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Gabriela Medina Abdu

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Hi, I’m Gabriela Medina Abdu, an architect educated at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá.

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Hi, I’m Gabriela Medina Abdu, an architect educated at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. I have hands-on experience delivering BIM-enabled architectural projects from concept to construction documentation, across Colombia, the United States, and Latin America. I specialize in translating client visions into functional, identity-rich spaces using a blend of immersive visualization tools (Revit, SketchUp, Twinmotion) and rigorous technical methods to ensure climate adaptation and code compliance.

Recently, I led an 11,000 m² architectural survey for a structural certification with Dossphera, designed a new university campus in Panama City for Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, and I am currently producing high-end residential documentation and BIM sets from Miami. I enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and suppliers, and delivering high-quality designs on time.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 4 roles

Architect Designer · IndependentJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Developed comprehensive construction documentation and permit sets for high-end residential projects in the U.S.; created high-fidelity 3D models and renders in Revit and Twinmotion to communicate design intent to clients. Ensured technical precision in architectural drawings, adapted designs to local Florida building regulations and measurement systems; produced construction drawings and engineered details for bespoke furniture and cabinetry.

Architect Designer · Fundación Universitaria del Área AndinaDec 2023 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led the architectural design of a new university campus in Panama City (conceptual development, BIM modeling in Revit, construction documentation) and managed expansion of a second university floor in San José, Costa Rica; coordinated with local teams, negotiated with suppliers, and ensured compliance with local and international regulations. Produced plans, 3D models and renders for educational spaces in multiple countries; managed budgets, materials, and suppliers.

Leading Architect · DosspheraAug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 5 mos

Led the architectural survey team for 11,000 m² for structural certification of an educational institution. Developed plans for curation and BIM models in Revit.

Architect Designer · IndependentJan 2023 – Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

Education

Architect - Bachelor’s Degree · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia2018 – 2023
Diploma in Strategic Project Management with PMI Standards · EAN University, Bogotá, Colombia2025

Certifications and awards

Diploma in Strategic Project Management with PMI Standards2025

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