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Milarys Cardenas-Diaz

Milarys Cardenas-Diaz

Edgewater, NJ, US

 

About 

Highly experienced and energetic  designer with over 18 years of experience in architectural design, specifications,  planning, detailing, designing and coordinating of projects both in the public and private sectors. Proven ability to  research materials, codes and zoning analysis.  Technical expertise in AutoCAD, Photoshop and SkechUp to develop presentations, renderings, illustrations and construction documents. Skilled and creative to deliver highly appealing, exciting, and interesting designs that engage and evoke emotion. 

Employment 

PVH- Global Store Design, New York, NY, US, Design Consultant

Conceptual interior design, material selections, presentations and fixtures design of retail spaces around the world.

 IZOD, Arrow and Van Heusen. (600 SF – 3 600 SF)

Schematic Design | Design Developments.

Feb 2012 - current
 

Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Consultant

- Architectural plans and interior design including furniture of residential projects in New York.

 Brownstone, NY. (6 000 SF) Conversion of a convent into a single family house.
 Kosica apartment, NY. (600 SF) Renovation and interior design.

Schematic Design | Design Development | Construction Documents.

Apr 2009 - Feb 2012
 

BL Companies, New York, NY, US, Staff Architect

Design coordination and planning, including initial Site visit, Site inspections, renderings, as built drawings for the following:

 Washington Mutual Bank, NY, NJ and CT. New construction and renovations.
 Latham Circle Mall, Albany, NY.(400.000 SF)Redesign interior and exterior of the mall including a new courtyard that connects the interior with the exterior zones.
 R.I.O.C. Public Safety, Roosevelt Island, NY (6 390 SF) Renovation of existing facility.
 Hickory Corner Plaza, Windsor, NJ. (20 000 SF) New mall plaza.
 Street Road Plaza, Bensalem, Pennsylvania. (60 000 SF) Redevelopment of façade and pad sites.
 RAK’s US’ office (United Arab Emirates clients) (5 000SF) Conceptual Interior design presentations and
selection of building material palettes.
 Nada Hotel, Cabo Pulmo, Mexico (300 Acres) Conceptual Design of ocean front resort.

Schematic Design | Design Development | Construction Documents.

Apr 2006 - Apr 2009
 

JAI Architect, West New York, Architect Designer

Planning and design of institutional, commercial and residential projects covering basic structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical design. Codes and Zoning analysis of existing and new buildings.

 David Aguirre Residence, Englewood Cliff, NJ. (7 000 SF) New single family house.
 Vista Condominiums, Union City, NJ (40 000 SF) New multifamily building, 20 units.
 Residential Building, Union City, NJ (30 000 SF) New multifamily building, 12 units.
 Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth, NJ (20 000 SF) Classroom’s renovation.

Schematic Design | Design Development | Construction Documents | Construction Administration.

Jun 2000 - Apr 2006
 

Education 

Superior Institute of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Interior Design

Sep 1996 - May 1997
 

Las Villas Central University (UCLV), Santa Clara, Cuba , Bachelors, B.S Civil Engineer

Sep 1989 - Jun 1994
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills