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

1. 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