March 1, 2023

Rolluda Architects

Tompkins

Shah

Park

Ho

Garcia

Clark

Rolluda Architects, Inc. welcomed six new staff members between June 2022 and January 2023.

Steven Garcia has joined the firm as an IT and office support assistant. Garcia is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Computer Science. Part of his work experience includes writing and video editing for The Daily Iowan.

Mia Ho joined the firm as a designer III associate. Ho has a Ph.D. in Built Environment from the University of Washington where she also worked as a teaching assistant. She has 10 years of preservation experience in New Jersey and New York working at companies like Walter B. Melvin Architects, Stephen Tilly, and Historic Building Architects. Her other accomplishments include earning a master's degree in Art History from the National Taiwan University and another one in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. All on top of her bachelor's degree in Architecture which she earned at Tamkang University, Taiwan.

Julia Park is now a project architect I at Rolluda. Park is a University of WA graduate with over 20 years of experience covering a diverse range of projects from residential high-rises to government facilities. She's worked for notable firms in Washington that facilitated her involvement in the renovation of the Truman Elementary, Alderwood Elementary, and Challenger Elementary schools.

Pranali Shah is now a designer III associate at Rolluda. Shah is a registered architect in India and a graduate with a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Academy of Architecture in Mumbai. She practiced earthen architecture while in Ladakh. When she moved to Seattle, she got the opportunity to work on residential projects while working for another firm. Currently, she is working on school and non-profit projects for Rolluda Architects.

Norma Tompkins joined the firm as a designer II associate. Tompkins earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas in Mexico where she was also licensed. When she moved to Seattle, she took architecture-related classes at the University of Washington. Her interest in sustainable practices inspired her to pursue a bachelor's degree in Applied Science in Sustainable Building Science Technology from South Seattle College and get certified as a LEED Green Associate. She was part of the international team designing flagship stores of Starbucks. She's worked with a wide range of projects which include restaurants, health clinics, workspaces, and residences. Currently, Tompkins is working on King County Waste Stations North and South relocation, and the Vashon Waste Station Model.

Alexander Clark returned to the firm as principal/projects controls following a year-long sabbatical. He's been a Principal of Rolluda Architects since 2012. With 25 plus years of work experience in architecture ranging from government, public and educational sector clients, Clark brings with him a wealth of useful knowledge as he takes on more of a financial and operations manager role for Rolluda Architects this time around. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor's degree in Architecture minoring in Fine Arts. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, and a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA).