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justin guintu

justin guintu

Dubai, AE

 

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DESIGNLAB EXPERIENCE & INTERIORS, Dubai, AE, DESIGN ARCHITECT

MAIN ROLES:
o Planning & Conceptualization and Schematics)
o Preparing working drawings, joinery details and furniture
o developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules;
o making furniture design
o Preparing perspectives using Sketch Up, and Material boards and Mood boards for clients presentation

Mar 2016 - current
 

INNERSPACE INTERIOR DESIGN LLC, Dubai, AE, ARCHITECT

MAIN ROLES:
o Interior designing ( Conceptualization and Schematics)
o Preparing working drawings, joinery details and furniture
o developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules;
o understanding clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs;
o regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;
o making furniture design
o Preparing perspectives using Sketch Up, and Material boards and Mood boards for clients presentation

Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
 

WEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS, INC., Manila, PH, SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT/ PROJECT ARCHITECT POSTION

preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
o developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules;
o understanding clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs;
o making furniture design
o considering materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiating project fees;
o producing 'sample' or 'mood' boards for presentation to clients;
o sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients;
o supervising work at the design stage and on site;
o discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project;
o consulting with other professionals about design;
o preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
o advising the client on the practicality of their project;
o using IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;
o keeping within financial budgets and deadlines;
o producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
o specifying the nature and quality of materials required;
o preparing tender applications and presentations;
o negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
o preparing applications for planning and building control departments;
o drawing up tender documents for contracts;
o project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors;
o controlling a project from start to finish;
o regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;
o resolving problems and issues that arise during construction;
o Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Sep 2013 - Aug 2015
 

T.I. VASQUEZ ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS INC., Manila, PH, Junior Architectural Staff Position

o Architectural Designer and Conceptualization
o Technical Encoder and Drawing Production Staff
o Coordinates with supplier

Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
 

H1 Architecture, Manila, PH, Apprentice

Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
 

Education 

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH, Bachelors, architecture

Jun 2007 - Mar 2012
 

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