MKDA names Jorge Alberto Pernas Technical Director

Miami-based architecture and interior design studio MKDA has hired registered Architect and Interior Designer Jorge Alberto Pernas for its newly created position of Technical Director. In his new role, Pernas will oversee firm-wide implementation of REVIT/BIM and will manage the day-to-day technical operations and oversee the quality control of all construction documents produced within the Miami studio. Prior to joining MKDA, Pernas led his own firm, Cube Squared Architecture + Design and served as Senior Project Architect and Associate at Perkins + Will and as Project Architect at Harvard Jolly Architecture. Pernas graduated with honors from University of Miami School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture and an Art History minor. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and has his national NCARB certification.

“Jorge is the entire package,” said MKDA Executive Managing Director Amanda Hertzler. “Having worked on a diverse range of projects worldwide for notable architecture firms, Jorge joins MKDA with a global perspective that will add tremendous value to our current team of professionals. His talent for defining spaces and design concepts through drawing and models will help our studio push the creative envelope further, and will allow us to offer more insightful and innovative designs.”