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Carlos Augusto Garcia

Carlos Augusto Garcia

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Carlos is an internationally recognized architect with fifteen years experience in the fields of architecture; design and construction; project, team and firm management. He is a registered architect in the states of California and Louisiana, and carries two degrees of Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University in New Orleans. His work can be seen above highways, in neighborhoods, on desks, in print, and online.

In the field of architecture, his work has been featured in international architecture magazines, honored with an installation at the Ogden Museum of Art, addressed City Councils as a proponent of his design for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and helped to implement new technologies not yet addressed in building codes. His web design clients range from various medical practices to a boutique bed and breakfast in the heart of New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood, while his graphic design claims clients such as Joule Energy and the HBO Network.

Carlos firmly believes in stressing the importance of new material technology and utilizing the contemporary architect's digital toolbox. He believes that designing environments is a powerful tool for social change, carrying memberships from such organizations as the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the US Green Building Council.

Employment 

Brooks + Scarpa, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Architect

responsibilities include Design Development, Construction Documents, Contract Administration, code analysis, project management & studio leadership.

Oct 2020 - current
 

Gravity Architects, Playa del Rey, CA, US, Principal

Sole Proprietor of Los Angeles based architecture & design studio.

Dec 2019 - current
 

M-Rad Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Principal

specialization in concept design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration & architectural visualization; experience in project acquisition, team management, office direction, & studio leadership in architectural design.

Feb 2017 - Feb 2020
 

M-Rad Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager

specialization in concept design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration & architectural visualization; experience in project acquisition, zoning analysis, project management, & team leadership in architectural design.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
 

Williams Architects, Inc., New Orleans, LA, US, Project Manager

specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, & architectural visualization; specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, & architectural visualization.

May 2011 - Aug 2016
 

AEDS | Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio, Design Consultant

focus on design narrative & visual representation. tasks included 3D modeling, diagrammatic representation, rendering, post-processing, & presentation documents. acted as local client liaison in absence of Principal architect.

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
 

Williams Architects, Inc., New Orleans, LA, US, Design Lead

specialization in Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, & architectural visualization.

Jun 2009 - May 2011
 

deviation studio, Annapolis, MD, US, Director of Operations

freelance graphic & web design. clients ranged from medical, musical, & hospitality, to individual. examples include Joule Energy & HBO Network.

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
 

Lundberg Builders, Kent Island, MD, US, Designer & Asst. Architect

specialization in schematic design, graphic representation, architectural visualization, & drafting; experience with signage design, presentations, renderings, model making & space planning.

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, MArch, Architecture

Focus in environmental design & materials integration.

May 2008 - May 2010
 

The American Academy in Rome, Rome, IT, Architecture

Classicism in contemporary society

Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
 

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, BArch, Architecture

Parametric & computational design, digital & physical architectural representation.

Aug 2005 - May 2008
 

the Severn School, Severna Park, MD, US, High School, College Prep

National Honor Society, Dean's List, National Society of High School Scholars, National Hispanic Scholars Recognition Program

Aug 2001 - May 2005
 

Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US, Designing the Built Environment

Conceptual design, model building techniques

May 2003 - Jun 2003
 

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD, US, Material & Techniques

Physical modeling; light, shade shadow studies; hand drafting

Aug 2001 - Sep 2002
 

Awards 

Surface Magazine Travel Awards, Award

Annual celebration of the year’s most attention-grabbing efforts in travel and design is packed with projects that take bold risks and push conceptual—and physical—boundaries.

2019
 

Featured Project, Nomination

Architizer

2016
 

Ogden Museum of Art: PROVOCATIONS exhibition, Award

Museum gallery installation for: "Boundaries"

2010
 

eVolo Architecture Magazine: Skyscraper Competition, Honorable Mention

Skyscraper Maps New Orleans Organizational Routes

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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