Grace Becker

Experience

Grace Becker works on many projects involving new and existing building enclosures. Her work includes repair and rehabilitation design, waterproofing design, condition evaluation, new design and design-assist work, and construction observation services.

Ms. Becker possesses experience in the major aspects of project delivery, including initial investigation, conceptual or repair design, construction document preparation, and construction contract administration. Her focus ranges from evaluating design ideas for new construction to designing solutions for repairs and rehabilitations.

Before joining WJE in 2023, Ms. Becker was an architectural designer with project experience spanning both the private and public sectors. Her previous work included designing and renovating various commercial project types, including office buildings, retail spaces, recreation areas, and financial and industrial buildings.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Repair and Rehabilitation

• Hawaii Community College, Hale Aloha - Hilo: Repair of the occupied green roof, exterior facade, and railings
• Princeville Public Library - Princeville, HI: Repair and renovation of roofing and glazed entry systems
• Ward Village - Honolulu, HI: Construction document preparation and construction period services for concrete spall repairs
• Colony Surf Condominium - Honolulu, HI: Construction period services for facade restoration and spall repair

 

Nondestructive Evaluation

• Poinciana Manor Apartments - Kailua, HI: Condition assessment of roofing and waterproofing building components
• Harbor Village Apartments - Honolulu, HI: Condition assessment of waterproofing systems, planters, and plaza components
• Naniwa Gardens Condominium - Hawaii Kai, HI: Condition Assessment of roofing, coatings, sealants, and concrete building components
• Liebherr USA Company - Newport News, VA: Campus site planning, evaluation of multiple existing buildings, feasibility report *

 

Roofing and Waterproofing

• Hawaii State Capitol - Honolulu: Waterproofing and repair of historic reflecting pools and plaza
• Kendall Office Building - Honolulu, HI: Construction document preparation and design of plaza waterproofing
• The Esplanade Condominiums - Hawaii Kai, HI: Construction document preparation for waterproofing replacement and repairs of recreation and pool deck

 

Design and Design-Assist

• Halawa View Apartments - Aiea, HI: Construction documentation and construction period services for new high-rise apartments
• Fairlead Integrated, LLC - Portsmouth, VA: Design and construction document preparation for warehouse-to-office conversion *
• Towne Bank Short Pump - Richmond, VA:  Design and documentation for replacement of roofing, glazing systems, and extensive interior renovations *

 

Historic Preservation

• Hawaii State Capitol - Honolulu: Renovation of reflecting pools and plaza
• Kawaiaha’o Church - Honolulu, HI: Nondestructive evaluation and survey of deteriorating systems
• National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Honolulu, HI: Assessment, repair recommendation, and database maintenance

 

Sealants and Coatings

• Naniwa Gardens Condominium - Hawaii Kai, HI: Facade coating restoration, traffic coating, and sealant replacement

* Indicates with previous firms

Registrations

American Institute of Architects
LEED Green Associate

Education

Montana State University
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Design, 2019