Adrian Ariosa is an architectural designer working out of Gensler's Los Angeles office. He joined the firm in 2012 and is now part of the Flex 2 Studio. He has over a decade of experience working on projects that span a broad range of building scales and typologies.
As a designer, Adrian excels in the realms of conceptual thinking and architectural presentation. He is fluent in a wide variety of analog/digital drawing and presentation media. This allows him to quickly explore design solutions and compelling imagery that convey clear conceptual intent. In 2017, he received the firm's Gene Watanabe Award which "celebrates design excellence in visual communication by an individual, represented by a significant body of work in any medium."
Adrian received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture ('11) from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. From 2008-2010 he was the recipient of the SCI_arc Continuing Student Scholarship, a merit-based award granted on the basis of academic performance and portfolio submission. He also studied architecture at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines.
Academic portfolio:
MTTR MGMT, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer
Worked on the design/construction of a small playhouse in Lake Arrowhead,
California and several design proposals. Work included schematic design,
presentation drawings, 3d modeling, vector drawings, diagramming, renderings
and construction.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Assistant
Assisted a visual studies class taught by Emily White and Juan Azulay that dealt with
representational techniques using various forms of media such as rapidprototype models, scripting software and film.
Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern
Worked as part of the summer internship program in the hospitality department.
Work included graphic design for internal/client submissions, schematic design
for an office tower and a theater complex both in Mumbai, India. Also completed
a research project that dealt with adaptive reuse and neglected spaces.
IDEA office (Eric Kahn & Russell Thomsen), Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern
Worked on Y-house, a residential project located in Saitana, Japan. Work
included generation of as-built drawings, 3D-modeling (rhino/maya), rendering,
diagramming and physical model making.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
SCI-Arc Scholarship, Award
Funded by endowments, SCI-Arc scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit—academic achievement, portfolio submission.
Mel Ferris/CAF Dean's Choice Award, Award
Chosen by SCI-Arc director as best entry to the scholarship from the school.
SCI-Arc Scholarship, Award
Funded by endowments, SCI-Arc scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit—academic achievement, portfolio submission.
SCI-Arc Scholarship, Award
Funded by endowments, SCI-Arc scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit—academic achievement, portfolio submission.
