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Senior Associate Bles Lopez Senior Associate with JWDA since 2011 Education: - B.S. Arch., University of Pangasinan, Philippines BACK TO TEAM

Associate Principal Vivian Tria, RA Associate Principal with JWDA since 2007 Vivian Tria was born and raised in the Philippines before relocating to San Diego in 1998. Over the past three decades, she has worked on a diverse range of projects across the Philippines, Singapore, and San Diego. With a proven track record in delivering complex, high-density residential developments, Vivian collaborates closely with design and development teams from project conception through construction. Beyond her project work, she serves as a mentor to junior staff and a supportive ally to her peers, striving to ensure their recognition and success in the field. Vivian's passion for architecture stems from her fascination with design in both the natural and built environments. She sees architecture as a harmonious blend of art, design, spatial relationships, mathematics, and functionality, allowing her to express her inherent skills and interests fully. She takes great satisfaction in problem-solving, team collaboration, and continuously learning new things. Consistently engaged in extracurricular activities, Vivian began cultivating an orchid hobby during the pandemic, which has flourished and propagated since. She enjoys traveling, attending music concerts and musicals, biking, hiking, tackling home improvement projects, and exploring fashion. Married for over three decades with two children, Vivian is committed to work-life harmony, persistence, and an ongoing desire and openness to learn and grow. Education: - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Associate Principal Rey Caballes Associate Principal with JWDA since 2007 Education - B. Arch., Santo Tomas University BACK TO TEAM

Principal Rick Rounds, AIA Principal with JWDA since 1994 Rick Rounds is a native San Diegan who moved with his family to a small, woodsy resort town in Idaho when he was a child. He realized early that the construction process interested him, but it was a drafting class in high school that solidified his interest and aptitude for architecture. Working two jobs during the summer and part time jobs through the school year while obtaining his 5-year degree at the University of Idaho, he never forgot Southern California people, culture, weather, and activities of his youth. The day after his 1987 graduation, Rick migrated south to a job opportunity in Palm Springs. One year later he returned to his San Diego roots and began his career at JWDA. As a Principal and Senior Project Manager, Rick’s work ethic endures, and empowers him to provide coordination in all project phases, from programming through the completion of a contract. His expertise comprises master planning, site planning, schematic design for new construction, repair and renovations to working drawings, and construction management and administration. His sector experience includes hospitality, residential, mixed-use, governmental, and institutional projects. A seasoned manager, Rick is equally adept in communications with clients, jurisdictional agencies, and all design and construction associates. Education: - B. Arch., University of Idaho Registered In: - State of California - State of Washington BACK TO TEAM

Office Administrator Tamara Leeper Office Administrator with JWDA since 2003 BACK TO TEAM

Designer Mariela Cadena Designer with JWDA since 2022 Education: - B. Arch., Cal Poly Pomona BACK TO TEAM

Associate Daniel Geiger, AIA Associate with JWDA since 2019 Education: - M. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design - B.S. University of California, Santa Barbara Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Associate Eduardo Franco Associate with JWDA since 2015 Education: - B. Arch., NewSchool of Architecture & Design - AS Architecture/Architectural Drafting, Bakersfield College BACK TO TEAM

Associate Shannon Xiang Fu, RA, LEED AP Associate with JWDA since 2011 Education: - M. Arch., University of Arizona - B. Arch., Hunan University Registered Architect in: - State of California BACK TO TEAM

Senior CAD Manager Melchor Sampal Senior CAD Manager with JWDA since 1998 Education: - B. Arch., Far East University of the Philippines BACK TO TEAM

under constructionSan Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: LandLab Civil Engineer: 4C Engineering + Geomatics Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers, Inc. Electrical Engineer: Salas O’Brien Mechanical Plumbing Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: KPRS Construction Services PRESS AWARDS The Owen is an eight-story, 255,000 SF, 218-unit multifamily community in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood. Designed to complement the character of the community, its program utilizes North Park’s walkable grid, vibrant arts scene, and nearby transit to create meaningful integration with its surroundings. Prioritizing transit-oriented design, The Owen is sited steps from retail, dining, and neighborhood services, and offers a remote-work lounge and coworking suite in response to the ongoing demand for flexible work environments and the goal of reducing car dependance. Entertainment and wellness-focused amenities and programming foster everyday connection and encourage community engagement. The Owen includes 76 studios, 121 one-bedrooms, and 21 two-bedrooms, with 16 homes reserved as income-restricted housing, with 189 parking stalls. Amenities include a resort-style pool featuring a TV wall, hot tub, fitness center, resident lounge, grilling stations, movie theater, golf simulator, and dedicated coworking and remote-work spaces. STATUS under construction SIZE 255,000 SF CLIENT CEDARst SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Owen San Diego, CA

under constructionLa Jolla, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Interior Designer: Dyelot Interiors Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Architect Civil Engineer: Christensen Engineering & Surveying and Bowman Consulting Group Structural Engineer: Envision Engineering Electrical Engineer: Engcore Consulting Mechanical and Plumbing: H+W Engineering General Contractor: Dempsey Construction Inc. PRESS La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites begins big renovation — San Diego Union-Tribune AWARDS Located in La Jolla, CA, adjacent to Ellen Browning Scripps Oceanfront Park and La Jolla Cove, the renovation of this 1959 boutique hotel transforms an aging property into a contemporary coastal resort worthy of its setting. The design is centered on the Pacific, with expansive glazing and generous private balconies creating stronger connections to the ocean and coastline from nearly every vantage point. The comprehensive renovation modernizes all 104 guestrooms and suites, along with the hotel’s public and back-of-house spaces. A reconfigured lobby includes a new bar, common-area restrooms, and a 400-square-foot expansion, while a new pool, amenity deck, pool bar, and outdoor dining terraces expand opportunities for guests to experience the coastal setting. Structural improvements include alterations to select stairways and elevators, as well as accommodations for concealed structural steel and mechanical systems revealed during construction. Working within the existing building envelope was a significant design constraint, as the five-story hotel predates current coastal height regulations. New building systems, including elevator overrides and rooftop equipment, required carefully integrated solutions within the fixed volume. Limited as-built documentation also required the design to evolve as demolition exposed existing structural and MEP conditions. A restrained exterior palette of smooth-finish stucco, solid-color metal panels, and wood-grain finishes provides durability in the coastal environment while adding visual depth at prominent areas of the building. The renovation also improves the nearly 70-year-old property’s energy and water efficiency, stormwater management, and indoor air quality, bringing the hotel up to current standards while preserving its essential connection to the La Jolla coastline. STATUS under construction SIZE 74,950 SF (gross floor area) CLIENT La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record La Jolla Cove Hotel Renovation La Jolla, CA