Phil Elwell, AIA
PRINCIPAL | Contracts
YEARS WITH GSB: 28
FOCUS AREAS:
Entertainment, Hospitality, Civic
EDUCATION:
University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, 1977
LICENSES + CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Architect, Oklahoma
Certified by the Oklahoma Board of Architects No. 2510
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, Florida
Marriott Horseshoe Bay Resort & Conference Center | Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel & Conference Center | Washington, D.C.
Ritz-Carlton | Key Biscayne, Florida
Westin Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, Florida
Wyndham Highlands Resort & Convention Center | Grand Prairie, Texas
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge | Orlando, Florida
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort | Orlando, Florida
As a principal, Mr. Elwell is primarily focused on contracts, fee proposals, and the coordination of consultant services. He is responsible for soliciting fee proposals from specialty consultants and drafting agreements with those selected for each project. In addition, he monitors the progress of the firm’s projects and oversees billing. He prepares contract amendments when our clients request additional services beyond the scope of the original contract.
As the firm’s former Director of Production, he understands the ongoing task of manpower allocation and assists in the preparation and monitoring of workload projections. He provides ongoing support and consultation to individual Project Architects within the firm and works closely with the other principals and senior personnel in the overall management of the firm.
With more than 46 years in the architectural profession, serving in a number of capacities, Mr. Elwell has developed a thorough understanding of all aspects of practice. He plays a vital role in the successful management of both the firm's and its individual projects. His broad experience includes a significant number of municipal, hospitality, resort, condominium and entertainment projects.
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