I R I S G O N Z A L E Z A L F O N Z O , A I A / R E S U M E A N D E X P E R I E N C E E D U C A T I O N
• Master Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, 1987, High Honors
• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, 1983, Cum Laude
• School of Drama, University of Puerto Rico, Costume Design and Theater History, 1983 • Lucchetti Visual Arts School, 1979, High Honors
A W A R D S
• Colegio de Arquitectos de Puerto Rico, Medal, 1987
• AIA Certificate, Merit for Excellence in the Study of Architecture, 1987 • Honor Certificate of High Academic Distinction, 1987
• Dean's List, 1983, 1984 U R B A N D E S I G N S T U D I E S
• "El Desarrollo de la Cuidad Americana - Visión Europea", Urban Design Seminar, 1988, University of Puerto Rico
• School of Architecture Summer Studio, Centro Internazionale Di Architettura Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italia, 1986
P R O F E S S I O N A L S O C I E T I E S
• Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico • American Institute of Architects, Member since 1989
H O N O R S
• Member of the XI BIENAL Committee, PR Architects and Landscape Architects Association • Member of the Continuing Education Commission, a link between Architects Examination
Board and the PR Architects and Landscape Architects Association, 2009
• AIA Puerto Rico Chapter: President, 1997; Director and Past President, 1998; Board of Directors Member, 1992 to 1996
• Coordinator for National AIA Regional and Urban Design Committee Seminar, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1993
• AIA Puerto Rico Chapter Delegate at GRASSROOTS, Seminar for Directors and Presidents - Washington D.C., USA, 1993, 1997
• Coordinator, Fund Raiser and Designer for AIA-PR Chapter’s Honor Awards Exhibition and Book "Arquitectura Contemporánea en Puerto Rico, 1976 - 1992", 1992
• Coordinator and Exhibitor for AIA Women on Architecture Committee Exhibition, "Arquitectas de Puerto Rico, el Caribe y la Florida: Su Obra", 1991
• Exhibitor and coordination team member for "2do. Congreso de Creación Femenina en el Mundo Hispánico", 1987
A C A D E M I C E X P E R I E N C E
• Professor, New School of Architecture, UPPR, 1995 to 1997 • Visiting Juror, New School of Architecture, UPPR,1998 to 2009 • Visiting Juror, School of Architecture, UPR, 1989 to 2009
• Lecture: “ Diversas Aplicaciones del Diseño”, School of Arts and Architecture, Interamerican University, San German, 1995
• Coordinator and lecturer for the Summer Studio for High School students at: the Puerto Rico Architects Association, 1989 -1992; the School of Architecture, UPR, 1993. Lecture: “Traveling, an important element in Architectural Studies”
• Teaching Assistant, School of Architecture Summer Studio, Centro Internazionale Di Architettura Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italia, 1986
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
• IGA DESIGN GROUP, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Communication Arts, Arch. Iris Gonzalez Alfonzo, previously A+Vision, 2006 to 2009
• McCullough Dominguez Architects – Professional Services: Architecture, Project Management and Construction Documents, 2008 to 2009
• A. L. Rivera & Asociados, Engineers, Planners, Consultants – Professional Services: Architecture and Bid Documents, 2006 to 2008
• Soltero, Muñoz & Associates, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers – Professional Services: Architecture and Project Management, 2006
• IRIS GONZALEZ ALFONZO / ARCHITECTURE - Architecture, Project Management, Urban Design, Consultant, 2005
• RAY Architects and Engineers - Architectural Department Chief, Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 2001 to 2004
• Atelier 110, Studio of Iris Gonzalez Alfonzo, Architects, Urban Designers, Planners & Interior Architecture - Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 1997 to 2001 • José F. de la Torre - Architecture, 1996 to 1997
• Sierra, Cardona, Ferrer, Architects, Space Planners & Interior Architects - Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 1994 to 1997
• Jimenez y Rodriguez Barceló, Architects & Planners - Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 1993 to 1994
• Marvel, Flores, Cobián y Asociados, Architects, Engineers & Planners - Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 1989 to 1993
• Miguel A. Carlo, AIA, Arquitecto - Architectural and Urban Design, Project Management, 1985 to 1989, 2005
• Arce & Rigau, Arquitectos - Architectural and Urban Design, Internship, 1984
• Colegio de Arquitectos de Puerto Rico. San German Historic Center Documentation, 1983 • VICOM / Visual Communications, Inc, Art and Graphic Design, Internship, 1981
I G A D E S I G N G R O U P , p r e v i o u s l y A * V I S I O N A R C H I T E C T U R E
Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Design and Web Page Development, 2005 - 2009 Arch. Iris González Alfonzo
Hacienda Campo Rico Historic Rehabilitation and Expansion of Residential Structures, Carolina, PR Owner: Empresas Rivera Siaca
Caribbean Golf Academy, Rehabilitation and Expansion, Hacienda Campo Rico, Carolina, PR Owner: Empresas Rivera Siaca
Dr. Irizarry and Dra. Roldán Residence, New Expansion, San Francisco, PR Vieques Beach House, family second home and rooms for rent, Vieques, PR M c C U L L O U G H D O M I N G U E Z A R C H I T E C T S
Architect and Project Manager, Professional Services, 2008 – 2009 Yabucoa E;lderly Housing, Owner: Volunteers of America, Inc. Design Development, Construction Documents, Permits and Bidding Base Exchange Image Update, CAFB, Columbus, MS, Owner: AAFES, Design Development, Construction Documents, Permits and Bidding AAFES, Base and Post Exchange, Image Upgrade, PR and USVI Facilities RFQ, RFP, Design/Buld Proposals for State and Federal Projects
Project Manager, Permits and Construction Administration for Retail Projects: Kenneth Cole Store at Barceloneta Outlets, and Vanilla Box at Dorado del Mar Shopping Center
A . L . R I V E R A & A S S O C I A T E S
Architect and Project Manager, Professional Services, 2006 - 2008
Volleyball Practice Courts, Design Development, Construction Documents and Bidding. Owner: Municipality of Toa Baja
Baseball Stadium for Little Leagues, Design Development, Construction Documents and Bidding. Owner: Municipality of Toa Baja
Recreational Facilities and Community Centers at various wards, Design Development, Construction Documents. Owner: Municipality of Toa Baja
S O L T E R O , M U Ñ O Z & A S S O C I A T E S
Architect and Project Manager, Professional Services, 2006
Best Buy New Store, Plaza Las Américas. Design Development, Construction Drawings and Bidding Peñuelas Shopping Plaza. Design Development, Construction Drawings and Endorsements
Owner: Eng. Fernando L. Sumaza, Eng. Luis E. Mora M I G U E L A . C A R L O A R Q U I T E C T O Architect, Professional Services, 2005
R A Y A R C H I T E C T S A N D E N G I N E E R S
Architectural Department Chief, Architect of Record, Designer, 2001 to 2004
Panamerican Terminals I and II, Isla Grande, San Juan. Original Design for the New Pier 3 at “Frente Portuario”, Architecture, Project Management, Fast Track and Value Engineering process with Construction Manager and Owner
Gas Insulated Substations: Covadonga G.I.S., Bayamón G.I.S.
Design and Construction Drawings, Construction Administration of PREPA Gas Insulated Substations Owner: PREPA, Eng. David Marrero
Puertas del Sol Private Apartments, Costa del Sol, Fajardo. Walk-up Apartments Design and Construction Drawings. Owner: Juan José Crespo, Empresas Crespo
Master Plan of a Residential Development at Caguas. Owner: Desarrollos Urbanos, Eng. Adolfo González
Villa España Public Housing Project, Trina Padilla de Sanz Public Housing Project, La Ceiba Public Housing Project, Los Alamos Public Housing Project. Design and Construction Documents for the remodeling of Apartments, Multipurpose Building, and communal areas
Owner: Arch. Federico del Monte, Public Housing Authority
Brisas de Cayey Public Housing Project, Design and Construction Documents for the Restitution of Apartments, Multipurpose Building, and communal areas. Owner: Arch. Federico del Monte, Public Housing Authority
ONDEO, New Client Service Offices, Main Office Building Remodeling, Owner: ONDEO AMIGO’s Supermarkets, Owner: Walmart, Eng. Noel Martínez
Monserrate Shopping Center, Owner: Amilco and Central Plaza, Eng. Arturo Costa
“Comunidades Especiales”, Infrastructure, Basketball Courts, Community Centers, Libraries, Rural Communities of Arecibo and other Northern Municipalities, Owner: DTOP
A T E L I E R 1 1 0 , S T U D I O O F I R I S G O N Z A L E Z A L F O N Z O , A I A Architect, Project Manager, Construction Administration, 1997 to 2001
New Recreational Park and Softball Stadium Remodeling, Villa Nevarez, 2000
New Buildings and Park, exercise facilities and basketball court around the existing softball park. Owner: San Juan Municipality, Mrs. Sila M. Calderón, Mayor
Caguas Real Home Resort, Architectural design and Construction Drawings for one and two level houses, Hotel; Casino and Gulf Club facilities Preliminary Design, Owner: Arch. Ivan Banuchi, Eng. José M. Ventura, Eng. Jaime Cruz
Sbarro Pizza and Sbarro Pasta, Ital Americas Foods Corporation, Plaza Carolina, Carolina, PR Owner: Eng. José María García, Garcicom, Ms.Elizabeth Saldaña, I A F C
La Casona Restaurant, Santurce, PR
Interior Remodeling and Dining Room Expansions, Owner: Mr. Manolo Caamaño
Remodeling of Art Deco Building for Apartments and for La Casona’s Office, Owner: Mr. Manolo Caamaño
Celpage, San Bernardo, Brazil, Building Analysis and Interior Design, Owner: Celpage, Mr. Luis Romero, Mr. José Jaime Romero
Corretjer Vicens Residence, Expansion, Eng. Cesar A. Corretjer, Los Paseos, PR Eng. Ramón Fuentes Residence, Expansion, Estancias Reales, Guaynabo, PR Eng. Yohel Socarrás Residence, Expansion, Urb. Paraná, PR
Eng. Enrique Blanes Palmer Residence, Expansion, Paseo de la Fuente, Los Paseos, PR Eng. Luis “Pito” Vázquez Castillo Residence, Expansion, Montehiedra, PR
Cristo 213, Retail and Apartments, Restoration and Reconstruction, Old San Juan, PR, Mr. Gonzalo Pérez
Rockport Store, Interior Design, Cristo 213, Old San Juan, Owner: Reebok International Ltd. Loiza Street Urban Plan and Documentation of Existing Conditions, Santurce, PR
Joint Venture with Arch. Manuel De Lemos, San Juan Municipality, Mrs. Sila M. Calderón, Mayor New Training Center, Building Interior Remodeling, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, Fort Allen, PR Dr. Irizarry and Dra. Roldán Residence, Remodeling, San Francisco, PR
A R C H . J O S E “ P I P O ” D E L A T O R R E Architect, Professional Services, 1997 to 1999
Schematic Design and Design Development for Corporación de las Artes Musicales at Centro Europa, Santurce, PR, Mr. Guillermo Martínez
Design Development and Construction Drawings of CELPAGE Headquarters, at Corporate Office Park, Guaynabo, PR, Owner: Celpage, Mr. Luis Romero and Mr. José Jaime Romero
S I E R R A C A R D O N A F E R R E R Architect, 1994 to 1997
Interior Design, Bidding, and Supervision for the New Library, Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de Bayamón, UPR. Mr. Jorge L. (Georgie) Rosario, Eng. Eddie E. Lugo Falcón
New Gynasium, Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de Bayamón, UPR, Design Development, Construction Documents, Specifications, Bidding. Mr. Jorge L. Rosario, Eng. Eddie E. Lugo Falcón Don Rico, New Fast Food Image, Design Development , Construction Documents, Specifications, Bidding and Permits for the Caribbean Grill, Mr. Cyril Meduña, Mr. Ramón Muñoz
Proposal, Schematic Design for Comandancia de la Policia. Municipality of San Juan, PR Design Development, Construction Documents, Specifications, Bidding Negotiation for the New Bedrooms Expansion, Copamarina Hotel, Guánica, PR, Owner: Mr. Arnold Benus
Design Development and Construction Drawings for the New Convention Center, Copamarina Hotel, Guánica, PR, Owner: Mr. Arnold Benus
Bidding, Construction Drawings Coordinator and ACC for the Centro de Gobierno de Bayamón, a Five Building Complex. Owner: Municipality of bayamon.
J I M E N E Z & R O D R I G U E Z B A R C E L O Architect, 1993 to 1994
Schematic Design, Design Development of the original concept for the New Sales and Service Center at Citibank Drive, El Señorial, Rio Piedras, PR
Construction Documents for the Remodeling of Juvenile Correctional Institution at Urb. Roosevelt Schematic Design, and Design Development for New Concept for Levitt Homes Housing
Development at La Cima, Encantada, Trujillo Alto, PR. Mr. Orlando Rodríguez M A R V E L F L O R E S C O B I A N Y A S O C I A D O S
Architectural Designer, 1989 to 1993
New Center of San Juan Master Plan Proposal. Schematic Design, Design Development for AIA Honor Award Project “Galerias”, Hato Rey, PR, Owner: Mr. Antonio Pinto, management partner Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Administration of the Construction Contract, Remodeling of Raúl Castellón Public Housing Development, Caguas, PR Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Administration of the Construction Contract for Interior Architecture of the Banco Popular Training Center at Centro Europa, Santurce, PR. Arch. Luis A. Pico Lacomba
Site Planning & Landscape - Botanical Gardens Expansion and U.P.R. Editorial Building, Arch. Teresa Rodríguez
Toa Baja Main Post Office - Tower Lanes Plaza, U.S.P.S., Architectural Design and Administration of the Construction Contract. U.S.P.S., Eng. Antonmattei
G.P.O. Executive Offices Renovation, various Postal Offices, U.S.P.S., Architectural Design and Administration of the Construction Contract, Eng. Antonmattei
M I G U E L A . C A R L O A R Q U I T E C T O Architectural Designer, 1985 to1989
Design Development, Construction Drawings for " Restitution of Paseo la Princesa - Phase I "; Proposal, Schematic Design, Design Development for " Paseo la Princesa - Phase II, Waterfront, Mr. Miguel A. Domenech - PR Tourism Company Director, Lcdo. Rafael Hernández Colón - Governor
As Built, Space Planning, Furniture Specifications, Construction Drawings, and Administration of Construction Contract of " La Princesa" Old Jail Rehabilitation, P. R. Tourism Company New Offices, Mr. Miguel A. Domenech - PR Tourism Company Director, Lcdo. Rafael Hernández Colón -
