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Jose Antonio Garcia Sanchez

Jose Antonio Garcia Sanchez

Doha, QA

 

About 

I am an Architect with 8 years of international experience in Architectural Firms and Engineering Consultancy.

Main positions I have been assigned in my career are: Lead Architect and, Project Engineer.

 

As a Lead Architect, some of my achievements are:

 

  • Lead the design of the Utility Buildings for the new Doha Port
  • Construction Support and IFC revisions for Lusail LRT metro stations (BOH), part of Doha Metro Project
  • Concept Design for the tender of the Doha Port Visitor`s Centre.
  • Detailed Design for villas, compounds and residential buildings in Qatar and Spain.
  • Detailed Design for commercial showroom and workshops.

As a Project Engineer, some of my achievements are:

 

  • Coordinate the review process for the Doha Navy Base Buildings, more than 170 buildings.
  • Coordinate the design of the Centralised Cooling Plant for the Doha Metro, taking care of the interfaces with other consultants.

 

I have Good manage of Graphic Design programs: Revit Architecture (BIM), AutoCAD, 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop…

With experience in Qatar, England and Spain.

Employment 

WorleyParsons Engineering and Architecture, Doha, QA, Lead Architect

Infrastructure consultant specialized in mega projects. Both CAD and BIM were used in design process.
Some of my projects on this company are:

 LUSAIL LRT METRO STATIONS. Part of the design team for the back of house architectural finishes of 13 metro stations -12 above ground and 1 below ground- , joined the team on detailed design stage and took over the whole process of construction support.
 NEW QATAR NAVAL BASE. Working as a Project Engineer leading the review team, formed by 20 people, for the official buildings – around 170 buildings. Assisting the Project Manager on the everyday tasks.
 HAMAD PORT VISITOR`S CENTRE. Concept design for D&B tender. This is a multiuse building composed by an exposition room, an aquarium, an auditorium and multiple offices and rooms for different uses.
 LUSAIL VVIP BUILDINGS AND VVIP CARPARKS. UTILITY BUILDINGS. Part of the architectural team, my roles were: coordination between sub consultants, life safety design check and manage meetings with client.
 QATAR NAVAL BASE UTILITY BUILDINGS. Lead architect for the IFC design of 20 buildings, including 66kV substations, pumping stations and workshops.
 GOLD LINE CENTRALISED COOLING PLANT. Coordinator for both internal design disciplines and external interfaces with other consultants. This cooling plant provides the cooling load for the 3 first metro stations of the line plus the stabling yard.

Jun 2014 - current
 

Global Mimar Qatar, Doha, QA, Lead Architect

BIM based company, specialized in residential and commercial designs with steel structure.
Some of my projects on this company are:

 MEZNA SHOWROOM. Lead Architect for this 2 storey Showroom building in Salwa Road. Steel structure and prefabricated materials. Construction already finished.
 84 VILLAS COMPOUND. Part of the design team for this 84 villa compound with club house and 2 different typologies of villas. DC2 stage completed
 NAJMA PARADISE BUILDING. Lead Architect for this 8 storeys building with basement, swimming pool and 160 apartments, located in Najma area. DC1 approval and DC2 submission done.
 16 VILLAS IN AL THUMAMA. Lead architect for 16 villas project with 2 different typologies.DC1 approval
 WORKSHOP IN INDUSTRIAL AREA. Lead Architect for this double workshop for trucks and cars, located in industrial area. The design includes a 2 storey labour residence on the backside of the plot.
 SHEIKH HAMAD MUSEUM (Proposal). Proposal of museum for Sheikh Hamad Al Thani.
 SECONDMENT IN UNITED CONSULTANT for NEW LAND FORCES CAMP ON DUHAILIYAT. Part of the architectural team for the design of this land forces camp for an extension of 1 million m2, and a total of 50 buildings, including medical centre, canine and equestrian buildings and arsenal. Concept design finalized.

May 2013 - Jun 2014
 

Amat Gadea Architects, Cartagena, ES, Junior Architect

Architectural studio located in Spain. Specialized in Edification, town planning and landscaping.
Some of my projects on this company are:

 PARQUE PRINCIPE COMPOUND. Part of the team designing this two residential building compounds hosting up to 420 apartments, including swimming pools and gyms. IFC design released.
 CC1 LANDSCAPPING. Responsible for the landscaping design for a new development plan for an area around 1million m2 on the outskirts of the city.

Oct 2007 - Oct 2010
 

Education 

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, ES, Masters, Health and Safety in Construction

Jan 2009 - Nov 2009
 

Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, ES, MArch, Architecture

Master`s Degree in Architecture

Sep 1999 - Jul 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills