Sofia Fajardo

• Responsible for developing the facade design strategy for each project requirement whether it is refurbishment or a new facade.
• Responsible for liaising with suppliers and facade specialists to ensure that the proposed facade is feasible in terms of construction and within the budget.
• In charge of setting basic design principles and ensuring that statutory requirements have been considered in terms of integrating the facade in the project.
• Responsible for preparing the architectural design reports and compiling all the information from the project sub-consultants and ensuring that all information is as per the latest design issue.
• In charge of reviewing the submitted information from the project sub-consultants and overseeing the development and implementation of architectural designs for the project.
• Maintaining project quality control by reviewing and making necessary adjustments to project sub-consultants drawings.

- Responsible for leading the façade projects.

- Responsible for developing system drawings.

- Responsible for developing façade access
strategies such as cleaning and maintenance and glass replacement.

- In charge of client interaction which includes regular workshops and technical meeting thus ensuring that the façade design complies with the performance requirements without compromising aesthetic and architectural intent of the building façade.

- In charge of delivery of consultancy projects to high levels of quality within project deadlines.

- Assist in preparing proposals when required.

- Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction thus yielding opportunities for repeat work and extension of work scope on the projects.

- Responsible for reviewing preliminary architectural designs to establish generic façade types and identify material and geometry types which will be required for the building envelope and assist the Architects/Clients in desk studies of other comparable developments as required, ie sourcing of images and details of other projects for their reference.

- Responsible for preparing concept design report and attend technical workshop meeting with the design team.

- Providing 2D drafting using Auto Cad software in delivering façade system drawing packages for façade / curtain wall projects.

- Assisting in the delivery of detailed façade tender packages.

- Monitoring and maintaining direct communications with Architects, Clients, Engineers, Project Leaders etc. and update drawings as required.

- Producing details of façade systems based on architectural sketches.

- Assisting in the delivery of detailed façade & tender packages.

- Coordinating and monitor submission schedules to ensure production of deliverable to agreed timeline.

- Coordinating with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation.

- Maintaining internal document control of drawings.

- Reviewing and evaluating design deliverable to ensure build-ability and compliance, liaising with the client's design team and specialist suppliers.

- Coordinated with firm partners, project architects, and other consultants from all stages of design to meet clients' specific requirements.

- Carry out a review of the building envelope and the preliminary architectural design intent to assess requirements for façade cleaning area.

- Prepare preliminary options for building maintenance equipment based on the access requirements etc. above.

- Prepare a building maintenance strategy report.

PROJECTS

Isfahan Academy (Academy & Serviced Apartments) - Iran

English College Dubai (School) - Dubai UAE
Dubai Creek Harbor Hotel & Serviced Apartments - Dubai UAE

Langham Place (Hotel & Serviced Apartments) - Dubai UAE

Business Bay Marasi (Residential Apartments) - Dubai UAE

Riverpark - Dubai Water Canal Phase I - Dubai UAE

The Island Dubai - Dubai UAE

Qaryat Al Hidd Saadiyat - Abu Dhabi UAE

Al Akaria Mixed Used Building - Westin Hotel &
Serviced Apartments - Riyadh KSA

CIEL Tower Dubai Marina - Dubai UAE

The Project Camp - Abu Dhabi

Mina Rashid Residential and Commercial Building - Dubai

Sulaiman Al Habib Palace - KSA

- Responsible for developing, modifying and reviewing production drawings and construction documents and liaising with project managers, clients and sub-consultants as necessary to ensure coordination of the overall project delivery.

- Responsible for the correction and updates of documents as required, drawings, reports, specifications; develop solutions to technical problems.

- Responsible for keeping a phase of a project on schedule and monitoring of project status reports.

- Responsible for building system concepts and documentation process for schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.

-Attend project meeting as necessary.

PROJECTS

Bin Hamooda Showroom & Workshop - Abu Dhabi UAE

Al Ain Residential Apartment G+8+ Roof - Abu Dhabi UAE

Hidd Al Saadiyat Community Centers & Mosque
Beach Golf View Saadiyat - Abu Dhabi UAE

Al Maryah Residential Tower (3B + G + 26F + Roof) - Abu Dhabi UAE

Sheikh Diab Al Nahyan Office in Sky Tower - Abu Dhabi UAE

- Responsible for the review of the structural and architectural drawings and prepare façade shop drawings of aluminum and glazing works.

- Ensure that structural checks done with Structural Department for all the related details (ie. aluminum members, glass, brackets etc)

- Responsible for the review and update any alterations on the aluminum shop drawings in co-ordination with Project Managers.

- Responsible for the preparation of fabrication drawings and cutting list of profiles, glass and steel work orders and material indents.

- Provide approved detailed shop drawings to Material Allocation Team with component schedule (profiles /gaskets/accessories/hardware schedule).

PROJECTS

Muscat International Airport - Muscat Oman

Dubai Frame - Dubai UAE

City Walk - Dubai UAE

- Confers & draws the assigned components of the tender, shop and/or fabrication drawings for the curtain wall façade design project in accordance with the specifications of the client and company standards.

- Studies and drafts drawings required based on the initial concept drawing (including proposed sections and design) and elevation prepared by superior.

- Meets, confers and discusses with the superior, project coordinator and other team members on any questions regarding the assignment and settle all issues to be able to meet the deadline agreed.

- Review checks and discusses with the superior and team members any mark-ups on drawings and how long will it take to correct.

- Produce, prints and checks drawings to ensure that they are correct, of good quality and within the standards and specifications.

- Submit complete curtain wall design component to team leader.

- Perform other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by immediate superior and/or officers of the company.

PROJECTS

Etihad Tower 2 & Podium

The Gate District Towers

- Assist the Senior Architect in the design works and preparation of the detailed working drawings using AutoCAD and reporting directly to Senior Architect.

- Developed construction drawings and renderings as per instruction provided by supervising architect.

- Organized drawing sets and other documentations.

- Create and finalize floor plans, building elevations, as well as sections dissecting the building

- Proactively contributed in completion of various projects involving designing interior as well as exterior spaces.

- Accurately present and modify designs to achieve the desired end product within specific timeline.
Designed for various clients on projects like house planning, retail, office design.

PROJECTS

Al Jaddaf Residential Building (G + 6F + Roof) - Dubai UAE

Al Jaddaf Residential Building (2B + G + 11F + Roof) - Dubai UAE

Meydan City Residential Tower (4B + G + 34F + Roof) - Dubai UAE

Meydan City Residential Tower (3B + G + 27F + Roof) - Dubai UAE

- Responsible for providing architectural assistance to architects in developing construction plans.

- Responsible for preparing and developing layouts, elevations, cross sections in construction drawings.

- Assist in architectural teams in dimensional -surveys of buildings.

- Responsible for applying survey notes in architectural drawings with precise specifications.

- Responsible for using advanced software like AutoCAD in preparing architectural plans.

- Assist and support architects in executing multiple architectural projects.

- Interact with clients to implement their plans and goals in architectural project drawings.

- Execute all aspects of architectural processes and issues.

- Maintain all architectural drawings, plans, client specifications and survey notes in organized manner.

- Ensure compliance of all architectural guidelines and standards.

PROJECTS

Robbe & Berking Siber Showroom - Taguig City Philippines

Mr. Chan Residence Renovation - Makati City Philippines

Mr. Po Condominium Unit Renovation - Makati City Philippines

Two Storey Residence of Mr. Brizuela - Antipolo Rizal

Two Storey Residence of Dr. Fernando - Antipolo Rizal

Interior Design of Robert Bosch Office - Makati City

Interior Design of Sagittarius Mines Inc. - Makati City

- Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings.

- Carry out administrative tasks relevant to the production of architectural information.

- Liaise with colleagues on architectural matters to meet the project requirements.

- Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post, including occasional travel to sites as required.

- Provide assistance with projects as needed.

- Drawing and sketching designs to meet client requirements.

- Using relevant software design programs such as AutoCAD, Sketchup & Photoshop to develop schemes.

- Provide support with the presentation and collation of design documents and drawing information.

PROJECTS

Three Storey Residence of Mr. Leon Manalo - Tagaytay City Philippines

New National YWCA Headquarters - Manila Philippines

Quesada Housing Project - Quezon City Philippines

Mountain Cottage Resort - Silay City Philippines
Liwasan Memorial Park - San Juan Batangas Philippines

Development MACDA Site Housing Project - Makati Philippines