ricardo wohler                                                                                        art & architecture

350 Victoria Street, San Francisco, CA, 94132 • Phone: (415) 469- 9491 Cell: (415) 756- 0755

SUMMARY of SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·         Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with local, national and international experience.

·         Exceptional design abilities proven in diverse fields – Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design.

·         Trained on workspaces using the Open Office concept by Herman Miller.

·         Sustainable design through a vernacular approach: materials and style that belong to each site.

·         Proven talent for hand sketching, rendering, drafting and client presentations.

·         Equally effective in self-directed, collaborative and team environments.

·         Strong combination of persuasive presentation and personable client relations skills.

·         Efficient project management with attention to deadlines and budget.

·         Sound ability to resolve problems of form and function preserving architectural integrity.

·         Commensurate use of Feng-Shui techniques to enhance spaces.

·         Multi-lingual in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch.

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

San Francisco, CA – 2007 Historic Preservation- Architectural Consultant. Client: TBA West, Inc.

Architectural assessment of the national landmark prison of San Quentin, CA.

San Francisco, CA – 2007 Historic Preservation- Architectural Consultant. Client: TBA West, Inc.

Architectural assessment of the historic town Scotia, CA; in the North Bay Area.

El Paso, TX – 2007. Vernacular Architecture- Design. Client: Leticia and Eddy Alvarez.

Recently finished a budget conscious project for the major renovation of a Southwest style 3300 sq. ft. residence.

Bergen, The Netherlands - 2005. Sustainable Architecture- Design/ Rendering. Min2 Studio: www.min2.nl, Maarten Min, Principal. Worked with the Dutch Architecture Firm MIN2, on design and contest presentation of a mixed use residential project. Also: worked on the design process of a 50 room boutique hotel, and the clients’ presentation.

Palm Springs, CA – 2004. Architecture and Landscape Design. Client: Paul Ortega.

Concept, design presentation and plans for a 7000 sq. ft. Tuscan style Garden Center with retail, nursery and offices.

Santa Fe, NM – 2003. Sustainable Architecture Design: Client: Joseph Daniel McDonald.

Realized the architectural design, blue prints, landscaping, and  interiors of an 1800 sq. ft. Adobe style residence. 

Cancun, Mexico – 2002. Vernacular Architecture Design .Client: Roberta and Ignacio Estrada.

Concept development and client’s presentation of a 2500 sq. ft. modern Mayan residence, designed to be completed in stages to fit client’s budget within time:  1^st the guest house, then pool and gardens, and finally the main house.

Ayapango, Mexico – 2000. Historic Preservation and Vernacular Architecture Design. Client: Vicente Lombardo.

Project research, design and client’s presentation for the transformation of a XVI Century Hacienda into an exclusive hotel with 15 suites, events annex, gardens, sports areas, SPA, social areas, and service & parking areas.

Mexico City- 1997-1995. Architectural Design. Gina Diez- Barroso, Principal. Worked with the Mexican based firm on design process, clients presentation and servicing of: an upscale 7 homes gated community, a 4 stories apartment building, and a 5500 sq. ft. residence.

INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE

San Francisco, CA- 2007 Workflow Assessment. Upwardly Global, Jane Leu, Executive  Director.

Rendered a workflow analysis of this non-profit organization teaming with local design firm Proto-inc.

San Francisco, CA.2006. Decoration. Client: John K. Emery.             

Realized the painting, decoration and landscaping of a 2000 sq. ft. modern 1950’s Victorian home.

Lake Tahoe – 2001. Interior Design. Client: William Hudson.

Realized the painting, decoration and landscaping of a 4500 sq. ft.  Contemporary wood cabin residence.

Mexico City – 1999. Interior Design. Client: Group Las Truchas, Roberto Aschentrupp, Senior Associate.

Completed the concept development, interior design, name & logo of a multifunctional space with capacity for up to 1500 people (to be used for auctions, art shows and dance parties) within a pre-fixed budget and opening schedule.

Mexico City -1998. Historic Preservation, and Interior Design. Client: Architect. Carlos Saaib.

Refurbished a stately 1800 sq. ft. apartment in a historical 1912 Neoclassical building in  historic downtown area.

Mexico City – 1997. Interior Design. Clients: The Campuzano family; Juan de Dios Ramirez.

Concept, graphic and interior design, of a coffee-shop. Also; shop front and interior design for a women’s boutique.

Mexico City – 1994. Interior Design. Clients; Francisco Vargas; Ricardo Nassar.

Projected, supervised and decorated the refurbishing of two stately 1200 sq. ft. Modern style apartments.

Real de 14, Mexico- 1993. Historic Preservation, Vernacular Architecture Design. Client: Ignacio Garza- Medina

Recovered the ruins (18000 sq. ft.) of an 1890’s abandoned hospital in a historic mine town. Rendered formal project to turn the findings into a private Villa respecting the original layout and the vernacular building style.

Mexico City - 1991-1992. Account Executive. Designer. Employer: The Herman Miller Corporation, Mexico City.

Hired by Herman Miller to travel often within the Country as liaison between the Company and its clients as Working Environments Designer. Also; facilitated workshops on the Open Office concept in smaller cities.

GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Santa Fe, NM – 2000. Graphic Design Consultant. Client: Joseph Daniel McDonald.

Art direction, cover and illustrations for the 165 pages book:  If a fool like Dan can be enlightened so can you!

Written by Joseph Daniel McDonald.

Mexico City – 1998. Graphic Design Consultant. Client: Group Las Truchas, Roberto Aschentrupp, Sr. Associate.

Concept, image and graphic design: names, logos, invitations and flyers, for a public relations business.

EDUCATION  & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Monterrey,  Mexico. Ranked number 2 nationwide. 1985 – 1990

Final thesis: The Importance of Vernacular Architecture. License in Mexico No. 1405323.

Working Environments Design Diploma, Herman Miller Institute, Grand Rapids, MI - 1992

Intensive training in workspace design, ensuring the best workflow by using the Open Office concept.

COMPUTER SKILLS  

Windows, Word 2007, Works, Excel, Explorer, Power Point, Publisher, Adobe, Photo Shop.

Coursework in CAD applications

LANGUAGES

Completely bilingual English – Spanish

Proficient in French: Graduate of the Alliance Francaise- Diploma (four years) of French language studies.

Fluent in Italian (from residing in Florence while studying the Florentine Renaissance period).

Advanced in Dutch (one year of private one-on-one lessons; four years practice).