Experience

Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK)

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Lead Architect - Delivery

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Architect

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  I have been working on key projects in AFK, mainly on large and complex Commercial and Residential projects. I have focused on construction Stages 4 and 5, which has enabled me to develop not only my understanding of the construction industry, but also a wide range of technical skills that together with my passion for construction gave me the strong background I have today.I have worked on different projects and packages, developing technical design, coordinating with main contractors, sub-contractors and consultants, compliance-checking building regulations, site inspections and reports and leading client meetings, always taking the responsibility with minimal supervision.Working on award winning high end projects such as 80 Charlotte Street and 22 Hanover Square has allowed me to understand all phases widely, solving complex issues and ensuring all the design and technical requirements have been implemented.I also helped the BIM Managers and supported the teams through all the process, to make sure we worked in the most efficient way.Projects:- Park & Sayer. Elephant Park. London (Dec 2020-Present)Residential and Retail, 44,600 sqm, 424 apartments.Stages 3, 4 & 5- 22 Hanover Square Project. London (June 2019-Nov 2020)Residential and Hotel, 18,100 sqm £230mStages 4 & 5- The Turing Building. IQL. London (April 2019- June 2019)Office , Leisure and Retail, 32,500 sqm £215mStage 4- 80 Charlotte Street. London (Jun 2017-March 2019)Office and Retail, 34,500 sqm £200mStages 4 & 5



UG21 Consultores de ingeniería S.L.

• Spain
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

• Architect

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

  I joined this Engineering firm in Spain, based also in South America. I had the opportunity to be involved in key projects within the educational sector, working closely with Colombian teams and collaborating remotely from the Spanish office.Thanks to my knowledge acquired through both my degrees in Building Engineering and Architecture I was able to take on different roles starting from supporting the Project leader to finally be fully responsible for leading the structural calculations and supervising the quality of the construction drawings. This experience allowed me to work independently while managing a team of 3 architectural assistants, and gave me a full understanding of the complexity of the building structure and its importance to create design solutions which anticipate construction issues.My key responsibility was implementing the design intention while meeting the high requirements of the building regulations for earthquake structural resistance in Colombia, as well as designing, calculating concrete and steel structures and developing construction details.Projects:• Nuevo Chile Institute of Education. Bogotá. 6,600 sqm• Guillermo León Valencia School. Bogotá. 6,000 sqm• Cimarrones Educational Center. Nariño. 680 sqm• La Victoria Educational Center. Nariño. 642 sqm• Pablo VI Municipal Educational Center. Taminango. 1,850 sqm• Marine Dock. San Andrés Island in Caribbean Ocean. Colombia. • ‘La Madera’ Pedestrian Bridge in Medellín. Colombia.



Department of Building Structures and Geotechnical Engineering

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Assessment of Ancient Masonry slender towers under Seismic LoadingI worked with a research team to develop architectural drawings and analyse the structural behaviour of Almohad towers for the preservation of this architecture. Assessment of Ancient Masonry slender towers under Seismic LoadingI worked with a research team to develop architectural drawings and analyse the structural behaviour of Almohad towers for the preservation of this architecture.



Ferrovial

• Netherlands
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Architectural Assistant. Traineeship.

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014

  As part of an university traineeship at ETSAS, I had the opportunity to follow closely the construction of a big school extension in Seville, with the renowned international construction firm Ferrovial. The new building comprises an area of 20,000 sqm, including 3 levels of parking, gym, classrooms and rooftop.I attended phases such as foundations, structure, brick walls and MEP services along with the construction supervisor. I could acquire an enormous knowledge of all the process, from materials supervision on site to coordination of multiple sub-contractors.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Building Engineer

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2012

  - Health and Safety project of Residential block:I carried out the Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Report, for the prevention of risks during construction- Health and Safety project of San Agustín Convent Refurbishment:I developed the Asbestos Demolition Report and the construction drawings for the new roof of the building, including structural calculation, detailing, Health and Safety Risk Assessment and asbestos removal process. - Health and Safety project of Residential block:I carried out the Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Report, for the prevention of risks during construction- Health and Safety project of San Agustín Convent Refurbishment:I developed the Asbestos Demolition Report and the construction drawings for the new roof of the building, including structural calculation, detailing, Health and Safety Risk Assessment and asbestos removal process.



Jesus VH Constructions

• Architectural Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Courtyard House:I assisted supervising the construction of a courtyard house in Cáceres, including dealing with the client and contractor, during various stages such as foundations, drainage, structure, walls and roof. - Courtyard House:I assisted supervising the construction of a courtyard house in Cáceres, including dealing with the client and contractor, during various stages such as foundations, drainage, structure, walls and roof.

• Architectural Assistant

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  ‐ Refurbishment of detached house in Cáceres. Spain. Technical support for diagnosis of pathologies. ‐ Refurbishment of detached house in Cáceres. Spain. Technical support for diagnosis of pathologies.

• Builder Assistant

  • May 2003 - Jan 2004

  - El Cuarto Valle Rural House:I helped a builder team during the construction of a Rural House, building the concrete structure, brick walls, pitched roof and internal partitions.www.elcuartovalle.com - El Cuarto Valle Rural House:I helped a builder team during the construction of a Rural House, building the concrete structure, brick walls, pitched roof and internal partitions.www.elcuartovalle.com