Dossier Carla Jiménez by Carla Jiménez

DOSSIER

CARLA JIMÉNEZ DA FONSECA THESIS

PROJECT DOSSIER

2019-2020

Architect with highest honors University of Chile

+56 948478126

cjimenezdaf@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/carlajmnz/ CON T AC T

Santiago, Chile.

E D UCA TI O N

Exchange Semester in Architecture École Nationale Superieure d’Architecture et Paysage de Bordeaux | 2017 Bordeaux, France.

Architecture graduate ( highest honors ) Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism , University of Chile | 2012 - 2019 Santiago, Chile.

High School Diploma

Liceo n°1 Javiera Carrera | Class 2011 Santiago, Chile.

LANGUAGES

SPANISH: Native

ENGLISH: Hig h-Inte rmediate TOEFL iBT. (90 points equivalent to B2 level)

FRENCH: Advanced

SKILLS

PHOTOSHOP

ILLUSTRATOR

INDESIGN

SKETCHUP

REVIT

LUMION

EXCEL

Architect with experience in project management, architecture, and design. My professional interests focus on heritage conservation and rehabilitation, particularly in relation to public housing and urban development, exploring the intersections of cultural, social, and political aspects. I have experience in architectural design and development, as well as in the management and planning of urban projects, especially initiatives related to public infrastructure and housing. Additionally, I have worked on the formulation, monitoring, and coordination of projects, as well as collaborating in teaching and academic research.

I am deeply motivated by multidisciplinary teamwork with critical approaches, where knowledge exchange enables innovative outcomes. I have a strong ability to adapt and remain ﬂexible in addressing various professional and academic contexts and challenges.

WORK EXPER I ENC E

Architec t at Ministry of Housing and Urbanism of Chile | Santiago, Chile.

• A dvisor representing the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism in the National Monuments Council, Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.

• Project Manager in the National Coordination Team for the Emergency Housing Plan - Minister’s Cabinet.

Architect at Orlando Gatica Studio | Santiago, Chile.

• Interior Architect in the Project team.

Architect at Hector Castro Architecture | Maitencillo, Chile.

• Residencial architect in the Design team.

Independent Architect | Maitencillo and Santiago, Chile

• Focused on interior design, residential expansions, and remodeling.

Junior Architect at Interiorismo Arquitectura IA Studio | Santiago, Chile.

• Interior Architect in the Design team.

ACA D EM I C EXPER I ENC E

• Teaching Assistant for Architectural Drawing. Faculty of Architecture, Universidad Mayor, Chile. Semester: Spring 2022

• Teaching Assistant for Workshop 8: Bachelor's Degree. Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Chile. Semesters: Spring and Fall 2021 / Spring and Fall 2022

• Teaching Assistant for Workshop 1: Introduction to Architecture. Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Chile. Semesters: Spring 2021 / Spring 2022

• Collaborator in Doctoral Thesis: “Geographical Architecture as Spatial Production in the Triple Border Bolivia, Chile, Peru: From the Nation-State to the Multiscalar Territory”. Advisor: Arch. Juan Pablo Corvalán.

• Architecture Thesis Project:

“Scenic Trail of Salt: Scenic Route of the Nilahue, Pichilemu, Chile” Project at territorial and architectural scale. Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Chile. Graduated with highest honors (maximum grade: 7.0)

• Research Seminar

“Scenic Routes as a tool for territorial planning: Case of the rural area of Pichilemu, O'Higgins Region, Chile”.

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Chile. Advisor: Arch. & Dr. Paola Velázquez Betancourt. y Emanuel Giannotti.

• Internship at Bordeaux Métropole, Bordeaux, France. Analysis and research in urban planning and masterplan development.

• Workshop: Rosario | Santiago | Bordeaux: “Imagine the University City of Rosario (CUR) / NUR Campus to 2050” Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Design, National University of Rosario , Argentina.

Scenic Salt Trail

Nilahue Rural Scenic Route Barrancas, Pichilemu, Chile.

The project is located in the commune of Pichilemu, in the O’Higgins Region (VI), Chile, with an area of intervention that includes the city of Pichilemu and the towns of Cáhuil, Barrancas, Pañul, and Ciruelos. These towns are home to various trades related to agriculture, ceramics, handicrafts, and, most notably, sea salt extraction.

The proposal operates on two scales. At the territorial-communal level, the Nilahue Rural Scenic Route serves as a broader framework, while at the local-architectural level, the Scenic Salt Trail is specifically located in Barrancas. This project aims to address the multi-scalar challenges of Pichilemu by enhancing and preserving its cultural and natural heritage.

The Nilahue Rural Scenic Route is a circuit that links significant landmarks and attractions throughout the territory, emphasizing both scenic and cultural elements. It creates a narrative through a sequence of landscape frames, utilizing a cohesive system of elements that form a larger network. The route features viewpoints, bike paths, and facilities designed through a reinterpretation of the local aesthetic and a unified conceptual approach, ensuring a continuous and visually harmonious experience along the journey.

Catalogue of Architectural Elements

Carla Jiménez Da Fonseca

Schematic Sections Scenic Route

2 4 5 6 3

1 2 4 5 6 3 1 2 4 5 6 3

1 2 4 5 6 3 10

7 8 9 10 4 5 6 9 3

4 5 6 9 3 1 2 4 7 9 3 2 4 6 7 8 9 10

Humedal Petrel

Túnel de Cipreses

Laguna del Perro

Punta de Lobos

Cáhuil

Barrancas

Pañul

Ciruelos

Salt Scenic Trail

The most significant segment of the route—where the estuary widens and salt-harvesting structures are concentrated—is where the Scenic Salt Trail is located. This interpretive platform highlights the seasonal salt-producing landscape, its cultural heritage, and the biodiversity surrounding the Nilahue Estuary. By leveraging the site's pre-existing opportunities, the trail serves as the localized manifestation of the Nilahue Rural Scenic Route.

Designed as an active agent in heritage conservation, the project establishes a strong connection with the territory while providing public and cultural spaces that reinforce local identity. Additionally, it includes a dedicated marketplace for regional products, promoting local economic development.

The Scenic Salt Trail offers an interpretation of the existing cultural landscape, emphasizing strategic viewpoints along a route that seamlessly blends with the surroundings. The walkways are designed as interconnected segments, creating a rhythmic flow that guides visitors through a perceptual journey, following the site's distinctive topography and incorporating pauses at each directional change.

The journey culminates at Plaza de la Sal, where a salt-covered path—designed to replicate the sensation of walking on salt—passes through both an active and an abandoned salt flat, establishing a dialogue between past and present. The route concludes at the Viewpoint Tower, a contemplative space offering a panoramic view of the entire basin, where the relationship between land and water is ultimately reinforced.