Hector Abarca-Torres
Project Manager / Registered Architect at Merrick Architecture- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Post-Disaster Safety Evaluation of Buildings and Infrastructure (ATC 20/45)
Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC)Jan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Architect AIBC
Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC)Jan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Equivalency of foreign studies to the Canadian Education Standard
Canadian Architectural Certification BoardApr, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Arquitecto
Colegio de Arquitectos del PeruApr, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Merrick Architecture Ltd.
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Canada
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager / Registered Architect
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Jul 2017 - Present
After 4 years we are close to finish 400 West Georgia, a 140M CAD Class A office building in Vancouver downtown for Westbank and their international stakeholders based in London, Tokio, Singapore, Toronto & Vancouver. After 4 years we are close to finish 400 West Georgia, a 140M CAD Class A office building in Vancouver downtown for Westbank and their international stakeholders based in London, Tokio, Singapore, Toronto & Vancouver.
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Studio One Architecture Inc
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Canada
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Architect
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
Design Architect and Project Manager for: - HQ by Porte: 345 residential condos w/ amenities: Six-storey wood frame, $40+ million; Surrey, BC - New St. Paul's Catholic Church for 1000 parishioners: 18,000 sf., $7 million; Richmond, BC. - 25 luxury Town homes complex in North Vancouver. Design Architect and Project Manager for: - HQ by Porte: 345 residential condos w/ amenities: Six-storey wood frame, $40+ million; Surrey, BC - New St. Paul's Catholic Church for 1000 parishioners: 18,000 sf., $7 million; Richmond, BC. - 25 luxury Town homes complex in North Vancouver.
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The Site Magazine
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Contributing / Advising editor
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Contributing / Advising editor for the issues #33 & 35 Contributing / Advising editor for the issues #33 & 35
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J. Paul Getty Trust
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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500 - 600 Employee
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Project Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
For the GCI for the Earthen Architecture Initiative / Seismic Retrofitting Project I managed the development of conservation projects in Peru, coordinating an international consultant team (UK, Spain, Italy & Switzerland) with local design architects, assisting them in the development of conservation strategies and design standards, performing regular quality assurance reviews. I have also edited Spanish translations of GCI's academic publications for dissemination among the regional professional community. Show less
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Low Hammond Rowe Architects
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http://www.lhra.ca/
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Intermediate Architect
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
At LHR I spent most of my time designing complex architectural, constructive and envelope details (in CAD or Revit) for outstanding projects like Uplands Walk Homeless shelter (LEED Gold) for BC Housing, the Nanaimo Golf Club and many others for the Greater Victoria Affordable Housing Society, Mountain West Properties, and the Vancouver Island Regional Public Library (North Nanaimo, Cowichan Lake and Cumberland). I have also conducted phases of due-diligence from design development to contract documentation performing coordinations with consultants and building authorities, and participated in all phases of tendering: Calls, Bid proposal evaluation and Contract awards. Show less
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Vancouver Island University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty
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Dec 2011 - May 2012
Professor of the 4th-year course Professional Presentation Skills of the Bachelor in Interior Design . Professor of the 4th-year course Professional Presentation Skills of the Bachelor in Interior Design .
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Robert Boyle Architecture Inc.
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Nanaimo, BC
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Intern Architect
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Jan 2007 - Sep 2009
For RBA I worked designing and developing Independent Living and Multi-level care facilities throughout Vancouver Island, being actively involved from design development stage to site services. Other projects included Fire restoration, a Marina resort of 64 bungalows in Belize, and Condos in Nanaimo. For RBA I worked designing and developing Independent Living and Multi-level care facilities throughout Vancouver Island, being actively involved from design development stage to site services. Other projects included Fire restoration, a Marina resort of 64 bungalows in Belize, and Condos in Nanaimo.
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The Art Institute of Toronto
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Toronto, Ontario
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Instructor
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Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
Instructor of the course Codes/ Barrier- Free Design in the Program of Interior Design and Decor. Topics covered: Ontario building and fire codes, Occupational health and safety standards, and Barrier-free / Universal design. Instructor of the course Codes/ Barrier- Free Design in the Program of Interior Design and Decor. Topics covered: Ontario building and fire codes, Occupational health and safety standards, and Barrier-free / Universal design.
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National University of Engineering
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Peru
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Mar 2005 - Jun 2006
Adjunct professor in the 3rd-year course Design Studio 6 of the School of Architecture. Topics: design research, urban design and complex function. Adjunct professor in the 3rd-year course Design Studio 6 of the School of Architecture. Topics: design research, urban design and complex function.
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Taller de Proyectos
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Lima, Peru
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Architect, Owner
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Jun 1996 - Jun 2006
Working independently I was the Project Architect for the conservation of heritage buildings (XVII to XIX c.), developed following UNESCO and ICOMOS standards for the protection of heritage sites. I have also designed a 19-unit, 7-story residential condo in Miraflores. Working independently I was the Project Architect for the conservation of heritage buildings (XVII to XIX c.), developed following UNESCO and ICOMOS standards for the protection of heritage sites. I have also designed a 19-unit, 7-story residential condo in Miraflores.
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
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Peru
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Mar 2005 - Dec 2005
Adjunct professor in the 5th-year course Theory of Art & Architecture of the School of Architecture. Adjunct professor in the 5th-year course Theory of Art & Architecture of the School of Architecture.
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Emporis
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Germany
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Architect - Job Captain - Researcher
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Aug 1999 - Aug 2004
For the prominent modernist architect Walter Weberhofer I prepared design briefs of custom residences. I also catalogued and organized the office's extensive architectural archive that dates from 1951, making it available for researchers. On 2014 one of the drawings was featured at the MoMA's exhibition Latin American in Construction 1955-80 and now belongs to their permanent collection, having contributed with the acquisition process by managing the appraisal. For the prominent modernist architect Walter Weberhofer I prepared design briefs of custom residences. I also catalogued and organized the office's extensive architectural archive that dates from 1951, making it available for researchers. On 2014 one of the drawings was featured at the MoMA's exhibition Latin American in Construction 1955-80 and now belongs to their permanent collection, having contributed with the acquisition process by managing the appraisal.
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Education
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2009 - 2010
Universidad de Sevilla
European Master in Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Buildings, European Master -
2010 - 2011
Politechnika Lubelska
European Master, Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Buildings, Specialization in Urban Preservation and Revitalization -
2005 - 2006
Lunds tekniska högskola
Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings -
2004 - 2004
ITCILO
Advanced Post Graduate course, Cultural Projects for Development -
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Harvard University Graduate School of Design
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Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería
5 year Bachelor in Architecture (MSc. Arch. equivalent), Architecture and Urbanism -
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
MDI, Máster en Dirección de Empresas Constructoras e Inmobiliarias -
2019 - 2020
Gdańsk University of Technology
Doctor of Science, Urban Studies/Affairs (got admitted, started the program, but quit)
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