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Ronald Gonzales

Ronald Gonzales

Irvine, CA, US

 

About 

• Works in a Studio Type office environment hence completion of projects from Conception to Implementation is a competence:
 1. Conceptual studies
Space Programming, Building Code analysis (CBC, ADA).
 2. Design presentation
Client or prospective user presentation of illustrations, 3-D images using freehand or 3D rendering/ Revit and Photoshop.
 3. Consultant coordination
Working directly with disciplines involved in the projects including but not limited to: Structural, Civil, Mechanical/ Plumbing, Electrical and/or Equipment, Furniture and Building Material consultants.
 4. Construction documentation
Preparation of Construction Documents: Site Plan, Floor, Roof, Elevation, Sections, Building System/ Construction Details and Specifications, Door/ Window Schedules using AutoCAD and/ or Revit Architecture.
 5. Judicial application
Permit approval for local city Planning, Building, Fire, Office for Statewide Health Planning Development [OSPHD] & Department of State Architect [DSA].
 6. Contract administration
Coordinate with the General Contractor and provide Site meeting, RFI responses and Supplemental Information.


• Diverse experience in all facets of architecture- Residential, Commercial, Educational & Institutional.
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects while meeting rigorous performance standards and demanding schedule.
• Gifted with hand-drawing ability specializing in architectural renderings and design visualization. 
• Have the capacity to successfully render professional-grade architectural drawings and plans using the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Photoshop.


• Works in collaboration with Architects and Principal on the following highlighted projects.
 1. Singapore
o Warren Golf & Country Club- 2 Story Clubhouse with Sports Complex
o Yunnan Garden Housing Development Project- 153 Units of 3 Story Housing
 2. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
o Hard Rock Café- 2 Story Restaurant
o Lighthouse School- 48,000 SF special needs school
 3. California, USA
o Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Tower II- 483,385 SF hospital building
o Hoag Health Center- 3 Story medical office building tenant improvement
o UC Irvine Medical Center- Multiple tenant improvements.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Drafting and Design for Needs, Irvine, CA, US, Managing Director

Services includes but not limited to:
- Conceptual Studies
- Space Programming
- Building Code Analysis
- Design/ Graphic Presentation (Hand Drawn or Computer Generated- Revit, Sketch-Up)
- Construction Documents (Autocad and/ or Revit Architecture)
- Project Management (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing coordination)
- Judicial Applications (City Planning & Building, OSHPD & DSA)
- Contract Administrations (RFI & Supplemental Information)

Jun 2011 - current
 

Wood Burghard Swain Architects (WBSA), Irvine, CA, US, Project Manager

Competency
- Conceptual Studies
- Space Programmin
- Building Code Analysis
- Design Presentations
- Construction Documentations
- Judicial Applications
- Contract Administrations

Retrospective Projects:
• Children's Hospital of Orange County Tower II- 483,385 SF Hospital Building
• Hoag Health Center- 3 Story Medical Office Building Tenant Improvement
• UC Irvine Medical Center- Multiple Tenant Improvment OSPHD Projects
• Hoag Memorial Hospital- CT Scanner, X-ray Equipments and MRI Units Replacements, OSPHD
• Chino Valley Medical Center- Equipment Replacements (CT Scanner and X-ray Units), OSPHD
• Centinella Hospital- Equipment Replacements (CT Scanner and X-ray Units), OSPHD

Jan 2003 - Jan 2011
 

Office for Architecture and Design, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI, Associate Architect

Competency
- Conceptual Studies
- Design Presentations
- Construction Documentations

Retrospective Projects:
Commercial
• Hard Rock Cafe Cayman Islands- 2 Story Restaurant
• Credit Union Office Extension Building
Educational/ Government
• Lighthouse School- 48,000 SF Special Needs School
• George Town Public Library- Addition of 3-Story Public Library Extension
• West Bay Civic Center and Hurricane Shelter- Multi Purpose Building with 2-Story Admin Offices
Residential
• Ritz-Carlton Cayman Islands
• Lewin Parson's Residential/ Commercail Developments
• Mitch Exctain Residence
• Lockington Residence

Nov 1998 - Oct 2002
 

James Ferrie and Partners, Singapore, Singapore, Assistant Architect

Job Description
- Conceptual Studies
- Design Presentations
- Construction Documentations

Retrospective Projects:
• Warren Golf and Country Clubhouse- 2 Story Clubhouse with Sports Complex
• Yunnan Garden Housing Development Project- 153 Units of 3 Story Terrace Housing
• San Yu High School- Addition of 4 Story School Building
• Fisherman of Christ Church Building- Reconstruction of Extg. Movie Theater into Church Building
• Mobil Oil Petrol Station- New Construction and Restoration of Petroleum Gas Station

Jun 1994 - Oct 1998
 

Planners and Designers for Needs, Makati, Philippines, Architect

Architect
Designer
Draftsman

Retrospective Project
Makati Prime Citadel Condominium - Interior Design and Contract Administration for Interior Design
Makati Prime City Condominium - 32 Story High Rise Commercial- Residential Building
Makati Prime City Townhomes - 5 Story Residential Townhomes
Baluyot Commercial Center - 3 Story High Commercial Building
Residential Projects - Design and Contract Administrations

Jan 1990 - Mar 1994
 

Education 

Bulacan State University, Philippines, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Jun 1986 - Apr 1990
 

Awards 

Outstanding Achievement as a Topnotcher for Architect Registration Exam, Other

National Licensure Examination in Architecture given in December 1991

1991
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills