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JUSTIN GOMES–LUIS CURRICULUM VITAE:

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Hospitality design

Residential design

Commercial design

Presentation methods

Technical documentation

Furniture design

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Absolute Hotel & Spa / Limerick, Ireland / 2007

Project description….

Scope of work included aid in architectural design, interior design & décor. The brief called for it to be a Manhattan Loft style with highlights of industrial features.

List of Task/Obligations in project…

•Design Conception – furniture & space planning.

•Technical documentation - Electrical, Lighting, Tiling, Finishes, Furniture layouts & furniture fitted & loose.

•3D modeling – Sketchup

•Sourcing/researching – Technical information

•Presentations – Digital & hardcopy

•Office admin – Printing plans, arranging drawing boards, schedules & correspondence.


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The brief outlined this project to renovate an existing heritage hotel of Galway with a contemporary & trendy edge. The existing site was transformed with vibrant colour and playful Eclectic style which rated well in local press.




•Sourcing/researching – Technical information



The House Hotel & Spa / Galway, Ireland / 2008


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This existing landmark was refurbished with local surroundings in mind. The hotel is located along the outskirts of Harare amongst the natural vegetation. This concept was followed through into the proposed design bringing the outdoors closer to the guest.






Cresta Lodge Hotel/ Harare, Zimbabwe / 2012


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Situated off Mombasa Road 5km away from the airport, this new build 4 star Hotel boasts 170 rooms, pool lounge, bar, fitness centre, restaurant and meeting room/conference facilities. Comfortable plush interior with deep colour tones.






Eka Hotel/ Nairobi, Kenya / 2013


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Embracing a contemporary & rustic local design style this 152 key 5 star hotel was refurbished with every detail in mind.




Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko/ Freetown, Sierra Leone / 2013


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Eden Island is built on a reclaimed coral reef, and the urban design is specifically laid out to provide a sense of space. This development included vilias, apartments, private beaches, a community centre, hotel & even a shopping centre.






Eden Island Hotel, Apartment & Villas / Seychelles / 2014


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This Park Inn was the first in Africa to implement the Park Inn “Next Generation” design concept. The results are a bright and vibrant European standard of design with African influence. The hotel included 140 rooms, 3 lounges, 1 restaurant, fitness centre & laundry


•Technical documentation - Electrical, Lighting, Tiling, Finishes, Furniture layouts, Furniture fitted & loose.




Okoume Palace- Park Inn / Libreville, Gabon / 2014


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Luxurious & glamorous 5 star accomodation, on completion this refurbished hotel will be the place to be. The hotel consists of 330 bedrooms, 3 restaurants, 1 coffee shop, 2 bars, fitness center, banquet room & 6 meeting spaces.


•Technical documentation - Electrical, Lighting, Tiling, Finishes, Furniture layouts, furniture fitted & loose

•3D modeling – Sketchup & Podium


Okoume Palace- Radisson Blu / Libreville, Gabon / 2015

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The brief outlined a sophisticated design, warm interiors & modern lighting display to adhere to the clients German standards. This domestic dwelling was styled in a Modern Plantation Scheme that was seen Architecturally & in the Interior Design.

House Jagau / St Francis, South Africa / 2007




•Sourcing/researching – Samples & technical information




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The Client requested a Contemporary & Cultured style to suite this sea side luxury home. The ceiling design was eye catching which offset with playful lighting techniques & polished textured walls. Glamour was shown in the en-suites with the use of lustrous glass tiles.

House Fitzgerald / St Francis, South Africa / 2008



•3D modeling – Sketchup & Kerkythea

•Sourcing/researching – Technical information & finishes



•Site Inspection – Site visits, contractor meetings & surveying


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This residential block , with seven apartments in stage one, was architecturally stylized in a Tuscan theme. Situated in the Bay facing the harbor, the interior reflected a natural trendsetting atmosphere with a raw yet gleaming allure.

LE NAUTIC – FLAT B5 / St Francis Bay, South Africa / 2009









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Private apartment owner desired opulence yet classical design style. The timber paneled office on ground floor is connected to the other three levels by glass & steel staircase. Luxurious warm lighting design & timber accentuated the cold marbles finishes.

HOUSE HOWITT / St Francis Bay, South Africa / 2010








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Phase two of small office refurbishment for Hilton Worldwide. Professional & practical design approach was requested due to lack of space & need to entertain international guests.

Hilton Worldwide/ Cape Town, South Africa / 2013


•Technical documentation - Electrical, Lighting, Tiling, Finishes, Furniture layouts, Furniture fitted & loose







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Prestigious hotel operator Residor refurnished their Cape Town office space. The client requested local & bold as the design brief. Vibrant colours entwined the professional atmosphere with local furniture & art objects.

Residor Office/ Cape Town, South Africa





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Sabic is one of the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers and the office needed to exude this status. Quality control was key while sourcing local supplies & installers as requested by the client.

Sabic Nairobi / Nairobi, Kenya / 2014









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After the success of Kenyan branch installation local offices needed a refurbishment. Exposed raw ceiling was complimented by the dropped bulkheads, glass walls & warm timber paneling.

Sabic Cape Town / Cape Town, South Africa / 2014


•Technical documentation - Electrical, Lighting, Tiling, Finishes, Furniture layouts, Furniture fitted & loose






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At the start of most projects design presentation calls for digital 3D work. This is used as design development as well as client presentation. These 3 dimensional designs make the transition from concept to technical documentation so much easier.

3D design presentation

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Technically documenting projects assists in client final sign off, manufacture, quality control, site installation & a contractual means.

An example of works can be supplied on request.

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I find great inspiration daily from working in the design industry and translate that creativity into items of design. Although most, if not all, are simple drawings I have done. One day my wish is to fabricate all these ideas.

“Without passion comes emptiness. With passion

comes doorways of opportunities & a reason to

exist.”

PERSONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF FURNITURE

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