Architectural Professional with experience in all phases of architectural design projects, from schematic design to construction documents. I bring a cross-cultural perspective gained from living in four different countries, with most of my work experience in New York City.
I am deeply excited about the transformative power of spaces and their ability to have a profound and lasting impact on people. Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy physical sports, exploring new destinations, experimenting with cuisine and discovering captivating restaurants and venues. In addition, I am passionate about capturing the beauty of facades through photography and appreciate the art of well-designed interiors.
In 2016-2017, during a sabbatical trip, my husband and I embarked on an adventure that took us to 15 countries and 152 cities, refining my planning and organization skills. This incredible experience not only sharpened my communication and writing skills, but also broadened my perspective on life, teaching me to approach challenges with a different mindset.
I currently reside in the charming city of Lisbon, Portugal, where I have had and still have the opportunity to work on projects collaborating with a company based in New York City. This cooperation has broadened my professional experience, in addition to allowing me to take advantage of the benefits of technology, collaborating effectively across distances. Despite the geographical separation, I have managed to maintain a high level of productivity, ensuring fluid communication and perfect coordination with the team.
Specialties: Interior and Architecture, High-End Residential, New Construction and Renovations.
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
SBJ Group / Freelancer / Remote, New York, NY. USA / Lisbon, PT, Designer
Collaborating with different clients and teams, and adapting to varying project scopes and timelines for the development of all phases of Architectural Projects (Residential and Commercial) from initial sketches to construction documents.
*NYBG (Phase II) 2868 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY
New 12-Story Mixed-Use Building: Commercial and Senior Affordable Housing
*The Chalet
Luxury Apartments for Seniors, Interior Renovation in Roslyn, NY
*P.S.399K
SCA (NYC School Contruction Authority)
Exterior renovation, New Exterior Masonry, Windows, Parapets and Roofs
in Brooklyn, NY
*P.S.194K
SCA (NYC School Contruction Authority)
Accessibility Renovation Capital Improvement Project in Brooklyn, NY
*NYCHA (NYC Housing Authority) Dewitt Clinton Houses and Seward Park
Extension Roofing Replacement & Rooftop Structures Renovation in
Manhattan, NY
*11 Garden Street, New Rochelle. NY 10801
New 20-Story Mixed-Use Building: Commercial and Affordable Residential
Units
*37-29 31st Street LIC. NY 11101
New 8-Story Mixed-Use Building: Commercial and Quality Housing Units
The Digital Distillery, New York, NY. USA / Lisbon, PT, Creative Consultant
Worked across multiple creative channels, including web, social media, and video projects for The Digital Distillery, 1PersonCrew and Theadventurouskat.
•Organized, monitored, and edited image and video content for a Tedx Talk.
•Supported the digital team with photography and behind the scenes videos.
•Oversaw social media IG account design and managed all published content (images, video, and text).
Sabbatical =), World Nomads
My husband and I took some intentional time away from work to pursued a life-long goal to travel around the world and take time off to recharge our creative spirit for 15 months. We visited 152 cities in 15 countries.
Skills refined during this time include:
•Planning and Organizing
•Time Management
•Verbal Communication
•Writing skills
•Adaptation and Appreciation of other Cultures
•Understanding of a Different way of Life
•Remote Working
•Thinking Creatively
SBJ Group, New York, NY, US / Lisbon, Portugal, Project Architect
70 Pine Street, New York:
As a part of a team executing 70 Pine owned by Rose Associates, a landmarked status upon both the interior and exterior, 66-story Art Deco skyscraper (previous AIG offices building) conversion to High-end residential with more than 600 units for rental and 132-rooms apartment hotel on floors 3 to 6.
Responsibilities included: design layout changes, preparation for portion of construction documents; coordination of more than 50 types of kitchens and 25 types of bathrooms, marketing plans for residential and retail spaces. Worked on various Landmarks presentation sets including retail building signage.
Construction Administration duties included respond to RFI, ASI, process shop drawings and submittals, sketches, and coordination with consultants. DOB and Fire Alarm filings.
68-74 Trinity Place, New York:
Worked with Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects on Trinity Church, a mixed-use building with office space in New York City.
Member of the team responsible for the design of the community facility space, which included classrooms, a fitness center, a café, meeting rooms and office spaces. I was also involved on Schematic Design and DOB zoning filing, and worked on BSA (Board of Standards and Appeals) drawings.
DF Gibson Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect
Fusion Academy (Educational institution with more than 40 Branches nation-wide)
450 Park Ave S, New York:
Responsibilities include Schematic Design with presentation boards, prepared Construction Documents and Site Surveying.
Freelancer, New York, NY, US, Architecture and Design Freelancer
MSS + A, New York, NY, US, Project Architect
New residential, renovation, addition and alterations projects.
Responsibilities included design and modified existing plans and elevations to fit client needs, overseeing simultaneous projects development, including schematic design and design development, creating CAD design construction documents for approval of the New York City Department of Buildings.
Visited job sites, performed field measuring, gathered construction and design specifications. Coordination with consultants, contractors and expediters. Reported directly to the principal Architect.
Paipa Perez Arquitectos S.A.S., Cali, CO, Architect Vizualizer
Developed design concepts, created 3D models and renderings, worked on master plans and interior design for a recreation center project and a Michelin commercial building.
IMAGINA Arquiserveis, Barcelona, ES, Junior Architect
*Extensive 3D architectural visualizations for residential and commercial projects.
*Following SEAT's (Volkswagen Group) corporate design guidelines, schematic designs were created in existing buildings to redesign showrooms in Spain and throughout Europe.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Master's of Science degree in Architecture. Barcelona, Spain.
Universidad del Valle, Bachelors, in Architecture. Cali, Colombia.
