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Peter Hofmann is a Swiss-Peruvian descent, career-based architect and visual artist raised in the Neo-Modernism zeitgeist of three vibrant continents, achieving a global experience by collaborating with culturally diverse clients and core-creative design teams. Subsequent move to Florida in 2010, while the U.S. real estate market crash affected the region, Peter founded a consulting firm based in Palm Beach acting as an architectural designer-drafts person where he played a leading role in the design development of a restaurant franchise model to an international chain in the Caribbean region. He formerly served as an architectural designer on several multi-million-dollar commercial hospitality projects throughout Venezuela to Central America. His love of the outdoors, and the process of making, led him to pursue a holistic approach to architecture as a means of studying and inspiring change in the world. As an advocate for sustainable design Peter started directing his career path through studies conducted in global sustainability at WCU Western Colorado University after intensive training in passive solar house design and building with EBA Earthship Biotecture Academy in New Mexico in 2015. His liberal arts background combined with a mastery of conducting the integration of CAD 3D, BIM-based parametric information into project design, enabled him to conceptualize and communicate big-picture ideas and realize them at an architectural scale. Peter's initiatory academic education granted him a postgraduate diploma in Construction Management at UNIMET~Metropolitan University of Venezuela in 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from IUPSM~ Santiago Mariño Polytechnic University Institute in 2004, grade Cum-Laude.
Certificates and Licenses: Architect License granted by the Venezuelan Board of Architects CAV affiliated members of the (UIA) International Union of Architects, (FAAP) Pan American Federation of Architectural Associations, and (RAGA) Regional Secretary of the Andean Region Architects. Engineer License granted by the Federal Union Board of Engineers CIV.
BE Design Associates, Inc., Boca Raton, FL, US, Architectural Project Manager
Planning, directing, and supervising all phases of design in complex high-end residential projects.
• Coordinated drafting and engineering resources to generate construction documents for complete, style-specific projects.
• Reviewed submittals, answered RFI's, investigated-resolved technical issues, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes.
• Coordinated team's workload, including full documentation in collaboration with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape specialists.
• Conducted detailed documentation procedures, establishing standards and templates for consistency throughout the project.
• Proactively worked to obtain approvals for additions to the scope of work and influenced decision-making as needed.
HA3 Design Llc., Miami, FL, US, Architectural Design Consultant
Providing architectural design consultant service for a wide range of projects from architecture, and interior design to visual-graphic design.
• Created high-quality still imagery and animation using advanced computer graphics and software.
• Developed successful restaurant franchise model “Barloa” for the international chain GH Hotels in the Caribbean Regions.
• Researched, implemented new construction systems and sustainable materials for remodeling historical building.
• Coordinated client objectives with project design programming to meet economic scope.
• Performed construction administration tasks, approving change orders, ensuring the project follows building code requirements and finding new supplies that met original expectations.
Garcia Stromberg & GS4studios, LLC., West Palm Beach, FL, US, Junior Interior Designer
Junior Interior Designer | Assisting 10+ senior designers in developing design concepts for hospitality projects.
• Developed innovative interior design remodeling of public areas at Westin Grand Cayman Resort in the Cayman Islands.
• Assisted in the development of built-in furniture for Resort Cottage Palm City under the project designer's direction.
• Managed project keeping, FF&E specification, and space planning from schematic design to construction documentation phase.
• Enhanced understanding of furniture layout design planning, furniture selection, placement, and installation.
• Produced high-quality 3D renderings, detailed floor plans, schedules, and presentations of proposed designs for client review.
• Collaborated with the design team to create drawings, mood boards, and photograph material palettes.
• Established a strong network of suppliers and vendors for furniture and finish sourcing.
BE Design Associates, Inc., Boca Raton, FL, US, Architectural Designer
Supporting the production in all phases of the design process for high-end residential projects.
• Participated in architectural programming and prepared written architectural program, code, and other relevant project research.
• Coordinated and maintained all phases of the projects through a computer-aided design CAD (BIM) database.
• Produced 3D models and hyper-realistic renderings utilizing advanced computer graphic software.
• Ensured team members followed office standards and maintained drawing sets.
• Coordinated outsourcing structural engineer and conducted document reviews for MEP engineer disciplines approvals.
• Developed supporting shop drawings with technical annotations for subcontractors and consultants.
The Tamara Peacock Company, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, Architectural Assistant
Assisting Architects with design development through to the final construction documents stage.
• Interpreted complex schematic sketches of design for the production up to the architectural drawing set.
• Analyzed zoning codes and proposed construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety standards for the development of a beach hotel located on Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.
• Contributed to the successful development of a project for an orthodox-style church in Miramar-Broward County.
The Seagate Spa & Hotel., Delray Beach, FL, US, Housekeeping Attendant
Temporary job, after just moved to the United States, granted work permit by USCIS - Social Security registered.
• Cleaned and maintained guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas according to established standards.
• Stocked and replenished amenities, linens, and supplies in guest rooms and public areas.
• Performed deep cleaning tasks, such as carpet shampooing and furniture polishing.
• Reported any maintenance or repair issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution.
• Assisted guests with inquiries and requests professionally and courteously.
Prointarq CA - TRAKI Group, Maracay, VE, Architect Designer, Level I
Providing design and clerical support to develop large commercial buildings (shopping malls, anchor stores, and food courts) up to 20,000 m² - 215,278.21 sf.
• Assisted with schematic conception and final project design through advanced 3D modeling and rendering techniques.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team of consultants to ensure project constraints were met and firm expectations were exceeded.
• Prepared revisions to the design and construction schedule in response to unknown field conditions.
• Analyzed requirements of plans and specifications to effectively deny or justify claims by contractors for extra work.
BW1 Architekten, Visp, CH, Architectural Assistant
Assisting senior manager in design and documenting for single family homes and workspace projects.
• Renovation of Rieder-Wiler house at Lötschental village; site survey, development of schematic design proposal in Vectorworks.
• Cost reduction in Krummenacher house project at Naters town; 14% dropped from the original budget, updating all architectural floor plan set, reshaping and re-scaling of the 3d model in ArchiCAD and providing new presentations to the client.
• Exterior facade lifting with interior renovation for Swisscom offices in Visp city; implemented site analysis, new master planning, schematic design proposal, hand drawn perspectives in ink prior to 3d model renderings in Cinema 4D for presentation.
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BARACCO ASOCIADOS, SAC., Lima, PE, Internship Student
Internship Student under tutelage of the laureate master-architect and workshop owner Juvenal Baracco. And under guidance of the master-architect Aldo Mantovani Busato in the workshop trainee of (Metafora - Taller 5) at Ricardo Palma University of Lima - Peru.
- Assisted efficiently on award-winning project, performing the client survey, estimating construction costs to the project “Portal de La Molina”.
- Performed freehand perspectives utilizing an appropriate combination of graphite and ink technique for “Casa Salinas” house settled in Playa Misterio - Cañete.
- Provided high detailed drawings of elevations, floor plans and details in AutoCAD.
- Recorded with accuracy in site the measurement of existing buildings, and sketched an outline of different layouts.
INARTECA, S.A., Caracas, VE, Internship Trainee
Internship Trainee under tutelage of the laureate master-architects Fruto Vivas, Eduardo Sanabria and principal architect Luisa Sabino in the construction of the Currency House in the city of Maracay (Casa de la Moneda de Maracay), Venezuela.
- Supervised and controlled the interior and exterior installation of industrial finishes provided by Unifedo Interamericana (ALUCOBOND).
- Responsible for plan review and verification activities for the subcontractor
- Optimized the recovery time for the main contractor Banco Central De Venezuela (BCV) by programming activities in construction.
- Solved changes in construction through the design and documentation of architectural details by freehand slides, shop-drawings in ink.
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO, US, Global Sustainability
Activities and societies: Incorporated experience: Passive solar design-build with Earthship Biotecture Academy at Taos, New Mexico.
Activities and societies: Incorporated experience: Passive solar design-build with Earthship Biotecture Academy at Taos, New Mexico.
Research Topic: Management of new community settlements in urban gentrification process by implementing passive solar design and retrofitting housing for energy efficiency.
Universidad Metropolitana, Venezuela, Carabobo, VE, Construction Management
Post-Graduate Diploma,
The Metropolitan University (UNIMET), Caracas Venezuela. October 2009
Dissertation Thesis: Reusing Shipping Containers as a Modular Building in-dry assembly with exterior finish from recycled material.
Member of the research lab materials at post-degree area.
IUP Santiago Marino, Carabobo, VE, BArch, Architecture
Grade: Cum-laudeGrade: Cum-laude
Activities and societies: Membership:
- Member of The IUPSM Swim Team, 1st Medalist in National Competitions 1997-2000.
- Member of The IUPSM Environmental Conservation Club 1999-2002.Activities and societies: Membership: - Member of The IUPSM Swim Team, 1st Medalist in National Competitions 1997-2000. - Member of The IUPSM Environmental Conservation Club 1999-2002.
Degree date: Feb, 2004.
Dissertation Thesis: Centro de Estudiante Universidad Central (CEUC) student center for the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), Aragua state branch with high honor as publication mention of the final dissertation; GPA: 3.6, Cum Laude.
Experience:
- Internship Trainee in 1998; Construction Supervision at Currency House of Maracay, Venezuela; hired by INARTECA S.A, under tutelage of the laureate master-architects Fruto Vivas, Eduardo Sanabria and principal Luisa Sabino.
- Internship Student Abroad in 2000; Interpretive Design Workshop of 'Metaphor' (Taller 5) at Ricardo Palma University of Lima, Peru; selected by the board of the school of Architecture, under tutelage of the laureate master-architect, school dean Juvenal Baracco. And under guidance of the master-architect Aldo Mantovani Busato.
Courses of relevance included:
- Environmental Design/Architecture.
- Conservation and Renovation of Historic Buildings.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 2D & 3D.
Tecnologico Antonio Jose De Sucre, Maracay, VE, Bachelors, Hospitality Administration/Management
Pre-Professional Practice: Hotel Stauffer / Valencia Edo. Carabobo. Promoted in the area: Reception, Food & Beverages Assistant , Maintenance Supervisor.
