PRINCETON, NJ—MAY 2025—We are thrilled to share that Jorel E. Sanchez Soto has been named a member of Zweig Group’s 2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry. This distinguished program celebrates emerging professionals who are making a significant impact across architecture, engineering, and construction. Rising Stars are recognized for their technical excellence, leadership, academic and community contributions, and dedication to public service.
Jorel exemplifies the very best of the next generation in design. His diverse portfolio of work, combined with his strong focus on mentorship and education, has made a lasting impression on the design profession, his clients, and peers alike. Rising Stars like Jorel not only elevate the quality of the built environment but also foster a spirit of leadership and service within their firms and communities. We gratefully acknowledge the colleagues, collaborators, and mentors who have contributed to Jorel’s journey—his success is truly a shared achievement.
With a thoughtful approach to architecture rooted in community impact, Jorel brings vision and heart to every project. He is a dynamic communicator, a tireless advocate for diversity in design, and a mentor to the next generation of architects. In addition to his design work, Jorel teaches as an adjunct lecturer at Howard University and actively supports aspiring professionals through the UCLA Alumni Mentorship Program and OrgullOSO. His leadership with the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) underscores his commitment to equity and inclusion in the profession.
We celebrate Jorel’s accomplishments and look forward to the continued impact of his thoughtful, community-centered design work on our firm and the industry.
Selected Projects & Accomplishments
- The Upland, Barnaby & 7th – Senior Designer
- Chevy Chase Civic Site – Senior Designer
- Texas Christian University Intercultural Center – Designer/Planner
- Miami University McVey Data Science Building – Designer/Planner
- St. Croix Athletics Facility – Senior Designer
About Michael Graves
Founded in 1964 by AIA Gold Medalist Michael Graves, Michael Graves has a unique multidisciplinary practice that offers strategic advantages to clients worldwide. Michael Graves’ work is a consequence of continually striving to learn and listen to their clients while aiming to deliver the highest level of service possible. The firm’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies and global manufacturers to start-ups, from government to cultural, educational, and healthcare institutions, and from real estate developers and retailers to homeowners and consumers. Michael Graves has one of the leading design practices in the world, offering services in architecture, product design, interior design, master planning, graphic design, and branding, and underpins clients’ success with design strategy consulting, feasibility studies, and research. For more information, visit www.michaelgraves.com.
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