CV
CURRENTLY
Since 2021
Since 2012
Freelance architect.
Blueprint on a house in Sotogrande, Cádiz.
Partnership with other architecture offices on the development of implementation projects.
EDUCATION
2011 - 2012
2001 - 2009
Architecture School of Architecture of Barcelona (UPC - ETSAB)
2007-08: Latin American exchange Programme - University of Buenos Aires (UBA - FADU)
2005-06: Erasmus Programme - University of Paris-La Villette (EAPLV)
Degree Dissertation: Architectural project of a nursery school and a social center in Barcelona (Spain). Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Arch. Alfredo Linares Soler.
MOST RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-2020
Applus Norcontrol Quality Assurance Coordinator on the stone masonry of the Sagrada Familia basilica.
Supervise manufacturing processes.
Supervise teams of inspectors and certification.
2017 - 2018
López de Rego Uriarte Architecture Office
Restoration of monuments.
Restoration project of the Monastery of Sobrado Dos Monxes, in A Coruña, Spain.
Restoration project of the Chapel of the Cristo de Burgos, and the façade to the patio de Gelmírez in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in A Coruña, Spain.
2015 - 2016
The Getty Conservation Institute Internship at the Earthen Architecture Initiative.
Conservation and Rehabilitation Plan for Kasbah Taourirt (Morocco).
Seismic Retrofitting Project in Ica and Kuño Tambo (Peru).
2013 - 2014
Código Arquitectura S.L.P. (Madrid) Urban planning, design of architectural projects.
General Urban Development Plan of Ciudad Real.
6th and 7th construction phase for the Primary School "Los Ángeles”, in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid).
2012
Abril-Urmente Archaeological Office
Archaeological research.
Archaeological research of Casa de la Monta in Aranjuez (Spain).
2011
2010
Francis Kéré Architecture (Berlin) Design of architectural projects. Earthen construction.
"Operndorf Remdoogo" in Laongo (Burkina Faso).
Women's Association Centre in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).
2008 - 2009
G5 Integral d'Arquitectura i Urbanisme (Barcelona)
Design of architectural projects and construction site survey.
Rehabilitation of a housing building in Barcelona (Spain).
2006 - 2007
PRIZES
2015
INTBAU Excellence Awards The work of Terrachidia was awarded in the INTBAU World Congress: Local Solutions to Global Challenges with the first prize in the category Community Engagement.
PUBLISHED WORKS
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Assessment of the Injection of Grouts to Repair Cracks in Rammed Earth
10º Congresso Nacional de Mecânica Experimental - CNME 2016 - web
Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering MSSCE 2016 - web
LECTURES AND POSTERS
Intervention on Earthen Architectural Heritage
Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura e Urbanismoweb
May, 18, 2019, Vila Nova de Cerveira
Modularity in Ancient Grain Storage Systems: Historical Overview and In-Depth Analysis of Moroccan Fortified Granaries
Nexus 2018: Relationships Between Architecture and Mathematics - web
June, 11 - 14, 2018, Pisa
Learning from tradition: the experience of Terrachidia in Southern Morocco
Seminar on sustainable construction (Cayrel, ETSAM - UPM) - web
February 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2014, Madrid (Spain)
VIDEO Master's Degree in Conservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings (ETSAM - UPM)
December, 18, 2013, Madrid (Spain)
International Seminar Architecture in the Age of Austerity (ETSAM - UPM) - web
May, 19, 2013, Madrid (Spain)
VIDEO
Earthen Architecture Preservation in the M'Hamid Oasis (Morocco)
UNESCO Chair "Earthen Architecture" (ETSA - UPV) - web
November, 22, 2013, Valencia (Spain)
II Seminar Projecting Memory (IPCE, Nájera, Spain) - web
March, 18 - 22, 2013, Nájera (La Rioja, Spain)
Rammed Earth, Tradition and Contemporary Architecture
Master's Degree in Energetic Efficiency and Bioclimatic Architecture (UCJC) - web
September, 12, 2013, Madrid (Spain)
Traditional Architecture Research Center (CIAT - UPM) - web
Junio, 24 - 28, 2013, Boceguillas (Segovia, Spain)
Degree in Architecture (UAX) - web
March, 13, 2013, Villanueva de la Cañada (Madrid, Spain)
Local Optimum in the Drâa Valley: Mud, Water, Palms and Reeds
III Low Tech Architecture Meeting (GICITED - UPC) - web
November, 22 - 23, 2012, Barcelona (Spain)
ORGANIZATION OF COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
2019
COAC and BARCELONA CITY COUNCIL Traditional Earthen Architecture. Hands on Earth.
May, 10 - 24, 2019. Two sessions with 50 students from 1st and 2nd year, at Heura Primary School, Horta-Guinardó (Barcelona)
2012 - 2016
Terrachidia Association Earthen Architecture Preservation in Spain and the South of Morocco.
18 intervention projects in 15 workshops in Morocco. More than 350 participants.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Excellent writing, reading and verbal skills.
2008: Intensive English course (45 h) at Kaplan Aspect Education School (San Francisco).
2007: Intensive English course (45 h) at Rennert Bilingual School (New York).
2001: First Certificate in English at Princess Margaret School in Barcelona.
French
Excellent writing, reading and verbal skills.
2009: European B2 certificate at the Official Language School of Catalonia (Barcelona).
German
Medium writing, reading and verbal skills.
2010: European B1 level at "Hartnackschule Berlin".
2007-08: first and second level at the University of Buenos Aires.
Italian
Medium writing, reading and verbal skills.
2014: first course at "Centro Linguistico di Ateneo - Università degli studi di Padova".
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Drawing and BIM
AutoCAD 2D, Vectorworks, Revit (initial).
3D modelling and rendering
AutoCAD 3D, 3D Studio Max, V-Ray, Photoscan.
Advanced course on 3D modeling (60 h) and photorealistic rendering (60 h) at Computer Assisted Design Center from the University of Buenos Aires.
Digitalization
Photogrammetry, total station and 3D scanner.
Project management
CYPE, Presto, Office.
Structural Analysis
iDiana.
Graphic design
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.
Digital and analogical photography
Photoshop.
Advanced course on analogical photography, theory, illumination and laboratory techniques (60 h) at the University of Buenos Aires.
Advanced course on analogical photography (120 h) at the Paris-La Villette Architecture School.
Web design
DHTML, CSS, Flash.
