A. Alberto Lugo
A. Alberto Lugo currently holds the position of founding partner at Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF) in Southern California, a role he has fulfilled since 2019. In his capacity as founding partner, he is pivotal in managing the day-to-day operations and design initiatives for a diverse range of projects the firm undertakes. Collaborating closely with a team of executive board members, he oversees the recruitment of talented architects, orchestrating the planning, organization, and execution of innovative designs for commercial and public buildings that incorporate the core principles of modern architectural engineering.
Professional Journey
Before establishing FFAF, Alberto dedicated a decade as a Senior Architect at premier architectural firms such as Parkins and Rhodon in New York and Fentrell Architects in San Francisco. His earlier career includes a significant tenure at Macaby and Roy, where he started as a Senior Architectural Design Strategist in 2003 and was promoted to Senior Architect by 2008. His roots in architecture trace back to Albany, NY, where he initially interned and later served as a Project Architect at a firm founded by his father in 1990. Before joining his father’s firm in 2002, he also explored business consulting for a NYC-based small business development firm.
Academic Background
Lugo began his higher education with a Bachelor of Business from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000, but soon pivoted to architecture, obtaining his Master of Architecture from Cornell University in 2002, where he graduated with distinction. His academic pursuit continued at Cornell, where he earned further credentials in Building Science and Technology and Environmental Systems in 2003, deepening his expertise in environmentally-conscious building and design.
Architectural Contributions
Over the past twenty years, A. Alberto Lugo has participated in numerous high-profile architectural projects. Notable among these was his collaboration with the San Francisco Historic Buildings Committee in 2012 to design renovations for public service spaces and his work in 2015 with the Hagman’s Group in NYC to create a pioneering sustainable structure. His portfolio at Parkins and Rhodon includes leading the design of a comprehensive shopping center, contributing to a multi-story house of worship, and collaborating on affordable housing initiatives with the local urban development team.
Commitment to Sustainability
Environmental protection through sustainable design has been the cornerstone of Lugo’s work for over a decade. He is revered in various professional circles for his adeptness in drafting designs that integrate ecological sustainability. His efforts extend beyond his professional work; in 2015, he founded the Architecture and Earth Awareness Foundation to educate architects, builders, and engineers on sustainable practices, impacting over 400 major building projects globally.
Community Engagement and Recognition
A. Alberto Lugo is actively involved in community service, offering his skills pro bono to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Homes for Veterans, and The Make It Right at Home Foundation. His contributions to these causes have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as the top contributor at Homes for Veterans, the Voice of Reason award by the Green Initiative Climate Council, and nominations for prestigious awards like the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019 and the Architecture Master’s Prize in 2020, winning the Architectural Visionary award in 2021.