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Valentina Sastoque

Valentina Sastoque

Boston, MA, US

 

About 

Mid-Level Architect with experience at renowned studios, including MAD Architects (Beijing) and 3XN (Copenhagen). Currently focused on life science projects at Handel Architects.

Holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Master’s in Architecture, and has been a guest speaker at various professional institutions.

valentinas504@hotmal.com


Employment 

Handel Architects, Boston, MA, US, Associate Designer

Contributed to Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Administration phases, working in BIM, 3D modeling, and 2D drawings.
Attending client and consultant meetings and preparing Field Observation Reports, bulletins, and sketches; reviewed submittals; and executed punch lists.

Apr 2021 - current
 

3XN, Copenhagen, DK, Intern

Working across a range of project types and scales. Contributed to Competitions, RIBA stages 01 and 02. specialized in 2D drawings, diagrams, renders and client presentations.
Attending client and consultant meetings

Aug 2020 - Sep 2021
 

HENN, Beijing, CN, Architectural Designer

Working across a range of project types and scales. Contributed to SD and DD stages specialized in BIM, 3D modeling, and 2D drawings. Preparing client presentations and project visits.

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
 

MAD Architects, Beijing, CN, Intern

Engaged in competitions and Schematic Design stages across diverse projects, with a focus on 3D modeling, rendering, and physical model creation. Supported all stages of the design process.

May 2017 - Sep 2017
 

Education 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2020 - May 2024
 

Università La Sapienza, Rome, IT, MArch, Project Management

Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
 

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Bogotá, CO, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2006 - Sep 2010
 

Awards 

Best Practice Portfolio, Honorable Mention

Best practice portfolio and professional achievements at the BAC

2024
 

Colfuturo Loan-Scholarship, Scholarship

Colfuturo Loan-Scholarship to outstanding Colombian Professionals

2020
 

Scuole Innovative First Prize, 1st Place

Team member at Taller Architects + Mynd Ingegneria

2016
 

Jorge Tadeo Lozano Award, 1st Place

Best Faculty-student at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

2011
 

Full Scholarship, Scholarship

Full scholarship due to excellent academic average during entire Bachelors's studies.

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills