Ângelo Branquinho Duarte

Experience

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  CVDB arquitectos

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Development of all phases of Design Projects under Consultant’s side.Developed interest in Project Management as a toolbox to deliver unique projects, respect deadlines and optimize the usage of office’s resources.Implemented and optimized workflows.Led Design Teams on multiple Public Tender Competitions. 1st Professional experience in the Trade of Architecture.

  • Architect

    Sept 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Intern Architect

    Oct 2009 - Sept 2010
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  Dappiù

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Project Manager, Architect, Designer (Partner)

  Scope of works developed for Dappiù brand:Co-created and developed limited-edition high-end sculptural furniture pieces. Successfully engaged in commercial partnerships for production, distribution, and sales.Scope of works developed in partnerships or contracts:Designed Office and Residential Architecture Projects in Professional Partnerships.Executed Large Scale Shopping Malls Design Projects for Brazil under Contract work, ranging from 400,000 sqft to 1 million sqft. Show less

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  AETEC-Mo

  Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Senior Architect

  Design and Technical Production Teams leadership.Featured Project: Wynn Palace CotaiSeconded to Leighton Asia Contractors Technical Services Team.A USD 4.1 billion Integrated Resort with a total area of 4.8 million sqft and over 1700 hotel rooms and suites, provided with a Performance Lake featured with aerial transport gondolas system.Technical Design Management, Coordination and QAQC under Design and Build Contract.Coordination and review of Sub-Contractors design team efforts for drawing production.Engagement with Client for technical design coordination and approvals, ensuring full response to design criteria and requirements. Show less

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  WESTAR Architectural Group/Nevada, Inc.

  May 2016 - Nov 2018

  Design Manager

  Projects ranging from USD 100k to USD 30 million+.Design and Technical Production Teams leadership.Close coordination with Clients’ Design and Construction Teams, as well as Trade Contractors’ and Special Equipment Consultants and Suppliers.Performed Concept and Design Development phase presentations to Clients’ Senior Management and Executive teams for design approvals.Coordination with Submission Teams and Consultants for projects code and standards compliance.Featured project: MGM Cotai Spectacle AtriumDesign Manager for the lead consultant team.Spectacle Atrium is the core space of MGM Cotai, a USD 3.4 billion Integrated Resort Project in Macao owned by MGM Resorts International, with a total Area of 3 million sqft, 1390 hotel rooms and suites and provided with state-of-the-art technology throughout the property, including a 2000 seat theatre. Spectacle is the record holder of the largest free span gridshell glazed roof (self-spanning) Guinness World Record. Towering over 4 story high, this 100,000+ sqft Atrium houses an LED canvas composed of 25 LED walls, being the world’s largest permanent LED installation.Development of all phases of Design Projects under Consultants’ side. Show less

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  The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  Design Manager

  Led Consultants design teams to deliver projects ranging from USD 2 million to USD 120 million.Remotely managed in an effective way teams based in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong, ranging the fields of Specialized Event and Entertainment Facilities design, Information Technologies, Architecture, Interior Design, MEP Engineering, Structural Engineering, Signage, among others.Design scope supervision from early RFP stages to project completion of Food & Beverage, Entertainment, and high-end Gaming Projects.Planning and executing in accordance with Stakeholders’ requirements, respecting design brief quality expectations, programs, and budget, reporting status to Department Heads and Project Directors.Articulated with Commercial teams for tenders’ preparation and execution (both design and construction tenders).Delivering final products as per Senior Management approved design and in accordance with Consultants’ design intent.Follow up and completion of all design phases in accordance with projects’ milestones and commercial processes.Internal Communication and coordination with Operations, Construction Teams, External Consultants, Trade Contractors and Suppliers.Risk & Issue management throughout projects’ courses.Projects’ compliance assurance with internal standards and applicable laws and regulations. Show less

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  JWCC Architecture

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Senior Project Architect

  Design and Technical Production Teams leadership.

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  HCI Construções

  May 2022 - Nov 2023

  Architect
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  Airoso & Simétrico

  Nov 2023 - now

  Senior Design Manager