Patricia Rojo

Patricia Rojo

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  • About me

    Architectural Designer, LEED AP

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      1997 - 1999
      BS Architecture

      Designing and developing an apartment complex in the Arsenale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy; while studying abroad in the Vicenza Institute of Architecture.Designing and developing Lighting Fixture designs, in conjunction with Building Design Projects.

    • UCLA

      1999 - 2002
      MA Architecture

      Designing and developing the Museum of Confluences in Lyon, France in conjunction with Wolf D. Prix.Designing and developing the International Cultural Center HERMES in Sinalunga, Italy in conjunction with Michele Saee.Final thesis in conjunction with Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.

    • Miami Dade College

      1995 - 1997
      AA Architecture

      Dedicated in working with “Habitat for Humanity”, constructing homes for low income families. Learning and building roofs, installing drywall, and pouring concrete.

  • Experience

    • Birba Group Architects

      Jun 2002 - May 2004
      Designer

      Responsible for office portfolio, presentation, and competition designs; including applying for RFP’s and RFQ’s for low income housing projects. Received three Honorable Mentions for submitted designs.Member of a production team responsible for producing schematic, design development, and construction documents. Project types include affordable housing for the elderly and housing conversion of 1920’s bank in downtown Los Angeles.

    • Abramson Teiger Architects

      May 2004 - Jun 2005
      Designer

      Member of the design and production team for the McMurry Residence, a 25,000 sq.ft.home in Casper, Wy. Responsible for creating and coordinating architectural drawings with the consultants’ information; including the development of construction details, and research into codes and compliances for the area.Designed and produced contract documents for the Goldsmith Residence, a 10,000 sq.ft.residence in the Pacific Palisades. Responsible for creating construction drawings and coordinate architectural drawings with consultants’ information. Responsible for creating interior drawings and gathering all interior material information.Project manager of the Sohacheski Residence, a 1,500 sq.ft. Venice Beach condo renovation.Responsible for creating and submitting permit drawings, and managing building department approval process. Show less

    • Bulthaup

      Jun 2005 - Dec 2007
      Project Manager

      Project manager/designer for high end kitchen and custom cabinetry designs. Responsible for designing the layout and creating all drawings including mechanical information.Coordinating with the consultants, general contractor, and installers for the full completion of each project.Acted as a bridge between the construction aspect of the project and the client in order to maintain the integrity of the designs. This included site meetings with contractors and clients in order to have a full understanding of design and construction.Assembled highly detailed mill work drawings for contractors; which included construction details for various projects. Some of the details included 2d as well as 3d representation of assembly. Show less

    • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

      Jan 2008 - Nov 2008
      Designer

      Responsible for programmatic development of the University of Chicago Laboratory School design competition entry and master planning.Assisted in coordination and production of design proposal packages for Jumeria Gardens, a 5 million sq.ft. multi-purpose design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Worked on programming designs for various projects, including school projects, as well as concert halls.Designed an installation for the International Association of Assembly Managers, Inc. 2008 Conference in Anaheim, Ca. (IAAM) Show less

    • Scrafano Architects

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
      Designer

      Work within small office team responsible for design coordination, review, and submittal of permit drawings for various residential and retail projects in the city of Chicago. Regularly coordinate with contractors and sub contractors to ensure the successful execution of project designs from start to finish.

    • SPM Architect's Inc

      Mar 2023 - now
      Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED AP BD +C

      USGBC - Chicago Chapter
      Jun 2015