Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 5005 – CAD Workshop I
ARQU 4135 – Advanced Architectural Design I: Architecture as an Urban Component
ARQU 4136 – Advanced Architectural Design II: Building Anatomy
ARQU 5995 – Rendering
ARQU 6336 – Design VI: Advanced Design Laboratory
ARQU 6337 – Design VII: End-of-Career Project
ARQU 3015 / 6991 – Advanced AutoCAD/Photoshop Illustrator
Educational Credentials:
(2018) Master’s Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2015) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2019-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Professional Experience:
(2021-Present) Self-employed architect. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2019-Present) Architect. Juan Penabad Arquitectos. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2015-2016) Designer. Miguel Calzada Arquitectos. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2015) Intern. Gensler Boston, Massachusetts.
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No.22010
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
Publications:
(2018) Master’s Thesis: “A Return to Ornament: On the Humanization of Puerto Rican Architecture”. University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2015) “Soluciones: Industria de la vivienda en Puerto Rico”. published in local magazine. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2014) Finalist in ArchTriumph Competition in a student collaboration: Mexico Museum for Contemporary Design.
Recent Creative Work:
(2021) Real Marina. Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. (In progress)
(2014) Construye Solar. Solar Housing Competition. Universidad de la Serena, Chile.
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)