At 26, I moved to the U.S. from Peru - where I had received my architecture license - and had to start over from scratch completely.
However, I was prepared to work in whatever was available, which is how I wound up working in a Burger King as a cashier for a whole year, earning enough to pay my rent and buy a used car.
I never gave up my architectural path, so
between my
cashier shifts, I started working on
small residential
design projects for my friends,
and friends of friends.
Eventually, after knocking
on the doors of several
firms with my resume
in hand, I got hired by a
structural engineer and
learned everything I could
about construction
in the U.S. While still working
in construction,
I started my own business for space
planning in
residential design, and finally went
full-time
with it in 2012.
I never gave up my architectural path, so
between my
cashier shifts, I started working on
small residential
design projects for my friends,
and friends of friends.
Eventually, after knocking
on the doors of several
firms with my resume
in hand, I got hired by a
structural engineer and
learned everything I could
about construction
in the U.S. While still working
in construction,
I started my own business for space
planning in
residential design, and finally went
full-time
with it in 2012.
While being an immigrant may come with its hardships, my Peruvian and Japanese roots give me a multicultural perspective which allows me to easily communicate and make strong connections with people from all over the world.
My main mission is to share the why behind
each proposed
design solution so you’re better
equipped to create your own
designs, become
a more informed architect or homeowner,
and create homes you love.
Inside my new e-book, you’ll get access to in-
depth analysis of schematic floor plans,
exterior
design recommendations, common design
mistakes to avoid and easy-to-
understand 3D
illustrations showing not just the how - but the
why behind every design.
Whether you’re an architecture student yearning
for sources beyond basic textbooks,
a home
owner searching for tips on how to remodel your
house, or even a contractor
wanting to improve
your residential design knowledge, this is
the book for you.
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