Our Team 

Architect, AAA

With over 30 years of industry experience in Europe and Canada, Ignacio specializes in multi-family Architecture. In his career internationally he has designed over 10,000 residential units, which means he has it down to a science. He has an eye for detail, a knack for pure logic, and a love of a good floor plan puzzle. He understands the value of careful consideration and patience, while ensuring quick and effective communication is the standard. His calm rational thinking and pleasant demeanour always keeps the office in a state of peaceful balance. We can guarantee that first thing in the morning Ignacio is doing Wordle in multiple languages with his cup of coffee. Ignacio and his family moved from Spain in 2013, as you can imagine he hasn’t quite adjusted to the harsh Canadian winter. You might find him frowning if caught outside from November to March! Ignacio and his sons love watching sports, especially basketball. As an international family they have a big love of travel and finding a new adventure!

Architect, AAA

Tara has lead her career with enthusiasm and drive. She has a flair for creative and effective design iterations, with captivating conceptual ideas and renderings. She has a passion for complex systematic issues; such as properly accommodating mental and physical challenges, and exploring solutions in housing for vulnerable populations. She has a deep, heart-felt connection with her designs and loves to support a good cause. Her interest in pushing the profession in a positive direction is exemplified in her involvement. She is on the “future leaders” committee in CREW and sits on the Board of Directors for the CAA as well as being part of their Education committee. Her vibrant, friendly demeanor ensures the office always has a lively spark! After work you can find Tara adventuring through the woods with her dog, dancing, doing pottery, yoga, or out for a trip to the Rockies hiking and multi-pitch climbing!

Senior Contract Administrator

Rudy’s deep understanding of functional and beautiful detailing, as well as real site problem solving is a major asset to the Claroscuro team, manifesting our designs into a successful reality. Rudy has been in the industry for 25 years, working on detailing and contract administration of countless projects. He has detailed buildings such as the new Royal Alberta Museum at previous workplaces. He has endless patience and an approachable demeanour for anyone in the office with a technical question, and he draws a mean hand sketch. If the office atmosphere gets too stressed he has been known to share a funny meme to keep everyone smiling.

Architectural Technologist

Joseph graduated from the NAIT architectural technology program, which he went into as soon as he arrived in Canada from the Philippines. He was working in the Philippines as an architectural coordinator/designer. As a relative newcomer to Canada, Joseph has yet to fully explore what the Rockies can offer. He plans to do road trips, mountain biking, and hiking adventures every now and then. In his free time, you can find him either exploring cafés in the city or just chilling out at home, updating himself with what’s new in the automotive and tech world.

Architectural Technologist, Interior Designer

Juan was an Architect who owned his own firm in Ecuador, as well as completing a masters in Interior Design in Barcelona. He moved to Canada with his wife and went back to school at BCIT to brush up on Canadian building envelope standards. He has been working in Vancouver, and to our good fortune decided to move to Edmonton. Outside of the office he likes to spend time with his dogs and wife at home, and enjoys getting out camping, training jiu jitsu or going to the archery range. He loves music, and going to concerts, especially heavy metal.

Director of Human Resources

Penny has gained valuable experience over her 4 year career in 3 architecture offices! Her work includes overseeing all meetings and interviews, emotional support, and office security. She’s a fairly stoic, quirky character. She loves her staff with loyalty, and a gentle soul. After work you can find her running wildly through the forest at the off leash park, or cuddled on a giant pile of pillows watching a romcom.