Ada Mancilla, AIA

Current employer: Aedifice Architectural, 2805 Canon Street, San Diego, CA 92106

Schooling, degrees: Cornell University, Bachelor of Architecture Degree 1996

Licenses, special certifications, etc.: CA Registered Architect

Bio: After graduating from Cornell University in 1996, Ada moved to Los Angeles where she worked as a junior designer for Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners on single and multifamily residential and institutional projects.  In 2001 she was invited to serve as medical planner for Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership.  At ZGF she had a primary role on several medical projects, including the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. In 2006 she began working as a project manager/ designer for Aedifice Architectural in San Diego. At Aedifice she has managed single and multi-family residential and commercial projects.  In 2007 she became a licensed architect. She is now pursuing LEED accreditation.

Projects that I’ve worked on or won awards for: Pickering Residence- Park City, Utah; Grand Avenue Apartments- San Diego, CA; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles- Los Angeles, CA; Falkenberg Residence- Woodside, CA; Wasserstein Residence- Santa Barbara, CA.

Why I’m involved in AIA San Diego…and AIA: I have enjoyed building the professional relationships through my involvement with AIASD- the Board of Directors, Women In Architecture, and Young Architects Committees. I enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship that I am able to be apart of with other Architects and Associates.   

What I’ve been involved in AIA (committees, state activity, conferences, etc.):

• AIASD Board of Directors, 2009
• Women In Architecture, founding member 2007
• Young Architects Committee, 2006
• AIA National Practice Conference 2008
• AIA National Convention 2009

 What advice I have for others in terms of AIA involvement: Being involved in the AIA is an invaluable way to build great professional relationships with Architects and Associates. Serving in a leadership role (at any level) has the added benefit of helping a person develop their leadership skills.