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Daniel Torres

Daniel Torres

Kuwait, KW

 

About 

• Able to identify operational problems and to suggest adequate solutions. Attitude to problem-solving.
• Proven experience with projects of different scale and complexity, especially high rise, commercial and residential projects, from concept to fully detailed drawings.
• Very enthusiastic person and hands-on worker, ready to take initiative for the benefit of the project and for the Client satisfaction, according to time schedule.
• Expatriate with professional and living experiences in Middle East, Europe and Latin America, therefore adapted to international environment and different cultures; proactive and self motivated.

Employment 

Arabtec Construction LCC, Senior Architect

Kuwait University Project
Responsible for the Design Department. Coordination with other disciplines and departments. Elaboration of Technical Reports as for Facade for example, Material schedules, Shop Drawings list elaboration, Site Logistic Plan, Porta-Cabin/Site Offices accommodation shop drawings for approval. Work in progress according to Project demand and priorities.

May 2011 - current
 

Arabtec Construction LCC, Project Architect

Oktha Center Project - Sky Scraper
Responsible for Architectural Coordination with other disciplines, preparation of Tender Documents, Project assessment in different stages (Architectural, MEP and Structural), Re-Engineering Proposals , Build ability issues, Feasibility study, Optimization process, Concept Design, RFIs, general measures and area calculation for BOQ, finishes schedules, Temporary offices, Setting out drawings, Shop Drawings. Also involved in many others Company's Projects beside the Projects listed below.

Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
 

Mammut Group of Companies, Architect

Preparation of General Shop Drawings for manufacturing.
Compatibilization of general design (slabs, beams, columns and masonry walls) into pre-cast system.
Site Offices for the Project. Responsible for Design and Coordination of the Construction.

Sep 2007 - Jul 2008
 

Education 

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bachelors, Architect and City Planner

The Course of Architecture was officially created in 1946, gaining recognition on October 12, 1950
The Course of Architecture and Urbanism aims at training professionals able to organize the physical environment, in relation to social needs and the constraints of the natural and built environment. This activity, which involves the production of buildings alone or in combination, and the organization of urban space, on any scale or dimension involves the elaboration of studies, projects and plans, with their drawings and execution. One of the largest federal universities in Brazil

Aug 2000 - Aug 2006
 

Areas of Specialization