WATG - Managing Principal and Dallas Office Director
With over two decades of expertise in hospitality and commercial design, Richard Luis leads WATG’s newest office in Dallas as the Managing Principal and Office Director. His global experience encompasses regions such as the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Before joining WATG, Richard was a Principal & Studio Practice Leader for Hospitality at HKS Architects in Miami. Here, he played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Miami Hospitality Studio. His leadership and vision have been central to the development of significant projects across the globe.MIPIM Asia Award, Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma, Iruma-Shi, Saitama, Japan, 2008
Registrations:
Licensed Architect in the State of Texas, USA since 07/2018
Licensed Architect in Uruguay since 05/2003.
Certifications:
LEED AP since 6/28/2009 | (GBCI #: 10109476).
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C since 12/14/2009 | (GBCI# 10109476).
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification since 01/2013 | (PMI Member ID: 2552536).
NCARB Certification since 08/20/2018 | (Certificate Number: 92535)
WELL AP since 12/19/2019 | (Credential ID: 0000036414).
Memberships:
Member, Urban Land Institute SE Florida/Caribbean | ULI
Member, American Institute of Architects | AIA (AIA Number: 30460655).
Member, Project Management Institute | PMI (Number: 2552536).
Languages:
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
WATG, Dallas, TX, US, Managing Principal and Office Director
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Managing Principal / Office DirectorManaging Principal / Office Director
WATG and Wimberly Interiors · Full-timeWATG and Wimberly Interiors · Full-time
Jun 2024 - Present · 5 mosJun 2024 to Present · 5 mos
Dallas, Texas, United States · On-siteDallas, Texas, United States · On-site
With over two decades of expertise in hospitality and commercial design, Richard Luis leads WATG’s newest office in Dallas as the Managing Principal and Office Director. His global experience encompasses regions such as the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Before joining WATG, Richard was a Principal & Studio Practice Leader for Hospitality at HKS Architects in Miami. Here, he played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Miami Hospitality Studio. His leadership and vision have been central to the development of significant projects across the globe.
He believes that great design and exciting architecture starts with clear conception ideas and a deep understanding of the client’s vision. In his design process, passion and knowledge ignites a collaborative team effort aimed at delivering the best value for our clients, ensuring the office’s success in delivering world-class architectural solutions.
Richard is a licensed architect in both the State of Texas and his home country of Uruguay. His extensive credentials, combined with his leadership, client relationships and comprehensive expertise, position him to drive innovation and excellence at WATG Dallas.
Registrations:
Licensed Architect in the State of Texas, USA since 07/2018
Licensed Architect in Uruguay since 05/2003.
Certifications:
LEED AP since 6/28/2009 | (GBCI #: 10109476).
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C since 12/14/2009 | (GBCI# 10109476).
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification since 01/2013 | (PMI Member ID: 2552536).
NCARB Certification since 08/20/2018 | (Certificate Number: 92535)
WELL AP since 12/19/2019 | (Credential ID: 0000036414).
Memberships:
Member, Urban Land Institute SE Florida/Caribbean | ULI
Member, American Institute of Architects | AIA (AIA Number: 30460655).
Member, Project Management Institute | PMI (Number: 2552536).
Languages:
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
HKS, Inc, Coral Gables, FL, US, Associate / Sr. Designer
Richard has over 13 years of experience in the architectural design and construction fields and has been involved extensively in architectural projects of all types, with work and honors around the globe.
Within a set of parameters that include, among other things, site, context, program and budget, he is responsible for conceptualizing projects given a variety of client needs and desires and works to realize those design concepts developed within a team environment.
With a highly developed skill-set, international background, knowledge of sustainable building design practices and an established body of experience with a diverse range of commercial project types, Richard has a proven track record of successful project design and execution in all project phases.
Registrations:
Licensed Architect in Uruguay since 05/2003.
In the process of obtaining TBAE License | (NCARB number: 232053).
Certifications:
LEED AP since 6/28/2009 | (GBCI Member ID: 10109476).
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C since 12/14/2009 | (GBCI Member ID: 10109476).
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification since 01/2013 | (PMI Member ID: 2552536).
Memberships:
Member, International Associate Architect | AIA (AIA Number: 30460655).
Member, Project Management Institute | PMI (Number: 2552536).
Member, Texas Society of Architects | TSA.
Languages:
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Honors and Awards:
Dallas/AIA Best of Show Award, , National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Honor Design Award, National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
MIPIM Asia Award, Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma, Iruma-Shi, Saitama, Japan, Hong Kong 2008
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Merit Design Award, Madrid Exhibition Center, Madrid, Spain 2007
HKS, Inc, Dallas, TX, US, Associate / Sr. Designer
Richard has over 13 years of experience in the architectural design and construction fields and has been involved extensively in architectural projects of all types, with work and honors around the globe.
Within a set of parameters that include, among other things, site, context, program and budget, he is responsible for conceptualizing projects given a variety of client needs and desires and works to realize those design concepts developed within a team environment.
With a highly developed skill-set, international background, knowledge of sustainable building design practices and an established body of experience with a diverse range of commercial project types, Richard has a proven track record of successful project design and execution in all project phases.
Registrations:
Licensed Architect in Uruguay since 05/2003.
In the process of obtaining TBAE License | (NCARB number: 232053).
Certifications:
LEED AP since 6/28/2009 | (GBCI Member ID: 10109476).
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C since 12/14/2009 | (GBCI Member ID: 10109476).
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification since 01/2013 | (PMI Member ID: 2552536).
Memberships:
Member, International Associate Architect | AIA (AIA Number: 30460655).
Member, Project Management Institute | PMI (Number: 2552536).
Member, Texas Society of Architects | TSA.
Languages:
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Honors and Awards:
Dallas/AIA Best of Show Award, , National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Honor Design Award, National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
MIPIM Asia Award, Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma, Iruma-Shi, Saitama, Japan, Hong Kong 2008
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Merit Design Award, Madrid Exhibition Center, Madrid, Spain 2007
Laguarda.Low Architects, LLC, Dallas, Associate / Design Project Manager
As an Associate / Design Project Manager with Laguarda.Low Architects.LLC, Mr. Luis is responsible for managing and designing projects given a variety of client needs and desires.
Within a set of parameters that include, among other things, site, context, program and budget, he works to realize design concepts developed within a team environment.
PHDesign Consultancy, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Project Architect and Construction Manager
L2O Architects, Montevideo - Uruguay, Project Architect and Construction Manager
Facultad de Arquitectura, UdelaR, Montevideo, UY, MArch, Architecture and urban Design
AIA Dallas Unbuilt Honor Design Award, Award
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Honor Design Award, National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
AIA Dallas Best of Show Award, Award
Dallas/AIA Best of Show Award, , National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010
Mipim Asia Design Award, Award
MIPIM Asia Award, Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma, Iruma-Shi, Saitama, Japan, Hong Kong 2008
AIA Dallas Unbuilt Merit Design Award, 1st Place
Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Merit Design Award, Madrid Exhibition Center, Madrid, Spain 2007
