Natalia Ortiz Betancourt

Internship in architecture at the REDRAW Architectes agency, focusing on interior design, renovation, and architectural design projects.

I primarily participated in the design of the agency's future offices, as part of the renovation of an old paper mill in Pont-de-Claix. The project involved transforming an existing building into workspaces, considering the organization of uses, circulation, natural light, interior ambiance, and the comfort of future users.

My role involved the graphic development of the project: production of plans, sections, elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation documents. I worked on shaping the architectural intentions to produce clear, readable documents adapted to project communication.

I also contributed to research and graphic documents for residential projects, working on space organization, volume representation, and the preparation of visual materials.

This experience allowed me to strengthen my rigor in producing architectural documents, my ability to translate project intentions into concrete representations, and my attention to usage, ambiance, and details.

Tools used: Revit, Rhino 3D, Twinmotion, Enscape, Photoshop.

Participation in the design, development, and realization of the FFCK Pavilion, designed for the French Canoe Kayak Federation as part of the Archi-Folies for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

This project involved designing a temporary pavilion to be installed at the Parc de la Villette, with an architectural, immersive, and technical approach. The work focused on showcasing the world of canoeing and kayaking through a reception area, a sensory path, and a scenography inspired by water, movement, and reflections.

I participated in various project phases, from conception to manufacturing preparation, notably working on the production of graphic documents, plans, elevations, some construction details, 3D modeling, and presentation materials.

The project allowed me to develop a rigorous approach to architectural drawing, with particular attention to document clarity, understanding the construction system, and the transition between project intention, fabrication, and on-site assembly.

I also contributed to the monitoring of machining, fabrication, and assembly stages, as well as the organization and presentation of an exhibition related to the project. Photographic documentation was also produced to highlight the design and realization process.

Skills employed: architectural design, 2D drawing, 3D modeling, technical plans, construction details, layout, graphic coordination, manufacturing monitoring, project documentation.

Participation in the design and development of the scenography “L’Arbre Dessiné” for the publishing house Glénat.

This project involved designing a scenographic installation around the graphic and editorial world of the project, with particular attention to spatial narrative, visitor experience, exhibition supports, and highlighting the presented content.

I participated in the production of the graphic documents necessary for the project's development and realization: plans, scenographic elements, technical drawings, presentation documents, and visual materials. The work also focused on understanding the visitor flow, organizing elements in space, and ensuring coherence between the scenographic intention and its implementation.

I also contributed to the preparation of documents for manufacturing and on-site assembly, paying attention to details, joints, proportions, and the clarity of documents for those involved in the realization.

This experience allowed me to strengthen my skills in scenographic design, graphic representation, technical drawing, and the transition from project intention to concrete realization.