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Camila Rodriguez Rey

Camila Rodriguez Rey

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Dedicated architect, urban designer and planner committed to fostering sustainable development and community empowerment on a global scale. With a passion for creating vibrant and resilient urban spaces, I collaborate with communities worldwide to realize their vision for a more sustainable future. Through innovative design solutions and inclusive planning practices, I strive to enhance quality of life, promote environmental stewardship, and drive positive social change. Let's connect to explore opportunities for impactful collaboration and transformative urban projects.




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    Employment 

    Impulse Urban Studio, New York, NY, US, Urban Design and Community Consultant

    As an Urban Design and Strategy Consultant in Al Satwa, Dubai, I spearheaded community engagement initiatives, fostering collaborative urban planning solutions. My role involved leveraging my expertise to facilitate meaningful interactions, ensuring the local community's voice was integrated into strategic urban design decisions, resulting in more inclusive and sustainable neighborhood development.

    May 2023 - current
     

    RePLACE Urban Studio, New York, NY, US, Lead Urban Designer and Project Manager

    I worked in urban planning and design as a project manager, developing master plans for companies like Amazon and institutions like St. Jude Children's research hospital.
    Some of my daily responsibilities are:

    - Design masterplans and ideas to connect communities and institutions
    - Creative problem solving
    - Re-design streets/ traffic/ sidewalk design.
    - Design Wayfinding projects
    - Historical analysis and research for Landmark & Historic Preservation Commission in Newark
    - Extensive study and research about the construction and rehabilitation of parking lots. Interventions, redesign of parking lots. Multiple-use parking lots.
    - Conceptualize the interventions
    - Design all the presentations and graphics ( InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
    - Do renders (Sketchup + Enscape or Vray // Sketchup + Lumion)
    - Do illustrations for maps and conceptual ideas
    - Manage the delivery dates, organize the team, and meet with our client
    - Modeling and 3D Printing
    - Do code analysis and presentations for developers in different states
    - Design social housing and different programs for vacant parcels in New Jersey and Tennessee

    Jan 2022 - May 2023
     

    MAPEI, Buenos Aires, AR, PROJECT MANAGER

    I was in charge of administering large-scale works, and commercial and technical advice for clients.
    Some of my responsibilities were:

    - Give advice and construction and structural solutions in situ (with Mapei's products)
    - Coordinate teams and training sessions for construction workers
    - Customer service, selling services, budget calculations
    - I used to work with the largest construction companies in Argentina (Sudamericana, Criba, Grupo Portland ...)

    Reference contact:
    Veronica Fragnito / Key Account Project +54 9 11 5664-4463

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2021
     

    CENTRO POIESIS, Buenos Aires, AR, INTERN & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Urbanism in Villa 20. Solutions for the creation of new public community spaces. Innovative interventions in marginalized neighborhoods.

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
     

    SOCIAL AND URBAN INTEGRATION OF BUENOS AIRES, Buenos Aires Chico, AR, Technical Advisor and Community Architect

    I worked as an architect for the government of Buenos Aires, in Villa 31, a shantytown of the city.

    - My team worked on the identification and treatment of structural and constructive pathologies in houses constructed by the neighbors.
    - I prepared plans and construction details to solve the founded issues
    - We were part of home improvement and construction management
    - We designed plazas, and libraries on vacant land
    - We designed masterplan proposals for the government and neighbors
    - We started the process to include Villa 31 in the urban code of Buenos Aires

    Contact:

    Jorge Chiapparo/Inspector and coordinator +549115764-1677

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
     

    Plataforma LINA, Buenos Aires, AR, INTERN & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Internship in urban planning and heritage. Solutions for abandoned historic areas of Route 207, Buenos Aires. How to revive areas through architecture.

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
     

    Impulso urbano, Buenos Aires, AR, GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT

    Research in architecture and urban planning of marginalized areas. Architectural interventions in Ciudad Oculta.Coordination of groups of foreign students.

    Apr 2018 - May 2018
     

    Pilares de Alejandria SRL, Buenos Aires, AR, INTERIOR DESIGNER & RETAIL

    Interior design for company clients. Design of commercial exhibitions and premises. Treatment and relationship with suppliers. Personnel management and customer service.

    Contact:

    Jorge Prosdocimi/Manager +549115004661

    Mar 2012 - Mar 2017
     

    Education 

    Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo - Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, AR, MArch, Master in Architecture and Urbanism

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2019
     

    University of Architecture Valle giulia La sapienza di Roma, Roma, IT, Restoration, heritage and historical landscaping

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
     

    Areas of Specialization