ARCHIT ECT LIM A
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture
MINHO UNIVERSITY | Braga, Portugal
2012 - 2014
YILDIZ TECHNINAL UNIVERSITY | Istanbul, Turkey (ERASMUS Program)
2011 - 2012
Bachelor of Architecture
MINHO UNIVERSITY | Braga, Portugal
2008 - 2011
CONTACT
Address
Phone
Bude, Cornwall
+ 351 915 832 181
marialima.arch@gmail.com
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Revit
Dynamo
Rhino
Grasshopper
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Artlantis
Twinmotion
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Lightroom
Premiere
Proficient Beginner Intermediate Beginner
Proficient Intermediate Beginner Intermediate Proficient
Proficient
Proficient Intermediate Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDIDESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Los Angeles, USA | Oct 2022 - Present
● Preparing presentations with design and concept intentions.
● Building DD and CD packages.
● Answering RFI’s, submittal and issue approvals of ongoing projects under construction process (construction and FF&E)
● Dealing with consultants and brand representatives.
● Building FF&E packages, plans and detailed drawings.
● Reviewing FF&E and joinery Shop Drawings
AM - ARQSTUDIO
ARCHITECT
Porto, Portugal | Nov 2020 - Aug 2022
● Participating in architecture competitions such as Young Architects Competitions and UNI.XYZ website.
● Deepening communication skills by working as a team.
● Planning and organizing project stages in order to meet deadlines.
● Writing and publishing project journals in english.
● Improving software knowledge in Revit and Twinmotion.
● Learning new construction techniques like Net-Zero strategies.
● Developing different presentation and 3D visualization skills.
HALO DESIGN INTERIORS
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER & 3D VISUALIZER
London, UK | July 2019 - July 2020
● Responsible for studying the viability of the interior design guidelines and adapting them to the architecture project.
● Designed 3D visuals for high-end properties to communicate with clients and for marketing purposes.
● Coordinated all parties needed for the project execution (electrical engineers, joinery makers, furniture companies etc.)
● Followed up and supported the construction site.
● Created technical drawings such as joinery bundles, electrical plans, floor and ceiling plans and details.
AWARDS
Finalist Award by Young Architecs Competition | 2021
Student Merit Award by Minho University | 2013
Student Merit Award by Minho University | 2011
LANGUAGES
Portuguese (native)
English
Spanish
PERSONAL VALUES
Responsibility
Cooperation
Curiosity
Flexibility
Optimism
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Creativity
Problem Solving
Ambition for growth
Self-taught
INTERESTS
B&W Analog Photography
Character Design
Arts & Crafts
Music
Travel
Animation
Marketing
Graphic Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
NBY - CONCEPT & PROJECT
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
Guimarães, Portugal | Jan - Mar 2019
● Worked on projects for high-end apartments from the studio Pitagoras Group.
● Developed detailed drawings of custom furnishing.
● Adapted the desired spatial mood to the project by choosing colors, playing with lighting and furniture materials, fabrics and hues.
● Refined the general layouts for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
● Studied how to combine different textures, from linen to distinct fabrics used in furniture, for comfort and style purposes.
CÂMARA MUNICIPAL DE GUIMARÃES (GUIMARAES CITY HALL)
ARCHITECT
Guimarães, Portugal | Aug 2015 - Nov 2017
● Led projects while working with a team of landscape designers, surveyors and structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical engineers.
● Developed strong planning skills due to manage many projects at the same time.
● Worked on various types of projects, from landscape to rehabilitation.
● Handled all architectural stages, from defining the strategy to following up with the construction phase.
● Coordinated several construction sites.
● Produced in an autonomous way all of the architecture projects due to the fast working pace of the office.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
Illustrator & Craft Designer
MARIALIMA_ART
Feb 2017 - Present
● Founded a small business based on illustration and amigurumi designs (Japanese technique of crochet stuffed dolls).
● Taught amigurumi techniques in several workshops.
● Took part in events like ComicCon and Iberanime as an exhibitor.
● Managed finances of an online marketplace shop.
● Developed marketing and social media strategies to increase sales.
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
● Retail Sales Assistant - Hard Rock Piccadilly Circus - April to June 2019
● Volunteer - SPAG (Society for the protection of animals) - 2017-2019
● Worker at various commercial activities 2008-2015
● Designer & Architect Freelancer 2015-2019