Andrea Sonan, AIA, CPHC, REWC, NCARB
Architect
Profession
Building Enclosure Consultant
Position
Architect
Education
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Professional Degree in Architecture
1996-1998
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Bachelor of Architecture
1991-1996
Professional Qualifications
Registered Architect, State of Massachusetts, 2010
Registered Architect, State of New York, 2008
Registered Architect, Peru, 1998
IIBEC Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC)
Phius Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)
Professional Affiliations/Committees
AIA – American Institute of Architects
BSA – Boston Society of Architects
Key Data
Andrea is a licensed architect with 15+ years of experience in the United States and abroad. Andrea is highly specialized in quality design, has vast knowledge of exterior envelope design and detailing, and has comprehensive understanding of sustainable design.
Andrea has extensive experience in the design, documentation process, and construction techniques for science and technology buildings.
For the last 10 years, Andrea has been focusing on the building envelope and has obtained extensive experience working on the exterior envelope design and construction of large scale buildings using different construction techniques and materials such as stick built curtainwall, unitized curtainwall, terra cotta and stone rain screen systems, precast, insulated metal panels, among others.
Andrea is also experienced in working on the construction administration process performing site observations, reviewing contractor/sub-contractor drawings.
Select Projects
Bristol Myers Squibb, Biologics Development Building, Devens, MA – 2019
Provided building consulting services for the review of the exterior envelope detailing and submittal and performed site observations of the 25,000 sf addition to an existing office building. Construction system included curtainwall system, brick veneer, and insulated metal panels.
MITIMCO, 730/750 Main Street, Cambridge, MA – 2019
Reviewed the exterior envelope detailing and performed CA documentation review and site observations of the five-story, 200,000 sf commercial building. The project consisted of the renovation of an existing solid masonry building and an addition that included ultra-high performance concrete panels and curtainwall system. The building also involved the addition of a 5-level parking garage below grade and a plaza over the parking area.
CETA Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH – 2019
Reviewed the exterior envelope detailing and performed CA documentation review and site observations of the three-story, 67,000 sf state-of-the-art academic building for The College of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics. Construction systems included rain screen slate wall system and curtainwall system.
Boston College Field House, Chestnut Hill, MA – 2018
Provided consulting services for the review of the exterior envelope detailing during design phase, shop drawings and submittal review, as well as on-site reviews of the 100,000 sf new athletic facility. The building envelope construction consisted mainly of precast panels and curtainwall system.
The Boulevard, 100 Broad Street, Boston, MA – 2018
Performed on-site review of the prefabricated wall panels system, as well as the unitized and stick built curtainwall systems. The twelve-story, 100,000 sf building included 40 condo units, as well as commercial space on the lower level.
Sanofi 8 NYA, Framingham, MA – 2017
Building enclosure consulting for construction administration and site observation reviews of the two-story, 115,000 sf bio-manufacturing facility. Exterior construction consisted mainly of insulated metal panels.