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