Javier Moñivas
Architect / Construction Engineer
RESUME
As architecture is not only building, I group my work experience by fields of knowledge.
Work​
experience
Founder at b27 architects. Panama-Spain
​2014 - present
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We decided to take the step of creating an independent firm with the aim to translate our vision of architecture as a tool to achieve a good design to everyday life .
We have performed or we are developing renovation and new construction works in Panama and Spain.
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Architect at Sancho-Madridejos Arch. Office. Madrid
2016
Drafting for the completion of the CIDE Segovia.
Specific collaboration for the development of project execution for change of use of the building.
SMAO is an internationally renowned office where I could observe their procedures and techniques.
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Architect at EL PATIO arquitectos. Panama
​2011 - 2014
​My main role was designer, although I also collaborate in the development of construction documents and in the construction supervision.
In this office I had the chance to work in high standard projects, designed from the conceptual part of the project to the smallest details.
Architect at Ensitu. Panama
​2011
I had the opportunity to collaborate, in the International competition for the construction of Fundecor Headquarters in Costa Rica (an NGO for the protection and development of forests). Thus, sustainability was a key part in this project.
Architect at GRND82. Barcelona
​2007
​For over a year I worked for UPC professor Sergi Serrat at GRND82 architectural studio in the development of architectural
competitions and renovation works.
Research /
Sustainability
Architect /
Designer
Computer Skills
AUTOCAD
REVIT
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INKSCAPE
INDESIGN
SKETCHUP
3DSTUDIO
MICROSTATION
FREEHAND
WEB DESIGN
RENDERING
LINUX OS
Languages
SPANISH - native
ENGLISH - fluent
CATALAN - fluent
FRENCH - begginer
Consultant for the Spanish cooperation agency.
​2011
I searched in the Archive of the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the General Archive of the Administration in order to document the history and construction of the "Palace of Spain," current headquarters of the Embassy of Spain in Panama.
Once I compiled this information, I worked for two weeks in Panama developing documentation for the renovation of the embassy.
Editor of the research journal CF + S
(cities for a more sustainable future)
​2008 - 2011
​The" Biblioteca CF+S" (Cities for a more sustainable future online library) collects information about all kinds of actions and
experiences in the cities and in the countries to improve, the living conditions of people effectively, within a sustainability criterion in its strongest sense. Also offers articles, reports and theoretical reflections on the current state of the cities and the construction industry and on the alternatives and technologies that arise.
Sustainable construction teacher for construction professionals
​2010
I ​was asked, because of my work and publications in the CF+S LIBRARY, to teach a course on sustainability to professionals in the field of construction in Northern Madrid.
Construction/​
Engineering
Construction engineer at GC-arquitectos
​2005 - 2006
I worked as a collaborator in the development of all types of projects: residential, single family dwelling, collective and rehabilitation. During my last period at the office, I was team leader.
Assistant site manager at BAOBAB
2004 - 2005
I worked as an assistant site manager in the construction and urbanization of 64 dwellings in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid,
Education
Architect.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
2006-2011
I started my studies in Barcelona, but I in 2008 I moved to Madrid via an admission exam.
Constructing engineer.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Horsens Tekniske Skole (Denmark)
2000 - 2005
I studied the whole carrer in Madrid, but I got an schollarship to finish my thesis in the HTS in Denmark.
In my period of collaboration with GIAU + S (Reserach group for sustainable architecture and urban planning) I published several texts as a direct author;
Construcción Sostenible (you can find a draft in here)
El miedo, a propósito de 'Urban control: The ecology of fear'
or as a translator;
Vecinos en acción: construyendo una ciudad pintuda (Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia)
Ikotoilet (Nairobi, Kenya)
Presupuestos participativos (Vitória, Brazil)
Programa Superhéroes Ambientales (Costa Rica)
Publications