Background
Cruz, Javier F. was born on September 1, 1947 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Javier Francisco and Rosa Ana (Freire) Cruz. came to the United States, 1961.
Cruz, Javier F. was born on September 1, 1947 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Javier Francisco and Rosa Ana (Freire) Cruz. came to the United States, 1961.
Associate of Arts, Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, 1967. Bachelor of Architecture, University Miami, 1972. BSin Environmental Engineering, Florida International University, 1977.
Partner, Development Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome, Miami, 1973-1979; principal, Lopez-Cantera & Cruz, Inc., Miami, 1973-1979; partner, Filer, Hammond, Cruz and Associations, Coral Gables, Florida, 1979-1983; owner, Javier Cruz Architects, Miami, since 1982.
Committee member Metropolitan Dade County Building and Zoning Review Committee, Miami, 1977-1982. Advisor architect intern development program State of Florida Board Architect, 1984-1992. Member A/E advisory committee Dade County School Board, 1986-1987.
Member advisory board for accreditation Florida International University, 1986-1989. Director Dade County Employs the Handicapped Committee, 1988-1990, chairman accessibility committee, 1988-1990. Committee member Hurricane Andrew Architectural Recovery Center, 1992.
Team member City of Coral Gables Disaster Assessment Team, 1981-1991. Exhibit designer Miami Youth Museum, 1989. Director Business Coalition for Americans with Disabilities, 1990-1994.
Member Miami Youth Museum Building Development Committee, 1990-1991, others. Member American Institute of Architects (Miami chapter director since 1997, Silver medal 1996), Florida Association of American Institute of Architects (state director since 1997), University Miami School Architect Alumni Association (secretary 1998).
Married Elodia Degaray, January 26, 1973. Children: Anna, Laura.