{"id":332,"date":"2021-01-27T04:39:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T04:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scientiaarchitects.com\/dev\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2021-08-19T17:58:24","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T17:58:24","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scientiaarchitects.com\/dev\/about-us","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ABOUT US<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Phone Number: 281.978.2051<\/p>\n

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Cynthia Walston, FAIA, LEED AP<\/span><\/h3>\n

Expert \/ Mother \/ Philanthropist<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cynthia has expert planning abilities and a comprehensive understanding of laboratory environments. She excels in assessing client needs and developing a plan to meet them, regardless if it\u2019s a small renovation, adaptive reuse of space or a high-rise laboratory building. Cynthia leads clients through the process, from project definition to programming to design and project completion. Her project experience spans across academic teaching and research labs, medical and biotech R&D facilities, and clinical core laboratories.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”green” c_align=”center” active_section=”false” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1612113128610{padding-top: px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Learn More About Cynthia” tab_id=”1610994563729-fc5e6a9e-f4c6″][vc_row_inner el_class=”smtext”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Cynthia is frequently invited to speak at conferences on the subject of lab design and has developed and teaches a Labs 101 course. Cynthia authored the Houston Architecture Foundation\u2019s tour of the Texas Medical Center and often hosts the tour for the Houston AIA tours committee and national conferences. She has served on eight R&D Magazine Lab of the Year juries and served on the 2018 Texas College and University Facilities (TCUF) Planning Committee.<\/p>\n

Cynthia was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 2013 in recognition to her advancements in her profession through outstanding practice.<\/p>\n

A mother of two grown children, Cynthia is very involved at Grace Presbyterian Church, leading the evening women\u2019s bible studies. She is president of her HOA, treasurer of an investment club and looks forward to her annual \u201cgirls trip\u201d that started in 1993.[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”smtext”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Baylor College of Medicine*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nAlkek Research Building 350,000 SF of lab, support and office space (12 floors) with a 204,000 SF build-out (the college\u2019s first open lab design) and adaptive re-use of 110,000 SF of Nabisco Labs in an old cookie factory.<\/p>\n

Boston Children\u2019s Hospital*<\/span>
\n(Boston, MA)
\nResearch Master Plan which resulted in a multi-project initiative, including long-term growth needs for research and offices.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Health*<\/span>
\n(Dallas, TX)
\nClinical laboratory replacement.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s National Medical Center*<\/span>
\n(Washington, DC)
\nResearch Master Plan and Walter Reed Feasibility Study \u2013 Evaluated needs and proposed projects to aid in system growth over the next 20 years.<\/p>\n

Hospital for Sick Children*<\/span>
\n(Toronto, Canada)
\nResearch Institute Functional Program and Research Master Plan.<\/p>\n

IWK Health Centre*<\/span>
\n(Halifax, Nova Scotia)
\nResearch Institute Functional Program and Research Master Plan.<\/p>\n

Rice University*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nMultiple projects including: Keck Hall Bioengineering & Biochemistry Building renovation\/additions; Nanotechnology Research Lab; BioScience Research Collaborative (477,000 SF build out); New Emerging Science & Technology Center (NEST); and MD Anderson Biological Labs renovation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Texas A&M Health Science Center*<\/span>
\n(Bryan, TX)
\nMaster Plan, Health Professions Education Building, Medical Research and Education Building, Master planning through CA for new HSC campus to replace aging facilities. 265,000 SF.<\/p>\n

Texas Biomedical Research Institute*<\/span>
\n(San Antonio, TX)
\nEarl Slick Research Building.<\/p>\n

Texas Children\u2019s Hospital*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nFeigin Research Building \u2013 Renovated 12 floors and added 8 floors and 222,000 GSF for labs, offices, a training center and expansion of the vivarium at the base of the building.<\/p>\n

Texas Tech University Health Science Center*<\/span>
\n(Odessa, TX)
\nPermian Basin Academic Facility, New, 51,000 SF academic facility featuring classrooms, teaching\/research labs, offices, and a multi-use community center.<\/p>\n

The Methodist Hospital*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nPathology Master Plan and Microbiology Lab Replacement.<\/p>\n

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences*<\/span>
\n(Little Rock, AK)
\nMultiple projects including: Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Laboratories (12 story, 330,000 SF); Animal Facilities Master Plan, WPRCI Grant Support, and ROIDA Animal Facility.<\/p>\n

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\ncGMP Lab, Cancer Prevention Building, A 380,000 SF building focusing on cancer prevention, imaging, screening, and research and 2004 Campus redevelopment plan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]The University of Texas at San Antonio*<\/span>
\n(San Antonio, TX)
\nBiotechnology, Sciences & Engineering Building I, Tobin West Campus Laboratory Building.<\/p>\n

The University of Texas Medical Branch*<\/span>
\n(Galveston, TX)
\nEducation Center Programming, Program for 160,000 SF advanced technology interprofessional education space between the schools of medicine, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences. Garcia Research Lab.<\/p>\n

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center*<\/span>
\n(Bastrop, TX)
\nBasic Research and Education Building.<\/p>\n

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin*<\/span>
\n(Odessa, TX)
\nScience and Computer Technology Building, Designed to consolidate all science programs into one, 121,000 SF building for Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology and Computer Technology.<\/p>\n

University of Houston Clear Lake*<\/span>
\n(Clear Lake, TX)
\nSTEM and Classroom Building, New three-story, 121,000 SF building features active learning classrooms, a 100-seat tiered lecture hall, and research, teaching, and specialty labs including 3-D printing and a maker lab.<\/p>\n

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Phone Number: 281.872.6579<\/p>\n

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Ardis Clinton, AIA, LEED BD+C, CDT<\/span><\/h3>\n

Adventure-Seeker \/ Cat Herder \/ Warrior<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Ardis has eighteen years of progressive experience in architectural design and project management. She is a proven project manager, who is effective and consistent in all phases of project development from client relationship to project completion. Ardis has worked with over 15 higher education institutions in Texas in the field of science and research, and managed over $200M in work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”green” c_align=”center” active_section=”false” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1612113116221{padding-top: px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Learn More About Ardis” tab_id=”1611000545692-1a00d6ac-aa7a”][vc_row_inner el_class=”smtext”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]UTHealth Science Center, Cizik School of Nursing<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nNursing Simulation Lab, Renovation of 10,000 SF of classroom and simulation lab.<\/p>\n

University of Houston Clear Lake*<\/span>
\n(Clear Lake, TX)
\nSTEM and Classroom Building, New three-story, 121,000 SF building features active learning classrooms, a 100-seat tiered lecture hall, and research, teaching, and specialty labs including 3-D printing and a maker lab.<\/p>\n

The University of Texas Medical Branch*<\/span>
\n(Galveston, TX)
\nEducation Center Programming, Program for 160,000 sf advanced technology interprofessional education space between the schools of medicine, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences. Garcia Research Lab.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The University of Texas of the Permian Basin*<\/span>
\n(Odessa, TX)
\nScience and Computer Technology Building, Designed to consolidate all science programs into one, 121,000 SF building for Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology and Computer Technology.<\/p>\n

Rice University*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nMultiple projects including: New Emerging Science & Technology Center (NEST); and MD Anderson Biological Labs renovation.<\/p>\n

Baylor College of Medicine*<\/span>
\n(Houston, TX)
\nEducation Building, programming and preliminary concept design for 450,000 SF of lab, education, support and office space on the TMC3 property.<\/p>\n

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Phone Number: 832.495.4159<\/p><\/div>

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Christian Garcia<\/span><\/h3>\n

Shutterbug \/ Cat Dad \/ Revit Enthusiast<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Christian is an Architectural Associate with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston. He is engaged in the production of contract documents and works closely with project managers to deliver projects from Design Development to Construction Administration. He enjoys being involved at all phases of a project and absorbing all the knowledge he can along the way. Christian brings passion and enthusiasm that translates into his work for his clients.<\/p>\n

In addition to his challenging work, Christian enjoys time with his two cats that he loves dearly. Christian is also a guitar enthusiast and practices anytime he has the chance. He also enjoys photography which can be seen in some of the photos from our projects.<\/p>\n

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Raghad Al Gaood<\/span><\/h3>\n

Teacher \/ Resilient \/ Perfectionist<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Raghad brings her sense of adventure and enthusiasm for people and design to Scientia.\u00a0In her role as an Architectural Associate, she leads the development of architectural drawings including laboratory planning and design, coordination of projects, ensuring accurate lists of equipment in each laboratory, as well as advancing the firm\u2019s standardized BIM library. Raghad extends her passion for technical drawing into the community as a teacher of Technical Drafting and Revit classes at a local Community College.<\/p>\n

An avid traveler, Raghad takes in all architecture around her as she loves to travel to new places and go on adventures.\u00a0 Conceiving architecture as the middle zone between science and art, Raghad has opened her mind to many different fields due to her specialty in taking in new experiences and sees them as a new challenge in life.<\/p>\n

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