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David Ariza

David Ariza

Ciudad de México, MX

 
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About 

An architect from Granada (Spain) with solid experience in various fields of architecture. In my country, I have worked on residential projects and public works competitions, particularly in the health and education sectors. In Portugal, I participated in residential, hospitality, and rehabilitation projects, including the restoration of listed buildings. Currently, in Mexico, I am part of an architecture and interior design firm, where we develop luxury projects of various scales in the United States and Latin America. We have collaborated with renowned Mexican firms such as Manuel CervantesPérez Palacios Arquitectos AsociadosSoler Orozco Arquitectos, and MRD Arquitectos.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Dirección, Ciudad de México, MX, Architect

Development of design and executive luxury projects
Collaborations with studios (Manuel Cervantes, PPAA, SOA...)
Design of details up to 1/1 scale
Working in Spanish and English speaking environments
Setting a CAD working system with Annotative drawing and dynamic blocks
Working in the Metric and Imperial systems
Tutoring of work colleagues

Jan 2022 - current
 

Atelier In Vitro, Porto, PT, Architect

Work in heritage and restoration projects
Management of executive projects and teams
Working in Portuguese and English speaking environments
Management, integration and tutoring of interns
Setting a CAD working system with Annotative drawing and dynamic blocks

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
 

NCREP, Porto, PT, Architect

Structural and pathological analysis of heritage buildings
EXCEL and SIG databases
Site structural tests

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
 

This Is Patio, Madrid, ES, Editor

Founder member and Editor of "This Is Patio", which started as an online architecture and arts magazine.

I am happy to see that Dani and Irene, the other two founders have taken the step to start publishing in paper, check them out :)

https://thisispatio.es/edicion-digital/

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
 

RB Arquitecturas Urbanas, Granada, ES, Architect

Hand drawing as tool
Management of Interns
Urban planning and strategies focusing in sustainable solutions

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Fresneda & Zamora, Granada, ES, Architect

Working in public contests and executions (health and education areas)
Managing of executive projects and teams
Critical thinking and design of sustainable solutions

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
 

Fresneda & Zamora, Granada, ES, Architect

Working in public contests and executions (health and education areas)
Managing of executive projects and teams
Critical thinking and design of sustainable solutions

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
 

Education 

Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Granada (ETSAG), Granada, ES, MArch, Architect

Development of an executive project in one of the working-class neighborhoods of Granada, encompassing urban planning, rehabilitation, and the updating of old structures to current regulations, including seismic-resistant standards. The project includes a sustainable design through energy management and passive design strategies, and features a mixed-use program of residential and commercial spaces.

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
 

Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Granada (ETSAG), Granada, ES, BArch, Architect

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, with an emphasis on a technical approach to architecture, ensuring the proper integration of engineering disciplines and accurate design to prevent structural pathologies.

ETSAG is also a university where seismic structures and construction details for said situation are studied.

Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
 

Awards 

Honorable mention in Europan 15 contest - Oliva with the project Lattice-Work, Honorable Mention

Design of a master plan with an emphasis on revitalizing a previously productive area now in disuse. The proposal includes the rehabilitation of industrial spaces for mixed-use purposes, with a special focus on the sustainability of the proposed structures and their proper integration with existing ecosystems. The project serves as an ecological connector aimed at enhancing social and environmental quality.

2019
 

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