Alberto is a social and environmentally conscious architectural designer interested in an innovative team with an agenda towards ecological approaches and curious to inspire each other with imaginative proposals. His capabilities and competencies have been attested to as a team leader of the winners of a Puerto-Rico based design competition, and sculpture design, Canstruction NYC. He aims to continue developing his passion for the materialization of sustainable ideas through an ecological concept-based approach that explores and breathes the relationships between public social needs, sustainability, and resilient structures. Alberto develops and coordinates innovative designs to give it rise into reality.
AURE Design, Valencia, ES, Design Coordinator
Key Clients: SAV, AND&OR and TUROMAS
Key Fairs: Cevisama, KDusseldorf, SIL, Ecofira, Vitrum
• Designed temporary structures for marketing. Developed documents for construction, coordinated with consultants, conducted value engineering, procurement of materials, reviewed shop drawings and observed construction of such structures
• Prepared professional graphic presentations for clients, including diagrams and renderings
• Developed branding design for the above-mentioned glass manufacturing and agriculture companies
• Created systematic modules for standard Stand designs
• Developed standards with Rhino, Vray, and Adobe Suite tools for faster and organized workflow
• Reviewed and managed logistics with carpenters and printing shops to elaborate drawing sets
• Traveled to exposition locations to supervise through complete execution for client final physical delivery
• Coordinated materiality and finishes along with pricing estimates for proposals
• Maintain existing CAD libraries and standard operating procedures including development and expansion of these CAD libraries and drafting standards
LERA Consulting Structural Engineers (LERA), New York, NY, US, BIM Coordinator
George Lucas Museum, Los Angeles CA by MAD Architects/Stantec
The Apple Store, Brooklyn, NY by Norman Foster
4 World Trade Center, Manhattan, NY by Maki and Associates
Stony Brook Practice Facility, Manhattan, NY by Rafael Vinoly Architects
Lotte World Tower, Manhattan, NY by Kohn Pedersen Fox
• Collaborated with the structural engineers on the construction documents for the above-mentioned projects, including layout design, details, and interactive 3D modeling
• Designed, developed and implemented proposals on behalf of the company for the annual fund-raiser "Canstruction-NYC"
• Collaborated on innovative Virtual Reality software Immersify, to create immersive experiences for easier construction coordination
• Developed parametric models for the above-mentioned projects to support and respond to pressing needs and requests
• Supported team with office BIM standards for a fluid workflow between various disciplines
• Aided with visualizations for the LERA+ web, and for other conceptual client presentations discussions
• Identified and described the Scope of Work to develop projects according to its budget
• Operated between REVIT/Dynamo, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Bluebeam throughout the design phases to model structural elements as part of the structural deliverables
• Developed the cross-discipline protocol and organization of the company BIM Standards
SA-DA Architecture, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Designer
The Arbor, Southampton, NY, Will Schulz
Residence, 390 Southampton, NY, Will Schulz
Carlton Loft, Brooklyn, NY
Brownstone, 39 Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY Andy To
• Computer-Aided Drafting of floor plans, elevations, sections and details for custom homes and renovations from schematic design to construction documents and permit sets, including Building, Demolition, and Foundation
• Analysed Floor Area Ratio and implemented applicable codes Zoning, Building, and ADA
• Researched and specified interior and exterior building materials
• Evaluated floor and area ratio compliance according to city codes
• Developed standards with Rhino, Vray, and Adobe Suite tools for faster and organized workflow
Fluid Frontiers, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Designer
• Identified key issues and integrated green infrastructure technologies to propose sustainable solutions
• Strengthened and repaired tenuous relationships between the private and public sectors by engaging community members and stakeholders alike
• Used Arc GIS to analyze maps of Brooklyn and plan out sewage treatment assessment plans
NO Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Responsible for the drafting of custom homes and container homes from Conceptual drawings to Design Development stages, not limited to, Architectural Floor Plans, Demolition sets, Elevations, Foundation Plans, Roof Plans, Sections, and Architectural Details. Frequent meetings with clients for coordination through different stages of the projects.
• Participated in concept, schematic and design development phases in Guggenheim Helsinki Museum Competition, and three Residential projects
• Created visualizations and boards for client presentations, and for discussion coordination
• Maintain existing CAD libraries and standard operating procedures including development and expansion of these CAD libraries and drafting standards
SCARPIDIS Design Corp, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Responsible for the drafting of custom homes, offices, retail, and renovations from Conceptual drawings to Design Development stages, not limited to, Architectural Floor Plans, Demolition sets, Elevations, Foundation Plans, Roof Plans, Sections, and Architectural Details to be approved by the Department Of Buildings.
Frequent meetings with clients for coordination through different stages of the projects.
• Designed and developed an awning proposal for the Saint Regis Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Mexico City
• Created visualizations and boards for client presentations, and for discussion coordination
• Maintain existing CAD libraries and standard operating procedures including development and expansion of these CAD libraries and drafting standards
ARQUIPELAGO Studio, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Responsible for the faces of competition proposals from Conceptual drawings to Design Development stages, not limited to, Architectural Floor Plans, Demolition sets, Elevations, Foundation Plans, Roof Plans, Sections, and Architectural Details.
• Job Captain responsible for submission of Bici Rack Competition within a 1-week deadline
• Met all other pressing competition deadlines
• Designed drawings, physical models and presented schematic renders
• Maintain existing CAD libraries and standard operating procedures including development and expansion of these CAD libraries and drafting standards
Thesis honorable mention award, Honorable Mention
Recognized Thesis for Pratt’s best 5 honorable mention award.
Dean's List at Pratt Institute, Honorable Mention
Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in the cultural hub of New York City with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of craft and creativity with esteemed professors and scholars who challenge their talented students to transform their passion into meaningful expression.
BAP Scholarship, Scholarship
BAP was founded in 1990 to identify and advance scholastic and professional opportunities for Pratt alumni and talented, yet needy Pratt students of African and Latino descent. What started as a small group of humble Black alumni has evolved into an organization that has raised millions of dollars to support students who are in financial need.
Bici-Rack, Honorable Mention
Bici-Rack wants to take advantage of the creative energy in the design world and art communities in the exploration of this important element of urban mobility. Through the competition, creation and conscience is promoted for more parking for bicycles in the urban areas elevating the profile of the bicycle as a convenient transportation mode in Puerto Rico.
