Cliff Garten Studio, Venice CA, Project Manager
Cliff Garten Studio (www.cliffgartenstudio.com) produces large-scale public artworks for municipalities,
transit organizations and private developers nationwide. The studio is responsible for all
aspects of design, materials, fabrication, installation and budget. Duties included management of
existing works-in-progress, design and development of new projects/proposals, renders and visualizations, shop/construction documents, construction of maquettes (3d prints, laser cutting etc),
press and publicity.
LRG Architects, Santa Monica, CA, US, Project Manager
Associate and later partner with firm (www.lrgarchitects.com) specializing in small- to large-sized
residential projects (single- & multi-family) and commercial projects in Los Angeles and Montevideo
UY. Involved in projects from initial client meetings thru schematic and design-development,
interior design, landscape and grading, permitting, construction documents, bidding & negotiation,
project management etc.
Own Practice., Los Angeles, CA, US, Principle
Major project for Galveston Artist Residency (www.galvestonartistresidency.org): a gut renovation/
rebuild of two industrial buildings in Galveston TX. Work includes overall design concept and space
planning, building envelope design, interior design of four artist’s studios, two galleries and office.
Provisional landscaping of two exterior courtyards. Design and fabrication of custom furniture/
cabinetry, custom ironwork and an elaborate steel & mahogany screen.