19six Architects
Mariana Alvarez Parga, AIA, LEED AP, serves as Principal and Director of Architecture & Sustainability at 19six Architects since January 2017. Prior to this role, Mariana worked as a Project Manager at Aedis Architects from October 2008 to January 2017 and held earlier positions as a Senior Designer and Designer at MADI Group and DES Architects + Engineers, respectively. Mariana has been a presenter at significant events, including the California Green Schools & Community Colleges Summit 2022 and the Joint California State Agency Workshop, where insights were shared on sustainable school building practices. Mariana's educational background includes a degree in Architecture, Design & Urbanism from the University of Buenos Aires, along with various leadership and sustainability-focused programs.
19six Architects
Founded in 1906, ours is one of the oldest and most established architectural firms in California. 19six Architecture, formerly known as PMSM Architecture, first entered the architecture industry over a century ago when A.B. Higginson, an architect and designer in his own right, saw major flaws in the design and structure of local buildings and wanted to improve their quality. What began as a local business in Santa Barbara has since grown into an architecture firm known across California for their award-winning design excellence and commitment to community impact. Our work includes K-12 and Higher Education, Healthcare, Performing Arts, Civic, and Master Planning, as well as architectural and planning services. For over a century, we have served as an extension of our clients, working with them to design dozens of buildings to foster communities and growth. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - Programming Development and Site Planning Assessments - Architectural Building Design - Agency Approvals - Project Management - Building Renovation and Rehabilitation - Construction Documents / Specifications - Bid Preparation - Construction Administration - LEED Certification Processing - DSA Closeout - Jurisdictional Approval Processing - Signage and Wayfinding PLANNING SERVICES - Facilities Master Planning and Needs - Education Specifications - Coordination with State Funding Sources - Phasing and Scheduling - Program Management - Sustainability Studies - Feasibility Studies - Accessibility Studies