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Sergio De Orbeta, AIA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal at Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC

  • Education

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      1999 - 2004
      Bachelor's Degree Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Carnegie Mellon Leadership Institute (2003); American Institute of Architecture Students (Co-President, 2003-04); AIA Pittsburgh (Student Liaison, 2003-04); Community Advisor (2003-04); Resident Assistant (2002-03); Teaching Assistant, Survey of World Architecture (Fall 2002, 2003); Research Assistant, School of Architecture (2003). Bachelor of Architecture with Minor in Architectural History (2004)

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Science (M.S.) Historic Preservation and Conservation

  • Experience

    • Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
      Intern

    • Sierra, Cardona & Ferrer Architects

      Jun 2004 - Aug 2004
      Intern

    • New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office

      May 2005 - Feb 2006
      Intern

    • Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC

      Jun 2006 - Jun 2015

      • Project Manager

        Jan 2008 - Jun 2015

      • Senior Technical Personnel

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

      • Technical Personnel

        Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC

      Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
      Project Manager

    • Vidaris, Inc.

      Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

      • Senior Consultant

        Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      • Consultant, Building Envelope & Restoration

        Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

    • Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC

      May 2018 - Jan 2023

      • Associate

        Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

      • Architect

        May 2018 - Jul 2020

    • Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC

      Jan 2023 - now
      Principal

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Architect

      New York
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Registered Architect

      New Jersey Board of Architects
      Apr 2019

    • Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI)

      NYC Department of Buildings
      Sept 2016

    • Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Program

      California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
      Sept 2019

    • NCARB

      National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
      Aug 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award The New York Landmarks Conservancy Apr 2023 131 Duane Street, TriBeCa South Historic District, New York City. The Hope Building. Comprehensive restoration of this late 19th century gem which included tuckahoe marble facade paint stripping, micro abrasion cleaning of atmospheric soiling and fire damage; sugaring stabilization, consolidation and repairs in the form of dutchmen, restoration mortar patching and selective unit replacements; masonry joint cutting and deep pointing; re-introduction of its original cast iron storefront;… Show more 131 Duane Street, TriBeCa South Historic District, New York City. The Hope Building. Comprehensive restoration of this late 19th century gem which included tuckahoe marble facade paint stripping, micro abrasion cleaning of atmospheric soiling and fire damage; sugaring stabilization, consolidation and repairs in the form of dutchmen, restoration mortar patching and selective unit replacements; masonry joint cutting and deep pointing; re-introduction of its original cast iron storefront; in-kind replacement of storm-damaged galvanized sheet metal cornice; fire escape repairs and painting; and wood window replacements. Show less
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      131 Duane Street, NY, NY - Facade Restoration The Victorian Society in America Mar 2023 2022/23 Preservation Award
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      451 Broome Street, New York, NY - Facade Restoration The Victorian Society in America Aug 2020 Comprehensive terra cotta, brick masonry, wood window and cast iron storefront facade restoration.
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      American Architecture Award Chicago Athenaeum 2014 101 Spring Street, SoHo Cast Iron Historic District - Donald Judd's Home & Studio Museum
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Architecture Design Award American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter 2014 101 Spring Street, SoHo Cast Iron Historic District - Donald Judd's Home & Studio Museum
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Excellence in Historic Preservation Preservation League of New York State 2014 101 Spring Street, SoHo Cast Iron Historic District - Donald Judd's Home & Studio Museum
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Best Project, Specialty Contracting Engineering News Record New York 2013 101 Spring Street, SoHo Cast Iron Historic District - Donald Judd's Home & Studio Museum
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award New York Landmarks Conservancy 2013 101 Spring Street, SoHo Cast Iron Historic District - Donald Judd's Home & Studio Museum
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Honorable Mention Metropolitan Chapter of the Victorian Society in America 2009 1026 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY, Metropolitan Museum Historic District - The Marymount School of New York
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Extra Mile Award Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts 2008 525 Park Avenue, New York, NY
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Dean's List Carnegie Mellon University, College of Fine Arts 2004
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Dean's Merit Fellowship University of Pennsylvania, School of Design 2004
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Mildred Colodny Scholar National Trust for Historic Preservation 2004
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Senior Leadership Award Carnegie Mellon University 2004
    • Awarded to Sergio De Orbeta, AIA
      Dean's List Carnegie Mellon University, College of Fine Arts 2003