Brenda Rocha

ARCHITECTURE

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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Public Building M Museums Library Cultural Building Private Housing Hotels Residential

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To Whom It May Concern: My name is Brenda Rocha; I am a qualified architect with 5 years experience. experience I have an international interior designer background; I have been established in Melbourne since 2009, and am currently finishing a Master in Public Art at RMIT University.

I have spent 18 months in an alternative field, observing space in another way; gaining insight as to how people use, own and enjoy space. Though I have not worked as an architect during that time, I have enjoyed immensely the learning curve brought about by widening my experiences in how space is used by the wider community, as opposed to an individual client.

This has given me a greater insight and heightened awareness into human interaction with space, and therefore has helped me to discern the similarities and differences between the ways the city’s inhabitants interact with public spaces and to that people in other cities around the world.

I have received high distinctions in both semesters of my studies at RMIT. I thrived on the challenges posed throughout, in particular my thesis, which focused on regeneration of neglected areas in the public domain.

Since receiving confirmation that my permanent residency is being successfully processed I have been focusing on finding a workplace where I will be to practice architecture once again, with a view to gaining my Australian professional qualifications. The learning process in reaching my goal, and challenges I will overcome throughout.

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Before B f coming i t Australia, to A t li I was working ki att Treasures T F Furniture, it an American A i company who h specialise i li in i residential interior design throughout The United States and Mexico. I was part of a design team and also worked as a sales consultant. I was the project leader of two mayor projects including and interior fit out of Castles and Condos Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and 54 luxury units at the Enchantment Residence Club in Los Cabos, Mexico. This personal background has given me skills that will prove useful to me in a more architecturally focused environment.

I use various design and architectural softwares and I have outstanding interpersonal skills that I believe would make me an asset to your company. I am organised, punctual, and have excellent time management skills; I am a quick learner and always willing to undertake new challenges. I also speak Spanish, Italian and English fluently.

Please find overleaf some examples of the work I have completed to date, and if you are interested or need more information please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Brenda Rocha

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EDUCATION 2009- present (continuing)

Master in Arts In Public Spaces RMIT University

Melbourne, Australia

2006

Bachelor of Architecture (Internationally recognised) ITESM Tecnologico de Monterrey

Queretaro, Mexico

May-Dec 2006

Major research project ( Bachelor of Architecture) TU Darmstadt University

Frankfurt Germany

2005

Architecture Studies Exchange Universitá degli studi di Genova

Genoa, Italy

SOFTWARE SKILLS

LANGUAGES

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AutoCAD Photoshop

10 years 8 years

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Spanish – native language English – fluent

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Illustrator

6 years

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Italian – fluent

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Sketch up

4 years

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German – conversational level

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Vector Works

1 year

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French – conversational level

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Microsoft Office 15 years

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CAREER OBJECTIVE With over five years experience in the design and construction field, I have exceptional skills and experience in designing, planning, coordinating and detailing projects in residential and commercial sectors. My y interior design g experience p has heighten g my y eye y for detail and a focus for the highest g quality q y in all my projects. My outstanding communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills, combined with my deep knowledge in high-end projects and international architectural codes, make me a highly valuable employee and team leader. I have a great passion for environmentally sustainable buildings. I am looking to further my career with a professional firm such as yours.

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public building 2006

Frankfurt, Germany 2006

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13 Latin- American Consulates Brazil Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico Peru Uruguay Venezuela

Functionality section of the building

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3 stock Boarding House For Latin‐ American business people Students Tourist Migrants

Trade centre Showrooms Business offices fir rent Conference rooms Auditorium

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Boarding House Also know as a “Rooming House” or a “lodging house”, it is often a family home in which people on vacation or lodgers rent one or more rooms for a number of nights of sometimes for extended periods of weeks, months and yyears.

This project was intended to encourage the studio to consider people who would need to stay for more than one week.

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tourrism

business

nigh ht life boarding house

consulates

offices

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museum

FINAL YEAR PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY

TECHNODROME Science and technology Museum

2006

Queretaro, Mex 2006

This project was part of a collaboration with three other students of architecture. The idea was to create an interactive Sciences and Technology gy museum . This p project j was p part of a bigger gg master p plan called the “City y of the Arts” commissioned by the state government at that time. As final year students of Architecture we were honoured to submit out proposal and received feedback from the authorities.

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culturral building 2005

Mexico city, Mexico 2005 Jose Vasconcelos Library was part of a project that sought to provide the north central area of Mexico City with a cultural infrastructure it requires to donate an urban resurgence: a resurgence that will allow the d decay th t has that h gripped i d this thi area to t be b reverted.

It was a Public building commissioned by the Federal Government 2005.

The National Library of Mexico City is not simply a significant addition to the city centre. Uniquely, the project carries with it the aspirations of Mexico’s government for an informed, literate, and productive citizenry. y JosÊ Vasconcelos Library y is the means toward a nation of readers.

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Gigantic selves

Section shows the different levels of the ground

An interesting aspect of this library is its botanical garden that serve as a buffer against urban noise and creates a more intimate environment ideal for the reading rooms. The vegetation chosen in this project were trees and plants characteristic from the Valley of Mexico.

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museum 2004

Genova Italy 2004 Genova,

Course: Museography

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‘Art containers inside an old bigger container’ Design concept.

Putting a box above another and create bridges to connect all of them.

Respecting the original structure of the heritage building. “ No touching it” Just using it as a skin and to be able to contemplate the building inside. One building inside the other to interact in an harmonious way. way

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privaate house

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE – passive systems application

2003

QuerĂŠtaro, Mexico2003 The challenge was to create a house that uses natural resources such as wind, water and sun to reduce the artificial energy such as air conditioning, heating or electric power.

Clean architecture: simple forms, natural materials, neutral colours Clean environment: using g p passive systems y to minimise wasting resources.

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Front façade

Rear façade

Volume mass study

Section a-a’

Section b-b’

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archhitecture Nature of organization: Sensitive and progressive architectural firm who achieve clients’ satisfaction by creating transitional spaces and unique sensation with a fluid connection to nature, using materials that are congruent with the environment and its components.

Key responsibilities: •Conceptual development of luxury beach mansions •Responsible for drafting designs and elaborating final plans •3D modelling of architectural projects for clients' presentation •Continuous collaborative work within a team of five architects.

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interior design Nature of organization: Premier interior design and furnishings boutique for luxury home owners and architects in Los Cabos, MĂŠxico. Delivering an authentic combination of experience, artisanship, aesthetics expressions and service. service Offering highly personalised interior design to customers.

Key responsibilities: Design of personalised interior architectural features, eg. fireplaces, fountains, benches, niches etc niches, etc.

Architectural plans of interior details, eg. plaster ceilings and walls, carpentry walk-in garderobes, stair cases.

Proposal of lighting features design.

Creation of technical drawings of kitchen and b th bathroom design. d i Showroom sales and services Purchase-delivery process coordination.

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Interior design Nature of organization: Leading designer showroom offering the largest selection of brand-name quality furniture. Specialises in design of drapery, upholstery, rugs, artwork and accessories. y responsibilities: p Key Interior design consulting based on clients specifications.

Developed presentation which demonstrated a variety of design options for their homes.

Showroom sales and services Purchase-delivery process coordination Scheduling deliveries, deliveries house calls and personalised interior design to customers.

Liaising with vendors regarding orders and deliveries.

Achievements: Complete interior design of Castles and Condos hotel in Puerto Vallarta Mexico , and 54 high high-end end units at the Enchantment Residence Club in Los Cabos with Mamman Group lead by Daniel Mamman.

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Public art practice

Project 3 :

CO-RESPONDENCE

This was a public art project created in response to the flooding disasters in Northern Mexico during the previous years.

A pathway of lanterns was created along the Yarra River by using paper envelopes and candles. candles Envelopes represented the idea to send some good news to the loved ones who were passing through difficult times.

Warm wishes are represented by the candle flame inside of the envelope for the victims of Hurricane Alex that caused several flood disasters in different cities in Mexico.

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YARRA RIVER A couple of hundred of candles were placed together along the Yarra River to make a waving line, playing and interacting with the space and those who passed trough.

The transparency of the paper represents the lightness of material belongings and the flame of the candle inside symbolises the strength of the people to keep looking forward to the days ahead.

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Public art practice

Are you pointing at me?- Noughts and crosses in St Kilda

Rob was the target this time. He was just reading the newspaper and suddenly dd l someone started t t d to make some unusual patterns with the leaves around him. He didn’t pay attention at the beginning. I made a circle,, then a cross,, and finally what really caught his eye was when I drew an arrow pointing at him. Then was when he really got involved in the process He asked, process. asked he helped and he destroyed the installation with me.

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WAVY PATH -may 2010 - Changing direction.- Taking the time to pass through the pathway

Fourteen seconds is not too much. It was the time that took to walk trough the pathway. And when two people came from opposite directions they waited patiently until the other crossed, most of the people where very respectful with the artwork. It amazed me because they are just leaves at the end.

public art practice

Project 5: The pathway of life. Melbourne Cemetery, May 2010 A representation of the journey of life. It couldn't be a straight line. Life is not that easy, life is not that boring. Ups and downs, as the last vital sign line in a monitor.

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Designed by Brenda Rocha 2012