Luis Orozco
Computational Designer / PhD Researcher
Stuttgart, GermanyLuis is a Research Associate at the Institute for Computational Design (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. He is part of the new Cluster of Excellence on Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC). His research agenda focuses on novel automated wood building systems for robotic prefabrication and on-site cyber-physical assembly.
Previously, he worked as a Computational Designer at HKS Architects in London. He applied computational design techniques to facade rationalisation, complex geometry, and environmental design with a focus on Healthcare and Stadium projects throughout Europe and the MENA Region.
Previously, he worked as a Computational Designer at HKS Architects in London. He applied computational design techniques to facade rationalisation, complex geometry, and environmental design with a focus on Healthcare and Stadium projects throughout Europe and the MENA Region.
Work Experience
Institute For Computational Design And Construction, University Of Stuttgart
Research Associate/ PhD Candidate
PhD Research Associate within the German Research Foundation's (DFG) new Cluster of Excellence on Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture. Investigating novel automated timber prefabrication methods for application in multi-storey, mixed-use buildings.
June 2019
- Present
Stuttgart, Germany
HKS ARCHITECTS
Computational Designer
Scripting, Generative Geometry, Facade Rationalisation, and Complex Digital Modelling specialist across all sectors. Member of office “Design” group.
Project Architect role for Kuwait Children’s Hospital, world’s largest paediatric centre, shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2017.
Project Architect role for Kuwait Children’s Hospital, world’s largest paediatric centre, shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival 2017.
June 2015
- June 2019
United Kingdom
David Chipperfield Architects
Work Experience
One week Spring Externship in which I produced architectural models and was part of the Schematic Design team for a competition.
March 2015
- March 2015
London, United Kingdom
William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.
Architectural Intern
One week Spring Externship in which I worked on Design Conception and Research for the Harvard Business School's Convening Centre.
March 2014
- March 2014
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University Of Michigan
Graduate Student Instructor
Taught Grasshopper, Rhino, KUKA|prc and the KUKA Robots alongside Prof. Karl Daubmann’s theoretical framing at the undergraduate and graduate level.
September 2014
- December 2014
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Actis-Datta SA
Junior Industrial Designer
Creation and development of projects with hand drawings, computer 2D drawings & 3D work, and rapid prototyping in a fully French working environment. Designed watches and marketing material for clients including Raymond Weil, 88 Rue du Rhone, and Breitling. Developed content for the redesigned website.
June 2014
- August 2014
Lausanne, Switzerland
Supportive Hearing Systems, Inc.
Industrial Designer
Personally designed and oversaw engineering of the Simeon Audita, a wireless amplification device for use in education that is 50% lighter than comparable systems due to its high efficiency amplifier and dual neodymium speakers. Designed and engineered with acoustic team in Taichung, Taiwan. On sale in Canada, the USA, Colombia and Germany.
April 2012
- January 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
University Of Michigan
Graduate Research Assistant
Development of assignments and syllabus for Prof. Karl Daubmann's Intorduction to Robotic Fabrication, using KUKA|prc to program KUKA Agilus robots.
May 2014
- June 2014
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
University Of Michigan
Teaching Assistant
With Annie-Locke Scherer, co-wrote and supported the inaugural semester of Prof. Karl Daubmann’s Introduction to Robotic Fabrication, ARCH 409/509
January 2014
- April 2014
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
PARTISANS
Architectural Intern
Architectural tasks, from concept development through model building, to technical drawing for projects in Toronto, ON.
May 2013
- August 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
McGill University
Course Collaborator
Lectured, coordinated, facilitated and supported Prof. Ricardo Castro, FRAIC during a month-long phenomenological tour of the Greek Isles and the Peloponessus for McGill’s ARCH 379, Field Study Abroad in Greece.
September 2012
- July 2013
Athens, Greece
Supportive Hearing Systems, Inc.
Web Designer
Redesigned and Rewrote the company website to meet current HTML5 and CSS3 web standards, as well as compiling and updating the company’s media assets.
April 2011
- August 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Supportive Hearing Inc.
Graphic Designer
Designed, wrote, edited, and oversaw the printing of Instruction Manuals, Brochures, Magazine Advertising, and Product Boxes for the company’s existing product line.
May 2010
- July 2010
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
University Of Stuttgart
Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Architecture
PhD Title: Co-Design and Agent-Based Methods for Multi-Storey Wood Building Systems
June 2019
- February 2024
Stuttgart, Germany
University Of Michigan
Master of Architecture
ARC (Architecture Representatives Committee): Educational Program Committee Rep (2014), Digital Technologies Committee Rep (2014-2015), Architecture Student Grant Committee Chair (2015)
University of Michigan Men's Rowing Team
University of Michigan Men's Rowing Team
September 2013
- May 2015
Michigan, United States
Waseda University
Waseda - Oregon State University Summer Japanese Program
Japanese Language and Linguistics
July 2010
- August 2010
Tokyo, Japan
McGill University
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architecture Students Association: VP Environment (2011-2012), Second Year (U2) Class Representative (2012)
McGill University Rowing Team: Queen's/McGill Boat Race Champions, 2010
McGill Conservatory (Flute)
McGill University Rowing Team: Queen's/McGill Boat Race Champions, 2010
McGill Conservatory (Flute)
September 2009
- May 2013
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Native),
French (Advanced),
German (Conversational),
Italian (Beginner),
Japanese (Beginner),
Awards
Bergen International Wood FEstival 2014
Participant, 6th Biannual Bergen International Wood Festival
2014
Skills
3ds Max,
Adobe Acrobat Pro,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Architecture,
Autocad,
Design,
Design Research,
Digital Fabrication,
Grasshopper,
KUKA,
Kuka Robotics,
Mudbox,
Prc,
Project Management,
Python,
Research,
Rhino,
SuperMatterTools,
T-Splines,
V-Ray,
Welding,
Woodshop,