MARCELO TOURRET
Buenos Aires,B
Summary
Experienced architect and real estate developer with over 30 years of expertise in architectural design, BIM, and ArchViz. Directed cross-functional teams across three continents, optimizing design processes for complex architecture projects. Resulted in enhanced project completion rates while maintaining high-quality standards throughout every phase. Mentored a team of five junior architects and conducted weekly workshops on building morphology principles, leading to a remarkable 25% increase in overall project efficiency. Fostered career growth within the group, solidifying commitment to professional development.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
REMOTE OUTSOURCING SERVICES FOR USA, CANADA, LATAM & WORLDWIDE
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced document workflows associated with engineering specifications through automation strategies yielding significant time savings—completed revisions more swiftly leading to an increase in overall team productivity levels achieved monthly
- Facilitated regular communication between remote teams during development phases while introducing structured evaluations at key milestones, which allowed for rapid adjustments contributing up to eight hours saved weekly per designer involved
- Created immersive3D walkthroughs and virtual tours that deepened client engagement; facilitated collaboration between remote teams across three continents, improving project alignment and reducing design discrepancies by over30%
OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
TOURRET ARCHITECTS
09.2009 - Current
- Executed weekly progress assessments during varying stages of development, identifying key areas needing improvement and implementing corrective measures that resulted in a nine-week reduction to overall project delivery timeframes
- Streamlined the design process for multifamily housing in Buenos Aires, ensuring full adherence to urban regulations, leading to a reduction in project completion times by an average of three weeks
- Notable Projects: Modelle Zola Building, Area:2,020 m² - Wilde - Pcia de Buenos Aires
- Modelle AdeF Building, Area:2,019 m² - Buenos Aires
- Modelle Ocampo Building, Area:2,018 m² - Buenos Aires
- Modelle Plaza Building, Area:2,017 m² - Buenos Aires
OWNER
FIDERE SRL
09.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: Trust company for the administration of Cost Trusts and Real Estate Developments
- Secured favorable agreements with property owners during land acquisition negotiations; orchestrated a financing strategy yielding $2 million while enabling successful project initiation within established timelines at Tourret.Architects
- Crafted detailed project budgets and customized investment plans that met the diverse needs of stakeholders, ensuring financial transparency while achieving an overall funding success rate of95% throughout the lifecycle of the projects
- Cultivated relationships through transparent communication strategies during all phases of complex projects; gathered insights from stakeholders which informed adjustments leading to smoother execution timelines by an average of two weeks
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams, achieving zero miscommunications in high-stakes meetings; directly addressed the critical causes of delayed deliverables through clear communication and actionable insights
DEPUTY SALES MANAGER - REAL ESTATE
TORIBIO ACHAVAL S.A.
03.2002 - 09.2009
- Conducted thorough analysis of emerging real estate trends in Buenos Aires; identified three top-performing neighborhoods which increased project sales opportunities by providing valuable insights into market demand
- Directed the integration of technical specifications and commercial strategies, enhancing advertising efforts that resulted in an increase of15% in inquiries for real estate projects within one year
- Analyzed zoning regulations and conducted initial assessments on potential properties, adapting findings to ensure alignment with local urban planning requirements that influenced the acquisition strategy for three major development ventures
Professor of Architectural Morphology
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES (UBA)
03.1986 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires12-1987
Post-graduate degree - Real Estate Development
UNIVERSITY OF BELGRANO
Buenos AiresSkills
- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- ArchiCad
- VISUALIZATION
- D5 Render
- Cinema4D
- 3DS Max
- Twinmotion
- BIMx
- Corona Renderer
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Premiere
- PRODUCTIVITY
- Adobe Acrobat
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Pages
- Numbers
- Keystone
- TEAM MANAGEMENT
- Slack / Discord
- Asana / Monday / ClickUp
- CloudCompare (Cloud Points)
- OS
- Windows
- MacOS
- Customer relationships
Publications
- REVISTA LCNI/MAG (MAY2019) Examined key elements driving successful architectural innovations; findings from discussions published in 'Developments and Architecture' addressed three major challenges faced by firms today, enhancing strategic approaches taken by stakeholders.
- ARQ - DIARIO DE ARQUITECTURA (MAY2015). Explored the artistic potential of combining concrete with glass through an discussion piece titled 'Sculpture in Concrete and Glass'.
- REVISTA MARKETING DE OBRA (MAR2014). Highlighted for the Modelle AdeF Building project, emphasizing the innovative approach.
- ARQ - DIARIO DE ARQUITECTURA (JUL2013). Featured prominently in 'Ten Ways to Honor the Profession,' illustrating effective strategies as a dual-role architect and developer; this exposure enhanced visibility by attracting new clients interested in innovative design solutions.
Certification
CONSEJO PROFESIONAL DE ARQUITECTURA Y URBANISMO (CPAU). BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. License Number:18133 - AUG1992
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
REMOTE OUTSOURCING SERVICES FOR USA, CANADA, LATAM & WORLDWIDE
08.2021 - Current
OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
TOURRET ARCHITECTS
09.2009 - Current
OWNER
FIDERE SRL
09.2009 - Current
DEPUTY SALES MANAGER - REAL ESTATE
TORIBIO ACHAVAL S.A.
03.2002 - 09.2009
Professor of Architectural Morphology
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES (UBA)
03.1986 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES
Post-graduate degree - Real Estate Development
UNIVERSITY OF BELGRANO
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