Bennalice Katz - Portfolio

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www.bennalicekatz.com

Bennalice Katz Architect and Landscape Designer.

Mul disciplinary Ar st, Art Director for Films.

Graduated from a Master's Degree in Biodiversity, Landscapes and Sustainable management, at the University of Navarra, Spain.

Trained in Environmental Management Systems, Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship.

Mo vated to work on architecture as a tool to develop sustainable ci es and contribute to the preserva on of the environment.

Founder of Eco Intelligence, a pla orm to develop sustainable projects.

Contact

www.bennalicekatz.com

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bennalicekatz@gmail.com

LANGUAGES SKILLS

PROGRAMS

ENGLISH (Cambridge University, B2 Level) FRENCH (Alliance Franҫaise, B2 Level) HEBREW (University of Jerusalem, A1 Level) SPANISH (Na ve)

Lumion, Google Sketchup, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, ArcGis, Autocad, Revit Architecture, Microso O ce, Power Point, Word, Excell. Adobe Premiere.

ACADEMIC STUDIES 2014 - 2009 GRADE OF ARCHITECT, MAGNA CUM LAUDE Pon cia Universidad Católica, Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), San ago.

Degree Project: Interven on and Tourism Planning in Waterfronts.

2017 - 2016 MASTER’S DEGREE IN BIODIVERSITY, LANDSCAPE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Environmental Sciences, University of Navarra, Spain.

Thesis: Bioclima c Villas for the Natural Tourism development.

2019 – DIPLOMA IN ART DIRECTION FOR FILMS Unibe, November 2019.

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

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Training in ISO 14000 Environmental Management Systems, University of Navarra 2017.

Training in ISO 9001 Quality Control, University of Navarra 2017.

Biotechnology and Bio-entrepreneurship, University of Navarra, 2017.

ART DIRECTION, Flamingue es, January 2020.

DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION FOR FILMS, Infotep, 2018.

Conference "The Last Monument" by Emilio Brea, León Center, San ago, 2015.

Research and Architectural Design Process by Christy Cheng, Santo Domingo, 2014.

DESIGN PROCESS, Santo Domingo, 2014.

The Historical Renaissance, European Union & CONARE, San ago, 2013.

PHOTOGRAPHY, San ago 2011.

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ARCHITECT PROJECTS • ECO INTELLIGENCE Founder and Environmental Manager Architectural Projects developed: • Ecolodge project, villas. 2021.

• Ver cal Garden, 2021.

• Bioclima c Villas "Natura Village", Sosúa. 2020 • Landscaping and Design of Serendipity Studios. 2019.

• Landscape Design of the Villa 06, Sea Horse Ranch, 2018 • Landscape and Interior Design for Hotels, 2016 - 2018

• CATALONIA HOTELS Interior designer and landscape designer Projects: • Construc on- Extension of the Royal Bavaro Restaurant • Remodeling of the Gymnasium of Catalonia Hotels, Punta Cana • Remodeling of Catalonia Hotel in Santo Domingo Hotel.

May - September 2016 • INFINITI BLU Project Architect and Quality Control • VIB CLUB playground design • Remodeling of apartments (interior design and supervision) Design and Renders for the Extension of the Hotel Natura Cabana Sept 2015 - April 2016 • PALMAS DEL CHOCO Architect. Projects: • Villas and Palapas for the residen al project DON QUIJOTE, Sosúa.

Sept 2013 - Dec 2014 REFERENCES

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Orlando Menicucci - 829-248-4105 Juan Perdomo – 809.880.7164 Sole Fermín - 809-868-4754

Landscape Design: A Garden that Opens it wings to the Sea

Tropical Villas: Bungalows

Architecture Competition

Projects

Master’s Degree Project

Architecture Degree Project

Cultural Center

Corporate Tower

Landscape Design:

a garden that

OPENS ITS WINGS TO THE SEA

Project: A garden that opens its wings to the sea Landscape Design & Execution

This landscaping project is undoubtedly one of the ones that I have enjoyed the most on a creative level. When Mr. Juan told me about working on the design of his garden, I knew that I was facing a great and interesting project, because not only it should look good but also due to the climatic conditions of the place it should be a sustainable design over time and that it withstands the strong levels of salinity, sun and wind of the place.

Date: August 2019

CONCEPT Within any architectural project, the sensory part is very important, where the senses, emotions, and sensations are revealed.

When discussing the project with the owner, the first thing he told me was “I want there to be paths”, which was something very personal as it reminded him of his walks through the garden during his childhood.

The roads were the main axes to trace the design. For the shape I was inspired by the organic, seen in an aerial way it refers to a butterfly or a clover.

CREATIVE PROCESS After tracing the path, I created spots of color, symbolizing the landscape color palette that I wanted to see on the ground.

Once the color palette was determined, a table of plants was drawn up that would adjust to those tones and that at the same time are tolerant to high levels of salinity.

Project:

Tropical Villas

Project: Tropical Villas

Date: May 2016

THE PROJECT During the design and construction of this project, the existing vegetation was fully respected. Each villa has 50 square meters, it is composed of the following areas: dining room, kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. The project consists in 7 villas. To take advantage of the space they were placed in rows.

To make the wind flow more efficient inside the villas, they were placed with a three-meter offset, which allows air to enter. Also it has an elevation with respect to the ground, this allows aeration from the bottom.

Project:

Architecture Competition

PANEL - PARTICIPATION IN ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Date: September 2021

Project:

Bioclimatic Villas

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT BIOCLIMATIC VILLAS

Date: June 2017

Introduction This project is based in bioclimatic villas for the develop of natural tourism, creating in this way a space of connection with nature.

The development of natural and sustainable tourism is an important aspect to deal with in touristic areas. It is a way to make a positive impact on people and reduce the environment impact.

The architecture must be worked conscientiously, using design methods that reduce the environment impact at the same time increasing the efficiency of buildings using in favor the conditions from by the environment.

The topography of the landscape is a determining element. In addition to the conception of the design, also the constructive methods, both are based on sustainability, the main objective is the implementation of materials and resources from renewable sources.

For this project we analyze the solar chart in the different seasons to make the most of the sun and its incidence. This was vital to the location of the solar panels, at the same time the design of the house.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT BIOCLIMATIC VILLAS

Villa A1 with solar panel and sun path analysis.

Date: June 2017

Installations for water treatment and energy supply.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT BIOCLIMATIC VILLAS

Date: June 2017

This project has a common orchard and a common restaurant for all the villas, for this was analyzed the harvest time of each herb, tuber and fruit.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT BIOCLIMATIC VILLAS Example of a villa model, where the winds and the sun path were analyzed.

Date: June 2017

Project: Intervention and Tourism Planning in

Waterfronts

ARCHITECTURE DEGREE PROJECT

Interven on and Tourism Planning in Waterfronts. Architecture Degree Project.

Motivation

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The coastline of the bay with crystal clear waters must be restored and enhanced. An intervention is necessary that generates a development that improves the conditions for the users of Sosúa Beach, that enhances its positive aspects, taking into account the historical values it has and that reflects its cultural identity. Architecture is a way to educate and teach citizens to respect the natural environment that surrounds us.

Date: September 2014

The concept of the project reflects a DNA chain that represents the mixed history, symbolizing the mixture between the Jewish people, (the founders of Sosua) and the native Dominicans.

The project is developed in all the edge of the Sosúa bay.

The architectural design of the promenade contemplates several areas:

Tropical Restaurants

Port

Bathrooms, Dressing rooms

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Picnic Area

Bicycle station

Car and bus parking area

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Project:

CULTURAL CENTER

CONCEPT The Culture is the result of the constant movement of ideas, conceptions of life and artistic expressions of humans beings, which flows from our inner self.

The project purpose is to rescue the sensitive part of humans and make a sensorial communication between the building and the user.

The integration of green areas enables seamless communication between nature and human, it awakens the senses.

The water is implemented as an element of relaxation in the project. The Organic figure refers to musical treble clef.

Also the shape of the building invites the user to enter.

PLANS AND SECTIONS

PROJECT CULTURAL CENTER

Mockup architectural project.

Project:

CORPORATE TOWER

“Do your best always and the best will come”

Arch. Bennalice Katz MSc. Biodiversity, Landscape & Sustainability