As an architect, I am always seeking continuous growth and developing new skills.
I have extensive experience in creating design proposals, as well as expertise in 3D modeling and rendering.
Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador (Latin America)
Cellphone: +593 98-968-5140
E-mail: carla.carreraort@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.issuu.com/carlacarrerao/docs/carla_carrera_portfolio_en
• Highly responsible
• Dedicated professional
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• Fluent in English
• High Proficiency: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Lumion, D5 Render
• Intermediate Proficiency: Revit, V-Ray, Illustrator, InDesign
• Bachelor of Architecture – Universidad de Guayaquil (Ecuador) | 2022
• English B – International Baccalaureate | 2015
ONEA Ecuador - Coordinator of the National Organization of Architecture Students for the Universidad de Guayaquil (2020-2021). During this period, I developed leadership skills, managed events, and directed webinars related to the field.
DOS ARCHITECTS & CONSTRUCTORA RAMBAQ | April 2022 – April 2024
Architect / Director’s Assistant
• Initially hired as an Architect and later promoted to Director’s Assistant due to demonstrated leadership and technical skills.
• Communicated in English with design studio directors.
• Developed architectural and interior design proposals, from the conceptual stage and 3D modeling to the final presentation.
• Drafted plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Coordinated with suppliers and contractors.
• Produced renders and virtual tours for gated communities and industrial projects.
• Supervised and inspected on-site finishes.
Architecture Intern
• Modified architectural plans provided by the developer.
• 3D modeled new offices with electrical and plumbing installations.
• 3D modeled and drafted plans for furniture manufacturing.
• Coordinated MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems with ArchiCAD.
• Created renders and virtual tours of the new building.
• Development of design proposals.
• Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering.
• Virtual tours.
A collection of my most interesting projects, influenced by the nature and vegetation of their surroundings.
Location: Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Year: 2019
Semester Fifth
Authors: David Moyano, Alvaro Aguilar y Carla Carrera
Architectural Visualization: Carla Carrera
In this case, it was essential to respect the natural elements of the site, as the mission of the Nature Interpretation Center was to educate the people of Guayaquil about the importance of the species of fauna and flora that inhabit the Estero Salado. This was reflected in the project’s design and how it was influenced by the terrain.
Nature Interpretation Center. Designed to be located in the Linear Park of Av. Carlos Julio Arosemena, the building’s shape was determined by three important factors: sunlight, wind, and the trees on the site. The largest windows were placed to the southwest to ensure natural ventilation and lighting, while the openings facing east and west had sun protection elements. The public spaces were distributed to always provide views of the natural surroundings and the trees on the site. Even the exterior ramp unfolded around one of the ceiba trees. As for the program, it included a large exhibition hall, an audiovisual room, a café, and a rooftop terrace, in addition to administrative and service areas.
Location: Bucay, Guayas, Ecuador
Year: 2020
Semester: Sixth
Author: Carla Carrera
This urban project aimed to enhance the facilities of the malecon in the small town of Bucay, Guayas, Ecuador. Various green areas, water features, children’s recreational zones, a gastronomic area, and seating spaces were added to the existing linear path along the banks of the Chimbo River for the enjoyment of visitors.
Malecon. Next to the banks of the Chimbo River, the current malecon is a public space that includes children’s playgrounds, scattered green areas, and restroom facilities. Despite being a central gathering point in the town, a long stretch lacked paving or urban furniture. Therefore, the project proposed a revitalization that included additional recreational and seating areas distributed along the path, a new gastronomic zone with small kiosks, and a bike lane. The restroom facilities remained in the same location, but the project proposed a facade renovation.
Seating Zone
Children’s Recreational Zone
Gastronomic Zone
Proposed Gastronomic Zone Perspective
Proposed Children’s Recreational Zone Perspective
Location: Olón, Santa Elena, Ecuador
Year: 2021
Semester: Octavo
Authors: María Murillo, Gabriela Sinche, Alisson Monar y Carla Carrera
Architectural Visualization: Carla Carrera
The project focused on designing a food market for the residents of Olón, a small community in the coast of Santa Elena, Ecuador. It aimed to go beyond the conventional by providing a community garden to educate visitors about the benefits of consuming vegetables and medicinal plants. The intention was to create a project with a positive impact.
Olón Market. The project was located in the small coastal town of Olón, Manglaralto, on a site bordering Av. Blanca Estrella de la Mar, part of the Spondylus Route. This main road connected the Manglaralto communities with the rest of the Ecuadorian coast. The market was divided into four zones: wet, semiwet, dry, and a gastronomic area, along with complementary service and administrative spaces. At the center of the site, a community garden was developed as a distinguishing feature of the project and an educational point, promoting the benefits of consuming healthy vegetables and medicinal plants. The market project aimed to transcend its role as a commercial facility and also served as a point of community interaction for both locals and visitors.
I enjoy constantly improving my renders, which is why I use various rendering engines such as Lumion, Twinmotion, D5, Enscape, and V-Ray. Professionally, I have developed advanced skills in Lumion, both in image and video rendering.
Rendering Engine: V-Ray
Year: 2020
Content: Bedroom practice during the free V-Ray Experience Course by Robson Jacobsen.
Rendering Engine: Twinmotion
Year: 2020
Content: Practice of lighting and ambiance for an outdoor space. Modeled in SketchUp and rendered in Twinmotion.
Rendering Engine: Cohoom
Year: 2020
Content: Interior design practice. Selection of furniture
furniture and decoration.
Rendering Engine: Twinmotion Year: 2020
Content: Visualization practice of a pergola-covered patio.. Modeled in SketchUp and rendered in Twinmotion.
As an intern at LARCOTRONIC S.A, I had the opportunity to develop my skills as a drafter, 3D modeler, and to create virtual tours.
Rendering Engine: Twinmotion
Year: 2020 - 2021
Content: Architectural visualizations
1. Longitudinal section perspective
2. Main façade
3. Offices
4. Workstations
5. Workshop area
Rendering Engine: Twinmotion
Year: 2021
Co-author: Maria Eugenia Murillo
Content: Visualization of an artificial lagoon for an urban academic proposal
Rendering Engine: Twinmotion
Year: 2021
Co-author: Maria Eugenia Murillo
Content: Visualization of a bio-healthy and children’s playground area
Carla Vanessa Carrera Ortiz | www.linkedin.com/in/carla-carrera-ortiz | @48.arqstudio