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Georgina Piano

Georgina Piano

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Grimshaw, New York, NY, US, Associate

May 2017 - current
 

Space Exploration Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager - Senior Designer

Architectural and Interior Design for High-End Residential and Hospitality projects in NYC and NJ.

Selected Projects:
- 4th St. & Lafayette Penthouse - NYC - Residential | Rehabilitation
- 332 Jefferson Av. - NYC - Residential | Townhouse Rehabilitation

Mar 2017 - May 2017
 

Independent Consultant, New York, NY, USA & Rosario, Argentina, Architect

New York, NY, USA
Freelance Architectural and Interior Design collaborations with offices in NYC, USA.
Concept , Schematic and Design Development.

Rosario, Argentina. Registered Architect Argentina.
Worked independently on several small and medium scale restoration projects, from Design phases up to Construction.

Selected Projects:
- 64 Stanhope Building - NYC - Commercial | Ground Up - In collaboration with Spear Head LLC NYC.
- Santa Fe 1132 - Rosario, Argentina - Commercial | Restoration.

May 2010 - Feb 2017
 

Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Lead Architectural Designer and Assistant Project Manger.
High-End Hospitality and Residential projects in NYC and LA.
Worked on all phases of Design with focus on Concept and Schematic.

Selected Projects:
- Cat&Fiddle Restaurant - LA - Hospitality | Historical Landmark Rehabilitation
- ACE Brooklyn Hotel - NYC - Hospitality | Ground Up
- Bourdain Market at Pier 57 - NYC - Commercial | Historical Landmark Adaptive Reuse
- Social House Restaurant and Social Club - NYC - Hospitality | Historical Landmark Rehabilitation

Apr 2015 - Oct 2016
 

Secretaria de Planeamiento, Municipalidad de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina, Urban Designer

Planning and Urban Design team member for the Planning Bureau of Rosario City (1+ million inhabitants).

Selected Projects:
- Landmarks and Historic Districts Program - Survey, analysis and categorization.
- Southwest District Urban Plan - Upgrades and new Strategic Master Plan.
- Southwest District Plazas Project - Design and documentation for 15 plazas/public spaces.
- Balneario Los Angeles Park - Design and documentation.
- Bosque de los Constituyentes Park - Design and documentation.

Sep 2006 - Aug 2011
 

Facultad de Arquitectura, Planeamiento y Diseño, Universidad Nacional de Rosario UNR, Rosario, Argentina, Assistant Professor

• Catered for over twenty students at the Barrale Architectural Design Studio (by University resolution #204/10.)
• Co-editor for two issues of “Matericos Perifericos” Architecture magazine.

Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
 

Ferrero Architectura & Construcción, Rosario, Argentina, Junior Architect

Participation in all phases of design and construction including Project Management and Administration.

Selected Projects:
- Tarabelli House - Residential | Ground Up
- Markov House - Residential | Restoration
- Tecins S.A. Factory - Commercial | Ground Up

Dec 2004 - Sep 2007
 

Education 

Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, MArch, Master of Science in Architecture

2 Years degree program in Architecture

International full scholarship for the M.S. in Architecture, December 2013. CGPA: 108 (Scale 0—110)

Graduate Coursework:
• Research thesis in shrinking cities phenomena focusing in sociological urban aspects
• Assisted varied international classes and seminars,
• Interior design and contemporary art studio,
• Approached Milanese and Italian architectural and industrial design on-site.

www.polimi.it

Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
 

Facultad de Arquitectura, Planeamiento y Diseño UNR, Rosario, Argentina, BArch, Architecture and Urban planning

6 Years degree program in Architecture and Urban Planning.

Medal of Honor, May 2010. CGPA: 8.9 (Scale 0—10)

Graduate Coursework:
• 6 Y of advanced architectural design
• 5 Y of analysis and calculation of different materials structures, technical drawings and installations.
• 3 Y of urban planning history and regulation procedures.

www.fapyd.unr.edu.ar

Mar 2002 - May 2010
 

Awards 

Full International Scholarship - Politecnico di Milano - Italy, Scholarship

2011
 

Medal of Honor by FAPyD - UNR - Argentina, 3rd Place

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills