1643 Jefferson Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108
(816)868.4156 | charlesfvega@gmail.com
Academic
Kansas State University -- Manhattan, Kansas Bachelor of Architecture
2002-2007
Achieved a 5-year NAAB accredited degree in a design-centered curriculum of professional and critical discourse reinforced by liberal studies. During my time at KSU, I began my search for the foundational responsibility of architecture and the philosophy behind an honest creative process. This lead ultimately to a search for a more poetic architecture.
Italart Centro Studi -- Castiglion Fiorentino, Arrezo, Italy Santa Chiara Study Center
2006
Beyond immersing myself in Italian life, I spent my time in the study of textiles and the creation of accidental public space with a focus on ‘folk space’ and the impact of regulations on private building situations.
Professional LIONarchitecture, Kansas City, Missouri Independant Architectural Work LIONarchitecture is a design practice based on the creation of a new/old lexicon of architecture through the study of the human response to the conditions of the planet.
Publications: ‘Tautological Redundancy’ Lantern Journal Volume I, Issue 1. Published (April 2012) ‘Urban Green-House Project,’ D3 Natural Systems: ‘Origins.’ Published D3, Brooklyn, New York (2012) ‘Futureless’ Ktisma Journal_volume 2. Published Department of Architecture, Eugene, Oregon (2012) ‘Radix’ In conjunction with Black Lantern Synergy Lantern Journal Volume I, Issue 2. Published (June 2012)
Exhibitions: ‘Urban Green-House Project,’ Gallery MC - New York, New York (May-June 2012) ‘Radix’ University of California Berkely - Berkely, California (April 2011) Exhibition in conglomeration with Black Lantern Synergy on Earth Day 2011.
Design Awards: Top Selected Project - ‘Urban Green-House’ D3 Natural Systems International Competition Best Un-Built Project - ‘Urbavore Farm’ (now under construction) Monster of Design 2012 Winner
Selected Work: 30k Urbavore Farms - Kansas City, MO
Expected Completion Date for Construction - February 2013 An 850 s.f. house on a 15 acre site for a family of three. Submerged in the earth, the project will exist entirely off grid. Project also includes a greenhouse and barn.
2007-Present
Tompkins Architects, Kansas City, Missouri Lead Designer
2009-Present
I currently work as Lead Designer for various office design, residential, health care and governmental projects. I have and continue to work on all phases of design from concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. Projects I have completed or that I am currently working on include: 8.4 mil. 200k 60k 5 mil 9 mil
Puget Sound Healthcare System - Seattle, WA - Designer, Construction Documentation - Under Construction The Decker House - Residence in Kingsville, Missouri - Project Manager, Lead Designer,Construction Documentation The Indoor Playground - Not for Profit Indoor Playground - Project Manager, Lead Designer - In Funding Lee’s Summit School District - Designer, Construction Documentation Whiteman AFB - 4 Seperate Office Design Projects - Lead Design, Construction Documentation 100% IDP Completion; Begun the ARE Process
Lanten Journal, Kansas City, Missouri co-Editor, Lead Design Editor
2011-Present
Lantern Journal is an academic journal focused on collaboration of minds. I work as a literary editor, the design editor as well as the graphic designer & coordinator for the journal. Inaugural issue (Volume I, Issue 1) was released in the Spring of 2012 with subsequent issues at the equinoctes and solstices. The first issue of Volume II (VIIi1 Ritual) is to be published on the Vernal Equinox.
360 Architects, Kansas City, Missouri Designer
2007-2009
During my time at 360, I worked on all phases of design from concept, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. I managed and designed on small design projects such as restaurants and worked with large and small design teams on private sports clubs, commercial,religious, large scale sports facilities, graphics as well as custom furniture and fixture design.
Design Awards: ‘Best of Show’ Mid-America Design Awards
Selected Work: 1.2 bil.
New Meadowlands Stadium - Exterior Design Team in conjunction with Bruce Mau Design BB&T Ballpark - Winston-Salem, NC - Design Team Three Trails Park (Initial ‘Wizards’ Soccer Stadium) - Design Team Spin! Neapolitan Pizza - Project Manager, Lead Design & Construction Administration Heartland Community Church - Design Team Zest Restaurant - Wine Cellar Design & Custom furniture/fixture design KCP&L Headquarters - Conceptual Design & Graphic Branding
A+B Design Studio, Santa Barbara, California Intern Worked in small teams for home design in Southern California. Dealt with unique environmental issues such as animal sanctuary and cliff design. Market Street Lofts - Initial modeling & site investigation El Capitan - Model making
References Trevor Hoiland -- Principal at BLKBRD Design Studio - trevor@blkbrd.net Christopher Mitchell - Principal at McHenry Shaffer Mitchell Architects - cmitchell@msmkc.com Larry Bowne - Principal at Larry Bowne Architects - larry@larrybowne.com
2006