Carlos Rodríguez Medrano | Architect | Portfolio

CARLOS ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ MEDRANO

CARLOS ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ MEDRANO

MSC. ARCHITECT MÉXICO, CDMX

+52 55 3705 7973

crmedrano@gmail.com

Engineer Architect with Master in Sustainable Design in UK.

12 years of experience in design and construction.

Participation in different projects and scales. Management of teams, specialists and suppliers Resourceful in presentations with clients.

I consider important to empower and guide my team to reach out objectives.

HIGHLIGHTS: Project management • Architectural design Interior design • Sustainability Critical Thinking • Negotiation 3D Modelling • Graphic representation

STUDIES:

•SEPTEMBER 2015

University of Liverpool , United Kingdom Master in Sustainable Design in Arch. Distinction- CONACyT Scholarship

Thesis - The envelope geometry as a passive strategy for thermal control -LINK•JULY 2010

Instituto Politécnico Nacional , ESIA Tec. Engineer Architect

Thesis: Cultural centre in Azcapotzalco with an environmental scope (17,000 sqm)

WORKSHOPS:

• Chris Croft - Practical leadership skills 2021

• U. Liverpool - Project Management 2014

• Construction with masonry vaults 2014

• Architectural Association - Urbanism 2013

• Tec de Monterrey - 3D printing 2013

• Atelier - Contemporary interiorism 2008

• CNIAM - Costs and budgets 2008

CONTESTS:

• Buildner - microhome - 25 m2 dwelling 2022

• SMA - Extension to Antara Mall 2018

• Casita Linda - Social dwelling - 70 m2 2013

• Arquine - Mixed used building - 1,000 flats 2013

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28° National Contest Alberto J. Pani 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MEXICO RETAIL PROPERTIES | MRP

Feb 2022 - Actual

Design Manager

Management on site for Data Centers construction in Querétaro.

As a new business unit, my participation in construction has been necessary to learn and then apply in further developments of new data center projects.

Construction supervision of a building with a high degree of engineering specialization, great demands of energy, security and automatization.

Is required constant follow up with team leaders, and feedback with foreign clients considering specs and agreements on meetings.

FIBRA PLUS

Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

Design Manager

Management of mixed use building projects designed by renowned firms of architects and engineers with an active participation in the design process. My work consisted on guide design leaders to meet the business requirements. It was required an agile feedback with other areas as marketing and sales, follow up contracts with procurement, revision with legal and develop measurable models for finance ,construction and costs.

I participated to implement standards for the Design area, project revision for legal feasibility and sustainability certifications.

• Bora | Complete redefinition of project | 110,000 sqm / 500 apts / 173 suites/ 2,000 sqm commercial | Zaha Hadid Architects // Inhouse Redesign // Sordo Madaleno - Bozzo Estructuras

• Espacio Condesa | Mixed use | 268,000 sqm. | Skidmore Owings and Merril Interior design - Broissin

• Vidarte | Mall | 17,800 sqm. | Legorreta // Ares Arquitectos // Inhouse

• Manzanillo | Power centre | 10,000 sqm | Ares Arquitectos

• Fibraplus Offices and parking| 7,800 sqm. | Design and supervision

SORDOMADALENO ARQUITECTOS | SMA

Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

Architect - Interior Design

Design and management of high end interior design projects. I was involved in all the phases of design, from concept to construction documents. In order to achieve my objectives, was required a constant revision of the project with specialists, engineers and providers, for the client meetings i nurtured my negotiation, active listening and communication skills to reach out their needs.

• Punto Mar | Residential and 8 amenities | 85,000 sqm | Acapulco, Mexico

• Campos Elíseos / Reforma | Luxury apartment | 550 sqm. | CDMX, Mexico

• Mitikah Tower | Residential - Schematics | 50,000 sqm | CDMX, Mexico

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Feb 2011 - Actual Architect

Strategy and planning from concept design to construction documents. Sustainable assessment, interior design, visualizations and use of technology.

• Residential High End | 450 sqm | San José del Cabo, Baja California

• Interior design for co-living residences | Hi-hab | 1,500 sqm | CDMX, Polanco

• Vertiz 1320 | 6 levels apartment building | 1,000 sqm | CDMX - Del Valle

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Residential and commercial projects

NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

Project leader

Cultural | 7,750 sqm site | 3,250 sqm construction | Oaxaca, Mexico

CIESAS South Pacific required their new headquarters for Social Anthropology which implied an integration with the natural and cultural context with a minimal footprint in a protected area. I coordinated the project design from concept to construction documents with a team of 5 architects and specialists. Achievements: Reuse of water, permeable pavements, thermal control, natural lighting design for energy optimization, endemic vegetation and green roofs. Reduction in the use of concrete, mixing rigid frames and brick vaults. DUEPEI

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

Designer and construction supervisor Interior and furniture design, negotiation with clients, supervision on site. Participation from concept to turn key delivery to the client.

This house for vacation has a wonderful terrace with an open dinning area, fire pit, infinity pool and a jacuzzi, the glass is designed to open from side to side in order to connect the common interior areas to the terrace, at the upper levels it has an studio and 4 rooms with walking closets and bathrooms each one. Harnessing the views to the golf course and the pacific is the highlight of this house. The travertine and parota gives a fresh look to this home at the coast.

in a site of 72,500 sqm the commercial corridor and stores are 10,000 sqm. In collaboration with ARES the project was redefined in order to give comfort to the shopping customers at the square with natural views. The customer experience plays the main role, giving to them natural views and natural shading with vegetation or creative structures which are outstanding.

FIBRAPLUS

ALDHEA | MANZANILLO, COLIMA

POWER CENTRE | DESIGNED by ARES | 10,000 sqm.

FIBRAPLUS | DESIGN MANAGER

Design and construction supervision for the new offices in Santa Fe, the expansion of the group required new areas for the new colleagues. In a double, we created a mezzanine for the directors offices 2 new meeting rooms with an industrial style in concrete, black and wooden finishes. The furniture is Herman Miller.

FIBRAPLUS SANTA FE OFFICE 2021 | SANTA FE, MEXICO CITY DESIGN AND

It took 6 weeks to design and build up the new offices, 80% of materials were reused adapting the hollows to the existing glass modules, the construction was in phases to keep a continuous operation.

The lighting design played a main role to bring a warmer atmosphere to the meeting rooms .

The furniture is Herman Miller, using a palette of grays and wood.

This underground parking in Santa Fe in a building of the group had several pedestrian circulation problems and dangerous crossings with vehicles and the stores at the core were not visible once the customers went out the supermarket.

Designing the ceilings, epoxic floors in neutrals, the use of vibrant colors at walls and columns and lighting we enhanced the environment to create a more playful and interactive transition for the customers and induce their circulation to the secondary shops at the center of the park area.

A new proposal for the unused common hall was required, in order to bring new life and invite; the design consisted in create flexible atmospheres. Divided by a wooden moving wall the area could be divided in case of an event. This spaces were a coworking area, a lounge which could transform into a cinema, staired seatings to watch the paddel games out of the hall. The furniture were selected in accordance to the different users in the area.

Santa Fe

Coworking y sala de TV

Puertas rotadas

In order to adapt the house to the curved front line of the site, i divided the house in 3 solid volumes connected by bridges. Creating a transition between volumes anyone this house bring the people to an introverted atmosphere harnessing the contrast of light and shadows to mitigate the heat on one hand and on the other express emotions with the natural light.

This home is constructed around a tree at the center of the site, the same day my client born, his father seed this tree. As the years passed it has a big emotional bond. So the house was designed considering the existing trees. The idea is to creat focused views to the garden so these windows can frame different aspects of the environment instead bringing a wide view. The geometry allow different courts with different uses but mantaining the house surrounded by nature.

In on of the best areas of Mexico City rises Hi Hab, a new living tipology.

Based in the growing tendency of sharing, new typologies have arisen the latest years like the Co-working spaces, this paradigm shift is translated toliving areas.

Mixing a community with media and technology is the bet of this disruptive idea where the capsule hotel meets the benefits of community and networking.

Opción 1

Mexico City | Polanco-Anzures, CDMX

Mexico City | Polanco-Anzures, CDMX

Hihab Coliving

4 Prototypes Amenities | Facades | Lighting Design Finishes

Hihab Coliving 4 Prototypes | Amenities Facades Lighting Design Finishes

Hihab | Coliving 4 Prototypes Amenities | Facades | Lighting Design Finishes

Standards of design for several developments Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico

Standards of design for several developments Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico

Standards of design for several developments Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico

Located in a centric area of Mexico City rises Hi Hab, a new apartment building tipology.

Located in a centric area of Mexico City rises Hi Hab, a new apartment building tipology.

Located in a centric area of Mexico City rises Hi Hab, a new apartment building tipology.

Based in the growing tendency to share among the people, new typologies have arisen the latest years like the Co-working this paradigm shift is translated to co-living as The Collective in London mixed with the capabilities of technology.

Based in the growing tendency to share among the people, new typologies have arisen the latest years like the Co-working this paradigm shift is translated to co-living as The Collective in London mixed with the capabilities of technology.

Based in the growing tendency to share among the people, new typologies have arisen the latest years like the Co-working this paradigm shift is translated to co-living as The Collective in London mixed with the capabilities of technology.

Mixing a community with media and technology is the bet of thi where the capsule hotel meets the benefits of community and netw Pod bed prototype

Mixing a community with media and technology is the bet of thi where the capsule hotel meets the benefits of community and netw Pod bed prototype

Mixing a community with media and technology is the bet of thi where the capsule hotel meets the benefits of community and netw Pod bed prototype

Independent practice

Independent practice

Independent practice

Coliving: Hi Hab

Coliving: Hi Hab

Coliving: Hi Hab

CCTV Pantry

Mexico City | Polanco-Anzures, CDMX

Located in a centric area in Mexico City, the purpose was to design a medium density dwelling building. The main constraint was the site with 10 meters front by 20 meters deep.

The first premise was to accomplish natural ventilation and illumination in each space by an inner courtyard in order to avoid extractors and artificial light as