Valery Obando
Architect - Urbanist
I am an architect, graduated from the Universidad de las Americas in Quito, Ecuador (2018). Currently, I live in Milan, where I continued my studies, becoming an urban planner and obtaining a master's degree in Urban Planning and Policy Design at Politecnico di Milano in 2022.
My professional experience includes various roles in architecture and urban planning, such as design, construction , and interior definition, with experience both in Ecuador and in Italy.
I define myself as a passionate and resilient person. I am always excited to continue my professional growth in the most effective way possible.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
(+39) 327 9743148
valeryalejandra.obando@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/valery-obando-84ab32161 Milano - Italia
PORTFOLIO
https://issuu.com/valeryalejandra.obando/docs/ portfolio_valery_obando
IT SKILLS:
AutoCAD Illustrator Photoshop SketchUp inDesign QGis ArcGis Lumion Revit
Pacchetto Office Photography
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native English - B2 Italiano -B2
References
Phd.Giancarlo Vecchi giancarlo.vecchi@polimi.it 02 23994094
Phd Gonzalo Hoyos gonzalo.hoyos@uisek.edu.ec (02) 398 4800 ext. 401
EDUCATION
MSc. Urban Planing and Policy Design 2022
POLIMI - Italy
BSc. Architecture 2018
UDLA - Ecuador
High school diploma 2012 2012
Colegio Oviedo - Ecuador
WORK EXPERIENCE
Architect- Project Manager - SFRE Milan - Italy (Full time, February 2025 - present)
I am responsible for the design and development of large-scale logistics infrastructures, managing all operational activities using the BIM methodology. Additionally, I also handle the processes for construction permits, ensuring good coordination between the technical and administrative aspects
Architect - Tetraktis Srl. Milan - Italy (Full time, January - December 2023)
I was responsible for the creation of technical drawings for photovoltaic projects and architectural designs to obtain building approval.
Architect - Studio di Architettura Dante O. Benini and Partners
Milan - Italy (Full time, September - December 2022)
In this role, I developed site plans for retail projects during the conceptual and execution phases.
Urban Desinger - Architetto Elisa Cattaneo
Milan - Italy (Internship, October 2021 - January 2022)
I had the opportunity to be part of a team that worked on the design of an urbanism project for a competition
Sales Executive - Grupo Comercial Termikon
Quito - Ecuador (Fulltime, October 2019 - July 2020)
I worked directly with clients, maintained communication with the warehouse and coordinated the installation of construction finishes
Construction Site Resident - GLOBO Arquitectura
Quito - Ecuador (Halftime, April - June 2019)
I had the opportunity to lead employees on construction site projects.
Designer - YES Innovation
Quito - Ecuador (November 2017 - May 2018)
I collaborated in the development of plans for residential projects
ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Graduate - School of Architecture and Design
UDLA (2018)
Excellent Performance - Urban Projects, Laboratory VII
UDLA (2017)
Excellent Performance - Urban Project - Architectural Project "Plaza César Chriboga, Laboratory V
UDLA (2016)
QUALIFICATIONS
Project Approval Course - CAE
Horizontal Ownership Course - CAE
Course on Budget and Costs - CAMICON
Architecture Faculty - Universidad de Cuenca, Ecuador - Ph. Valery Obando (2017)
urban planning
Cesar Chiriboga Square Design Sangolqui, Ecuador
The César Chiriboga square serves as a pivotal meeting place and connecting hub, fostering permeable routes and social integration to amplify its commercial and cultural essence, thereby enriching the economic and recreational experiences of its residents.
The conceptual framework revolves around functional flexibility, ensuring adaptability to diverse users and activities within varying spaces. These spaces dynamically respond to daily rhythms, intensifying acts, circuits, and networks that seamlessly integrate into the immediate context. This approach aligns with Joan Nogue’s perspective, viewing landscapes as embodiments of people’s experiences and aspirations—places that symbolize thoughts, ideas, and emotions.
The square is not merely a representation of the world; rather, it actively contributes to shaping it. This understanding forms the foundation for conceptualizing public space, emphasizing the empowerment of the existing environment through its appropriation. Here, the square becomes a symbolic arena where children play, young people form connections, and adults observe the passage of life.
La Mariscal POU (Urban Development Plan)
Quito,
Ecuador
The promotion of the ninth semester of the 2017-2018 school year, AR0-960, culminates with the presentation of an Urban Plan for the La Mariscal area. The comprehensive analysis undertaken has yielded a proposal structured around four key action areas:
Mobility, Public Space, Equipment, and Heritage.
Looking ahead to the year 2040, the plan envisions a population density increase in La Mariscal to 27,128 inhabitants. The focal point is the potentialization and positioning of this recreational microcentrality in the Metropolitan District of Quito, conceptualized as a space where children play, young people fall in love, and adults observe the passage of life.
Proposed initiatives stemming from this analysis are categorized as follows:
Mobility: This involves the relocation of urban transport lines, the creation of cycle paths, and unique platforms prioritizing pedestrian mobilization. Alternative transport systems like electric buses and inter-district connection circuits are also recommended, with a focus on cultural and educational integration.
Public Space: The plan suggests the establishment of two main axes connecting urban landmarks, such as La Carolina Park and El Ejido Park in the north-south direction, and José Navarro Park with the Central University in the east-west direction. This aims to articulate and enhance microcentrality and points of interest along the proposed routes, spanning cultural, educational, sports, and recreational domains.
Equipment: In the Equipment category, the plan proposes the implementation of cultural, social welfare, educational, and housing facilities to counteract population decline in the area. Additionally, zonal-scale recreational equipment is recommended for the study area center, specifically Plaza Foch, recognized for its recreational character within the city.
Heritage: The plan advocates for the categorization of buildings of interest through new valuation criteria, leading to subsequent grouping within protection polygons. This strategy seeks to safeguard and celebrate the cultural heritage of the La Mariscal area.
10 Agosto Avenue Corridor - Contest Project
Quito, Ecuador
As Quito succumbed to disorder and sprawl, it witnessed the erosion of its once glorious charm. Residents sought refuge in the valleys, seeking solace from pollution and noise. A proposition for a 44-kilometer metropolitan corridor emerges as a solution, aspiring to reclaim degraded areas and revitalize the capital’s former vitality.
The initiative starts at the crossroads of Galo Plaza and Panamericana Norte avenues, traversing through El Labrador, housing the northern Metro station. It continues along 10 de Agosto and Guayaquil Street in the Historic Centre, extending to Quitumbe, the location of the southern Metro station. The corridor concludes at the junction of Maldonado and Simón Bolívar avenues.
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An inherent challenge lies in fostering a harmonious coexistence of people from diverse social classes within this corridor, intending to dismantle Quito’s spatial segregation between a “modern north” and a “popular south.”
Envisioning the Future: Here is a glimpse of what a segment of Avenida 10 de Agosto might resemble after the transition from the Trolley to electric buses and the introduction of new structures.
PROVOCATIVE VIEW
CURRENT PROFILE
PROPOSED PROFILE
PROPOSAL TYPICAL PLANT
POPOSAL: SECTION- PERSPECTIVE
PROVOCATIVE VIEW
CURRENT PROFILE
PROPOSED PROFILE
PROPOSAL TYPICAL PLANT
POPOSAL: SECTION- PERSPECTIVE
PROPUESTA: CORTE - PERSPECTIVA
VEGETACIÓN
Adaptative Plan for the East of Milan
Innocenti Area, Milan
The project seeks to enhance the resilience of the eastern part of Milan through adaptive planning solutions. The primary focus of the proposal is the revitalization of numerous existing vacant spaces, with special attention given to the Innocenti site. Various strategies are employed, addressing different systems within the area.
Furthermore, the proposal emphasizes:
1. Enhancing the environmental quality of open spaces
2. Strengthening mobility and connectivity 3.Discouraging land take and promoting multifunctionality of use.
The project advocates for a multiscale approach to foster synergies among diverse uses, users, and systems, with resilience, adaptive planning, regeneration, vacant spaces, and multiscalarity being the key themes.
Vimodrone Local Community; 15’ city strategies
Milano
The Covid-19 pandemic underscored the significance of the neighborhood dimension, revealing, in many instances, its vulnerabilities. The case of Vimodrone is particularly notable for its untapped potential in terms of the quality of public space, collaboration among stakeholders, street livability, improvement of retail areas, service accessibility, and the impact of a substantial commuting phenomenon. These factors contribute to a local community that is currently fragile and lacks a distinct identity.
Therefore, the project’s objective is to revitalize the local community by addressing various aspects of city functioning, with the ultimate goal of establishing a resilient and enduring 15-minute city.
VIMODRONE - MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Crosse db y Naviglio Martesana
T H E S T R AT E G I C S P A C E S
15min cities Studio, Polimi
SoRho - Rethinking Industrial Production Areas
Rho, Milano
The project centers around an industrial area situated south of Rho, with the Olona River and Via San Martino serving as pivotal elements. It delineates two distinct sets of objectives: those addressing the adaptation and mitigation of natural hazards such as floods and heat islands, and those focused on re-establishing the area’s connection with Rho while enhancing its inner vitality and attractiveness.
A common thread in all objectives is the commitment to addressing challenges sustainably. Regarding the Olona River, potential flood threats are acknowledged, leading to the implementation of measures like wetland basins and increased riparian vegetation to mitigate flood effects.
Given the area’s predominant industrial nature, it is susceptible to the heat island effect. Mitigation actions include altering urban pavements, such as parking lots, using natural solutions. Additional adaptation efforts involve phased implementation of roofs and green walls, contingent on the policies governing the private sector of the built environment.
A pivotal project goal is transforming the area from predominantly residential dormitories to an active community. This involves establishing a community garden at the district center and, notably, revitalizing Via San Martino. This main road connecting Rho with the city center is envisioned as a hub featuring new shops and activities, serving as a secure link between the city and Parco Sud Milano. This transformation is intended to make the area more engaging for residents and visitors alike, offering a connection with nature not far from Milan.
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STRATEGIES
Cultural House
Sangolqui, Ecuador
As a component of the urban-architectural developed in the studio, there is a proposition to restore numerous structures with a square envelope, notably a two-story house exhibiting traditional typological features such as Gothic elements, balconies, and pitched tile roofs.
In the area behind this residence, a cultural center is envisioned while ensuring the preservation of the dwelling’s distinctive character. The cultural center is intended to house workshops dedicated to the creation, exhibition, and showcasing of handicrafts crafted by the local inhabitants. The ultimate aim is to offer these handmade products for sale at the commercial fair hosted in the square.
Chalet D,Les Lys d‘or
Morzine, France
Development of architectural drawings, including floor plans, sections, facades, and 3D visualizations, is underway for the renovation of a single-family chalet in Morzine, France. The house is intricately connected to its built surroundings, being part of a cluster of residences with similar styles. Consequently, adherence to the established guidelines within its area is imperative.
In response to these considerations, an alternative proposal is introduced. It envisions open common areas on the first floor, directly accessible from the main road, as a strategic modification to align with the stipulated guidelines and enhance the functionality of the chalet.
La Mariscal Recreational Center
Quito, Ecuador
The aim was to create an urban-architectural project focused on enhancing public spaces, recreational areas, the building envelope, and specifically, Foch Square. This design involves a thorough spatial exploration that takes into account the intricacies of public spaces and the recreational requirements of Foch Square’s users.
The layout of Plaza Foch is meticulously designed based on various considerations within its immediate surroundings, encompassing main road axes, sidewalks, and access points to the buildings surrounding this public space.
These defined axes serve as the groundwork for the formal characterization of the square, establishing it as a distinctive node within the urban fabric. Adhering to these fundamental guidelines, formal and functional spaces are strategically distributed throughout the square, ensuring a harmonious integration with its urban context.
Ordinary Day Configuration
Casa EV7
La Esperanza, Ecuador
The design of a single-family house situated in the lush surroundings of La Esperanza in Ibarra, Ecuador, takes into account the geographical position, solar orientation, and scenic views, including the city of Ibarra and the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes.
Tailored to the needs of a young family, the house prioritizes outdoor recreational space by maximizing the expansive garden and allowing for future extensions.
Construction started in 2020.
Fotovoltaic Projec ts Sardegna/Sicilia, Italia
I have hands-on experience in developing photovoltaic/ landscape, environmental, and cultural considerations.
I am well-versed in preparing and presenting technical plans, specializing in renewable energy sources, with a focus on photovoltaic projects across diverse regions in Italy .
Logictics projects development
Italia
I have worked at a company that focuses on designing and developing large-scale logistics parks and real estate projects across Italy. My role involved supporting the entire process, from the initial concept design using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to assisting with the development of architectural approval procedures. I contributed to preparing the necessary documentation for obtaining building permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Additionally, I was involved in coordinating with various teams throughout the construction phase to help ensure projects were completed efficiently and in line with the design plans. This experience has given me a solid understanding of both the technical and regulatory aspects of large-scale developments.
Fidenza Park
Valer y Obando