Archinect
Diego Iglesias Gomez

Diego Iglesias Gomez

Madrid, ES

 

About 

Concerned about the importance of cultural diversity in the architectural design process, I understand collaborative strategies and coworking as one of the fundamental pillars of architecture.

 

Currently studying third year of degree in Architecture at ETSAM School of Architecture in Madrid, Spain. Moving to Tokyo by the end of 2013 so as to continue studying architecture at The University of Tokyo (Todai) as a Master student. Awarded with special mentions in architectural design, construction, graphic design, urban planning... being one of the most outstanding students of the course. Active participant in international and national design contests, with works selected for international exhibitions such as 'MADEexpo' or 'La Biennale di Architettura di Venezia'. Also with professional experience, having worked as a collaborator in different architecture practices.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo, JP, Collaborator

Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
 

IDOM-ACXT, Madrid, Collaborator

Collaboration in the development of international architecture competitions. Model making.

Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
 

'Spain mon amour - Luis Fdez Galiano' pavillon, Venice, IT, Steward

Steward at Luis Fernández Galiano (director of AV magazine) pavillion at the XIII Biennale di Architettura di Venezia, showing and explaining in English, Italian, Spanish and French architecture projects to visitors.

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
 

Jesus San Vicente Architects, Madrid, Collaborator

Collaborator in the development of the rehabilitation project of the argentinean school residence 'Colegio Argentino Nuestra Señora de Luján' in Madrid.

Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
 

Education 

Sep 2010 - current
 

Awards 

Art Ovrag - 2013 Balancing Pavilion, Nomination

Two proposals 'Silicone Blur' and 'Matrioshka into matrioshka' presented at the international competition Balancing Pavilion based in Vyksa, Russia. Both proposals were shortlisted among the 13 best. Future exhibition in Moscow.

2013
 

40.000 Hours Pavilion - La Biennale di Architettura di Venezia, Nomination

Selected as the representative student of ETSAM School of Architecture at the pavilion '40.000 Hours' curated by David Chipperfield at the XIII Biennale di Architettura di Venezia.

2012
 

InstantHouse - Temporary housing, Nomination

Proposal 'Our plan is to plant' shortlisted among 418 international proposals at the competition InstantHouse based in Milan, Italy. Exhibited at MADEexpo 2013.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills