Van Maurel Relampagos
Carlingford
Summary
As a Senior Facade Designer with extensive experience in designing innovative and sustainable facades for high-rise buildings and airports, I am committed to delivering aesthetically striking, functional, and environmentally responsible solutions. My expertise lies in managing complex projects from concept to execution, ensuring optimal integration of cutting-edge materials, advanced engineering principles, and energy-efficient systems. I aim to lead and mentor design teams in creating iconic, high-performance facades that meet the unique challenges of large-scale commercial and public infrastructure projects, enhancing both form and function in dynamic urban environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Façade Designer
Lindner Prater - Façades
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Preparation of the Concept Design, System Design and Shop Drawings of the façade
- To ensure shop drawings are done in accordance with Issued for Construction Drawing of Architectural Drawing and Structural Drawing specifications and conditions
- Preparation of material bulk order for all elements required such as glass panels, aluminum dies (profiles), aluminum and steel sheets, accessories and fixings
- (Material Take-Off, Material Allocation and Material Optimization)
- Preparation of production drawing of Brackets, Unitized Panels, Sticked Panels, Aluminum Sheet, Aluminum Composite Panel and Composite Ceramic Cladding and other relative fixings and supports together with the material production of Assembly List, Optimization List, Component List and Cutting List
- 3D modeling of the whole facade space structures using 3D wireframe and its methodology, Concept Design, System Design, Shop Drawing, Fabrication Drawing, Installation Drawings & Coordinates System
- Checking of all production work order and ensure that it is in accordance with approved drawings, material site measurements, factory capacity, logistics for the delivery of materials and easy site installations
- Ensure design shown in shop drawings and fabrication work order is achievable in regards of using standard available horizontal and vertical section details, easy to fabricate, assembled and installed by way of coordination with production team and installation teams
- Prepared and maintained updated shop drawing register and fabrication work order
- Prepared a Die Drawings, Components List and Sample Board for every project
- Coordinate with Technical Manager / Design Manager Structural Engineers or System Development Manager on system calculation
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Construction Manager for interface details on site conditions and all design information is available
- Attend site coordination meetings and queries during installation and record any changes from design during installation to include in As-Built Drawings
- To answer all Non-Conformity Report and make sure that corrective and preventive action are taken
- Maintain proper documentation as per the requirement of the Quality Management System and to perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Technical Manager to accomplish the objective of the company
Senior Façade Designer
Al Ghurair Construction – Aluminum Division LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Preparation of the Concept Design, System Design and Shop Drawings of the façade
- To ensure shop drawings are done in accordance with the Issue for Construction Drawing of Architectural Drawing and Structural Drawing specifications and conditions
- Preparation of material bulk order for all elements required such as glass panels, aluminum dies (profiles), aluminum and steel sheets, accessories and fixings
- (Material Take-Off, Material Allocation and Material Optimization)
- Preparation of production drawing of Brackets, Unitized Panels, Sticked Panels, Aluminum Sheet, Aluminum Composite Panel and Composite Ceramic Cladding and other relative fixings and supports together with the material production of Assembly List, Optimization List, Component List and Cutting List
- 3D modeling of the whole facade space structures using 3D wireframe and its methodology, Concept Design, System Design, Shop Drawing, Fabrication Drawing, Installation Drawings & Coordinates System
- Coordinate with Technical Manager / Design Manager / Structural Engineers or System Development Manager on system calculation
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Construction Manager for interface details on site conditions and all design information is available
- Attend site coordination meetings and queries during installation and record any changes from design during installation to include in As-Built Drawings
- To answer all Non-Conformity Report and make sure that corrective and preventive action are taken
- To report to Technical Manager and Project Manager for any variations either positive or negative that occur during design stage and to Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by Technical Manager for accomplishing the objective of the company
Senior Façade Designer
Profils Systemes - Gulf FZCO
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Curtain Wall System Supplier & Consultancy
- Preparation of the Concept Design, System Design and Shop Drawings of the façade
- To ensure shop drawings are done in accordance with the Issue for Construction Drawing of Architectural Drawing and Structural Drawing specifications and conditions
- Preparation of material bulk order for all elements required such as glass panels, aluminum dies (profiles), aluminum and steel sheets, accessories and fixings
- (Material Take-Off, Material Allocation and Material Optimization)
- Preparation of production drawing of Brackets, Unitized Panels, Sticked Panels, Aluminum Sheet, Aluminum Composite Panel and Composite Ceramic Cladding and other relative fixings and supports together with the material production of Assembly List, Optimization List, Component List and Cutting List
- 3D modeling of the whole facade space structures using 3D wireframe and its methodology, Concept Design, System Design, Shop Drawing, Fabrication Drawing, Installation Drawings & Coordinates System
- Checking of all production work order and ensure that it is in accordance with approved drawings, material site measurements, factory capacity, logistics for the delivery of materials and easy site installations
- Ensure design shown in shop drawings and fabrication work order is achievable in regards of using standard available horizontal and vertical section details, easy to fabricate, assembled and installed by way of coordination with production team and installation teams
- Prepare and maintain updated shop drawing register and fabrication work order
- Prepare Die drawings, Sample Board and Components List for every project
- Coordinate with Technical Manager / Design Manager Structural Engineers or System Development Manager on system calculation
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Construction Manager for interface details on site conditions and all design information is available
- Attend site coordination meetings and queries during installation and record any changes from design during installation to include in As-Built Drawings
- To answer all Non-Conformity Report and make sure that corrective and preventive action are taken
- Maintain proper documentation as per requirement of Quality Management System and to Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by Technical Manager for accomplishing the objective of the company
- Curtain Wall System Supplier & Consultancy
Façade Designer
Swiss Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2007 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Curtain Wall & Architectural Cladding
- Preparation of the Concept Design, System Design and Shop Drawings of the façade
- To ensure shop drawings are done in accordance with the Issue for Construction Drawing of Architectural Drawing and Structural Drawing specifications and conditions
- Preparation of production drawing of Brackets, Unitized Panels, Sticked Panels, Aluminum Sheet, Aluminum Composite Panel and Composite Ceramic Cladding and other relative fixings and supports together with the material production of assembly list, optimization list and cutting list
- 3D modeling of the whole facade space structures using 3D wireframe and its methodology, Concept Design, System Design, Shop Drawing, Fabrication Drawing, Installation Drawings and Coordinates System
- Prepare Shop drawing and Fabrication Drawings of Performance Mock-up (PMU) and Visual Mock-up (VMU)
- Curtain Wall & Architectural Cladding
Junior Architect
Office of the President – Republic of the Philippines
Philippines
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: National Housing Authority - Task Force North Rail Project
- Monitor the quality and quantity of the work progress to ensure timely completion of the assigned project
- Responsible for quantification and ordering of the owner’s supplied materials and ensure the quality is to be used by the contractors
- Prepare base map showing status of relocation and stages of construction and prepare daily monitoring reports
- Conduct orientation on guidelines of housing construction and coordinate with the developers and contractors for the progress of the site development as well as the housing constructions progress
- Conduct community awareness and focuses on the assurances of efficient and effective implementation of basic system in a community as a whole
- National Housing Authority - Task Force North Rail Project
Architectural Draftsman
Redstone and Design Execution
Cebu City, Philippines
06.2002 - 01.2005
- Assisted in architectural drafting, architectural problem solving during conceptual design phase and planning
- Assisted in arrangement and preparing contact documents and specification writings
- Assisted in structural designing, drafting and allied engineering field
- Assisted in preliminary cost estimate of the design project
- Assisted in technical and working drawings based on given specification and structural calculation of concrete and steel structure
- Assisted and incorporated standard measurement and building codes for construction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Bohol
01.2002
Skills
- Layout design
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Concept development
- 2D and 3D renderings
- CAD drafting
- Project coordination
- Architectural knowledge
- Team collaboration
Educational Attainment - College
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Philippines, 6300, 1997-2002
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/24/80
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Subclass 482 Visa holder
Projects Involved
- 3J2-Station – Riyadh Metro Project, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2022-2024
- UAE PAVILLION, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-2020
- THE ADDRESS RESIDENCE SKY VIEWS, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2017-2019
- RIYADH METRO PROJECT - LINE 4 AND 6, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-2018
- BVLGARI HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-2017
- JODP-TOWER, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2014-2015
- MIG-Tower, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013-2014
- King Abdullah Financial District - Parcel 2.10, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2012-2013
- King Abdullah Financial District - Parcel 1.11, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2012-2013
- Tamkeen Tower, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2011-2012
- King Abdullah Children’s Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2010-2011
- Woqood Tower, Doha, Qatar, 2010-2011
- Beach Tower, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2010-2011
- Etihad Towers - Tower 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2009-2010
- Maze Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009-2010
- Danet Mall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2009-2010
- Dubai Metro - Red Line, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009-2010
- Motor City Project - Dubai Autodrome Grandstand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2008-2009
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2008-2009
- King Abdulaziz Endowment Project - Abraj Al-Bait Towers, Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2008-2009
- The Loft Project, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2007-2008
Timeline
Senior Façade Designer
Lindner Prater - Façades
07.2019 - 11.2024
Senior Façade Designer
Al Ghurair Construction – Aluminum Division LLC
11.2015 - 06.2019
Senior Façade Designer
Profils Systemes - Gulf FZCO
04.2013 - 11.2015
Façade Designer
Swiss Middle East
04.2007 - 03.2013
Junior Architect
Office of the President – Republic of the Philippines
05.2006 - 02.2007
Architectural Draftsman
Redstone and Design Execution
06.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Bohol