Cesar Tome Pizarro - Architect, designer and builder
Email: cesar.tomepizarro@gmail.com
Phone UK: +447471362170
Phone SPAIN: +34697858766
Address: 71 Fenham Road, SE15 1AB
PROFILE
“A versatile architect, designer and builder with a strong emphasis on participatory design, sustainable building, and timber construction.
Proficient in managing complex projects from concept to completion, with a hands-on approach to both design and build processes. Experienced in creating innovative solutions for social and experiential projects, utilizing a deep understanding of materials and construction techniques”
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023-2024
London, UK
2024
Barcelona, Spain
2023-2024
Devon, UK
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ cesartomepizarro/ Portfolio: https://issuu.com/cesartomepizarro
SKILLS
Digital Practical Personal
2023
Barcelona, Spain
CAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Blender, Adobe Creative cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), Microsof office, Final Cut, GIS and Photogrametry software.
Intermidiate carpentry skills, Advance natural building skills, Chainsaw certified, experienced with handtools and basic height works training, full driving license.
Good interpersonal communication skills, excellent work ethic, passionate, problemsolving, cheerful and motivated.
Freelance set designer, builder and site manager - Set designer/builder
Design, construction and site and crew management works for live events and set for clients such as Scene 2, The Great Event Company, Kambe (Shambala) and LWA.
• Design and technical drawing production for fabrication and construction.
• Scenic carpenter in set and event production.
• Crew and site management for events.
Fira Barcelona (Build Up) - Technical director
Managed the construction of 4 stands for Ericsson, Orbic, Fortinet and EY at the Mobile World Congress 2023, one of the biggest technology congresses in the world with high standards of design, health and safety and a very narrow window for construction due to its ephemeral nature.
• Schedule the production, delivery and construction of the different structures in a highly monitored space with tight schedules (30 construction days).
• Manage a several million budget, materials and suppliers.
• Organised meetings with the client, the event space and the event organisers.
Woodenways Timber Frames - Architectural designer - Assistant carpenter
In charge of the design, production and construction of more than 12 traditional green oak frame structures (residential houses, barns, extensions, etc) from local Devon trees.
• In charge of the design, schedule and budget for the different structures.
• Assist the head carpenter with the fabrication and construction of the frames.
IAAC - Institute for advanced architecture of Catalonia - Project manager
Managed the design and construction of 14 timber structures/pavilions for Mobile World Capital and Barcelona City Council at the Mobile World Congress 2023.
• Schedule the production, delivery and construction of the different structures in a highly monitored space with tight schedules (15 construction days).
• Manage budget, materials and suppliers.
• Organised meetings with the client, the event space and the event organisers.
2022-2023
Granada, Spain
2021-2022
Almeria, Spain
Banana Mountain - Democratic school - Lead Architect (WIP)
Project to design and build a student run school and reforestation centre in the south of Spain. Due to the nature of the school, engaging the students in the design and construction process was fundamental, which was achieved trough workshops and games. The project was supported by Assemble and Material cultures as advisors.
• Coordinate and run participatory design workshops with the school students.
• Manage and schedule meetings with the city council to integrate the project in the city plan.
Sunseed Desert Technology - Sustainable building department manager - Trustee
Developed and managed the Sustainable building department in charge of providing a daily all year around courses and activities for volunteers around natural building and traditional architecture. Member of the board of directors since October 2023 in charge of overlooking the correct functioning of the organization.
• Project management of the construction and refurbishment of infrastructure.
• Organise and deliver the Sustainable building educational program.
• Organise large groups of volunteers for the daily construction projects.
2016-2018
Madrid, Spain
Arturo Franco Architects - Junior architect (Part 2)
Collaborated in the renowned Madrid base architectural office in the design and production of public spaces such as the Fundacion Sandretto in Matadero Madrid, the sport centre Beti Jai and the Biomedical research centre for University Carlos III.
• Development and design of architectural projects and competitions.
• Production of drawings, layouts and 3D models. Management of the different administrative and organisational tasks of the charity.
RELEVANT PROJECTS / WORKSHOPS / EXHIBITIONS / PUBLICATIONS
2023
A forest lottery - Article about commons management in the north of Spain published in The Land magazine.
UnBuilding Degrowth - Workshop given about sustainable architecture at the Alt Shift Festival, Viena, Austria.
Industrial Obelisk - Exhibition design and construction at the MUHBA Oliva Artés in Barcelona.
DAD X Banana - Set up of art residency collaboration between Banana mountain school and Sandberg Instituut.
Architecture of degrowth - Article published in UrbanLab magazine about sustainability in architecture.
Displacements: Madrid-Glasgow - Project exhibition at the Mackintosh School of Art.
EDUCATION
2020-2021
Spain
2019-2020
Spain
2016-2017
Spain
2013-2018
Norway
Digital Photogrametry short course
Exhibition curation and organization short course UBU, Burgos University.
Master´s Degree in Architecture
UPM, Higher Technical School of Architecture of Granada.
Universtity Degree in Architecture
UGR, Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid.
Erasmus Program - Timber construction
NTNU, School of Architecture and fine arts, Trondheim.
LANGUAGES
English French Spanish
Level C1 CEFR - Fluent conversation and high reading / writing level
Level B1 DELF - Basic conversation and average reading / writing level
First language - Advanced conversation and reading / writing level