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Sandra Lozano

Sandra Lozano

Culver City, CA, US

 

About 

I like to design beatiful, austere and elegant spaces that respond to the clients needs; Imaginative places  that are part of a responsible, sustainable world and are resourceful of today's design tools. I believe in team work and I highly appreciate a collaborative and respectful group.

Employment 

KTGY, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Job Captain

Jan 2017 - current
 

DFH Architects, LLP, Santa Monica, CA, US, Job Captain

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
 

Self Employed, Culver City, CA, US, Independent Designer

Design for the Kimoto residence major renovation, Culver City, CA
Design and Construction Administration for the Burgoyne Residence addition, Culver City, CA
Public speaker for building development projects and community advocate in the City Of Culver City, CA
Founder of Culver City Community Garden Group. Collaboration with West LA College & Star Education
Community organizer and liason with City Council members and Parks and Recreation staff
Design for the Pittle Residence , La Mirada, CA
Design and build work at FTBM Preschool, Mar Vista, CA

Jun 2008 - Oct 2014
 

Blackbird Architects, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA, US, Junior designer to Job Captain

Team Leader on the schematic design for Thompson Multifamily Housing Development Ventura, CA
Team member on Schematic Design, Design development and Construction Documents. Key Projects:
Westmont Collegue: Observatory, Museum of Art and Adams Center for the Arts,
Winter Hall for Science and Mathematics all of which received LEED Gold Certification.
Westmont College Field House, Montecito, CA
The Wave banquet Facility Santa Barbara Zoo
Coyote private Residence, LEED PlatinumSanta Barbara, CA
Studies on portable architecture

Sep 2005 - Jun 2008
 

Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh (VTBS Architects), Santa Monica, CA, US, Junior architect

Team member Multifamily residential projects

Jul 2005 - Sep 2005
 

Fischer y Asociados, Bogotá, CO, Internship

Team member Schematic Design for the Multifamily Housing Building at 87th Street,Bogota
Team member on Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents of different restaurants,stores and furniture pieces.

Aug 2002 - Aug 2003
 

Education 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Two year degree program. Abroad studies in China and Italy as part of studio.

Professors:
Zoe Prillinger-Supernatural studio
Harrison Fraker- China Studio
Donlyn Lindon with Lisa Iwamoto visiting professor-Italy studio
Roddy Creedon-Thesis director

Sep 2003 - May 2005
 

Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, CO, BArch, Architectre

Multifamily housing and exhibition spaces Calle 80-Av. Boyaca, Bogota,Colombia
Daniel Bermudez Samper:Thesis director

Jan 1997 - Mar 2002
 

Awards 

Colfuturo scholarships, Scholarship

Grant based on academic achievement and performance to pursue graduate studies in UC Berkeley

2003
 

Laudi Mention Thesis, 1st Place

Thesis Topic: Multifamily housing and exhibition spaces Calle 80-Av. Boyaca, Bogota,Colombia
Award winner for excellence in design and academic work. Laudi Mention
Director: Daniel Bermudez Samper
Distinguished as graduating with a GPA among the top 10% in the history of the Architecture Program as 2002

2002
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills