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Carolina Glas

Carolina Glas

Miami, FL, US

 

About 

Thanks to her extensive experience with complex, large scale, and mixed-use projects, Carolina has a comprehensive understanding of Real Estate Development & Marketing, Building Systems, Codes & Regulations, Construction Methods & Practices.

She is highly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite Package, 3D modeling (Rhino), Rendering (Vray) and Revit, and in designing, developing, and coordinating projects with BIM technology.

In addition, she possesses excellent design skills, and is capable of handling complex, cutting-edge concepts, shapes and forms.

She has specialized in residential projects, including hotel, office and retail for the past 10+ years.

Employment 

SLCE Architects, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer & Project Manager

• Lead team of 5 technical coordinators & drafters working on $500M to $1B developments in Manhattan
• Manage all 4 phases of project development from schematic design to construction administration
• Liaise daily with developers, designers, engineers, and consultants, ensuring efficient project completion
• Prepare DOB sets, construction documents, and bid packages, guaranteeing maximum price contracts
• Brought in new client to firm for $700,000+ BIM project and was endorsed for $800M high-end project

Jul 2011 - current
 

Carolina Glas, New York, NY, US, Founder

• Started my own business of interior design while working full-time for Rigamonti & Asociados Consultores
• Designed and supervised construction of interiors and custom furniture for a 1,500 s.f. apartment renovation

Mar 2007 - current
 

SLCE Architects, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Designer & Technical Coordinator

• Led ULURP process and managed zoning & legal consultants, obtaining approval on 1.150M s.f. project
• Prepared studies and catered information to Community Board meetings and Department of City Planning
• Programmed FOH & BOH spaces according to financial and code requirements on 500,000+ s.f. projects
• Developed design for office tower obtaining LEED Gold certification & winning AISC’s IDEAS2 Award
• Coordinated Core & Shell, Interiors, and MEP, issuing the firm’s first 100% DD Set fully in Revit

Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
 

SLCE Architects, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer & Technical Coordinator

• Drafted 100+ layouts for a 1,350-unit building, jointly complying with marketing & HPD guidelines
• Compiled technical material from engineers & fabricators, producing construction details for ASIs or RFIs
• Designed & calculated curtain wall of 25+ units, and reviewed shop drawings for CD conformance
• Prepared and presented Zoning Code Analysis and creative massing studies for 50+ building proposals

Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
 

RIGAMONTI & ASOCIADOS CONSULTORES, Caracas, VE, Senior Designer & Project Manager

Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
 

Urban Think Tank, Caracas, VE, Intern

Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design

Jun 2010 - May 2011
 

Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, VE, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
 

Areas of Specialization