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Santiago Sanchez

Santiago Sanchez

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I would describe myself as a creative, enthusiastic, and detailed-oriented individual who is committed to assisting in collaborative design and development of projects. 

I have achieved my Bachelors of Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in 2023, where I learned from renowned faculty and peers and participated in innovative design studios and workshops. I am very passionate about architectural design and its impact on the environment as well as its cultural significance, and I aspire to become a licensed architect in the future. I am actively looking for an opportunity that will allow me to gain a more hands-on experience and learn from the best in the industry.

santisanti5656@gmail.com | 424-333-2274 | https://santisanti5656.com/

Employment 

Glidewell - Architecture & Design, Irvine, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Participated in all project phases, including concept design, design development, construction documents and architectural visualization. Collaborated with a team of Architects to draft, model and prepare 3D Architectural Integrated Models.
Resolved challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions.
Utilized software skills in Rhino 7, Revit, TwinMotion and Unreal Engine to produce design packages for the Interior Design team, Clients, Consultants, Fabricators, Construction Team, and other vendors to meet project objectives.

Nov 2023 - current
 

JAGAR ARCHITECTURE, Los Angeles, CA, US, Junior Designer

Involved with the Design Principal in all stages of development including Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation in various projects.
Created 3D visualizations in the latest rendering software for client meeting and design competitions; led to multiple permit approval and on-going architectural projects. Curated realistic rendered visuals and fly-through animations in V-Ray & TM.
Designed professional floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective renders and material presentation boards for review and deliberation as well as production of Technical Drawings and Interior Design Layout Schematics.

May 2023 - Oct 2023
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Studio Teaching Assistant

Coursework: Included studies in Schematic Design, Design Development and Design Visualization working in various 3D programs. Game Programming, Video Editing and Model Making were also utilized.
Methodology: Encouraged to find radical responses to Design issues that are related to Contemporary Architecture.
Awards: Outstanding Project Spring Show, Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient. (Top 10%)

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
 

Inner City Arts, Los Angeles, CA, US, Graphic Design Intern

Assisted students with their ongoing art projects that circulated around the fundamentals of graphic design art as well as motion graphics and rendering. Outlined various design exercises alongside tenured faculty members.
Led multiple classes, tutorials and coursework regarding current-day Design Applications.
Utilized expertise with Adobe Design Apps (PS, ID, AE) to create Graphic Designs and Visual Effects for the schools promotional material; Resulted in 20% enrollment increase at ICA in 2022.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Native Gardens, Pasadena, CA, US, Landscape Design Intern

Produced 8+ digital landscape plans that were involved in on-going and currently commissioned design proposals.
Finalized digital outputs resulted in a revamp of their schematic design process within the company.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Quake Strong - ADU & Retrofit, Los Angeles, CA, US, CAD Intern

Summer Intern for a construction company that focuses on retro-fitting older buildings.
Met with Engineers, Contractors and Architects, discussing and learning the process of how a plan becomes integrated and built.
Delivered and discussed plan changes with Engineers and Contractors.
Organized plans/ drawings, analyzing details and made edits.

May 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

For the past 5 years, I have been honing my Architectural and Design skills at SCI_Arc. My time has included learning the process of building up an idea to a complete design proposal while being exposed to all of the nuances that are integral to Architectural Design. At SCI_Arc, I was motivated to find radical responses to the real world issues and aspirations of architecture today. This method forced me to rethink my previous understanding of architecture and broadcasting these ideals by exploring and testing the limits of architecture within my projects.

Aug 2018 - Sep 2023
 

Awards 

Outstanding Project - Spring Show 2021, Nomination

My Studio project was nominated as an outstanding project and deemed worthy to be recognized in the Southern California Institute of Architecture's Annual Spring Show.

2023
 

Areas of Specialization 

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