1. Andres Hernandez 19 Brock St, Flat 2, BA1 2LW
Curriculum Vitae Bath, UK
07830 777959
andres_felipeh@hotmail.com
Academic qualifications
2012 MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design, University of Bath, United Kingdom
(Merit expected)
2008 BArch Universidad Javeriana, Colombia. Part I and Part II RIBA validated course.
(First Class Honours)
Professional experience
Ergos (April 2011 – September 2011)
- Project Architect and Site Manager from the Technical Design until Construction Stages for an interior
design firm.
- Prepared construction details and specifications of stainless steel and architectural glass elements for
high profile clients like a 5 star hotel in the Caribbean and a major theatre in Colombia. Gained detail
orientation skills and specialized knowledge in different types of architectural glass products. Site
manager for a 200 m² office renovation in the Colombian Stock Exchange building. Issued information
to the contractor, provided further Information when required and reviewed information provided by
contractors and specialists.
CP-AUI (August 2010 – February 2011)
- Project Architect from the Design Development until Tender Documentation Stages for an architecture
and urbanism firm.
- Participated in the design team for a new 6,700 m² public high school project with environmental
features. Worked in all aspects of the project, from materials and finishes research to final construction
drawings. Focused on construction detail drawings, gained knowledge in concrete frame, concrete block
structures and detailing and passive sustainable techniques. Coordinated with engineers structural and
MEP designs on a regular basis. Applied for detailed planning permission, prepared technical designs,
specifications, production information and tender documentation.
DEOBRA Ltda. (June 2009 - July 2010)
- Project Architect from Preparation until Tender Action Stages for a construction company.
- Part of the design team and coordinator for major health care projects in different regions of Colombia.
Such as a new 4,000 m² Rehabilitation Centre for disabled children, a new 4,000 m² Clinic, the
renovation of 17,000 m² of the main Military Hospital in the country and its master plan. Project
designer for a new 600 m² Cafeteria. Besides developing the ability to work in complex/high profile
projects, became familiar with international regulations, design and construction strategies of the health
care sector. Coordinated engineering designs and client meetings in a regular basis for a period of a year
from the appraisal and design brief until tender documentation.
Steven Morales Arquitecto (February 2009 – May 2009)
- Project Architect in different architectural competitions for new design firm.
- Coordinated the competition projects for the renovation of ‘El Campin’ Stadium, three new public high
schools in Colombia, and a mixed use tower for Benetton in Iran. Gained skills in site analysis,
competition entry renderings and layouts, and advanced 3D modelling in Rhino.
Jorge Gutierrez Arquitecto (January 2009 – April 2009)
- Part-time Architectural Assistant during Concept Stage for independent architect.
- Assisted in the development of the Master Plan for the 'Universidad Catolica' and the schematic design
for the new library and new lecture building for the same University. Gained site analysis and BIM
modelling skills.
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2. Professional experience Cont.
JGArchitects New York City (July 2007 – May 2008)
- Design Intern from Preparation to Construction Stages for an architecture firm in Manhattan.
- During architecture studies, had a one year placement in a New York City firm. Worked as part of the
design team in different projects, such as the Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations
and General Consulate in Manhattan, the Epsilon Offices and Building lobby in Manhattan, the
Braunstein residence in Brooklyn, and the Cuban Art Space, an art gallery in Manhattan. In these
projects worked doing responses to RFP’s / RFQ’s, Feasibility Studies, Projects’ Programme and
Schedule, client meetings and the CAD drawings for the different stages of the projects. Working in a
competitive international environment, developed the ability of working under pressure for high
demanding clients and projects.
Freelance Architect (Project Designer January 2007 – September 2011)
- Project Architect, Site Manager and Architectural Assistant in different stages for private clients.
- Since undergraduate studies have worked as freelance architect parallel to studies or office work. Been
part and in charge of different scale projects such as a 6,500 m² Hotel under construction, 1,200 m² built
Machining workshop, 1,500 m² unbuilt multifamily housing, 1,800 m² proposed multifamily housing, 200
m² private house under construction, 210 m² built office building expansion and a 150 m² unbuilt
services facilities building for private clients in different regions of Colombia. Most of the projects were
developed until Design Stage, and some until Construction and Use Stages working closely with clients,
consultants and contractors.
Leopoldo Bonnet Arquitecto (June 2006 – September 2006)
- Architectural Assistant and Site Manager from Preparation until Construction stages for an independent
architect.
- First work experience during architecture studies. Gained skills in architectural design, drafting and Site
Management through a renovation of a 400 m² restaurant.
Skills
Advanced - AutoCAD: 2D drawing and 3D modelling
use of: - Archicad (BIM): 2d drawing, 3D modelling, perspectives and renderings
- Rhinoceros: 3D modelling
- IES Virtual Environment: Building energy performance software
- Ecotect: Daylighting analysis
- 3D Max Studio: Rendering, animations and panoramic views
- Maxwell Render: Rendering
- Macromedia Flash: web layouts and animations
- Adobe Photoshop: Layouts and image edition
- Corel Draw: Layouts and image edition
- Sketchup: 3D modelling
- Microsoft Project: Project Programmes
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Other: - Hand sketching and rendering
- Model making
Languages: - English (fluent), Spanish (native)
Awards
2011 Santander Masters Scholarship / University of Bath
References:
Available upon request.
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3. ANDRES
HERNANDEZ
PORTFOLIO

4. 2 Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children
4 Hospital Militar Central Master Plan
6 H.M.C. Waiting Rooms
CONTENTS
8 H.M.C. Cafeteria
10 Universidad Catolica Library and Master Plan
12 El Campin Stadium Renovation Competition
14 Public Highschool Competitions
16 Internship Projects JGArchitects
18 Permanent Mission of Barbados To The United Nations and General Consulate
20 Machining Workshop Gravillera Albania
22 El Tesoro Apartments
24 Edificio Contador Apartments
26 Imbricaciones Urbanas
32 Enigma Bar
34 Santo Domingo Public Library
Andres Hernandez 36 Students’ Housing
B. Arch., MSc Environmental Design
19 Brock St, Flat 2
BA1 2LW
Bath, UK
44 7830 777 959
andres_felipeh@hotmail.com

5. 2
| PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
DE OBRA LTDA.
Located in the north of Bogota, it was
designed with another architect under
the supervision of the Principal. The
20,000 sq ft program consists of a
Clinic, School, Water therapy area, Gym,
Accommodation for 20 students and
Sports Centre, divided in 2 volumes
that intersect at the main hall.

6. | MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL | DE OBRA LTDA
Part of the year 2015 Hospital’s expansion plan a new proposed building would include a new orthopedics floor, two different
specialty floors for rent, and commercial spaces in the ground floor. It was intented to create a new design language for the hospital
and its future projects.
Part of the year 2020 Hospital’s expansion plan, a small boutique hotel was proposed (right) targeted to health tourism as an
additional service for the Hospital’s main surgeries.
OSPITAL
aster Plan, Clinic and Hotel
ILITAR CENTRAL
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| PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION | DE OBRA LTDA
For Colombia’s biggest and most important military hospital, I worked in the
design of the public waiting rooms among other spaces. The concept was to make
a warmer and more comfortable space for customers trough textures, basic
shapes and colours with a minimum intervention of the existing landmark.

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AFETERI
| DESIGN PROPOSAL | DE OBRA LTDA.
Designed with another architect in the office, it’s located over an existing plaza in the middle of the hospital. The main concept
was to put the lightest building (visually and structurally) over the plaza. The roof is intended to be viewed from the 14 floors of the
Hospital’s main tower.

9. | PROPOSAL PROJECT | JORGE GUTIERREZ ARQUITECTO
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The university required a 20 year master plan for its physical growth. Among the general master
plan proposals, I participated in the schematic design of two buildings: The new Library and the
new Classrooms building.
UNIVERSIDAD
CATOLICA
Library and Master Plan

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| COMPETITION PROJECT | STEVEN MORALES ARQUITECTO
The idea comes from the image of the Savanna surrounded by clouds, where the stadium is a diffused plateau that stands in its context, respectful
and subtle despite its mass and size. We wanted to present the stadium as a landmark, delicate and light, contrary to its current image - seeking a
less aggressive image with its immediate environment, given its proximity to a dense urban and residential context.

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UBLIC HIGHSCHOOL
| COMPETITION PROJECTS | STEVEN MORALES ARQUITECTO
Three schools were thought the most flexible as possible. Being
able to let the local communities use the cultural and recreation
spaces during any hour without affecting its safety or normal
operation.

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| BUILT PROJECTS | JG ARCHITECTS NEW YORK CITY
During my architecture studies, I had a one year placement in a New York City firm. Worked as part
of the design team in different projects, such as the Epsilon Offices and Building lobby in Manhattan,
the Braunstein residence in Brooklyn, and the Cuban Art Space, an art gallery in Manhattan. In these
projects I worked doing responses to RFP’s / RFQ’s, Feasibility Studies, Projects’ Programmes and
Schedules, client meetings and the CAD drawings for the different phases of the projects. Working in
a competitive international environment, I developed the ability of working under pressure for high
demanding clients and projects.

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PERMANENT
MISSION OF
BARBADOS
TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND GENERAL CONSULATE
| BUILT PROJECTS | JG ARCHITECTS NEW YORK CITY
The main projects I worked on from the proposal until the final stages were the Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations and
General Consulate in Manhattan. In these projects I worked doing responses to RFP’s / RFQ’s, Feasibility Studies, Projects’ Programmes
and Schedules, client meetings and the CAD drawings for the different phases of the projects. Working in most of the phases gave me the
opportunity to develop excelent relations with both client and engineers.

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MACHINING
Gravillera Albania
| BUILT PROJECT | INDEPENDENT WORK
Design of a CNC workshop for heavy parts, located in a town near Bogota. The client (an important gravel company) required
abundant daylight and to use recycled structure parts from another building, like concrete columns and metal joists; which
determined the new mixed structure.

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| PROPOSAL PROJECT | INDEPENDENT WORK
Located in a narrow lot in a city in the north of Colombia, it was designed for a private developer to minimize construction times through
prefabricated elements and repetitive structural units. It consists mostly of duplex apartments with all its rooms with external views, and
excellent sun exposure.

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| UNBUILT PROJECT | INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Design of a 5 stories apartment building in the north
of Bogota for a private developer. With 3 types of
apartments per floor and 2 penthouses. An exposed
concrete element integrates the whole façade giving
it movement , rhythm and depth.
apartments

17. | ACADEMIC PROJECT | DEGREE PROJECT
For my degree project I proposed a model of ‘urban overlapping’
(inhabited bridges) in downtown Bogota generating units of
habitable links between urban areas and systems disjointed by
motorways. The buildings themselves seek an organic link over motorways
in a resemblance to middle age’s inhabited bridges over rivers.
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18. | ACADEMIC PROJECT | DEGREE PROJECT
An overlap between different uses was
proposed, allowing a continuous occupancy in
space and time. Through office towers, flats, an
hotel, a mall and an exhibition centre, it would
create not only a physical connection between
two sides, but an innovative live urban link.
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| ACADEMIC PROJECT | DEGREE PROJECT
A significant plaza located directly over the motorway creates a pedestrian friendly
space in a place that otherwise would not be habitable. Pedestrian spaces could
recover car oriented infrastructure not only for a more efficient use of land, but for
better urban life.

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| ACADEMIC PROJECT |
Located in Bogota’s bar area it’s designed for tree different experiences in
different floors. The vertical circulation is the main articulator functionally
and formally. It has tree different entrances that cross each other spatially in
the main hall.

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SANTO DOMINGO | ACADEMIC PROJECT |
Located in Bogota and designed with another student. The program is separated in
two main spiral buildings, related trough the public space. One above grade for reading,
research and storage of digital buildings, related trough the public space. One above grade for reading, research and storage of
digital and printed information and other for complementary cultural activities like auditoriums and multiple media rooms. The internal programs are developed trough
spirals around inner central spaces.

22. TUDENTS’
OUSING
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| ACADEMIC PROJECT |
Located in Cartagena in the Colombian Caribbean. Designed with two other students, it was proposed
for the expansion of an existing colonial house. The shapes of the buildings and the patios are conceived in a contemporary
language that doesn’t try to copy the existing buildings, presenting instead a
reinterpretation of the colonial architecture (materials, elements and spaces) in a more dynamic way.