EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Architecture, University Of Arkansas

• Valedictorian of the School of Architecture

• Earned the American Institute of Architecture Henry Adams School Medal presented upon graduation in recognition of scholastic achievement, character, leadership and promise of high professional ability.

• Earned the University Senior Scholar Award for the school of architecture for the highest grade point average in each college.

REGISTRATIONS

• Licensed Architect: Illinois (IL #001-018215), Mississippi (MS #3329), Tennessee (TN #00100597), North Carolina (NC #9199), Texas (TX #17133), Arkansas (AR#3662)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• American Institute of Architects

  • Member - Austin AIA

  • Chapter secretary 2000 -AIA Memphis

• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (File #58,367)

• Texas Tech HSIQIC-Registered Technical Assistance Provider.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carl relocated his practice to Austin, Texas in the fall 2000.  He resided in Memphis, Tennessee for nine years where he practiced architecture for Hnedak Bobo Group as a firm principal, McGehee Nicholson Burke Architects as a firm associate, and openKPG Architects.  In all these experiences, he acted as managing and design architect on large projects.  His expertise is in hotel, hospitality, religious and educational facilities.  These project types share the common trait of having specialized needs of large assembly spaces.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Cross County Arts Council – Wynne High School, AR

• The University Hotel, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

• City of Memphis Riverfront Master Plan Study – Memphis, TN

• La Posada Spa – Puerto Rico

• Harrah’s Casino- Tunica, MS; Shreveport, LA; Blackhawk, CO; Central City, CO; Joliet, IL; East Chicago, IN

• Gold Strike Casino – Tunica, MS

• Grand Casino Hotels-Tunica, MS; Gulfport, MS

• Opryland Hotels– Orlando, FL; Grapevine, TX

• Kernodle Funeral Home-Wynne, AR

• Texas Funeral Home – Central, TX

• Hunt Residence, Austin, TX

• Reagler Residence, Hunters Rest, AR

• Fairview Baptist Church – Columbus, MS

• Dyer County High School – Newbern, TN

• Lucy Elementary School – Lucy, TN

DESIGN AWARDS

• Casino Player Magazine's 1999 reader's poll – Top Hotel in Tunica, Grand Terrace Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi. Gregory O. Hnedak, AIA, architect of record.

• AIA Memphis - 1997 Award Of Merit, Harrah’s Mardi Gras Casino, Tunica, Mississippi. Gregory O. Hnedak, AIA, architect of record.

• Illuminating Engineering Society 1997 Award of Merit, Harrah’s Mardi Gras Casino, Tunica, Mississippi. Gregory O. Hnedak, AIA, architect of record.

• AIA Tennessee – 1996 Award of Merit, Union Planters Headquarters’, Memphis, Tennessee. Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc. architect of record.