We are excited to welcome our newest Building Information Modeling (BIM) Managers, Leticia Lopez Cushnie and Matthew Salazar, to the firm. Both specialists will work out of the Portland office. Their expertise and problem-solving skills will help LRS continue to provide tailored services to clients, construction projects, and design implementation.

Lopez Cushnie has worked on projects such as mixed-use/office buildings, hospitals, educational labs, and cultural centers. Her enthusiastic problem-solving skills and comprehensive understanding of design and construction will provide solutions that protect the integrity of design intent throughout a project’s lifespan. She enjoys tackling various projects that enable her to collaborate and interact with other team members. Lopez Cushnie approaches her positions with a solutions-based mentality, allowing her to focus on different aspects of design and technology for the betterment of the client’s end goals. Her technical proficiency resides in Revit, BIM360, ReCap, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite. She received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston.

“LRS has built a local and national reputation for its design work, and I couldn’t be more excited to join a team dedicated to creativity, innovation, and collaboration,” says Lopez-Cushnie. “My strengths augment well with the team, and I can’t wait to start helping clients achieve their project goals.”

Salazar’s creativity, enthusiasm, and technical acumen will help LRS facilitate more robust detailing of project elements through software implementation, conceptual design, design development, program analysis, and schematic design. He thrives in collaborative environments where his affable personality enables transparent communication of project goals, priorities, and problems. Salazar’s passion lies in high-rise architecture, urban design, public transit, and technology. He is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM360, Dynamo, Enscape, Excel, Google Earth, Grasshopper, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Lumion, Newforma, Navisworks, Orkestra, Plannerly, Photoshop, Procore, PyRevit, Python, Rhino, SketchUp, Smartsheet, Speclink, and UNIFI. He received his Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

“Joining LRS is an exciting step for me,” says Salazar. “The firm’s culture aligns with my love of people, sharing stories, learning new information and solving problems that require outside-of-the-box thinking. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and helping provide our clients with elite services.”

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