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Yerwant Megurditchian

Yerwant Megurditchian

Barcelona, ES

 
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About 

I am a dedicated architect with a passion for multidisciplinary design, bridging the gap between design and production, specifically with 3D printing, with a focus on integrating sustainable environmental practices.
As a creative technologist, I stay at the forefront of the latest trends, particularly in the realm of Computational Design and Artificial Intelligence. Committed to lifelong learning, I continually engage in research and self-improvement, allowing me to stay updated on emerging trends and tools that drive the future of the design and technology landscape.
In addition to my technical expertise, I am an aspiring entrepreneur at heart, leveraging my creativity and problem-solving abilities to tackle a wide range of challenges across various industries.

Employment 

External Reference Architecture Bureau, Barcelona, ES, Computational Designer - Part Time

Computational Design for 3D Printed interiors, design to production workflows, international competitions.

Jul 2023 - current
 

IAAC, Barcelona, ES, Graduate Teaching Assistant

Computational Design seminar throughout the entire academic year for the first year students, basic and advanced levels

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
 

Godot Studio, Bilbao, ES, Computational Designer - Part Time, Remote

Computational Design for 3D Printing Clay

Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
 

IAAC, Barcelona, ES, Computational Designer - Part Time

Computational Design for 3D Printing & Environmental Analysis and Optimization of ‘Floravoltaica’, EU funded research project

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
 

SO|DA Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect

• Adaptive Reuse, Commercial, Residential, Hospitality and Cultural
• Involved in all aspects of a project (research, SD, 3D visualization, DD, CD, permitting, bidding, CA, etc.)
• Prepare permit sets (building codes, drafting and documentation, spec sheets, etc.)
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Coordinate with plan checkers and city staff
• Manage a team of four junior designers and mentor interns

Projects Highlights:
1. 684 Mateo, Adaptive Reuse, Commercial
2. Fredonia SLS, Small Lot Subdivision, Residential
3. Afuri Ramen, Adaptive Reuse, Hospitality
4. Beyond the Streets, Adaptive Reuse, Cultural

Oct 2017 - Sep 2021
 

Delta H Design, Marina del Rey, CA, US, Project Manager and Designer

• Acoustic Panel Products, Audio/Visual Studio Interiors and Nomad Arc (Prefab Modular Transportable Building Structure)
• Prepare permit set for Nomad Arc (building codes, drafting and documentation, spec sheets, etc.)
• Design, draft and prepare CNC milling files of the acoustic panel products
• Design, draft and prepare construction drawings and acoustic panel layout documents for audio/visual studio interiors
• 3D visualization of individual products and full interiors
• Research in 3D printing acoustic panels
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers and third-party quality assurance team
• Manage a team of three junior designers and mentor interns

Projects Highlights:
1. Nomad Arc, Prefab Modular Transportable Building Structure
2. Yahoo! Playa Vista Production Studios, Acoustic Design
3. Linked In Production Studios, Acoustic Design
4. Hybrid Studios, Acoustic Design

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
 

Doonbeyt Design, Jal el Dib, Lebanon, Project Designer - Part Time

• Cultural, Commercial, Urban Planning and Landscape
• Involved in SD, DD and CD phases of a project
• 3D visualization of projects

Projects Highlights:
1. Armenian Genocide Orphans Museum, Cultural
2. N-City, Urban Planning (Saudi Arabia)

Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
 

THINK DESIGN, Sin el Fil, Lebanon, Junior Designer - Part Time

• Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare and Residential
• Involved in SD, DD and CD phases of a project
• 3D visualization of projects

Projects Highlights:
• Brazilian Hospital, Hospitality
• Medicals International Offices, Commercial

Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
 

Education 

IaaC - The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona, ES, Masters, Advanced Architecture

Computational design, design-to-production workflows, digital fabrication and prototyping, environmental optimization, and generative AI.

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023
 

ALBA, University of Balamand, School of Architecture - Beirut, Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2007 - Jan 2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

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