Karla Cruz Ruelas

About

Drawn to the belief that architecture creates a positive impact at both the macro and micro level, Karla uses design as a way to provoke feelings and guide behaviours in order to benefit people and the future of our cities. A licensed architect in Mexico, she brings over 10 years’ experience working within the mixed-use, residential, commercial, and educational sectors.

Joining BDP Quadrangle in 2016, Karla has been involved with many of our mixed-use projects including 6150 Yonge Street, an 11-storey development with residential, retail and public spaces; 3526 Lake Shore, an innovative mid-rise residential loft complex; Jane and Rutherford, a three-tower residential development as part of the Vaughan Master Plan; and CG Tower, a 60-storey landmark residential building in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. An active member of the BDP Quadrangle studio, Karla takes a lead role within our BIM Support Team, curating the materials library, as well as advocating for change in terms of sustainability, resiliency, and our approach to the future of residential design.

EDUCATION
Ontario Building Code
Materials and Methods & Revit,
2015
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Architecture, 2007
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de
México
Toluca, Mexico

INDUSTRY +
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Council on Tall Buildings and
Urban Habitat
Vice chair, Toronto Chapter,
2020–Presen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BDP Quadrangle
Senior Intern Architect
2016–Present
Toronto, Ontario

Kirkor
Junior Architectural Designer
2015–2016
Toronto, Ontario

Knapp I.D.
Architectural Technologist
2013–2015
Toronto, Ontario

Sommet Co.
Project Architect
2011-2012
Toluca, Mexico

El Papalote International
Franchising
Architectural Designer
2008-2010
Monterrey, Mexico

ICA Residential
Technologist
2007-2008
Toluca, Mexico