P A L O M A E S T A Y PORTFOLIO | 2024
ABOUT ME
Experienced in Commercial Interior Design, with six years of expertise specializing in interior design and architecture, with a focus on developing commercial projects for offices and high-performance workplaces utilizing BIM methodology. My professional journey has encompassed roles within architecture studios, construction companies, and consultancy firms, where
I have contributed to highly complex projects including hospitals and highrise housing. Throughout my career, I have actively engaged with clients, stakeholders, technical counterparts, suppliers, and contractors, prioritizing clients expectations and project requirements to deliver exceptional results.
Proficient in produce creative proposals, documentation and modelling, technical drafting, team leadership and collaborative mindset, I am eager to leverage my skills and attitude to further advance my career in a role that allows me to showcase my capabilities and contribute meaningfully to innovative commercial interior projects.
ZOOSH STUDIO OFFICES AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
NELES OFFICES SANTIAGO, CHILE
ANDESCAN OFFICES SANTIAGO, CHILE
2008-2015
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECT
jan2022-may2022
NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO - CEELA
INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL DIPLOMA IN BUILDING WITH ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND ADAPTIVE COMFORT
aug2016-jan2017
UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
DIPLOMA OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
ACADEMIC
BACKGROUND
oct2020-nov2020
IBEROILUM
DIGITAL IBEROAMERICAN DIPLOMA IN LIGHTING
aug2012-jan2013
NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE - ARCHITECTURE
SOFTWARES
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
AUTOCAD
TWINMOTION
ARCHICAD
LUMION
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
ADOBE IN DESIGN
SKETCHUP
LUMION
ENSCAPE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
january 2023 - Current
ZOOSH STUDIO | AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
LEAD DESIGNER
LEAD DESIGNER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, CONCEPTUALIZATION, AND CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL INTERIOR PROJECTS. LEADS A TEAM OF DESIGNERS IN CRAFTING PROJECT PROPOSALS AND OVERSEES THEIR DEVELOPMENT. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN DISCOVERY MEETINGS WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS TO DEFINE PROJECT SCOPE AND CLIENT REQUIREMENTS. PROPOSES AND SPECIFIES FF&E (FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT) FOR EACH PROJECT, ALONG WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR BUILDING CONSENT SUBMISSIONS. SUPERVISES DELIVERABLES PRODUCTIONS AND CONTROLS PROJECT PROCESSES TO ENSURE QUALITY AND ADHERENCE TO PROJECT TIMELINES AND STANDARDS THROUGH REVIT SOFTWARE.
October 2020 - August 2022
CENTRALCORP | SANTIAGO, CHILE
ARCHITECT
I LED WORKPLACE DESIGN PROJECTS FROM CONCEPTION TO CONSTRUCTION, FOCUSING ON BOTH AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY. I COLLABORATED CLOSELY WITH STAKEHOLDERS, CONSULTANTS, AND CONSTRUCTION TEAMS, ENSURING SEAMLESS PROJECT EXECUTION WHILE MAINTAINING ADHERENCE TO TIMELINES AND BUDGETS. WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, I SUPERVISED THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS TO MEET BOTH COMPANY AND CLIENT STANDARDS. UTILIZING ARCHICAD SOFTWARE, I ENSURED ACCURACY IN ARCHITECTURAL PACKAGES. MY EFFORTS LED TO ENHANCED PRESENTATION QUALITY, EXPANDED PORTFOLIOS, AND STREAMLINED PROCESSES FOR CONSISTENT STANDARDS.
jun2018-may2019
GEISTER CONSULTANTS | SANTIAGO, CHILE
BIM ARCHITECTURE COORDINATOR
• BIM ARCHITECTURE COORDINATION FOR 148,000SQM HOSPITAL IN THE DEVELOPED DESIGN PHASE.
• SUPERVISED 8 ARCHITECTS, ENSURING DESIGN INTEGRATION INTO BIM MODELS MET CLIENT PROTOCOLS.
• ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CLIENT MEETINGS AND CONDUCTED THOROUGH BIM ANALYSES USING REVIT AND NAVISWORKS.
january 2017-may 2018
CONTRACT WORKPLACES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
ARCHITECT
WORKPLACE INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT
- FITOUT DESIGN, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION, PRESENTATIONS, SAMPLE BOARDS, TECHNICAL DRAWINGS THROUGH REVIT SOFTWARE AND SPECIFICATIONS, FF&E AND PERMIT DOCUMENTATION, CONSULTANTS AND SUPPLIERS LIAISON, CLIENT MEETINGS
december 2015 - december 2016
SIERRALTA & SCHWENCKE ARCHITECTS | SANTIAGO, CHILE
ARCHITECT
TECHNICAL DRAWING AND ENGINEERINGS COORDINATION OF HIGH - RISE HOUSING BUILDINGS THROUGH CAD SYSTEM: DRAFTING, SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION COORDINATE AND SIMULTANEOUSLY DEVELOP 2 RESIDENTIAL HIGH - RISE BUILDINGS (15.870M2 AND 15.170M2 EACH)
ZOOSH STUDIO OFFICES | AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Zoosh Studio | 2023
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Client: Zoosh Studio
Type: Office | Showroom
Size: 180m2
Status: Completed
Role: Lead Designer
(EN) The requirement was to design the new offices for Zoosh Studio, to be located in Ellerslie. I have designed and developed the project from conceptualization to on-site supervision, with a design entirely crafted by me. This encompassed joinery design and shopdrawings, lighting fixture design, lighting design, FF&E and specification, engineering coordination, rendering and visualization, construction documentation, consent & permit process.
(ES) El requerimiento fue diseñar las nuevas oficinas para Zoosh Studio a ubicarse en Ellerslie. Diseñé y desarrollé el proyecto desde la conceptualizacion hasta la supervision en obra con un diseño realizado 100% por mi, incluyendo el diseño de mobiliario especial, diseño de luminarias, especificacion, coordinacion de especialidades y desarrollo de documentacion, planimetria y permisos de construcción.
ANDESCAN OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Centralcorp | 2021- 2022
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Andescan
Type: Private Office
Size:409m2
Status: Built
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) For this project, a conceptual proposal was developed to embody a sophisticated and contemporary look, showcasing premium, high-quality materials. The idea was to blend private perimeter spaces with a central collaborative area (cafeteria) to facilitate connectivity between all spaces, welcome clients, and foster interaction among users.
Within my role, I curated the selection of materials and established the desired look & feel. I also created renders and virtual walkthroughs for presenting the proposal to the client, oversaw the progress of the project, and addressed observations and details during construction.
(ES) Para este proyecto, se realizó una propuesta conceptual que incluyera un look sofisticado y contemporáneo, destacando los materiales nobles y de alta calidad. La idea fue combinar espacios privados perimetrales con un área central colaborativa (cafetería) que permitiera articular todos los espacios, recibir clientes y compartir entre los usuarios.
Dentro de mi rol, realicé la propuesta de materiales y look & feel, desarrollar los renders y recorridos virtuales para la presentación de la propuesta al cliente, supervisar el avance de la obra y levantamiento de observaciones y detalles.
HPDM OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Centralcorp | 2022
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: HPDM Holding
Type: Private Office
Size: 180m2
Status: Conceptual
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) This office proposal entailed having a section for private offices and another for an Open Plan area. The challenge was to achieve cohesion between both spaces with a palette of materials and tones that was neutral and modern. My role involved proposing the design mood board and look & feel, as well as creating renders and virtual walkthroughs for presenting the proposal to the client.
(ES) Esta propuesta de oficinas consideró tener un área de oficinas privadas y otra área de Open Plan, el desafío fue lograr la cohesión de ambos espacios con una paleta de materiales y tonalidades que fuera más neutral y moderna. Mi rol fue proponer el diseño mood board y look & Feel, además de realizar los renders y recorridos virtuales para la presentación de la propuesta al cliente.
NELES OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Centralcorp | 2020
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Neles
Type Office Size: 262 m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) This project involved a large Open Plan layout complemented by a common access area and collaborative layout. The aim was to expand the spaces and transform the office from private office to an open space. I participated in developing the technical specifications (FF&E), documentation and construction supervision.
(ES)Este proyecto consistió en un gran Open Plan acompañado de un área común de acceso y otro para los trabajadores. Se buscaba ampliar los espacios y quitar las oficinas privadas. Aquí participé desarrollando la especificación técnica (terminaciones, iluminación y mobiliario) y supervisión de ejecución de la construcción.
JPA OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Centralcorp | February 2022
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Private
Type: Office
Size: 180m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) For this project, a conceptual proposal was developed to embody a sleek, sophisticated, and timeless look for a client seeking a private office with designated spaces for client meetings and an open kitchenette area serving as the entry hall.
Within my role, I curated the selection of materials and established the desired look & feel. Additionally, I created renders and virtual walkthroughs showcasing design options for presenting the proposal to the client.
(ES) Para este proyecto, se realizó una propuesta conceptual que incluyera un look sobrio, sofisticado y atemporal para un cliente que deseaba tener una oficina privada pero que contara con ciertos espacios para recibir reuniones con clientes y un espacio de cocina abierta que actuara como hall de acceso.
Dentro de mi rol, realicé la propuesta de materiales y look & feel, además de realizar los renders y recorridos virtuales de las opciones de diseño para la presentación de la propuesta al cliente.
LAUNCH COWORKING OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Centralcorp | February 2022
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Launch Coworking
Type: Coworking Offices
Size: 1250m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) For this project, a conceptual proposal was crafted to embody a refined, sophisticated, and timeless aesthetic for a client seeking a private office with designated areas for client meetings, along with an open kitchen space serving as the entrance hall. In my role, I curated the selection of materials and established the desired look & feel. Additionally, I created renders and virtual walkthroughs to present design options to the client.
(ES) Para este proyecto, se realizó una propuesta conceptual que incluyera un look sobrio, sofisticado y atemporal para un cliente que deseaba tener una oficina privada pero que contara con ciertos espacios para recibir reuniones con clientes y un espacio de cocina abierta que actuara como hall de acceso.
Dentro de mi rol, realicé la propuesta de materiales y look & feel, además de realizar los renders y recorridos virtuales para la presentación de la propuesta al cliente.
BAXTER OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Contract Workplaces | 2018
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client:Baxter
Type: Private Office
Size: 366m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) In this project, the concept involved opening up the offices within a large Open Plan layout, complemented by spaces such as meeting rooms and common areas for users to share.
My role was to develop the construction plans using BIM Revit for the turnkey construction, oversee the project’s construction, and review detailed observations.
(ES) En este proyecto se planteó abrir las oficinas dentro de un gran Open Plan, acompañado de espacios como salas de reuniones y áreas comunes para que los usuarios puedan compartir.
Mi rol fue de desarrollar la planimetría mediante BIM Revit de la obra para la construcción (modo llave en mano), supervisar la construcción del proyecto y revisar observación de detalles.
DOW CHEMICAL OFFICES | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Contract Workplaces | 2017-2018
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Dow Chemical Type: Private Office Size: 250m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) This office was developed from the building selection to the construction phase as turnkey project. Within my role, I was involved in the building selection proposal, developing the construction documentation for its execution, construction supervision, and materials , fixtures and furniture specification.
(ES) Para estas oficinas, se desarrolló desde la selección del edificio hasta la construcción modalidad ”llave en mano”.
Dentro de mi rol, participé de la propuesta de selección de edificio, estuve desarrollando la planimetría para su ejecución, supervisión del desarrollo de la obra, y especificación de materiales y mobiliario.
NUBLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | CHILLAN, CHILE
Geister Consultants | 2018
Location: Chillan, Chile
Client: Health Ministry, Goverment of Chile
Type: Healthcare
Size: 148.000m2
Role: Architecture BIM Coordinator
(EN) This project is the Regional Hospital of Nuble, a 148.000m2 public healthcare project.
Within my role as BIM Architecture Coordinator, I supervised a team of 8 professionals, controlled the progress of the BIM model and the issued technical drawings, and was part of coordination meetings with the client, stakeholders, constructors, and project inspectors.
(ES) Este proyecto es el Nuevo Hospital Regional de Ñuble. Dentro de mi rol, principalmente fui la Coordinadora BIM de Arquitectura Dentro de mi rol, supervisé un equipo de 8 profesionales, controlé el avance del modelo BIM y los dibujos técnicos emitidos y me reuní con el cliente y los inspectores del proyecto.
UC FACULTY OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDY ROOM | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Private Project | 2018
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: UC
Type: Educational
Size: 60m2
Role: Interior Architect
(EN) This study room remodeling for the Catholic University of Chile took imrpoved the space efficency proposing a mezzanine to increase the useful area for students.
My role was 3D model, technical drawing, and project rendering.
(ES)Esta remodelación de sala de estudio para la Universidad Católica de Chile, se aprovechó de proponer un altillo para aumentar la superficie útil para los estudiantes.
Mi rol fue modelar, dibujar la planimetría y los renders del proyecto.
EMBAJADOR QUINTANA BUILDING | SANTIAGO, CHILE
Sierralta & Schwencke | 2016
Location: Santiago, Chile
Client: Habite Construction and Real State
Type: Residential
Size: 15.870m2
Role: Architect
(EN) The project consists of 1 and 2-bedroom apartments 19-floor high residential building. In this project, I developed the construction building technical drawings, documentation for municipal processing, and site visits, among others.
(ES) El proyecto consiste en un edificio residencial de 19 pisos de altura, con departamentos de 1 y 2 dormitorios. En este proyecto, desarrollé la planimetría para la construcción del Edificio, documentación para tramitación municipal y visita a obra, entre otros.
ESTAR BAÑO DORMITORIO 2 COCINA ACCESO F30 P1.d 85 203 TDA VD P VA CC VB CC VA CC P2.d 70 203 P3.d 75 203 P3.i 75 203 CERÁMICA SEGÚN EE.TT. CERÁMICA 33X33cm ALFOMBRA SEGUN EE.TT. ALFOMBRA SEGUN EE.TT. PINTURA Esmalte al agua Blanco CERAMICA Tipo Nevada Brillante 20x30 CERAMICA Tipo Nevada Brillante 20x30 CL 08 CL 09 K 03c PROYECCION MUEBLE COLGANTE PROYECCION CAMPANA PROYECCION MUEBLE COLGANTE BA 04 AISLACIÓN AISLACIÓN G H B1 C F E A D 67 15 571 20 263.9 65 139.4 86.8 250 30 871.5 249.9 111.9 7 128.9 7 12 570.9 20 67 323 148.9 34.1 30.4 30.5 798.1 203.3 7 257.7 6 229.1 120.9 119.9 139.2 126.1 123.9 100 115.9 132.9 174 122 45.5 40 30 57 55 35 15 15 15 19.8 15 37 42.5 55 AISLACIÓN AISLACIÓN DPTOS. 204 al 1804 DEPARTAMENTO 2 DORMITORIOS + 1B + C + T TIPO 4 44.72 1.73 46.45 UTIL TERRAZA TOTAL 128.6 130.1 107 120 102.4 102.5 BARANDA METÁLICA PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL PAPEL MURAL DORMITORIO 1
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