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Julia Foz Agonoy

Julia Foz Agonoy

San Jose, CA, US

 

About 

Julia has been engaged to the design business for 5 years. For the first 3 years, her projects were mostly architecture and hospitality in nature. She eventually ventured into designing workplaces both in Manila and Singapore. 

 

Employment 

DB&B Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Interior Designer

As a designer, I utilize my creativity, space planning and conceptual skills to develop innovative office designs that accentuate the client’s corporate image and to provide for a pleasant environment to work in.

Job Description:

• Conceptualize and design corporate interiors that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
• Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new space and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color and equipment
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.

Jun 2010 - May 2011
 

DB&B Inc., Philippines, Interior Designer

Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
 

Nestor S. Mangio & Associates, Junior Architect

• Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
• Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Prepares drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepares studies, and reports.
• Uses computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs, plans and 3D presentations.
• May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Projects handled are mostly hospitality in nature for both architecture and interior design

Jun 2006 - May 2009
 

Education 

University of Santo Tomas, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

The 5-year program consists of 10 consecutive semesters of design subjects that focus on fundamental design knowledge where students design buildings from simple residential projects to complex multi-family dwelling structures, multi-storey buildings of residential or commercial complexes, institutional buildings like schools, civic centers, religious structures, health facilities, etc. Urban planning and design, environmental concern, building technology, and professional practice are among other subjects.

Jun 2001 - Mar 2006
 

Awards 

Passion Award, Award

Given by recent employer, DB&B Singapore, for my contributions to the firm.

2011
 

Outstanding Thesis, Honorable Mention

Given by my college for my thesis entitled, St. Augustine Seminary and Retreat Center. This project was also featured in the official publication, Vision Magazine.

2006
 

Graduated Cum Laude, 3rd Place

This is a recognition of my good performance as a student in the College of Architecture.

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills