Valentin Metes

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Architect at COS
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Lead a mixed team of experts through all project stages, from client brief to early space layout and conceptual design, through the technical phase. Ensure each team member receives the right information, the project stays on briefing and budget, and coordinate engineers and on-site activities during construction.
Prototype Specialist at Moonshot labs
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Focus on design, 3D visualization, and digital fabrication as the backbone of the studio; explore new approaches to the industry and create prototypes and visualizations to support projects.
Architect at StudioAxia
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017
Client meetings; assist the project manager across project steps; project management; design and concept; concept illustration; renderings; presentations; technical solutions; CAD drawings; preparing project documentation; on-site visits during construction.
Project Manager / Freelancer Architect at Atelier NOD
May 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Developing a creative platform combining architecture, fabrication and prototyping, world-scale models, design objects, and urban furniture; providing concept development, 3D visualization, and related services.
Team Lead / Manager at EFdeN
January 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015
In charge of the sustainability and innovation department; data collection, team coordination, and research; delivering technical solutions for the architecture team and assisting brainstorming to meet competition regulations and deliverables; project illustrations and stakeholder presentations.
Junior Designer at FilipSConcept
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Assist at concept elaboration; technical solutions; CAD drawings; project development; 3D study models and renderings.
COS Lead Architect
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Lead a mixed team of experts through all project stages, from client brief to concept design and technical phase; manage information flow, ensure budget adherence, coordinate on-site and project management during construction; focus on delivering the best possible design.
Project Manager at Atelier NOD
May 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Freelancer architect coordinating architecture, fabrication and 3D visualization efforts; cross-disciplinary platform development and project management.
Team Lead Manager at EFdeN
January 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015
In charge of sustainability and innovation department; data collection, team coordination, and technical solutions for architecture team; support for competition requirements and deliverables; project illustration and stakeholder presentations.

Education

Bachelor and Master of Architecture, Sustainability Studies at Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2011
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Technical University of Cluj Napoca
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor and Master of Architecture, Sustainability Studies at Universitatea Technică din Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2011
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Technical University of Cluj Napoca
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Architecture Certified Information Manager Level 2 Advanced
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Introduction to UI and UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Certified Information Manager Level 1 Basic Course
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Architecture Certified Information Manager Level 2 Advanced Introduction to UI and UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Certified Information Manager Level 1 Basic Course
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Other