Cayetana Moncayo Barreiros
Architecture Professional with a Focus on Experiential Design and Innovation
3 yrs experience · New York, NY · <10 hrs/week
About
An emerging architect with a strong focus on experiential design and disruptive innovation, experienced in digital fabrication and conceptual strategies. Involved in interdisciplinary projects and collaboration with global firms, with a keen interest in hospitality, urban planning and brand design.
Skills
Experience
- Digital Fabrication Assistant · University of Southern California2021-09-01 –
Monitor and assist the Laser Lab at USC School of Architecture. Aid students with model making & product design.
- Project Intern · University of Southern California2021-10-01 – 2022-05-01
Interned with USC’s Office of Sustainability. Contributed to the 2028 Sustainability Design Guidelines with interdisciplinary teams. Engaged with stakeholders to refine strategies; developed skills in pitching and clear communication.
- Architecture Intern · Pininfarina2024-06-01 – 2024-08-01
Crafted digital and physical models for the Miami office. Streamlined 3D workflows and fabrication prep using Rhino. Supported design dialogue and ideation in client-facing sessions.
- Co-President & Co-Founder · La Onda2022-09-01 – 2024-06-01
Organized and designed events catered towards our members. Personal focus on brand design, logos, promo content, and merchandising.
- Architecture Intern · MVE + Partners, Inc.2023-06-01 – 2023-08-01
Conducted urban research on Pershing Square and 5th St in Downtown LA. Focused on sustainability, mobility systems, and mixed-use design strategies. Produced design proposals using SketchUp and Revit.
- Summer Intern · Uribe Schwarzkopf2021-07-01 – 2021-08-01
Supported the Urban Planning team on large-scale developments. Collaborated with global firms, including work on IQON by BIG. Reviewed site plans, apartment plans, visited construction sites, and participated in coordination meetings.
Education
- University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Architecture - BArch, Environmental Design/Architecture
- USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young AcademyMinor, Disruptive Innovation
- The University of Hong KongArchitecture, Architecture
- Universidade do PortoPorto Academy Summer Program, Architecture
- Colegio Americano de QuitoIB Diploma
- Brown UniversityPre-College Diploma, Psychology
- École des RochesFrench Language and Literature, French Language and Literature
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