Paolo is a multidisciplinary designer and urban researcher with work focused on creative methodologies that explore the intersection of politics and spaces. His interest lies in epistemologies that examine intangible mechanisms that shape urban spaces through a comparative analysis of international planning systems and urban design. His areas of intellectual inquiry seek to understand the influences of formal political mechanisms on urban informality.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture summa cum laude from New York Institute of Technology, and an MSc International Planning degree candidate with Urban Design specialism at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London.
The Bartlett School of Planning, London, GB, Academic Representative
Proactively seeks out International Planning (IP) MSc students’ thoughts and opinions on their program of study and their wider learning experience to effectively represent their academic interests. Represent the current IP MSc cohort in the Staff-Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) meetings. Plays an active role in the development and enhancement of the IP MSc programme by promoting the value of students and staff working together to build a better education.
Perkins Eastman, New York, NY, US, Healthcare Studio Intern
Visualized a 179,000 square foot space program breakdown for a 16-story Surgery Center.
Surveyed as-built site condition and developed schematic design base drawings for a 10,000 SF laboratory renovation.
Co-facilitated various Department of Building and Department of Health filings for drawing set amendments and schematic design submissions.
Projects history includes:
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NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
// Tisch Hospital - 3F Clinical Core Lab
- Preparation of DOB Filing set
// Tisch Hospital - 4F Fellows Office, Venous Access, and Alert Office
- Preparation of DOB Filing set
// Tisch Hospital - 5F Endoscopy
- Site survey, development of as-built drawings
// Medical Science Building - 4F Hematological Oncology
- Development of project BIM, Lab planning
// Medical Science Building - 6F Kannan Lab Relocation
- Amendment filing
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
- Project Database, Space program breakdown calculation
Princess Margaret Hospital
Hong Kong, HK
- Preliminary project masterplan markups
ARCHITECTMEDIA, New York, NY, US, Project Assistant
Facilitated the creation of new project outlines (schedules, assignments, tasks & contacts).
Critiqued rendering and animation markups for further in-house comments and edit reviews .
Authored virtual animation cam path outline and executed client deliverables.
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Peer Advisor
Assists students with advisement preparation, schedule planning, online resources, and online registration. Assists in placement exams and student orientation during the summer. Collaborates with fellow peer advisors to develop and conduct advising-related workshops.
JPaul Octaviano & Associates, Manila, Philippines, Architectural Apprentice
Worked on a 3-month internship with local and international residential projects. Collaborated directly with the principal architect with client meetings and site surveys. Produced renderings and presentations for client meetings.
University College London (UCL), London, GB, Masters, MSc International Planning
Specialism: Planning for Urban Design
Focus module: Urban Sociology, Urban Politics, Critical Debates, Comparative Planning and Cultures, Placemaking
The programme's focus is on a strong international and comparative focus on planning, urban theory and practice. The scope of the programme primarily encompasses Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa, the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), Visiting School New York, Augmented Urbanism
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Manhattan Campus, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, PH, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Summa cum laude, Other
Silver Certificate of Achievement in Architecture, Other
NYIT Presidential Honor List Spring 2019, Award
NYIT Presidential Honor List Spring 2018, Award
NYIT Presidential Honor List Fall 2018, Award
NYIT Presidential Honor List Spring 2017, Award
NYIT Presidential Honor List Fall 2017, Award
NYIT Presidential Honor List Fall 2016, Award
