Jose C. Ribera AIA
Architect
Boston, MA, USA
617 259 8140
joseribera.prosite.com
Work Experience
Fidelity Investments
Senior Director, Design Strategy
December 2018
- November 2019
Massachusetts, United States
Fidelity Investments
Director, Design Strategy
November 2015
- December 2018
Massachusetts, United States
Machado And Silvetti Associates Inc
Project Director/ Associate
November 2012
- September 2013
Massachusetts, United States
Machado And Silvetti Associates Inc
Project Manager / Lead Designer
Designed, managed, and delivered various domestic and international projects in concert with the Project Director’s mentorship, and the Partner’s design leadership. Consistently appointed with leadership roles for high profile clients, actively participating in client and stakeholder meetings, maintaining a track record for delivering tailored design solutions within fast-tracked schedules, coordinating large sub-consultant teams, and managing upper-level staff expectations with project goals. Also responsible for leading, organizing and mentoring internal design teams, ranging from 2 – 15 people, setting team-work agendas, prioritizing and delegating critical path items, and managing budget, time and client needs, in tandem with shepherding the project’s design intent.
Menokin Museum and Conservation Center, Warsaw, VA
Gulf Research and Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phase 1, Presidential Exhibition Center (2008 -2009)
Phase 2, Research Center (2009 - 2010)
Al Ain Souks, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Menokin Museum and Conservation Center, Warsaw, VA
Gulf Research and Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phase 1, Presidential Exhibition Center (2008 -2009)
Phase 2, Research Center (2009 - 2010)
Al Ain Souks, Abu Dhabi, UAE
June 2008
- November 2012
Massachusetts, United States
Machado And Silvetti Associates Inc
Senior Designer
Mint Museums Uptown, Charlotte, NC
Belvedere Archaeological Park, Beirut, Lebanon
Citadel Square, Beirut, Lebanon
Belvedere Archaeological Park, Beirut, Lebanon
Citadel Square, Beirut, Lebanon
June 2006
- June 2008
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Machado And Silvetti Associates Inc
Designer
American University of Beirut, Olayan School of Business, Beirut, Lebanon
Arizona State University, Hassayampa Academic Village, Tempe, AZ
Silver Spring Town Square, Silver Spring, MD
Shady Hill School Arts Complex and Gymnasium, Cambridge, MA
Arizona State University, Hassayampa Academic Village, Tempe, AZ
Silver Spring Town Square, Silver Spring, MD
Shady Hill School Arts Complex and Gymnasium, Cambridge, MA
July 2004
- June 2006
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Marlon Blackwell Architect
Designer
Blessing Golf Clubhouse, 2005, Johnson, AR
January 2004
- June 2004
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Marlon Blackwell Architect
Intern
Summer Private Residence, New Construction, Michigan
May 2002
- August 2002
Arkansas, United States
Warner And Cunningham Inc.
Intern Designer
Private Residential Compound, New Construction, North Haven, ME
Private Residence, Renovation and Addition, Cambridge, MA
Private Residence, Renovation and Addition, Cambridge, MA
May 2001
- August 2001
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Glottman
Student Intern
Firm Marketing + Branding: Firm website design and launch, including brand identity development.
May 2000
- August 2000
Florida, United States
Education
University Of Arkansas
BArch.
Bachelor of Architecture, Professional Degree
August 1998
- May 2004
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Rome Study Abroad Program
Architecture, Urban Design, History, Historic Preservation, Italian Culture and Language Immersion
January 2003
- August 2003
Rome, Italy
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
US Bachelor Diploma, Bolivian Bachelor Diploma
Private American Overseas Day School (Pre-kinder to 12th Grade), taught in English, with specific courses in Spanish and French. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Bolivian Ministry of Education.
1983
- 1998
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Native),
Italian (Conversational),
Portuguese (Beginner),
Marketing and Business Development
With MACHADO AND SILVETTI ASSOCIATES INC.
The Menokin Glass Concept Project, (RFQ, RFP, Interview + Project Award, 2012)
Warsaw, Virginia
Al Ain National Museum, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Qasr Al Muwaiji Research Center, Phase 2, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Al-Ain Souks, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Renwick Gallery Major Renovation, (RFQ)
Washington, DC.
Aberdeen City Garden Competition, (RFQ)
Aberdeen, Scotland
The Menokin Glass Concept Project, (RFQ, RFP, Interview + Project Award, 2012)
Warsaw, Virginia
Al Ain National Museum, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Qasr Al Muwaiji Research Center, Phase 2, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Al-Ain Souks, (RFQ/RFP + Project Award, 2011)
Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Renwick Gallery Major Renovation, (RFQ)
Washington, DC.
Aberdeen City Garden Competition, (RFQ)
Aberdeen, Scotland
Design Competitions
With MACHADO AND SILVETTI ASSOCIATES INC.
Kuala Lumpur Financial District, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (1st Place)
Mint Museums, Charlotte, NC (1st Place)
Rotana Suites Hotel and Residential, Beirut, Lebanon
Block 20 Residential High-Rise, Beirut, Lebanon
Kuala Lumpur Financial District, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (1st Place)
Mint Museums, Charlotte, NC (1st Place)
Rotana Suites Hotel and Residential, Beirut, Lebanon
Block 20 Residential High-Rise, Beirut, Lebanon
Professional Honors
With MACHADO AND SILVETTI ASSOCIATES INC.
The Architect 50, Architect Magazine, May 2011
Firm ranked 11th in survey of top US architecture firms based on profitability, sustainable ethos, and design quality.
First Prize, Category 1: Work Abroad, 2010
13th SCA/CPAU Prize of Architecture (Bicentennial Edition)
Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Honor Award, 2010
New England Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Product Design Award, International Forum Design, 2007
Citadel Square Light Fixtures, Beirut, Lebanon
Sports and Leisure Future Award, 2006
Cityscape Architectural Review Awards
Citadel Square, Beirut, Lebanon
Projects with MARLON BLACKWELL ARCHITECT
Design Honor Award, 2007
Gulf States Regional, American Institute of Architects
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
Honor Award, 2006
Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
Copper in Architecture Award, 2009
North American Copper Development Association
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
“Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, 2008 - Top 1000 Buildings”
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
“An Architecture of the Ozarks: The Works of Marlon Blackwell“
Firm Monograph, Princeton Architectural Press, 2005
The Architect 50, Architect Magazine, May 2011
Firm ranked 11th in survey of top US architecture firms based on profitability, sustainable ethos, and design quality.
First Prize, Category 1: Work Abroad, 2010
13th SCA/CPAU Prize of Architecture (Bicentennial Edition)
Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Honor Award, 2010
New England Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Product Design Award, International Forum Design, 2007
Citadel Square Light Fixtures, Beirut, Lebanon
Sports and Leisure Future Award, 2006
Cityscape Architectural Review Awards
Citadel Square, Beirut, Lebanon
Projects with MARLON BLACKWELL ARCHITECT
Design Honor Award, 2007
Gulf States Regional, American Institute of Architects
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
Honor Award, 2006
Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
Copper in Architecture Award, 2009
North American Copper Development Association
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
“Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, 2008 - Top 1000 Buildings”
Blessings Golf Clubhouse, Johnson, Arkansas
“An Architecture of the Ozarks: The Works of Marlon Blackwell“
Firm Monograph, Princeton Architectural Press, 2005
Individual Honors
Young Architects Exhibition, Build Boston, “Dar Islam Mosque”, 2006
Guest Studio Critic, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2005, 2006
Guest Studio Critic, Boston Architectural Center, 2006
Academic Exhibitions, University of Arkansas, 2000, 2002, 2004
Publication, “Andata e Ritorno”, U of A Rome Study Center, Italy, 2003
Publication, University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2003, 2004
Scholarship, University of Arkansas, 1998 – 2004
Vitali Travel Scholarship, University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2003
Captain, Varsity Basketball Team, National League, 1998 Champions
Committee Chairman, Model United Nations, South American Chapter, 1997
Guest Studio Critic, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2005, 2006
Guest Studio Critic, Boston Architectural Center, 2006
Academic Exhibitions, University of Arkansas, 2000, 2002, 2004
Publication, “Andata e Ritorno”, U of A Rome Study Center, Italy, 2003
Publication, University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2003, 2004
Scholarship, University of Arkansas, 1998 – 2004
Vitali Travel Scholarship, University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2003
Captain, Varsity Basketball Team, National League, 1998 Champions
Committee Chairman, Model United Nations, South American Chapter, 1997
Affiliations and Registrations
Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (License No. 50380)
Architect Member, American Institute of Architects
Architect Member, Boston Society for Architects
IDP/ARE, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (No. 123282)
Volunteer Mentor/“Big Brother”, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Foundation, 2011, 2012
Architect Member, American Institute of Architects
Architect Member, Boston Society for Architects
IDP/ARE, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (No. 123282)
Volunteer Mentor/“Big Brother”, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Foundation, 2011, 2012
Proficiencies
Project Types:
Heritage Conservation and Reuse, Urban, Civic, Cultural, Higher Education, Marketing
Software:
AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Word, Excel
Personal Interests:
Triathlons, Marathons, Sailing, Sketching, Painting, Traveling, Jigsaw Puzzles, Guitar Playing
Heritage Conservation and Reuse, Urban, Civic, Cultural, Higher Education, Marketing
Software:
AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Word, Excel
Personal Interests:
Triathlons, Marathons, Sailing, Sketching, Painting, Traveling, Jigsaw Puzzles, Guitar Playing
Professional + Client References
Available and furnishable upon request.