Nicholas André Whitacre                                                                                                                                                   

Architect

Portfolio: nicholaswhitacre.wixsite.com/portfolio

Cleveland, OH, USA | nick.whitacre@icloud.com |www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-a...

Architectural and Urban Design & Principles | 3D Modeling & CGI | Masterplanning

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly creative & detail-driven architect equipped with an award-winning academic background and practical experience in masterplans, architectural rendering, and concept design.
• A self-starter with the ability to create standardized project templates, drawings, and models, leveraging a solid understanding of architecture principles and practices in a broad array of assignments.
• Innovative thinker with a fine-tuned ability to translate concepts through design as well as resolve technical and design challenges while meeting client expectations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Architecture: Concept Design | Architectural Drawings & Renderings | Primary Design Computations | Construction & Design Documentation | Code Research | Quality Assurance | Visual Communication | Technical Support 

Technical: Revit | 3ds Max | AutoCAD | Adobe Photoshop – InDesign – Illustrator - Premiere |SketchUp | CorelDraw | Lumion | Corona Render | Filmora

AI Software: Stable Diffusion, Midjourney + ChatGPT, Adobe Firfly, Gen 2 Runway, LookX AI

Languages: English – Native | Spanish – Native

EDUCATION

Architecture Ph.D. Student | 2019 – Present

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism - National University of Tucumán (FAU-UNT) | Tucuman, Argentina

Currently studying Neuro-Architecture, the effects of architecture design on human emotions to create stress-free environments. 

Bachelor’s in Architecture

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism - National University of Tucumán (FAU-UNT) | Tucuman, Argentina

Graphic Design Technician                                                                                                   

National Institute of Informatics | Tucuman, Argentina

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Asimou George architecture + design | Cleveland, Ohio, USA | 2022 – Present 

Project Architect

Always in collaboration with the creative and inspiring Anthony Asimou, lead architect. The design of every project was meticulous, focusing on accentuating natural materials such as concrete, natural wood, glass and stone, evaluating the quality of space and lighting.

• Design of various architectural projects, including a contemporary two-story luxury home and an artist’s studio.
• Participated in an architectural competition for the city of Cleveland, Ohio, which involved revitalizing Highland Park Golf Course as a best-in-class, tournament-ready facility that promotes diversity in the sport of golf and embraces sustainability. Generated stunning architectural renderings and visuals that helped secure our place as finalists in the competition.
• Reimagined numerous homes, breathing new life into old projects.
• Worked closely with Arch. Anthony Asimou to ensure that projects were completed on time, and with top quality.

Bucket Renders | 2020 – Present

Co-Founder

Led architectural design and construction projects as well as created architectural renderings, 3D & 2D models, and CGI videos for clients ranging across different industries such as a major Swedish manufacturer, Scania SA.

• Remodeled a former house into a 23-office medical center with two receptions and waiting areas for halls and amenities. Ensured timely deliverance of the project with optimal client satisfaction. (Medical Center Cordoba”. SMT, Arg.)
• Formulated a renovation proposal for the Acheral SA 10000ft² facility.
• Designed the facade renovation for the Sante Fe House 144ft² facility.

Studio Aguirre + Vazquez | Yerba Buena, Tucuman, Argentina | 2021 – 2022 

Design Architect

Served as the lead architect on two renovation masterplans and design projects with the studio head.

• Created a master plan to remodel a 3.000.000ft² potato farm into a 56-lot, high-end Gated Community “Posse”, located in Grand Rodeo Valley. The master plan included a clubhouse, stables, and other amenities for prospective residents. (Gated Community “Posse”)
• Delivered a proposal to utilize vacant space in Tafi del Valle to generate revenue and investment opportunities. The proposal included a series of contemporary modular cabins with movable parts. (Project Glamping)
• Lead the entire project design for a new high-end tourist town masterplan covering a residential and commercial area, a museum, and an 18-hole golf course surrounded by 400-year-old native indigenous ruins. (Masterplan “APP”)

Freelance Projects

• Concept project: “Cabin in the Woods”, inspired by Japanese architecture   |   2020
• Design and preliminary project of Tourist Complex, Tafi del Valle, Tucumán, Arg   |   2019
• Design and preliminary project of “Cabañas Lalo”, Raco, Tucumán, Arg   |   2019
• Projects in collaboration with Arch. Claudio Bumbacher   |   2019
  • Tafi Complex”, Tafí del Valle, Tucumán, Arg. Five home proposals on two joint lot with a total of 46.380ft².
  • Regional Candy Factory, Amaicha del Valle, Tucumán, Arg
  • “ATE Resort”. Hotel + restaurant, multipurpose room, cabins, 3 swimming pools, Amaicha del Valle, Tucumán, Arg
• Adobe House with Taiichi Hall Project, Cafayate, Salta, Arg   |   2015
• Management and Restorations for "Eco Apartments, Las Rosas", SMT, Argentina   |   2006 – 2020

AWARDS/ COMPETITIONS/ PUBLIC PROJECT EXHIBITIONS

• Finalist of Highland Park Golf Course competition, 2023, Anthony Asimou, Stacy Gearge, Misha Villanueva, Nicholas A. Whitacre
• Finalist of 4th Annual Inspireli Awards International Competition 2019, among 29 of 1038 Participants from 136 Countries. World's largest student competition. Embassy of the Czech Republic Project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Finalist of Clarín-SCA National Prize for Architecture Students, 2017. Largest architecture student competition in Argentina. El Cubo Project, Nicholas A. Whitacre NA, Claudio Huaier, Jose M. Padilla.
• First Prize, Invitation of Magistracy in Architecture at Texas A&M University, USA, 2016. El Cubo Project,Nicholas A. Whitacre NA, Claudio Huaier, Jose M. Padilla.
• First Prize of FAU-UNT, 2014, Network Housing Contest, ARQUISUR. O Ar Do Sao Paolo Project, Nicholas A. Whitacre, Franco De La Vega, Jose M. Padilla.

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of the Jury in “The World’s Largest Student Competition INSPIRELI”   |   2020 – Present