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Jaime Marin

Jaime Marin

Quito, EC

 

About 

I bring with me a strong design ethos and my natural enthusiasm and passion for the architecture industry as a whole. I have over 10 years of profesional experience and in the past five years I have worked on both new-build as well as refurbishment schemes in my own architecture firm based in Cumbayá, Ecuador and I am a bright and motivated Architect who always remains focused on delivering high quality at all stages of a project.

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Employment 

Jaime Andres Marin Architecture Studio, Cumbayá, EC, Lead Architect

Jaime Andres Marin Architecture Studio, is my own architecture firm based in Cumbaya, Ecuador.
I have worked in several types of designs from a small house to large scale commercial buildings and I had the oportunity to build most of this designs.

EXPERIENCE
- 10 years of professional experience in architectural design and building construction.
- 15 years of experience in architecture field, 3D models and construction.
- All stages of project development from initial design stage to construction and delivery the projects to the clients.
- Strong experience is in architectural design and 3D project presentations.

RESPONSABILITIES.
- In charge of the architectural design of every project.
- Manage all design team, architects, engineers, drafters and clients.
- Manage all construction team, architects, engineers, contractors, workers.
- Preparing financial reports of construction stages.
- Preparing project construction budgets.
- Hiring contractors for specific duties.
- Preparing construction documentation.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff
- Introducing new building construction techniques in a city in development.
- Introducing sustainable design and construction to my projects.
- Reduce construction time and costs.
- Recognition in Ecuador Architecture field.

Apr 2013 - current
 

Levapan, Quito, Ecuador, Quito, EC, Company Architect / General Facility Chief

Levapan is an international and the largest manufacturer of bakery and cooking supplies.
I was the Company Architect in charge of designning the headquarters, new offices in other cities, the company stores, the new production plant and the product storage facilities.

RESPONSABILITIES.
- In charge of the architectural design of new offices countrywide.
- Manage all construction workers, engineers, contractors.
- Preparing financial reports of construction stages.
- Preparing project construction budgets.
- Managing a team of 10 people
- Hiring contractors for specific duties.
- Redesign and build the company headquarters.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Introducing sustainable design to the company projects.
- Reduce construction time and costs.
- New company institutional image.
- New company design division.
- New company production plant location.
- New company business development

May 2011 - Jan 2013
 

Artec Group, Cumbayá, EC, Architectural Designer

A well known architecture firm based in Cumbaya, Ecuador
I started as a architectural designer and then I became the head of the design team, working on every project along with the lead architect and owner of the company.

RESPONSABILITIES.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a positive relationship of trust with clients.
- Manage the architectural design department.
- Monitor of all design process.
- Responsible for technical resolution and coordination of all construction duties with in site architects, workers, engineers and contractors.
- Preparing project presentations for clients.
- Managing a team of 5 people.
- Preparing design and build documentation.
- In charge of the 3D models, renders and graphic design.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Introducing sustainable design to the company projects.
- Designed all the company own residential projects and developments, supervise the construction stages and manage the sales on it.
- Contribute the company to get architectural design recognition.
- Developed the design of over 36 projects in less than 2 years.

Jan 2009 - Apr 2011
 

Freddy Carrasco Architects, Quito, EC, Junior Architect

A small architecture office based on Quito, Ecuador.
The services they provided where architectural/interior design, construction, building documentation and property valuation.
My main task was to assist on architectural design, legal documentation and construction supervision.

RESPONSABILITIES.
- Colaborate on architectural designs.
- Preparing design and build documentation.
- Assist project architect on construction site.
- Elaborate 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
- Partiticipation in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.

Sep 2007 - Jan 2009
 

Zen Studio Arquitectura, Quito, EC, 3D Specialist

A 3D Architectural Services office based on Quito, Ecuador.
I started this firm while I was in the architecture school.

EXPERIENCE AND SERVICES
- Elaborate 2D and 3D presentations
- 3D models
- Architectural renders
- Interior design renders.
- Product design renders.
- Graphic design.
- Architectural Photography.
- Scale models.
- Video presentations.

Mar 2002 - Oct 2006
 

Education 

Gestor Energético Econova, Barcelona, ES, LEED GA Prep Course

Apr 2014 - current
 

Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Cumbayá, EC, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2002 - Jun 2008
 
Sep 2000 - Jun 2002
 

Awards 

Ecuador's Top Ten Architects 2015, Award

Clave Magazine Architecture Annual Special Issue

2015
 

Best Architecture Design, 1st Place

Best Architecture Design (City Ornate) City of Esmeraldas 2014

2014
 

Gold Medal UIDE for the Architecture Biennale of Quito 2008, 1st Place

Best Thesis Project UIDE 2007-2008

2008
 

Best Architecture Design 2007, 1st Place

Architecture Design 2007 School of Architecture UIDE

2007
 

Architecture Design 2006, 3rd Place

Architecture Design 2006-School of Architecture UIDE

2006
 

Best Project Presentation 2006, 1st Place

Architecture Design 2006-School of Architecture UIDE

2006
 

Best Architecture Design 2005, 1st Place

Architecture Design 2005-School of Architecture UIDE

2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills