ALMA JAUREGUI
House & Robertson Architects
SAY IT LOUD - CALIFORNIA Exhibitor
California Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
The people I work with are my daily inspiration. I’ve learned that the only way to truly succeed is to work with a great team. I’m inspired by the environment within the office where we cultivate opportunities to grow and learn from one another.
ALMA JAUREGUI
Bio:
Alma Jauregui leads the San Francisco branch of House & Robertson Architects, where her high degree of expertise in working on multifaceted projects and commitment to excellence are a great asset for the firm. She has a thirst for knowledge and endeavors to learn not only new technologies but information on each specialty that she manages. As a first-generation Mexican woman, she has risen to become one of the 1.7% licensed Hispanic architects in the field.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
At 15, I had an opportunity to travel to Europe. The moment I stepped into Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, I was overwhelmed with awe and wonder. I chose to become an architect, dedicated to creating spaces that would inspire and cultivate awe in others.
What do you do?
I am a managing principal of House & Robertson Architects, San Francisco branch. HRA is dedicated exclusively to providing executive architect services. You could say that we are the ringleader in all aspects of the design and construction process.
What excites you in the work you do?
A day never goes by when I am not learning or discovering new ways to solve a problem. Due to the nature of the work I do, I rarely work on the same building typology from one project to the next.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
The people I work with are my daily inspiration. I’ve learned that the only way to truly succeed is to work with a great team. I’m inspired by the environment within the office where we cultivate opportunities to grow and learn from one another.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
My proudest professional accomplishment is taking part in redefining the San Francisco skyline with the construction of 415 Natoma. I cannot begin to explain the overwhelming pride I feel every time I drive up fwy and see it front and center.
Featured Project Name:
415 Natoma
Featured Project Location:
415 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA
Featured Project Completion Date:
02/2022
Role in Featured Project:
Executive Architect
Featured Project Description:
415 Natoma is a 25 story, 668,000 SF office building, located at the 5th and Howard st. in San Francisco. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the tower has a façade designed with modulated metal panels, with a ground floor retail. The project was headed by strong women in the AE industry, Swathi Bonda at Brookfield Properties, Angela Wu at KPF, Marisa Williams at Swinerton, and myself. All women from different backgrounds were able to deliver this project amid a pandemic with little to no issues.
