Manuel Piedra, Design Manager

Manuel Piedra

Design Manager

ByQuam

Location
Spain
Education
Master's degree, Architect
Experience
6 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 11 Months

Design Manager at ByQuam
  • Spain
  • February 2016 to May 2018

Responsible for the design department, leading projects through all phases.
Working on a variety of projects: interior design, retail and ephemeral architecture.

Senior Designer at Realis Design
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2014 to September 2015

Developing designs for exhibition stands from concept to final presentation.
Translating design ideas to 3D models for realistic rendering presentations.
Preparing BOQ’s for pricing.

Architect at Elenora Interior Design
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2013 to July 2014

Designing interiors for residential high-end projects, mainly in classical 18th century french style. Handling projects from beginning to the end. Tasks and functions:
- Project managing
- Proposing structural and MEP technical solutions
- Design concept and presentation. Providing custom design to fit client requirements.
- Preparing CAD technical drawings and renders.
- Meeting and sourcing contractors, suppliers and installers
- Preparing quotations and supervising deliveries and installations

Architect at Uarchitects
  • Netherlands
  • January 2011 to January 2013

Responsible for 3D design (designing + modelling + rendering + post-production) from the early steps of the projects until last phases. Mostly working with software combination of AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max and Photoshop.
Making presentations, physical models and preparing concept developments.
Analyzing sites and preparing information for new tenders.
Working in several international competitions.

Building assistant at Lubasa / Becsa
  • Spain
  • September 2009 to October 2009

Supporting building engineers with two main projects in the University Jaume I of Castellón: the sports center and swimming-pool.
Controlling tasks attempting to working risks.
Analyzing construction process on building site and environmental care measures.

Engineers assistant at Andreu Ingenieros S.L.
  • Spain
  • July 2008 to August 2008

Filling and checking the documentation according to CTE and other local instructions.
Designing and drawing solutions to different engineering projects.
Working drawings with AutoCAD, drafting and calculating facilities.

Education

Master's degree, Architect
  • at Polytechnic University of Valencia
  • April 2010

Master's degree in Architecture. This degree combines both technical and artistic aspects in the attempt to make the best architecture. My studies has given me the opportunity to acquire knowledge in different subjects including: - Materials - Construction techniques and processes - Structures - Technical and artistic drawing - Art and architecture history - Architectural projection

Specialties & Skills

3D Studio Max
3D visualization
Architecture
Design Thinking
AutoCAD
Arktek Tricalc
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
AutoCAD
Illustration
Corel Painter
Digital Illustration (pen tablet)
3D Studio Max (Vray and Mental ray)
Microsoft Office & the Internet
Adobe Photoshop
Creative skills
Adobe Premiere

Languages

English
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Training and Certifications

Artistic drawing and painting (Training)
Training Institute:
Carmen Signes Studio
Date Attended:
September 1990
Artistic drawing and painting (Training)
Training Institute:
Raquel Alonso
Date Attended:
September 1999