SOHL SOLACE
15637 Avenida Alcachofa, Apt D, San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 254-2611 | architectlds@gmail.com | newsketches.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Versatile architectural designer and licensed contractor with over 20 years of experience in custom residential and small commercial design-build projects. Expert in integrating architectural and landscape design with hands-on construction oversight. Proven ability to deliver elegant, sustainable, and detail-oriented projects on time and within budget. Seeking to join a collaborative firm to contribute design leadership, technical expertise, and construction insight.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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NewSketches LLC, San Diego, CA License No. 1128473
Nov 2020 – Present
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Led design and construction of custom homes, ADUs, a restaurant, and a professional office complex (V-Axis 4+1)
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Completed architectural design and secured approved construction permits for an El Cajon, CA, restaurant project.
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Finalized design and permit documents for an office professional complex (V-Axis 4+1), now ready for submission to San Diego County.
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Oversaw all phases from concept through construction, including permitting, structural coordination, budgeting, and on-site supervision.
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Integrated natural landscape elements, native planting, and sustainability into all design strategies.
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Directed client relations, consultant coordination, and construction execution across multiple active projects.
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Local Design Studio – New York, NY & Rhode Island
Architectural Designer, Construction & Project Manager
Apr 2009 – Aug 2020
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Developed full construction document sets and 3D visualizations for custom homes and apartment renovations.
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Supervised site construction and ensured alignment with design intent and building codes.
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Completed the design and construction of a custom home in Rhode Island.
(Project in the Forest) — a site-responsive, sustainable residential design integrated into wooded terrain. -
Also completed several high-end apartment renovations in Manhattan.
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Sussan Lari Architect PC – New York, NY
Architectural Designer
Apr 2008 – Mar 2009
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Assisted in the design of high-end single- and multi-family residential projects in Long Island.
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Created presentation drawings and design packages for client and city approval.
Saeed Design Studio – California
Architectural Designer
Oct 2004 – Mar 2008
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Designed and drafted single- and multi-family residential projects throughout California.
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Contributed to conceptual design, plan development, and client presentations.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Design & Drafting: AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop, Hand Drafting
Visualization: 3D Rendering, Conceptual Modeling, Site Integration
Project Oversight: Construction Management, Permit Processing, Budgeting, Site Supervision
Additional Tools: GIMP, Microsoft Office Suite
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EDUCATION
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NewSchool Of Architecture & Design – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Architecture | 2023
Beheshti University – Tehran, Iran
Master of Architecture | Oct 1987 – Sep 1996
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CERTIFICATIONS
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California Building Contractor License – License No. 1128473 – 2020 – Present
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Architecture License, Iran (Lic. #10-1-0-31169) – 2001 – 2006​​
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