A native of Dallas Texas, Gerardo was first introduced to the world of Architecture through summer trips in Mexico visiting his uncle’s working studio. That initial exposure to architectonic forms and green landscapes of working paper models was the seed that created the foundation for an interest in the built environment. Gerardo is interested in creative intersections between architecture, design, and visual art ranging from large scale master plans to the intricate detail of an oil painting.
Fox Fox Studio, Austin, TX, US, Project Manager
• Project Documentation - Extremely skilled at producing construction documentation for permitting hospitality and tenant improvement projects. Managed the CA phase including ASI detailing, weekly review and reporting of construction progress, and answering RFI/Submittals.
• Digital Technology - Led in transitioning projects into Revit where applicable and developing firmwide digital technology standards.
• Design - Developed schematic designs for single family residential projects, including transferring sketch ideas and working paper models to the digital 3D modeling space. Translated design concepts into presentation decks including mood imagery, plan drawings, and renderings for weekly design meetings with the project team.
• Project and Process Management - Prepared project schedules and developed weekly status reports for supervisor, project managers, and clients on interior upfits. Provided revit software training as needed and oversight of early career level staff and interns.
Self-Employed / Freelance, Dallas, TX, US, Designer
• Provided design assistance and schematic pricing sets in collaboration with a local contractor for single-family residential renovation projects.
• Contract design services including production of bidding and permit sets for Studio Sin Fin, an interdisciplinary design studio.
RMW Architecture and Interiors, San Francisco, CA, US, Designer II
• Project Documentation - Embedded in all phases of the design/project delivery process from conceptual design to construction documents for core and shell projects as well as historic renovation, industrial, and tenant interior improvements. Researched and interpreted applicable building codes for permitting.
• Digital Technology - Proficient with analyzing and documentation of as-built conditions using historic blueprints, site surveying, and point cloud scans to guide proposed architectural interventions on existing buildings. Led BIM coordination efforts with contractors and MEP consultants including model clash detection for projects in CDs.
• Design - Produced graphic presentations for clients as required during schematic phase as well as competition boards for speculative projects. Aided interiors department with test fit iterations and space planning for workspace and tenant improvement projects.
Studio T-Square, Oakland, CA, US, Junior Designer
• Aided project leads through entitlements and schematic design, including residential massing and parking requirements.
• Conducted research of building codes and zoning laws pertaining to project sites along with developing accessibility details for use as a standard across the firm.
• Assisted project managers during construction administration for residential mixed-use developments, including RFI responses.
Milestone Consultants, Plano, TX, US, Project Scheduler
• Developed and implemented critical path schedules for a variety of construction types from energy infrastructure to tech research facilities. Utilized cost loaded schedules as required to analyze construction cost over time and manage project budgets.
• Maintained regular schedule updates and developed status reports detailing project progress during construction.
• Conducted critical schedule analysis as well as developed recommended schedule recovery efforts to bring projects back on track.
• Created CPM training programs and wrote articles as part of expanding company profile.
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Magna Cum Laude
AIA John F. Humphries Traveling Fellowship, Other
