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Cristina Rodríguez Vázquez

Cristina Rodríguez Vázquez

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Recent Master in Architecture graduate form the University of Pennsylvania.

Achievements:

2011 - Lecturer and Instructor at Future City Lab | Facoltà di Architettura di Alghero, Università degli Studi di Sassari     

2010 - Recipient of the 2010 Dales E. Lewis Traveling Fellowship | portfolio competition for travel abroad

2009,2010,2011 - Nominated for “Architecture of the Year” prize & “School of Design Awards” 

2011 -“Green, Urban, Global” exhibition hosted by the Center for Architecture | Fall 2010 studio work

2010 - Paris summer study abroad |Paris American Academy  

2009 - PennDesign Open House exhibition| Spring 2009 studio work

2008, 2011 - “WORK series”| Fall 2008 (published), Fall 2010, Spring 2011 studio work (to be published)

2007 - Temporary  Structure Competition for Capetillo, First Prize | construction documents gifted to community

2006 - Cradle to Cradle Competition , finalist

2004 - Study abroad program in Spain, Italy and France

2001 - “Most distinguished student” | summer architecture studio
 

Employment 

FXCollaborative, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Designer in the Cultural Educational Studio

Nov 2012 - current
 

MASS: Martinez & Algaze Sustainability Studio, San Juan, PR, US, LEED AP

LEED for Homes proposal for a multy-family and community facility building in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Jul 2012 - current
 

Barry Berg Architecture, Brooklyn, NY, US, Junior Architect

Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
 

EDG Architecture | Engineering, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Pier 40, New York NY | Client: Hudson River Park Trust
- Structural rehabilitation of a 117,000 SF facility on the Hudson River
- Responsibilities included site surveys, preparation of existing condition, schematic design, construction, filing and bid drawing sets.
- Point person for coordination, review and approval of all submittals during construction process.

2 Herald Square, New York NY | Client: Sitt Asset Management, LLC
- Development Proposal for a new 170,000 SF building addition atop the historic Marbridge Building
- Performed zoning analysis and created several development scenarios that showcased the property’s development potential.

Allison Apartments, Queens NY | Client: Musso Properties
- Schematic design and development consultation for a new 80,000 SF building addition to the existing residential complex
- Performed site surveys, probes and boring coordination, building code and zoning analysis and fire escape pre considerations

Red Rooster Restaurant, New York NY | Client: Samuelsson Group
- Expansion and rehabilitation of a 16,000 SF Marcus Samuelsson restaurant
- Produced Public Assembly, Sidewalk Café and Take-out Window drawings, as well as conducted site surveys, prepared existing conditions reports and coordinated project filings with expeditor.

Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
 

Fragile Gifts, Graphic designer

Online newsletter designer

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Ugallery, Event Designer

“Urban Canvas” UJA event

Mar 2009 - Mar 2009
 

Berg Vidal Architects, Architectural Designer

142 N. 1st Street, Brooklyn NY | Client: Sunnyside LLC
- Head Designer for a new 20,000 SF Multifamily and community facility project in Williamsburg
- Devised solutions to architectural problems, including plans, elevations and sections; drafted schematic design and construction drawing sets, and gave direction to structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical consultants.

Zion Lutheran Church, New York NY |Client: Zion Lutheran Church
- New 40,000 SF Multifamily and religious establishment project
- Drafted drawings for schematic design sets; organized and participated in coordination meetings between clients and contractors.

Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables FL | Client: Biltmore Hotel
- New luxury townhomes addition to the historic resort in Coral Gables, Florida
- Designed key features in penthouses such as rooftop gardens and pools.

May 2007 - Sep 2008
 

Lee Harris Pomeroy Architects, Architectural Designer

Worked with a team of architects and engineers on the design of TEDA Hotel in Tianjin, China; created CAD drawings and crafted study and presentation models.

May 2006 - Sep 2006
 

RVM Design Group, Intern

Built physical models, consisting of structure representation and detail work.

Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
 

Consultec Construction Corp., Intern

Researched and composed submittals for bid proposals

May 2002 - Mar 2005
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, School of Design- Architecture

Selected coursework : Design and Development, Introduction to Property Development, Field Application: Extreme Development,Project Management, Policy and Design : Sustainable Urban Forms.

Sep 2009 - May 2011
 

University of Puerto Rico, BArch, Bachelor's in Environmental Design

Aug 2002 - May 2007
 

Awards 

2010 Dales E. Lewis Traveling Fellowship, Award

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills