Claudio Salazar, AIA, LEED AP

DETAILED EXPERIENCE & LIST OF PROJECTS


Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Assoc. (NBWW)  
Architect Associate/Project Designer/Project Manager
2013 - Today
Coral Gables Florida


  • Originator of multiple design schemes and studies during conceptual stages.

  • Designator of responsibilities to team members.

  • Responsible for the development of presentations to Ownership and zoning agencies through physical and digital models, interactive media, videos, renderings and diagrams.

  • Elaborator of feasibility studies and project area analysis.

  • Team Leader responsible for design decisions during Schematic Design, Design Development & Construction Document phases. 

  • Researcher of relevant innovative materials and technologies to be proposed on the project.

  • Decision Maker on design matters during the Construction Administration phase.

  • Design Integration Coordinator with project consultants and vendors.

  • Business Development Collaborator and Team Leader in design competitions.


Projects:

Brickell Condominium Tower
Luxury Condominium. 870,000 sf
Miami Florida


Arlo Hotel
Boutique Micro Guestroom Hotel. 140,000 sf
Miami Florida


Island Gardens
Mixed Use Development. 1,870,000 sf.
Miami Florida


Tradewinds Hotel Complex
RFP for the Remodeling and Addition of Hotel Complex. Aprox. 2,000,000 sf
St. Pete Beach Florida


West Palm Point
Office Building. 490,000 sf
West Pam Beach Florida

Downtown Arlo
Feasibility Study for Hotel Project. 375,000 sf
Miami Florida

Miami World Center
Office Building at Block E.  50,000 sf
Miami Florida

Miami World Center
Mixed Use Development at Block A. 2,252,000 sf
Miami Florida


Miami World Center
Mixed Use Development at Block B, 2,000,000 sf
Miami Florida

Pompano Beach Condominiums
Luxury Condominium Tower & Restaurant. 412,700 sf
Miami Florida
 
2332 Collins Office Building
Boutique Office Building.  100,000 sf
Miami Florida

Royal Castle Office Building
Office Building. 273,000 sf
Coral Gables Florida

Hilton Hotel
Hotel and Conference Center.  475,000 sf
West Palm Beach Florida 


Aspire Marketplace Hotel and Conference Center
Hotel & Conference Center. 560,000 sf
Emerson Georgia

Civic Center Apartments
Urban Apartment Building. 273,000 sf
Miami Florida


Cavalier Beach Club
Beach Club part of Hotel Complex Development. 7,400 sf
Virginia Beach Florida


Cavalier Oceanfront Hotel & Condominiums
Hotel Tower with Liner Condominiums
Virginia Beach Florida


Riverwalk Condo/Hotel & Offices
Riverfront Mixed Used Development. 1,927,000 sf
Fort Lauderdale Florida


Ritz Carlton at Napa Valley
Resort Hotel & Restaurant Master Planning 1,450,000 sf
Napa Valley California

Las Olas Office & Restaurant
Boutique Office Building with Retail & Restaurant. 200,000 sf
Fort Lauderdale Florida

 
Dadeland Apartments
Apartment Building. 471,000 sf
Miami Florida

Alternative Mobility Hub Competition
Competition.  75,000 sf
Miami Florida


RooTS DNA Architecture
Partner Principal/Project Designer/Project Manager
2008 - 2013
Miami Florida

                                                                             

  • Initial contact with Ownership.

  • Contract writing, definition of cost of services and assignment of responsibilities to team members.

  • Originator of multiple design schemes and feasibility studies during conceptual stages.

  • Responsible for the development of presentations to Ownership and AHJ through physical and digital models, renderings, diagrams and sketches.

  • Team leader in new material technology research.

  • Responsible for the production and coordination of Design Development, Construction Documents and Permit sets.

  • Liaison between Owner and GC during Bidding & Negotiation and Construction Phases.

  • Responsible for field visits, quality assurance, RFI's and revision of shop drawings.

  • Marketing Manager.


Projects:

Private Residence. 6,500 sf
Miami Beach Florida

 
Private Residence. 4,700 sf
Coconut Grove Florida


Private Residence. 3,500 sf
Anton Panama


Eco Resort Welcome Center.  3,000 sf
Pensacola Florida


Eco Resort Cottages. Multiple areas
Pensacola Florida

H2O Sports Center for Autism. 27,000 sf
Miami Florida


Private Residence. 3,500 sf
Coral Gables Florida


Greek Cuisine Restaurant. 9,855 sf
Miami Florida


Ethos Greek Cuisine Restaurant. 5,200 sf
Coconut Creek Florida


Private Residence Remodeling, 4,600 sf
Miami Shores Florida

Beachfront Condo Hotel. Multiple Areas
Playa Blanca Panama


Fengxinzhen Hotel. 279,000 sf
Shanghai China


Water Treatment Enclosure Competition.
Miami Florida


Rum Cay Eco Resort and Sports Facility. Multiple Areas
Rum Cay The Bahamas

Private Residence Addition. 2,000 sf
Normandy Isles Florida

 
Graduate School of Architecture at Florida International University
Architecture Studio Instructor
2012 - Today
Miami Florida


  • Responsible for the instruction and evaluation of student projects, elaboration of lectures and workshops and the selection of reading material relevant to project assignments.

  • Key coordinator of multi-disciplinary sustainability design courses.

  • Member of Search-Committee responsible for the evaluation of new faculty.

  • Software workshop coordinator.



Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
Senior Project Designer
2005 - 2009
Miami Florida


  • Originator of multiple design schemes, strategies and studies during conceptual stages in building and urban projects.

  • Responsible for the development of presentations to Clients and Zoning Officials using a combination of techniques such as physical and digital models, photorealistic renderings, diagrams and sketches.

  • Responsible for code compliance and material technology research.

  • Manager of team labor hours during the Schematic and Design Development phases.

  • Coordinator with Project Managers and consultants during the elaboration of drawings for Design Development sets.

  • Responsible for the documentation of design materials to be later used for marketing.


Projects:

Al Ain Wildlife Park Resort
Residential Complex. Multiple Areas
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Al Ain Community Mosque
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Renzi Towers
Multifamily Residential & Restaurant. 1,200,000 sf
Las Vegas Nevada

Canyon Ranch Hotel/Condo Restaurant
Mixed Use Development. 1,900,000 sf
Las Vegas Nevada

Westin Diplomat Hotel
Hotel and Conference Center/Retail.  450,000 sf
Hollywood Florida

Park Place Condominiums
Oceanfront Residential Tower.  675,000 sf
Sunny Isles Florida


Young Circle Plaza Development
Mixed Use Development. 2,700,000 sf
Hollywood Florida

100 S. Biscayne Boulevard Hotel & Offices
Hotel Conference Center & Offices. 1,300,000 sf
Miami Florida

La Bougainvillea Residential Development
Residential Complex & Golf Course.  Multiple Areas
The Bahamas

Reno Residential Development
Township Development.  Aprox. 2,000,000 sf
Reno Nevada

Ogrezeni Town Planning and Development Guidelines
Township Development.  Aprox. 500 acres
Ogrezeni Romania

Soraya Plot 15 Competition
Condo/Hotel Tower.  Aprox. 300,000 sf
Abu Dhabi United  Arab Emirates

Sochi World Towers
Mixed Use Development. Aprox. 1,800,000 sf

Sochi Russia


 
Robert M. Swedroe Architects and Planners
Project Manager/Designer
2000 - 2005
Miami Beach Florida


  • Responsible for assigning tasks to team members

  • Coordinator with Project Architect and Designer.

  • Elaborator of presentation materials for Ownership and City Officials.

  • Responsible for drawing documentation during Design Development and Construction Document phases.

  • Coordinator with specification writer and technical details manager.

  • Main coordinator with project consultants.

  • Responsible for the management of team labor hours during each phase of the architectural services.