Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3133 – Design Fundamentals I
ARQU 3134 – Design Fundamentals II
ARQU 6895 – Thesis Continuation
Educational Credentials:
(1983) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(1979) Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2020-Present) Graduate Program Coordinator. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2008-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Professional Experience:
(2011-Present) Principal. Atelier 211. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1999-2010) Principal. Amador + Calzada, Architects. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1996-1999) Project Manager. Bank Branches at Citibank, NA. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1990-1999) Principal. Manuel Bermúdez-Blanquita Calzada Arquitectos. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No. 9950
Recent Creative Work:
Long-term and immediate improvements for the Martín Peña bridge.
Community Centers for the communities of Caño Martín Peña, Israel/Bitumúl and La Marina.
Design and Assembly of the itinerant exhibition of the poet Andrés Bermúdez and the artist Susan Espinosa.
Plaza de Los Salseros
Electronic Library Study with Me
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
American Institute of Architects