Claudio C. Araya
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Portrait of Claudio C. Araya A., architectural designer and project lead

Claudio C. Araya A.

Design Architect | Competition Design Lead

Architectural designer and project lead with 9+ years of experience across international design competitions, concept development and technical project delivery. Professional experience at Studio Precht, OMA/AMO and Cecilia Puga & Paula Velasco spans cultural buildings, modular timber architecture, housing and masterplanning. Combines computational design and architectural visualisation with consultant coordination, construction documentation and an independent practice recognised through multiple first-prize competitions.

Listens/Lo-Fi // Ambient // Hardstyle // Phonk (depending on the deadline)
After Hours/Photography // Endurance Running // Strength Training // Macro-Friendly Experimental Cooking
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“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”

“Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

Currently/Salzburg, AT [Austrian RWR+ Card — unrestricted EU/AT work access] // Open to international roles & relocation.
Languages/English [C1 IELTS], Spanish [Native]
Selected Publications & Exhibitions/ArchDaily // Dezeen // Designboom // Wettbewerbe Aktuell // Milan Design Week (2021) // XXI Chile Architecture Biennial (2019)