Shellar M. García Córdova

Courses Taught (in the last four semesters prior to current visit):

ARQU 3131 – Design Fundamentals I

ARQU 3132 – Design Fundamentals II

ARQU 4135 – Advanced Architectural Design I: Architecture as an Urban Component

ARQU 4136 – Advanced Architectural Design I: Building Anatomy

ARQU 6331 – Architectural Design I: Design Fundamentals

Educational Credentials:

(2012) Master’s Degree in Architecture, California College of Arts. San Francisco, California.

(2010) Bachelor’s Degree of Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.

Teaching Experience:

(2014-2015, 2019-Present) Professor. School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.

Professional Experience:

(2021-Present) Principal. Shellar García Arquitectura LLC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

(2018-2020) Architect. CMA Architects & Engineers LLC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

(2018-2019) Co-Founder & Architect. mc + sg LLC. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

(2013-2018) Architect. Coleman-Davis Pagán Arquitectos. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

(2011) Interior Design Intern. Autodesk. San Francisco, California.

(2008) Architecture Intern. RSVP. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Licenses/Registration:

Licensed architect in Puerto Rico No. 20623

Selected Publications and Recent Research:

(2021) “Across Scales: The Work of Diller Scofidio + Renfro”. Informa Issue 14, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. https://www.informa-upr.com/interview/across-scales

(2020) “Interdisciplinary Visions, The Work of Snøhetta.” Informa.

(2016) “Expanded Field” Architecture Installation Beyond Art. 346-355 p.

(2014) Berman, Ila, and Douglas Burnham. Expanded Field. Applied Research and Design. Drawings on pages 346-355.

(2012) “Fluid Architecture – Fluid Horizons”. EVolo | Architecture Magazine.

Recent Creative Work:

(2022) RV 29. Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

(2022) RV 55. Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

(2020) Dental Office. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

(2018) Falcón #50. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Professional Memberships:

College of Architects and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico (CAAPPR)

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Link to CV or portfolio: https://www.shellargarcia.com/about