Amanda Lopes

Architect and Urbanist 

Contact: amanda.altelino01@gmail.com 

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 

 

• Master of Science in Architecture, Iowa State University.......................................IA-USA, 2023-2026

              Thesis: "The architecture of empowerment of the oppressed: Autoconstruction and the search for identity"​

• Certificate Degree in Marketing and Communication, Anhembi Morumbi............Brazil, 2021

• Bachelors of Architecture and Urban Planning, UNITAU......................................Brazil, 2018                                                                                           

              Dissertation: “Use of architecture to help develop creativity in the workplace.” 

 

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

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UNITAU, 2022 

• Teaching Assistantship Senior - UNITAU..............................................................Brazil, 2018-2020

              Developed and presented lectures | Graded labs and met individually with students  

              Courses: Interior Design

UNITAU, 2018-2020 

• Teaching Assistantship Jr. - UNITAU.....................................................................Brazil, 2018-2020

              Led laboratory and discussion sections | Graded labs and met individually with students | Developed and presented lectures

              Courses: Landscaping II, Landscaping III, and Urban Planning IV

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE 

• Research Assistant - Iowa State University...........................................................IA-USA,  Jan 2024 - May 2024

Supervisor: Douglas Spencer

Focused on translating and gathering data and articles about social movements and social housing in various countries.      

• Book Store - Iowa State University.........................................................................IA-USA,  Out 2023 - May 2024

Events Assistant

Support events and daily office chores.

• Havenly..................................................................................................................Remote,  April 2022 - July 2023

E-Designer                                                                                                                    

Developed interior designs utilizing in-brand stores to help clients achieve their dream spaces. Participating in around 50 projects, considering small spaces, such as bedrooms or living rooms.                                                                           

• Inner Lines - Architecture  (self-employed)............................................................Brazil,  2019 - 2023

Project Architect                                                                                                                    

Responsible for developing interior design projects in Brazil, North America, Europe, and Asia. Played a role in 10 projects, the last ones commercial projects and strip malls in Brazil.

• Light Concept Iluminação.....................................................................................Brazil, Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

Lighting designer, Architectural Consultant.

In charge of the design scope, drafting, construction documents, product and material research, and coordination with manufacturers to develop details. 

• Ana Luisa Patrick - Arquitetura..............................................................................Brazil, Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

Jr. Architect        

Worked alongside the project manager from schematic design to project closeout. My responsibilities included design scope, city approvals process, bidding and construction documents, administration, and research products and materials. 

Intern Architect...................................................................................................Brazil, Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Managed projects with the project manager from sd to closeout, including design scope, city approvals process, bidding and construction documents and administration, research products, and materials. 

• Decora content.....................................................................................................Remote, Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

Freelancer 3D modeling 

3D modeling furniture and architectural decorations. 

 

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SHORT-TERM COURSES

• Sensorial Stage Design.........................................................................................Brazil, 2019, h: 8h 

Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo 

• NEURO + ARQ: Neuroscience applied to architecture and design.....................Brazil, 2019, h: 11h 

NEUROARQ® ACADEMY, Brasil. 

• Project Management for Interior Design...............................................................Brazil, 2019, h:30h 

Centro Universitário Senac, SENAC/SP, Brasil. 

• Construction Project Management.......................................................................Remote, 2021, h:20h

Columbia University, offered by Coursera

 

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PANELS 

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• VII CICTED - Congresso Internacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento.      

Brazil, 2018

PANEL: “Use of architecture to help develop creativity in the workplace.” 

• V CICTED - Congresso Internacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento.             

Brazil, 2016 

PANEL: "Urban and Regional Planning proposal, Serra da Mantiqueira region." 

• IV CITED - Congresso Internacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento.                    

Brazil, 2015

PANEL: “Contemporary Urbanization Process on the city of Taubaté: districts São  Gonçalo, Barreiro E Piracangaguá.” 

• III CICTED - Congresso Internacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento.                 

Brazil, 2014

PANEL: "Cultural presentment: Traditions of Taubaté that influenced the environment of the Municipal Market.” 

 

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LECTURE 

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• VII SEMIN - Semana da Arquitetura e Urbanismo - UNITAU                       

Brazil, 2021

WORKSHOP: Architectural Presentation

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

Professional Architectural Registration - CAU - License 

 

VOLUNTEER WORK 

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• Hamburgada do Bem (event)...............................................................................Brazil, 2019 

Participated in volunteer activities with children from public schools and disadvantaged situations.

• Co.laboArq - Architect..........................................................................................Brazil, Jan - Dec 2019

Volunteer collaborator as an architect, participating in developing the projects and execution.

• Cidadão Pró Mundo - CPM - English Teacher......................................................Brazil, Aug 2021 - July 2023

English teacher volunteer