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JPA architects is an architectural and development firm specializing in multi-family projects, K-12 school projects, and multi-site retail projects including financial institutions, restaurants and stores.

REASONS OUR CLIENTS LIKE WORKING WITH US:
Design/Build and General Contractor experience results in more accuracy of cost and time estimates.
Quality management system results in more predictable costs and time of execution.
Management systems minimize change orders and cost overruns.
Principal directly in charge and available to client.
Effective and timely communication throughout project execution.
Multistate and national certifications.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
Registered Architect in: California, Texas, Nevada, Oregon, Florida, Mexico. NCARB certified.

CERTIFICATIONS:
HABE – Hispanic American Business Enterprise
MBE – Minority Business Enterprise

Our Staff

JORGE PEÑA AIA

ARCHITECT

JORGE PEÑA AIA

 

 

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Facultad de Architectura, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico, 1976.

Professional Licenses:

Licensed Architect, Texas – 1984 (No. 10021)
Licensed Architect, California – 1982 (No. C13468)
Licensed Architect, Nevada – 2004 (No. 5183)
Licensed Architect, Oregon – 2007 (No. 5330)
Licensed Architect, Florida – 2011 (AR95878)
Licensed Architect, Mexico – 1976 (No. 434505)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification – 1984 (No. 29738)
Licensed General Contractor, San Marcos, Texas – 2012 (No. 25280)

Professional Affiliations:

American Institute of Architects- Professional Member
AIA San Antonio – Professional Member
Texas Society of Architects – Professional Member
McGraw-Hill Construction Architect Panel – Member

BLANCA IDALIA GARZA

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MEXICO

BLANCA IDALIA GARZA

 

 

Education:

Professional Degree, Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, (U.A.N.L.), Monterrey, México, 1975.
Black Belt in Quality Statistic and 6 Sigma (U.A.N.L.).
Lead auditor ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor ISO 22000 ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Project Management, (Beyond Quality Systems, S.C.)
Actualization from the International Standard ISO 9001-2000. (Lloyd´s Register Quality Assurance)
Workshop; ISO 22000, (Lloyd´s Register Quality Assurance).

Professional Registrations:

Registered Chemist-Pharmaceutical/Biology, Mexico – 1975 (No. 592562)
Certified QMS Auditor, International Register of Certificated Auditors, IRCA (No. 1189302 QMS)
Certified Lead Auditor, ISO 22000:2005, International Register of Certified Auditors, IRCA (No. 1189302 FSMS).
Accredited Lead Auditor, International Standardized Testing Organization, ISTO (No. 240/52/31/001).
Internal Auditor, ISO 15189, International Quality Management Systems University, TÃœV SUD.

JOSE G. JIMENEZ

SR. ARCHITECT

JOSE G. JIMENEZ

 

Education:
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Architecture and Urban Design
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Architecture
The Athens Center of Ekistics, Athens, Greece
Post-Graduate Studies in Urban Planning and Research

Professional Registrations:
Architect Licenses: Texas # 3470 (1967); California # C-9385 (1977)
NCARB Certification # 15223 (1974)
Professional Affiliations:
Construction Specification Institute (CSI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)

JAIME A. JIMENEZ

PROJECT MANAGER

JAIME A. JIMENEZ

 

Education:
University of Texas at San Antonio 2008-2011
Master of Architecture

University of Texas at San Antonio 2003-2008
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Professional Affiliations:
Internship Development Program (completed)

We provide the following services:

  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Land evaluation and Facilities Planning
  • City, county entitlements, advocacy
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Historic Preservation and Renovation
  • CAD Construction Documentation (Drawings and Specifications)
  • Specifications Consulting Services
  • 3D Computer Visualization and Digital Model Building
  • Construction Administration
  • LEED project commissioning
  • Building Information
  • Modeling (BIM) implementation
    Design-Build services to Contractors

We have completed the following project types:

  • Commercial – Shopping Centers, Office Buildings, Restaurants, Fast Food Drive Thru’s, Car Wash, Health & Fitness, Automotive Shops, Automotive Dealerships, Religious Facilities, Banks, Adaptive re-use.
    Industrial – Warehouses, Logistics Centers, Manufacturing Facilities
    Offices – Corporate H.Q., office lease space, medical, professional.
    Tenant Improvements - Offices, Retail spaces, industrial facilities.
    Historic Preservation – Research and Adaptation, Neighborhood renewal.
    Residential – Single-Family custom homes, Merchant Housing Tracts, Additions, Renovations, Apartments, and Condominiums.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Project Control has worked with Jorge Pena AIA and his firm JPA architects since 2001 on several building projects.  My experience in working with JPA architects has been excellent. In particular they have very good design experience and provide excellent working drawings.  I’ve trust them with all architectural matters including codes, building details, site planning and they are great coordinators with the architect’s consultants.” 

 

 

 

Dick McNary, President and COO, Project Control of Texas, Inc., Client

“JPA architects have worked with San Felipe Del Rio CISD on various projects over the past 2 years. As the District’s Superintendent, I have been able to observe Mr. Peña’s work on a professional level. Most recently, Mr. Peña and his firm worked collaboratively with District leadership team and community stakeholders in the development and proposal of a $60 million project. Mr. Peña spent every valuable moment reviewing and understanding the needs of the District, which ultimately resulted in effective cost estimates and schematic designs for this project.”

 

 

Carlos Rios, Ed D., Superintendent of Schools, San Felipe Del Rio CISD

I am pleased to provide this letter of reference for Jorge Pena AIA with JPA architects. Border Federal Credit Union has worked with JPA architects since 2012 on several of our branch projects, including an in-store branch in Del Rio, TX and our full-service branch facility in Crystal City, TX. My experience in working with Mr. Pena on these projects has been excellent. His building design experience and well-prepared working drawings are great traits of his professionalism. Mr. Pena is one to be trusted with all architectural matters including codes, building details, site planning and his ability to oversee and interact with other building consultants. It is with confidence that I highly recommend Mr. Pena for providing architectural Services.

Maria J. Martinez, President/CEO, Border Federal Credit Union, Client

“I am pleased to provide this letter of reference for Jorge Peña, AIA. President of JPA architects. Amistad Consulting Services, Inc. has worked along JPA architects since 2012 on several projects. My experience in working with Mr. Peña on these projects has been excellent. In particular he has a very good design experience and provides very good working drawings. I’ve trust on Mr. Peña to handle all architectural matters, including codes, building details, site planning, etc. In addition, they are very good at coordinating the flow of work, among the various consultants involved in each project I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Peña for providing architectural services with any business.”

Abner Martinez, P.E. Principal Amistad Consulting Services, Inc. Client
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