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Hello! I'm Marina Ruiz, an architect and urban planner passionate about thoughtful, sustainable design that improves daily life and strengthens communities. I have led design phases from concept to construction drawings, collaborating with local architects, municipalities, and residents to shape spaces that are accessible, durable, and contextually rich. I value open dialogue, transparent processes, and practical, performance-focused solutions. I enjoy creating spaces that invite people to stay longer outdoors, understand the city, and participate in the built environment as an everyday experience.…Hello! I'm Marina Ruiz, an architect and urban planner passionate about thoughtful, sustainable design that improves daily life and strengthens communities. I have led design phases from concept to construction drawings, collaborating with local architects, municipalities, and residents to shape spaces that are accessible, durable, and contextually rich. I value open dialogue, transparent processes, and practical, performance-focused solutions. I enjoy creating spaces that invite people to stay longer outdoors, understand the city, and participate in the built environment as an everyday experience.

Marina Ruiz

Architect, Designer, Project Manager, +4

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Hello! I'm Marina Ruiz, an architect and urban planner passionate about thoughtful, sustainable design that improves daily life and strengthens communities. I have led design phases from concept to construction drawings, collaborating with local architects, municipalities, and residents to shape spaces that are accessible, durable, and contextually rich. I value open dialogue, transparent processes, and practical, performance-focused solutions. I enjoy creating spaces that invite people to stay longer outdoors, understand the city, and participate in the built environment as an everyday experience.…Hello! I'm Marina Ruiz, an architect and urban planner passionate about thoughtful, sustainable design that improves daily life and strengthens communities. I have led design phases from concept to construction drawings, collaborating with local architects, municipalities, and residents to shape spaces that are accessible, durable, and contextually rich. I value open dialogue, transparent processes, and practical, performance-focused solutions. I enjoy creating spaces that invite people to stay longer outdoors, understand the city, and participate in the built environment as an everyday experience.

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Hello! I’m Marina Ruiz, an architect and urban planner passionate about thoughtful, sustainable design that improves daily life and strengthens communities. I have led design phases from concept to construction drawings, collaborating with local architects, municipalities, and residents to shape spaces that are accessible, durable, and contextually rich.

I value open dialogue, transparent processes, and practical, performance-focused solutions. I enjoy creating spaces that invite people to stay longer outdoors, understand the city, and participate in the built environment as an everyday experience.

Skills

3D Design

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Architect / Project Designer at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Contributed to construction design and architectural project detailing for the Molhes da Barra Tourist EcoPark (12 hectares) in Rio Grande do Sul, including master plan, park walkways, mirantes, and contextual integration with landscape; prepared renderings, site plans, and coordination with local architects and engineers. Project recognized as a national architecture and urban planning competition winner.

Architect / Project Designer at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Residential design for a Family House in Vila Torres, Curitiba, focusing on elder care, open/connected interior spaces, and integration with landscape; involved in design phase and building permit coordination; project ongoing 2022–2026.

Architect / Project Designer at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Concept design for a Visitor Center in Campinas, SP, featuring a 360° cinema, varied exhibition spaces, roof terrace, and circulation planning; coordination with local architects and stakeholders.

Architect / Urban designer (Project Lead) at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Conceived the master plan and architectural concept for the Molhes da Barra Tourist Ecopark, including playgrounds, pedestrian routes, and visitor experiences that integrate land and sea and preserve the natural landscape. The role encompassed design development, site analysis, and coordination for a new on-site dialogue with pre‑existing elements to enable daily community activities.

Architect / Lead Designer at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Directed the concept design and on-site adaptation of a family house near Curitiba to serve as a flexible elder-care-enabled residence. Coordinated with local architects, participated in building approvals, and produced construction drawings aligned with client needs and local regulations.

Architect / Designer at Estúdio 41

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Conceptualized the visitor center with a 360-degree cinema, exhibiting spaces, and a protected entrance plaza, focusing on openness, transparency, and inclusive access. Produced planning drawings, elevations, and sections.