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Victor Alavedra

Victor Alavedra

New York, NY, US

 

About 

10+ years of experience in leading design teams and development coordination packages for renowned firms such as Studio Libeskind and WeWork. Designed projects of different scales around the world, from 4,000sqf to 50,000sqf, and saw them through from concept design to construction administration.

Featured in architecture media through personal interviews and built work articles in Spain. Strong at combining creativity with technical understanding, and a talent for problem solving when applying both logical reasoning and out-of-the-box thinking.

Spanish architect established in the US, fluent in 5 languages and very interested in combining machine learning with design practices.

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Employment 

Pier Fine Associates, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

May 2021 - current
 

WeWork, New York, NY, US, Design Lead

- Designated as point of contact regarding design on multiple high-profile projects.
- Defined and safeguarded the design guidelines from concept to execution.
- Drafted project design schedule and ensured adherence to scope and budget.
- Directed internal and external presentations and weekly meetings.
- Led the coordination effort with external consultants (AOR, EOR & ICT).
- Oversaw the deliverables of a cross-disciplinary team (Architecture, Interior Design, Arts and Graphics, MEP and ICT).

Apr 2019 - Jul 2020
 

Studio Daniel Libeskind, New York, NY, US, Associate

- Coordinated with executive architect, consultants and subcontractors.
- Compiled schematic and construction documentation.
- Mentored less-experienced architectural designers.
- Executed parametric massing and facade studies and produced programmatic layouts.
- Performed material research and selection.
- Collected documentation for client presentations and partner updates.
- Delivered concept packages according to design guidelines.

Jan 2014 - Mar 2019
 

GAC 3000, Barcelona, ES, Architect

- Created design strategies for office space tenants.
- Designed temporary pavilions and ephemeral retail architecture.

Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
 

Patzschke & Partner Architects, Berlin, DE, Architect

Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Self-Employed Freelance, Barcelona, ES, Architect

Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
 

Education 

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), ETSAV, MArch, Architecture

Jan 2005 - Mar 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills