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ELIAS HERNANDEZ
Aspiring Architect
(469) 655-2942
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliashernandez-25b077197/ elias.hernandez1017@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Versatile architectural designer with experience in residential, industrial, and higher education projects. I focus on design clarity, technical precision, and bringing strong visual communication to every phase of work. From early concepts to construction documentation. Driven by thoughtful, well-crafted design and always looking to contribute to meaningful, design-forward projects across scales.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University
Master of Architecture / Master of Business Administration
Certificate in Urban and Community Design
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architectual History Minor Business Administration Minor
Richland Collegiate High School of Math, Science, and Engineering
Associate of Science (Dual-credit program)
SKILLS
Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
Skilled in producing construction drawings and design documentation
Exceptional visual presentation and layout abilities
Clear communicator with cross-disciplinary coordination experience
Fluent in English and Spanish
Organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in meeting tight deadlines
AFFILIATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
AIA Austin Latinos in Architecture (LiA) Committee Member
Co-Production of Liminal Spaces: Tectonics and Politics of Socio-Environmental Justice in Urban Thresholds Biennale Architettura 2023 – Published and exhibited at the Venice Biennale
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Technican
Austin Studio Architects | Austin, Tx
Contribute to high-end residential projects through all phases of design and documentation. Support project teams with detailed drawings, custom residential components, and consultant coordination.
Deepening focus on refined residential detailing, expressive design solutions, and clear communication from concept through construction.
Designer
Page Southerland Page | Dallas, Tx
Worked on projects in the industrial and higher education sectors, contributing to construction documentation, consultant coordination, and site observation.
Strengthened technical skills and developed team leadership through close collaboration across disciplines and project phases.
Architectural Intern
O’Brien Architects | Dallas / Plano, Tx
Focused on multi-family residential projects, contributing to early design development through construction documentation. Participated in site visits, assisted with consultant coordination, and produced technical drawings tailored for permitting and construction.
Built a strong foundation in project workflows, code application, and client-oriented design delivery.
Designer
Complete Fire Protection | Sunnyvale, Tx
Designed architectural layouts for fire safety systems, including sprinkler routing and code compliance. Worked closely with contractors and architects to ensure seamless technical integration and documentation accuracy.
CO - PRODUCTION OF LIMINAL SPACES TECTONICS AND POLITICS OF SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN URBAN THRESHOLD
BIENALLE ARCHITETTRE 2023
This project debuted at the 2023 Biennale Architettura and marked the conclusion of my final design studio semester during my graduate studies at Texas Tech University. Our exploration centered on the socio-economic challenges present in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Houston, Texas. Through extensive research, we analyzed and compared the two cities, aiming to design cohesive spaces along floodplains that fostered urban connectivity. We discovered commonalities linking the cities through economic dynamics, cultural influences, transitional spaces, and water management strategies.
HOUSTON, TX - SITE PLAN
BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT
OPEN EXHIBITION / SEATING AREA
The open exhibition presents Amsterdam’s historical narrative through the lens of the Holocaust and Anne Frank. Designed as an inviting public space, the project strengthens its relationship to the city by fostering openness and continuity with the urban environment.
CHILDREN’S PLAY ZONE
The Houston intervention prioritizes urban connectivity, drawn from Amsterdam’s successful integration of public space and infrastructure. These principles inform strategies to enhance the riverfront through improved circulation, public access, and spatial continuity between the city and the river.
UT TYLER - SCIENCE BUILDING
The Science Building is a new addition to the UT Tyler campus, shaped by challenging topography and significant grade changes across the site. With approximately half of the lower floor located below grade, the design was driven by maximizing daylight through the strategic use of high clerestory windows.
The overall concept is grounded in the campus’s architectural history. Rather than introducing a contrasting modern expression, the building aligns with its context through materiality, façade articulation, and massing. South-facing louvers provide solar control, while the building geometry frames views toward the campus river.
OLD GLORY RD.
COLLEGEEXISTINGOFARTS ANDSCIENCES
NEW SCIENCE BUILDING
EXISTING ROBERT R. MUNTZ LIBRARY
My responsibilities included coordinating finishes, ceiling systems, and material palettes with interior designers; integrating audiovisual and security camera systems with the security team; and collaborating with university facilities to address maintenance, cleaning, and long-term operational needs. The scope also included coordination of laboratory systems, including hydrogen and nitrogen piping, along with other building infrastructure.
BUILDING
GLOBAL WAFERS OF AMERICA
My role on the GlobalWafers project focused on site development and interdisciplinary coordination within a phased design-build framework. Responsibilities included landscape scope and civil coordination, addressing grading, site interfaces, and integration with building systems, as well as the detailing of all exit stairs and steps with attention to constructability and code compliance.
PHASE 7 & 8
PHASE 5 & 6
PHASE 3 & 4
PHASE 1 & 2
HARWELL RESIDENCE
AUSTIN STUDIO ARCHITECTS
SHARP RESIDENCE
AUSTIN STUDIO ARCHITECTS
The Sharp Residence is a spec home currently under construction. This project marked my first opportunity to contribute from preliminary sketching through final construction submittal. The design is rooted in a Spanish Revival concept, emphasizing natural light, warmth, and a strong relationship between interior spaces and the outdoors.
Site constraints played a key role in shaping the design, most notably the pool geometry, which responds directly to the angular building setback lines. My responsibilities also included close coordination with interior designers on finish selections, collaboration with structural engineers on building elements, and coordination with civil engineers to address site conditions and overall site development.
AUSTIN STUDIO ARCHITECTS
DRIFTWOOD VILLA DUPLEXES
These duplexes are currently under construction and were designed to share a cohesive architectural identity while allowing variation in floor plan organization and overall massing. The intent was to maintain visual consistency across the development while responding to programmatic needs and site conditions through distinct layouts.
Each duplex contains two units, with the Building A unit type repeated as a mirrored condition, and the Building B unit type developed using the same approach. This strategy allows for efficiency in construction while creating subtle variation in form and spatial experience between the two buildings.
DUPLEX A BUILDING 1
SONDERING LANE
While all renderings were produced by a thirdparty visualization team, I managed the full coordination process from initial setup through final delivery. My responsibilities included establishing specific camera views aligned with design intent, specifying materials and finishes, and providing detailed, iterative feedback to guide revisions and maintain consistency with the architectural vision.
I also oversaw invoicing on a six-month cycle and served as the primary point of contact throughout production. Because the visualization team was based in Latin America, all coordination and communication were conducted in Spanish, supporting efficient collaboration and timely delivery of final renderings.
