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Daniela Silva

Daniela Silva

Lisbon, PT

 
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About 

I'm mostly an architect and a researcher. Born in Lisbon in 1987, I've graduated in 2008 in Architecture from ULHT-Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies and in 2011 I've completed the Master degree in Architecture from the same University, in Lisbon.

Passionate about architecture, photography, travel and with a career markedly multifaceted and international, I've worked in France, Japan, Italy and China.

In 2013 I have traveled to Lille, France with the Leonardo da Vinci scholarship to collaborate with the Office Wonk Architectes. In 2014 I went to Tokyo, Japan to collaborate with the Office Sou Fujimoto Architects in various projects for China, Brazil and Japan. Later in 2014 I've also traveled to Venice, Italy, to join the New Zealand Pavilion team at the Venice Architecture Biennale . Also in 2014 and 2015 I was invited by Architect Tony Van Raat from the University of New Zealand "UNITEC Institute of Technology" to teach in an Architectural Program between this University and Shandong Jianzhou University in Jinan - China.

I've often participated in architecture, design and photography competitions. In 2008 I've won my first prize and again in 2010 and 2011. More recently in 2013, I've won the 2nd place in the contest "Urban Challenges" 12 for the rehabilitation of an industrial building, and in 2014 the 1st prize in a photography contest of the Architects Association, titled "Tools" for the cover of the Magazine "ba - Boletim Arquitectos".

Currently in Lisbon, I divide my professional activity between practice at a studio in Lisbon while developing my PhD at ISCTE-IUL in Lisbon, in the area of Digital Architecture, being one of my research interests.

I'm also a speaker at several conferences and author of the blog "Arquitecta Irrequieta".

Employment 

DE GIULI & PORTIER ARCHITECTES SA, Lisbon, Architect

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: CAD drawings, photoshop images, indesign and illustrator layout arrangements.

Apr 2018 - current
 

Non Architecture Competitions, Curator and Research Manager

Feb 2018 - current
 

Wall Street International Magazine, Freelance Writer

Freelance writer at the “Architecture & Design” section of the online magazine.

Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
 

NOZ Arquitectura, Lisbon, PT, Architect

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: CAD drawings, photoshop images, revit (BIM environment), indesign and illustrator layout arrangements.

Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
 

Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, CN, teacher

Invited teacher for the joint course in Architecture.

Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
 

Berardo Museum, Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art, Lisbon, PT, Exhibition Assistant

Support to visitors attending the exhibitions: welcome the visitor and helping them with their enquiries, explain the exhibitions and the museum. Responsible for customer care and security of the exhibitions. Direct contact with artists and curators.

May 2012 - Aug 2015
 

Venice Biennale of Architecture, Venice, IT, Exhibition Assistant

Support and welcome the visitor to the New Zealand Pavilion. Helping with their enquiries and explain the exhibition. Responsible for customer care and security of the exhibitions.

Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Sou Fujimoto Architects, Tokyo, JP, Architect

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: CAD drawings, photoshop images, rhinoceros 3D modeling, Vray rendering, physical models, indesign and illustrator layout arrangements.

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
 

Wonk Architects, Lille, FR, Architect

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: survey, contact with clients, CAD drawings, photoshop images, sketchup and rhinoceros 3D modeling, physical models, indesign and illustrator
layout arrangements.

Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
 

Ressano Garcia Architects, Lisbon, PT, Architect

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: survey , contact with clients, CAD drawings, photoshop images, sketchup 3D modeling, physical models, Indesign and Ilustrator layouts andarrangements. Also assisting in the management department, publications and Call for Papers applications.

May 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Dimensão Design Center, Lisbon, PT, Interior Designer

Collaboration in the studio as an Interior Designer: survey , CAD drawings, photoshop images, sketchup 3D modeling, illustrator and indesign layout arrangements.

Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
 

Studio JLS & PG Lda, Lisbon, PT, Architect Intern

Collaboration in the studio as an Architect: survey, contact with clients, CAD drawings, photoshop images, sketchup 3D modeling, kerkythea rendering.

Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
 

Education 

ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute, Lisboa, PT, PhD, Digital Architecture

Oct 2016 - current
 

Centro de Cursos Livres, Lisbon, PT, CAP - Certification on Pedagogical Skills

Course on Initial Pedagogical Training of Trainers.

May 2013 - May 2013
 

AntiFrame - Art Consulting, Lisbon, PT, Planning and Organizing and Exhibition - The Curator’s Role

The work of Commissioner / curator, how it creates a project of exposure, how to organize an exhibition, design and production, as disclosed an exhibition.

Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
 
Oct 2008 - Dec 2011
 
Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
 

Awards 

Call for Imagens do Boletim Arquitectos, 1st Place

2014
 

Desafios Urbanos'12, 2nd Place

2013
 

Leonardo da Vinci, Scholarship

2013
 

Archinews Stand Concept | Tektónica 2011, 3rd Place

2011
 

Universities Competition - Cova da Moura, Nomination

2010
 

Contest open to Architecture students, Honorable Mention

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills