Arlene Christine Apelo

• Designed complete architectural plans for renovation and new construction projects in compliance with Japanese building codes and regulations.
• Coordinated with construction professionals and clients to resolve design issues and streamline project approvals.
• Produced site investigation reports and presented findings for project feasibility studies.
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
• Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met or exceeded expectations.

Key Projects:

• 54,070 square meter Warehouse Facility, Okinawa, Japan
• 45,500 square meter Warehouse Facility, Okinawa, Japan
• 270 Units 6 Storey Residential, Okinawa, Japan

• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
• Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.

• Enhanced collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors through consistent use of BIM standards and protocols.
• Developed customized Revit content libraries to support specific project requirements more efficiently.
• Assisted in winning new projects by demonstrating the benefits of utilizing BIM for design, analysis, and construction management.
• Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met or exceeded expectations.
• Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.

Key Projects:

• Zhuhai Cultural Center, China - Exterior design of a mixed-use development with mall and 2 residential towers
• Plaza Coral Gables, USA - Architecture and Interior design in a 2.25 million sq ft development project
• Dubai Hills Mall, UAE – Worked on DD, LOD, and IFC stages on a 2 million sq ft mall with 750 stores
• Tilal Mall and Hotel, UAE – 728,500 sq ft three-level mall and hotel with 120 rooms