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Mayara Benegas

Mayara Benegas

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

I am a dynamic & ambitious architect with more than 10 years of experience in hospitality, commercial, residential & large scale mixed use projects. I have worked in several respected architecture and design companies around the world (i.e., 6 years in Brazil, 1 year in Italy and 8years in the United States) designing, developing and managing projects from schematic design through the construction administration phases.


Elsewhere:

Employment 

AO Architects, Orange, CA, Senior Architectural Designer

Commercial studio with focus on hospitality projects.

. Worked directly with partners on planning, concept, permitting & schematic design phases.
. Created design options in 2D & 3D.
. Communicated directly with clients & client representatives.
. Coordinated projects with consultants such as Structural, MEP, Signage/Branding, Lighting, and Landscape.
. Led junior team members to set up, organize and produce architectural drawing sets and presentations.
. Developed a few modular projects.

Key Projects:

. Las Vegas Live Hotel (Marriott) - Las Vegas, NV
. Arya Hotel - Inglewoos, CA
. Desert Surf Resort - Palm Springs, CA
. Gateway at Koa Ridge - Central Oahu - Hawaii
. Stevens's Creek Promenade (Modular) - San Jose, CA
. Liberty Station Dual Brand Hotel - San Diego, CA
. Cambria Burbank Hotel - Burbank, CA

Jul 2019 - current
 

The Jerde Partnership, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Worked directly with CEO (John Simones) on planning, concept, SD and DD phases, designing, developing & managing large-scale mixed-use projects.

Key projects:

. Six Flags International Resort (Zhejiang - China)
. Suzhou Zhuhui Rd (Jiangsu - Suzhou - China)
. Wanrun (Jiangsu - Lyanyunqan - China)
. Zhanjiang Cruise Terminal Competition (Zhanjiang - China)
. Jinan Grand Enterprises (Shandong - Jinan - China)
. Hongqi Village Competition (Putuo - Shanghai - China)

Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
 

Ryder Design & Architecture, Santa Monica, CA, US, Architectural Designer

. Worked directly with Architect Principal on SD, DD, CD and CA phases, developing and managing residential (single family), commercial, and entertainment projects.
. Responsible for preparing construction drawings for plan check submittals.

Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
 

Fortebis Group, Rome, IT, Architectural Designer

. Worked on SD, DD and CD phases, developing retail projects.
. Developed projects for renowned brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Emporio Armani and Versace.

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
 

FGMF, São Paulo, BR, Architect

. Created and developed conceptual and preliminary designs for retail, residential, hospitality projects as well as masterplans.
. Created and developed projects and presentations for national and international competitions.

Jul 2007 - Jul 2013
 

Education 

FGV - FUNDACAO GETULIO VARGAS, São Paulo, BR, Masters, MBA in Business Management

Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
 

Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo, São Paulo, BR, Bachelors, Architecture and Urban Planning

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
 

Melies, São Paulo, BR, 3D Artist

Jan 2008 - Feb 2008
 

Academia Brasileira de Arte, São Paulo, BR, Interior Designer

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills