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Juan Paolo Crisostomo, Interior Designer, Coordinator and Site Surveyor

Juan Paolo Crisostomo

Interior Designer, Coordinator and Site Surveyor·Zebra Projects FZE

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, BS Architecture

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 9 months

Interior Designer, Coordinator and Site Surveyor

March 2014 - June 2020

Zebra Projects FZE

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

March 2014 - June 2020

Projects Assigned:
1. Retail Store Design (Various Locations Globally):
-William Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, Damas Jewelry, Victoria’s Secret, La Senza, Muji, Mothercare, Huawei, Foot Locker, Next, NYX, Claire’s, Boots, Solaris, Vision Express, Payless, Etc.
2. Hospitality Store Design (Various Locations Globally):
-Starbucks, Shake Shack, Pinkberry, Timeout Market, PF Chang’s, IHOP, Etc.
3. Department Store Design (Various Locations Globally):
-Robinsons, John Lewis, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Offer design solutions for planned retail and/or hospitality shops within malls, department stores, floor levels and even commercial buildings.
2. Production of the diagrams, plans, elevations, details, tables, schedules etc. necessary during design up until construction of shops.
3. Conduct site surveys to collect information vital in producing pre-design references.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Architecture

Architectural Designer and Project Coordinator

June 2012 - March 2014

Tawazen Interior Design

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2012 - March 2014

Projects Assigned:
1. International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) HQ Executive Offices, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
2. Shiekha Private Spa, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
3. Sheikh Villa 45, Abu Dhabi. U.A.E.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serves as one of the architects who are tasked to both acquire and provide information for the design team regarding theoretical and technical solutions to finalize the architectural proposal during the conceptualization stage of the project.
2. Involves in the formulation and production of the needed documents i.e. drawings, schemes, diagrams, schedules, reports, replies to Request for Information (RFI) etc. which elucidates data to the concerned offices regarding the overall design concept.
3. Serves as one of the main representatives of the office assigned to coordinate with the clients, building administrators, consultants, main contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.
4. Engaged in site work to tend to any uncertainties and issues raised up by different parties involved in the project by performing inspections to identify discrepancies between official documents and actual conditions where in answers are then made available through formal assessments and reports which comprises of architectural design aspects.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Architecture

Architectural Designer

November 2010 - June 2012

AECOM

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2010 - June 2012

Projects Assigned:
1. Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (K.P.I.Z.), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
2. Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
3. Siemens Headquarters, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
4. Etisalat Data Center, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
5. Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
6. Bawabat Al Sharq, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
7. Sowwah Bridge 3, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
8. BP Iraq NV - Rumaila Headquarters, Republic of Iraq
9. Shah Gas Development (SGD) Program Non-Process Buildings, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
10. Al Madina Al Shamaliya, Kingdom of Bahrain

Duties and Responsibilities:
Involved in conceptualization and production of Architectural AutoCAD presentations of detail design and construction drawings for structures and related facilities i.e. roads, landscape etc. of the proposed projects including coordination with other disciplines and associated departments (internal and external).

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Architectural Designer

September 2007 - October 2010

Pell Frischmann, Conseco International Ltd.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2007 - October 2010

Projects Assigned:
1. Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach Development, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
2. Schools Refurbishment Program, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
3. New Heritage Souk, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Make Architectural detail presentations of materials, installations and fabrications both in 2D and 3D formats for endorsement of design and for construction purposes.
2. Carry out actual site inspections of existing structures. Provide condition survey reports and drawings. Assist in designing proposals for renovations and improvements.
3. Make drawings necessary for the tender and construction phase of the project.
4. Design General Arrangement plans and detailed floor layouts.
5. Formulate for the CAD team an Architectural Presentation Scheme which includes a library of Dynamic Blocks, General Symbols, Layer Names, Line Types, Texts and Dimension Styles.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Architectural, MEP Designer and Estimator

October 2005 - February 2007

SEACO Co. Ltd.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2005 - February 2007

Projects Assigned:
1. Dubai International Airport Expansion, Dubai, U.A.E.
2. Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy, State of Qatar

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Make detailed Architectural and MEP presentations of material connections and fabrications both in 2D and 3D formats for endorsement of design and for construction purposes including coordination with related departments.
2. Provide Detailed Estimations for Plumbing and Sanitary works for purchasing purposes through scheduled presentations of materials breakdown and descriptions, quantifications and unit designations per project package numbers.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Construction Site Inspector, Architectural Designer and Draughtsman

April 2001 - October 2005

Robinson’s Land Corporation

Philippines

April 2001 - October 2005

Projects Assigned:
1. Robinsons Galleria Building Administration
2. Robinsons Galleria Cinema Renovation
3. Robinsons Place Iloilo
4. The Robinsons Galleria East Wing - The San Miguel Node Redevelopment
5. Robinsons Galleria Tenant Shops Construction
6. Robinsons Galleria Minor Redevelopments
7. Lease Department Relocation
8. R.L.C. Administration Relocation
9. Body Senses Renovation

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordination with various Company Departments regarding proposal on Mall improvements.
2. Coordination with the Engineering Department for consultation and design on various utility services necessary and relevant to the proposed project.
3. Preparation of Architectural drawing presentations, details and documents for proposed malls, mall restorations and development works.
4. Drawing presentation, coordination and recommendation to the Mall Architect corrective actions and approval for a proposed project.
5. Preparation of Bid Documents, schedule of bidding, coordination with prospective contractors, presentation of Bid Summary for approval.
6. Coordination and Supervision of the construction of the proposed project and inspection for final acceptance.
7. Coordination with mall tenants, tenant’s designer and contractors regarding proposed construction of shops, improvements and/or renovations in connection with the Mall Architectural Design Standards.
8. Checking and approval of tenant’s Architectural and Utility Design and Working plans.
9. Inspection and supervision of proposed tenant shops construction to ensure uniformity with the Mall Architectural Design Standards.
10. Acceptance of tenant’s construction of the shops for clearance to operate.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Administration

Education

University of Santo Tomas

October 2000

October 2000

Bachelor's degree, BS Architecture

Philippines

Skills

Construction & Property

Expert

Project Coordination

Expert

Interior Design

Expert

Architecture

Expert

Detail Design

Expert

AutoCAD

Expert

Revit Architecture

Beginner

Photoshop

Intermediate

Microsoft Word

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Construction & Property

Expert

Project Coordination

Expert

Interior Design

Expert

Architecture

Expert

Detail Design

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English

Expert

Tagalog

Expert

Memberships

United Architects of the Philippines

Member

January 2010

Professional Regulation Commission

Licensed Architect

January 2010

Hobbies and interests

Art and Literature, Sketching, Photography, Painting, Music, Playing Guitar and Graphic Design