Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):
ARQU 4135 – Advanced Architectural Design I: Architecture as an Urban Component
ARQU 4136 – Advanced Architectural Design II: Building Anatomy
ARQU 6311 – Advanced Architectural Design II
Educational Credentials:
(1994) Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
(1992) Cornell in Rome. Rome, Italy.
(1992) Cornell in Japan Summer Program. Tokyo, Japan.
Teaching Experience:
(2020-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
(2007-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
(2011) Guest Speaker. School of Architecture, Art and Planning Program, Cornell University, New York.
(2010) Guest Speaker. New School of Architecture, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Professional Experience:
(2011-Present) Principal. Rafael Castro Montes de Oca Arquitectos, PSC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2001-2012) Architect. URBANA; Architecture and Design, PSC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(1999-2000) Architect/ Urban Designer. Tren Urbano (GMAEG). San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Licenses/Registration:
Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No. 16656 / LEED AP
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
(2022) “Recent and not so recent work”. Spring Conference Cycle, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2011) “Three Generations of Cornell Architects in Puerto Rico”. School of Architecture, Cornell University, New York.
(2010) “The Architecture of Urbana”. New School of Architecture, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Ponce, Puerto Rico.
(2008) “Young Puerto Rican Architects Forum”. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
Recent Creative Work:
(2021) Merck Chrysler Building. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
(2020) Helvetia Del Caribe. Carolina, Puerto Rico.
(2019) Uber Offices. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
(2019) Martel Communications Puerto Rico Offices. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Professional Memberships:
College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
US Green Building Council
Link to CV or portfolio: https://www.rcmdo.com/