IMELDA J. GOLIK, AIA
Registered Ar chitect. CA License No. C13888
educa
tion
EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
SKILLS
- EXPER TISE
• Master of Architecture- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduated : 1976.
First woman to graduate from the Master of Architecture program.
Master’s Thesis: “The Fresno Mall: A case Study and Project - A design Proposal for the Fresno Fulton Mall.
• Bachelor of Architecture - California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo graduated 1975.
Completed fi fth year of study abroad in Spain. Studied pedestrian- focused white towns, Antonio Gaudi’s works in Barcelona, and Spanish Building codes. Mentored by Arquitecto Jesus Valverdes and Engeniero Geraldo Mayor in Madrid.
Commercial- Tenant Improvements
• Deli Delicious, Subway Sandwich Shops, Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Factory, Curry Pizza, Capriotti’s and Arsenio’s
• Restaurants: Pho Ever Vietnamese food, Arc Restaurant, Na Na Thong Thai Street Food.
Industrial Projects
• Beef Packers Inc.- Led design for the expansion of the facility on (Fresno (North & Martin Luther King Blvd), including freezers, coolers, processing rooms, and one-of-a-kind kill fl oor- among the most advanced in the Western U.S. - with a zero-waste approach from hides to ponch and blood. • King-O-Meats Inc.- Designed a one-of-a-kind freestanding freezer, engineered to be fully supported by its interior rack system.
• Chamlian Enterprises.- Managed warehouse layouts and coordinated anchoring and installation of machinery, including German-made rag- compression machines used for matress pad production.
• 3Q Windows and Doors - Coordinated fabrication processes and machinery integration for window and door production including equipment sourced from China
• Papaya Fresh - Managed technical documentation and compliance for Turkish-manufactured Pita bread ovens: facilitated approval testing and permit application per applicable code standards.
Healthcare Facilities
• Valley Children’s Hospital - (AOR)- Cardiology and Simulation facility, upgrades of elevators and cooling towers
• Omni Women’s Health - interior design and offi ce layout • Topoosian Dental - offi ce design, Poladian Chiropractic offi ces - addition and Emerzian Chiropractic - Building design and offi ce improvements.
Over 45 years of experience
in architectural design, code
compliance and permitting.
Extensive knowledge of local/
state and national codes.
Member of the International
Code Regulations.
Site planning, rezoning, CUP’s
and Coastal Regulation.
Multi-lingual - Fluent in Spanish,
Arabic and Armenian
Business management,
public relations and project
coordination.
Lecturer - California State
University, Fresno
(2000 to present)
CER TIFICATIONS
American Institute of
Architects San Joaquin
Chapter.
Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) California.
Completion of Cal Casp
Academy and Foundation of
Accessibility
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Merit
Award from:
American Institute of
Architect
&
Masonry Institute of
America
AWARDS
Residential Design
• The Martin House (1987) - French Style Residence and Cabana and Workshop 7,000 sq.ft. on Van Ness Extension, Fresno.
• The Jebian House (1978) - 6,000 sq.ft. bluff side contemporary residence in Fresno featuring Gaudi inspired architecture, Stan Bitters ceramic art, natural redwood fi nishes, and an exotic site design with ponds, bridge and sculptured rockwork.
• The Roth House - (1998) Contemporary Style Residence 10,000 sq.ft. - Forkner Avenue, Fresno. Designed custom fi nish hardware and fi xtures to complement the architectural character and scale of the house. • The Whitehead House - (2005) 12,000 sq.ft. Georgian-style residence with a contemporary fl air, located in the historic Martha Barry College subdivision in Rome, Georgia. The twelve-bedroom home blends classical symmetry and proportion with modern interior detailing and updated spatial fl ow. • Alta Apartments - (2009) in Fresno. Designed six-plex townhouses on a compact site, optimizing spatial effi ciency while complying with California accessibility codes and local zoning regulations.
• Fountainway House - (2025) in Tower District, Fresno 1070 sq.ft. Led the architectural design of a high-performance A single-family residence, utilizing SIPs (structural insulated panels) to reduce energy loads, improve indoor comfort, and support sustainable building practices.
• Hunter West Development - (2012) Designed and developed energy-effi cient tract homes (1,000-1,200 sq.ft.) in Selma, Fresno, and Kerman, integrating sustainable design principles, code compliance, and optimized site layouts. • Butler Villas Estates - (2012) A designed modular units (900-1,200 sq.ft.) for the Fresno designed for use as primary residence or ADUs; scalable layout supports fl exible placement and duplex conversion based on site and zoning conditions.
• Dr. Huff Residence - (2023) Restored and preserved the historic House on Divisadero St. Fresno, a turn-of-the-century American Foursquare residence, adapting the structure for aff ordable housing use through a sensitive conversion into a 4-unit multifamily dwellings.
• Educational & Liturgical Projects
• St. Anthony’s School - (1994) K- 8 grade Classroom Design & construction management and School offi ce remodel.
• St. Anthony of Padua Church - (2000) Liturgical furniture and altar design for a Brutalist-style Catholic Church in Fresno, including a tailored granite baptismal font that aligned with the Church’s architectural expression. • New Covenant Community Church - (2024) Developed preschool classrooms and offi ces as part of the campus in Fresno; contributed to the master planning and design of outdoor communal spaces, including a focal-point baptismal fountain to enhance the spiritual and architectural unity of the site.
AFFILIATIONS
San Joaquin Chapter of
the American Institute of
Architects - President &
Director of events (1983
to Present)
Construction
Specifi cation Institute -
Member.
Fresno Sister Cities
International Inc.- CEO/
President a non profi t
organization -
East Fresno Rotary-
Board member.
U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC) -
member
Housing Rehabilitation
Initiatives - contributing
member (Architect)
St. Anthony’s
Construction Committee
Master Planning
St Agnes Foundation
member & project
designer of Mary’s
Heaven Garden.
IMELDA J. GOLIK, AIA
Registered Ar chitect. CA License No. C13888