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

mark@mac-da.com

Southern California & elsewhere