Juan Rodriguez Dominguez
About Juan Rodriguez Dominguez
Juan Rodriguez Dominguez is a Senior Landscape Architect and Project Lead at Arup and a High Street Task Force Expert at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Title and Current Roles
Juan Rodriguez Dominguez holds the title of Senior Landscape Architect and Project Lead. He is presently engaged with the High Streets Task Force at Manchester Metropolitan University, operating as a High Street Task Force Expert. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Landscape Architect and Project Lead at Arup, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Professional Experience
Juan Rodriguez Dominguez has accumulated considerable experience in landscape architecture. He has been with Arup since 2013, contributing to various projects in Cardiff. Before Arup, he worked with The Urbanists as a Landscape Architect from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he held a similar position at Circle Design (UK) Ltd from 2010 to 2011. He began his professional journey at Jacobs as a Graduate Landscape Architect from 2008 to 2010, following an early role at Lagares OCA (Lagares Ingenieria) as an Assistant Engineer in Vigo, Spain, from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Juan Rodriguez Dominguez's academic background is rooted in landscape architecture and engineering. He earned a Master in Landscape Architecture from The University of Edinburgh's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, where he studied landscape design, construction, EIA, ecology, and materials from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a degree in Forestry and Landscape Engineering from the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, obtained between 2004 and 2006. In addition, he expanded his knowledge through an exchange program in Forestry Engineering at the University of Joensuu in 2003.
Workshops and Community Engagement
In his role with the High Street Task Force, Juan Rodriguez Dominguez actively engages in delivering workshops to local authorities and communities. These workshops are aimed at building local visions and addressing the complex issues that hinder the progress of town centres. His involvement ensures that stakeholders are equipped with the necessary insights and strategies for revitalizing high streets.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
As part of his responsibilities with the High Street Task Force, Juan Rodriguez Dominguez provides bespoke advice to councils to help tackle challenging issues in town centres. He also mentors place leaders, sharing his extensive knowledge and expertise in landscape architecture. His guidance supports the development of effective strategies and solutions for urban spaces.