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LIVS Associates is a multidisciplinary firm that has been in business for over 35+ years offering comprehensive, total in-house architectural, engineering, planning and interior design services.

TONY ROSABAL, A.I.A., LEED AP BD+C

PRINCIPAL | PROJECT MANAGER

Planning, Architecture and Interior Design

 

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Mr. Rosabal has been Principal in Charge for over 18 years and has over 25 years of experience specializing in K-12 educational facilities.  His body of work has made him an expert in the design of public school projects.  He also has  extensive experience in working with CM @ Risk firms to coordinate successful project deliveries consistently on schedule and within budget.  

He is responsible for the design of a diverse portfolio of building types, for both public and private sector clients, with experience across all engineering disciplines; allowing him to understand and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

As Principal-in-Charge of Architecture, and Project Manager, Mr. Rosabal has been the Design Team leader on several large-scale projects. His responsibilities include overseeing a staff of designers, assuring the highest level of quality throughout the process, and ensuring that design concepts are properly resolved and incorporated in the construction document phase of each project. 

EDUCATION:

Master of Architecture   University of Florida  1990

Bachelor of Design       University of Florida  1987

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REGISTRATION:

Registered Architect No. 14717 /   Florida / 1993

Registered Architect No. 18381 /    Puerto Rico / 2000

NCARB Certificate No. 51568

Uniform Bldg. Code Inspector Certificate

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Member of the American Institute of Architects

Member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Board of Trustees  .  Florida Architects PAC

Member of the US Green Building Council

LEED Accredited Professional

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE   partial listing

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS   GOB renovation projects

  • Principal in Charge | Campus wide renovations including building envelope, HVAC & roof  replacement, ADA upgrades-group restrooms, site improvements

      Morningside Elementary School       John G. Dupuis Elementary School

      North Beach Elementary School       Gulfstream Elementary School

      Shadowlawn Elementary School      Biscayne Elementary School

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  • Principal in Charge | Re Roofing Projects

      Bunche Park Elementary      Liberty City Elementary     Coconut Grove Elementary     Madison Middle School

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  • Principal in Charge | Additions and Renovations

      West View Middle School      Gulfstream Elementary School         Citrus Grove Elementary

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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS   Smart Program Renovations

  • Principal in Charge| Campus wide renovations including Roof Replacement, Exterior Paint, Single point of Entry, HVAC, ADA upgrades- Group restrooms,

      Media Center Renovations,  Stem Lab and Auditorium Renovations

      South Broward High School  |  Margate Middle School  |  Driftwood Middle School

Coconut Grove Elementary School                    Fienberg Fisher K-8

Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School             Citrus Grove Elementary

Amelia Earhart Elementary School 

CARLOS A. ALVAREZ, P.E.

PRINCIPAL | Electrical Engineering

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Mr. Alvarez joined LIVS Associates in 1992 and has over 40 years of experience in the design, construction and operation of electrical systems. As Principal-In-Charge of Electrical Engineering at LIVS Associates, LLC, he is responsible for all aspects of electrical engineering services, including analysis, design, and construction administration. Mr. Alvarez offers an impressive array of experience in the design of various project types and has been responsible for electrical design for military, industrial, commercial, educational, institutional, medical, rapid transit and transportation facilities. Mr. Alvarez has particular expertise in the design of facilities for the Department of Defense and other governmental agencies.

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In the past, Mr. Alvarez has held Professional Engineering licenses from:

  • State of Georgia        10805

  • State of Maryland      12663

  • State of Virginia        13490   

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)      

University of Miami  1969

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CREDENTIALS:

Professional Engineer (PE) No. 14099 / Florida

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE   partial listing

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UNITED STATES MILITARY

  • Principal in Charge | Design and Construction Administration for Commissary, Food Storage and Support Facilities | Trident Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia

  • Principal in Charge | Design of Renovation and Improvements to US Navy Radio Telescope Facilities| Miami, Florida

  • Principal in Charge | Design of Computer-aided development of Definitive Designs for US Army Barracks, Dormitories and Sr. Bachelor Quarters | Worldwide

  • Engineering Principal | Design of Blackhawk Helicopter Support Facilities | Howard Air Force Base, Republic of Panama

  • Project Principal | Design of Dormitory Buildings for 288 Personnel and 1-story Pavilion | Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

  • Engineering Principal | Design of Officer Personnel Housing and Support Facilities | Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal

  • Electrical Engineer | Design of US Air Force Commissary | MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

  • Project Principal | Design of Army Reserve Training Center | Fort Allen, Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico

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COMMERCIAL

  • Principal in Charge | Design of Electrical Systems for the Charter Club Condominium Complex  | Miami, Florida

  • Engineering Principal | Electrical Engineering for Construction of the Sonesta Hotel |Sanibel Island, Fort Myers, Florida

  • Principal in Charge | Design of Electrical Systems for Hyatt Regency Hotel and James L. Knight Center  | Miami, Florida

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