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Richard Luis Salvador

Richard Luis Salvador

Coral Gables, FL, US

 

About 

Associate / Senior Designer at HKS / Hill Glazier Hospitality Studio at Miami, FL

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.

Personal Quote:

“GREAT DESIGN AND EXCITING ARCHITECTURE STARTS WITH CLEAR CONCEPTION IDEAS. OUR DESIGN PROCESS IS A PASSIONATE, COLLABORATIVE TEAM EFFORT THAT SEEKS CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT TO DELIVER THE BEST VALUE FOR THE CLIENT.”

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

Employment 

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

Aug 2014 - current
 

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

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
 

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.

Oct 2006 - Jan 2014
 

PHDesign Consultancy, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Project Architect and Construction Manager

Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
 

L2O Architects, Montevideo - Uruguay, Project Architect and Construction Manager

May 1999 - Jul 2004
 

Education 

Facultad de Arquitectura, UdelaR, Montevideo, UY, MArch, Architecture and urban Design

Mar 1996 - May 2003
 

Awards 

AIA Dallas Unbuilt Honor Design Award, Award

Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Honor Design Award, National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010

2010
 

AIA Dallas Best of Show Award, Award

Dallas/AIA Best of Show Award, , National Bank Expansion. Montevideo, Uruguay, 2010

2010
 

Mipim Asia Design Award, Award

MIPIM Asia Award, Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma, Iruma-Shi, Saitama, Japan, Hong Kong 2008

2008
 

AIA Dallas Unbuilt Merit Design Award, 1st Place

Dallas/AIA Unbuilt Merit Design Award, Madrid Exhibition Center, Madrid, Spain 2007

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills