Jose Alvarez
Principal Architect @Eskewdumezripple
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Architect @Eskewdumezripple
EDUCATION
Tulane University
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Building Construction Technology
Universidad Jose Maria Vargas - Caracas, VE
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Design and Applied Arts
ABOUT JOSE ALVAREZ
A native of Caracas, Venezuela, José has worked with EskewDumezRipple for more than 25 years. A talented architect and leader, José maintains the design and delivery responsibility for the studio’s mixed-use design group. In recent projects, including the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs in Charlottesville, VA, and the Mya mixed-use affordable housing in Salt lake City, José has reinforced the role of architecture as a catalyzing force for elevating urban life and strengthening communities.José has played a pivotal role in positioning the firm as an experienced national thought leader. His ability for navigating unique cost challenges and working collaboratively with local stakeholders has solidified his reputation as a transformative figure within the architectural community. Jose was named an Associate in the studio in 2007, Principal in 2013 and maintains ongoing leadership roles in the training and mentoring of EDR’s youngest designers.In addition to his architectural design expertise, José leads the EDR MLK Day of Service Program, a pro bono annual firm-wide initiative design to amplify the capacity of organizations working to better New Orleans community. José has served as AIA State Delegate and as the President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Louisiana Chapter; as well as Program Coordinator tor for AIA New Orleans Young Architect Forum (YAF), winner of the 2016 AIA Emerging Professionals Exhibit and the AIA LA Emerging Professionals Award. José was the recipient of the 2015 AIA Young Architect Award for showing exceptional leadership and making significant contributions to the profession and was recently featured in the AIA Center for Civic Leadership publication “Living Your Life as a Leader.\" Jose is currently serving as Commissioner for the City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) and serves on the Advisory Board for Colloqate Design Studio, a multidisciplinary nonprofit Design Justice practice focused on the design of spaces of racial, social and cultural equity.In 2015 José received the Young Architect Award by the American Institute of Architects, and in 2025, he was inducted into the College of Fellows, joining an elite group that represents just 3% of AIA members.
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