A local to the area, Javier grew up in Creswell, OR and then attended the University of Oregon to achieve his Bachelor of Architecture. He had the pleasure (or pain?) of getting placed at the firm by participating in a practicum course, getting to experience day-to-day in our office. Thankfully that didn't scare him away and after graduation in summer of '25, he joined the Arbor South team and has been quickly gaining experience & knowledge of the profession.

Javier enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and hitting the movie theater in his free time. He was able to study abroad through the Vicenza program in 2024, sketching his way through Italy & Switzerland and seeing work by his favorite Architect (no, Dan Hill has yet to design a home in Switzerland...). While attending the College of Design, Javier was part of various student clubs such as the AIAS and NOMAS, while also working at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse for 3 years. He's excited for a chance to make a positive impact in the community through his new role!