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Octavio G. Estrada Castillo

Octavio G. Estrada Castillo

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I have a professional B.Arch from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. I'm passionate about all facets of the design process at a variety of scales and levels of complexity. Ideally would like to work for a multidisciplinary company in which interaction and teamwork is valued. Open to all opportunities that will allow me to work among fellow architects, interior designers, urban planners and/or production designers. Previous work experiences have afforded me exposure to phases ranging from schematic and preliminary designs to construction documents, appraisals, submittals and site inspections. I pride myself in having a strong work ethic and the ability to perform at my full potential in order to complete the job at hand.

Employment 

Block Renovation, Brooklyn, NY, US, Design Manager

Oct 2021 - Nov 2024
 

TPG Architecture, New York, NY, US, Project Professional

May 2021 - Oct 2021
 

Independent Consultant, New York, NY, US, Design Consultant (Architecture + Interiors)

Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
 

WeWork, New York, NY, US, Architectural Design Lead

Nov 2018 - Jul 2020
 

H.T.O. Architects, PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Architectural firm focused mostly on designing luxury residential buildings in NYC. Tasks and responsibilities included all phases of architectural design, from Schematic to Design Development and Construction Documents / Administration. HTO operated both as lead designer and/or architect of record. I was also involved in most aspects of preparing/submitting drawings for DOB/LPC approval.

Oct 2015 - Oct 2018
 

GW Construction Corp., San Juan, PR, US, Architectural Designer, Assistant Project Manager

Project and account management were the main focus whilst simultaneously providing design support to the lead architect. Additionally handled permitting, construction document development, design consultations, site visits, inspections and all client communications.

Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
 

Caparra Construction Corp., Catano, PR, US, Architect in Training

The main focus of this position was to draft, review and submit design details/shop drawings for the construction documents of large scale commercial projects such as the Mall of San Juan. We collaborated with engineers and licensed architects in order to complete the required submittals and site inspections for the adequate implementation of construction specifications.

May 2012 - Aug 2013
 

Education 

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, US, BArch, Architecture

Obtained a professional degree (B.Arch - 5 year program) and graduated cum laude.

May 2007 - Jun 2012
 

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