JAMES L. FORTUNES Principal

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

     California Polytechnic State University, Pomona (1976)

Associates Degree in Architecture

      Los Angeles Harbor College, Los Angeles (1974)

Certificate in Project Management

      California State University, Dominguez Hills (2014)

 

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Architectural Registration:  California License No. C16792

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

American Institute of Architects

      Long Beach South Bay Chapter

      Board Member and Chapter President (1991)

American Institute of Architects

      California Council  Board Member

California Architectural Foundation

      Regent and Past President

SMPS Orange County

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Mr. James Fortunes brings over 40 years of architectural experience to the firm.  He has designed multiple educational facilities for various school districts throughout southern California, including two new elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Mr. Fortunes is knowledgeable in programming, design, preparation and coordination of construction documents, cost estimates, plan check, and construction support services.  He also has experience in working with state agencies such as City of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, Division of the State Architect (DSA), State Fire Marshall (SFM), Office of Public-School Construction (OPSC), and California Department of Education (CDE).

 

AWARDS

PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit

     LAUSD Aspire Juanita Tate Elementary Academy (2012)

AIAOC Special Citation Award

     Irvine Valley College Life Sciences Building (2011)

AIA East Bay Citation Award

     LAUSD ES 10 (2009)

Planning and Management Project of Distinction

     LHCSD Sierra Vista Elementary School (2006)

 

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Suite 120

Santa Ana CA 92704

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