1. Ricardo Alfredo Messano Espineira
Date of birth: 21.07.1983 - Nationality: Uruguay / Brazil (Tier 1 post-study work visa)
Contact: Flat B, 28 Richmond Avenue - N1 0ND - London - United Kingdom
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Highly motivated architect who enjoys working as part of a team as well as by individual initiative and
adaptable to various work situations. Very enthusiastic person, used to working under pressure and
meeting deadlines.
Personal Profile Focused on sustainable environmental design and energy conservation, both in new constructions
as well as retrofitting and committed to the application of passive techniques to improve the
architectural design, the internal conditions for the occupants and the reduction of the overall energy
consumption.
Post Graduation
Sep 08 - Sep 09 - Architectural Association School of Architecture - London, UK
Master Degree in Sustainable Environmental Design.
Thesis: “Environmental retrofitting of office buildings in Sao Paulo”
Post Graduation
Apr 07 - Jun 08 - University of São Paulo - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Master Degree in Environmental Comfort and Building Energy Conservation.
Academic
Graduation
Jan 02 - Dec 06 - Mackenzie University - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor degree in Architecture and Urbanism
Diploma project - “Energy and Technology Park - Renewable Energy Centre”
Secondary
Jan 98 - Dec 99 - Miguel de Cervantes Spanish School - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Jan 00 - Dec 00 - Kaikorai Valley College - Dunedin, New Zealand
Jan 10 - Oct 10 - B a t t l e M c C a r t h y - www.battlemccarthy.com beliscotower.com.br
Position: Environmental Design Analyst
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (LAVA) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -
(competition) - (£4 billion)
Environmental concepts for a 100 hectare Science and Technology Masterplan which consist
of 27 new laboratory buildings.
Pasaia Bay Masterplan (Studio 333) - San Sebastián, Spain - (competition) - (£1.2 billion)
Sustainability approach for the redevelopment of the 70 hectare bay currently used for
harbour activities.
Alderbrooke (Paul Davis & Partners) - Surrey Hill, UK - (£7 million)
Environmental studies of a 2.900 sqm countryside house to improve natural lighting and
thermal performance in accordance with UK regulations.
Trinity Square Hotel (Sheppard Robson)- London, United Kingdom - (£26 million)
Environmental analysis for the refurbishment of an old warehouse into a 11.200 sqm hotel to
improve building lighting and thermal performance in accordance with UK regulations.
Professional Jul 06 - Aug 08 -Obelisco Comercial & Construcao www.obeliscotower.com.br
Position: Architect / Engineering Assistant in site
Office building Obelisco Tower - Sao Paulo, Brazil - R$7 million - (construction delivered)
Construction of a new 15 storey high office building of 7500 sqm.
Stages: Excavation, foundation, concrete structure, rough plumbing, mechanical and electrical
installations, building envelope, internal partitions, internal finishes and external landscape.
Feb 05 - Dec 05 - R a c i o n a l E n g e n h a r i a L t d a - www.racional.com
Position: Internship - Architect / Engineering Assistant in site
Sao Camilo Hospital - Sao Paulo, Brazil - R$112 million - (construction delivered)
Construction of an extension of the Sao Camilo Hospital of 19000 sqm.
Stages: Concrete structure, rough plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations,
building envelope, internal partitions, internal finishes and external landscape.
- Hospital systems logistics with site supervision
- On site analysis of all architectural and engineering plans
- Coordination of weekly building schedule

2. Ricardo Alfredo Messano Espineira
Jun 04 - Jan 05 -A.R. Arquitetura e Design - www.ararquiteturadesign.com.br
Position: Internship
Thyssen Krupp Office - Sao Paulo, Brazil - (project finished)
Complete interior refurbishment with 350 sqm.
- technical and detail drawings
- Internal furniture design
- Cad drawings corrections and updates
- Material calculations, etc.
March 2010 - 2nd Place Award “Biblioteca Publica de Santa Catarina” - Paraná, Brazil
Architecture competition to refurbish the existing Public Library in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The
project consisted in upgrading the existing city library with an environmental approach and a
low budget target.
September 2009 - Honorable Mention “Complexo Hotel Paineiras” - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Architecture competition to refurbish the old Hotel Paineiras complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Competition
The project consisted in a visitor center for the Christ Redeemer monument and the national
park, an eco tourism hotel, and a conference center. Consultant on the environmental
strategies.
December 2006 - 1st place award “Iniciativa Solvin 2006” - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Architecture student competition promoted by Solvay Indupa. The briefing was to design
a sustainable building using passive techniques and PVC. Project published in “Iniciativa
Sonvin 2006”.
Microsoft & Office
Windows, Internet explorer, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Design and Image softwares
Auto-cad 2D/3D, VectorWorks 10 (2D/3D), Sketch-up 7, Adobe Photoshop CS 2, Adobe
InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS 2, Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Skills Environmental design tools
Energy Plus v2.1, TAS v9.1.1, Ambiens, Ecotect v5.6, Radiance, ENVI-met v3.1, Weather
tool, Meteonorm v4.0
Languages
Spanish Fluent (written and spoken)
Portuguese Fluent (written and spoken)
English Fluent (written and spoken)
Professional Mr. Jamie Hillier - Associate Director
Head of Sustainability Department at Battle McCarthy
Dog & Duck Yard, Princeton Street - London WC1R 4BH - United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7440 8282 - E-mail: jhillier@battlemccarthy.com
Mr. Marco Antonio Armando - Associate Director
Head of Obelisco Comercial & Construcao
Rua Cerro Cora, 1306 cj.31 - Alto da Lapa - Sao Paulo - Brazil
Telephone: +55 (11) 3021 4966 - E-mail: marco@obelisco.info
References
Academic Prof. Simos Yannas - Architectural Association School of Architecture
Director of Environment & Energy Studies Programme (Sustainable Environmental Design)
36 Bedford Square, London - WC1B 3ES - United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7887 4000 - E-mail: simos@aaschool.ac.uk
Prof. Joana Goncalves - Architectural Association School of Architecture
Course tutor of Sustainable Environmental Design
36 Bedford Square, London - WC1B 3ES - United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7887 4000 - E-mail: jocarch@usp.br
Contact: Flat B - 28 Richmond Avenue - N1 0ND - London - United Kingdom
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