As a designer I have always liked the idea of testing peoples reaction, engaging the public in interactive scenarios and responsive contexts. In Architecture Im always looking for the shock effect in things, with a punch of sensibility. Ive always believed live as a Performance in which spontaneity should be a guide. As a young Architect in Training I keep searching for that impact in everything I commit myself to do.
I have a good experience in design and graphic composition, I enjoy collaborating in team group environments in which, there is a constant interaction of creative ideas.
Born in San Juan, 1984
Education
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - School of Architecture 2010
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Architecture
Experience
CAAPPR
Calle del Parque #255, Santurce, Puerto Rico2009-2010
Graphic coordinator of the Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico (Institute of Architects in Puerto Rico). In charge of the design and installation of: MADRID 100% exhibition, Bienal XI de Arquitecura, Semana de la Arquitectura 2009, Ricardo Alegría Award, Henry Klumb Award, Charrete Roosevelt Roads, Fundación por la Arquitectura, Simposio: Agente de Cambio, XXXI Asamblea Anual and Foro de diseño y construcción.
LOT-EK
55 Little West 12th Street New York 10014 2008
Summer Internship, worked as a designer, graphic designer and laser cut model developer. In charge of the design and installation of the Venice Biennale 2008.
TORO FERRER ARQUITECTOS
San Juan, Puerto Rico2006-2010
Worked as a designer, graphic designer, architectural model and 3d rendering. I collaborated: The Knowledge Corridor Master Plan with Field Operations, Santa Isabel Government Center (AIA WINNER 2008), The Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation (AIA WINNER 2008), Buxeda Rosas Residence (CAAPPR WINNER 2008), the new Amphitheater and Entrance for the Botanical Garden (AIA WINNER 2009 & CAAPPR WINNER 2009), and the School of General Studies of the University of Puerto Rico (AIA WINNER 2009).
Jorge Rigau Architects
San Juan, Puerto Rico2006
Summer Job, worked as a designer and 3d renderings. Collaborated in San Juan Peatonal - a project for making the Old San Juan a walking city.
Amador + Calzada Architects
San Juan, Puerto Rico2004-2006
Student part-time, worked as a designer, modeling expert and 3d renderings.
Architect Esteban Senyey
Carolina, Puerto Rico2002
High School summer Job and my first architecture job experience, making landscape models.
Personal
Calcricho Co., www.calcricho.com 2010
Freelance work as a Designer, Planner, Graphic Designer and 3D rendering Expert.
Extracurricular Activities
Cemex Architectural Awards 2008
Invited to be part of the Jury for the selection of the best built architectural designs in Puerto Rico of 2008.
Supersudaca - Think Tank of Architecture & Urban research 2008
The recreation of a urban installation in Condado City, Puerto Rico with the collaboration of Supersudaca members.
Vice-President_American Institute of Architecture Students 2006-2007
Elected as a vice-president for this student organization representing the local chapter internationally. Conducted all duties concerning matters between students and faculty. Organized extra-curricular activities for staff and student body.
Fallingwater Internship - Western Pennsylvania 2006
Every year 12 architecture students are selected on an international level for a summer internship to interact with Frank Lloyd Wrights masterpiece.
Torcuato di Tella, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2006
A four month architectural program in Torcuato di Tella institute at Buenos Aires. Where I took a design course, a theory class of the Latin-American Architecture and a class of urban sketching. In the design class we developed a Visitors Center for the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, using the Le Corbusier's Curuchet house as a precedent.
Collaborated in San Juan Peatonal - Making Old San Juan a Walking City 2006
I was one of the selected third-year students to work with the mayor of San Juan City, healing the process of making the old city for pedestrians, creating alternatives for the small walking streets called callejones and the public spaces. We also suggested connections between the top and the base of the historic fortification.
Charrette de vivienda sostenible - Sustainability Living Program 2006
This was a project for the government and the CAAPPR (Institute of Architects in Puerto Rico), where a group students from both architecture schools were selected. The purpose was to develop a sustainable urban plan for the principal sectors of the San Juan metropolitan area.
Exhibitions
ALTO CONTRASTE - Arquitectura en la escena urbana
San Salvador, El Salvador 2007
Awards
Hercules Project - Parerga 2008
American Institute of Architecture Student Honor Award
Competitions
The International Architectural Competition for a Design of the Museum of Polish History in Warsaw. 2009
Work collaboration with Brigida Hogan and Federico Bares.
WHITE HOUSE REDUX: AN INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR IDEAS 2008
Work collaboration with Ordinal Architecture.
Publications
WHITE HOUSE REDUX - The Book 2009
INDICE ANOTADO- Indice anotado de trabajos de investigación sobre arquitectura realizados de 1996 a 2009 por estudiantes de Arquitectura de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico 2009
Lectures
SIN TÍTULO 2009-2010
Lecture about representation in collaboration with Gabriel Piovanetti
Skills
Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish. Two years taking courses of French.
Computer Knowledge
Windows Vista and Mac OS X platforms
Auto CAD 2010
Graphisoft Archicad 13
Graphisoft MaxonForm
Maxon Cinema 4d 11 + Vray
Autodesk Maya
Google Sketchup Pro 7
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Adobe InDesign CS5
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
Macromedea MX
Apple Aperture
Apple Final Cut Studio
Apple iWork
Microsoft Office
Rhino 4.o
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