Hello, I’m Ruth Opatola.

I am a Job Captain and Architectural Designer with several years of working experience in the building industry.

My Approach

Collaborative

I approach every project with a collaborative mindset—fostering clear communication and strong coordination across teams, consultants, and clients. I thrive in environments where ideas are shared openly, and I’m committed to creating thoughtful, integrated design solutions through teamwork and mutual respect.

Iterative

I approach design as an iterative process—refining ideas with purpose and precision to align with the project’s vision and goals. Each phase is an opportunity to solve problems thoughtfully and elevate the design through detailed coordination, client feedback, and team collaboration. This method allows me to balance creativity with practicality while delivering cohesive and goal-driven outcomes.

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    6+ Years of Design Experience

    Local and International

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    LEED AP Professional

    Working knowledge of sustainable design

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    Multi-Sector Design Experience

    Workplace, Transit, Industrial etc.

Diridon Station

Space planning and design development of Bart to Silicon Valley Train Station, with focus on Primary Head house and

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Projects

Google 1665

Concept and Schematic development of Google office inspired by Art Deco moment

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VISA one

Tenant Improvement project which includes the design of a new pantry and interior upgrades to meet code applicable code requirements

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Edwards Residence

Tenant Improvement project which includes the design of a new pantry and interior upgrades to meet code applicable code requirements

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