Unified by a higher standard.

Toby Walker

AIA, IIDA, NCARB, LEED AP

President

Innovative, authentic, and professional are a few of the words clients use to describe Toby’s comprehensive approach to architecture and interior design. While perpetually seeking excellence in design, his passion lies in the art of crafting award-winning architecture. His work has been recognized on local and national levels for Design Excellence. Toby’s design vernacular evolved from his education at the University of Florida, travels abroad, as well as eighteen years of professional practice in the design industry. Believing good design is in the details, each of his projects develop a unique identity as they respond to the people, function, and the context to which they belong.

Professional Credentials

• Registered Architect: Florida, Texas, Kansas, Illinois
• Registered Interior Designer: Florida
• U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional
• AIA / NCARB Certified

Education

• Master of Architecture, University of Florida
• University of West Florida, B.S. in Sports Medicine, Minor in Psychology

Dennis Uchida

Assoc. AIA, Assoc. IALD

Senior Project Manager

In his pursuit of experiencing design in a wide range of contexts, Dennis has acquired a variety of skills throughout his professional journey. With a Bachelor’s degree and architecture licensure from Peru, Dennis has trained in Furniture and Interior Design in California, Construction and Lighting Design in Peru, and ultimately Architectural Design and Project Management in Peru and Florida. Utilizing the skill set gained through his diverse professional experience he has a confident understanding of the overall process needed for creating a unique and tailored design. As the next step for continuing his comprehensive learning of design, Dennis is in the process of earning his architecture license and PMP credentials.

Education

• Bachelor of Architecture, Ricardo Palma University, Peru.

Aisa Andrus

Assoc. IIDA

Designer

With a degree in Interior Design Technology from Seminole State College, Aisa has been immersed in the Orlando design industry for the past five years. She has assisted and managed all avenues of interior design, from conceptualization to implementation. Passionate about all forms of design, architecture, and art, she has a vast understanding of how beauty and functionality come together in order to create balance, purpose, and evoke emotion. As an avid world traveler, she believes that our surroundings have a huge impact on our daily lives due to its influence on our frame of mind. She finds it is a great privilege to work with clients from all backgrounds, because she gets to know them on a deeper level and discover how she can express their uniqueness through design. She is committed to evolving, as design so often does, and is looking forward to pursing the completion of her NCIDQ licensure in the near future.

Education

• Interior Design Technology, Seminole State College

Nitza M. Cardona Meléndez

Assoc. AIA

Architectural Designer

In her pursuit of understanding architecture, Nitza focused her master’s degree on learning about historic buildings and their crafters. She studied abroad in France and Mexico to understand how to document, preserve, and reutilize existing structures in order to and create a dialogue between the past and present. This passion and skillset have helped Nitza to excel as a designer on renovation projects, with a heightened sense of architecture as an intervention. She truly believes that existing outdated structures can be reutilized and updated with new technologies and current codes to create a timeless and harmonious design. Nitza is currently in the process of obtaining her architectural license to continue her growth within the design profession. Abroad Studies Universidad Autónoma de México (México City, México) Université de Corse Pascal Paoli (Corse, France)

Professional Credentials

• NCARB
• Currently testing for architectural licensing

Education

• Master of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico

Jayleen Rivera

Assoc. IIDA

Administrative and Design Assistant

Jayleen is a Sophomore in college transferring to the University of Central Florida in the Fall to pursue her bachelor’s degree in interior design. She has grown up in Orlando and is intrigued by the cultural diversity present and the life experiences that can be acquired when becoming involved within a community. Diversity requires understanding, flexibility, and growth, which ultimately leads to innovation. Jayleen brings an innovative mindset and passion for learning to the team at Walker Design.

Education

• Persuing her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design at the University of Central Florida

Audrey Bagley

Assoc. IIDA

Designer

Upon earning an interior design degree at Auburn University, Audrey moved to Orlando in 2017 to begin her design career. Growing up passionate about art and architecture, her professional track was established at a young age as she continues to grow within the design profession. She has a keen interest in incorporating design and artistry into the built environment, while making every space more enjoyable to the visitor. This has helped her to dive into the design industry head first, and become more passionate about architecture along the way. Audrey excels in every phase of the design process, from project conception to project completion. She sees each client and project as an occasion for new experiences, new exploration and ultimately a new opportunity to make something great together. Audrey looks forward to the opportunities presented to her at Walker Design and looks forward to continued growth in the design profession including her pursuit of completing the NCIDQ licensing exam.

Professional Credentials

Education

• Bachelors of Interior Design, Auburn University

Paula Sosa

Assoc. IIDA

Designer

Paula received her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Seminole State College in 2019. She has always had a profound passion for design, aesthetics and creativity while possessing a distinct awareness of the significance of one’s surroundings. This early sensibility to aesthetics and the environment around her led her on a career path focused on interior design with a focus on commercial interiors. She believes design should be an immersive visual and spatial experience, combining creativity with problem solving to create efficient and functional spaces. With a strong drive to exceed client expectations, she welcomes the challenge to develop unique solutions and strengthen her expertise. She is constantly striving to further her knowledge in the field and is currently working towards her NCIDQ licensure.

Education

• Seminole State College, Bachelor of Interior Design