I am Maria a licensed Architect from Portugal, with more than 6 years of experience. Holder of a J1 Visa looking to develop my career as an architect in LA.
I am passionate about how design and materials can impact human feeling and behavior, in other words, neuroarchitecture.
At the moment I am looking for an Architecture Studio around Venice area. Where I can contribute with my skills and also learn and grow as a professional.
indidesign, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architect / Designer
- Preparing presentations with design intentions for clients.
- Working on luxurious projects for hospitality.
- Setting DD and CD packages.
- Designing and detailing custom pieces of furniture according to the design intent.
- Answering RFI’s and ongoing projects.
- Dealing with consultants and brand representatives.
- Familiarized with ADA standards.
AM-ARQSTUDIO, Porto, PT, Architect
- Participating in various architecture competitions such as Young Architects Competitions.
- Planning and organizing project stages in order to meet deadlines.
- Writing and publishing project journals in English.
- Improving software knowledge such as Revit, Rhino and Twinmotion.
- Responsible for designing residential spaces and preparing construction drawings.
Halo Design Interiors, London, GB, Junior Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer
- Responsible for studying the viability of the interior design regulations and adapting them to the architecture project.
- Designed 3D visuals.
- Coordinated between all parties needed before and during construction (electrical engineers, joinery makers, furniture companies, etc.)
- Created construction drawing sets such as joinery bundles, electrical plans, floor/ceiling plans and construction details.
Nby - Concept and Project, Guimarães, PT, Architect and Junior Interior Designer
- Worked on projects for high-end apartments done by the studio Pitagoras Group.
- Developed detailed drawings of custom furniture.
- Adapted the desired spatial mood to the project by choosing colors, playing with lighting and furniture materials, fabrics and hues.
- Refined the general layouts for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Câmara Municipal de Guimarães, Guimarães, PT, Architect and Intern Architect
- Led projects while working with a team of landscape designers, surveyors and structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
- Developed strong planning skills due to managing many projects at the same time.
- Worked on various types of projects, from landscape to rehabilitation.
- Handled all architectural stages, from defining the strategy to following up
with the construction phase.
- Coordinated several construction sites.
- Produced in an autonomous way all of the architecture projects due to the fast working pace of the office.
EAUM - Escola de Arquitectura da Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, PT, MArch, Architecture
Finishing my Master's in Architecture and working on my Thesis about forgotten buildings.
EAUM - Escola de Arquitectura da Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, PT, BArch, Architecture
Finalist Award, Award
This was a competition done with Andre Malheiro from AM-Arqstudio.
We needed to propose a new design for Marina di Loano in Italy.
Student Merit Award, Award
Academic Performance identified as the best student of the year 2011-2012.
Student Merit Award, Award
Academic Performance identified as the best student of the year 2009-2010.
