Education

California State Polytechnic University, Pamona, California
Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude

Affiliations

Architect Member American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Coalition for Adequate School Housing
National Historical Preservation Society

Professional Credentials

California Registered Architect
Colorado Registered Architect
Arizona Registered Architect
Florida Registered Architect
CA General Engineering Contractor Class A License
CA General Contractor Class B License
DSA Access Compliance Certificate of Training

Background and Experience

Oscar has over 30 years of local experience which are manifested in his holistic approach to the preparation oand execution of construction documents and specifications, as well as modernization of entire school sites. Oscar has also consulted with school districts for aftermath damage assessment from the 1994 Northridge earthquake. District?s liaison with FEMA/OES representatives for the quantification and preparation of the necessary documents and applications required to secure repair funds. Propearation of scope of work documents and specifications for emergency and permanent repairs, as well as hazard mitigation to damaged district?s facilities. He has participated with District?s in the preparation of applications for State Funded Projects (SFP) including the preparation of SP-3A diagrams for the required CDE approval letter. He has also provided master planning services for the development of scopes of work and funding allocations for educational Local Bond funded projects.

Oscar has been responsible for all phases of the practice of architecture on projects ranging from educational and medical facilities to large scale entertainment and hospitality projects, as well as large scale high density multi-familyhousing projects. This diverse project background enables him to respond to the client?s individual needs, while managing the complex architectural processess.

Oscar?s immediate duties include: planning, development of construction documents. plans and specifications, Local Fire Authority and DSA approval, bid assistance and construction administration through project close-out.

Education

Technological Institute of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
Project Management Degree

Affiliations

United Architects of the Philippines

Professional Credentials

Architect; Republic of the Philippines 1993 Cert. No. 11450

Background and Experience

Ramano has been an invaluable team member at ACSA Incorporated for over seven years. He brings with him over 18 years of local, as well as international experience in the different facets of architecture and building construction.

Romano?s ability to recognize and quickly assess the various issues that pertain to educational projects is truly a great asset to the firm. Through his thorough knowledge of the ADA guidelines as well as TItle 24, California Code of Regulations and his diligent attention to the minutest detail, Romano is able to quickly pin point the critical items and identigy the most economical and aesthetically pleasing avenue towards the solution of the design problem at hand. These qualities have been crucial to the success of numerous prohects and have been a great benefit to our Clients.

Romano?s extensive educational experience includes but is not limited to the following:

? Detailed ADA Surveys and preparation of Feasibility Reports
? As-built conditions; field verification and document preparation
? Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document Preparation
? DSA and Local Fire Authority approval processing
? Construction administration, shop drawing and submittal review
? Project close-out and certification

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture

Awards

First Place: LACRA - Small Lots, Smart Designs Competition, 2006

Background and Experience

Jun?s abillity to materialize conceptual and design ideas into coherent workable schemes is truly a great asset to the firm. Jun graduated from the University of Southern California in 2004. He began his career at ACSA Incorporated as a Job Captain in 2005 and became a Project Manager in 2008; during this time he has been a valuable team member with a strong leadership ability and outstanding work ethics.

His past work experience as a superitendent for a large construction company and design associate at a Pasadena design firm helped him to fuse the latest methodologies of architectural design and theories with the realities of construction, building code enforcement and real estate development when designing unique pieces of architecture.

After joining ACSA team in 2005, Jun has worked on numerous educational projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District and the West Los Angeles Community College where he has become the firm?s primary contact spearheading our numerous projects at this campus. These projects include the Pedestrian Promenade recently published in the German Architecture and Urban Design Publication ?Street Furniture?, Braun Publishing AG.

Education

Woodbury University, Burbank, California
Bachelor of Architecture, Woodbury School of Architecture

College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, California
Associate in Arts, Transfer Studies CSU

Background and Experience

Chris brings fresh perspective and enthusiasm towards design for the firm. He transferred from College of the Canyons with an A.A. in 2006 to Woodbury University, School of Architecture where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2010.

He has recieved recognition for his studies at Woodbury University being on the Dean?s list and in 2008 he received Woodbury University?s Trans-disciplinary Studies Award in Academics in recognition for outstanding performance in applying science to social issues. He has also been a contributing participant to multiple exhibitions work in architecture, photography, and graphic design at Woodbury University.

Chris began his professional architectural career with ACSA as a designer in 2009. During this time he has worked on numerous facets of office production including design, construction documents and construction administration. Recently he has been our key team member in the master planning efforts on the North Hollywood High School Complex for the LAUSD. Specifically, he has performed detailed site surveys of eight elementary schools in preparation for comprehensive master planning and modernization proposals. His duties pertaining to these efforts include defining scopes of work in the following categories: Health and Safety, Disabled Student / Staff Accessibility, Technology Infrastructure, Building Improvements / Repairs, New Construction / Expansion, and Sustainable Opportunities. He has also prepared unit cost construction cost estimates, assessed potential phasing strategies for modernization and delivered presentations of proposals to various key stakeholders including asset managers and directors, teacher and parent representatives and local district officials.