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Flavia Bertorello

Flavia Bertorello

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Motivated professional with education and experience in all phases of the design process from inception through completion, including:  fabrication, production, and installation. Creative thinker, adaptable, organized and detail oriented. Personable, able to perform well independently as much as collaboratively. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Willing to travel.

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Employment 

Point Design inc., New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer/ Project Manager

Participated in design and production of supermall department stores built in the Philippines, Asia, and South America. Construction of one 8,000 sq. ft. building was scheduled for completion each year. Mentored new interns.
• Involved in collaborative efforts to develop schematic, design, and construction documents. Produced 2-D & 3-D presentations consisting of a set of drawings, renders, color and material selection, digital and physical models, and mock-ups.
• Discussed project status updates with co-designers located in Asia and South America on a daily basis. Travelled to construction sites for roll out meetings, delivered presentations and provided technical information to job tradesmen.
• Sourced materials globally and cultivated vendor relationships.

Jan 2013 - Mar 2020
 

YERRA rugs, New York, NY, US, Freelance Designer/ Project Manager

Designed, produced, and installed display booth for the annual rug show. Coordinated details with the design team in South America and with the factory producing some of the materials. Created layouts, design documents for fabrication, selected furniture and materials, drove production team tasks, participated in ordering/receiving materials, install/take down, packing, and shipping.

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
 

Private Garden Commission, Brooklyn, NY, US, Freelance Designer/ Project Manager

Designed an outdoor garden space for a family home. Adapted a special sustainable drain system to facilitate rain water movement composed of layers of pebble, sand, and blue-stone. In addition, collaborated with interior designed on master bath renovation. Contributed to design, production of construction documents, and color and materials selection. Provided direction and liaised with trade personnel, garden specialists, and general contractor.

May 2017 - Dec 2017
 

Three Jewels, Wellness Center, New York, NY, US, Freelance Designer/ Project Manager

Collaborated with director and others in development of a proposal for the center's Yoga Studio. Surveyed existing building condition, configured a layout considering spatial and functional uses, colors, and materials. Created and presented a colorful and attractive space keeping within a limited budget for the non-profit center. The proposal was accepted and successully executed to satisfaction.

May 2016 - Jul 2016
 

Landmark Restoration, Williamsburg Savings Bank, New York, NY, US, Architectural Preservationist/ Project Manager

Contributed to the restoration project of the Williamsburg Savings Bank. Conducted in-depth historical research and gathered data from libraries and historical societies, etc. to understand period style, construction techniques used, and details of three additions to the original building. Collaborated with historians and Landmark specialists to devise feasible plans, budget, and timeline to complete a sustainable restoration.
• Produced 2-D & 3-D design presentation drawings accompanying written proposals to obtain permits from New York City Landmarks preservation commission.
• Created mock-ups for material sample presentations to key stakeholders. Delivered presentations to board members and community leaders to drive the approval process.
• Consulted with trades, artisans, and restoration specialists towards understanding and implementing effective on-site technical solutions over the entire successful four-year restoration process.

Dec 2009 - Dec 2012
 

Cleanroom Inc., New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Design studio specialized in residential and commercial architecture, furniture design and trade shows and art exhibits installations. Worked assisting and collaborating with senior Architects developing design and construction documents, from the conceptual stages of schematic ideas through design development and construction drawings and details.

•Handling material Library and providers.
•Producing 2D set of drawings, colors and materials pallets and handmade models for meetings with clients .
•Overseen construction, weekly site visits, working in liason communicating with trades.

May 2006 - Mar 2008
 

Education 

University of Plymouth, Transart Institute for Creative Research, MFA

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
 

The Art students league of New York, Sculpture & Painting Attelier

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
 

National University of Córdoba, Argentina, MArch, Architecture & Urban Design

Apr 1998 - Apr 2006
 

Awards 

Tony Goldman Award Williamsburgh Savings Bank New York, New York, 1st Place

The rehabilitation of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, described as “one of the most monumental spaces surviving in New York from the Post-Civil War era,” transformed a vacant and derelict 140-year-old bank into a vibrant cultural event and exhibition venue.

2014
 

The 24th Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, 1st Place

Williamsburgh Savings Bank
175 Broadway, Brooklyn

Completed in 1875, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank is an icon of an early New York neighborhood in its prime. The Beaux Arts Classical building by architect George B. Post, with Aesthetic-styled interiors by Peter B. Wight, shaped architectural trends throughout the nation.
After decades of banking use, the WSB suffered from neglect and inappropriate alterations. This project restored the structure and its stunning decorative elements, while transforming it for new uses. Work began with research to determine original finishes and materials, and missing details. Non-historic modifications were removed and unsympathetic repairs corrected.

The granite facade was cleaned and repointed, and the historic palette guided new painting at the dome, where the monumental clock works again. The original oculus, discovered in the cellar, replaced skylight covers from World War II. Wooden double-hung sash replicating the original replaced inappropriate WWII-era steel hopper windows. At the interior, 1980s-era partitions were removed. The original polychrome mural fresco was conserved. Etched-glass dome drum windows, wooden doors and cabinetry, mosaic marble and encaustic tile floors were all restored or recreated. Fluorescent lighting was replaced by period-appropriate gaslight sconces and chandeliers.

Systems were updated to meet modern codes without compromising historic features and spaces. Now an events and meeting space, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank dazzles with color, light, and beauty, its historic features ready for discovery by a new audience.

2014
 

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