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Licensed/Registered Architect (PRC No. 0012637, Manila) and freelance architect/technical designer with long-term experience in architecture, interior design, and technical detailing across the Gulf and the Philippines. I support projects from design development and working drawings to coordination, shop drawing review, and site/fit-out supervision.
I specialize in medium-rise commercial/industrial work, villas and housing, hospitality and retail interiors, and event-related interior/technical design support. I’m skilled in coordinating multiple design disciplines, ensuring design intent accuracy, reviewing manufacturer/shop drawings, and preparing technical documentation, quantity take-offs, and bill of materials.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Tagalog
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance CAD/Interior Technical Designer at Avantgarde Event Company
November 16, 2023 - March 15, 2024Produced CAD and interior technical design outputs supporting events and marketing activations. Prepared technical interior/event design drawings and coordinated deliverables for festival and corporate/event requirements across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and international assignments.
Freelance Architect/CAD/Technical Designer at Freelance Architect/Designer
June 16, 2019 - PresentArchitectural and interior design consultancy covering working drawings and technical detailing for offices, villas, hospitality/restaurant interiors, retail spaces, and medium-scale structures. Responsibilities include coordinating design disciplines, ensuring accurate interpretation of design intent, reviewing shop drawings and finish samples, value engineering support, quantity take-offs and bill of materials, and coordination/site assistance for drawing interpretation and resolving design issues based on site conditions.
Freelance Architect/CAD/Technical Designer at Freelance Architect/Designer (Freelance)
June 16, 2019 - PresentProvided architectural and interior design consultancy and technical drafting support for corporate offices, villas, restaurants, cafés, and retail projects. Supported drawing production and technical detailing including plan/ID coordination, working drawing deliverables, and CAD documentation. Worked on multiple client deliverables spanning fit-out and hospitality/retail requirements across Dubai and other UAE locations, ensuring design intent alignment through coordination and drawing accuracy.
Technical Design Manager / Project Architect (Part-time) at TwentyOne06 (Middle East) L.L.C.
June 25, 2017 - April 30, 2023Technical design management and project architecture for interior design, branding, and fit-out of restaurants, offices, clinics, showrooms, nurseries, hospitality/F&B interiors, and retail spaces. Produced interior layouts and technical drawings, coordinated design intent, reviewed shop drawings/submittals, supported quantity take-off and bill of materials, and assisted with design coordination and scheduling/production planning for manufacturing.
Technical Design Manager / Project Architect at TwentyOne06 (Middle East) L.L.C.
June 25, 2017 - April 30, 2023Managed technical design and project architecture tasks for restaurant, retail, office, hospitality, and clinic interiors. Developed technical drawings and coordinated design detailing, supported branding-related interior concepts, and contributed to working drawings and documentation. Reviewed shop drawings and submittals, supported coordination meetings, and helped ensure design accuracy and constructability.
Technical Interior Designer / Project Architect (Design Department) at Creneau International (Middle East) L.L.C.
May 4, 2008 - May 3, 2019Delivered interior design consultancy and technical design/working drawings for hotels, resorts, cafés, restaurants, and commercial hospitality fit-outs. Produced design detailing and working drawings based on client requirements and specifications, coordinated with other design disciplines, and supervised drawing accuracy. Reviewed manufacturer/supplier shop drawings, finish samples, and prototypes; participated in value engineering when required; supported quantity take-off and bill of materials; and conducted site coordination/inspection during post-contract supervision.
Technical Designer / CAD ID Draftsman at S. D. Concepts Furniture Factory
September 20, 2005 - April 20, 2008Developed interior layouts and CAD/ID shop drawings for furniture and joinery works, including vanity, wall paneling, flooring/ceiling-related layouts, kitchen counters, and loose furniture schedules. Prepared quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and bills of materials, coordinated interpretation of drawings/specifications, and supported production scheduling by preparing weekly schedules and reports. Reviewed incoming shop drawings/submittals and attended coordination meetings with clients regarding design and site conditions.
Freelance Registered Architect / Designer / Contractor at Space Builders Group, Ltd.
September 14, 2004 - September 10, 2005Provided design-build architectural services for residential and learning/resort-related projects. Supported project start-up, design and planning, feasibility-related work, and development of deliverables for construction. Participated in quantity take-offs, cost estimates, bill of materials preparation, and construction supervision to ensure conformance with approved plans and specifications.
Project Architect / Quantity Surveyor / QA/QC at Performance Contracting, Incorporated
February 14, 2003 - August 30, 2004Worked on residences, medical clinics, salon shops, and renovation projects. Contributed to architectural design/coordination, quantity take-offs, and QA/QC support for construction deliverables. Coordinated design interpretation and assisted in delivery of projects in line with required technical standards.
Provincial Architect Level 03 at Marawi City Capitol Complex, ARMM Region
April 14, 2002 - January 25, 2003Provincial government facility design and renovation coordination, including renovation of provincial capitol complex and land development projects. Supported planning and design execution for public-sector works.
Provincial Architect (Level 03) at Marawi City Capitol Complex, ARMM Region
April 14, 2002 - January 25, 2003Supported provincial government facility projects including renovation of the Provincial Capitol Complex and land development projects. Provided architectural design and supervision support focused on government facility improvement and project documentation.
College Instructor / Professor (College of Architecture) at Adamson University
June 15, 2000 - March 20, 2002Taught architecture students from second year to fourth year level. Delivered instruction and academic support in architectural studies.
Project / Office Architect / QA/QC at R. T. Soncuya Construction Company, Inc.
September 25, 1998 - May 28, 2000Designed and supervised construction-related works for 7-11 convenience outlets and Chopstix Express outlets. Provided office/project architectural support and QA/QC involvement to maintain compliance with plans and specifications.
Project Coordinator / Field Architect at Design Coordinates Incorporated
August 15, 1995 - September 10, 1998Coordinated project execution and provided field architectural support for renovation of Antipolo Training Center (Eugenio Lopez Mansion). Worked on coordination activities to support design intent during on-site implementation.
Education
B.S. Architecture at Mapua Institute of Technology
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995B.S. Architecture at Mapua Institute of Technology
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Licensed / Registered Architect (PRC No. 0012637)
January 1, 1996 - July 8, 2026Licensed/Registered Architect (PRC No. 0012637)
January 1, 1996 - July 8, 2026SOE Member No. 0046781
January 1, 2017 - July 8, 2026Society of Engineers-UAE Member (2017-46781 / 01 May 2019)
May 1, 2019 - July 8, 2026Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Government, Education
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