Landen Johnston

Provide independent residential and small commercial architectural design and drafting services, coordinating directly with clients, builders, and project stakeholders. Develop construction drawings, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation layouts, roof plans, interior elevations, cabinetry layouts, and architectural visualizations. Coordinate design revisions with builders and clients to address constructability, building layout, structural considerations, owner selections, and evolving project requirements.

Founder / Architectural Designer at ForgeScope Studio (2025-01 – Present)

• Provide independent residential and small commercial architectural design and drafting services, coordinating directly with clients, builders, and project stakeholders.
• Develop construction drawings, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation layouts, roof plans, interior elevations, cabinetry layouts, and architectural visualizations.
• Coordinate design revisions with builders and clients to address constructability, building layout, structural considerations, owner selections, and evolving project requirements.
• Review project dimensions, building systems, material relationships, and design details to identify conflicts and resolve issues before construction.
• Manage project scope, client communication, design schedules, revisions, documentation, and final drawing packages independently.
• Translate client requirements and field/building constraints into clear construction documentation intended for practical use by builders and trades.

Architectural Designer at Selected Custom Residence (2026-01 – Present)

• Developed architectural documentation and design coordination for an approximately 2,461-square-foot custom residence in collaboration with the homeowners and residential builder.
• Produced and coordinated floor plans, foundation layout, roof design alternatives, exterior design, interior cabinetry elevations, and 3D visualization.
• Worked through substantial design revisions including garage configuration, roof tie-ins, room and closet modifications, cabinetry, primary-bath configuration, and other owner/builder-directed changes.
• Prepared multiple roof and garage alternatives to support builder review of constructability, slab requirements, attic/HVAC considerations, and overall design integration.

Architectural Draftsman at Jim Cox Designs (2024-10 – 2025-03)

• Prepared and revised architectural drawings based on project redlines, design changes, and team direction.
• Collaborated with architects and designers to maintain accurate project documentation and incorporate revisions.
• Supported production of architectural drawing sets while developing practical experience with residential design and construction documentation.

Truss Designer-Internship at Texas Building Supply (2024-08 – 2025-10)

• Designed floor and roof truss systems using project drawings, structural requirements, loading criteria, and applicable design standards.
• Interpreted architectural plans and building geometry to develop constructible structural layouts.
• Prepared truss layouts and supporting documentation for residential construction and permitting.
• Coordinated design requirements and identified conditions affecting structural layout, loading, and constructability.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture – The University of Texas at San Antonio (2024-12)

Master of Science in Architecture – The University of Texas at San Antonio