Lourdes Gavilanes

Lourdes Gavilanes has a diverse and extensive work experience in the design and construction industry. Lourdes is currently serving as the Head of Design Project Management at ASH NYC since October 2019. Prior to this role, Lourdes worked as a Design & Construction Consultant at Studio 19C from December 2017 onwards. In this position, they provided development advisory services to large developers, specializing in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Before joining Studio 19C, Lourdes worked at Related Companies as the Vice President and Design Project Manager from January 2009 to December 2017. In this role, they oversaw the design and construction of luxury multi-family buildings in NYC. Lourdes managed a team of over 30 design consultants, developed budgets, and ensured the quality control of construction documents.

Lourdes also had significant experience at other firms earlier in their career. Lourdes worked as a Partner at RGA STUDIO from 2003 to 2009, where they played a key role in project management and design. Prior to RGA STUDIO, Lourdes served as an Associate at KPF from 1997 to 2003, and as a Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) from 1996 to 1997.

Overall, Lourdes Gavilanes brings a wealth of expertise and leadership in design project management, strategic planning, budgeting, and team coordination.

Lourdes Gavilanes attended Cornell University from 1991 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree. Lourdes'sfield of study was Architecture.