PROFILE
Architect, engineer, project supervisor, skilled draughtsman, visualisor.
EXPERIENCE
2007-present
DANI FREIXES i VARIS ARQUITECTES, Barcelona
architect, project supervisor, designer, draughtsman
2006-2007
BAUWERK architects, Barcelona
architect, project supervisor, designer, draughtsman
1999-2005
SCALA architects, The Hague
architect, project supervisor, designer, draughtsman
I was involved with all the phases activities of the work, from preliminary design to final execution. Independently I negotiated with clients, construction companies, local authorities, suppliers and other parties involved in the building process. Additionally I was responsible for designing and maintaining the company website and the description and maintenance of the drawing standards and libraries (using the drafting program Vectorworks). I am capable of designing and drawing at all scale levels, of presenting these ideas with drawings, illustrations and lay-out, and of continuing this process until completion. In 2003 I was invited to become a partner in the partnership. Unfortunately this was not compatible with my plan to eventually move to Spain.
1998-1999
Atelier Bouwkunde Amsterdam & Rotterdam
draughtsman, IT & application manager
I was involved with the setting up of a new office of the company ‘Atelier Bouwkunde’. My responsibilities included the setting-up of computers and office infrastructure. After that I was charged with the production of drawings and the instruction of newly hired personnel.
1994-1998
More Stage Services The Hague
theatre technician
As a theatre technician I travelled along with several shows to over 100 theaters in the Netherlands as well as Belgium and Germany. I was responsible for operating the sound and light equipment during the performances. Furthermore I supervised the assisting theatre technicians belonging to the theatre, and I was responsible for the transport and logistics of the decor and equipment and the assistance of the artists.
1988-1999
Studies at the Delft Institute of Technology
During my studies I attended lectures and workshops of many well-known architects, most notably Rem Koolhaas (OMA), Winnie Maas (MVRDV), Herman Hertzberger and Aldo van Eyck. My internship I did in 1998 in Taipei, Taiwan.
EDUCATION
1999
Engineering (master of science in architecture), Architect
I obtained my master of science in architecture degree at the Delft Institute of Technology. I am registered in the Dutch architect’s registry, and my registration at the Barcelona architect’s registry is currently in process.
1987
International Baccalaureate (IB)
My International Baccalaureate I got from the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India. My subjects were english, biology, mathematics, french, history and chemistry. I did an additional course in physics.
SKILLS
Languages
I am a native speaker of Dutch and English. Furthermore I speak Spanish, Catalan, French and German.
Architectural Design
I am familiar with Dutch and European legislation of the building process. I am also familiar with both industrial, serial and traditional building methods. As a member of many design-teams I made significant contributions to the design of many projects, of which 625 houses have actually been built or are currently under construction.
Tools
I am skilled with computers and related equipment. I am acquainted and I have experience with all the current software in use in an architect’s practice. Since 1990 I have worked with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and MicroStation. Furthermore I also feel totally at ease with the applications Adobe Photoshop, Quark XPress, MS Excel, Filemaker & Strata Studio Pro. Additionally I build both websites, databases and content management system and I also design a multitude of flyers, posters and books and such for various aquiantances and organisations.
