Architect & Project Manager

• May 2016 - Present

de la Guardia Victoria Architects and Urbanists has been committed to the design of buildings and urban places inspired by history, theory and the traditional building arts since 1987. We believe it is the duty of the architect to produce an architecture which, in the words of Alberti, “gives comfort and the greatest pleasure to mankind, to individual and community alike”. Classical architectural principles, vernacular traditions, folklore and an understanding of contemporary materials and methods of construction contribute to a conception of architecture which is at once reflective and current. As traditionalists, we recognize the unique characteristics of individual sites and localities and appreciate the ability of architecture to define a sense of place and to encourage the well being and health of our cities and landscapes. We promote working with indigenous materials and local craftsmanship together with innovative technologies to establish meaningful relationships between buildings and their respective physical and cultural context. In our practice design is of equal value to construction, and the same level of craft dedicated to the production of drawings in the studio is applied to the supervision of building at the job site. We encourage close cooperation with owner and builder to ensure that building projects respond fully to the needs of the client, program demands, and a sustainable environment. Regardless of size and budget, every project is a welcomed opportunity, and the completion of buildings is a cause for celebration and a reiteration of our commitment to provide an architecture and urbanism of discernible beauty and civic virtue. Show less

Freelance Designer

• Jun 2005 - Present

Design, Drafting, Project management and Owner’s Representation Design, Drafting, Project management and Owner’s Representation

Addison Mizner Award Committee Member & Teacher

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2021

Philip teaches the Classical Orders for the New Heights Program in South Florida. He is a member of the Addison Mizner Award Committee and manages the design of the AMA program. This role also requires fundraising, entry and award recipient mangement, event planning and correspondence. Philip teaches the Classical Orders for the New Heights Program in South Florida. He is a member of the Addison Mizner Award Committee and manages the design of the AMA program. This role also requires fundraising, entry and award recipient mangement, event planning and correspondence.

Senior Designer

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

Project Manager of several 10,000+ SF Gulf front homes. Project Manager of several 10,000+ SF Gulf front homes.

Draftsman

• 2007 - 2008

Draftsman & Assistant Project Manager

• 2005 - 2006