Ximena Valle, AIA, LEED AP

Founding Principal

Design and Practice Innovation

With a passion for innovating design, processes, and practices, Ximena’s commitment to fostering innovation and dialogue between disciplines, trades and industries is evidenced both in her role as an educator and in her practice. Ximena’s hallmark is to engage in the design process collaboratively with her clients, approaching design as a process of experimentation and discovery, yielding exceptional results. At FIFTEEN, Ximena leads our efforts in architectural design and practice innovation guiding our processes to deliver a better value and experience for our clients. A creative problem solver, Ximena brings together individuals and organizations across the board to form unique partnerships.

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Florida

Minor in Business Administration, University of Florida

REGISTRATION

Registered Architect | Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Kentucky

National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB)

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Temple University | Adjunct Associate Professor - Jan 2011-Present

PIDC Navy Yard Design Review Advisory Committee

The Philadelphia Planning Commission | Commission Member

American Institute of Architects

U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Accredited Professional

SELECTED PROJECTS

Drexel University | Wexford/Drexel Health Sciences Building, Philadelphia, PA - 400,000 SF

Drexel University | Wexford Life Sciences Building, Philadelphia, PA - 120,000 SF

Coriell Institute Headquarters | Research & Development Building, Camden, NJ - 90,000 SF

Quartermaster Life Science Campus - Building 6,12,15 Renovation, Philadelphia, PA 200,000 SF

Princeton University | Robotics Lab, Princeton, NJ - 2,000 SF

CHOP I Surgical Skills Lab, Philadelphia, PA - 3,000 SF

The Woodlynde School | Maker Space & Literacy Institute - Strafford, PA | 2,500 SF

Neuroflow | Office Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA - 20,000 SF

NTS Development Co | ShelbyHurst Campus Building 435, Louisville, KY - 120,000 SF,

Rowan University | Wilson Hall School of Dance Expansion, Glassboro, NJ - 7,500 SF

PHMC | 4601 Provident Campus, Philadelphia, PA - 100,000 SF

PMHC | 4601 Market Street, Center for Autism | 19,000 SF

DVRPC | Headquarters Renovation, Philadelphia, PA - 37,000 SF

Society Hill Dance Academy, Dance Studio & Wine Bar, Philadelphia, PA - 9,500 SF

YD | Showroom & Office Renovation, Philadelphia, PA - 9,500 SF

Incyte Corporation | Headquarters Expansion, Wilmington, DE* - 180,000 SF

NTS Development Co | ShelbyHurst Campus Building 600, Louisville, KY* - 125,000 SF,

Burlington Stores, Inc. | Office Building Renovation, Burlington, NJ* - 90,000 SF

Emory University & GA Tech | Library Service Center, Atlanta, GA* - 56,000 S

Lafayette College | Film and Media Studies Theater Building, Easton, PA* - 21,000 SF

Lafayette College | Mohican Building Renovation, Easton, PA* - 12,000 SF

Thomas Jefferson University | IS and Technology Fit-Out, Philadelphia, PA* - 40,000 SF

Thomas Jefferson University | Finance Office Consolidation, Philadelphia, PA* - 10,000 SF

Cornell College | Thomas Commons, Mount Vernon, IA*- 76,000 SF Renovation

PSU | Moore Building Renovation and Addition, University Park, PA* - 126,000 SF

*denotes experience prior to founding FIFTEEN