I’m an Architecture professional with 8 years of experience in design abroad, with a passion for implementing creative bioclimatic/ sustainable solutions. Having diverse experience in various design typologies has afforded challenges and a steady growth in the field, as well as working on several different projects -different in nature and professional demands-, has allowed me the capacity to carry a project throughout all phases, from conception to construction drawings and everything that goes into it; from furniture design, material selection, interior and landscape design.
I feel confident that I will contribute creative solutions and quality results to any high demand design project in the role of leader or member of the team, quickly adapting and collaborating with others successfully to meet a deadline efficiently.
Specialties: ▪ Proficient in AutoDesk AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, Ecotect Analysis, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
DYAMI Architecture, Chestnut Ridge, NY, US, Project Designer
• Feasibility design studies.
• Conceptual design for new buildings, additions, renovations, interior alterations.
• Carry approved designs through all phases of project development.
• Incorporate LEED and / or Green design strategies in applicable projects.
• Code / Zoning analysis
• Project Management
• Field measuring and documentation of existing conditions
• Consultant and Client coordination throughout project
• Prepare renderings as part of the design process
• Assist in assembling and making presentations to clients
• Coordinating with vendors and fabricators
• Preparation of Construction Documents and Specifications
• Permit applications and processing
• Construction Phase Services and site visits
19° Estudio Sostenible, Santo Domingo, DO, Project Designer
• Participated in all project phases, from initial client contact, conceptualization, collaboration with engineers, and construction documents.
• Accomplished sustainable and energy efficient designs.
• Visited sites and built relationships with site managers.
• Prepared and engaged in presentations, 3d modeled renders, and hand sketches for clients.
Achievements:
• Won first place for various local and international design competitions as a key member and design lead.
• Achieved a profitable new service for the firm’s portfolio: Existing Building Evaluation. Consisting of climate analysis documents, and recommendations for energy efficiency and comfort for existing projects.
• Lead designer for various projects: renovations, k-12 schools, high-end custom homes, low-cost social housing, a community center and most notably a 250,000 sq. ft. private health care center.
Estudio Sarah García, Puerto Plata, DO, Junior Designer
• Formed part of a team to design a tourism project in Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos, this included beach front villas, apartment complexes and golf clubhouse.
• Developed and collaborated with conceptualization, 3d modeled renders.
• Prepared schematics documents (CAD) and slideshows presentations.
Don Simon Real Estate, Santiago, DO, Junior Designer
• Designed as part of a team and planned medium density residential projects.
• Created construction documents, 3D models and architectural illustrations.
• Assisted in supervising construction.
• Collaborated in all phases of a projects.
JL Architect, P.C., AIA, New City, NY, US, Intern
• Supported and assisted the lead architect in all phases of residential renovation projects.
• Prepared and delivered graphical presentations for clients and municipal boards.
• Surveyed existing buildings to be renovated.
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santiago, DO, BArch, Architecture
Graduated with Honors: CUM LAUDE
Thesis titled: “REUBICACION: HOYO DE PUCHULA & HOYO DE BARTOLA: Complejo Habitacional Para el Mejoramiento de Calidad de Vida” ( Social Housing Complex for Improving Quality of Life)
August 2007 - May 2008, Santiago, Dominican Republic
9 Architecture Studios | Architecture Thesis | Built Environment | Climate-oriented Design | Energy Efficiency | Planning | Research | Resource Use Efficiency | Sustainability | Urban Design | Graphic Design
One of the five winning teams, “Housing and Health for Haiti”. ARCHIVE Institute, 1st Place
The competition's purpose is to build 5 houses to St. Marc , Haiti , a coastal community where the main criteria in all stages of the creation of the proposal, is health. The aim is to minimize transmission of tuberculosis and also a significant portion of the local population is infected with the AIDS virus.
Team Members:
Henry Oquet, Arch.
Kenneth Lopez, Arch.
Arlin Morales, Arch.
Pedro Almonte, Engineer
First place along with a team of 5., 1st Place
First place, “Mi Escuela Bonita y Funcional”, Ministry of Education, Regional public school design competition , Dominican Republic 2009
The competition required for a design solution to be implemented as the new standard for public schools for the northern (Cibao) region of the country. The design consisted a sustainable and modular growth and expansion projected for the following 10 years, 8 classrooms, 16 and finally 24.
