Lucas Najle is an Associate and Design Architect responsible for leading and preserving the design integrity of HuntonBrady projects. He has worked on various building types throughout his career, including healthcare, commercial, education, museums, cultural centers, entertainment, fitness centers, and aerospace. Lucas has a passion for mentoring and is very active in the local community. He has been a professor at the UF Graduate School of Architecture at UF CityLab, Orlando since 2014. Lucas also served on the AIA Orlando Board of Directors, as Director of Young Architects & Emerging Professionals, as Chair of the Orlando Young Architects Forum, as an NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor, and as an UCF Alumni Mentor. He has also created an educational YouTube channel that has helped introduce thousands of people from across the globe to the world of architecture and design. 

Lucas is from Argentina, where he grew up playing soccer with his friends and family. His interests outside of architecture often involve things that move way too fast, including cars, motorsports, and downhill mountain biking.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Florida

Bachelor of Design, University of Central Florida

Professional Affiliations

Registered Architect - FL

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certified

NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor

Emerging Professionals Director - 2018 & 2019

Adjunct Professor - UF CityLab, Orlando

Honors & Awards

2020 AIA Orlando Distinguished Service Award

Languages

English

Spanish