“Trip Diaries” Planes, talks, Dreams A brief overview of a travel itinerary that constitutes my most recent activities, vocation and spirit.
Typed by David Cadena Suite 514, TSH, Rotterdam Winter, 2017
-An airplane crosses nearby, flying over the clouds…⚡-[Paper plane Engine sounds]-
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Youth is a species in constant motion, In the next few years a huge crowd of humans will claim an emergent urgency: Their right to travel� Guest, room 514, TSH
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1. [Intro] Talking about Revolutions --
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Experience
From Bogota to Rotterdam
8 stops and 80.000 Hours -3.
[Exit] Links Summary & Contact
Language Native Spanish Proficient English can survive with Italian, Struggles with French
1. [Intro] Talking about revolutions…
[EARLY MORNING. TSH CAFE. DOWNSTAIRS]
-An old man,seating on the bar, asks:
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What drives you?... [Zoom in]
—-after recovering from an unexpected encounter- David, says: —Unexpected encounters
“My interests lie in the intersection of disciplines that produce new life. New life is young… and nurturing a young spirit means embracing mobility and assimilating constant transformation, -mutation-
A: How did you get here? … D: Last summer 2016, I had the chance to participate Venice Biennale
of an exhibition in the Venice Biennale at Palazzo Mora. That experience changed my life, I was coming for first time in Europe and then, While participating of the event, I came to The Netherlands and stayed for a few days at The Student Hotel in Amsterdam. Beautiful memories!.
A: So you’re back in TSH. D: Yes, I had a great stay and loved the country, I
—Australia, The Netherlands
decided to come to The Netherlands for a year to participate of the Cultural Exchange Agreement available between Australian and Dutch Governments. Currently I’m a guest here…
A: What do you like about the Hotel? Cultural Exchange
Young Spirit, New Life
Mix of uses
D: I feel identified with the ideas materialised in the Projects of TSH. Young spirit, Hybrid architectural programs, mix of uses and desire to recover and celebrate forgotten structures!, it’s Architectural Utopia and Real!… a fertile atmosphere for curious people… propels creativity. right now I’m making some drawings and writing… The TSH environment is a powerful tool for dreamers to achieve great things, projects like TSH Maastricht, Florence and Berlin are amazing samples of the realities I would like to participate of.
A:What’s your experience... D: I’ve been part of very diverse collectives, from Utopia and Reality
global companies like IKEA and architectural firms to smaller groups working for design competitions. That path, has inspired me to keep trying new challenges and thrive in evolving environments both professional and Academic. Working in TSH projects would be like being part of a revolution that could help new generations to achieve great things, I’d like to be part of that master plan.
Revolution
A: What do you have in that bag? —Metaphysics
D: I bring a Metaphysical toolbox: Young Spirit; Sensibility; Will Power A: What’s next? D: The next page describes recent journeys that constitute my identity and experiences ➤➤ Continue reading for more info and links
2. [On Air]
From Bogota to Rotterdam ➤
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8 Stops and 80 thousand hours JAN-JUL 2016
VCE IT
Expositor at The Venice Biennale 2016: “Reporting from the Front”
▼ It took me about 8 years to get to Rotterdam since I graduated from my bachelor in 2008.
❏ ➤See press video
This drawing constitutes a brief overview of a flight itinerary. A Transatlantic journey
➤Exhibit Pictures
During these years I’ve had the opportunity to nurture my spirit and creativity thriving through diverse environments and contributing to different associations and teams.
➤Download App
Parallel to my academic interests and work in the intersection between Art and Architecture, I’ve participated of Architectural firms; Academic and professional competitions; Hospitality companies, and Global organisations like IKEA.
Work: “Kheirourgos Scenography”: A current state of precarious equilibrium
➤ Travel Blog
▼ MEL, AU
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Melbourne, Australia
2008-2010
BOG CO
▼ BOG, CO
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Bogota, Colombia
▼ VCE,IT Venice, Italy
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2008-2010
2008-2010
BOG
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Competitions Urban Design, Landscape & Leisure Architecture
B.Arch
M.Arch
Bachelor Of Architecture
Master of Architecture [Ongoing]
Bogota, Colombia Los Andes, University 2003-2008 Santiago de Chile, Chile Catholic University of Chile (1 year as Exchange Student)
Sydney, Australia University of Sydney 2014-2019
After graduating from my bachelor in 2008, I participated of diverse multidisciplinary groups. Navigate my portfolio of work now!
2011-2013
MEL AU
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RTM
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AUG-NOV 2016
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SYD AU
Screen Printing Project
NOV-DEC 2016
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AMS NL
[Theory proposer at University of Sydney] Directed by: Artist Andrew Hurle
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Air for Experiment
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Theme: ”Subjectivity in prescribed Worlds”.
➤See Trip Pics
2018 Future
[Visitor] Transartists and Dutch Culture: Seminars and Workshops taking place in Delft and Amsterdam
I want to be part of revolutions that help new generations. In the next few years I’m committed to expand my Knowledge and pursue a PHD degree in Post 9/11 Architectural Theory.
▼ RTM,NL
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Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Future Destinations:
I’m applying for exchange at the University of Eindhoven, and Aarhus School of Design in Denmark.
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EIN, NL
Eindhoven, Netherlands
AAR, NL
2014-2016
Aarhus, Denmark
SYD AU ▼ SYD,AU
Sydney, Australia
Master of Architecture at The University of Sydney
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SYD
Focus: Studies on Theory, Contemporary Ecologies (post9.11).
AU
I’m interested in forgotten structures and [nonarchitectures];
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“From dishwasher to Assistant Manager” TAJ Hospitality Assistant Manager Worked my way up from glassy to assistant manager in the Company’s Cocktail Bars in Melbourne: “The Red Hummingbird and The emerald Peacock” Proposed a Layout for ”The Third Place”
The potential of anonymity and investigations in inoperative beings.
Ikea Kitchen Planner
❒ ➤ “A story of an Ikea co-worker that has produced new life and freedom”
Parallel to my academic and research work I worked as Kitchen Planner in IKEA, Australia. My job in IKEA has enhanced my ability to work in a team and contribute to common goals in the world of democratic design.
❒ ➤Portfolio ➤Writing Experiments: “Abandonment and Freedom, 3 New Species Uncovered”
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Links Summary
Venice Biennale ➤See press video ➤Exhibit Pictures ➤Travel Blog ➤Download App
Work Portfolio ➤Portfolio
Screen Printing Project ➤See Exhibit
Air for Experiment Diary ➤See Trip Pics
Ikea Journey: “Flat Packed and on The Way” ➤“A story of an Ikea co-worker that has produced new life and freedom”
Writing Experiments ➤Writing Experiments: “Abandonment and Freedom, 3 New Species Uncovered”
WebSite ➤Visit My Website “in continuous evolution”
Contact M. 0617166201 E. david.hcg@gmail.com Instagram
Illustrations: Hand Drawn and Coloured Digitalised through a mobile phone last December 2016
“Sapo y Mosca Dreams”
“Llueve Afuera” 7 Degrees, 11:19pm
TSH Rotterdam, The Netherlands Room 514 Reflexiones Tardías