Claudia S. Cueto, AIA, Principal
As principal-in-charge for CuetoKEARNEY design, Claudia is the primary client contact and handles all negotiations and contracts. She has been practicing architecture for over 30 years. With a primary focus on residential and institutional work, she has particular expertise in interior design, millwork, finishes, furniture, client relations, and working with user groups. She has worked closely with a number of institutions on a variety of projects, including Princeton University, The University of Pennsylvania, Widener University, and Swarthmore College. Since co-founding CKd 16 years ago, she has directed projects including the specification, coordination, and installation of loose furniture for the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, designed by Frank Gehry. The daughter of Argentine immigrants, Claudia is fluent in Spanish.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
​Master of Architecture

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

CuetoKEARNEYdesign, llc, Swarthmore, PA. July 2003-Present.
Principal in charge of Commercial and Institutional projects.

KRIEGER AND ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA.
Associate in charge of institutional work.
• Princeton Lewis Library, Princeton University, FF&E: Project Manager

VENTURI, SCOTT BROWN AND ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA
Director of Interiors, Project Manager for:
• Frist Campus Center Renovation and Addition, Princeton University
• Houston Hall Renovation, University of Pennsylvania
• Frank G. Wells Studio Production Bldg, Disney Corporation, 275,000 sf
• Mielparque Nikko Kirifuri Resort, Nikko Japan, 97 room resort
MARIA ROMANACH ARCHITECTS, Philadelphia, PA
Project Manager
• US Federal Courthouse, Library Addition/Renovation

GBQC, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Architect

BOWER LEWIS THROWER, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Architect
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CRS SIRRINE, Washington, D.C.
Staff Architect
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Member Delaware County Planning Commission, 2019 - present
Member Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia, 2012 - present
Board of Directors, AIA Philadelphia, 2009 – 2011
Zoning Hearing Board, Swarthmore, 2009 -- 2014
Board of Directors, Swarthmore Swim Club, 1999 - 2006
Adjunct Professor, Drexel University

Registered Architect: Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Member American Institute of Architects
NCARB Certified
Pennsylvania Certified Women/Minority Business Enterprise
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