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Andres Felipe Calderon

Andres Felipe Calderon

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a motivated and resourceful designer with over 8 years of experience on high-end residential, retail and civic projects, working in collaborative studio environments as well as independently. Additionally, I have a background in urban planning and community led design which is a subject of great interest to me. Furthermore, I have experience in the construction industry as a construction services coordinator for a large geotechnical and civil engineering firm. 

In addition to architectural design and urban planning, I have experience in graphic design and writing. As editor and assistant editor,  I collaborated with a number of people to design layouts for multiple books, and written articles in print and online magazines.

Strong experience with design software tools such as Adobe Creative suit, Revit, ArchiCAD,  AutoCAD, Sketchup and Rhino. Nevertheless, I really enjoy analog means of communication such as sketching and model making.

I play football (the European kind) and like to maintain a healthy routine. 

Employment 

PSF Projects, New York, NY, US, Project Designer

Assisted in design, procurement of services, management and coordination on various projects. Maintained a high level of communications on project management timelines with contractors and consultants to ensure progress/deliverables. Participated in client-facing presentations for proposal submissions of new business (RFP) and design competitions.

Involved in permitting processes with DOT, DOB and on Landmark and preservation commission on projects in New York and internationally.

Assisted in design, procurement of services, management and coordination on various projects. Maintained a high level of communications on project management timelines with contractors and consultants to ensure progress/deliverables. Participated in client-facing presentations for proposal submissions of new business (RFP) and design competitions.

Jul 2019 - Sep 2023
 

Leroy Street Studio Architecture, New York, NY, US, Designer

As part of a team, collaborated on various high-end residential projects on all phases of development, from ground up to renovations within historical districts and complex approvals processes. Developed design packages for client review, drawings for permit applications (DOT, DOB and Landmarks), pricing sets and construction documents. Also, took part in community-based participatory projects, part of the studio’s commitment to community engagement and development.

Dec 2015 - Jun 2019
 

Tornbjerg Design, Austin, TX, US, Intern Designer

Work together with principal and associate in the production of drawings for permitting and renderings for a variety of spec. homes.

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Miró Rivera Architects, Austin, TX, US, Architecture Intern

Work on different projects varying in scope and scale, including:

• 183-Bergstrom Expressway
Technical drawings for design guidelines
Work directly under partner on pedestrian bridge and
Pane designs for sound and retention walls

• West Residence
Product and material research
Red lines for Design Development
Production of drawings for client meetings
3D modeling in Revit

• Sewell Family Winery
As-Built drawings
Work directly under partner on Schematic Design
Production of drawings and renderings for client meetings

May 2014 - Jan 2015
 

Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, Pompano Beach, FL, US, Construction Services Manager

(Former Williams Earth Sciences)

Responsible for technician scheduling and coordination of services with clients

Preparation and submittal of technical reports and results to clients

Working with Laboratory manager in the implementation of new report forms and procedures for construction materials testing

Feb 2005 - Dec 2007
 

Education 

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
 

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US, Bachelors, Urban Studies

Jan 2008 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Dick Clark Travel Scholarship, Scholarship

Travel Scholarship for research

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills