Carole J. Olshavsky facts for kids
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Carole J. Olshavsky
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Kent State University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Thomas Jefferson Award |
| Buildings | Wexner Center for the Arts, Inventors' Hall of Fame |
Carole J. Olshavsky is a well-known American architect. She served as the top architect for the state of Ohio. She received the 2014 Thomas Jefferson Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This award honors her important work on public buildings.
Carole Olshavsky is also special because she is the only woman to have been the state architect for Ohio. She was also the first woman to win the Ohio Gold Medal from AIA Ohio. This is the highest honor given by the Ohio branch of the American Institute of Architects.
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About Carole J. Olshavsky
Early Life and Career
Carole J. Olshavsky studied at Kent State University. She earned her license to practice architecture in 1973. In 1975, she started her own architecture company in Ohio. She ran this company with her husband, Donald Olshavsky.
Leading Public Projects
In 1985, Carole Olshavsky was chosen to be the state architect for Ohio. She held this important job until 1988. As state architect, she was in charge of many big building projects.
Key Buildings and Changes
Some of the major projects she oversaw included the building of the Wexner Center for the Arts. She also helped with the National Inventors Hall of Fame at the University of Akron. During her time, she helped create new state laws. These laws made sure that building contracts were given based on quality, not just the lowest price. This meant that the best designs and plans were chosen for public buildings.
After being state architect, Olshavsky worked for Ohio's Department of Public Works. From 1988 to 1991, she was a deputy director there. After 1991, she went back to working in private architecture firms.
Improving Schools in Columbus
In 2003, Carole Olshavsky returned to public service. She became a senior executive for capital improvements for Columbus City Schools. Capital improvements mean big projects like building or fixing schools.
Columbus City Schools had 116 schools in 2002, including 16 high schools. Carole Olshavsky led a huge program to rebuild and improve these schools. This program lasted 15 years and cost $1.3 billion.
Continued Leadership in Architecture
As of 2015, Carole Olshavsky continued to be a leader in the field of architecture. She served as the president of the Architects Society of Ohio. She also chaired the AIA Committee on Public Architecture. She was an AIA regional director and a national vice president. She also served as chancellor for the AIA College of Fellows.
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In Spanish: Carole J. Olshavsky para niños
