IRENE LOMONTE
Architect & Interior Designer
+39 351 3737956
EXPERIENCE
Design Manager
ilomonte@gmail.com
Milan | Italy
Full Time | Las Catalinas Design Department
02/2021 - 12/2023
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Client Liaison and Design Manager: Led client interactions and managed 60+ residential and commercial projects during design and pre-construction phases.
Architectural Drawing Review: Conducted detailed reviews of interior and architectural drawings to ensure coherence across information layers, and compliance with construction regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with sales teams, project professionals and contractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
Marketing Material Development: Created effective marketing materials supporting sales and rental initiatives, including master plans and lot plans for two new development phases.
Architectural Design: Designed 4+ retail and urban spaces in alignment with town design guidelines and master plans, such as plazas and commercial and gastronomic projects.
Interior Designer
Full Time | Sens Interior Design
10/2019 - 02/2021
San José, Costa Rica
Interior Space Design: Conceptualized and designed interior spaces for 7+ high-end residential clients and commercial partners focusing on hospitality projects.
Project Collaboration and Supervision: Partnered with architects and contractors to oversee ongoing projects, final construction plans, shop drawings, fabrication processes, and on-site installations.
3D Visualization: Created detailed 3D models of proposed interior spaces and furniture designs to facilitate client approvals and project visualization.
Technical Specifications Development: Developed comprehensive technical and product specifications books (FF&E) for all custom projects, ensuring precise implementation and quality control.
Designer
Internship | Studio Scacchetti Associati
11/2017 - 04/2018
Milan, Italy
Technical Drawings: Developed technical drawings for two furniture collections showcased at Salone del Mobile 2018
Client Engagement and Fabrication Oversight: Participated in client meetings and oversaw the fabrication process, including the selection of materials and fabrics.
SUMMARY
As a professional with 10+ years of experience specializing in architectural, interior, and urban design, I am a self-starter with demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities. I have worked on a diverse range of projects, spanning various types and scales.
I thrive in multi-disciplinary teams and bring experience in design management, serving as a client and project liaison. My expertise includes conceptualization, design processes, site and building analysis, technical drawings, and construction supervision.
Residential | Hospitality | Commercial | Cultural Educational | Urban | Landscape | Furniture | Product
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SketchUp Pro Twinmotion Keyshot | Vray Rhinoceros Microsoft Office MS Project
SOFT SKILLS
Time Management
Leadership
Client Oriented
Resourceful
Creative thinking
LANGUAGES
spoken & written skills
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Verbal & Graphic Communication
Attention to detail
EXPERIENCE
Architect Full Time | Arquitectura Total
02/2014 - 02/2019
San José, Costa Rica
Building Redevelopment: redeveloped existing structures and designed new construction phases for three large-scale educational projects.
Urban Design: Engaged in urban design by conceptualizing and developing three large-scale civic projects, with multi-functional spaces that cater to diverse community needs through urban site analysis and collaborative community workshops.
Residential Design: Led the architectural design of residential projects in collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver cohesive and well-integrated designs.
Technical Drawings and Project Supervision: Developed detailed technical drawings and provided on-site supervision throughout the construction phase.
Assistant Professor Full Time | Universidad LCI Véritas
05/2014 - 02/2017
San José, Costa Rica
Design Workshop: Collaborated with a team of professors in a multi-disciplinary design workshop focused on design principles and interactive projects.
Digital Fabrication: Collaborated with the Digital Fabrication Lab for different interactive exhibition projects displayed at two design festivals.
EDUCATION
Specializing Master
Politecnico di Milano | POLI.Design
03/2017 - 04/2018
Milan, Italy
MID4A - Industrial Design for Architecture
Undergraduate Degree
Universidad LCI Véritas
04/2007 - 08/2013
San José, Costa Rica
Licenciate in Architecture - cum laude
Postgraduate Diploma
Universidad LCI Véritas
09/2015 - 03/2016
San José, Costa Rica
Technical Specifications for Construction - Master Format
TRAINING & COURSES
Budget & Planning for Construction
CFIA - Federate College of Engineers & Architects
San José, Costa Rica 2018
Project Planning Tools
Interior Design
Universidad LCI Véritas
San José, Costa Rica 2014
Bachelor of Interior Design Courses
Performative Urbanism
MIT - Universidad LCI Véritas
Boston, Massachusetts 2011
Territorial Systems Integration Workshop
International Design Workshop
Universidad LCI Véritas
NYC, New York 2010
Retail & Visual Merchandising
RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Charter Award
“Neighborhood, District, and Corridor”
Oklahoma, United States 2022
Beach Town, Las Catalinas
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
Collaborative Project
“Sustainable Housing for the Middle Class”
San José, Costa Rica 2014
Domus Magazine
México, Central America & Caribbean
July 2014, page 51
First Place | Design Competition
“Spaces for Community”
San José, Costa Rica 2013
Proposal for Train Station Las Pecosas
Private Institution & community