Braico Olga
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Architect at HKS, Denver office
About
Olga Braico, a remarkable architect and artist originally from the Republic of Moldova, has distinguished herself through an impressive career in the field of architecture in the United States, where she has lived for over a decade in Colorado. A graduate of the Technical University of Moldova with a Master's degree in Architecture, she has accumulated over 15 years of experience at the prestigious firm HKS, Inc., where she holds leadership positions such as Vice President, Office Technical Leader, and Project Architect. She has contributed to complex hospitality, healthcare, and commercial projects, including Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort, Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center, and Intermountain Layton Hospital, demonstrating a rigorous approach to coordination, documentation, and construction administration. As an artist, Olga Braico combines architectural expertise with creative expression, exploring diverse themes ranging from thought-provoking imagery to serene landscapes, influenced by her multicultural background and fluency in Romanian, Russian, and English. Her works, created using various techniques such as pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache, reflect structured compositions and deep spatial relationships, and have been exhibited in artistic contexts in Colorado, including at RemainReal Fine Art. Awards such as the DAS Prize (2014) and the LAFARGE recognition for the restoration of the "Suiss" Hotel in Chișinău highlight her early talent in design and architecture. Based in Denver, Olga continues to integrate her passion for art into her professional life, leveraging honesty, dedication, and responsibility in innovative projects. Although detailed information about her personal life remains limited in public sources, her journey illustrates the success of Moldovan women in the United States, contributing to the diversification of the field of architecture and art through an Eastern European perspective.
