Jorge A Tiscare単o Design + Visualization Portfolio
JORGE A. TISCAREÑO 12219 Sunlight Peak Ln ▪ Humble, TX 77346 ▪ 915.449.9114 ▪ jatiscareno@gmail.com ▪ www.jorgetiscareno.com
Award Winning Designer ▪ Digital Design Expert ▪ Experience Project Manager Design Visualization Evangelist ▪ Successful Conference Speaker Award winning Architectural and Digital Designer with extensive experience on a wide range of project type, scope and scale. Involved in the Design Direction of local and cross-office design teams for multiple projects ranging from local to international projects. Gather multiple awards for architectural design, 3D Visualization and Graphic Design, from such entities as the AIA, ACI, Gensler and Rice University. Registered Architect in Mexico, IDP and NAAB in process. Accomplished Design Manager for both architectural and digital design projects. Able to raise project profitability and cut schedules by implementing efficient interoperable workflows, all in conjunction with clients goal achievements and satisfaction. Successful track as conference speaker and judge for national and international digital design and architectural conferences such as Autodesk University, Texas Society of Architects Convention, Design Modeling Visualization Conference, Gensler and CGarchitect. Innovative and talented Lead Designer, called upon time-after-time by company leadership for top marketing endeavors for Fortune 500 company presentations strategies, national and international design competitions, in-house marketing campaigns, award competitions. Proven record of developing a lasting relationship with new and existing clients through great communication, innovative design and efficient visual communication technology integration.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Innovative Design ▪ 3D Technology Integration ▪ Project Coordination ▪ Visual Communication Expert Cross-Office Experience ▪ Workflow Optimization ▪ Team Management ▪ Graphic Design Virtual Design and Construction Industry Expertise ▪ Client Service ▪ Communication ▪ Design Visualization
VIRTUAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
AutoCAD ▪ Revit ▪ 3ds Max ▪ SketchBook ▪ Showcase ▪ Autodesk Design Suite Mental Ray ▪ Photoshop ▪ Illustrator ▪ InDesign ▪ Premier ▪ After Effects Vray ▪ Sketchup ▪ Acrobat ▪ MS Office ▪ Camtasia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHW GROUP, Houston, TX ▪ 2010 – Present Interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners and educators, with projects in 23 states and three countries and is recognized as one of the top five education design firms in America. It spans across 8 offices with 400+ professionals. SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER Recruited to join the firm by the design team. Accountable for lead project design, team design direction, 3d technology implementation and corporate marketing leadership. In charge of holistic design for educational projects ranging from pre-k to higher education. Leader in the integration of digital design technologies in every phase of the project cycle, for local office and across the firm in several states. Evangelized the early implementation of BIM in conjunction with design visualization for all projects to accelerate the design process and decision making.
Pioneered the use of Revit as a conceptual and schematic design tool, thus streamlining the design delivery process. Full integration of graphic design within the architectural design process, thus explored and achieved innovative implementation of the right graphic design to correlate with each specific project need. Established an efficient virtual design workflow between design and 3d technology thus increasing the value of all 3d data generated in the life span of a project and adding value to 3d design modeling techniques. Integrated a conceptual base approach to design with digital technologies to explore, validate and communicate more options in a more efficient manner.
GENSLER, Houston, TX ▪ 2005 - 2010 Worldwide design firm of more than 3000 architects, designers, planners and consultants in 42 locations worldwide. Serving Fortune 500 companies including the top 10 and it ranks consistently as the #1 design firm in America. DESIGN VISUALIZATION MANAGER (FIRMWIDE) / ASSOCIATE Joined the Gensler Houston office as a design visualization expert in charge of all virtual design needs for some of the top oil and energy companies in the world. Quickly moved to a south central regional virtual design role and eventually to a firmwide Design Visualization Manager role, coordinating with a core of experts across 35 offices and with the IT and VDC departments of the firm. Selected four years in a row as a member to the firmwide Design Leadership Council in charge of 3d technology under the Virtual Design and Construction practice.
Awarded the prestigious Gene Watanabe design excellence award in 2006 for body of work in design and visualization. Optimized firmwide VDC standards by opening information silos, benchmarking projects, cutting reseller’s expenditures, establishing trust and improving communication with top management and I.T. leadership. Developed a firmwide financial and implementation model for design visualization that included software standardization, people management, office classes, forecasting, profit margin analysis, deliverables, proposals and pricing policies. Lead and managed a global group of digital design experts across the firm. Developed, executed, monitored and optimized group standards throughout the globe in English and in Spanish. Recognized as a leader in Visual Communication Technologies across the firm globally, elected member of the firm’s leadership council and invited to senior level corporate leadership meetings to establish the direction of the company.
ALVIDREZ ARCHITECTS, El Paso, TX ▪ 2003 - 2005 Alvidrez Architects is an award winning design firm with offices in two locations with a team of 25 professionals with a market specialty in Higher Education, Ecclesiastical and Retail design. LEAD SENIOR DESIGNER Project Architect in charge of design and project management of a wide range of project types, scope and size. Lead and managed all digital design in the office. Marketing Specialist in charge of development of firm’s strategy and approach to specific clients and projects, research, designing, writing and production of proposals, presentations, collateral materials, and project management of multiple marketing efforts.
Garnered several architectural design awards, playing a key role in each project as digital design leader. Developed and implemented visual communication technologies for the design delivery process and for marketing endeavors such as competitions, RFP’s, project presentations and construction documents. Introduced virtual design and design visualization to the company, leveraging Autodesk products and others to enhance the design process, streamline design delivery and reduce change orders.
Jorge A. Tiscareño
SENIOR DESIGNER – MIJARES MORA ARCHITECTS, El Paso, TX ▪ 2001 - 2003 As a senior designer, created and developed overall design concepts, formulated design presentation strategies, and provided creative and process leadership in multiple projects through all it phases. As a marketing leader provided strategic thinking, understanding of the market, and the ability to express the firm’s brand, experience, and point of view in a variety of ways.
Pioneered the use of digital design technologies in all phases of the design process. Awarded prestigious AIA design award for museum project. Lead senior designer of project. Added service and delivery value to the firm by implementing innovative visual communication technologies to the design and delivery process as well as all marketing efforts.
DESIGNER/ CAD MANAGER – LUCERO MELENDEZ ARCHITECTS, El Paso, TX ▪ 2000 - 2001 PROJECT ARCHITECT / DESIGNER – WRIGHT AND DALBIN ARCHITECTS, El Paso, TX ▪ 1995 - 2000
CONFERENCES 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008 ▪ Autodesk University ▪ Various topics on Digital Design and Visualization ▪ Las Vegas 2012 ▪ 3DCAMP ▪ Panel on Architecture, Design and Visualization ▪ Houston 2011 ▪ Texas Society of Architects Convention ▪ The Advantages of Visualization for Design Exploration ▪ Dallas 2008, 2007 ▪ Design, Modeling, Visualization Conference ▪ Topics on BIM and Visualization ▪ Boston, San Diego
TEACHING
Design Visualization ▪ College Faculty ▪ School of Architecture ▪ UACJ, Mexico ▪ 2005 Mexican Architectural History ▪ College Faculty ▪ School of Architecture ▪ UACJ, Mexico ▪ 2005 TRAINING
Leadership and Management ▪ Super Meeting Seminars ▪ Gensler Firmwide Revit ▪ Various Classes ▪ AU & Gensler Firmwide Autodesk Design Suite ▪ Various Classes ▪ AU Design Visualization ▪ Various Classes ▪ AU & DMVC
EDUCATION
REGISTERED ARCHITECT IN MEXICO ▪ Since 1998 Post Graduate ▪ Design Theory + Technology ▪ UNAM-UACJ ▪ 1997 Bachelor in Architecture ▪ UACJ, Mexico ▪ 1995 LANGUAGE
Bilingual ▪ Proficient in Spanish ▪ Read ▪ Write ▪ Cultural
Jorge A. Tiscareño
Jorge A. Tiscareño
Design Awards 2010 ▪ Best Graphic Solution Award ▪ Willow Waterhole Charrette ▪ Rice University Design Alliance 2009 ▪ AIA Design Award ▪ Water Resource Center, El Paso Texas ▪ Mijares Mora Architects (Lead Designer) 2009 ▪ AIA Design Award ▪ St. Stephen Catholic Church, El Paso Texas ▪ Alvidrez Architects (Design Team) 2008 ▪ AIA Design Award ▪ Eastwood High School, El Paso Texas ▪ Alvidrez Architects (Design Team) 2006 ▪ Watanabe Award ▪ Excellence in Digital Design ▪ Gensler Firmwide Design Award 2003 ▪ AIA Design Award ▪ Region 19 Dinosaur Time Zone, El Paso Texas ▪ Alvidrez Architects (Design Team) 1998 ▪ ACI Best Retail Award ▪ Jake’s Coffeehouse Shop, El Paso Texas ▪ Wright + Dalbin Architects (Lead Designer)
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Design + Process
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Social Sciences Building Hohai University Nanjing, China 376,000 sf Lead Designer @ SHW Group
Client: Hohai University, Ministry of Education of China 9-story, 376,000 square foot building comprised of an Institute for Foreign Language, School of Law, School of Marxism, and School of Public Policy Status: Design Competition, Shortlist Finalist (Pending Final Selection). Budget: $95 million
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Hohai Social Sciences Building - Design Process
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C. Ramirez Water Resources Learning Center (TECH20) El Paso, TX, USA 27,000 sf 2009 AIA El Paso Design Award Lead Designer/ Visualization @ Mijares-Mora Architects Client: El Paso Water Utilities 27,000 sf / 21 Acre Site 256 People Auditorium, 16 Area Exhibit Hall, Classrooms, Main Lobby Hall, Administration 260 People Amphitheater, Outdoor Plaza, Wildlife, Flora and Xeriscape Areas Status: Completed 2007 Budget: $6 million
Water Resource Learning Center - Design Process
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Water Resource Learning Center - Design Process
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Block 99 & 121 Towers Houston, TX, USA
Lead Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Trammel Crow 800,000 sf Office Tower and 1,000 room Convention Hotel Tower Status: Feasibility Study, ongoing
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Pine Shadows Elementary Spring Branch I.S.D. Houston, TX, USA 70,000 sf
Lead Designer/ Visualization @ SHW Group Client: Spring Branch Independent School District Students: 800 Status: Under Construction to be completed by August 2012 Budget: $25 million
Pine Shadows Elementary School - Design Process
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Pine Shadows Elementary School - Design Process
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Pine Shadows Elementary School - Design Process
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Blacksbrug High School Montgomery County P.S. Blacksburg, VA, USA 280,000 sf Lead Designer/ Visualization @ SHW Group
Client: Montgomery County Public Schools Students: 1,600 Status: Under Construction to be completed by July 2013 Budget: $60 million
Blacksburg High School - Design Process
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort Complex San Diego, CA, USA 1.3 million sf Senior Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Nickelodeon Recreation, Miller Global Properties LLC Seven story Mixed Use Hotel comprised of one 450 Key Visitor Hotel and a 200 Key Business Hotel with associated visitor related Restaurants and Retail Use with a 100,000 sf Pool Deck with Attractions Status: On Hold
Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort - Design Process
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“The Mix” Mixed Use Development Houston, TX, USA
Lead Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Crosspoint Properties Midtown 3 1/2 City Block Development comprised of 3 Hotel/ Residential Towers with High End 3 Level Retail Spaces. Activated Sidewalks and Roof areas. Incorporated Parking Garages. Status: Feasibility Study, Ongoing
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Learning Center BP Westlake Campus Houston, TX, USA 65,000 sf Senior Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: BP British Petroleum New Learning and Technology Center, part of the ongoing Masterplan Campus. Status: Competition
BP Westlake Learning Center - Design Process
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The Domain Premium Lifestyle Center Austin, TX, USA 1.6 million sf Senior Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Endeavor Real Estate Group Major Expansion to Lifestyle Center, Luxury, Couture and Contemporary Fashion Spaces, Restaurants and Bars, three Hotels, 3.5 million sf of Office Space, 4,500 Residential Units (by other), Lush Pedestrial-Friendly, Open Air Setting and Plazas. Status: Under Construction in Phase, 2012 Apps: AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, 3ds Max Design
The Domain Lifestyle Center - Design Process
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Global Center for Science and Technology Fort Bend I.S.D. Houston, TX, USA 75,000 sf Lead Designer/ Visualization @ SHW Group Client: Fort Bend Independent School District Students: 600 Status: Design Development, On hold Budget: $45 million
Global Center for Science and Technology - Design Process
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Global Center for Science and Technology - Design Process
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Net Zero Elementary Pflugerville I.S.D. Pflugerville, TX, USA 92,500 sf
Lead Designer @ SHW Group Client: Pflugerville Independent School District Students: 800 Status: Winners of a Design Competition Design Development Budget: $30 million
Net Zero Elementary School - Design Process
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Child Development Center Halliburton North Park Houston, TX, USA 10,000 sf Lead Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Halliburton One Level 7 Classroom Center for 160 Children with Kitchen, Administration, Nursing Room, Tutorial Room 12,000 sf Enclosed Playground Status: Completed Oct 2009 Budget: $1,500,000
Halliburton Child Development Center - Design Process
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UTEP Hall of Honor El Paso, TX, USA 10,200 sf Lead Designer @ Alvidrez Architecture
Client: University of Texas at El Paso Two Level Hall of Honor at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center. Comprised of a Lobby/ Gallery and Super sized Graphic Light Boxes; also a Multi-Media Display Gallery and Reception Area. Status: Built 2003 Budget: $1,500,000
UTEP Health and Nursing School El Paso, TX, USA 180,000 sf Designer @ Alvidrez Architecture
Client: UTEP + UT System New College Multilevel Building in keeping with the University Buthanese Architectural Style. Status: Competition
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
New Plant Project 3P Houston Houston, TX, USA 15 Acre Lead Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Plastic Omnium 3P Houston New Proposed Manufacturing Plant and Warehouse that included Operational Facility, Social Lab, Administration Offices, Warehouse. Status: Design-Build Competition
Houston Ballet Center for Dance Houston, TX, USA 180,000 sf Senior Designer/ Visualization @ Gensler
Client: Houston Ballet New Multi-Function 6 level Performing Arts Headquarters, consisting of Dance Studios, Administrative Offices a Black Box Theater and a small Residential Lodging. Status: Under Construction, Completion 2011 Budget: $40 million Apps: AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design
Jorge A. Tiscare単o
Design Visualization 3D Artist + Director
3201 Louisiana Retail Center 3D Artist
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Hess Tower Interiors DV Director Managed 8 people/ 4 office location DV team to produce 60+ renderings in 6 weeks.
BP Angola DV Director/ 3D Artist
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BP Westlake Masterplan DV Director/ 3D Artist Complete DV Services to ongoing Campus Development, including ongoing images updates and multiple animations.
Julia Ideson Library Addition DV Director Managed DV Team, Art Direction, QC, Budget and Time Management.
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Valencia Hotel DV Director/ 3D Artist
Kirby Mixed Use Center DV Director/ 3D Artist
Software Experience Autodesk
AutoCAD
Expert 2d drafting, 3d modeling, Architectural construction documents, Xref, model space/ paper space, heavy integration with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Illustrator
3ds Max/ 3ds Max Design
Expert 3d design and modeling, mental ray and other rendering engines, animation, photorealistic imagery, heavy integration with Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup
Revit Architecture
Advance Conceptual massing, design modeling, construction documents, family creation, mental ray rendering, 3d views, presentations, heavy integration with 3ds Max, AutoCAD
Mental Ray
Advance Conceptual and photorealistc imagery, animation, photon and final gather
Showcase
Advance Testing and workflow implementation, In-house and client presentations
iray SketchBook Designer
Alias Design
Seek Beta and Charter Member Apps
Software Experience
Moderate Early testing and pipeline implementation Moderate Conceptual and schematic design sketching, integrated with AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Revit Moderate Conceptual nurb modeling, integrated with 3ds Max and Revit Advance Specific and general models for Revit Beta tester for 3ds Max, Showcase and AutoCAD Charter member for Newport iphone Sketchbook AutoCAD WS
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Rendering Engines Vray
Brazil Accurender
Expert All levels of still imagery from conceptual to High-end photoreaistic, HD animations Advance Photorealistic and conceptual imagery Expert Stills and animations using Radiosity, plug-in for AutoCAD 3d models
Google Sketchup
Expert Design exploration and high level modeling highly integrated in digital workflow with 3ds Max, Revit and AutoCAD
Earth Pro
Expert Used to obtain site images and terrains global placements of architectural models
Building Maker
Moderate Quick environment building modeling
Picasa
Expert Photo organization and manipulation
Word
Advance All forms of word processing editing, composition and document creation
MS Office
Powerpoint
Excel Publisher
Software Experience
Expert All levels of digital presentation, automated or manual, simple or with effects Moderate Simple table and formula manipulation Moderate Marketing material and brochure creation
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Adobe Photoshop
Illustrator
Advance Graphic Design and marketing, integration with AutoCAD
InDesign
Advance Marketing material and presentations
Premier
Advance Computer animation video editing and output, integration with 3ds Max
After Effects
Lightroom RAW
Acrobat Pro
Software Experience
Expert All levels of photo/image manipulation and enhancement, graphic design/ composition material texture creation for 3ds Max
Advance Computer animation manipulation and Enhancement, integration with 3ds Max Moderate Photography organization and manipulation Moderate Photography manipulation, integration with Photoshop Expert Creation of all levels of material for collaboration and presentation
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