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Laura Fajardo

Laura Fajardo

Research Architect

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Architect | Project Manager at JLL

  • Education

    • Colegio Albania

      1991 - 2005
      High School Diploma American High School Diploma

    • Universidad de Los Andes

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Architecture

      Undergraduate degree in Architecture and complementary studies in Management

    • University of Strasbourg

      2005 - 2006
      Certificat Pratique de Langue Français French Studies

      French language and culture studies

    • University of Buenos Aires

      2010 - 2010
      Student Exchange Program Architecture

    • ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree in Research for Design and Innovation Research and Innovation

      The Master’s Degree in Research for Design and Innovation (MIDI) combines two powerful disciplines in the pre-design process: trend research and co-creation techniques. It is focused on providing current tools related to qualitative and ethnographic research, interdisciplinarity and design thinking geared toward innovation processes applicable to society and industry.

  • Experience

    • Universidad de los Andes

      Oct 2011 - May 2012
      Research Architect

      Researcher for the editorial project "Projects of the City". Responsible for the data gathering and content editing.

    • Arquitectura e Interiores ltda

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
      Design Architect

      Responsible for the interior design of several commercial and corporate projects, since the initial kick-off meeting with clients, through the design development, until the final construction delivery.

    • Reimagine Food

      Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
      Innovation Consultant

      Delivered food trend, research, and analytical reports related to the localand regional food & tech market. Focusing on user experience and service design. Developed a Service Called Ruts, facilitating healthy meals.

    • AEI SPACES

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2017
      Design Department Leader

      Leader in 30+ design projects in Colombia and Latin AmericaDeveloped and implemented 50+ client proposalsManaging a team of 20+ design architects, vendors and contractors across the region

    • Profesional independiente

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2018
      Interior Design Architect & Project Manager

      Design and project management of comercial and corporate projects such as Viacom Offices, Thomas, Freshii and Dogger restaurants, and several private apartments and houses.

    • Opera Inversiones Urbanas

      Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
      Interior Design Director

      Interior Design Director for Boho Food Market and Boho Expo, the first Food Hall of its kind in Bogotá, Colombia. 4000sqm of a new space for food experience comprising a variety of restaurants, food and beverage counters, bakery, winery and colombian design concept store. Leading the team involved in the interior design of the upcoming Boho Food Markets in downtown Bogotá.

    • INSTORE COLOMBIA

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
      Senior Project Manager

      Project manager for retail and corporate projects from initial design stages, to construction andfinal client delivery. In charge of coordination between teams, client, contractors and vendors, schedule and budget fulfillment.

    • Profesional independiente

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
      Interior Design Architect & Project Manager

      Palatino Shopping Mall Food Court and corridors in Bogotá - Interior Design / Project & Construction ManagerOP Gold Capital offices in Bogotá - Interior Design / Project & Construction ManagerMedilaboral Corporate offices and Medical office building in Bogotá - Interior Design / Project & Construction ManagerLa Standeria in Cajamarca, Perú - Interior Design LeadAvenida Chile Shopping Mall Food Court and central hall in Bogotá - Interior Design / Project & Construction ManagerTBTB Global Medical office in Bogotá - Interior Design / Project & Construction Manager Show less

    • JLL

      Sept 2021 - now
      Project Manager

      Project Manager for the Microsoft account in the LATAM region.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laura Fajardo
      Mention in the Interior Design Category XXIV Colombian Architecture Biennale - Sociedad Colombiana de Arquitectos May 2014 Mention in the Interior Design Category for the project GroupM Offices Colombia awarded to AeI Arquitectura e Interiores
    • Awarded to Laura Fajardo
      Gold Medal in the Office Design Category 1st South America Andean region Biennale - CIDI Iberoamerican Council of Interior Designers Apr 2014 Gold Medal in the Office Design Category for the project GroupM Offices Colombia awarded to AeI arquitectura e Interiores
    • Awarded to Laura Fajardo
      America's Best Office Interior International Property Awards Oct 2013 1st Place in the Office Design Category with the project GroupM Offices Colombia awarded to AeI Arquitectura e Interiores
    • Awarded to Laura Fajardo
      Academic Recognition Sociedad Colombiana de Arquitectos Bogotá D.C. y Cundinamarca Oct 2011 Academic Recognition for graduating first in the architecture class of october 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by FIFA on Aug 2024
      FIFAAssociated with Laura Fajardo