2013-14 M.Sc. Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Institute for Computational Design and Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design Universität Stuttgart [DE]
2010-11 Master’s Degree in Advanced Design and Digital Architecture ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering UPF Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona [ES]
2006-07 Erasmus scholarship
UDK Universität der Künste Berlin [DE]
2002-09 Master’s Degree in Architecture Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona [ES]
WORKSHOPS
2014 Kangaroo Physics Simulation Workshop / ICD Institute for Computational Design [DE]
2013 Karamba 3D Structural Optimisation / ITKE Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design [DE]
2011 From file to factory Workshop / ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering [ES]
2010 Ready to fabrication Workshop / HYPERBODY Research Group TU Delft [NL]
2009 WAW digital fabrication Workshop / IAAC Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia [ES]
LANGUAGES
Spanish + Catalan /proficient [mother tongues] English /avanced [TOEFL 102 + Certificate in Advanced English CAE 2012] German /intermediate [B1]
ILEK Institute for Lightweight Structures [Apr 2014 - May 2014] Stuttgart [DE] https://www.ilek.uni-stuttgart.de/en/ /Research assistant for visualization database of adaptive facade materials
ICD Institute for Computational Design [Oct 2014 - Mar 2015] Stuttgart [DE] https://www.icd.uni-stuttgart.de/research/research-projects/ /Research assistant for 3D Printed Programmable Material Systems
Diego Guayasamin Architects [Jun 2012 - Oct 2013] Quito [EC] http://www.diegoguayasamin.com/
/Senior architect and resident building manager for projects in Ecuador and Brasil
Technology Transfer Center UPC for Metropolitan Area of Barcelona [Oct 2010 - Apr 2011] Barcelona [ES] http://lita.upc.edu/en/
/Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Jaume Avellaneda. Technical advisor as building architect
Technology Transfer Center UPC for TAC Architects [Feb 2009 - Aug 2010] Barcelona [ES] http://www.tacarquitectes.com/
/Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Jaume Avellaneda. Technical advisor as building architect
AAA Architecture [Feb 2008 - Feb 2009] Barcelona [ES] http://www.aaaid.net/
/Project architect for the development of construction details, feasibility studies and competition entries
Jon Tugores + Architects [Jul 2006 - Jul 2007] Barcelona [ES] http://www.jontugores.com/
/Project architect for competitions in the Middle East, housing and large mixed use construction projects
MPDA UPC School Barcelona Tech [Apr 2018 - Currently] Barcelona [ES] https://www.mpda.upc.edu/
/Master of Parametric design in Architecture. Algorithms in Technology in Architecture
ICREATIA [Jun 2018] Barcelona [ES] https://www.icreatia.es/ /Visual Programming with Grasshopper for Rhino
IO [Jun 2012 - Oct 2013] Quito [EC] /Rhino, Vray and Grasshopper intensive workshops for architects and engineers
Fuchs, A., Torres, B. : „Digital Paterns“, Parametric glass printing for selective transparency in the building envelope. Glasbau 2016. Edited by Bernhard Weller, Silke Tasche. Ernst & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG. 2016
FUTUR CAMP NOU
Project Date
General Planner
Consultants
Abstract Stadium Renovation for Futbol Club Barcelona 2018 - 2022
SEKKEI LTD.
B720, Schlaich Bergermann Partners, ARUP, Everis, Espinàs i Tarrassó, Modelical.
Senior architect and Computational Designer for the construction documents phase and tender of the large-scale renovation for Camp Nou, Owned by members known as socios, FC Barcelona has a democratic nature, which was expressed with a concourse and terrace covered by eaves in the same shape, running along the entire perimeter.
NIKKEN
Collaborators
WEAVEWAVE parts from the principle of algorithmic growth in nature, which features material economy, structural performance and aesthetic coherence. Its name suggests both a fabrication technique, which organizes its topological configuration in order to evenly distribute forces, and a beautiful natural phenomenon which results from the harmonic disturbance of a medium, in this project manifested as a continuous flow of parameters which deploy to generate stability through differentiation.
ELYTRA FILAMENT PAVILION
Project
Description V&A ENGINEERING SEASON 10 2014
Date
ICD Institute for Computational Design + ITKE Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design, Stuttgart + Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Collaboration in the competition phase. The installation demonstrates how architectural design can unfold from a synergy of structural engineering, environmental engineering and production engineering, resulting in unique spatial and aesthetic qualities. The pavilion constitutes a dynamic space and an evolving structure: the cellular canopy grows from an onsite fabrication nucleus, and it does so in response to patterns of inhabitation of the garden over time, driven by real time sensing data. [more information here]
Foto credits: NAARO
Project Date
PROGRAMMABLE MATTER
HYGROSCOPIC ACTUATION OF MULTIDIRECTIONAL LATTICE STRUCTURES
10 2014
M.Sc. Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research ITECH Thesis Project Institute for Computational Design ICD and Institute for Building Structures and Structural Design ITKE [Universität Stuttgart] Tutors Oliver Krieg + David Correa, Thesis Direction Achim Menges
Abstract
Design and test of responsive bilayer lattices capable of dual transformation using both spring simulation models and geometric associative models Integrated robotic manufacturing with visual recognition software for active hygroscopic wood bending sample selection. [read it here]
PROGRAMMABLE MATTER
10 2014
Project Date Abstract HYGROSCOPIC ACTUATION OF MULTIDIRECTIONAL LATTICE STRUCTURES
M.Sc. Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research ITECH Thesis Project Institute for Computational Design ICD and Institute for Building Structures and Structural Design ITKE [Universität Stuttgart] Tutors Oliver Krieg + David Correa, Thesis Direction Achim Menges
Design and test of responsive bilayer lattices capable of dual transformation using both spring simulation models and geometric associative models Integrated robotic manufacturing with visual recognition software for active hygroscopic wood bending sample selection. [read it here]
PROGRAMMABLE MATTER
10 2014
Project Date Abstract HYGROSCOPIC ACTUATION OF MULTIDIRECTIONAL LATTICE STRUCTURES
M.Sc. Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research ITECH Thesis Project Institute for Computational Design ICD and Institute for Building Structures and Structural Design ITKE [Universität Stuttgart] Tutors Oliver Krieg + David Correa, Thesis Direction Achim Menges
Design and test of responsive bilayer lattices capable of dual transformation using both spring simulation models and geometric associative models Integrated robotic manufacturing with visual recognition software for active hygroscopic wood bending sample selection. [read it here]
UNDER THE RAILROAD
24th MAY
Project
Date
Client Collaborators
Abstract Ideas competition 03 2012
Municipality of Quito-Ecuador
D. Leon and B. Gassó
Competition of the monument for the revolution of Quito 1808-1812. Voice detection interactive lighting structure. Shortlisted 2nd phase.
GLORIES STATION
Client Abstract Renovation project 05 2008 Metropolitan Transportation of Barcelona TMB
Project developed in AAA Architecture. Renovation project of the Glories Metro Station in Barcelona. Assistant Architect: Developement of the Final Plan Set including cad drawings, details, 3d modelling and presentations.
UNASUR New Headquarters
Project
Date
Client
Abstract Construction plans and site supervision 09 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ecuador
Project developed in Diego Guayasamin Architects for the new UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) headquarters in Quito, Ecuador [aprox. area 19.500m2]
Phase I: Senior architect. Drafting of plans and details for the construction documents phase.
Phase II: Site supervision. Resident building manager.
UNASUR New Headquarters
Project
Date
Client
Abstract Construction plans and site supervision 09 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ecuador
Project developed in Diego Guayasamin Architects for the new UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) headquarters in Quito, Ecuador [aprox. area 19.500m2]
Phase I: Senior architect. Drafting of plans and details for the construction documents phase.
Phase II: Site supervision. Resident building manager.
Project
Date
Client
UNASUR New Headquarters
Abstract Construction plans and site supervision 09 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ecuador
Project developed in Diego Guayasamin Architects for the new UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) headquarters in Quito, Ecuador [aprox. area 19.500m2]
Phase I: Senior architect. Drafting of plans and details for the construction documents phase. Phase II: Site supervision. Resident building manager.
Project
Date
Client
Abstract Final diploma 02 2009
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya UPC
Obsolescence and recycling of cities’ industrial tissues. Transformation of an old textile industry of 1909 in the New Metropolitan Conservatorium of Music and Performing Arts Center.
