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María Clara Castillo M.

CV | María Clara Castillo

ABOUT

Junior architect graduated with a double degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and Politecnico di Torino, with interest in architectural and interior design, reuse and restoration projects with the use of Revit and BIM. I consider myself a dynamic, creative, responsible, and hard-working. My focus lies in designing and exploring everyday spaces where people live and interact, combining functionality with aesthetic sensibility. Skilled in both oral and graphical communication, I am adept at group collaboration and problem-solving in a variety of project contexts.

EXPERIENCE

Turin, Italy

2023 - 2024

Turin, Italy 2023

Pasto, Colombia 2021

Part time collaboration

Fabrica.Tre Studio associato architettura ed ingegneria

- Design of construction details and architeture plans for Trofarello Public Library.

- Development of architectural plans for the restoration of Basilica Maria Ausiliatrice, TO.

- Creation worksite reports and conducted site visits.

Architecture internship

TorinoArchitetti S.A

- Contribution in the preparation of technical and financial proposals for both public and private tender competitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

Project collaborator

PR Y CG S.A.S

-Contribution to the architectural and structural design of Refugio de Aturez, a residential project currently under construction.

- Conduction of structural assessments and preparation of detailed quantification reports to support project execution.

Bogotá, Colombia 2021

Bogotá, Colombia 2020

Architecture Internship

Zoom Constructora S.A.

- Development of architectural and construction detail plans for apartments and common areas and design of customized apartment layouts, quantification and budget charts for project planning of a two-tower residential project using REVIT.

- Elaboration of conducted economic evaluations and feasibility assessments for potential new projects.

Investigation assistant

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

- Creation of a database for studying informal housing in the peripheral areas of Bogotá, Colombia.

- Conducted in-depth analysis to identify potential intervention zones, providing architectural solutions and budget proposals for urban improvement projects.

Pasto, Colombia 2019

Freelance architect

Interior design - apartment remodelation

Development and execution of the architectural design proposal for a two-story penthouse, now completed and built.

Occupation: Junior architect

Nationality: Colombia

Contact:

+573515038011 mariaclaracastillo99@gmail.com

Turin, Italy

EDUCATION | STUDIES

Torino, Italy

2021 - 2024

Bogotá. Colombia 2021

Bogotá, Colombia

2016 - 2021

Pasto, Colombia

2014 - 2016

Pasto, Colombia

PERSONAL INTERESTS

SKILLS

2D and 3D

- Autocad

- Rhinoceros

- Revit

- VectorWorks

Rendering

- Twinmotion

- Enscape

Master’s Degree in Architecture Construction City

Politecnico di Torino

Double degree program.

- Overall average on the program (100/110)

REVIT Autodesk certification

Naska digital

- International autodesk certification in architectural BIM.

Architecture studies

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Interest and focus in housing and reaserch courses of architectural development scale.

- Overall average on the career (4.46/5)

- Participation in urbanism and public space workshops

- Social housing reaserch assistant

Languages

Alliance Francaise

Basic knowledge in french language.

Secondary school

Colegio Javeriano

- Leadership courses and participation in cultural activities.

Art and art history, literature, travel, fitness and well-being, languages, and interior decoration.

Adobe suite

- Photoshop

- Illustrator

- Indesign

Microsoft office

- Word - Excel - PowerPoint

Languages

- English, C1 (IELTS)

- Italian, B2 (CELI)

- French, A2

- Spanish, native.

PRODUCIENDO MEMORIA

A SOCIAL HOUSING PROPOSAL THAT PROMOTES COLLECTIVE MEMORY

Social housing project - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2020)

Professor: Olga Ceballos

Group: Natalia Castro, Sara Enciso

Produciendo Memoria addresses both the quantitative and qualitative housing needs in Ciudad Bolívar, a consolidated informal district in Bogotá. The project is designed for local residents and their families, featuring an elderly housing facility with shared communal spaces. This design fosters intergenerational integration and communitybuilding, creating a sense of belonging and reinforcing the collective memory of the area.

Ground floor plan

Longitudinal sections

Roofing plan

First floor plan

Section

Section D-D’

Apartment typologies

COLLECTIVE HOSTAL + HOUSING

URBAN RENOVATION AND ARCHITETURE PROJECT IN AOSTA, ITALY

Architecture construction city Atelier - Politecnico di Torino (2022)

Professor: Giovanni Corbellini

Group: Camila Rios, Felipe Niño

The proposal for the housing complex in Quartiere Cogne begins with a public space and urban renovation plan aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood. This initiative includes the architectural restoration of existing buildings, transforming them into a mixed-use development that combines housing and hostel facilities, in response to the city’s growing tourism activities.

General axonometry of the project

Ground floor plan

HOUSING PROPOSAL

Ground floor and first floor plans

Second and third floor plans

HOSTEL PROPOSAL

Second and third floor plans

Transversal section

LERI CAVOUR RESTORATION PROPOSAL

URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL RENOVATION OF HISTORICAL GRANGIA CAVOUR

Atelier: Architecture restoration - Politecnico di Torino (2023)

Professor: Davide Rolfo, Manuela Mattone

Group: Camila Rios, Felipe Niño

The urban and architectural restoration proposal for Grangia Cavour, also known as Leri Cavour, aims to revitalize this historically significant farm in Trino. Once one of the most advanced agricultural and experimental estates owned by Camillo Benso di Cavour, the project seeks to honor its legacy by attracting tourism and promoting gastro-enologic activities. Central to the proposal are the development of a culinary school and coworking spaces, positioning the site as a hub for both cultural and economic growth.

ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL

Design strategies

1. CURRENT SITUATION

- The buildings were not completely developed: lack of program and connection with its sorroundings.

- Difference of heights between barns: single level, one level with double height and two levels.

- Presence of vaults in facades and inside of the barns.

General axonometry

First floor plan

Addition/demolition plan - Ground floor

First floor plan

Politecnico di TorinoMSc degree program in Architecture Construction City Atelier Architecture and Restoration. AY 2022-23 proff. E. Mattone, D. Rolfo, con C.DI Felice, N. Frullo

FORMER SUPERGA FACTORY COWORKING

A PRESERVATION AND RE-FUNCTIONALIZATION PROJECT ON TURIN’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

Thesis project for obtainig the title of MsC in Architecture Construction City Politecnico di Torino (2024)

Professor: Davide Rolfo, Manuela Mattone

The project proposes transforming Turin’s historic Superga Factory into a coworking space, blending preservation with modern functionality. Located in the Spina 3 area, it focuses on adaptive reuse of early 20th-century industrial architecture. The strategy highlights retaining key architectural features while integrating new technologies, promoting sustainable urban development and industrial heritage conservation. This model showcases how historical buildings can be repurposed to meet modern urban demands.

THIRD FLOOR - ADDITIONAL FLOOR

RELAX AND WELLBEING AREAS

Restaurant

Social area

Services and wc area

Relax area

Terrace

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR COWORKING SPACE

Coworking space

Office

Dining room

Kitchen

Pods/individual work

Services and wc area

Relax area

Meeting room

GROUND FLOOR

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AREAS

Reception

Informal meeting room

Office

Events space

Conference room

Lounge/bar

Services and wc area

Relax area

Meeting room

BASEMENT

VIDEO ROOM AND MULTI MEDIA SPACES

Video room

Projection room

Technical room / deposit

Computer lab and reaserch room

Services and wc area

Relax area

Functional scheme

THE SUPERGA FACTORY COWORKING

PROPOSAL AND MAIN INTERVENTIONS

MAIN ENTRANCE

The shared driveway entrance remains, providing access to the coworking spaces. The passage connecting to the rear road, once used by cars and pedestrians, will be converted to pedestrian-only use after the intervention.

ADDITIONAL FLOOR

The roof was replaced with a glass curtain wall on the top floor, enhancing natural light and making the space more suitable for its new intended use.

FACADE TREATMENT/ PRESERVATION

Following the decay analysis, preservation work was carried out on the building’s façade, maintaining its original colors, features, and windows to preserve the building’s original appearance as much as possible.

ROOF DESIGN

The roof design features a hidden pandance, giving it a flat appearance that evokes the building’s original design. This approach is in contrast to the previous roof, which was added after World War II damage.

EXTERNAL STAIRCASE

An external emergency staircase was added between the coworking building and the nursery to ensure safety and efficient circulation, while preserving the existing floor surface and enhancing the usability of the interior spaces.

TERRACE

The top floor, dedicated to relaxation and wellbeing, features an accessible terrace that allows for a perimeter circulation around the building.

REFUGIO DE ATUREZ

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Client: PR Y CG S.A.S | Pasto - Colombia

Collaborator: Arch. Rodrigo Castillo

Status: Under construction

Year: 2021

The following plans present the architectural and construction proposal for a residential building located in the Pandiaco neighborhood of Pasto, Colombia. The five-story building includes a basement designated for parking and a shared terrace. The apartments are designed to accommodate families of two to four people, and all plans and construction details were developed using REVIT software.