JOSÉ R. MARCHAND SIFRE

After graduating from the Tulane School of Architecture in 1979, José R. Marchand began his professional practice in the city of Atlanta, Georgia working at the firm of Thompson, Ventulet and Steinbeck. The years at TVS provided him with the experience of large scale projects, such as hotels, sports facilities, office buildings and multi-use master
plan developments. Marchand returned to Puerto Rico to pursue his professional development. Through a mutual client, Thomas S. Marvel and José Marchand met in 1988 and decided to work together. The relation developed to the present partnership of The Office of Marvel & Marchand Architects, LLP. Concerned with
the quality of life in Puerto Rico, Marchand actively participates in civic and professional organizations. He has sat on the Board of Directors of the Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico