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Nicole Ariana Arias Vela

Nicole Ariana Arias Vela

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Creative and Innovative architect with more than two years of experience in interior design, and residential and commercial projects. Strong experience in design software such as Revit, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Sketchup. With excellent design and drafting skills. Fluency in English and Portuguese, native Spanish.

Employment 

Poniente Studio, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Architect

Ardeco | Millwork | Phases of participation: SD- DD - CD
Casa Posso | Private residency | Phases of participation: SD

* Worked as a project architect for a millwork renovation project
* Designed and developed the interior design, construction documents and renders
* Led the exploration and creation of three architectural design concepts for a private residency
* Prepared design presentations for clients and internal meetings

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
 

IdeArquitectura, Cáli, Valle del Cauca, Colômbia, Architect

Comfandi Calima Lake Resort | Recreation center | Phases of participation: CD

* Developed BIM documentation
* Produced construction documents and details

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
 

Freelance, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Architect

Mientras tanto vivo | Hostel | Phases of participation: SD- DD - CD

* Surveyed existing building conditions for plans development
* Planned and designed the change of use of a residential building into a 4,300-sqft hostel, including
common areas, facades, rooms, bathrooms, backyard, and living areas
* Developed construction documents,3D views and presentations

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
 

Enertecnica S.A.S, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, Electrical Drafter

* Drafted and produced lighting documents for residential, commercial and industrial projects
* Developed 2D power and communications documents, including cable assembly layouts, schematics,
wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, and dimensions for proposed installations

Oct 2020 - May 2021
 

Luís Pedro Silva-Arquitecto e Unip. Lda., Porto, Portugal, Internship

SMYKKO | Dental Center | Phases of participation: SD
AGEAS | Offices | Phases of participation: CD
Dos Gindaes | Cultural center | Phases of participation: SD

* Designed and produced an architectural concept proposal for the renovation of a dental clinic,
including a 3D video
* Produced construction plans and details
* Worked in the zoning, 3d modeling of outdoor spaces and interior lighting

Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
 

Education 

The Cooper Union, New York, NY, US, RPIE

Green Building Guidelines EHS

Dec 2022 - current
 

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Graduate Interior desing

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
 

Universidad de San Buenaventura Cali, Cali,Colombia, Bachelors, Architecture

Jul 2015 - Sep 2020
 

FAUP - FACULDADE ARQUITECTURA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, Porto, PT, Architecture

Academic Exchange

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
 

Awards 

Academic Scholarship, Scholarship

ICETEX - Academic Excellence

2019
 

Sport Scholarship, Scholarship

Best Tenis Player of the University

2018
 

Sport Scholarship, Scholarship

Best Tenis Player of the University

2017
 

Sport Scholarship, Scholarship

Best Tenis Player of the University

2016
 

Academic Scholarship, Scholarship

ICETEX - Academic Excellence

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills