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Michael Delgado

Michael Delgado

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

First-generation, indigenous Kichwa from East Harlem and recent post-graduate in constant evolution. In pursuit of empowering environments both natural and artificial.

Currently seeking professional growth in an inclusive work environment; one that is focused on the sensibility and production of design/construction and driven by collaboration and creativity. 

Feel free to contact me at Delgado.jmichael@gmail.com

Employment 

Greyscale Architecture, New York, Design Consultant

Projects range from residential and interior renovations. Engaging in a collaborative dialogue with clients, builders, and various practitioners; through schematic and design development phases, and construction documentation.

Dec 2020 - current
 

SONNEMAN – A Way of Light, Larchmont, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Assisted in the expansion and organization of Sonneman’s entire product model library. Converted engineering models into architectural model formats for merchandising. Assisted in design development phases for custom design fixtures. Assembled lighting fixtures on site.

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
 

The Living, New York City, Fabricator

Assisted in the prototyping of a new building method based on fungus mycelium bricks which grow together and are assembled by bio-welding; for an installation at the Centre Pompidou.

Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
 

Rimay Restaurant, Otavalo, EC, Architectural Designer

Lead designer in concept and schematic design and design development phases for the project. Held several meetings with clients to meet final design intent.

Feb 2018 - May 2018
 

Marta and Cristian House, Otavalo, EC, Architectural Designer

Lead designer in concept and schematic design and design development phases for the project. Held several meetings with the clients to meet their requirements. Produced drawing documents for permitting in the local building department.

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
 

Corporation Rupai, Otavalo, EC, Graphic Designer

Worked with the film producer and director to design a set of visual representations for the corporation’s film, KILLA. These include: film dossier, film logo identity, and film web page.

Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
 

Poutin Fries Restaurant, Otavalo, EC, Designer

Assisted the design team in concept and schematic design and design development phases for the project.

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
 

DS&F Architect, PC, New York, NY, US, Drafter

Produced shop drawings and construction drawing documents for the designs of the flagship jewelry stores owned by Tiffany & Company.

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Advance Architecture Design

May 2018 - May 2019
 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2010 - May 2015
 

Awards 

REPENSANDO LAS CIUDADES AWARD, 2nd Place

Awarded second place in the 1st national competition of rethinking the cities for the category of Social Housing, Theory and Culture.

2017
 

SPITZER TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT, Grant

Awarded the travel grant to pursue personal interests in Kichwa vernacular architecture.

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

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