Archinect
Giancarlo Milei

Giancarlo Milei

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Contemporary Living Images, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer, Jobsite Supervisor

Designed a four-story dwelling on a steeply sloped site in Mount Washington, California. Drafted the full plan set using AutoCAD (perspective, plot plan, floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, door and window schedules, and details). Incorporated client, planning commission, and plan checker feedback to gain project approval. Construction to begin in 2013.

Drew complete plan sets for a house remodel and home addition in Los Angeles. Reviewed the projects with their respective owners and plan checkers, bringing them up to code. Fully approved with construction to commence in 2013.

Collaboratively designed a three-story house in Calabasas, California and supervised its construction from start to finish. Communicated with site workers in Spanish and oversaw site grading, foundation pour, balloon frame construction, weatherproofing, insulation, and drywall placement, installation of MEP equipment, fire sprinklers, doors and windows, roofing and gutters, stuccoing, railing and fence construction, and site inspections.

Jul 2011 - current
 

Bruce Bolander Architects, Malibu, CA, US, AutoCAD Draftsman

Worked on construction documents for 5 projects in AutoCAD. Drew septic and plot plans, siteplans, floorplans, elevations, cross-sections, details, door and window schedules, and implemented plan set corrections.

Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Habitat for Humanity, Thousand Oaks, CA, US, Construction Volunteer

Helped build the balloon frame of a two-story home for a low-income family.

Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Emphasis on site-specific architecture that engages its surroundings. Interest in design that is sensitive to the wants and needs of its users, the local community, and the environment. Projects include artist and equestrian housing, magicians’ academy, elementary school, libraries, and cultural center. Thesis focus on how art and music can foster diversity and form more tolerant and accepting communities.

Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture and Design Program

Designed urban infill, row-housing, open-air market, and climate change pavilion under the guidance of Danish architects. Learned design strategies for making cities more livable and less car dependent. Participated in study tours and independently traveled to 13 countries in Europe and Scandinavia.

Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
 

Awards 

Dean's List, Award

Awarded for a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

2010
 

Dean's List, Award

2009
 

Dean's List, Award

2007
 

Honor Society, Award

Awarded for a GPA of 3.2 or higher

2006
 

AP Spanish Language Exam, Other

Passed the advanced placement Spanish language exam.
Fluent in Spanish, spoken and written.

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills