Since graduating from the Royal College of Art Rico has worked on a variety of projects winning a number of design awards within his career
Having more than eighteen years experience in interior design and architecture, with ten years site and project supervision and ex*****on. Since moving to the UAE Rico has worked on a number of 5 star plus Hotels from concept design to implementation, the lat
ter being The design manager for St Regis Abu Dhabi Nation towers a Mixed use development for the Crown Prince of the UAE which involved reviewing design works by HBA Design, according to Department of Tourism Guide lines integrating his experience within hotel construction
Also Rico has knowledge which encompasses Airports, Shopping Malls, Stadia, commercial and residential design; and Whilst working for the UAE government Rico gained the position as design executive," Senior Project Architect", on one of the world's largest projects Palm Jabil All Dubai. Ricos has extensive skills in design, and implementing works, "with a determination to complete and deliver design solutions to complicated projects", without compromising the design objectives and integrity. The skill set that was related to Ricos position:
To manage a small team of designers evaluating and reviewing design criteria relative to the project. Analyse and assess the implications of design changes based on cost and time, without compromising design integrity. Design Review and coordinate meetings with clients, contractors and engineering consultants. Manage the review process with a positive and consistent message so as to deliver the project in conjunction with specific
objectives for design. Prepare and recommend extent and schedule for design deliverables, concept drawings and full tender packages for contractors. Providing technical and design support to both collogues and senior management. MEP, structural and design detail evaluation related to Design variables and effective strategy of works,
Analyze and recommend design solutions i.e. ergonomic assessment, way finding, space allocation specific technical integration
with aesthetics based on the requirements and kudos of the project ...
The experience gained during Ricos carrier in design demonstrates a strong Design ethic, and to provide intuitive solutions to a wide range of design issues, with a dedicated and passionate approach to the tasks at hand.
