Carlos Enrique Rodriguez Medrano is an architect with over 10 years of experience in design and construction management. He has a Master's in Sustainable Design from the UK and has managed projects of various scales, including high-end residential developments, cultural centers, and commercial spaces. Some of his notable projects include the Punto Mar development in Acapulco and serving as project leader for the CIESAS South Pacific research headquarters in Oaxaca.
As an architect and senior manager, Luca continues a family tradition.
He brings 25 years of professional experience having designed and managed projects on three continents.
Since 2018 he lives and works in Toronto achieving significant Canadian experience as a Studio Director in managing interior design teams, and administering various project types ranging from luxury residential interior design to commercial and high-end family houses.
Luca is a senior member of the Italian Order of Architects, OAPPC, ROME
Capabilities and specific experience
Project Management
Design Direction
Construction Management
Architecture (Buildings)
Multidisciplinary coordination
Interior Design
Sectors
Hotel & Resort
Commercial
Residential
25 Years of Professional Experience in Three Continents.
Selected Works, 1996-2021.
Architecture * Interior Design * Project Management * Construction
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As an architect and senior manager, Luca continues a family tradition.
He brings 25 years of professional experience having designed and managed projects on three continents.
Since 2018 he lives and works in Toronto achieving significant Canadian experience as a Studio Director in managing interior design teams, and administering various project types ranging from luxury residential interior design to commercial and high-end family houses.
Luca is a senior member of the Italian Order of Architects, OAPPC, ROME
Capabilities and specific experience
Project Management
Design Direction
Construction Management
Architecture (Buildings)
Multidisciplinary coordination
Interior Design
Sectors
Hotel & Resort
Commercial
Residential
25 Years of Professional Experience in Three Continents.
Selected Works, 1996-2021.
Architecture * Interior Design * Project Management * Construction
#projectmanagement #architecture #construction #experience
Collection of select works from my time as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (School of Architecture & Urban Planning).
Designer with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable designs that meet the needs and desires of clients while positively contributing to the built environment. Above, you will see a link (Websites) to my Archifolio, Archinect, and Issuu pages, including several projects showcasing competency in balancing sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. Furthermore, prior academic experience has allowed me to learn new skills and abilities within architecture, engineering, construction, landscaping, urban planning, design, and tech.
Experienced professional with over seven years of skills in various industries, accompanied by roles ranging from transportation to design and verification. With adaptability and versatility in the workplace, I can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, I thrive in team environments and am always willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Received notable licenses and certifications. This includes becoming a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and obtaining certificates in architectural drafting and Microsoft Teams Essential Training (2019), demonstrating my commitment to education and professional development. Also well-educated in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, and other design and visualization programs. My involvement in professional organizations and strong academic record indicate a commitment to excellence. Planning to pursue a B.Arch or M.Arch in architecture to become a licensed architect and create innovative, sustainable designs.
If you are interested in discussing a potential position or networking and have any questions or comments, please feel free to connect with me. Looking forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to work together.
Arunava is an architect with 10+ years of experience in master planning and large scale architecture projects. He has worked on prestigious Greenfield townships, urban regeneration projects, TOD hubs, retail destinations and institutional campuses in India, UK and the GCC region. Arunava offers a multidisciplinary approach in his projects assisted by his domain knowledge of architecture, master planning and Green buildings. He is Specialist in sustainable design, specifications and environmental regulations. Arunava’s major projects include MBRAC, Dubai a 40 sqkm urban extension in Dubai and IIT, Mandi a 180 Ha educational campus in the foothills of the Himalayas. Arunava is a GRIHA Evaluator certified by the Ministry of Non-Renewable Energy, India. Apart from the professional work, Arunava is actively involved in teaching through JMI, New Delhi as a course tutor for the M.Arch- Urban Regeneration Programme. Arunava regularly contributes to research through his association with professional organizations like the International Society of City and Regional Planners, Hague , American Planning Association- Chicago , Architectural Association-London and Institute of Urban Designers –India. He was a recipient of the UNESCO-ISOCaRP Young Planner, 2005 award and is a commonwealth scholar. Arunava is a registered Architect in India and holds post graduate qualifications from SPA, New Delhi and AA, London.
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Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
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Fashionista Chic Couture Maze & Coloring Adventures is a coloring and activity book filled with many maze games and coloring activities designed to delight and engage young fashion enthusiasts. Each page offers a unique blend of fashion-themed mazes and stylish illustrations to color, inspiring creativity and problem-solving skills in children.
2. Engineer Architect, Master in Sustainable Design
10 years of experience in design and construction.
Engineer Architect with Master in Sustainable Design in
UK
Participation in projects and contests of different scales.
I have managed teams in coordination with specialists and
suppliers, resourceful in presentations and negotiation with
clients.
I consider important to work by objectives as keeping a
motivated team.
Highlights:
Project management ● Sustainability ●
Architectural design ● Interior design ●
3D modelling ● Research ● Contest presentation.
Studies
Interests
Workshops
September 2015
Master in Sustainable and Environmental
Design in Architecture (SEDA)
July 2010
Engineer Architect
Professional Experience
Skills
Fibra Plus
Feb 2019 - Actual Design Manager
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Feb 2016 - Nov 2018 Architect
Design and management of commercial and residential projects, I am accountable to integrate the
specialists as to presentate the work to the client. I get involved through all the design process from
Concept in early phases to Construction Documents development.
● Mitikah Tower | Residential | 50,000 sqm. | CDMX, Mexico
● Campos elíseos | Luxury flat | 550 sqm. | CDMX
● Punto Mar | Residential and Amenities | 85,000 sqm. | Acapulco, Mexico
University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
(Distinction) (CONACyT Scholarship)
Dissertation:The envelope geometry as a passive strategy for
thermal control in Mexico City.
Instituto Politecnico Nacional, ESIA Tecamachalco
Dissertation: Cultural centre in azcapotzalco with an
environmental scope (17,000 sqm.).
● Architecture
● Urbanism
● Parametrism
● Photography
● Digital fabrication
● Sustainability
● Mobility
● Entrepreneurship
● Travel
● Interior Design
● University of Liverpool - Project Management
● Ruta Ahimsa - Vault construction workshop
● Architectural Association - Improvement of the ravines
with the use of GIS technology
●Tec de Monterrey (León Gto.) 3D printing
● Atelier - Contemporary interiorism workshop
●National College of Engineer Architects
Construction budgets
● “Casita Linda” National contest.
4th place among 186 architects
Social dwelling design (70m2).
●Arquine: 21st century dwelling. Mixed use complex
●28° National Contest Alberto J. Pani
Library design in Celaya (2,000m2).
Freelance
Feb 2011 - Actual Architect
Strategy and planning from concept design to construction documents,
Bioclimatic design implementation, Interior design, 3D modelling and visualization.
● Interior design for co-living residences| Hi Hab | 1,500 sqm. |CDMX-Polanco
● Vertiz 1320 |6 levels flat building | 1,000 sqm. |CDMX - Del Valle
● Residential | 250 sqm. | Design Development | Ciudad satélite
● Retrosuperfuture | Interiorism | 30 sqm. | Built | Mercado del carmen, CDMX
● Participation and recognition in national competitions
Unitec
May 2018 - Sep 2018 University Lecturer
Laureate university in Mexico where i imparted a 7th grade projects subject in a workshop
workscheme where they tackle a particular project from concept and schematic sustainable
strategies to the culmination of design development and an exhibition of their work.
www.unitec.mx
National Polytechnic Institute
Jun 2012 - Apr 2013 Project Leader
Cultural | 7,750 sqm. site | 3,250 sqm. construction | Oaxaca, Mexico
The CONACyT required a new headquarter for their new headquartes in Oaxaca
(CIESAS - South Pacific) which implied an integration with the context while minimizing the
footprint taking advantage of passive design and bioclimatic strategies.
I coordinated the project design from concept to construction documents (CD) with a team of 5
architects and unifying the specialists informaction.
Achievements:
●Reuse of water, permeable pavements, thermal control,natural lighting design for energy
optimization, endemic vegetation and green roofs.
● Reduction in the use of concrete using a hybrid system of rigid frames and brick vaults.
Duepei
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 Designer and construction supervisor
Architectural and interior design for commerce and residences, negotiation with clients from design
to turn key delivery, supervision and coordination on site.
C ar l o s E n rique
Rodriguez Medrano
Msc. Architect
CDMX, México ● (01 52) 55 3705 79 73
crmedrano@gmail.com
2014
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2012
Contests
Software:
● Drafting & modelling - Autocad // Rhinoceros // Sketchup
● Presentation - Photoshop // Illustrator // Indesign
● 3D Visualization - Artlantis // Vray (Sketchup & 3D Max)
● Others - Office suite // Ecotect
● Project and team management
● Strategies for business improvement
● Understanding of the client needs as the objective of the business to be successful
● Strong presentation skills and public speaking
● Adaptable to learn new software
www.linkedin.com/in/medrano-architect
Management of mixed use building projects designed by renowned firms of architects.
My work is to direct the architects pushing their design skills and to develop viable projects based
on legal, financial, cost and market feedback.
● Espacio Condesa | Licensing project | Mixed use | 205,000 sqm. | SOM
● Bora | Suites and Amenities | 18,000 sqm. | Zaha Hadid Architects
● Vidarte | Mall | 17,800 sqm. | Legorreta / Ares Arquitectos
● Espacio Condesa | Suites and Amenities | 7,500 sqm. | Ares - Interior design
● Fibraplus new office | 500 sqm. | Design and site supervision. | CDMX
4. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
High end residences & amenities
Located in Punta Diamante area of Acapulco,
Punto Mar with 85,000 sqm.stands on a flat, 26,000 m2 site
with 100 meters of beachfront between Laguna de Tres Palos and the Pacific coast.
From concept design to construction documents.
5. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
High end residences & amenities
PUNTO MAR ACAPULCO
Los componentes del proyecto
03 Plan Maestro Punto Mar.
01.Acceso principal
02.Caseta de acceso
03.Plaza de acceso
04.Vialidad de acceso a estacionamiento
05.Acceso a motor lobby
06.Área de juegos para niños
07.Canchas de pádel
08.Canchas de tenis
09.Sinagoga
10.Residencia del Rabino
11.Motor lobby
12.Acceso y salida estacionamiento
13.Edificio 1
14.Edificio 2
15.Edificio 3
16.Spa
17.Gimnasio
18.Lounge Bar
19.Cafetería
20.Sports Bar
21.Jardín
22.Alberca principal
23.Alberca infantil
24.Tobogán
25.Alberca adultos
26.Jacuzzis
27.Salida a la playa
28.Bar de playa
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13. Building 1
Ground floor | Special tipology A
14. Building 2
Ground floor | Teens club
| Cinema
| Management
| Nursing
15. Building 3
Ground floor | Kids club
| Cinema - Forum
| Special tipology B
16. Spa
17. Gym
18. Lounge bar
19. Cafeteria
20. Sports bar
Edificio 3 Edificio 2 Edificio 1
- 69 departamentos
- 7 tipologías
- Núcleo vertical cada 2 deptos.
- 19 niveles
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- 34 departamentos
- 2 tipologías
- Núcleo vertical cada 2 deptos.
- 19 niveles
- 19 departamentos
- 6 tipologías
- Núcleo vertical cada depto.
- 19 niveles
Building 3
- 69 flats
- 7 typologies
Building 2
- 34 flats
- 2 typologies
Building 1
- 69 flats
- 7 typologies
Building 01 Building 02 Building 03
6. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Building site
View from building 01
View from building 01
Ground Level view
View from entrance
View from building 01
7. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
High end residences
Master bedroom Living Room | Flat type C
Living Room | Flat type AFlat type A
8. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Outdoor Amenities
Periquera Punto Mar
Guanacastle Tzalam
Cubierta de Guanacastle
Estuctura de tzalam o guanacastle.
Terminado aceite de teka.
Diseño Arq Carlos Rodriguez
Design collaboration with
Fabrica Astilla
Cafeteria
Sports Bar
9. Acapulco Diamante | Punto Mar
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Indoor amenities
Kids club
CinemaGym
11. The gubernamental dependency named CONACyT required a new headquarter
for the south pacific research center in social anthropology
located in the capital of Oaxaca state.
Due its historical emplacement, the colours, materials textures and vegetation of
the area played an important role in the design process.
Traditional construction systems merged with new techniques to take advantage
of geometry and cast double curved shapes for the roof vaults using brick.
Sustainability was the highlight of the project.
Several decisions were made through a previous bioclimatic analysis to enhance
thermal comfort and natural lighting, the use of thermal materials, weight reduc-
tion through brick vaults, the use of native vegetation and harness of natural
resources for energy and water reuse.
Site Area: 7,750 sqm
Construction: 3,250 sqm.
Oaxaca | CIESAS South Pacific Research headquarters | Project
IPN / Public Projects - Project Leader
Geometry
Sustainable
Re-adapt the vernacular
12. Oaxaca | CIESAS South Pacific Research headquarters | Building site
IPN / Public Projects - Project Leader
Library Vault detail
Classroom and office halls
14. Mexico City | Polanco Coliving: Hi Hab
Freelancer
Facade
Located in a centric area of Mexico City rises Hi Hab,
a new apartment building tipology.
Based in the growing tendency to share among the people,
new typologies have arisen the latest years like the Co-working spaces,
this paradigm shift is translated to co-living as The Collective in London mixed with the capabilities
of technology.
Mixing a community with media and technology is the bet of this disruptive idea
where the capsule hotel meets the benefits of community and networking.
Pod bed prototype
Common area
COLIVING
15. Mexico City | Polanco Hi Hab : POD A (Prototype)
Freelancer
Upper Pod Lower Pod
17. Freelancer
Entrance
Chihuahua | Cd. Juarez Residential
This project took in count the extreme conditions of the north of the
country.
Integrating passive strategies to improve confort as redefining the
use of materials, vegetation, lighting design up to minimal details
that impacted on the experience.
The entrance is oriented to the south.
In order to protect it from direct sunlight
, the strategy was narowing the hollows of the facade as defining
interlacing cantillevers resulting in a contrast of textures, lights and
shades.
Meanwhile the backyard resulted in the counterpart of the house, its spaces
are open to the exterior resulting in a continuous interaction with it. As it is
oriented to the north is shaded most part of the year but the summer direct
sunlight is controlled by latticework.
21. Sordo Madaleno | Internal Contest Antara extension | Transport HUB
The proposal consisted in an urban
intervention, to develop a park that
furthermore would become the
emplacement for a new building
So i asked this question
¿Is really necessary a new building
in one of the most congestionated
areas in Mexico City?
What about if we think our building
not as an object just for rent but a
destiny to connect the city?
What would happen if we create an
emblematic park with a
transporttation HUB integrated as it
happens at Picadilly Circus in
London?
As the place is nearby one of the
most important life style centers of
the city. But ...can we improve the
life style of the people around?
Through a deep analysis of the area
and surroundings i found this could
be a strategic area to articulate
a cultural and economic corridor
with a great impact for connectivity
around the city.
This is an idea about public and
private collaboration to nurture the
spirit of the city.
This is not a project
This is a statement
Contest
22. Sordo Madaleno | Internal Contest Antara extension | Transport HUB
Conceiving a park
Contest
23. Sordo Madaleno | Internal Contest Antara extension | Transport HUB
Urban node Alternative transport Pedestrian crossings Points of access Free area for the new building Landscape integration
Diagrammatic process
Contest
24. Sordo Madaleno | Internal Contest Antara extension | Transport HUB
Contest
Park view
25. Sordo Madaleno | Internal Contest Antara extension | Transport HUB
Contest
Underground station view
27. The project consisted to build up 8 flats reaching up
1000 sqm. in a site of 200 sqm.
In 6 levels
the building accomplishes natural ventilation
and illumination by an inner courtyard.
The second premise
was that every flat got a natural view of the park across the street.
The construction was optimized to achieve
Six flats of 70 sqm. and Two Pent houses of 140 sqm.
D
Freelancer
Mexico | CDMX Medium density dwelling
Higher DensityD
Nature bond
28. Del Carmen Market | CDMX Modern shop in a traditional market
At the southern area of Mexico City is the neighborhood of San Angel
An historical place where people like to gather at weekends.
In a reduced space which used to be a juice bar i was invited
by the constructors to develop a shop of renowned italian sunglasses.
The idea was to use the same area to its full potential
exploiting the double height we have 2 different areas
by the use of a mezzanine, the lower area is for the storefront
while the upper one allowed the customers do their sight studies.
1 shop
2 functions
15 m2
Freelancer
View from entranceView from desk
R E T R O S U P E R F U T U R E
29. Ciudad Satélite | Mexico House harnessing daylight and ventilation
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The client was a young couple which special requirement was a parking space under a roof.
In a house of 225 sqm. in three levels
The answer was creating a volume which protected the pedestrian entrance and the access from the rain but at the same time
allowed a front garden to provide light and ventilation to the house.
The main objective was to achieve the sense of amplitude by a double height in the
living room and 3 courts which provided views, natural light and ventilation to every space in their house.
In the design the openings were oriented to harness the maximum daylight while the solar heating was reduced
by shade orientation, reuse of water for irrigation and use of solar panels as solar water heaters.
31. Arquine launches every year an international contest with a theme:
How do we develop 1000 dwellings at the XXI century?
Is not about RAW construction, is about creating a symbiotic
relation between public and private space by layers of privacy.
Is about recovering the CITY to the PEDESTRIAN, improving
one on one interactions, multiplying the sense of COMMUNITY.
A mixed use landmark which promotes free transit through it,
provides new CULTURAL spots for people interaction.
Re-habit the XXI century
TRANSIT AND PRIVACY LEVELS
Arquine: International Contest Mixed use: 1000 dwellings
International Contest | Arquine
H. CIRCULATION
PUBLIC
COMMUNITARY
V. CIRCULATION
DWELLING
COMMERCE
GREEN AREAS
32. 4th place - National Contest in Mexico Social Dwelling | 4 x 1 house
National Contest | Casita Linda 4th place / 186 architects
Vault
Mezzanine deck
Water tank
Mezzanine forge
Brick walls
Lime finish
Bathroom
Concrete frame
Steel railing
Windows
30 - 60 cms. wide
Concrete Grill
Concrete floor
64 sqm.
National contest among 186 teams in Mexico.
Located at the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende.
The project attempts to bring shelter to low income families which members vary from 4 to 8.
A flexible space was required, the activities
varied according the day hour until night when each space become a
dormitory for a full capacity of family members.
4-8 family members
LOWLEVELHIGHLEVEL
33. After a loss we heal in different ways, we are not only made of flesh
but of mind either.
A dual environment for introspection and extroversion, two spaces
made of a single replicable element.
At the surface, a park where people can gather and bond with their
family sharing the joy of life in a sociable and dynamic environment.
But in the deep are series of alleys and squares like a labyrinth
where people can be in solitude reminding and thinking in silence.
DUALITY
Landscape
integration
DUALITY
3rd place Contest in Dominican Republic Cemetery and columbarium
SMA Internal contest | 3rd Place
35. Master in Sustainable Design | UK Dissertation: The geometry envelope as a passive system for thermal control
University of Liverpool
How much does roof geometry
affect thermal gain in buildings?
The more technology we use in early stages of our
design process,
the less energy we require to operate buildings
reducing our footprint.
15PROTOTYPES
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Self-shading
Internal
temperature
Heat Gain / Loss
Volume/Surface
Solar incidence
Solarradiation
Totalsolar
exposure
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Data analysis and comparison
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36. Raytracinganalysis
Interiorview
Model
3D Printed
Vitroceramic
Master in Sustainable Design | UK Ecologic house with vitroceramics
University of Liverpool
Shading Reduction
Concept
Lighting and WindsTypical Row House
The standard floor plan has
low access to daylight.
The site was divided in halves.
Using this measure to module
the volumes as a grid sorting
them according to the
shape of the site.
The solution to increase the sunlight to the north side of the site
was to reduce by steps the heights of the volumes providing
as much natural light to the green areas as indirect illumination
to the interiors nearby them.
The use of slope roofs allows an easier collection of water
and the increase of volume at the interior in order to mitigate
the overheating at the interior.
The access at the floor plan was reduced to emphasize
the entrance as aid the wind to flow at the
interior of the house.
This new configuration increases
the contact with the exterior
to provide more
natural daylight.
The displacement between
volumes allow to harness
the cross winds as the access
to natural ventilation.
Sun and Water
Module
4 x 4 m
Sunlight Hours Adaptation to shade
Rain water storage
Ground Level
First Level
Vitro Ceramic
Roof Garden
38. Architectural Association (AA) - Landscape Urbanism Ravines regeneration in Mexico City
Architectural Association - Visiting School
The AA has a program abroad where they teach their
methodology solving a problematic in the host city
during an intensive workshop of 5 days.
This work were presented to SEDEMA and
INFONAVIT at Centro Cultural España in 2013.
PROBLEMATIC
The ravines are a forsaken space where people need
to live but they lack of services, transport and public
spaces. In that way we consider the river as a commu-
nication barrier and a backyard for garbage dispose
that endangers the health and safety.
POTENTIAL
Creating the necessary infrastructure for crossing and
pointing our attention to the river as the public space
for the community with areas of interest the people will
enhance their life quality.
ANALYSIS
Using GIS (Geographic Information System) with
Grasshopper programming, we found the risk areas
which needed to be evicted, the most efficient paths
among the urban grid and let us know the most tran-
sited streets to create squares, insert businesses and
services.
Urban strategies
Urban strategies
Enhance
Geographic information