I am Nicolas Gomes, a fourth-year Undergraduate Student pursuing Architectural Engineering at the University of Waterloo located in Waterloo Ontario, Canada.
Throughout my concepts, I try to portray my ideas and thoughts through sketches, communication, computer simulations, constructing physical testing structures, and computational three-dimensional modelling. I constantly continue to extend my design creativity and challenge myself to construct un-seen unorthodox products and building forms that have the ability to be structurally proper.
Fascinated by the built environment throughout childhood, I began working as an architectural technologist at the age of 16. Following this, subsequently developed a keen eye for detail and perfected the craft of technical drawings for complex building systems and geometries. I continue to prove a self-driven attitude through the self-teaching proficiency of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Computer Aided Design (CAD) technologies, and critical physical modelling practices.
I am a student that is dedicated to inventing new structural constituents that can change how the world views architecture and the engineering involved through sustainability and new technological analyzing strategies.
Selected Awards
Architectural Engineering Best Project
Presented to the team with the most preeminent final project design
Libgen Design Competition Shortlist
Shortlisted amongst 80+ international design groups
Technological Residential Design Award
Awarded to the most outstanding residential home design
The 1500 House
Most Successful Architecture Student
Presented to the top architectural student in the school
Loyola Catholic Secondary School
MTE Capstone Design Pitch Finalist
Awarded third for best design pitch proposal
Grand Valley Society of Architects Student Awards 2021-2022
Awarded top prize for mixed-use project in the University category
2018
2019
2020
2022
Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc.
Student Architect
May 2020 - Aug 2020
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Former Experiences
Kohn Partnership Architects Inc.
Architectural Intern
Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
PICCO Group of Companies
Stone CADD Technologist Intern
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Concord, Ontario, Canada
Epic Designs Inc.
Architectural Technologist Intern
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Building Innovation Inc.
Project Support Analyst
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Blackwell Structural Engineering
Structural Designer Intern
Current Employment
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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• Demonstrated high proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit by improving the structural integrity of homes
• Facilitated the visualization of projects by creating detailed drawings and renderings using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and Lumion
• Employed problem solving and modeling skills by constructing study models to ensure the functionality of design concepts
• Effectively communicated with clients to ensure that feedback and suggestions were implemented with positive results
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• Improved plumbing, mechanical, and electrical drawings of projects using AutoCAD MEP and Microsoft Visio
• Strengthened critical thinking skills through evaluating the efficiency of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Efficiently reorganized architectural drawing sets, completing the project phase two weeks ahead of schedule
• Independently visited sites across Ontario to conduct bid meetings with other engineering firms
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• Contributed a large amount of building science towards the structural components to diversified proposals
• Successfully initiated a project through two phases by expediting architectural SPA project sets ahead of schedule
• Accurately demonstrated Revit proficiency by completely remodeling and organizing entire projects modeling components in two weeks
• Participated in the creation of possible multi-blocked townhome projects through various site analysis and feasibility case studies
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• Coordinated with structural and mechanical engineers to organize concrete slab placement and redevelop construction drawings via Revit and Bluebeam
• Interacted with active construction projects through calculations involving structural pre-casting elements and OBC matrices for SPA submission
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD by improving the program organization and structural integrity of residential and commercial buildings
• Facilitated the visualization of a project’s façade material choice alongside project managers to fulfill a client’s specific desired architectural atmosphere
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• Coordinated with the structural engineering department to design custom three-dimensional stone anchoring systems using Rhino
• Developed construction detail drawings to accurately create a diverse range of 1:1 shop tickets for stone fabricators using AutoCAD
• Generated three-dimensional animations to simulate the process of assembly of connection anchors for stone cladding via 3Ds Max
• Designed the geometry of complex three-dimensional stone pediments, domes, and sculptures for clients using Rhino and AutoCAD 3D
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• Coordinated with structural and mechanical engineers to organize concrete slab placement and redevelop construction drawings via Revit and Bluebeam
• Interacted with active construction projects through calculations involving structural pre-casting elements and OBC matrices for SPA submission
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD by improving the program organization and structural integrity of residential and commercial buildings
• Facilitated the visualization of a project’s façade material choice alongside project managers to fulfill a client’s specific desired architectural atmosphere
Get in Touch!
Internship / Co-op Opportunities.
The Architectural Engineering program at the University of Waterloo offers an Engineering Co-operative program for all students. The Co-operative program provides a unique scheduling for students by having a 4-month alteration between school and work.
If I get the opportunity to join your team I will be coming with a motivated and proven track record of high-profile exceptional accomplishments that I have received in my academic and professional career.
I look forward to hearing from you!