MARK A CUELLAR:
Mark Cuellar established his architectural practice in Chicago in 2002, and gained recognition as a specialist in single-family residential and commercial interiors. Award-winning projects have been located world-wide, with projects throughout the US, Australia, Angola, and the Middle East.
Mark spent 6 years, between 2012 and 2018, working with Argo Tea Cafes as a full-time development specialist helping to build the brand from the 2nd location to over 60 locations world-wide. Responsibilities extended outside typical architectural duties to that of construction management, project management, and cross-functional team leadership.
Having relocated to Southern California in 2015, Mark is now focused on custom single-family residential projects and commercial interior design and development consulting with a focus on brand, experience, and place-making.
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/AFFILIATIONS:
- Bachelor of Architecture, 1995, The University of Texas at Austin 
- Licensed Architect in California (C-37800) Illinois (001-017862) & New York (033700) 
- Licensed General Contractor in California (#1065284) 
- LEED Accredited Professional 
- NCARB Certified 
- Chicago Registered Energy Professional 
- Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA), National & Long Beach/South Bay Chapters 
AWARDS / PUBLICATIONS / SEMINARS:
- “Green Airplane Rating” in recognition of sustainability leadership for Argo Tea Cafe O’Hare Airport 
- AIA Chicago Honor Award for Interior Architecture for Touch Salon 
- Speaker at AIA Illinois PDC, On the Home Front: Current Residential Design 
- AIA Chicago Interior Architecture Award for I&S Residence 
Mark A Cuellar, AIA, LEED AP
424.210.5088
Southern California & elsewhere
