professional experience
maria saraguro
WELCOME
INTRODUCTION
RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant with a Master’s degree from the University of Westminster with over two years of professional experience in educational, residential, commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Strong design and technical skills, with a focus on sustainable and environmental design. Passionate about innovative solutions which was reflected in my academic pursuits. My bachelor’s dissertation explored the use of water as a building resource, and my master’s final year thesis focused on the used of bio-based materials such as native reeds to promote a circular economy. Organised, flexible, and experienced in competitions, bids, and feasibility projects both in the UK and abroad.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS
Jan 2021- Aug 2022 / Full-time
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 /Full-time
LEOS INTERNATIONAL
Jul 2020 - 3 weeks Internship ARTICLE 25
GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS
Full-time
Experience on:
- projects from RIBA Work Stages 0 - 5
- residential, commercial, industrial and health building projects
- tender packages, information for feasibility studies, bids and design statements for pre-applications, and planning applications
- working with Grade II Register Park and Garden by preparing design statements for several planning applications
- managing correspondence through emails and calls
- technical details
- effective presentation skills
Software used:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Microstation
- Photoshop Elements
- Enscape
- Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
ARTICLE 25
Full-time
Experience on:
- projects from RIBA Work Stages 0 - 3
- international health building project (using the UK
General Design Principles for Health Buildings)
- feasibility studies proposing different design options with a minimum of 24 beds with the capacity for expansion to meet peak demands
- managing correspondence through emails and calls
- technical details
- effective presentation skills
Software used:
- Sketchup
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Enscape
- Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Experience on:
- RIBA Work Stage 5
- working with residential buildings
- working on site
- amending plans for construction
- managing correspondence through emails and calls
- effective presentation skills
Software used:
- Sketchup
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
