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I have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Los Andes University in Bogotá, Colombia and a Master's in Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York City. My previous work experience includes 6 years as project architect in different architectural firms as well as my own one. I also did an internship at Wilson Associates, an interior design firm in New York City.
I have extensive experience in design and drawing of construction plans and details. I am highly organized and adept at meeting tight deadlines that are so common in this industry.
Currently I’m working in Bogota – Colombia in an architecture firm called Escalar, we are building 3 housing projects and the BMW showroom, one of biggest in south America.
ESCALAR, Bogotá, CO, Project Architect
•Residential Condominium Santa Barbara Alta 37.975 Sq Ft.
20 Apartments, 8 townhouses.
Prepare information and presentations regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment.
Direct the production of construction documents, drawings and specifications
Review architectural documents for potential conflict with other disciplines.
Supported and assisted lead architect in all phases of the project.
SANTIAGO ORTEGA ARCHITECT, Bogotá, CO, Architect
Own design and construction firm.
Responsible for all phases of the project; planning and design from initial place visit to building and sketching.
Create custom architectural designs according to client's demand.
Projects:
Buitrago Apartment – Renovation 345 Sq Ft
Gutierrez Apartment– Renovation 700 Sq Ft
Symmetry Office– Renovation 150 Sq Ft
Ortega Roldan Offices – Renovation 300 Sq Ft
Wilson and Associates, New York, NY, US, Intern
Hotel Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Nevada
Produced draft designs, construction drawings, and developed presentation materials.
Performed research on materials and products to identify costs, lead-time and availability.
Arias, Serna and Sarvia Architectural Company, Bogotá, CO, Project Architect
Sierralaguna Marine Condominium 48.7648 Sq Ft. 176 Housing units.
In charge of the interior design of twelve (12) types of housing units.
Prepare information and presentations regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment.
Los Andes University, Bogotá, CO, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Habitar Magazine, Nomination
The most innovative housing project in Bogota:
Residential Condominium Santa Barbara Alta 37.975 Sq Ft. 20 Apartments, 8 townhouses.
It is composed by a 7 stories building and a block in front with 3 stories townhouses. The club house has a swimming pool, a theater, a conference room and gym. All housing units are customized according to the owner preferences.
2009 Annual Axxis Magazine Review, Honorable Mention
Sierralaguna Marine Condominium is an exclusive residential project located at the Caribbean coast near the Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta (Colombia). It is surrounded by the most exotic vegetation and exuberant animal life. The project has 176 apartments in 12 different layouts.
Colfuturo Scholarship, Scholarship
This is COLFUTURO ’s first and most important sponsor program. It finances the costs of graduate studies around the world Its main objective is to provide Eligible students must meet the following selection criteria:
Have been admitted unconditionally into a high quality graduate program (in any field of knowledge and anywhere in the world).
Present an international language proficiency examination.
Have an excellent academic record.
