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Karla Gonzalez

Karla Gonzalez

Cancún, MX

 

About 

I am a 25-year-old architect. I believe travels and people enrich every way in which we do architecture. In this profession, we are made of experiences.

I love being part of projects that represent a challenge in new ways of thinking, new design processes, as well as team working with people who are specialists in their area, and most of all who are passionate about what they do.

Architecture is not just the profession I chose, it is rather a way of looking at the world, and in doing so, expecting to give back a little bit of so much I have received from life and people.

Writing, art, languages, and culture are a great form of inspiration for me. Interior design is the ultimate fulfillment of a creative mind: it is the everyday relation with objects, colors, textures, smells, sights, that gives sense to created spaces, for it is more than just space, it is about creating valuable, transforming experiences that possess life for themselves.

Employment 

Artchitecture / Taller de Arquitectura Artística, Cancún, MX, Project architect and interior designer

Responsibilities in the firm include:
-Conceptual project development using tools such as mooboards, 3d modeling and rendering
-Furniture design
-Interior design process, including concepts, schematics and technical specifications
-Reviewing interior design projects to ensure meeting design parameters and identity guidelines
-Developing presentations for clients
-Meeting with clients to present ideas and solutions throughout a project’s process
-Gather on site information for project’s development
-Gather and present all necessary documentation for the project’s completion in order to begin the construction process
-Strongly involved on site supervision throughout the construction process

Aug 2017 - current
 

The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL, US, Cultural representative hostess

Cultural representative program aimed at developing costumer service skills, problem solution, leadership, and business knowledge as well as sharing one's culture with guests from around the world.

Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
 

Stylo Design Center, Cancún, MX, Executive project architect

Main responsibilities included the full development of architectural plans, drawings, and details as well as gathering and reviewing all information necessary, including electrical, hydrosanitary and structural engineering plans, for each project’s completion and building process.

Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
 

Education 

Universidad Anáhuac, Cancún, MX, BArch, Bachelor in Architecture

The University’s studies program seeks to develop leadership knowledge and abilities for architects aiming at running their own business, working on top architecture firms, and occupying high responsibility positions, with focus on the human person at the heart of every project.
As minor studies, a master course is offered as part of last year’s studies program, which in my personal case is interior design.
Along with the career’s program studies, one should be enrolled in programs focused on social responsibility, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

May 2013 - May 2018
 

Awards 

Finalist Sexto Concurso de Estudiantes 2018 INFONAVIT, Nomination

Finalist project of the Sixth Student Contest 2018 "Inhabiting the Territory" of the Research Center for Sustainable Development INFONAVIT. Proposal selected as one of 10 finalists of 451 teams nationwide. Prototype proposal of rural housing for Mayan communities.

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills