Alma is an experienced registered Architect in the state of California with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & development industry. Offering the ability to solve complex problems with unique insight and skilled in project management and daily project activities. She is accomplished in computational Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Adobe Suite CC, Revit, and most importantly Client / Consultant coordination
House & Robertson Architects, Inc., Culver City, Architect - Project Manager
Alma excels at management of projects at various stages of design, permitting and construction as well as coordination of day to day project activities. She has a thirst for knowledge and endeavors to learn not only new technologies but information on each specialty that she manages and intern uses that knowledge to mitigate constructability issues and delivering a complete project according to the Owners vision.
RECENT PROJECTS:
• 5M Development - H1 Tower / 2021 / LEED® Gold
• ROW Bldg 3 $65M / 2018 / 350,000sf / LEED® Silver
• ROW Bldg 2 $50M / 2017 / 350,000sf / LEED® Silver
• Sacramento Downtown Plaza $1B / 2017 / 1,800,000sf / LEED® Silver
Since 1996, House & Robertson Architects, Inc., has performed a distinctive role in the local architecture community by specializing exclusively in the provision of executive architectural services, working in collaboration with design architects. HRA's sole focus and unique culture allow us to operate effectively and to tackle unusual challenges with a flexible approach. By combining our experience and technical expertise with the talent of top designers, we have established a successful track record of fruitful partnership, and excel at providing high quality buildings for our clients.
The Flamingos' Gnome, Sherman Oaks, Owner/Designer
The Flamingo’s Gnome, is a independently based company, founded on the goals of creating treasure from trash. Made from old signs and banners, F-Gnome, utilizes these now useless items and transforms them into handy and unique accessories, all handmade.
Totum, Sherman Oaks, Architectural Designer / Office Manager
Alma was an integral member of the Totum team with responsibilities including: project management, contract documentation from concept design through construction documents, permitting and office management. Totum afforded Alma the opportunity to not only engage in all aspects of project management, architectural design but also as management of the office environment.
Projects:
Leo Baeck Campus Development - Beit Midrash, Site improvements, Existing structure rehabilitation.
Camp Shiwaka Masterplan - Earth sheltered lodges, site development.
Swift Lee Office, Eagle Rock, CA, US, Designer
Alma performed comprehensive design consulting on scopes from SD through CD's ranging from CAD drafting to marketing and web design. Major work included the award winning LAUSD NZE School Prototype, and various municipal Parks & Recs projects. Additionally Alma worked hand in hand with the design principals with executing RFQ's, RFP's and development of web design / furniture prototyping of HeyFarmer©.
Anonymous Acts for the Public, Book Designer
Guerilla Urbanism: Notes from the San Fernando Valley. Book layout, cover and content design, content editing for publishing, and compositing utilizing Adobe Suite and MS Office.
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, Computer Lab Technician
Alma managed multiple Woorbury University campus computer labs and provided various tech. services including: trouble shooting software and hardware for both MAC and PC, program installation, beta testing, overseeing work environments and operation of digital media equipment.
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
I received a Bachelors of Architecture from Woodbury University in May 2011. While at school I developed a thorough understanding of 2D and 3D computer design software and have a predominantly strong background in graphic representation. My studio courses have covered an array of topics, programs and site conditions, and have allowed me to operate in team settings with much success. During my undergraduate education my works have been exhibited in many events such as Wedge Gallery exhibits, NAAB accreditation, Los Angeles Metabolic Studio: Farmlab, and the recently released Guerilla Urbanism book by Anonymous Acts for the Public.
