curriculum vitae
marcela castro
architect interior designer
PERSONAL INFORMATION
marcelacastro.arquitetura@gmail.com
ADDRESS
Consell de Cent, 494, Barcelona
PHONE
+34 669863979
NATIONALITY
Brazilian - With permission to work in Spain (work visa)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmarcelacastro/
CAREER GOALS
Interior Design BIM Architect
Sustainability Expert
With 5 years of experience in architecture and interior design projects, I highly value attention to detail, adopting an organized and precise workflow while preserving a holistic vision for each project.
I enjoy teamwork in collaborative environments as well as incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge into the design process. I also have a profound appreciation and passion for the architectural culture and high-performance design. Specialized in sustainable design, I am engaged in a continuous learning process to integrate innovative, efficient, and healthy solutions into projects.
EDUCATION
2022 - 2023 | Master in Sustainable Design,
Istituto Europeo di Design, Barcelona, Spain
IED Barcelona
2022 | Scholarship Winner - Internacional Contest
2015 - 2020 | Bachelor Degree in Architecture and Urbanism
Centro Universitario Uniacademia, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
2019 | Intern in Research Project | Topic: Urban Diagnosis of the central area of Juiz de Fora
2019 | Academic Monitor | Subjects: Architectural Project Workshop and Representation Techniques in Architecture
2017 | Intern in Research Project | Topic: Parameterization and generative systems as support for Architecture and Urbanism projects
WORK EXPERIENCE
feb 2023 - may 2024 | Interior Architect at Cosy Barcelona (Barcelona)
Cosy Barcelona: A company dedicated to the complete renovation and internal restoration of historic buildings | design + sales + on-site management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting conceptual research for initial project stages, as well as developing preliminary schematic diagrams and presentations.
- Progressing design concepts through stages, evolving initial ideas into detailed Construction Documents.
- Creating detailed architectural interior plans, sections, elevations, and specifications for comprehensive submissions to partners and clients using software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
- Managing suppliers to obtain quotes, place orders, and track delivery schedules for construction materials, plumbing fixtures, furniture, lighting, and other items.
- Supervising on-site project execution and collaborating with workers to ensure alignment and quality in implementation.
- Conducting meetings to finalize order details and assisting clients in selecting materials at showrooms.
- Developing graphic materials for company communication and participating in competitions and events.
jan 2021 - feb 2023 | Freelance Architect (Brazil and Portugal)
Development of interior architecture projects from conception to execution, in collaboration with other architects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing meetings with clients and partners for project presentations, data collection and brainstorming.
- Supervising on-site project execution and collaborating with workers to ensure alignment and quality in implementation.
- Creating detailed presentations and architectural interior plans, sections, elevations, and specifications for comprehensive submissions to partners and clients using software such as Revit 3D BIM modelling, AutoCad, Adobe Suite, SketchUp + V-ray, Lumion.
jul 2019 - feb 2021 | Junior Architect at Júlia Hallack Arquitetura Sustentável (Brazil)
Small firm specialized in residential architecture and interior design projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating detailed presentations and architectural interior plans, sections, elevations, and specifications for comprehensive submissions to partners and clients using software such as Revit 3D BIM modelling, AutoCad, Adobe Suite, SketchUp + V-ray, Lumion.
- Conducting measurement surveys for renovation projects.
- Supervising on-site project execution and collaborating with workers to ensure alignment and quality in implementation.
Small architectural and interior design firm focused on retail projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in commercial architecture and interior design projects from conception to execution.
- Developing studies for brand positioning and implementing strategies in interior design.
- Conducting measurement surveys for renovation projects.
- Creating detailed presentations and architectural plans, sections, elevations and specifications for comprehensive submissions to partners and clients using software such as Revit 3D BIM modeling, AutoCAD and Adobe Suite.
RECENT COURSES
2024 | BIM modeling for interior design projects (Revit + Twinmotion)
Duration: 80 hours | Oficina Criativa, Online
2024 | Catalan Course
Duration: 90 hours | CPNL, Barcelona, Spain
2023 | Material Health Education
The New School Parsons, Online
2021 | Sustainable Materials
Duration: 15 hours | MateriaLAB, São Paulo, Brazil
2020 | Ecological Design
Duration: 80 hours | Gaia Education, São Paulo, Brazil
SKILLS
https://issuu.com/mmarcelacastro/docs/portfolio