Been involved in religious design is one of the most rewarding experiences that I have encountered in my professional life.
My first assignment in the Religious design was a Christian Church and Cementery for "Funeraria San Jose". A funeral company based in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
While working as an intermediate designer with CJK Design Group in San Francisco CA, I have been part of one amazing design team specialized in Greek Orthodox Churches and community centers.
I have also earned experience working as a Job Captain with Stong and Associates developing Christian church projects such as "Church Of Divine Man" located in the city of Richmond in the Bay Area.
Experience
Design and
development of architectural projects from conceptual phase to
construction documents
Producing presentation
packages for clients, design disciplines and building
agencies
CAD drawing of projects
from conceptual phase to construction
documents
Elaborating construction
details, research code requirements, materials, and
products.
Coordinating with clients,
construction team and
sub-contractors
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CAREER
Architectural
design expressed in sacred or religious architecture, has been one of the most
satisfying experiences in my professional career. This lies not only in the
deep
respect
I have gained in this aspect of architecture, but also for the priviledged opportunity
I had to work on projects destined to be, at the same time, spaces for
meeting,
praying, socializing, safe refuge in emergency situations, and spaces for spiritual
growth. It is worth acknowledging the great artistic and religious value that
these
structures add to a community and itʼs people.
Working
for CJK Design awakened in me a renewed interest in the religious aspect of design
that involves the inclusion of historical art. Not only has furthered my commitment
in the study of the religious aspect of architecture, but my commitment to engage
conceptual thinking and a creative process in each project to connect my work, on
a personal level, with the defined functions.
Religious
design requires a profound respect and humility throughout every phase of the
design. Furthermore, this arena provides a constant influence of grand
opportunity
to
learn and mature, not only as an architecture professional, but also an
individual. Upon
reflection, I believe that in order to grow as an architect, ones needs to grow
in
their
character and as a person.
The
work of a designer on religious facilities is arduous like any other. The
perception I gained
through my experience, is that in the design and construction of sacred
elements
and
spaces, it is first necessary to discover in oneself a tenacity comparable with
the researcherʼs,
the passion of a historian, the understanding of a theologian, the skill of a
mason,
the accuracy of an engineer, the temperament of a sociologist, the responsive inspiration
of an artist, and to discover above all, an empiric humbleness in recognizing
the
trust afforded with opportunity of work on any religious project, regardless of
size.
