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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Contribute to the design of large-scale projects, including residential developments, and luxury resorts integrating sustainable and creative approaches to enhance functionality and aesthetics• Develop detailed site plans and designs, ensuring integration with architectural elements and creating user-friendly, environmentally responsible spaces.• Create 3D models and visualizations using Rhino, Lumion, and other software, presenting concepts to clients and stakeholders to facilitate approval.• Manage the design of green spaces, focusing on sustainable materials, planting schemes, and environmental solutions to reduce ecological impact and promote user well-being.• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across South America, integrating innovative technologies and design practices that blend the natural and built environments.• Participate in client meetings, presenting design concepts, addressing concerns, and refining project details to align with client expectations.• Assist in preparing construction documentation, ensuring technical details complied with building codes and environmental regulations.• Support the production of technical drawings, including grading, planting, and irrigation plans, collaborating with architects and engineers to ensure successful execution.• Contribute to the company’s digital library by producing landscape architecture details and templates to enhance efficiency and consistency across projects.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Collaborated on the design of key areas such as the fireplace, outdoor canopy, bedroom closets, and kitchen details for a 7,300 sf luxury residence, contributing to the refinement of both aesthetics and functionality.• Developed detailed construction drawings for residential projects located in Dallas, Houston (TX), and Hollywood (FL), ensuring precision and coordination across multiple site locations.• Created illustrative drawings for both indoor and outdoor areas of homes, enhancing design presentations and client visualizations.Credited at: https://carlosjimenezstudio.com/studio-info

Houston, Texas, United States

• Coordinated architecture-related events for Rice Architecture, including workshops, lectures, and exhibitions.• Assisted event photography, capturing high-quality images for internal communications, websites, and social media.• Edited and enhanced images using Adobe Lightroom, ensuring polished and professional visuals that aligned with the university’s branding.• Maintained and updated the architecture community through digital platforms, ensuring timely dissemination of event highlights and announcements.• Collaborated with team members to streamline event logistics, ensuring smooth operations and successful event execution.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Served as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing insights into graduate life and academics at Rice.• Represented the university at admissions events and open houses, effectively communicating program details and the campus experience.• Engaged with potential students through one-on-one conversations and group panels, addressing their questions and concerns.• Assisted in coordinating and attending student events, offering support to new and prospective students during their campus visits.• Provided a welcoming and informed experience for visitors, helping prospective students feel more connected to the community.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Assisted Professor Juan José Castellón in preparing content for the Technology I & II publication, including layout design and content formatting.• Contributed to the "Building Ecologies" exhibition at POST Houston, managing tasks related to exhibition design and installation.event advertised on: https://www.posthtx.com/event/building-ecologies-exhibition-and-receptionhttps://www.posthtx.com/program/building-ecologies• Created graphic materials and promotional content using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), ensuring high-quality presentation for the exhibition.• Worked closely with faculty and peers to coordinate project workflows, ensuring alignment on design direction and deadlines.• Assisted in the creation of visual models and presentations using Rhino 3D and Lumion to showcase architectural concepts and ideas.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Led the interior redesign of graduate apartments and common areas, improving the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the spaces.• Coordinated and planned events for the Rice Graduate Apartments, including social gatherings, professional workshops, and community-building activities.• Produced photographic content of events for social media, ensuring consistent and engaging updates across platforms and contributing to the building’s online presence.• Reviewed and provided recommendations for the general layout and functionality of the graduate apartments, ensuring optimal use of space and a welcoming environment.• Acted as a liaison between the student body and university administration, facilitating the successful execution of building improvements and resident activities.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Collaborated on designing a sports center for a 400-hectare resort in Tulum, Mexico, incorporating sustainable design principles and regional aesthetics.• Produced detailed architectural drawings for a resort in Nicaragua, ensuring adherence to client requirements and local regulations.• Worked closely on master-planning efforts for projects in Patagonia and Costa Rica, contributing to site analysis, conceptual designs, and visualization.• Coordinated 3D project models for landscape architecture projects across various sectors, including residential developments, theme parks, resorts, and university campuses.• Contributed to the design and planning of innovative green spaces, promoting user-centric environments with a focus on sustainability and community well-being.• Worked cross-office with teams in Shanghai, Miami, New York, Baltimore, and Orlando, leveraging new technologies to bridge the gap between natural and built environments in design processes.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Coordinated the design and construction of Revit models for various hospital facilities, including the renovation of a cancer wing, the construction of a new hospital, a LINAC room, and a medical education building.• Visited two construction sites regularly, gaining a deeper understanding of the construction design phase and ensuring design accuracy during the build.• Created renderings for the entrance of a medical building renovation, enhancing visualization for client presentations and design reviews.• Collaborated on construction documents in conjunction with MEP engineers for a medical building project, ensuring seamless integration of systems and adherence to building codes.• Participated in client meetings, addressing client concerns, tracking interests, and refining project plans to meet their expectations.• Assisted in project management, contributing to schedule development and the creation of project proposals, ensuring timely delivery and resource optimization.

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

EDSA Plan - Planning, Architecture, Urban DesignModel Builder - Virtual design and construction• Assisted in the design and presentation of 11 hotels for a confidential client in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the conceptualization and visual representation of hospitality spaces.• Developed detailed drawings and renderings for 9 village parks and 11 community parks across 334 km², focusing on creating sustainable and user-centric green spaces.• Coordinated the design and construction of 3D project models for landscape architecture projects using Rhino and Grasshopper, applied to residential developments, theme parks, resorts, and university campuses.• Facilitated comprehensive planning efforts, including site planning and innovation in the design of user-led green spaces, with an emphasis on environmental integration.• Collaborated with cross-office teams in Shanghai, Miami, New York, Baltimore, and Orlando to leverage new technologies and rethink the intersection of the natural and built environments.

Gran Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Designed and built 3D models for three projects, presenting visualizations to clients and construction workers to aid in the understanding of final outcomes.• Produced 22 architectural catalogs of details, expanding a digital library for reference, and streamlining access to commonly used designs and materials.• Conceptualized and designed architectural details for a beach house, which was selected for publication on ArchDaily, showcasing innovative design ideas.• Created and edited content for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, ensuring daily publication and engaging visual storytelling.• Managed the company website, overseeing content updates and collaborating with the team to customize publications and highlight project milestones.• Visited two construction sites regularly to measure spaces and design detailed 1:5 architectural drawings for kitchens, grilling spaces, and staircases.• Collaborated closely with construction workers to ensure the ground was leveled and worked with the construction manager to update architectural plans as needed.• Participated in client meetings, capturing feedback and indexing concerns to integrate into project plans and 3D models for more accurate final deliverables.

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

• Interpreted and revised existing architectural plans to develop design concepts for home remodels, ensuring the adaptation of original designs to meet modern standards and client preferences.• Worked closely with clients to assess their needs, incorporating their feedback into the redesign process to deliver functional and aesthetically pleasing home spaces.• Utilized advanced software tools (AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, etc.) to develop detailed architectural drawings and 3D models that clearly illustrated design proposals.• Collaborated with contractors to ensure the proposed designs were technically feasible and aligned with local building codes and regulations.• Managed project timelines and deliverables, providing clients with regular updates and maintaining clear communication to ensure the successful and timely completion of the remodeling project.• Presented design concepts and visualizations to clients, incorporating their feedback into the final plans to ensure satisfaction and project success.

Master Of Architecture - March, Architecture, 3.86/4.0

Activities and Societies: • Elected 21-22 President of AGSA by peers (Architecture Graduate Student Association) • Raw Photography Club.

Master Of Architecture - March, Architecture

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture

• Awards: Academic Merit Scholarship - Award for Second Mention for Design Studio IV, Prof. Martín Ibarlucía • Extra-curricular.

Grado, Architecture, 4Th Year Student

• Six month-term exchange program • Relevant coursework: Screenprinting, Architecture IV & History in concepts of Architecture • Academic.

English Program, English Language And Literature, General