Laila S. Montenegro, Associate AIA, Architectural + Interior Designer

Laila Montenegro is a multi-cultural, Polish American-Iroquois and Nicaraguan (Miskito) Architectural Designer II. She completed her Masters of Architecture thesis in 2017, which focused on Sustainable Architecture, Urban Planning, cultural and environmental preservation. Her design methodology focuses on incorporating sustainable innovative design practices into every project. Her interest in Architecture stems from a passion for world travel, art history and cultural diversity. Laila has extensive knowledge in Marketing, Interior Design, Design-Build residential and commercial projects, and is currently building experience in Native American Architecture. She has volunteered in several grassroots projects in the Philippines, Israel, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Canada and several states across the United States, which encourage local community collaboration and social empowerment programs.
Education
Masters of Architecture, Academy of Art University, C.A. 2017
Bachelors of Science in Interior Design, High Point University, N.C. 2006
Minor in Art History and Studio Art, High Point University, N.C. 2006
Professional Practice
7 Directions Architects / Planners Architectural Designer, Architect, Seattle, WA, 2016-present
Living Blueprint LLC, Principle Designer, Seattle, WA, 2013- present
Rally Marketing Group, Event Planner/ Team Lead, Seattle, WA, 2009-2012
5AM Productions Inc, Set Designer, Seattle, WA, 2009-2011
LKA Architecture, Lead Interior Designer, Architectural Drafter, Seattle, WA, 2006-2009
Representative Projects
Roberto Maestas Sculpture Project, Seattle, WA, 2017
- Entry Stage and Kiosko Project, Seattle, WA, 2017
Dat-naa-svt Housing Village, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, CA, in-progress
Stillaguamish Housing Village, Arlington, WA, in-progress
The Station Cafe, Seattle, WA, 2017
Simmons Residence, Seattle, WA, 2016
Roy Residence, Seattle, WA, 2016
Dr. Srinivasan Leschi Residence, Seattle, WA 2009
Wong-Miller Residence, CA, 2008
King-Ohana Residence, HI, 2007
Dolan Residence, Seattle, WA, 2006
Oskui Residence, High Point, NC 2005
Dr. Watkins, Dental Clinic, Greensboro, NC 2004
Skills
AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Vector Works, Solid Works, Adobe Suite, Design Workshop support/facilitation