What is CLAD?
CLAD is a full-service architectural practice located in Iowa City, Iowa. The practice was founded in December 2020 by Jesus “Chucho” Loria, a licensed architect, after gaining experience in prominent architectural firms in the Iowa City area.
vision
…to inspire exploration, discovery, and innovation through elevated design solutions.
project approach
CLAD is driven by a desire to understand all aspects of the architectural practice. Through openness for collaborations, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and attention to detail, we achieve sensitive design solutions, while maintaining the overall project goals.
Provide comprehensible design solutions through collaboration, communication, and innovation.
mission
Innovation
Excellence through service-based leadership
Respect environment
Community
Collaboration
Sustainable
Discovery
values
meet the team
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Chucho Loria, AIA
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL, PROJECT MANAGER
State of Iowa Architecture Registration No.06451
American Institute of Architects No.30415504
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Jasmine Au
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, ASSOCIATE
Bachelor of Architecture, Design Studies minor
Iowa State University
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Join our team!
Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email with a resume and, if applicable, a portfolio and we will get back to you!
We are a proud, minority owned and operated small business located at the heart of Iowa City.