Lucas Kartalim

About Lucas Kartalim

Licensed Architect and Senior Project Architect/ Manager with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing developments across California. Expert in project delivery from concept through construction administration, with deep command of CA Building Code, accessibility standards, entitlements, and BIM workflows. MBA-trained in strategic management, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership, bringing a strong business lens to architectural and development processes

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Studio T-Sq

   Apr 2016 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Lead and manage the delivery of complex, large-scale multifamily residential projects (100–460 units, Type construction) from concept through construction administration, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and regulatory requirements.Project Leadership & Delivery: Direct all phases of project delivery, from schematic design, entitlement, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Successfully deliver projects by coordinating cross-disciplinary teams and maintaining alignment with client expectations and municipal regulations Consultant Coordination: Spearhead seamless collaboration with MEP, structural, civil, landscape, security, and low-voltage consultants to meet critical milestones, ensuring integrated and high-quality deliverablesRegulatory Compliance: In-depth research and analysis of California Building Codes, Accessibility Standards, and Municipal Planning Codes to ensure full compliance and streamline permitting processes with building and planning officialsBIM Management: Oversee firm-wide implementation and optimization of REVIT Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, enhancing design accuracy, coordination, and project efficiency across teamsStakeholder Engagement: Foster strong client and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication, weekly coordination meetings to align on project progress, challenges, and solutionsTeam Leadership: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to internal teams of designers and job captains, guiding them from project inception to closeout while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environmentMilestone Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed project deadlines and key milestones by implementing robust project management processes and maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Master of Architecture - MArch

• Chinese Culture University

  Bachelor's degree, Architecture & Urban Design