Frederico Pedro Ramos Architect

 

 

academic DEGREES

Admitted to Doctorate Degree at Lusíada University, June of 2000. (interrupted);

Attended the Doctorate Degree “Problemas de la Arquitectura y ciudad moderna” curriculum classes of the University of Valladolid Spain and E.S.A.P. (Technical School of Plastic Arts) Oporto Portugal, 1999/2000;

Completion of Master Degree in Environmental Planning and Territorial Order and Planning curriculum classes of the New University of Lisbon, Science and Technology School, final mark 15 (out of 20 points), 1995/96;

Architectural Degree from the Lusíada University (five years program study), Concentration Regional and Urban Planning with final grade of 18 (out of 20 points) and course 16 (out of 20 points), 1994;

 

professional qualifications

Registered Architect / Authorized Person under the Portuguese Architects Professional Association with number 5913 (with automatically equivalence to ARB, and all E.U. countries under E.U Directives 85/384/CEE & 2005/36/CE and the 2006/C 148/11 – Notification of tItles of Qualification in Architecture)

Registration under Macao D.S.S.O.P.T., Presently under process

 

ProFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Participation in Professional Courses, Seminars and Conferences (partial list):

“3d Acad 2004 and – Architectural Desktop”, Southern regional section of the Association of Portuguese Architects – Lisbon, May 2004;

“QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY”, Portuguese Institute of Quality. Monte da Caparica – Portugal, November 2001;

“PASSIVE SOLAR ARCHITECTURE”, Southern regional section of the Association of Portuguese Architects – Lisbon, Portugal, March 1997;

“WORKSHOP P – specific for Portugal” part of Sustainable Cities International Conference – Lisbon, Portugal 1996;

“GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATON SISTEM OF REGIONAL PARIS” Conference, New Lisbon University. Technological and Science School – Monte da Caparica, Portugal, 18 June 1996;

“21 LOCAL AGENDA” Conference, New Lisbon University. Technological and Science School – Monte da Caparica, Portugal, 8 February 1996;

“ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN QUALIFICATIONS OF BUILDING PROJECTS“, Southern regional section of the Association of Portuguese Architects – Lisbon Portugal, 8 February 1996;

“CONTEMPORARY TENDENCIES OF URBAN DESIGN“, Southern regional section of the Association of Portuguese Architects – Lisbon Portugal, 22 February 1996;

“CASES OF PASSIVE SOLAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARCHITECTURE IN PORTUGAL“, Southern regional section of the Association of Portuguese Architects – Lisbon Portugal, 29 February 1996;

“URBAN PLANNING SEMINARY”, Town of Seixal; Prof. Doctor Roger Caves from University of San Diego Institute of Public Administration and Urban Studies – Seixal, Portugal, 1995.

“Auto CAD. 12 and AutoArch.”, Autodesk. 300 hours course. Lisbon, Portugal 1992

 

workING EXPERIENCE

July 2007 to present –Resident Site Architect in “AEDAS” – Macao – Macao SAR;

Scope of works: Design Coordinator; Management Control Meetings, Post Tender Meetings, Design Review Meetings, Technical Workshops, Combine Services & Combined Builders Works Progress Meetings & Workshops; Contractors Submission handling (shop drawings approval, materials approval, method statements, etc.); Review and approval of Visual Mockups; use of ACONEX software for document control.

December 2005 to present – Freelancer work for “CONSULPROJECTO, consultores de engenharia hidráulica e ambiental, L.da.”; Luanda- Republic of Angola; working as a Consultant / Specialist and Project Leader;

Scope of works: Determination of project fees and preparation of commercial proposals; tender contracts conception, review and negotiation; viability studies and evaluation of real estate proposals; production of technical and graphic documentation in support of clients real state strategies, commercial management of technical projects including design team contracts negotiation and management; project manager; design manager; leadership of architectural team; liaison and coordination with engineers.

June 2007 – Design Team Leader for the KHMELNIK LAKES – Spa Golf Resort conceptual design in “CC Oficce” – Macao – Macao SAR;

Scope of works: Development of programmatic approaches; conceptual design; leadership of architectural team.

January 2006 to April 2007 – Senior Architect in “O.BS.Arquitectos” – Macao – Macao SAR;

Scope of works: development of programmatic approaches; conceptual design; leadership of architectural team; liaison and coordination with engineers and technical representatives of the client.

March 1998 to November 2005– “9H ARQUITECTURAS ASSOCIADAS, L.DA”

Scope of works: Determination of project fees and preparation of commercial proposals; liaison with clients; development and implementation of CAD standards and documentation management procedures; development of programmatic approaches; conceptual design; leadership of architectural team; submission of projects in official entities – including necessary liaison and negotiation process with the services to ensure approval; liaison and coordination with engineers; architectural technical support to the construction – including attendance of weekly meetings on site

• September 2000 to November 2005; Project Leader and Senior Design Architect;
• September 2001 to January 2002 – Studio / Office Manager.
• March 1998 to September 2000; Freelancer Senior Architect

Freelancer Colaborations and Short Time Contracts while working in 9h Arquitecturas AssociadasLda:

January 2002 to November 2005– Freelancer Associate Project Leader in “L. F. C. – Unipessoal, L.da”

Scope of works: : Determination of project fees and preparation of commercial proposals; commercial management of architectural projects; negotiation and management of engineers contracts – including the elaboration of the contracts; liaison with clients; development of programmatic approaches; conceptual design; Leadership of architectural team; submission of projects in official entities – including necessary liaison and negotiation process with the services to ensure approval; liaison and coordination with engineers and technical representatives of the client; architectural technical support to the construction – including attendance of weekly meetings on site

September 2003 to February 2004 – Assessor in “Simetrius, Arquitectura Engenharia e Design, sarl” – Luanda – Republic of Angola;

Scope of works: Preparation of commercial proposals; commercial management of technical projects including design team contracts conception, negotiation and management; tender contracts conception and negotiation; viability studies and evaluation of real estate proposals; project manager; design manager; Leadership of architectural team; liaison and coordination with engineers.

June 2002 to July 2003 – Inside Consultant in Architectural matters for the group “Empolis – Promoção Imobiliária” – Leiria Portugal;

Scope of works: Adviser in work strategies for the architectural team; liaison and negotiation process with the official services to ensure projects approval; architectural technical support to the construction – including attendance of site meetings.

November 1999 to August 2000 – Studio / Office Manager and Project Leader of the “CARTORIUM Estudos e Projectos, LDA” Lisbon, Portugal;

Scope of works: Review of CAD standards to incorporated 2D advance CAD tools; Liaison with clients; conceptual design; Leadership of architectural team; submission of projects in official entities – including necessary liaison and negotiation process with the services to ensure approval; liaison and coordination with engineers; architectural technical support to the construction – including attendance of site meetings.

July 1998 to November 1999 – Logistical and installation Director in the High School “Colégio de Nuno Álvares – Casa Pia de Lisboa” Portugal;

Scope of works: Evaluation and continuous survey of the classrooms / installations conditions; scholar books and design tools equipments provision in charge person; review and comment in the architectural project for the new visual arts teaching wing.

July 1998 to November 1999 – Teacher of three courses: Technological and Visual Education; Technological Education; Visual Education – in the High School “Colégio de Nuno Álvares – Casa Pia de Lisboa” Portugal;

December 1998 to April 1999 – Freelancer Senior Architect for “TIPOLÓGICO ARQUITECTURAS LDA.”;

Mach 1998 – Start Collaboration in “9H – ARQUITECTURAS ASSOCIADAS, LDA.” As Freelancer Senior Architect

June 1997 to January 1998 – Architect for “MÁRIO DUARTE DUQUE” in Macao, Macao SAR

Scope of works: Conceptual design development; architectural team leadership; liaison with the official services to ensure architectural project approval; liaison and coordination with engineers; architectural technical support to the construction – including attendance of site meetings

September 1996 to June 1997 – Architect for the studio “ARQUIESPAÇO – Arquitectura e Planeamento L.da” Lisbon, Portugal;

Scope of works including: architect involved in construction projects development.

December 1994 to August 1996 – Architect for the studio “MENIR – Arquitectura, Planeamento e Design L.da.” Lisbon, Portugal;

Scope of works: Development of CAD tools to improve production performance; architect, mainly involved in construction projects development; calculation and management of urban indexes in urban design projects.

1994/1995 – President of Accounting Council of the architectural student association “Núcleo de Arquitectura da Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa” Lusiada University of Lisbon, Portugal;

Scope of works: establishement and implementaton of strategies to the financial recover of the institution; financial transactions recording and reporting, including the origination of the transaction, its recognition, processing, and summarization in the financial statements

May 1994 to June 1995 – Student Architect in the Technical Department of the construction company “GALBOR Construções S.A.,” Lisbon, Portugal;

1993/1994 – Treasurer of the architectural student association “Núcleo de Arquitectura da Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa” Lusiada University of Lisbon, Portugal;

1993 Student Architect in Professor and Arch. Rodrigo Ollero office;

1993 Student Architect in Arch. s Bruno Santa Marta and Rui Carreira office;

1993 Student Architect in Arch.s Manuel Nunes and Lídia Soares office;

1992/1993 Collaborator architectural student association “Núcleo de Arquitectura da Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa” Lusiada University of Lisbon, Portugal.

 

RESEARCH and investigation work

“FOR A GREEN ARCHITECTURE” – Sustainable and Bioclimatic Architecture for the Resource Management course of the Master Degree in Environmental Planning and Territorial Order and Planning; with Arch. Teresa Queiroga.

“THE CEMENT FACTORY OF ALHANDRA – ANALYSES OF CONFLICTUAL USES OF SOIL”, for the Infrastructures course of the Master Degree in Environmental Planning and Territorial Order and Planning; with Arch. Teresa Queiroga, Eng. Maria Sobreiro and landscape Arch. Isaura Nunes.

“EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES FOR THE A8 HIGHWAY, LISBON – MALVEIRA SEGMENT”, for the Environmental course of the Master Degree in Environmental Planning and Territorial Order and Planning; with Arch. Teresa Queiroga and Eng. Maria Sobreiro.

 

publication and exhibitions

DESIGN AND SET-UP OF EXHIBITIONS

“FLORES” Sculptor João Cutileiro – Évora Museum, Évora Portugal, 1999 Collaborator with Arch. João Paulo Conceição;

“EXPOSIÇÃO ANUAL DE CONSTRUÇÕES II” – Lusiada University, Lisbon, Portugal 1993 – 1995; member of the design team;

“EXPOSIÇÃO LISBOA E O RIO TEJO”, Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Lisbon, Portugal 1994; member of the design team;

“EXPOSIÇÃO DE TRABALHOS DA TURMA DO ARCH. SIMÕES LOPES DE CARVALHO” U.L. Lisbon 1994; member of the design team;

“EXPOSIÇÃO DE DESENHOS DO ARCH. JOÃO SANTA RITA” Lusiada University, Lisbon Portugal 1993; member of the design team;

PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBITIONS

Works displayed at the pavilion “Macau Novos Empreendimentos” – World Fair of Lisbon – Expo98; with Mario Duarte Duque architecture studio;

PUBLICATIONS’ WORKS

Magazine “LXF Lisboa Futura” n.4 – March 2005 – “Lisboa Viva – Da Pampulha a Santos. Projecto Pátio de Santos”

Magazine “Lux Deco” n.31 – September 2003 “ACTUAL – Espaço I: Soberbamente adaptado. Do privado a Público. A metamorfose.“ Renewal and Reconversion Project of the Single Family Unit Building (Moradia Ribeiro da Cunha) into Office Building (ABNSouza, S.A. main office)

Magazine “Construir” n.9 – August 2003 – “Atelier à Lupa”;

Magazine “AnteProjectos” n.110 – August 2003 – “Tema de capa”;

Journal “O Primeiro de Janeiro” 4 February 2004 – “Dossier de arquitectura”;

Magazine “Espaços”, n.11 Feb./Mar 2000 “Marca Indelével? Arquitectura Portuguesa em Macau”;

Several works published in “Anteprojectos” magazine.

 

informatic

Fluent work and knowledge in the follwing informatic apllications

Autodesk AutoCad 2007 (2d advance user and 3d modeling);

Corel Draw 12,

3d Studio Max (only for production of images)

Aconex;

Microsoft Office applications;

Adobe acrobat professional;

Microsoft environment applications – Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and NT; Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook, etc.

Knowledge of the below among others:

Autodesk Architectural Desktop; Microsoft PowerPoint; Adobe PhotoShop; Macromedia Director; SUN StarOffice 6.0.

Apple / Macintosh environment applications

 

languages

	SPOKEN	WRITTEN
Portuguese	NATIVE	NATIVE
English	GOOD	AVERAGE
French	AVERAGE	REASONABLE
Spanish	REASONABLE	SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE

 

ADDITIONAL COURSES

Applied Photography

Junta de Freguesia de Carnide – With photograpre Luís Miguel Rocha. 160 hours. January to October 2003

Diver – Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver Certification – P.A.D.I.

Lisbon Diving School . lisbon 2003 and 2004

Introduction to Photography

Universidade Moderna Students Association. Lisbon 2002

On going professional formation for teachers “Educação Visual e Tecnológica – Formar em Oficina I,

Planificação em E.V.T. e a Informática e a E.V.T.”

Lisbon Superior School of education. April 1998

Specific Public Attending Course

PARQUE EXPO, S.A. April and Mai 1998

General Public Attending Course

PARQUE EXPO, S.A. April de 1998

Sales Professional Course

INSCOOP Instituto António Sérgio do Sector Cooperativo. professional experience, included in the course, in Cooperativa de reparação de Instrumentos Musicais SOPRO.