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Alex Vaquero

Alex Vaquero

Newburgh, NY, US

 
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About 

Alex Vaquero Flores, based in the Hudson Valley, New York, is a Design Professional at Calderón Architecture & Design Studio P.C. (CADS). Upon graduation from Alfred State College's accredited Architecture program, Alex received an accredited Bachelor’s of Architecture degree with a cognate area in construction management on May 2023.

Driven by a desire to envision new modes of living, while using design as a vehicle to imagine a brighter future, Alex is committed to pushing the boundaries of design, creating sustainable and inspiring environments that enhance the quality of life.

At CADS, Alex has worked on:
-Every area of the construction documents process with the Principal of the firm.
-Documented existing conditions in the field with notes, hand drawings, and photographs, drafted existing conditions, plans, and elevations for projects in Revit & AutoCAD.
-Assisted and collaborated in the design aspect of the projects.
-Collaborated extensively with the City of Ossining during the design phase of the Multi-Modal Hub project, ensuring public engagement and interaction.
-Work experience on Residential, Retail Compliance, ARC Historical Submission projects, and a few projects in NYC.
-In addition, is an assistant to the firm's Principal, John C. Calderon (Immediate Past President of AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter, 2022).

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Calderon Architecture & Design Studio, Beacon, New York, Architecture Design Professional

Aug 2023 - current
 

Leib Designs LLC, Newburgh, NY, US, Junior Architectural Designer

Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
 

Education 

Alfred State College, Alfred, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

I am enrolled in the B Arch program and minoring in construction management.

Aug 2020 - May 2023
 

Awards 

Samana Group – Off Grid Farm (International Architecture Competition), Honorable Mention

HONORABLE MENTION & AUDIENCE AWARD

Samaná’s Spiral:

Alec Harrigan, Monil Shah, Alex Vaquero, John Snyder III from United States

The AUDIENCE AWARD was awarded to Samaná’s Spiral designed by Alec Harrigan, Monil Shah, Alex Vaquero, John Snyder III from United States. This project integrates sustainable agricultural practices with passive design, inspired by the Taíno cultural heritage of the Samaná Peninsula. It emphasizes environmental stewardship, community involvement, and the use of local materials to serve as a model for sustainable development.

Jury’s comment:

About the Honorable Mention – Ludwik Kaizerbrecht (from Gensler)

“The Samana Spiral project offers a distinctive approach by consolidating all the habitats into a single, centrally located structure on the site.
The plan layout design clearly reflects inspiration from the local heritage of the Taino house. The floor plan is thoughtfully designed to open views to the semi-open courtyard while providing quiet zones for residents. “

2024
 

ASC Region 1: Design Build Competition, 1st Place

1st place in the ASC (Associated Schools of Construction) Region 1 competition in the Design-Build category. Competition was sponsored by Skanska and hosted in Albany, NY. Awarded during my time in Alfred State College's B Arch - Architecture Program.

2022
 

Carlson Family Annual Scholarship Fund, 1st Place

With a minimum of 3.0 overall GPA, student must demonstrate design competence. Awarded during my time in Alfred State College's B Arch - Architecture Program.

2021
 

The American Institute of Architects Southern New York (AIASNY) Chapter Annual Scholarship, 1st Place

The American Institute of Architects Southern New York Chapter Annual Scholarship was created by the AIASNY to assist students enrolled in the architectural engineering program at Alfred State. The recipient must be a junior student enrolled in the architectural engineering program in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or greater. Scholarship was awarded by submitting a 5th semester final design project and became selected as the final recipient of the award.

2021
 

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