"No hay razón para no probar algo nuevo solo porque nadie lo haya intentado antes". Antonio Gaudí
RESUME
Natalia D. Álvarez Lorca
I have experience in teaching and in the application of software in automation processes and coordination of architecture and engineering projects. I am proactive and capable of working with large projects. I am meticulous in the coordination, graphics and layout for the presentation of projects.
I am passionate about research, architecture and technology presentation of projects.
CORE SKILLS
July 12, 2023
Investigation Skills
Teaching Skills
BIM Modeler, Coordinator in Architecture and MEP projects
Leadership and Management of Architecture events
Graphic Design Skills
Data Visualization Skills
Visual Programming
CAREER SUMARY
INVESTIGATION
SiGraDi 2020 Transformative Design
2020
“Evolution and Projection of Computational Design Theories: Generation, Analysis, Selection and Fabrication”
INTERNSHIP
Constructora Muro
July - September 2018
During the internship, I updated work plans, drawing plans, models and renders for architecture and MEP
projects.
Seabox Rentals
Junary - Febrary 2017
The office is in charge of reconditioning containers for use as offices, bathrooms, showers, classrooms, etc. Among my tasks is the 3D drawing of each of the standard products for commercialization, as well as the design of some proposals.
Oficina Arq2g
Junary - Febrary 2016
In this architecture office, 50 homes were designed to support the 2014 fire in Valparaíso. My participation was
forwarded to three homes, supporting municipal procedures, design, structural and architectural drawings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Adjunt Professor Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
March 2023 - Today
Subject: Computational Methods in Architecure
The main objective is to tech to the student how to use parametric software, specifically Rhinoceros, Grasshopper and Kuka|prc plugin.
In this subject students will be able program a parametric design and a robotic arm to digital fabrication.
BIM Modeler
CSI - JACKOLA - BYCE
November 2023 - Today
Project:
Columbia Falls High School - Jackola
Fort Belknap Hospital - Jackola
MBI Mission Lodge - Jackola
Aeropuerto del Pacífico - CSI
Cementos del Plata - Silo y Molienda - CSI
The Legacy Senior Living - BYCE
My work at CSI consists in modeling and coordination with BIM methodology different specialties (achitecture, MEP, structure). My principal task is create BIM models and manage tools for coordinatios and data, create families, management of bim 360, skills of communication in both languages spanish and english, because I work with USA offices like BYCE and Jackola through CSI.
Digital Construction Executive
OLOUS
April - August 2022
Olous App in Latinamerica
The main objective was find people in construction industry to create content about the field in the appliaction. I Also created content for Olous to present it in Latinamerica as a guide to the rest of content creator. I was connected with the latest news regarding to architecture, construction, engineering and technology. And a big network around the world.
BIM MEP MODELER AND COORDINATOR
VINCI Construction Grands Projets - Astaldi
Febrary - December 2021
Project: Arturo Merino Benítez Airport
My work at Vinci and Astaldi consists of modeling and coordination with BIM methodology in the plumbing and gas specialty. In my tasks is the modeling of complex families and shared parameters, the gathering of information for the creation of the existing model, phase management, creation of BIM standards for the issuance of plans, management of bim 360 and Naviswork for coordination, skills of communication with the different specialties and knowledge of current regulations.
BIM MODELER
IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture
June 2019 - Junary 2020
Relevant Projects: La Florida Airport, Bupa Clinics, Buin Paine Hospital, Banco Estado
My work as a modeler focuses on MEP, specifically Electricity and Plumbing, but the versatility of this architecture office has allowed me to work in Architecture, Landscaping, Roads and Pavements in large-scale projects such as the AMB and Florida airports, Judicial Power, State Bank and hospitals like Buin and BUPA. I have also developed in graphic design in the business area and Data Center.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BIMLab
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
August 2018 - December 2020
The course provides basic knowledge of BIM methodologies using Autodesk Revit software. As an assistant I must support the students by leveling everyone's knowledge. I also have to manage the logistics of the students' behavior.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Architecture Workshop
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Julio 2017 - Diciembre 2018
CORMA 2018 Architecture Contest Workshop, based on wood construction. The challenge was to build projects without the use of steel joints.
Mars Habs Architecture Workshop, focused on the design of housing units located on Mars based on the investigation of possible Martian construction materials. In both workshops my mission as an assistant was to guide the students in the correction sessions and in logistics.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Computational Methods
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
July 2017 - December 2018
Computational Methods, teaches digital fabrication techniques in architecture, through material exploration
and the use of digital tools. The software taught are Rhinoceros and its Grasshopper plugin. The role of the
assistant is to reinforce in the classroom the learning methodology used by the teacher, the evaluation of the
students' projects and the logistics of the subject.
ARCHITECTURE DRAWER
Tetralux Arquitectos
July - October 2017
Tetralux Architecture office is characterized by using sustainable materials for the creation of its projects. My participation focused on the technical drawing of construction details for two projects, the Marae Cultural
Center and Casa los Laureles, both projects located in Rapa Nui.
3D Modeler Construction Company 2a
Junary 2019 - March 2019
This Construction Company requests 2D visualizations of rendered planimetric images to achieve a better dialogue with the potential client. 5 types of houses with their corresponding interior details are raised in 3D model through the Rhinoceros tool.
PARTICIPATION AND VOLUNTEERS
Lineages of the Digital DIGITAL FUTURES 2021 WORKSHOP
2021
In the workshop we discuss a series of projects from the last twenty-five years of digital production and we configure assemblages based on the study of their expression traits, operating beyond the authorial, institutional or chronological determinations. Through these constellations, we identify conflicts, affinities and redundancies, and we draw a series of lines that to built a consistent multiplicity analyzing a set of unique and similar projects.
Responsive Design for Emergency DIGITAL FUTURES 2020 WORKSHOP
2020
Digital transformation has changed the way we live. Today we are data and that data through the use of artificial intelligence can improve the response of the design to the possible emergency by improving its performance.
The workshop taught me Machine Learning techniques through Grasshopper and how data affects the field of architecture.
Rizoma Magazine
2018 - 2020
The Magazine was born to spread the USM identity through the exhibition of its work and knowledge. Among the tasks carried out by the magazine is its dissemination through social networks, reaching a Latin American audience.
I also made my contribution by writing an article called "Rhizomatic Urbanism" in Issue 2 "Territory" of the magazine.
YAP CONSTRUCTO 9 CONTEST
2019
The YAP_CONSTRUCTO young architecture program, associated with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA in New York), MAXXI (Rome), Istanbul Modern (Turkey) and MMCA (Korea) is an active support in generating new opportunities for talented emerging architects.
In this version I worked together with DumDum Lab to create the models of a discreet architecture embodied
in a wooden pavilion.
Latin American Meeting of Architecture Students ELEA
Atacama 2017
2017
Bajo la temática “El Origen” se presenta una temática de corte patrimonial, que a través de los distintos elementos: agua, tierra, fuego y aire plantea talleres en relación a estos ámbitos, construyendo distintas obras de caracter tanto visual como social en los alrededores de la ciudad de Calama.
Latin American Coordinator of Architecture Students
Co.LEA South
2017
The Coordinator is made up of groups of architecture students from different Latin American countries. These groups organize two major events, ELEA and CICAU, both focused on Architecture and Research.
My participation in Co.LEA (Latin American Coordinator of Architecture Students) focused on the representation of my country in the area of Management and Finance.
Latin American Meeting of Architecture Students ELEA
Córdoba 2016
2016
The event brings together more than 1500 students and architects from different Latin American countries in order to share their different experiences through workshops, conferences, round tables, workshops, etc. The delegates are in charge of delivering the corresponding information to their respective universities before and during the event.
TRAZANDO ESPACIOS PÚBLICOS
Workshop
2016
The Workshop proposes a methodology to transform the public spaces of communities using participatory design tools. During the workshop we recovered a small public space based on the information collected from the neighbors and the imagination of the children and architects.
STAFF PLADECO
Bienal de Arquitectura
2015
The Architecture Biennial had an emphasis on Valparaíso city. This was an opportunity for an important gathering of information by PLADECO. The staff was in charge of interviewing the visitors and getting their ideas and opinions regarding their city.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
2012 - 2018
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Eduardo Vargas Herrera Architect Award Best Degree Process 2018
English Course
2019 - 2020
Wall Street English Institute
Level B1
Leading Digital Transformation
2020
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology