Carlos Molnar
MANAGING PRINCIPAL – ARCHITECTURE
AIA, NCARB, OESSAP
Charles (Carlos) Molnar is Managing Principal and founder of SOL DESIGN STUDIO LLC, a Florida Corporation with Hillsborough Minority Certification. Carlos is a registered architect in five states. Carlos and the design team collaborate with clients to design the project’s overarching vision. The team then optimizes that vision, selecting quality materials within established budgets.
As Managing Principal, Carlos is responsible for all aspects of the design process, client relationships, and company resource allocation. Carlos has strong experience in the field of architecture, planning, historic preservation, and design with more than 20 years of experience. He has completed projects throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. He offers specialized knowledge and proven ability in public and private facilities planning, hospitality, residential, institutional, and commercial design of varying types and sizes plus master planning and urban design.
Carlos is a former President, currently serving as the State Representative of the AIA Tampa Bay Chapter and prior Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Architecture and Community Design.
Carlos is also a registered Inspector for the Safety Assessment Program, as first responders to Natural Disasters for the purpose of immediate evaluation of any structure’s ability to be re-occupied after the event to safeguard the public.
Outside of the office, Carlos is the proud father of three kids with passions in Fencing, Music, and Zoos.
Education
● Masters of Architecture | University of South Florida - School of Architecture and Community Design – 1999
● Bachelors of Arts in Architecture | University of Florida - College of Architecture - 1995
Registrations
● Florida AR-94539
● New Jersey 21AI02000300
● Michigan 1301066224
● Pennsylvania RA40923
● Puerto Rico 21757
Safety Assessment Program Registration
● Cal OES Safety Assessment Program - 91319
Certifications
● State of Florida Minority and Small Business Certification
● Hillsborough County Minority and Small Business Certification
● City of Tampa Minority and Small Business Certification
Professional Affiliations
● American Institute of Architects | 2021 President - 2020 Vice President / President Elect - 2019 Secretary
● National Council of Architectural Registration Board | Certificate 88733
● University of South Florida | 2010 - 2018, 2003 - 2007 Adjunct Professor
Awards
● 2020 Excellence Award Winner Exterior Architecture - Pineywoods Office Building - CREW Network
● 2017 Firm of the Year Award AIA Tampa Bay
● 2016 Levison Award - AIA Tampa Bay
● 2013 Winner BEYOND THE GRID International Competition - kap:sool - shared with 3 other international entries