Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 3131 – Design Fundamentals I
ARQU 3132 – Design Fundamentals II
Educational Credentials:
(2013) Master’s Degree in Architecture, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2011) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Teaching Experience:
(2013-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2017-2019) Professor. School of Plastic Arts: Industrial Design. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2014-2017) Professor. School of Architecture, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Professional Experience:
(2014-Present) Creative Director, Co. Owner. Alonso + De la Cruz, LLC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2022) Portfolio exposure for La Central High School Students. MAPR. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2017) UPRRP: School of Architecture. Cycle Conference Speaker – Alonso + De la Cruz, LLC Projects.
(2016) Turabo International School of Design. Cycle Conference Speaker – Visual Representation. Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
(2016) ACSA/AISC Steel Student Design Competition – Tall Buildings – 2016 Honorable Mention: Student Mentor.
(2016) “Conectados al futuro”, School of Architecture, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, NAAB Initial accreditation.
Recent Creative Work:
(2014-Present)
Conceptualization and Design: Casa Nuestra, cultural event of Puerto Rican expression before the world.
Design and Brand: Miramar Liqueur Store, Interior design, and manufacturing brand of “high end” products.
Brand and Production: Tu medicina, Brand design and implementation of the brand in the medical cannabis market.
Wayfinding and Labeling: Design of a sign system for the Luis Muñoz Marín Park.
Link to CV or portfolio: https://www.alonsodelacruz.com/