Berlin-based architectural and interior designer with 8+ years of international experience across hospitality, retail, workplace, and residential projects. I specialize in creating atmospheric, material-driven spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and guest experience. My background includes hospitality and restaurant-related design work developed with global firms such as Perkins Eastman, including high-end rooftop bars, hotel interiors, and experiential environments.

Marco Sosa

Berlin-based architectural and interior designer with 8+ years of international experience across hospitality, retail, workplace, and residential projects. I specialize in creating atmospheric, material-driven spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and guest experience. My background includes hospitality and restaurant-related design work developed with global firms such as Perkins Eastman, including high-end rooftop bars, hotel interiors, and experiential environments.

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Berlin-based architectural and interior designer with 8+ years of international experience across hospitality, retail, workplace, and residential projects. I specialize in creating atmospheric, material-driven spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and guest experience. My background includes hospitality and restaurant-related design work developed with global firms such as Perkins Eastman, including high-end rooftop bars, hotel interiors, and experiential environments.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior & Architectural Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2022 - Present
Lead interior design projects from concept development through schematic design and construction documentation (HOAI PH 1–5), ensuring material coherence and buildable execution. Selected residential renovations (€20k–€150k) in Germany; custom millwork and furniture detailing.
BIM Specialist / Interior Designer at WeserCAD GmbH
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Designed and delivered the renovation of WeserCAD’s office (€50,000), including layout planning, material selection, finishes, FF&E specification, and construction documentation (LPH 1–3 & 5). Coordinated with engineers to ensure BIM workflows and buildability.
Associate Architect at Perkins Eastman
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Led interior design and execution of the Perkins Eastman Guayaquil Office Renovation (LEED Gold certified), coordinating MEP systems, FF&E packages, and sustainability requirements from concept through construction documentation (LEED-equivalent 1–5). Developed design development for hospitality, and supported LEED-certified interiors in multiple markets. Contributed to BIM coordination and parameterized families for ongoing projects.
Architectural Designer at Perkins Eastman
April 1, 2015 - September 1, 2019
Contributed to design development and construction documentation for hospitality, institutional, and mixed-use interior projects (RIBA-equivalent 1–5). Participated in the Hotel Riggs Rooftop project in Washington, DC; prepared BIM models, layout plans, and coordinated with structural and MEP consultants.

Education

Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor in Architecture at Universidad Espíritu Santo (Samborondón, Ecuador)
May 1, 2006 - August 1, 2012
UX Design Certificate at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Master Course in Parametric Design & Fabrication at ControlMad
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming using Python (MITx)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education