About
As architects, we have a the unique opportunity to positively shape the human experience. In every project, we look for ways to expand the architecture principles of form follows function to form follows joy. Without joy, architecture becomes the result of technicians.
In our objective to create and shape experiences, our office was founded in 2020 by a group of architects who under the leadership of Claudio Salazar, have worked in various context and programs around the world. Our experience has provided us with a clear understanding of the opportunities of physical and cultural context, and the different avenues to create value to both our clients and the neighborhoods we serve.
Claudio Salazar, AIA is the founder and principal architect at RooTSDNA.
Claudio obtained his Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Florida and his Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College where he focused his thesis work on recursive geometry and customization for urban design interventions.
Since 2000, Claudio has been the designer, project manager and master planner for numerous residential, commercial and mixed-use projects in the United States, Europe, Latin American, Asia and the Middle East. Motivated by a rigorous reexamination of architectural performance, function and form, Claudio has led his RooTSDNA team in the development of entries for architectural contests, some of which have been awarded first prize. Claudio is currently an adjunct faculty at the School of Architecture at Florida International University where he teaches Graduate Design courses.
Rebecca M. Quesnel academic and professional journey in architecture is marked by her dual passions for sustainability and design innovation. Rebecca has been instrumental in the design and project management of single and multi-family development projects since 2021, aligning her work with her core values of site-specific architecture and community-focused design. Using the latest BIM software platforms, Rebecca frequently leads the RooTSDNA team of consultants through multidisciplinary processes that substantially simplify the construction process.
A graduate of Florida International University (FIU), Rebecca completed her Master of Architecture in 2021, following an undergraduate career distinguished by her role as a competitive NCAA athlete.
Transitioning from athletics to academics, Rebecca devoted her graduate studies to climate-responsive and urban research, holding both Research and Graduate Assistant positions focused on structural and eco-design.