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Mariana Diaz

Mariana Diaz

Caracas, VE

 
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About 

Hello! I am an architect skilled in rendering, hand drawings, and the ‘written word’. I follow the philosophy that Architecture and the Construction environment should take into account the comfort and needs of its users while maintaining a sustainable impact. 

Employment 

Ana Vargas Arquitectura & Urbanismo, Carúpano, Venezuela , Junior Architect

*Analyzed and generated infographics of the urban context and the landscape ecology of a rural seaside town through independent investigation.
*Redesigned the urbanism of the same rural seaside town to increase its tourism: placement, distribution, and architectural design of a cultural center, a sports center, cabins for tourists, streets, and bicycle paths.
*Generated construction documentation and produced drafting technical drawings; 3D models, visualizations, and renders; developed concept strategies and hand drawings.

Apr 2023 - May 2024
 

Trazando Espacios Públicos, Intern Architect, Caracas, Venezuela

*Researched and analyzed data and information to propose sustainable management and renewable energy sources for the basic services of a housing complex, including Biogas technology, seawater harvesting, and solar energy

Mar 2020 - Dec 2022
 

Dakota Soluciones S.A.C., Lima, Perú, Graphic Designer

Collaborated in the marketing campaign; creating media content, visuals, and brochures.

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
 

Sistemas Hibridos Arquitectura, Caracas, Venezuela, Interior Designer

*Renovated and successfully executed the interior design proposals of 5 clients
collaborating with a team of 3 other people.
*Researched and procured architectural references, furniture, equipment, and material selection while Coordinating and balancing budgets

May 2020 - Aug 2020
 

Education 

Universidad Central de Venezuela, Facultad de Arquitectura & Urbanismo.., Caracas, VE. Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, BArch, Architecture

Graduated VALEDICTORIAN,
Graduated Cum Laude

Sep 2017 - Jul 2024
 

Awards 

AXIS Award for Excellence in Design Edition XVII 2024 FAU UCV, Other

Nominated for 2 projects: My Thesis (10th semester) and the
project of 9th semester (Results to be announced in October 2024)

2024
 

Published on ‘Non Architecture Book: Living Together’, Other

Publication of essay and illustrations “The Scarlet Tapestry of
the World could burn without Collaboration between its creators”

Index page, essay is mentioned to go on page 36: https://clok.uclan.ac.uk/37948/1/McEwan%20Collective%20Life%20in%20LIVING%20TOGETHER%202021.pdf

2021
 

UrbanactionsHK International Public Space Design Competition, 1st Place

UrbanactionsHK International Public Space Design
Competition.
Issued by the School of Architecture of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design.

2020
 

XI Edition of the Venezuelan Architecture Marathon, Honorable Mention

Designed a project in 24 hours

2019
 

Areas of Specialization 

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