Architect, recent master’s graduate at Rhode Island School of Design for Interior Studies in Adaptive Reuse. Awarded for innovative thesis project. Graduated from #1 ranked university in my home country, Venezuela, with outstanding recognition on dissertation.
A creative professional and committed team player who executes best work in the face of a deadline; a passionate and highly accomplished learner who strives to elevate performance and develop versatile skillset.
J Rich Design, New York, NY, US, Interiors Architect
Designed and planned interior architecture layout for over ten apartment and
commercial space remodeling projects. Directed selection of materials, drafting
of fabrication details, FF&E plans, spec sheets, 3D modeling and photorealistic
renderings
Roger Williams University SAAHP, Bristol, RI, US, Adjunct Faculty
Taught architectural design studio to third year undergraduate students. The focus
of this studio was the integration of building form, structure as space-generator,
construction materials and assemblies, sustainability themes in architectural
design.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Teaching Fellow
Co-taught drawing studio class to first year graduate students. Assignments
were focused on sketching, orthographic drawings, and diagraming existing
spaces with aim to develop the skills necessary to enable discussion in architectural
projects.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Interior Architecture
Co-taught studio course to undergraduates. Project assignments explored transformation of ill-used or obsolete buildings into new viable purpose. All projects
concerned with diverse groups of refugees
Applied Building Systems
Organized class materials for energy and environmental impact associated with the built environment and responsible design.
ERE LLC, Minneapolis, MN, US, Summer Intern Designer
Developed architecture project designs and details for document sets. Conducted
on-site observations and field measurements to draft as-built conditions.
Developed 3D models and renderings, as well as preparation of graphics for
client presentations and reviews.
RAYDOOR, New York, NY, US, Drafter
Created shop drawings of sliding walls solutions and doors for interior spaces.
Collaborated with sales representatives on pricing for client invoices for residential
and commercial projects
Ingenium Arquitectura S.C, Caracas, VE, Junior Architect
Led the design and planning of civil works; interior, exterior and facade design of
a business center in Las Mercedes, Caracas. Coordinated cross-functional efforts
with engineers to adjust all construction details. Developed unit measurement
and pricing for each specific task. 3D modeling and photorealistic rendering
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Masters, Adaptive Reuse
Master of Design in Interior Studies: Adaptive Reuse
Interior Architecture department
Thesis Project awarded for questioning the role of adaptive reuse in complex
urban environments
Project: Ciudad Informal, A New Model for Urban Living. Tower of David.
Explored vertical communities and the potential to convert unused high-rise
buildings into accessible housing solutions
Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, VE, BArch, Architecture
Dissertation
Architecture as a moderator between children and their community: transformable
prototype to design schools in rural areas
AICAD Fellowship, Nomination
Nominated by RISD for the Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship of the Association
of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
ANTENNA, the world’s best design graduates, Nomination
Project: Ciudad Informal, A New Model for Urban Living
Nominated by the INTAR department to represent RISD at Antenna, by Design
Indaba in partnership with Dutch Design Week.
BIAU Competition for Architecture Students, Award
Project: School for the Piaroa Children in the Amazon
Awarded as one of six projects selected by Universidad Simon Bolivar to
represent institution at annual South American architecture conference BIAU in
Rosario, Argentina.
RISD INTAR Graduate Biennial Exhibition, Honorable Mention
Projects BEEHIVE, Coworking space, and deCONSTRUCTING Fountain St.
chosen as two of the best projects of the department to be exhibited
RISD INTAR Triennial Exhibition, Honorable Mention
Project deCONSTRUCTING Fountain St. selected as top project for department
exhibition.
