ArchiGuru is a
multidisciplinary design studio that focuses on generating projects that are
inspired by the urban environment and the people who live within it. Our
designs are artistic visions that come to be realized through the integration
of different disciplines within the architecture community. By developing
in-depth research and collaborative dialogue we produce creative solutions for
contemporary living.
Aleksander Tokarz is a Polish architect who
immigrated to the United States at the age of eight. During his teenage years he spent most
of his time practicing graffiti and DJing on his turntables. He
graduated from the California College of the Arts with a Bachelor of
Architecture in 2008. After his studies he moved to
Copenhagen, Denmark where he did several internships with Bjarke Ingels Group,
Henning Larsen Architects, and 3XN Architects. During this time he formed his
own studio which focuses on the collaborative nature of art and design within architecture. In 2013 he graduated from the Aarhus
Arkitektskolen in Aarhus, Denmark with a Master of Arts in
Architecture. During his thesis he launched
a cultural publication called Scraper Magazine, which features interviews with
architects and artists from various cities. He is currently working on several corporate, commercial, and community projects all over the world with his design studio ArchiGuru.
Education
Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul Rishikesh, India
Jan 2020 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
jeevmokshayoga.comAarhus Arkitektskolen Aarhus, Denmark
2011 - 2013 Master of Arts in Architecture
Royal Danish Academy Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 2007-June 2007 Foreign Exchange Semester
California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA
2003 - 2008 Bachelor of Architecture
USC School of Architecture Los Angeles, CA
July 2002 Exploration of Architecture Summer Program
Collaborations
Ambrosi Etchegaray Mexico City, Mexico
Sept. 2023 - April 2024 Project Architect (8 months)
JSa Arquitectura Mexico City, Mexico
Dec. 2021 - Dec 2022 Project Architect (1 year)
Studio ZV Mexico City, Mexico
July 2021 - Sept 2021 Project Architect (3 months)
FRB Arquitectos Mexico City, Mexico
March 2021 - May 2021 Project Architect (3 months)
Taller 13 Mexico City, Mexico
July 2020 - Sep 2020 Project Architect (3 months)
Fernando Romero Enterprise Mexico City, Mexico
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 Project Architect (2 years)
ARCO Mexico City, Mexico
June 2015 - August 2015 Project Architect (3 months)
Rockwell Group New York City, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 Architectural Designer (6 months)
AFT Arquitectos Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 Architectural Designer (3 months)
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Aarhus, Denmark
Jan 2013 - March 2013 Architectural Designer (3 months)
3XN Architects Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 2012 - July 2012 GXN Intern (6 months)
Bureau Detours Aarhus, Denmark
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 Wood Shop Intern (6 months)
Henning Larsen Architects Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 2011 - June 2011 Architectural Designer (6 months)
Bjarke Ingels Group Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 Architectural Designer (1 year)
Matthias Bauer Associates Stuttgart, Germany
Jan 2009 - October 2009 Competitions Manager (1 year)
RPR Architects Oakland, California
Sept 2008 - Nov 2008 Architectural Designer (3 months)
Yakitecture.com LLC San Francisco,California
Jan 2007-June 2009 Founder, Content Manager (2 years)
JDS Architects Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 2007 - June 2007 Model Shop Intern (6 months)
MTP Architects San Francisco, California
Jan 2006 - June 2008 Junior Designer (2 years)
http://www.mtparchitects.com
Accreditations
LEED AP BD+C
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
October 2020 - present
https://www.usgbc.org/#
October 2020 - present
https://www.usgbc.org/#
