Roberto brings more than 20 years of experience in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Product Design, with an expertise in Digital Design, 3-D Modeling/BIM - Visual and Simulation, Animation. Complex Geometries Rationalization. Focus on Structural Glass, Cable-net, Grid, Moment Frame and Membrane Structures. Façades Design, Kinetic, Deployable, Retractable and Folding Structures.
Subjects of developing interest: Parametric Modeling, Daylight/Artificial Lighting Study, HDRI, Photo-real rendering, Real-Time Visualization, Computation and Iterative Progression, Particle and Fluid Dynamics.
Software: REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3DSMax/Composite, Reactor, CATIA/Digital Project, TEKLA, NavisWorks, Bentley Microstation, Solidworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 123D Catch, Google Earth, Maxwell, Keyshot, Bunkspeed, Real Flow, Poser, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Robo-Design, Los Angeles, Owner - Product Design & Development
www.Robo-Design.com
Roberto Ammendola brings more than 20 years of experience in the fields of Product Design, Architecture & Engineering Assistance. Expertise in Digital Design, Prototyping & Mass Production. 3D, BIMM (Building Information Modeling & Management), Visual and Simulation, CGI Animation. Complex Geometries Rationalization. Experience in Concept Design & Styling: Consumer Goods, Household Tools. Electronics and Gadgets. Sport/Medical Equipment. Food Related, Toys, Kids and Pets Products. Folding Bicycle, Clothing Accessories. Architectural Glass Structures, Cable-net, Grid Shells, Membrane Structures. Façades Design, Kinetic, Deploy-able, Retractable and "Origami" Geometries, Folding Structures / Products. Developing Interest: Rapid Prototyping, Parametric Modeling, Form Optimization, Daylight/Artificial Lighting Study, Photo Realistic Rendering, Computation and Iterative Progression, Particle and Fluid Dynamics Simulation.
Arup, Los Angeles, CA, US, Leader BIM/Visualization
Responsible for BIM and Visualization for all in-house projects.
Evaluate office BIM/Visual needs. Digital/Analytical Project Coordination, Software Implementation. Evaluate
skill and performance level of CAD team, identify training needs and requirements. Adviser on Software purchase.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum, UAE - 3D Modeling/BIM Coordination/Visuals for 90,000m² museum located
on reclaimed land at the tip of Saadiayat Island. This museum designed by F.O.Gehry will house modern and contemporary art and will contain 13,000 m² of exhibition space. Plan to be completed in 2017.
Apple New HQ Cupertino, CA - 3D modeling/Visuals/Animation for Multidiscipline Report
Broad Art Foundation, Los Angeles. 3D Modeling/BIM The three-story museum by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Soumaya Museum Mexico City - 151 ft high six story building that is covered by 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles.
Marina Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE - 3D Modeling, Structural Design 40-story Office Tower by F.O.Gehry
Torre Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico - 57-story triangular shaped tower with a full height double skin facade.
Woven Gardens, Dubai UAE - Concept Design of a 575,000m² mixed-use development. Mall & High Rise Tower.
Santa Monica College, Student Services $80m, 91,000ft2 three story student services & administration facilities.
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 50,000m² energy and environmental research building by Zaha Hadid. Roof skylight geometry optimization for minimal sun exposure.
Shenzhen HBL Bridge Study, China - Concept Design for 72m spanning double deck pedestrian bridge.
BuroHappold, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Technical Designer
Schematic Design, 3D BIM Parametric Modeling/Visual, Computation,
Doha International Airport, QATAR. Brian Lara Cricket Arena (HOK), Orange County Grand Park.
Harvard Allston Science Complex (Behnisch & Partner). Smargon Residence (Zaha Hadid)
HNTB, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect
Conceptual / Schematic Design, 3D Modeling and Visualization:
Tucson Sport Arena, 49rs San Francisco Stadium, Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, REVIT Visual/Animation.
U.S. Army HR Center at Fort Knox, 3D Modeling/Visual. LAX ConRac, San Diego Int. Airport ConRac
Concept Design, 3D/Visualization.
Enclos / ASI Advanced Structures Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer
Conceptual Design, 3D Modeling and Visualization/Animation, Marketing Material
Aviation: Orlando International Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
McCarran Terminal Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale Airport, SEATAC International Airport, WA
Corporate:
SEC Headquarters (Washington DC) - Concept Design for double curved Cable-Net Facade/Roof. Shure Headquarters (IL), Williams Technology Ctr. (OK), Lucent Technologies (PA),
Cultural:
Saddle Back Church (CA) Design/Site Supervision of Fabric Structure Installation, UCONN Student Center (CT), San Jose Civic Center Rotunda (CA) - Design of Glass dome & point support glass fittings.
San Francisco Mint Museum - Concept Design of 4 story Interior exhibit space.
Sea World Pool Canopies, Orlando (FL), Segerstrom Concert Hall Orange County (CA) - Glass Facade Design.
Healthcare: Cook County Hospital (IL) - Entrance Canopy Justice:
Courthouse, Las Vegas, House of Sweden Washington DC - Study for Frit Glass pattern of building facade, US Federal Courthouse Boston,
US Embassy Beijing - Structural Design of Glass Roof Canopy Mixed Use:
One North Wacker Drive, Chicago (IL), New Poly Plaza, Beijing, China - Glass/Cable Net Design AOL Time Warner Center (NY)
Retail: Fashion Mall "The Cloud" Las Vegas Sport: Athens Olympic Stadium Tent Structure,
Transportation: Miami Rapid Transit Terminal Venue:
Washington DC Convention Center, MGM Grand Conference Center Las Vegas Entrance Canopies San Diego Convention Center Glass Enclosure,
DON CHADWICK & Associates, Santa Monica, CA, US, Designer
Projects: HERMAN MILLER, AERON Ergonomic Office Chair,
SIDE KICK Modular Adjustable Office Desk System
