SOHL SOLACE

Architectural Designer • Design-Build Project Manager

San Diego, California

(858) 254-2611 | architectlds@gmail.com |   newsketches.com 

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Architectural designer and California-licensed General Building Contractor with 20+ years of experience in residential, ADU, and small commercial design-build projects. Skilled in producing complete construction-document packages in AutoCAD and Revit, managing permitting processes, coordinating structural/MEP consultants, and leading on-site construction to ensure alignment with design intent.
Expert in rapid freehand sketching and hand-drawn visuals, streamlining design communication and accelerating client approvals.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Architectural Design • Design-Build Delivery • Construction Documents (CDs) • Permitting & Approvals • Code Compliance (CBC / IRC / Title 24) • BIM / Revit • 3D Modeling (Rhino, Blender) • Consultant Coordination • Construction Management • Value Engineering • Client Communication.

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EXPERIENCE

​​NewSketches LLC, San Diego, CA  

​Architectural Designer / Construction & Project Manager (2020-Present)

• Led architectural design and construction for residential and small commercial projects (500–10,500 sq. ft.)
• Produced complete construction-document (CD) sets in AutoCAD and Revit, coordinated Title 24 compliance, reduced plan-check revisions
• Managed on-site construction teams, subcontractors, schedules, and quality control

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Local Design Studio - New York, NY & Rhode Island

Architectural Designer / Construction Manager (2009-2020)

• Designed permit-ready documents for homes, remodels, and apartment upgrades.
• Coordinated consultants and resolved technical issues before permit submission.​​​​​

 

SELECTED PROJECTS

​​Walltra 8 - Office Suite Renovation (1,500 sq. ft.)
Lead Designer & Construction Manager
• Eight-month delivery from concept to completion
• $200,000 construction budget
• Achieved $20,000 savings by designing a mezzanine for utilities, HVAC, and electrical systems
• Responsible for design development, permitting, subcontractor coordination, and construction oversight
Project In The Forest - Custom Residence (3,000 sq. ft.) + Secret Garden (15,000 sq. ft.)
Lead Designer & Construction Manager
• Four-year project from concept to completion
• 18 months spent obtaining demolition, well, and construction permits
• 2.5-year construction phase
• $100,000 garden construction cost
• Achieved $15,000 in savings by reusing all boulders from site excavation
• Directed architectural design, landscape layout, technical detailing, and full construction management
ADU Portfolio (500-1,500 sq. ft.) - Designer / Manager 

• Designed and coordinated multiple ADU typologies
• Managed consultants, permitting, schedules, and budget alignment

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LICENSES

​​California Licensed General Building Contractor | CSLB License No. 1128473
Architectural License - Tehran, Iran | Lic. #10-1-0-31169 – 2001 – 2006

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SOFTWARE

​​Revit (Advanced) • AutoCAD (Expert) • Rhino (Intermediate) • SketchUp • Gimp • Blender (Advanced) • MS Office

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EDUCATION

​Master of Architecture, Program (GPA 4.0) |  NewSchool of Architecture & Design                        
Master of Architecture | Beheshti University​

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PORTFOLIO

​​Portfolio | Sohl Solace