The Catholic University of America

Patrick Saavedra, OAA, RAIC, AIA, NCARB

Lecturer

Office: 206 Crough Center
Tel: 703-860-6560
Email: patricksaavedra@comcast.net

Courses

  • ARCH601 Graduate Real Estate Studio (Sp 2005, Fa 2005, Fa 2006, Fa 2007)

Education

  • Master of Urban Planning, The University of Michigan, 1990
  • Master of Architecture, The University of Michigan, 1989
  • Architecture and Design Certificate, The University of Copenhagen, 1988-1989
  • Bachelor of Technology-Architecture, Ryerson University, 1987

Teaching Experience

  • Visiting Lecturer, The Catholic University of America, Adjunct 2005-2007
  • Visiting Critic, State University of New York, 1996-1997
  • Visiting Juror, Thesis Critic and Mentor, Ryerson University, 1992-1993, 1996-1998, 2000-2004
  • Visiting Critic, University of Waterloo, 1995
  • Visiting Critic, University of Michigan, 1997
  • Teaching Assistant, "Introduction to Drawing," University of Michigan, 1990
  • Teaching Assistant, "Graphic Communications," University of Michigan, 1989

Professional Experience

  • Director of Urban Design/Architect & Urban Designer, Burt Hill Inc., 11/2006-present
  • Associate Principal / Architect & Urban Designer, Lessard Group Inc., 09/2004-11/2006
  • Senior Project Manager/Architect & Urban Designer, Pellow + Associates Architects Inc., 02/2003-07/2004
  • Senior Project Manager/Architect & Urban Designer, Watchorn Architect. Inc./The MBTW Group, 10/1999-01/2003
  • Project Architect/Associate, Julian Jacobs Architects Ltd., 5/1998-10/1999
  • Project Designer-Intern Architect, Allen & Sherriff Architects Inc., 1/1991-6/1998, 9-12/89, 5-9/90
  • Designer-Graduate Architect, Kirkor Architects & Planners, 5-8/1987-1989

Licensing and Certifications

  • Architect's License: Virginia, Ontario
  • Certified, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Memberships

  • The American Institute of Architects
  • Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
  • Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC)
  • Toronto Society of Architects (TSA)
  • Urban Land Institute (Washington DC) - Urban Plan Committee, 2006, 2007
  • OAA - Honours & Awards Committee, 2001-present
  • OAA - Communications & Outreach Committee 2000-2002
  • OAA - Design Advocacy Task Group, 2003
  • OAA - Virtual Exhibit Task Group, 2002 & 2003
  • RAIC- Urban Design Awards Program Task Group, 2003-2004
  • TSA - Executive & Affordable Housing Committee, 2002-2004
  • University of Toronto - Architecture, Landscape & Design Dept. Council, 2003-2005
  • Ryerson University - Architectural Alumni Association, President, 2003-2004
  • Ontario Concrete Awards, Architectural Jury Member, 2002
  • Association of Builders & Contractors, Architectural Jury Member 2007

Honors and Publications

  • "With an Eye Towards Development, Washington Post, Metro Section, June 11, 2006
  • Special Merit Award, Peachtree Street International Urban Design Competition, Atlanta, GA, 1990
  • Honors Studio, University of Michigan, 1989

Exhibitions

  • "International Architectural Competition Exhibition," New Tomihiro Museum of Shi-Ga, Azuma Village, Japan, 2002
  • "Exhibition of Work Done By Architects in the Americas," Tenth Panamerican Biennial of Architecture, Quito, Ecuador, 1996
  • "union of International Architects Exhibition," UIA Barcelona 96 - Zal Competition, XIX Congress, 1996
  • "Young Architects & Designers Exhibition," Maison D'Etre Gallery, Toronto, ON, 1993
  • "Student Exhibition," DIS - Danish Inetrnational Program, University of Michigan, 1989

Competitions

  • Museum for Tulum, Mexico, Arquine International Architectural Ideas Competition, 2006
  • St. Mark's Coptic Canadian Village, Toronto, International Urban Design/Architectural Competition, 2003
  • New Tomihiro Museum of Shi-Ga, Azuma Village, Japan, International Architectural Competition, 2001
  • UIA Barcelona 96 - Zal, Barcelona, Spain, International Urban Design Competition, UIA XIX Congress, 1996
  • New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston, Massachusetts, International Competition, 1991
  • Peachtree Street - Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, International Urban Design Competition, 1990
  • Hunt Pavilion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1990