Hello, I am Lina Paola Diaz Esquivel, an architect with 5 years of experience in Architecture and Urban design. I am creative, hardworking and committed to developing sustainable and pertinent projects to improve living conditions worldwide, while preserving the value of both built and natural environments. I specialize in the development, transformation and renovation of residential, commercial, and office buildings, and mixed-use projects. I am proficient in design and modeling software such as Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD, and I am passionate about integrating research and sustainable design into the built environment.

Lina Paola Diaz Esquivel

Hello, I am Lina Paola Diaz Esquivel, an architect with 5 years of experience in Architecture and Urban design. I am creative, hardworking and committed to developing sustainable and pertinent projects to improve living conditions worldwide, while preserving the value of both built and natural environments. I specialize in the development, transformation and renovation of residential, commercial, and office buildings, and mixed-use projects. I am proficient in design and modeling software such as Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD, and I am passionate about integrating research and sustainable design into the built environment.

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Hello, I am Lina Paola Diaz Esquivel, an architect with 5 years of experience in Architecture and Urban design. I am creative, hardworking and committed to developing sustainable and pertinent projects to improve living conditions worldwide, while preserving the value of both built and natural environments.

I specialize in the development, transformation and renovation of residential, commercial, and office buildings, and mixed-use projects. I am proficient in design and modeling software such as Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD, and I am passionate about integrating research and sustainable design into the built environment.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern Architect at Davivienda Bank
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Evaluated architectural, urban and environmental requirements to meet building codes; reviewed loan criteria; performed constructability reviews; assessed budgets and schedules for multi-family and single-family residential developments.
Intern Architect at Colina Bay, Inc
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Created architectural, urban & interior designs for residential buildings and commercial facilities; produced residential renderings for marketing; built 3D models and animations of projects.
Designer at Welkin Mechanical
June 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Produced 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D Revit models for building sites (utilities, foundations, excavations, surveys) in projects for the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.
Designer at CDM Stravitec
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Produced 2D drawings and layouts for fabrication and installation; created 3D models, renderings and video animations of acoustic systems; developed automated solutions interoperable between AutoCAD, Revit and Excel.
Architect at LD2 Architecture
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Create and coordinate 3D modeling in Revit for diverse projects regarding building technology design, schedules, energy efficiency, etc.; contribute to transformation projects by reusing structures and minimizing demolition; produce design details and schedules.
Architect at Samyn and Partners
October 1, 2025 - Present
Create and coordinate 3D modeling in Revit for diverse projects; develop graphic documents to obtain building permits; design and develop transformation and renovation of existing buildings; produce construction documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Master of Architecture, cum laude at KU Leuven (Sint-Lucas)
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Credential ID E53FC9BBA001
July 1, 2023 - June 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Other