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Mario De Fina

Mario De Fina

Buenos Aires, AR

 
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About 

My name is Mario De Fina and I am an Architect currently looking for new work opportunities where I can contribute with my knowledge and continue to grow as an Architect.

I grew up in Venezuela, where I spent most of my life in Isla Margarita island with my family. Since I was a child, I was always attracted to sketching. This is mostly because my father is a civil engineer and my mother is an Architect, so architectural drawings and construction sites were part of my childhood. I went to Venezuela’s Central University, where I got my Architecture degree, which is something I’m proud of, given that it is the University that I have always wanted to get accepted to. 

I have experience working in multidisciplinary work environments, surrounded by different design professionals, such as graphic designers, Industrial designers, and urban designers. This is what sparked my passion for the design itself.

I find joy in learning about architecture and urbanism from their theoretical foundations as well as their history. Understanding the design process, and knowing how to use different methods for its representation is of great importance to me. For I believe that a good process can lead you to many different good outcomes. 

Throughout my career, I gained a lot of experience from the projects that I have worked on, and I also got to learn many skills and ways of working that allowed me to improve myself as a person and as a professional. I am always willing to share my opinions humbly and sincerely, and this is what I consider that has led me to make the best design decisions, either in a team or individually. Working with a team strengthens my creative faculties, as I find the process of exchanging ideas to be very enriching. 

Last but not least, I am very aware of the processes, and optimizing the workflow is something I always keep in mind while working, as well as being realistic with deadlines and organizing my objectives to reach the goal promptly.

Employment 

MPA studio, Buenos Aires, AR, Architect

• Project documentation of housing and remodeling projects through the designing phases: design (SD), design development (DD), and construction documents (CD), using Revit Architecture as primary software.
• Preparation of documents for Cityhall submissions.
• Conceptualization and design of high-density residential projects for developers.
• Production and post-production of renderings in Enscape and photoshop.
• More than two years of remote work experience.

Jan 2021 - current
 

Fibra Design Studio, Caracas, VE, Architect

• Supervision of installations for tensile surfaces, roller and folding curtains.
• Sales and budget formulation.

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
 

Desarrollos Koma, Caracas, VE, Architect

• Project documentation and designing of construction details on the stations of the Cable Car system Caracas - La Guaira. Revit and Autocad software were used.
• As Build Plans revision on site of the Cable Car project structural foundations.
• Modeling for structures of high-density residential projects on Revit.

Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
 

Instituto Prodiseño, Caracas, VE, Designer

Designed a recycling container model capable of interacting with the community, to encourage the idea of the circular economy.

Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
 

Education 

FAU - Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Caracas, VE, BArch, Architect

Oct 2010 - Nov 2015
 

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