FERNANDA GARCIA, M. ARCH
On a mission to shape a more sustainable future through co-designing architecture projects that enable the flow and growth of life
+46 73 984 20 75 mfgarciarojas@gmail com linkedin com/in/fernanda-garojas Stockholm, Sweden
As an architect with 8+ years of experience my career has been driven by my caring for sustainability & design
During this past 2 years I’ve been exploring and working with regenerative development and design (Regenesis Group framework) Successfully co-designing an architectural master plan for Holobionte, that repurposes an industrial rooftop (2,500 m²) in a former cotton factory to create a space that brings biodiversity, culture, informal education, and local resource production to a nearby community of approximately 50,000 people per year
Wanting to further deepen my expertise and skills in sustainable architecture and regenerative design, I am now seeking a role where I can co-design projects that add immense value to the community they are immersed in
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | RELATIONSHIP
EDUCATION
· MASTER IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & BUILDING
January 2021 - June 2023
| Mexico
Universidad del Medio Ambiente
· WOOD BUILDING - WORKSHOP
January - June 2021
| Mexico
Universidad del Medio Ambiente
· EARTH BUILDING - WORKSHOP
| Mexico November - December 2020
Universidad del Medio Ambiente
· REVALUATION OF URBAN ENVIRONMENTS & THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC REVITALIZATIONDIPLOMA
| Mexico October 2020 - January 2021
Faculty of Architecture - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
· BIOGRAPHY OF FOUR CITIESDIPLOMA
August - September 2020
Arquine
| Mexico
· BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE
January 2011- December 2016
Universidad Anáhuac México
| Mexico
INTERIOR &
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN CONSULTING
PROJECT ARCHITECT
DECEMBER 2023 - ONGOING
Developed comprehensive interior design proposals, incorporating innovative concepts and functional solutions
Created 3D views with detailed finishing proposals to visualize design concepts for client approval
Curated mood boards to present cohesive finishing proposals, capturing desired aesthetics and ambiance
Implemented rainwater harvesting systems that gives up to 75% of water anual autonomy
Designed garden featuring native, low-maintenance plant species to attract local wildlife and enhance biodiversity
Modernized facades through strategic interventions, achieving contemporary aesthetics while preserving architectural integrity
Designed furniture and optimized spatial layouts for efficient distribution within interior spaces
Selected and sourced home furnishings, ensuring alignment with design concepts and client preferences
NEEZO STUDIOS
TECHNICAL DRAWING & ARCHITECTURAL MODEL
JANUARY 2023 - JUNE 2023
Co-designed the layout for premium architectural scale models, ensuring exceptional realism in texture and material replication using 3D printing and laser cutting technologies, while collaborating with top real estate developers to deliver presentations with interactive features like lighting, elevating the sales experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Autocad
Revit
Sketchup
Lumion
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Climate Consultant
Ecotect Analysis
Microsoft Suite
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native
English - Proficient
French - Intermediate
Swedish - SFI 3C & learning
HOLOBIONTE
PROJECT ARCHITECT
JANUARY 2022 - JUNE 2023
Co-designed and co-founded an oasis in the city that will generate a 400% increase in biodiversity, a 600% increase in green areas, and a 800% increase in soil for rainfall to infiltrate
Managed to design a building with an estimated 70% annual water autonomy (water is transformed into organic matter) and an estimated 85% annual energy autonomy, resulting in savings in water and energy costs
Strategically used Story of Place (Regenesis Group framework) to understand 9 key place systems (geological, hydrological, biological, human settlements, economic, cultural, psychological, and beliefs) at different bioregional and human action scales (basin, sub-basin, and micro-basin) To discover 3 patterns of interaction, resulting in the architectural master plan for the project
Planned and facilitated 10+ co-design workshops with the nearby community to understand the place in search of potential, vocation, and essence, bioclimatic strategies, recovery of materials, and comprehensive management of water and energy
MCARQUITECTOS
PROJECT ARCHITECT
NOVEMBER 2014 - JUNE 2022
Led the design, management, and construction of 28+ small and mediumscale projects (residential high-end and retail) while effectively coordinating with designers, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of highquality work that meet client expectations
Trained a team of 8 architects, streamlining the design process and enabling the simultaneous execution of more projects, which resulted in securing additional work for the firm
Spearheaded client presentations with 3D models, illustrated plans and virtual tours that helped with decision-making regarding finishes, and successfully closed projects
Problem resolution on-site, acting as the bridge between the design office and the on-site contractors, facilitating the progress of the project and ensuring compliance with delivery timelines
Developed and produced architectural and installation plans, which included design and technical detail plans required for contractors and client-facing meetings to ensure that the result is consistent with the costumer’s vision and project objectives