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Virginia Larrea,

AIA, ASID, LEED AP BD+C

NCARB, NCIDQ

AR99845, ID 6005

13612 South Village Dr #5312, Tampa, FL 33618

viyiart@gmail.com

813 928 0685



EDUCATION               


Masters in Architecture, 1992

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico


Bachelor in Architecture, 1988

ITESM (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey), Monterrey, México


         

EXPERIENCE              

Baker Barrior Architects - Tampa FL

Project Manager, Architect, Interior Designer.

  1. Tampa Convention Center Renovation. 32 Million dollar renovation, 30,000 SF. Addition on new meeting rooms, expansion and new facade. Under construction.

    • Architect Project Manager , Interior designer.

  2. LIV Grand National -2020 - under construction. Multifamily project in Orlando Florida 350 units plus amenities.

    • Architect Project Manager, Interior Designer.

  3. Tampa Chamber or Commerce

    • Architect, Senior interior designer, PM 2019

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Fleischman Garcia Architects - Tampa FL

Project Manager – Project Architect/Interior Designer - 2011 – 2019


  1. The Stovall House for the Casper Group (In progress) 20,000 SF new construction

    • Project Architect

  2. Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. (2016 – in progress) – 115,000 SF Total interior renovation and exterior renovation for Seminole Electric Headquarters, Tampa FL.

    • Project Manager and Project Architect in charge of team, hours and construction administration.

    • Feasibility study and program development to asses building site and user needs of high security environment.

    • Architecture design and Interior design space planning for working stations, administration offices, collaborative working spaces, conference rooms, commercial kitchen and the Emergency Management Center. Also, ancillary furniture, procurement and final textiles selections of all spaces. Coordination with furniture reps and vendors. Coordination of client moving phases.

    • Interiors finishes selections, lighting selection, detailing and specifications. Finish boards for client approval. Coordination with finishes vendors and selected contractor.

    • Creation of all drawings from schematic to final permit drawings. Construction administration, RFI, change orders


  1. USF Pam Muma Women’s Center (2018 -2019) – 5,000 SF interior renovation

    • Project Manager, Construction Administration. RFI, Submittals and coordination.


  1. . Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater (2018) – Interior Renovations

    • Project Architect and project manager, for interior renovations.


  1. YMCA Riverview (2017-2018) - Interior furnishing selection and procurement

    • Furniture selections

    • Coordination meetings with clients and vendors

    • Review of purchasing PO and BOM

    • Final coordination and installation


  1. Bellaire Golf and Country Club (2016 – 2017) – 6,000 SF Interior design of men’s lounge/bar and locker rooms. This project has a thematic inspiration of an English pub.

    • Interior design layout finishes and lighting selections, furniture selection and procurement.

    • Production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings


  1. FIBA, Florida Israel Business Accelerator (2014 – 2016) 2,000 SF Interior design, space planning and implementation of a space with a contemporary look, gear towards millennials and entrepreneurs. Tampa FL.

    • Production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings

    • Interior design finishes and lighting selection, coordination with MEP, coordination with architectural wall systems vendors, furniture selection and procurement.


  1. Jewish Community Center Armory (2014-2016) – 110,000 AF Interior renovation of old historical Fort Homer Hesterly Armory, Tampa, FL

    • Space planning of complex program that includes: event center with complete commercial kitchen, fitness center (gym, lockers, cafeteria, massage center, running track, basketball courts), Teens area, and art center, Lighting design, finishes selection, color boards

    • Clients meetings to implement all selections, constant communications with contractor.

    • Furniture procurement, textile selections and vendors coordination

    • Construction Administration tasks, RFI, change order, visits to sites coordination with fabricators, graphic designers, future administration personnel.


  1. YMCA Citrus (2015 – 2016) Design of a 30,000 SF YMCA, including architecture and interior design scope – Lecanto, FL.

    • Project Manager and project Designer, work through all phases of design.

    • Create drawings from schematic through construction documents. Creation of 3D max renderings of interior and exterior views for color boards, client review and future marketing use.

    • Creation of complete set of construction documents and specifications for permit

    • Interior materials and lighting selections

    • Coordination with MEP engineers and Civil engineer.


  1. Florida College Campus Center (2016) – New 35,000 SF architectural and interior design of Student Center at Florida College Campus, that includes administration offices, student study areas, cafeteria and kitchen, bookstore and recreation student areas. Temple Terrace, FL.

    • Work hand in hand with the architect to create a traditional flair for space but also conducive to attract the new generation of student.

    • Production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings, including specifications.

    • Space planning, finishes selection, furniture selection and procurement

    • Creation of 3D max exterior renderings for client approval and marketing efforts. Creation of all color boards and interior views for final client selection approval.


  1. Mueller’s Residence (2014) – 2,000 SF home renovation to recreate a Frank Lloyd Wright theme.

    • Research at various sources for the appropriate thematic, including Frank Lloyd Wright foundations, Florida Southern College. Tampa, FL.

    • Production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings

    • Work with client in the space planning and selection of final finishes

    • Final selection and procurement of furniture, accessories and art pieces


  1. Out of door Academy (2014-2015) – 30,000 SF new STEM center – Sarasota FL

    • Final renderings for client approval

    • Final selection of interior finishes


  1. Metropolitan Ministries – Sullivan Elementary (2014 to 2015) 20,000 SF new elementary school for Metropolitan Ministries. Tampa, FL

    • Design from schematic to construction documents and Construction administration.

    • Interior design selection, and coordination with MEP

    • 3D max renderings for client approval and marketing purposes


  1. Heritage Isles Golf Club Interior Renovations (2014 to 2015) 6,000 SF interior renovation of ball room, dining room, bar area and commercial kitchen. Tampa, FL.

    • Space planning and coordination with kitchen consultant

    • Selection of interior materials, consulting services for furniture selections.


  1. Metropolitan Ministries Chapel of Hope (2012 to 2014) 12,000 SF new construction that includes a chapel, indoor Jr. basketball courts and youth center. Tampa, FL

    • Space planning, production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings

    • Selection of all finishes, lighting and furniture. Close coordination with MEP and AV consultant


  1. Metropolitan Ministries Miracle Place (2011-2014) 60,000 SF of new Residences, counseling center, daycare, and cafeteria. Tampa, FL

    • Drawings production from schematic design to final construction permit drawings

    • Interior design selection and interiors construction administration.



York University in Toronto Canada – Online

Interior Design - Adjunct Faculty, 2017– Present

Interior Design Courses – Lighting Design, Building System.

Develop courses for new CIDA standards.


Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design - Online

Interior Design - Adjunct Faculty, 2014– Present

Interior Design Courses – Lighting Design, Sustainable research and studio, systems, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DMax, Project Management,


The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online

Interior Design/Kitchen and Bath, Adjunct Faculty, 2008 – Present

Interior Design Courses – Lighting Design, Architectural communications, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DMax


AIDT Online

Adjunct faculty - 2011- 2016

Building Information Modeling Associate courses (Autocad, Revit)


The Art Institute of Tampa

Interior Design, Full Time Faculty, 2008 – 2013

As a fulltime member developing of courses, curriculum writing, CIDA alignment.

Interior Design Courses – Lighting Design, Architectural communications, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DMax, Codes, building systems, commercial studio, sustainable research, etc.


Studio VL -  Tampa, Florida

Owner, 2001 – present (www.virginialarrea.com)

Creation of art work for private use, interior design procurement, private sale and art galleries

www.virginialarrea.com



Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart and Stewart, Inc. Architects, Tampa, Florida   

Intern Architect, 1997 – 2001 (www.srssa.com)


  • Marriott Marco Island Spa and Ballroom – Schematic Design

  • Colonial Center Building, Lake Mary FL – Construction Documents (tilt up construction), on site work.

  • The Chase Manhattan Bank at Highland Oaks, outdoor amenities, Tampa FL – Construction documents.

  • Laurel Place office building, Tampa FL – Design development

  • Orlando Operation Center, Orlando FL – Core & shell of building: schematics, construction documents, interiors (tilt up construction), on site work.

  • First Union Richmond Innslake Expansion, Richmond, VA – Presentation Package in adobe illustrator.

  • Rocky Point Harbor View Plaza, Tampa FL – Schematic design, construction documents.

  • Bales & Weinstein Pa., Tampa, FL – Schematic design, presentation package in adobe Photoshop, construction preliminary and progress sets, interiors package.

  • Capstone office building, Tampa, FL – Schematic design, 3d modeling presentation.


Steven Robinson Architects - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Intern Architect, 1992-1993 (www.stevenrobinsonarchitects.net)

Gerald Peters Gallery design – schematic and construction documents.

Private Residence (w/ thermal straw-bale wall construction) – schematic   and construction document.


University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Teaching Assistant (paid position), Fall Semester, 1991

Theatre background designer and painter, prop designer and light person – Pop Joy Hall


La Cemento Nacional Ecuador- Holder Bank Cement Company

Project Designer, 1989-1990

Research on Concrete Testing Laboratories, creation of program for design of a new lab.

Schematic Design, liaison with engineers.


Metrorey – Track railing system in Monterrrey Mexico

Construction Adm. Work. follow progress and daily reports in the field

Keep track of concrete operations in the field.


PROFICIENCY             Technical                                          

Autodesk Revit 2018

AutoCAD 2018  

Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator.2018

3D Max 2018

Hand sketching (all subjects/all mediums)

Painting in Oils, Pastels & Watercolor

100% fluent in Spanish


AFILIATIONS               NCIDQ , NCARB certificate holder

                                    ASID, professional member

                                    AIA, American Institute of Architecture

                                    USGBC, LEED AP BD+C


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