Through his studies at Louisiana State University, Oscar gained a passion for tackling city and community issues from an urban planning and design perspective. Complementing his growing interest in urban planning and architecture, work experience at the urban planning firm CPEX exposed him to the importance of community outreach and engagement and led to a belief that design at any scale—architecture, interiors, or planning—should be in service to those who inhabit the space. He is committed to design that creates a symbiotic relationship between architecture, urban fabric, and people. Manning’s drive to help communities prosper through collaboration and design drew him to the firm.

Oscar enjoys photography and his love of urban spaces is evident in the cityscapes he captures while traveling. Originally from Panama, this bilingual resident considers himself a Louisiana native at heart.