John Villar
Partner / Chief Executive of International Projects at HWCD- Claim this Profile
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Meeting John was a defining moment in my professional and personal career. It has been inspiring to watch John manages his team of talented people. His insight, dedication and integrity are second to none. He is a rare kind of visionary who can do it all – he can define a long-term strategy and then break it down to the day-to-day. I meet many outstanding people in my profession, yet I seldom come across someone who is so approachable and as down to earth as John. John exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success. John is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when fights break out in boardroom meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, John’s positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are palpable. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with him. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Meeting John was a defining moment in my professional and personal career. It has been inspiring to watch John manages his team of talented people. His insight, dedication and integrity are second to none. He is a rare kind of visionary who can do it all – he can define a long-term strategy and then break it down to the day-to-day. I meet many outstanding people in my profession, yet I seldom come across someone who is so approachable and as down to earth as John. John exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success. John is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when fights break out in boardroom meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, John’s positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are palpable. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with him. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Meeting John was a defining moment in my professional and personal career. It has been inspiring to watch John manages his team of talented people. His insight, dedication and integrity are second to none. He is a rare kind of visionary who can do it all – he can define a long-term strategy and then break it down to the day-to-day. I meet many outstanding people in my profession, yet I seldom come across someone who is so approachable and as down to earth as John. John exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success. John is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when fights break out in boardroom meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, John’s positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are palpable. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with him. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Meeting John was a defining moment in my professional and personal career. It has been inspiring to watch John manages his team of talented people. His insight, dedication and integrity are second to none. He is a rare kind of visionary who can do it all – he can define a long-term strategy and then break it down to the day-to-day. I meet many outstanding people in my profession, yet I seldom come across someone who is so approachable and as down to earth as John. John exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success. John is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when fights break out in boardroom meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, John’s positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are palpable. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with him. I look forward to working with him in the future.
Experience
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HWCD
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China
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner / Chief Executive of International Projects
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Sep 2017 - Present
ADMINISTRATION:• HWCD’s Design Board member• Business development.DESIGN:• Project’s responsible.• Team’s building protocols.• Implementation of international design methodologiesINTERNATIONAL EXPANSION:• Global strategies and business models / business plans.• Opening company’s branches overseas • Companies global expansion model
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Partner / London's Office Director
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Dec 2010 - Sep 2017
ADMINISTRATION:• HWCD’s Design Board member• Business development.DESIGN:• Project’s responsible.• Team’s building protocols.• Implementation of international design methodologiesINTERNATIONAL EXPANSION:• Global strategies and business models / business plans.• Opening company’s branches overseas • Companies global expansion model• Results: - Barcelona Office (2010). By Join Venture with GBM (Martin Oliu, Carles Basso, Enric Llucia) - London Office (2011). Funded by John Villar. - Cairo Office (2012). By Join Venture with ICCE (Ayman Khafagy)*Ironically, the HWCD's expansion overseas increased the local reputation of the headquarter and therefore the scale and budget of the Chinese projects. This situation made the Board Directors of HWCD to decide to put all our resources into the Chinese's team in order to achieve the finniest result. Thus settled Barcelona, London and Cairo in a secondary level of priority, that finally started to scaled down the overseas teams and concentrate all the effort in the projects that the Board Director's prioritized*
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Partner / MD-International Design
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
• Project’s responsible.• Implementation of international design methodologies• Companies global expansion model
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Project Architect
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
• Project’s responsible:- All meetings- Concept and Architectural Design.- Coordination and management of the team.- Presentations of Drawings, CGI, photo-montages and models.- Construction Supervision.
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L'École de design Nantes Atlantique
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France
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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End of the Study Project's Supervisor
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2020
ESP is the final project that the students have to make as their conclusions of the 2 years Masters in "Transcultural Design". John's job consist to supervise and guide the projects of half of the students at China Studio, making sure the students incorporate anthropological research tools within the design process of their final project.
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End of the Study Project's Supervisor and Long Project No. 2 Head Professor
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
From the development of "The Experimental Laboratory of Design and Transculturality" (see below) The China Studio asked John to work in 2 programs: 1st- The existing program called ESP Which is the final project that the students have to make as their conclusions of the 2 years Masters in "Transcultural Design". John's job consist to supervise and guide the projects of half of the students at China Studio.2nd- A new program develop in collaboration with Colisee and AIA, to do an anthropological research about elderly people in Shanghai and how this research could develop new design process, methods and/or tools for the design of the environment of those people. This program has 8 Chinese students and 8 French students working together by teams. John is the head professor of this program.
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Experimental Laboratory of Design and Transculturality's Head Professor
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
L'École de Design - Nantes Atlantique, created the China Studio in collaboration with the Shanghai University, within the Fine Art College.The Experimental Laboratory of Design and Transculturality is one of the programs of the MDes Transcultural Design at China Studio, which is working in how to transfer theory into the design process, trying to develop theories that help to comprehend culture and its apply in design.
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Program Director
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
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UK China Art and Design Association
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Events Services
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Exhibition Curator
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Exhibition: Design Shanghai 2013 - "Aesthetic City"In collaboration with Lucy Shum (UCADA's Manager Director) and her team.• To choice the theme of the exhibition• To select the best design projects of: Fashion Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Architecture of an open call within The UK.• To design the display strategy and construction details. • To set up the exhibition in the Shanghai’s Power Station of Art.
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Structural Engineer
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2009
• Structural Design and Calculations: Steelwork, Load bearing masonry, Timberwork, Reinforced Concrete, Foundations and Retaining walls.• Assessments and Inspections of building Sites.
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"En_contraste?" Workshop Director
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2007
In collaboration with Carlos Valladares and Luisyvania Garcia:• Creating the theme of the workshop• Producing design exercises for Architectural Students• Supervision of students’ design
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Collaborator at The International Urban Design and Regeneration Strategy Competition in Xisi Bei
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2007
• Urban Design.• Presentations: Drawings, CGI, Videos.
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Collaborator at The International Urban Design Competition in Brickbottom in Somerville
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Feb 2007 - Feb 2007
• Urban Design.• Presentations: Drawings, CGI, Videos.
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Builder
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Aug 2006 - Jan 2007
• Service Works: Pipe installations, electrical and mechanical.• Finishes: Ceramics, painting, carpentry.• Preparations and Maintenance.
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Venezuelan President of IFYA
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
• Analyze the current situation of the young architects• Study the transition process between the university period and the commercial practices• Trying to create a national structure to connect the young architects with each other and IFYA• Promoting the possibility to develop a International Event in Venezuela.• Linking the young architects in Venezuela with Europe (mainly London)
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Plasma Studio
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Italy
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
• Architectural Design.• Presentations of Drawings, CGI, photo-montages and models.• Design Meetings.
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Architect Assistant
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Helping to supervising two constructions sites: From beginning to completion.
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National Academic Coordinator
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May 2004 - Jun 2005
In collaboration with Gabriel Visconti:• Researching the current status of the architecture education in Venezuela• Trying to create a long turn plan for the future congress to add the knowledge that were missing• Organizing those themes into the calendar and the agenda• Implementing the protocols and logistics to execute the plan
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Member of the Research Center for Human Sciences
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Feb 2004 - Jun 2005
In collaboration with: Nelson Morales, Oscar Aguilera and Juan Pergolis• Doing academic research• Attending discussion meeting
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Member of Aesthetic Research Centre
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2005
In collaboration with: Pedro Alzuru, Camilche Cardenas and Jose Luis Chacon• Doing academic research• Attending discussion meetings• Participating in the Symposiums• Helping with the installations of pieces of arts and performances
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Team Director
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Feb 2005 - Feb 2005
• Meeting with the Governments and the General Society• Urban Plan.• Architectural Design.• Presentations: Drawings, CGI, Videos.- FIRST PRIZE -
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Architect
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Jul 2003 - Jul 2004
• Architectural Design.• Presentations of drawings, photo-montages, models.• Construction drawings.• Meetings and Conference Presentations.
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Academic Coordinator
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Apr 2003 - Oct 2003
In collaboration with Andrea Griborio, Maximo Ovalles, Libny Pacheco and Ignacio Rivera: • Creation of the subject• Selection of exhibitors and speakers• Elaboration of the calendar• Organization of the conferences and workshops
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Universidad de los Andes (VE)
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Venezuela
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor’s Assistant of Structure Design-Calculation at the Faculty of Architecture and Art
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Mar 2001 - Aug 2003
• Reviewing the knowledge given by the head professor in the previous classes• Instructing Structure design and calculation exercises• Teaching the applications of the structure knowledge into the architecture practices
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Professor’s Assistant of math at the Faculty of Architecture and Art
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Mar 2000 - Feb 2001
• Reviewing the knowledge given by the head professor in the previous classes• Instructing math exercises• Teaching the applications of the math knowledge in the architecture practices
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Architect Assistant
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Jul 2002 - Jul 2003
Being part of his team to develop several design competitions. Locally and Internationally.
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Architect Assistant
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Mar 2000 - Jun 2002
• Analysis of the existing materials.• Collecting organic samples of walls and roof to make a pathological studies.• Design of interventions and constructions details.• Presentations: Drawings, Models.• Inspections of Building Site.
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Academic Coordinator
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Jan 2002 - May 2002
In collaboration with: Maximo Ovalles, Libny Pacheco, Enrique Ceron and David Boscan, • Creation of the subject• Selection of exhibitors and speakers• Elaboration of the calendar• Organization of the conferences and workshops• Coordination of event and logistics
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Education
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2019 - 2022
University of Strasbourg
PhD Candidate, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
1999 - 2005
Universidad de los Andes (VE)
Architect, Architecture and Art
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