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Daniel Ayala Serrano

Daniel Ayala Serrano

Seville, ES

 

About 

Master of Architecture and Master of Science for University of Seville, I am open, curious and passionate about architecture, building, innovation and urban issues. Over 9 years of experience, currently working in Seville as Consultant and Project Manager’s Assistant in European Project financed with EU funding. Interested in international design, urban planning, technical construction management and responsabilities concerning Contract Administration and Project Management. Trustworthy, disciplined, experienced in international teams, with great skills for the development and leadership of teams, well organized, flexible, hard-working and quick learner. Excellent in dealing with clients and local autorities. Eager to continue improving as a professional in design, urban planning and construct.

Specialties:

  • Design, Interior Design and Building Development.
  • Urban Planning (Strategies for Smart Cities, Sustainable Cities, Tech Cities) Efficient Energy’s Measures and Sustainable Design
  • Technical Construction Management.

Other skills:

Computers:

  • High Command of the Technical Drawing and 3D Graphic Design: [Autocad (2D and 3D)], [Sketch up].
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modeling [Revit]
  • Experienced in open source Geographic Information System [gvSIG]
  • High experienced in Augmented Reality Software [Aurasma, Layar]
  • Knowledge of computer programming for structural calculation (Cypecad,
  • Cype 3D metal...)
  • 2D Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Ilustrator, Premiere
  • Knowledge of special program for cost estimation and cost control.
  • Experienced in Windows 98, XP, Vista, W7, MacOS and Microsoft Office as
  • administrator.
  • High Experienced in presentation programs as Prezi and PowerPoint

Languages:

  • Spanish (mother tongue).
  • English (fluent). 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Urban Space SRL, Rome, IT, Consultant Architect & Project Manager’s Assistant

Consultant Architect & Project Manager’s Assistant in European Project financed with EU funding [LIFE, URBACT, INTERREG, CITIZENS, ERASMUS+]. Project proposal’s design, coordination of international consortium, construction site, reports, communication strategies, coordination with subcontractors. Main project developed:

URBAN PLAN IN ALMONTE (Andalusia, Spain). Analysis of local (regional) strategies, policies, development plans; evaluation and comparison of relevant urban and regional planning policies, strategies and legislative framework, and local conditions; assessment of the regional context of urban (local)
policies and planning. Revealing conditions for urban development and revitalisation of transnational level:
identifying the requirements of stakeholder groups, target groups and upgrading opportunities of historic urban areas. Definition of common visions based on the results of local analyses and transnational
discussions locally in a participative planning process involving relevant stakeholders, citizens with different requirements, problems. Elaboration of integrated planning. Budget: 60.000 €

EH-CMAPS. EFFICIENCE ENERGY IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Holistic approach to the energy retrofitting of historic buildings with a particular focus in Mediterranean Region. Correct preservation of cultural heritage and effective improvement of energy performances. Budget 360.000 €

ELIH-MED. ENERGY EFFICENCY IN LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. Indentify and test, through large scale pilots actions, the feasibility of cost efficient technical solutions snd innovative financial mechanisms backed with European Regional Development Fund. Develop an operational program on energy efficiency in low-income housing. Budget: 1,1M €

HABITAR 2.0: THREE CULTURES, ONLY ONE NEIGHBOURHOOD. The main goal of the project is to develop a intervention’s methodology to regenerate vulnerable neighbourhoods through action based on citizen participation, TIC’s tools, neighbor’s awareness of architectural and urban regeneration. Budget: 1,2M €

VIVAEASTPART: VALORIZATION AND IMPROVING OF MANAGEMENT OF SMALL HISTORIC CENTER. Cultural and environmental revitalisation of European small historic centres, focusing on Eastern Europe specificities. Development of activities in three pilot areas bringing territorial added value through spatial, cultural and tourism actions. Budget: 1,4M €

Mar 2014 - current
 

ERC Contracting Company, Seville, ES, Supevisor on construction sites and projects

Contracting works and directing execution and subcontractors. Study, design, plan, build and manage the needs of clients, developing proposals and all kind of technical works as building projects, administration, obtaining building permits, taking as-builts, expert reports, technical inspection of buildings, analysis, design, deliverables, presentations, shopdrawings of different projects. Bill of Quantities and Project Management. Main works:

Renovation Works in Abengoa's Headquarters (Andalusia, Spain): Development of renovation works in the common areas of the building, replacing coatings and finishes. Budget: 190.000 €

Rehabilitation Project of Residencial Building of 108 Apartments (Andalusia, Spain): Rehabilitation of existing building in Seville, developing renovation work on the facade, roof and common areas, as well as works of reinforcements of existing structure. Management, technical direction of the work, and relationships with consultant. Budget 180.000 €

Quilombo Bar in Seville (Andalusía, Spain): Development of renovation works and interior architecture of the building. Management, technical direction of the works and relationships with consultant. Budget: 35.000 €

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
 

Consejería de fomento y vivienda, Junta de Andalucía., Seville, ES, Communication Manager

The Living City is a project to improve urban and regional livability through social, sustainable and productive design of public and domestic spaces of Andalusian cities.

I've worked as Communication Manager designing, planning and management the Digital Identity.

Other works developed:

- Community Management. Managing web site and blog. Web analytics.
- Organization and diffusion of events and conferences. {International Conference The Living City as urban, Quito (Ecuador) 2009. International Conference The Living City, Seville 2008}

www.laciudadviva.org
@laciudadviva
https://www.facebook.com/laciudadviva

May 2008 - Mar 2013
 

Afarq Architects, Seville, ES, Design Architect for IFT and IFC Project / Consultant Construction Manager

Client search, prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment, estimate costs, ensuring that building projects are completed within budget and schedule.
Develop design ideas and project from its inception to the construction phase. Redact Technical Building inspections, Architecture competitions, research for new business opportunities and Project Management. Main projects developed:

Theatre in Vera (Andalusia, Spain): Competition (First Prize). Project and interior design of theatre for 600 spectators. Manage the licenses and supplies, and supervise the reforms works. Overall design,development and execution of the project. Conceptual design, working drawings, acquiring legal permission, supervision of construction, detailing of interiors and furnishings. Budget: 2,5M €

Manacor Train Station (Illes Balears, Spain): Overall design, development and execution of the project. Conceptual design, working drawings, acquiring legal permission, supervision of construction, detailing of interiors and furnishings. Budget: 1,3M €

Courthouse (Andalusia, Spain): Competition (First Prize). Project and interior design of a Courthouse in Palma del Condado, Huelva. Manage the licenses and suplies, and supervise the reforms works. Overall design, development and execution of the project. Conceptual design, working drawings, acquiring legal permission, supervision of construction, detailing of interiors and furnishings. Budget: 1,8M €

Housing Building in Seville (Andalusia, Spain): Working on the design of residential building and and developing technical drawings for the design and construction project. Supervision of construction, detailing of interiors and furnishings. Budget: 397.280 €

Housing Building in Seville (Andalusia, Spain): Working on the design of residential building and and developing technical drawings for the design and construction project. Budget: 438.517 €

Housing Building in Seville (Andalusia, Spain): Working on the design of residential building and and developing technical drawings for the design and construction project. Budget: 116.851 €

Housing Building in Pilas (Andalusia, Spain): Overall design, development and execution of the project. Conceptual design, working drawings, acquiring legal permission, supervision of construction, detailing of interiors and furnishings. Budget: 143.399 €

Jun 2005 - May 2008
 

Andrés López Fernandez. Architecture Studio, Seville, ES, Project Architect / Consultant Construction Assistant

Collaboration in architectural competitions, and development of design phase, implementation and monitoring of works. Proposals and projects for public administration (judicial, health buildings, cultural facilities). The list of projects in which it participates is quite extensive, being some of the more notable:

Linares City Hall (Andalusia, Spain): Competition (First Prize). Rehabilitation and extension project of the City Hall in Linares. Conceptual design, working drawings for proposal, 3D Models, Virtual Images, etc. Budget: 2M €

Houses of Public Advocacy in El Cuervo (Andalusia, Spain): Working on the design of residential building and and developing technical drawings for the design and construction project. Budget: 868.233 €

Court Building in El Ejido (Andalusia, Spain): Development of detailed designs and assistance to Site Architect during de construction works. Budget: 4M €

Public Housing in Torreblanca (Andalusia, Spain): Development of detailed designs and assistance to Site Architect during de construction works. Budget 619.290€

Legal Medicine's Institute in Granada (Andalusia, Spain): Developing technical drawings for the design and construction project. Budget: 2,4M €

May 2004 - May 2005
 

Education 

Ohio University, Ohio, TX, US, Tech in City

Tech in City, Urbanism, Technology & Architecture, Online Course

Advanced undergraduate/early graduate course covers how sensors, networks and engagement work together to create realtime, technologically enhanced cities.

Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
 

Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Seville, ES, Architecture

REHABILITATION IN HISTORIC CENTRES. SUMMER COURSE

Sep 2011 - Sep 2011
 

Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Seville, ES, Architecture

URBAN REHABILITATION AND REGENERATION. SUMMER COURSE

Sep 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla (ETSAS), Seville, ES, MArch, Sustainable Architecture and Cities

Final Project: "This is not a magic box" Architecture and urbanism in Bell Company

Calification: 10/10

Sep 2006 - Feb 2008
 

Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla (ETSAS), Seville, ES, BArch, Architecture

Completed a five year generalized architectural degree.

Sep 1998 - Jan 2006
 

Awards 

Competition for Contemporany Architecture Fondation's Management, 1st Place

FACx5 won the competition for Fondation's management.

2013
 

Holcim Award | The Best Final Degree Project in Architecture, 3rd Place

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills