2010
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
The renovation projects at the Wonderland of the Americas included a private nursing college, located in the lower level storage area of a defunct supermarket.
It was a complete build out of classrooms and training spaces, coordinating the limitations of the existing structure and low ceilings, with bright finishes to counterbalance the lack of natural light.
2010
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
Even though the mall was in good physical condition and located at the junction of two major freeways in San Antonio, Wonderlands of the Americas was half vacant when it was rebranded it as a Hispanic themed shopping venue and medical center.
The renovation projects included a new marketplace/business incubator, a private nursing college, compiling existing condition drawings, developing lease exhibits, and a new decorative facade.
2010
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
Set in the Houston Heights, the exterior for the garage apartment was designed to blend in with the main residence, but the interior was detailed in a more contemporary fashion to better fit the client’s modern furniture collection.
2010
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
With three young children, the existing house was getting cramped. This 1,600 sf addition connected the main residence to the existing detached garage and included a master suite on the second floor, a new bedroom above the existing one story den, and a spacious family room on the first floor.
2009
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
Originally a church, the existing 4,500 sf house had a grand central space but small bedrooms scattered in different parts of the house. The renovation added a second story, reorganizing the house with generous bedrooms and a sound isolated music playroom.
Located in a historic district, this 1,500 sf project received a “Houston Heights Association Community Improvement Award for Restoration.”
2009
Rogers+Labarthe Architects
The client had outgrown the capacity for its existing warehouse and office space. The project included renovating and expanding the existing warehouse and completely replacing the outdated and substandard sales offices using a premanufactured metal structure with high end interior finishes.
2008 to 2010
I was the sole employee, draftsman and staff architect in a three person firm working on commercial office and retail renovations, residential remodels, and new homes. I prepared almost all of the drawings and construction documents, and assisted in schematic design, consultant coordination, and construction administration. We also worked on various illustrative master plans, developer tenant studies and calculations, and marketing materials.
