REGISTERED TEXAS ARCHITECT
Ivan’s expertise shines through his exceptional engagement with clients, contractors, and city planning departments. His commitment to quality is evident in his work, he has contributed to acclaimed projects like the El Paso Community College Architecture Discipline Building and the YISD Bel Air High School Athletic Complex, both recognized by the AIA El Paso Design Awards.
A graduate of the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, with international studies in Barcelona, Spain, Ivan is a true advocate for his community. He has served as Commissioner and Chairman of the City of El Paso’s Historic Landmark Commission and played a pivotal role in organizing the Texas Society of Architects’ 83rd Annual Conference and Design Expo in El Paso.
Q. What were some of the key challenges you faced along the way to becoming a Licensed Architect?
One of the main challenges was finding consistent time out of work to study the exam material on a daily basis. An additional challenge was identifying which books and study guides were most essential in preparation for each of the exam divisions.
Q. Can you briefly describe your journey?
I decided to focus the early stages of my architectural career on obtaining a high level of experience across all facets of a project before I even attempted to fulfill one of the exams. Although this approach did not provide a major advantage, in some instances, it did provide me with an intuitive ability to discern sections of the study material of most importance relative to other sections. In addition, I found studying alone and consistently reviewing the content helped me retain a lot of information.
We are proud to celebrate Ivan, a talented Project Architect at Dekker (formerly Dekker Perich Sabatini) in El Paso. Ivan has dedicated over 10 years to leading impactful projects across commercial, recreational, educational, civic, and medical sectors.
Q. How does it feel to finally be a Licensed Architect?
It is extremely rewarding to know that this is a culmination of the long study hours spent. This achievement represents a major stepping stone to a successful career in the field of architecture.
Q. Now that you are licensed what are your immediate professional goals?
My goals lie in utilizing the transformative potential of design to create a positive impact in communities through architecture, landscape design, digital graphics and other media.
Q. Are there any specific projects or areas of architecture you’re excited to explore?
I enjoy working on all building types, as well as urban planning projects.In the future, I’m particularly excited to explore the design of Multi-family housing and its potential to integrate with other uses to create vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods- places where people live, work, and play.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in your professional career. Well done, we wish you the best of luck on your architectural journey that lies ahead.