Carlos Sandoval

Carlos was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco - Mexico and moved to the United States at a young age. His family set roots in Ventura, where he was raised.  From early age, Carlos developed an interest in art, science, and music.  After high school, he attended community college his passion for exploration and curiosity led him to discover the field of structural engineering. One day, Carlos found himself studying for a physics exam in an empty library on a weekend. He looked out the window and he realized that he did not want to see the world in numbers, he was looking for a creative approach that would fulfill his need to be creative. He ended up getting a 92% on that physics exam, but never went back to class…

 Carlos is a proponent of design concepts and process to inform thoughtful design. He is passionate about learning / teaching and committed to mentoring young professionals.

 In his free time, Carlos enjoys architectural photography, watching soccer matches (¡Hala Madrid!) and spending time with his family.