Juan Carlos Serrano, RA,
CDT, LEED Green Associate
Principal
Mr. Serrano is a licensed architect with nearly 38 years of professional experience. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture in 1987, inspired by his father, a specialist in hospital design, whose legacy guided him into the field. Upon relocating to the United States, Mr. Serrano gained extensive exposure to innovative design approaches and diverse construction methodologies.
He began his U.S. career at a boutique architectural firm, working on high-end single-family residences and high-rise developments. Today, he holds certifications as a Construction Document Technologist and LEED Green Associate.
Mr. Serrano’s portfolio spans a wide range of award-winning residential projects, including custom homes and single—and multi-family developments across public and private sectors. With a specialization in wood-frame construction, he has successfully completed over 650 projects nationwide, both as principal of JCS Architects and in collaboration with other leading firms.
Our story
Founded in 2009 JCS Architects is a Maryland based architecture firm specializing in the design of residential projects. The firm’s expertise focuses on both new residential and renovation projects. Operating within all budgets from budget conscious to high-end, JCS Architecture offers a full range of architectural and design services from schematic design to construction documents.
The work of JCS Architecture represents a unique synthesis of conceptual study, technical know-how, and keen attention to detail. A heavy emphasis toward building details ensures that broader ideas are fulfilled together with small scale details such as trimwork. The firm’s thorough understanding of site and program, uniquely approached for each individual project, combined with a passionate interest for building technology lead to design solutions with artistic integrity.
Listening to clients is a hallmark strategy of the firm since it is the client’s program, budget and goals which most influence the design. Simultaneously solving for a myriad range of factors such as architectural design, building codes, budget goals, and lifestyle wishes is an integral part of the eventual design solution.
