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Andrea Archanco Astorga 2013

Andrea Archanco Astorga Architect, LOTUS Accredited Professional

Architect with six years experience working for several architectural firms. Collaborating on both small and large-scale projects, regarding not only the conceptual development of projects and their graphic representation, but also responsible for the project management and direction. Ability to ensure projected architectural designs are functional, safe and economical and meet the needs of the client. In addition to these, I am really interested in sustainable architecture, interior design and rehabilitation, and I have attended various courses, conferences and workshops focused on these issues. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2012 - To date Architect. Private practice

• Concept and detailed design of a mixed-used building combining Residence for Children, Day Care Centre and Administration Offices in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province (Vietnam)

• Sustainability consulting

May. 2012 - Nov. 2012 Technical Researcher at Vietnam Green Building Council, Hanoi (Vietnam)

• Update and upgrade of the LOTUS Green Building Rating Tools for Vietnam • Assistance with Certification of LOTUS projects such as:

− Vietnam Moc Bai Office in Tay Ninh, (Vietnam) 2012 − Vietnam Moc Bai Factory in Tay Ninh, (Vietnam) 2012 − United Nations Building in Hanoi, (Vietnam) 2012

• Research about sustainable construction in tropical countries • Jury member of the ¨Green Award for Students of Hanoi Architecture

University¨ • Graphic design

Sep. 2006 - Aug. 2011 Architect assistant at Mustelier y Asociados S.L., Madrid (Spain)

• Involved in all phases of Project planning and design of more than 30 projects, from initial site visit and concept design to construction completion. Mainly luxury major renovation projects including residential, offices, educational and commercial

• Concept design drawings and other associated documentation for architectural projects

• Detailed construction design • Drawings for tender and construction • Structural Analysis and Design • Interior design • Detailed furniture design • Estimating Bills of Quantities and Construction Cost Management • Project management • Construction site supervision • Builders coordination • Client meeting and presentations

Oct. 2005 - Jun. 2006 Intern Architect at Guglielmo Acciaro Architettura e Design, Palermo, (Italy)

• Architectural design • Concept design drawings and other associated documentation for

architectural projects • Work on presentations for competitions and clients • Design of exhibition panels • Model making

EDUCATION AND TRAINING June 2009 Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning (Five years + Final Project) from Superior Technical

School of Architecture of Madrid at Madrid´s Polytechnic University, (Spain). Degree Final Project, under Professor Pedro Urzáiz´s guidance, with a mark of 8/10

Jan. - Jun. 2010 Post graduate Degree in Cooperation for the Development of Human Settlements in the

Third World from Chair UNESCO of Basic Habitability at Madrid´s Polytechnic University, (Spain), 23 ECTS, 260h.

Aug. 2012 LOTUS Accredited Professional. Vietnam Green Building Council, Hanoi (Vietnam) Oct. - Dec. 2012 Course on Water and Human Development. Engineer without borders, Barcelona (Spain), 50h. May - July 2012 Course on Construction and Sustainability. University Network for Architectural and Urban

Sustainability, Barcelona (Spain), 150h. April 2012 Course on Energetic and Ecologic Certification of Buildings. Casa Encendida, Madrid (Spain),

12h.

March 2012 Course on Energetic Rehabilitation of Buildings. Instituto Arquitectura, COAM, Madrid (Spain), 20h.

September 2011 VIII International Congress on Earth Architecture. Tradition and Innovation. Earth group of

the University of Valladolid. Valladolid and Cuenca de Campos (Spain) Jan. - Feb. 2011 Course on Bio - Construction and Sustainable Materials. Eco-Unión Barcelona (Spain), 50h. April 2010 Course on Earth - Construction. Research Centre for Traditional Architecture, Boceguillas,

Segovia (Spain). 20 h. Jan. - Jun. 2006 Course on Landscape and Territory. Intervention and Protection in Low Built Environments.

University of Palermo (Italy), 50h. Jan. - Jun. 2006 Course on Theory and Techniques of Restoration. University of Palermo (Italy), 150h.

SOFTWARE SKILLS AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Vectorworks, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Ilustrator, Adobe Indesign, CorelDraw, Adobe Dreamweaver, Presto, Ecotec Analysis, Calener VYP, Lider, Microsoft Project, Office Suite, Windows, Mac OS. LANGUAGES Spanish Mother tongue English Advanced, (C1 level of CEF) course at British Institute from Madrid From May to November 2012 Argo Grant at Vietnam Green Building Council (Vietnam)

From January to September 2002 stay in London Italian Advanced level (C1 level of CEF)

From October 2005 to august 2006 Erasmus Grant at University of Palermo (Italia) German Basic level (A2 level of CEF) OTHER SKILLS

Architectural design, Urban design, Structural analysis and design, Detailed Construction design, Project planning, Project Management, Construction site supervision, Building and Planning regulations, Health and safety, Sustainable environmental solutions, Green Building, Interior design, Detailed furniture design. FURTHER INFORMATION Spanish driving licence B1, Segovia (Spain) 1999 Flexible and willing to travel REFERENCES References available on request

SELECTED WORKS

2010-2011. SEMI DETACHED HOUSE IN ¨LA FINCA¨ With Mustelier y Asociados. Dwelling major renovation, interior design and on site supervision in Pseo. del Hontanar 1, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, (Spain).

2010. PLASTIC SURGEON CLINIC With Mustelier y Asociados. Plastic Surgeon clinic major renovation, interior design and on site supervision in c/ Antonio Rodríguez Villa 10, Madrid, (Spain).

2010. SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN C/ CERCETA With Mustelier y Asociados. Dwelling major renovation, interior design and on site supervision in c/ Cerceta, 11 Aravaca, Madrid, (Spain).

2010. APARTMENT IN C/AYALA With Mustelier y Asociados. Dwelling major renovation, interior design and on site supervision in c/ Ayala 55, Madrid, (Spain).

2009. APARTMENT IN C/ALMIRANTE With Mustelier y Asociados. Dwelling major renovation and interior design in c/ Almirante, Madrid, (Spain).

2008. SEACEX (Sociedad Estatal para la Acción Cultural Exterior). With Mustelier y Asociados. Major renovation and interior design of the office for SEACEX. Protected building located in Madrid city center, (Spain).

2008. DISTEL AND HELLO OFFICES. With Mustelier y Asociados. Major renovation and interior design of a premises located in Las Rozas, Madrid, (Spain).

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2006-2007. FUNDACIÓN CAROLINA OFFICES. With Mustelier y Asociados. Major renovation and interior design in an office building located in Madrid, (Spain).

2006 APARTMENT IN C/ PÍO XII, 61. With Mustelier y Asociados. Dwelling major renovation and interior design in c/ Pío XII, 61. Madrid, (Spain).