Efrain E. Velez

Design Architect

Registered Architect, and Project Designer with a broad range of Architectural and Industrial Design experience in the US and abroad. Professional experience include large complex buildings, award winning product design and furniture for the aviation, transportation, medical, hospitality, and high-tech Industries, among others.

Resume

Education
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University of Texas at Austin
Master in Architecture (First Professional)
May 2006
Bachelor in Fine Arts (Design)
May 2002

Scuola Politecnica di Design (Milan,Italy)
Master in Industrial Design
May 2001

Experience
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Landscape Forms Inc.
Senior Designer
2011-present

Sunland Group, TX
Project Architect
2008-2011

HDR Architecture
Project Designer
(Architecture & Product Design)
Austin, TX
2006-2008

Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Architecture Intern
Paris, France - Spring & Summer 2005

Interests
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I enjoy the good life, good eating, music, and Art

Languages
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Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian
(+ conversational French)

Location

Austin, TX

Specialties

  • Architecture
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design

Experience

5 years

Education

Scuola Politecnica di Design
University of Texas at Austin

Awards

2009 - Design the Future Contest - Caesarstone/Dwell Magazine -Finalist 2008-Greener Gadgets Design Competition (Core77.com) -Shortlisted 2007-Bright L.E.D. Competition -Shortlisted 2007 Premio VicoMagistretti -Shortlisted 2006 Excellence in Design Award UT SOA

Affiliations

AIA, IDSA, LEED A.P.