"Before a building appeals to the intellect it will have appealed to the senses".
- John Burchard and Albert Bush-Brown, 1961
- John Burchard and Albert Bush-Brown, 1961
This collection of work is an edited sample of student works white attending UNM, client and furniture designs.
Biographical Narrative:
Awarded a scholarship for “Outstanding Talent in the Visual Arts,” Alex Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Space Planning from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. He began his design career in San Diego, California, working with several notable firms on healthcare, commercial, and residential interiors.
Early in his career, Alex was entrusted with developing a comprehensive architectural finishes package to guide multiple design teams. This Master Finishes Package became instrumental in establishing a cohesive, branded image for Kaiser Permanente’s Western Region—an early opportunity that sharpened his attention to materials, construction detailing, and branding through design.
Through immersive experience in both material specification and construction administration, Alex developed a deep understanding of how healing environments are shaped—not just by space, but by the patient experience. Grounded in evidence-based design, he helped lead initiatives for new construction and seismic improvements under the California Seismic Safety Act (CSSA), always maintaining a focus on wellness, nature integration, and campus-wide cohesion. His work emphasized creating “a sense of place” to reduce patient and visitor anxiety, while supporting institutional culture and performance.
Building on this foundation, Alex went on to earn his Master of Architecture from the University of New Mexico, with a Professional Certificate in Historic Preservation and Regionalism. Today, he aspires to design architecture that centers the human experience—whether through civic, cultural, or residential projects, or through adaptive reuse and urban planning.
Alex is especially interested in revitalizing historically significant structures in older colonial towns throughout the Caribbean, combining preservation with economic development. Across all scales and project types, his work continues to reflect a commitment to contextual sensitivity, environmental responsibility, and the lasting impact of meaningful design.
Alex Rodriguez, Assoc. AIA M-Arch | University of New Mexico | School of Architecture + Planning Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation and Regionalism (HPR) | University of New Mexico
Awarded a scholarship for “Outstanding Talent in the Visual Arts,” Alex Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Space Planning from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. He began his design career in San Diego, California, working with several notable firms on healthcare, commercial, and residential interiors.
Early in his career, Alex was entrusted with developing a comprehensive architectural finishes package to guide multiple design teams. This Master Finishes Package became instrumental in establishing a cohesive, branded image for Kaiser Permanente’s Western Region—an early opportunity that sharpened his attention to materials, construction detailing, and branding through design.
Through immersive experience in both material specification and construction administration, Alex developed a deep understanding of how healing environments are shaped—not just by space, but by the patient experience. Grounded in evidence-based design, he helped lead initiatives for new construction and seismic improvements under the California Seismic Safety Act (CSSA), always maintaining a focus on wellness, nature integration, and campus-wide cohesion. His work emphasized creating “a sense of place” to reduce patient and visitor anxiety, while supporting institutional culture and performance.
Building on this foundation, Alex went on to earn his Master of Architecture from the University of New Mexico, with a Professional Certificate in Historic Preservation and Regionalism. Today, he aspires to design architecture that centers the human experience—whether through civic, cultural, or residential projects, or through adaptive reuse and urban planning.
Alex is especially interested in revitalizing historically significant structures in older colonial towns throughout the Caribbean, combining preservation with economic development. Across all scales and project types, his work continues to reflect a commitment to contextual sensitivity, environmental responsibility, and the lasting impact of meaningful design.
Alex Rodriguez, Assoc. AIA M-Arch | University of New Mexico | School of Architecture + Planning Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation and Regionalism (HPR) | University of New Mexico