Fernando Daher Alvarenga

ABOUT

As a Lead Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, Fernando has an extensive portfolio of global architectural projects and competitions. He has contributed to notable works such as The Henderson in Hong Kong, China, and the Navi Mumbai International Airport in India. Fernando’s passion and expertise lie in innovative architectural design, from conceptualisation to construction, across a wide range of scales and programs.

Fernando completed his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the PUC GO in Brazil and his Master’s degree from the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association in London, United Kingdom.

B.Arch, M.Arch, CAUBR

Industry Knowledge

Architectural and urban design

Project development and management

Procedural, parametric and generative design

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Architecture Visualisation: Conceptual, artistic and realism

Tools & Technologies

3D Modeling/Design Autodesk Maya and 3Ds Max, Rhinoceros / Grasshopper

3D Sculpting Mudbox and Zbrush

BIM/CAD Autodesk Revit / Navisworks / AutoCAD

CPU/GPU Rendering V-ray, Arnold, Keyshot, Unreal, Twinmotion, Enscape, Lumion

Graphics and video Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere and Audition; Apple Logic and Final Cut

Various Microsoft Office, Apple iWork,

Prototyping 3D Printing, CNC Milling, Laser Cutting

Professional

Zaha Hadid Architects

Lead Designer

2017 – Present

Leads art, architectural and urban design projects from early stages to project delivery.

Espaço Tempo

Founder/Director

2007 – 2015

Media agency specialized in real estate; architectural visualization; AEC/BIM consulting and training.

Education

Architectural Association School of Architecture

Master of Architecture and Urbanism - M.Arch

Design Research Laboratory

2015 – 2017
London, United Kingdom

PUC GO - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás

Bachelor Architecture and Urbanism - B.Arch (5 years)

2002 – 2011

Goiânia, Brazil

Awards

Archiprix International 2013
Finalist

B.Arch Graduation Project: ‘Technological City Cerrado

Moscow, Russia

Opera Prima 2011

Honourable Mention