CARLOS RAFAEL SALINAS GONZÁLEZ Architect, MSc Urbanism
Eugenia 626 7-502 Col. del Valle, Benito Juárez. 03100, México, D.F. Telephone: +52 55 55367514 Mobile: +521 55 3466 3394 crsalinasg@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Urban Planner/ Urban Designer Transconsult S.A. de C.V. - Mexico City (July 2014 - Present) Advisor for the elaboration of the Sustainable Mobility Strategy for the metropolitan region of La Laguna, Mexico. Research, analysis and mapping of urban and regional trends. Responsible for the elaboration of strategies and projects for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and the integration of transit infrastructure within existing urban environments.
Master of Science (MSc), Urbanism, (Cum Laude) Delft University of Technology. TU Delft. The Netherlands. (2011 - 2013) European Postgraduate Master in Urbanism. Strategies and Design for cities and territories.
Urban Design Internship Urhahn Urban Design - Amsterdam (November 2013 - April 2014) Scenario conceptualization and elaboration of strategic urban design proposals for the reconfiguration of port and industrial areas in several locations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Assistance in the participatory planning sessions for the Oostenburg Area in Amsterdam and Space-S in Eindhoven. Architect Freelance Delft - Mexico City (October 2011 - November 2013) Elaboration of renders, presentation drawings and visualizations for architecture and landscape projects. Junior Architect EmergeArq - Mexico City (December 2009 - December 2010) Architectural design and elaboration of construction drawings for executive projects. Rendering, elaboration of photomontages and architectural proposals for the renovation of dwellings, offices and restaurants. Architecture Internship. CC Arquitectos - Mexico City (June 2009 - August 2009) Elaboration of technical drawings, presentation posters and construction site visits as part of the final construction phase of the "Mexipuerto Ciudad Azteca" public transport hub. Social Service at Self-help housing Architectural Support Program. UNAM - Mexico City (February 2009 - June 2009) Field-work and elaboration of architectural projects for self-construction dwellings in marginalized communities. Group coordination in the elaboration of architectural surveys, site analysis and architectural and urban design proposals for NGO's and public institutions.
Semestre d'échange en Urbanisme Università IUAV di Venezia. Italie. (2012) Master exchange program. Urbanism. Recycling city. Lifecycles, embodied energy, inclusion. Studio conducted by Bernardo Secchi and Paola Viganò. Bachelor in Architecture. Full Architect accreditation. (Cum Laude) Faculty of Architecture. National Autonomous University of Mexico. UNAM. (2005 – 2010)
LANGUAGES Spanish (Mother tongue) English (Advanced level) French (Advanced level)
SKILLS Urban Design, Territorial Strategic Planning, Architectural Design, Autocad, Revit, Adobe Suite, 3DMax, ArcMap, GIS, Space Syntax, SketchUp, Rendering, Hand-drawing techniques.
AWARDS Honourable Mention at the “Urban Competition 2014”. Public Space Authority of Mexico City.
Intervention
Justus en Louise van Effen Scholarship (2011 - 2013). Delft University of Technology. The Netherlands. Gabino Barreda Prize 2011. Prize awarded to the student that obtained the highest grades of the generation. Faculty of Architecture. UNAM. Gustavo Baz Prize 2010. Award given to the students that have distinguised themselves for its participation in Social Service programs with high social impact that improve the life conditions and promote social and economic development in poor communities of Mexico.