His first jobs were on the city of Maracay, a city which became the de facto capital of the country under General Juan Vicente Gómez. He received his first important assignment in 1929: the "Hotel Jardín". In his reform of the building it was possible to already observe some features that will become common in his designs.
His early career was based in Maracay, a city that served as the de facto capital under General Juan Vicente Gómez. His first major project came in 1929: the "Hotel Jardín".  During this renovation, some of his future design elements were already evident.