Architect

John Michael Calamba

Al Mashoura Building, Al Muraqqabat

Rd. Deira, Dubai,

United Arab Emirates

Mobile: +971-**-*******

E-Mail: *******@*****.***

Personal Data:

Nationality: Filipino

Date of Birth: 30 October 1982

Age: 37

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Educational Attainment:

La Consolacion College - Bacolod

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Bacolod City, Philippines

2000-2006

Registered and Licensed

Architect in the Philippines:

License Number: 0036631

Visa Status:

Employment Visa

UAE Driver’s License:

License Number: 3433886

Geographical Experiences:

- 14 years

1 year in the Philippines.

13 years in United Arab

Emirates.

CURRICULUM VITAE

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

Registered & Licensed Architect in the Philippines and a member of United Architects of the Philippines (UAP).

Over 14 years of diversified experience in Architectural Design and Development Management, Building Construction, Interior Design and Fit outs. With strong knowledge of hospitality, residential, retail and mixed used developments.

Currently working as an Architect at The Heart of Europe which is the Most High-end and Luxurious Five Star hotels and residential projects situated at the World Island Dubai, UAE. Previously working as Retail Architect at Msquared Shopping Centres for 4 years which specialized in Retail Design and Development over GCC malls.

Worked as an Architect/Interior Designer with Luxe Interior International company an established London and Dubai based interior design consultancy which specialized for residential, bespoke, commercial and hospitality projects.

Worked as an Architectural Designer at Middle East Lubricant Company-Melubco focusing on Industrial Structures such as Laboratory, Warehouse and Production Buildings. Took the opportunity to work abroad year 2007 and had a chance to work at the one of the biggest project in Dubai which is the Dubai Metro Project and work as an Architectural Designer/Draftsman in MHI- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD. A Japan based General Contractor of Dubai Metro Project. Started working as a Junior Architect at A Design and Build Company in the Philippines for 1 year. Core Competencies

Results Driven & Aggressive with High Personal and Career Goals.

Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Organized and Detailed Oriented.

Able to work independently with Minimum Supervision.

Possess lots of Initiative and Self- motivation with a highly objective and result-driven mind set

Excellent in Oral and Written Skills.

Highly Motivated and Willing to Work Extended Hours. Professional Experiences

THE HEART OF EUROPE BY KLEINDIENST GROUP (Arenco Towers, Dubai Media City, Dubai UAE) Position: Architect – April 2018 – Present

Key Responsibilities:

Develop the master plan from the original concept to the current construction stage.

Generate the documents requires in each project design stage, including Concept Design, Schematic Design and Detail Design.

Report to the Design Director progress of each one of the above stages.

Coordinate the information from each one of the External Designers such as Structural, MEP, ID, Landscape, Lighting, etc.

Review & respond to documents submittals such as shop drawings, material submittals, material inspections request for information etc.

Coordinate with business development team by providing inputs and suggesting options with regards to the development mix of intended use, built up area distribution and density to allow the finalization of the most effective feasibility study, program and budget.

Site inspections to ensure design consistency, quality assurance and control. PROJECTS:

The Heart of Europe Development Masterplan

High-end, mixed-use development including five-star hotels, luxury residencies, retail, F&B commercial areas, marinas

Plot area: 565,000 m, upland area: 280,000 m, built up area: 526,000 m, 3,500 keys, 13 Hotels, 192 villas

The Floating Seahorse villa

Luxurious floating unit featuring underwater rooms with a view to the external designed seascape Skills:

- Experienced in the architectural

design and development

management.

- Strong knowledge of hospitality,

residential and mixed-use

developments.

- Excellent coordination and problem-

solving skills.

- Complete knowledge of structures

and building systems.

- Exceptional detailing and

specification skills.

- Strong ability to develop complex

and high value projects from

concept ideas to completion.

- Experienced in construction

operations and site supervision.

- Excellent design and drafting skills

with computer-aided design.

- High levels of creativity and

imagination.

Projects of Expertise:

- Residential

- Hospitality

- Commercial

- Retail

- Tall Towers

- Mixed-Used

- Interior

Proficient in the following

Design software’s:

- Autodesk AutoCAD

- SketchUp

- Revit Architecture

- Adobe Illustrator

- CorelDraw

- Adobe Photoshop

- Photography

and wildlife

built up area: 350 m, 150 units

The Floating Venice Resort

Floating luxury resort featuring underwater bedrooms, spa, restaurants and Yacht club with a marina of 90 berths

Plot area: 89,400 m, built up area: 94,000 m, 150 units Germany Island Masterplan

Redesign of the island shape to include 15 beach villas, 17 semi-detached lagoon villas and a marina Plot area: 55,700 m, upland area: 22,400 m, total built up area: 20,000 m, 32 units Germany villas

High end residential development including three types of beach villas and lagoon villas Beach villas built up area: 780 m and 750 m, lagoon villas built up area: 480 m St Petersburg Island Masterplan

Redesign of the island to create a luxury resort with restaurants, pools, gardens, retail and marinas Plot area: 88,800 m, upland area: 38,000 m, total built up area (hotels + floating villas): 50,000 m

Europe Island City hotels

Complex of seven five-star luxury hotels to be built on Main Europe Island Plot area: 212,900 m, upland area: 120,800 m, total built up area: 168,000 m, 1253 keys MSQUARED SHOPPING CENTRES (Gold & Diamond Palace, SZR, Dubai, UAE) Position: Architect - August 2013 – November 2017

Key Responsibilities:

Generate the documents requires in each the project design stage, including Concept Design, Schematic Design and Detail Design.

Report to the Retail Managers and Directors progress of each one of the above stages.

Design and manage various buildings of the development including coordination with external consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure control deadlines, budget and quality.

Generate Architectural Specifications in line with the intent of design.

Support the Retail Manager and Directors during the document submission & Tendering Stage

Review & respond to documents submittals such as shop drawings, material submittals, material inspections request for information etc.

Visit regularly the site to ensure that the contractor & sub-contractors are executing the works as per design intent having as a reference the specifications drawings & contract documents.

Conduct inspections to works executed by contractor respond in written to inspection request.

Supports the senior Architect in the coordination of relevant consultants.

Generates details as per project requirements.

PROJECTS:

Doha Festival City – Qatar

Delivering 600,000 square metres (6,500,000 sq. ft, Emirati mall based in Qatar, with 240,000 square metres (2,600,000 sq. ft) of leasable space, it is the largest operating mall in Qatar as of 2018 and is owned and operated by Al Futtaim. Located north of the capital Doha Umm Salal Mohhamed near the Al Shamal Road.

Redevelopment of Dubai Festival City – Dubai

Boasting a 2.5 mill sq. ft. urban retail destination, DFC is home to the Guinness World Record holding cutting-edge daily attraction, IMAGINE, as well as IKEA, the only Hard Rock Café in the Middle East and a world-class mall.

The Reem Mall – Abu Dhabi

Delivering 2.8 million square feet of retail (2m square feet of leasable space) Reem Mall will comprise around 450 stores, including 85 F&B outlets and a range of family-focused entertainment offerings. Positioned on Reem Island – right in the heart of new Abu Dhabi – the mall will offer easy access along with ample parking with 6,800 vehicle spaces. LUXE INTERIOR INTERNATIONAL (Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE) Position: Architect / Interior Designer - September 2011 – July 2013 Key Responsibilities:

Report to Design Director.

Prepares Preliminary schematic and concept drawings.

Prepares Complete Package drawings for tender consisting general arrangement plan, builders plan, reflected ceiling plan, floor finishes plan, FF&E plan, wall finishes plan, small power, low level lighting plan, elevations, sections, joinery and other drawings.

Prepares technical specifications describing type and quality of materials, finishes, manner of construction and the general conditions under which the project is to be construct.

Site coordination, inspections and conduct site survey. MELUBCO-Middle East Lubricant Company LLC. (Jebel Ali Free zone) Position: Architectural Draftsman - October-2010 - August-2011 Key Responsibilities:

Report to the Project and Maintenance Manager.

Assist the Contractors and Clients of the company for the project.

Do the Office documents of the Projects and Maintenance Department.

Prepares architectural plans and structural drawings (MEP).

Prepares the plans and layout for the proposed new future administration building and Lab Project.

Prepares installation drawings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing layout & details.

Prepares P& ID- Piping and Instrumentation Diagram of Tank farm.

Prepares Detail design drawings for interior and architectural presentation.

Prepares Estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.

Facilitate and do site supervision of the project, to ensure the plans and specification drawings are followed.

Manage and co-ordinate construction projects and prepares construction progress schedules. Dubai Metro Project - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD (Union Square, Dubai, UAE) Position: Architectural Draftsman - August 2007- September 2010 Key Responsibilities:

Report to the Depot Planning Manager

Facilitate in production of drawings from concept stage to detailed design; and coordinate design with other disciplines such as MEP & Structural.

Prepare installation drawings for (MEP) mechanical, electrical, plumbing layout & details.

Inspect on site; check on shop drawings, coordinate design solutions with Contractors and issue site instructions regarding various construction issues.

Develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media. JPT & Associates, Eng’g and Const. Services (Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines) Position: Junior Architect - October 2006- June 2007 Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detail sheets.

Create and maintain records of specification and drawing.

Researching building products for value and efficiency.

Standards manuals and create and maintain and drawing process.

Marketing analysis, building code, and specification development.

Performing lighting analysis, site and space planning studies.

Prepare AutoCAD and Presentation drawing.

Preparing and processing the Building Permit necessary for the project.

Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.

Facilitate and do site supervision of the project, to ensure the plans and specification drawings are followed.

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