Luis Rivero

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I have more than six years of professional international experience, working on various architectural projects of different scales and typologies. My work is diverse, I carry out research and application of cutting-edge technologies, alternative and experimental construction systems, computational design, augmented and virtual reality, and digital fabrication. 

Some of my most recent work consisted of the design and planning of the Roth-Architecture FabLab, which is a building that will house advanced technology to digitally manufacture models and prototypes with different techniques, materials, and scales. This facility in the middle of the jungle of Tulum will host small and medium format 3D printing machines, laser cutting, CNC cutting, water jet cutting, and a materials laboratory. Amongst others, I have taken part in a few competitions that will seek to change the building typology of the future in Neom, Saudi Arabia. 

On the other hand, I also provided technical support and training directly to design team members, report to the studio manager, co-leading the Computational Design department, providing feedback on design team requirements and experience. My primary responsibilities included designing and documenting custom project workflows, working alongside project and construction management and general architecture staff to deliver coordinated solutions, and contributing to the Design and Technology agenda, including technology research and exploration. and emerging innovations in the industry, as well as advising and training teams on how to implement computational approaches, always looking for innovation opportunities. 

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Previously I worked as Head of Research and Development of Computational Design at Revolution (based in Mexico City). My work consisted mainly of testing and implementing emerging digital technologies involved in the field of computational design, the development, and implementation of the BIM methodology, simulation, and environmental analysis; in order to generate not only more efficient methods and workflows, but also proposing highly creative concepts, thus helping to make better-informed decisions during the different stages of projects.

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The results of my work are reflected by having been part of the winning team of the international IDA 2020 Gold award, in the Architecture-Disaster category, rapid deployment housing. The winning project was the “Temporary
Pavilion for Health Personnel”, which was widely recognized nationally and internationally, concluding in the oblation of the aforementioned award. 

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I undertook the first semester of the MSc. Construction and Robotics at RWTH Aachen University, in Germany (2020), having gained basic experience in the field of robotics in construction.

 

I hold a certificate from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB-CCCA), which validates my studies against the Canadian Educational Standard requirements which allow me to apply for an intern position, even while having a bit more experience, as I am interested to be familiar with local code regulations and construction systems, to be able to register as an Architect in the province eventually. 

Currently, I work and live in Quebec City, QC, Canada.

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