Alejandro Folchi

Experience

Alex Folchi has extensive expertise with building envelope systems and construction techniques, focusing on design, construction, and efficient maintenance throughout a building’s life, from the initial design brief through construction and post-occupancy. He possesses more than twenty-five years of experience managing projects in Texas, and before moving to Texas, he had his own architectural consulting firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mr. Folchi has a keen understanding of construction assemblies and techniques, prioritizing viable design solutions

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Roofing and Waterproofing

• Los Fresnos Independent School District, Resaca Middle School - Los Fresnos, TX:
• Roof renovations, roof replacement, design, and construction administration services *
• Mercedes Independent School District - Mercedes, TX: Roof replacement, design, and construction administration services at three campuses *
• Brownsville Independent School District, Gonzalez Elementary School - Brownsville, TX: Reroofing project; design and construction administration services *
• South Texas College, Pecan Campus - McAllen: Hail damage repairs, roof replacements, and design and construction administration services *
• Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, San Carlos Elementary School - San Carlos, TX: Roof replacement, design, and construction administration services *
• Corpus Christi Independent School District, Haas Middle School and Smith Elementary School - TX: Roof replacement, design, and construction administration services *
• Houston Independent School District - TX: District-wide roof evaluations *

 

Peer Review

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District - Cypress, TX: District-wide preconstruction reviews; submittal and constructability assessments for more than twenty construction projects *
• Querétaro Premium Outlets - Querétaro, Mexico: Defects and leak investigation; defect assessments for mall construction project *

 

Facade Assessment

• Allen Elementary School and Wynn-Seale Middle School - Corpus Christi, TX: Facade restoration *
• South Texas College, Pecan Campus and Starr County Campus - McAllen: Evaluation and construction documentation for repair/replacement of EIFS stucco sealant joints *
• Kaffie Middle School - Corpus Christi, TX: Buccaneer stadium concrete repairs and facade repairs *

 

Masonry Assessment

• Martin Middle School and Corpus Christi Independent School - TX: Masonry repairs, facade assessment, repairs and replacement, design and construction administration services *

 

Property Condition Assessment

• Health Science Center (formerly Texas A&M University Campus) - McAllen: Property condition assessment for South Texas College *
• Killam Warehouse - McAllen, TX: Post-hurricane roof assessments and evaluations for insurance claims *
• Mercedes Independent School District - Mercedes, TX: District-wide roof evaluations, roof assessments, and evaluations for all schools and buildings *
• Houston Independent School District - TX: District-wide roof evaluations for bond projects *

* Projects with other firms

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects
Consejo Profesional de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (CPAU - Argentina)
International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants

Registrations

Licensed Architect in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Registered Roof Consultant
Registered Roof Observer

Education

Universidad de Buenos Aires
Graduate Degree, Architecture, 1995