David A.
Architectural Designer / Drafter
Los Angeles,
United States
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About
I am a Los Angeles-based senior architectural designer with more than 15 years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and urban projects across California and Ecuador. I hold a Bachelor of Architecture from Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2008). My education was further enriched by arts and architecture coursework at Chaffey College in California (2002) and interior design studies through UC Riverside Extension (2003).
My career seamlessly blends hands-on construction leadership, sophisticated high-end design, and a strong commitment to sustainable innovation. My recent collaboration with DS Ewing Architects Inc. in Pasadena, contributing to residential and renovation projects for private and public clients, overseeing design development, interior design, and code compliance.
From April 2022 to June 2025, I served as Senior Architectural Designer at Hi-Tech Design Inc. in Los Angeles, where I led the planning and design of new single-family homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in LA and Beverly Hills (up to approximately 10,000 sq.ft.), producing complete design and construction documentation. Earlier positions include Designer at Kritzinger & Rao Design, Inc. (2020–2022), where I supported commercial, residential, and master planning efforts as assistant project manager; Construction Manager and Principal Designer at A E Arquitectura Ejecucion in Quito, Ecuador (2017–2019), supervising the construction of a 23-unit reinforced concrete housing development; and Project Designer at Q3 / Taller Idea Arquitectura (2010–2012).
Between 2012 and 2017, my independent consulting in Ecuador resulted in numerous completed projects, including multi-family apartment buildings (such as Arezzo apartments with 31 units and Brescia- 23 housing units), single-family residences, warehouses, and larger residential complexes. My early U.S. experience included CAD drafting and civil engineering support.
I completed specialized workshops in permaculture and bio-construction (2012). Fluent in English and Spanish. I skillfully bridge rigorous professional practice with visionary advocacy, inspiring resilient and culturally attuned futures through design competitions and community dialogue.
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My career seamlessly blends hands-on construction leadership, sophisticated high-end design, and a strong commitment to sustainable innovation. My recent collaboration with DS Ewing Architects Inc. in Pasadena, contributing to residential and renovation projects for private and public clients, overseeing design development, interior design, and code compliance.
From April 2022 to June 2025, I served as Senior Architectural Designer at Hi-Tech Design Inc. in Los Angeles, where I led the planning and design of new single-family homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in LA and Beverly Hills (up to approximately 10,000 sq.ft.), producing complete design and construction documentation. Earlier positions include Designer at Kritzinger & Rao Design, Inc. (2020–2022), where I supported commercial, residential, and master planning efforts as assistant project manager; Construction Manager and Principal Designer at A E Arquitectura Ejecucion in Quito, Ecuador (2017–2019), supervising the construction of a 23-unit reinforced concrete housing development; and Project Designer at Q3 / Taller Idea Arquitectura (2010–2012).
Between 2012 and 2017, my independent consulting in Ecuador resulted in numerous completed projects, including multi-family apartment buildings (such as Arezzo apartments with 31 units and Brescia- 23 housing units), single-family residences, warehouses, and larger residential complexes. My early U.S. experience included CAD drafting and civil engineering support.
I completed specialized workshops in permaculture and bio-construction (2012). Fluent in English and Spanish. I skillfully bridge rigorous professional practice with visionary advocacy, inspiring resilient and culturally attuned futures through design competitions and community dialogue.
Experience
- Senior Architectural Designer DS Ewing Architects INC · Full-time Jun 2025 – Mar 2026 9 mos Pasadena, CA, United States Residential and Renovation project planning for private and city/public clients; Design, construction & permit planning; interior design; consultant management including Structural, MEP and material resources.
- Architectural Designer Hitech Design Inc · Full-time Apr 2022 – Jun 2025 3 yrs 2 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States Residential and Interior design planning for new construction in LA & Beverly Hills area (+/-10,000 sq.ft. size projects), ADU’s; Design documents, permitting plans through Construction Documents.
- Architectural Designer KRITZINGER & RAO DESIGN, INC · Full-time Jan 2020 – Mar 2022 2 yrs 2 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States Commercial, Residential, Urban master plan for local and international projects (public & private clients), assistant PM.
Education
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito Architect, ARCHITECTURE 2003 – 2008
Licenses & Certifications
- Architect Sep 2009 – Present
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Joined: March 30, 2026
Last seen: April 20, 2026
Area of Expertise
Construction Drawings
Interior Design
Home Design
Design & Drafting
Commercial Drafting
New Residential Design
Remodeling Design
AutoCAD Drafting & Design
AutoCAD Design Services
Floor Plan Design
2D CAD Design Services
PDF to CAD Conversion
Architectural 3D Modeling
2D to 3D Modeling
Architectural Site Plans
2D Drawings and Floor Plans
Architectural Model Making
Architectural Sketch Design Services
Architectural Drafting Services
As-Built Drawings
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Los Angeles, CA, United States