Christina Sewerin
Ark. MAA
Curriculum Vitae
1. Personal information
Name:
Title:
Date and place of birth:
Nationality:
Address:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Christina Sewerin
Architect MAA
01.11.64 Copenhagen
Danish
Thorvaldsensvej 19, mezz th.
1871 Frberg C.
+45 2729 7526
+57 314 381 02 65
christinasewerin@yahoo.com
2. Educational background
Bachelor degree:
1984-1991
Exchange studies:
1988-1989
High school:
1980-1983
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen
The School of Architecture
Dept. 3E, Building Design, by Professor Mogens Breyen
Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Faculty of Architecture, by Dean Carlos Morales
Aurehøj Statsgymnasium, Copenhagen
3. Experience in teaching
1996 Aug.- Dec.
Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
1997 Aug.- 2000 May
Faculty of Architecture, by Dean Karen Rogers
Position:
Semesters:
Assistant professor
1st and 3rd
Subjects:
Building Design class
Theoretical/ practical course in drawing and graphic representation
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4. Experience as independent architect (selected projects)
As a partner in Sokoloff & Sewerin Arch SAS, office based in Bogota, Colombia
2014 June - to this date
Project:
Area:
Contract:
2014 June - to this date
Project:
80 Eleven, Bogota
Interior design common areas, lobby, meeting, apartments of new apt.
building
600 m2 construction
Design and architectural supervision
Area:
Contract:
West 9, Cartagena
Interior design common areas, lobby, meeting, pool area, spa, sky bar,
apartments of new apt. building
2.000 m2 construction
Design and architectural supervision
2014 Feb. - to this date
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Casa Gutierrez Mestre, Honda
Restoration and extension of protected Republican house
345 m2 construction/ interior gardens
Design and architectural supervision
2014 Jan. - to this date
Project:
Area:
Contract:
BEAT (Publicity Company), Bogotá
Interior design and distribution of new offices
186 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2013 Feb. - Aug.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
BASIKA 72, Bogotá
Design and interiors of apartment building
2.500 m2
Design and architectural supervision (project associate)
2013 Oct. - 2014 Feb.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Calle 64, Bogotá
Design and interiors of office building
762 m2
Design (project associate)
2013 Oct. - 2014 Jan.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Villegas, Subachoque
One-family house
450 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2013 Apr. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Casa Morris Arjona, Honda
Restoration and extension of protected Republican house
450 m2 construction/ interior gardens
Design and architectural supervision
2013 July - Nov.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Penas Blancas, Bogota
Interior design common areas of new apt. building
300 m2 construction
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2013 May - Oct.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Norwegian Embassy (III), Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices (open-space and indiv. offices)
450 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2013 Jan. – to this date
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Andersson de Frutos family properties, Eskilstuna
Houses from varying periods, several protected, renovation, extension
2012 June - Dec.
Design consultancy
Transborder, Bogotá
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Project:
Area:
Contract:
Interior design and distribution of new offices
1900 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2011 Nov. - 2012 Mar.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Casa Gutierrez, La Pradera
One-family house
450 m2
Design consultancy
2011 Jan. - to this date
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Swedish Embassy, Residency, Chancellery and other properties, Bogotá
Renovation, extension, interior design projects within offices and residencies
2011 Feb. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Burger Club, Bogota
Interior design of restaurant
60 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2011 Jan. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Zen Tao, Bogota
Interior design of restaurant
240 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2010 Dec. – 2012 Apr.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Hotel Wellness / Spa, Apulo
Interior design of rooms and common areas
3.500 m2
Design consultant
2011 Dec. - 2013 July
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Universidad Antonio Narino, Santa Marta (winning competition proposal)
Design of University campus
8.500 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2010 Feb. – 2011 Sept.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Casa Gutierrez Suarez Londono, Guasca
One-family house recreational use
250 m2
Design consultancy
2010 Oct. – Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Swedish Council of Commerce, Bogota
Redistribution of offices and interior design
150 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2010 Feb. – 2011 Feb.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Residence Gutierrez Heuer, Pereira
One-family house
2.000 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2010 Sept. – 2012 Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
80 | 10, Bogota
Conceptual design of hotel apartments building, common areas, interiors and
facades
2.000 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2010 June – 2011 Jan.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Familia Gutierrez, Honda
Restoration and extension of protected Colonial house
250 m2 construction/ interior gardens
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2010 May - Nov.
Project:
Area:
Norwegian Embassy (II), Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices (open-space and indiv. offices)
340 m2
Design and architectural supervision
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Contract:
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2010 June - Nov.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Familia Palacios, Honda
Restoration and extension of protected Republican house
800 m2 construction/ interior gardens
Design and architectural supervision
2010 Jan. - Apr.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Hotel Familia Ulloa, Melgar
Renovation of existing constructions and general lay-out of new areas for a
hotel
600 m2 construction/ exteriors/ gardens
Design and architectural supervision
2009 Oct. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
JWT (Publicity Company), Bogotá
Renovation of existing and distribution of new offices
1500 m2 aprox.
Design consultancy
2009 Nov. - 2010 July
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Ana Mercedes Montana, Bogotá
Restoration of apartment in protected building by Colombian arch. R.
Salmona
350 m2 construction and terraces
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2009 May - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Augusta Club (Restaurant and sport simulators), Bogotá
Design of restaurant and sports bar
600 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2008 Oct. - June 09
Project:
LOWE/ SSP3 (Publicity Company), Bogotá
Complete renovation of existing office building
Distribution and interioir design: offices, TV studios, reception area, cafeteria
1.200 m2 aprox.
Design, construction and architectural supervision
Area:
Contract:
2007 Aug. - 2010
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Coorporación Club El Nogal, Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of children´s area
First prize winning competition proposal
900 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2006 Mar. - June 07
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Trias Ayala, Chia
One-family house
300 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2006 Jan. - Nov.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Gutierrez Suarez, Bogotá
General lay-out of private apartment, interior design and finishes
240 m2
Design and architectural supervision
2005 Sep. - Sep. 2006
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Tobar Saldarriaga, Chia
One-family house
300 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2005 June - Sep.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
VOXX, Treetop, Mass Digital (Communication Companies), Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices (open-space and indiv. offices)
850 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2005 Jan. - June
Project:
Area:
Urrutia Iriarte, Bogotá
Modernization and extension of private residence, house from the 1920´s
280 m2
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Contract:
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2005 Mar. - Apr.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
ONG Project Counselling Service (PCS), Bogotá
Evaluation of working environment and redistribution of existing offices
355 m2
Technical advising, design, coordination and architectural supervision
2005 Jan. - Mar.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Jorge Trias, Bogotá
Modernization of private residence, in 1960´s apartment building
150 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2004 Jan. - Aug.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Posada Urrutia, Bogotá
Modernization and extension of private residence, modernist house
300 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2004 May - July
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Swedish Embassy, Bogotá
Various works of refurbishment/ decoration in older apartment, SE property
30 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2004 Feb. - July
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Swedish Embassy, Bogotá
Evaluation of working environment in SE offices
400 m2
Technical advising
2003 Sep. - Aug. 2004
Ltda.)
Project:
Credibanco VISA, Head office (In collaboration with A. Sokoloff & Cia.
Area:
Contract:
Distribution and interior design of offices within protected property
(restoration)
as well as landscape design; exteriors, access and parking areas
800 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2002 Jan. - Oct. 2003
Cia.)
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Credibanco VISA, Operative offices (In collaboration with A. Sokoloff &
2002 Feb. - June
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Lowe SSPM (Publicity Company), Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices (open-space and indiv. offices) 3
floors
900 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2001 May - Oct.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Royal Norweigian Embassy, Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices
350 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2000 Dec. - Mar. 2001
Project:
Area:
Contract:
PNUD Canal de Torca, Bogotá
General lay-out and detailing of public paths along canal
85.500 m2
Landscape design
2001 Jan. - Nov.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Maria Fernanda Borrero, Bogota
General lay-out of private apartment and interior design
350 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
2000 Jan. - Nov.
Project:
Alvaro Rocha, Honda
Restoration and extension of protected colonial house
Distribution and interior design of offices
2.000 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
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Area:
Contract:
225 m2 house, 235 m2 garden
Design and architectural supervision
1999 Oct. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
The Institute of Recreation and Sports, Bogotá
Design and detailing of 10 so-called ‘pocket’ parks
Between 500 m2 and 1.000 m2 each park
Urban design/ design of public space
1999 Feb. - Sep.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Fiducafe, Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of offices (open-space and individual), 9th 10th
floor, corporation offices 1st floor, street level
1.500 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
1999 Jan. - May
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Sofia Urrutia, Chia
One-family house
450 m2
Design
1998 June - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Industrias Aliadas, Bogotá
Distribution and int. design of offices (open-space and individual offices), 7th
floor
625 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
1998 March - June
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Alfonso Fidalgo, La Calera
Urbanization of rural site
6 hectares
Landscape design and project approval at municipal authorities
1996 Jan. - Nov.
Cia.)
Project:
Area:
Contract:
IDU, World Trade Parking, Bogotá (In collaboration with A. Sokoloff &
1996 Jan. - Dec.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Mauricio Gonzalez, Tenjo
Extension and restoration of old country house
280 m2
Design, construction and architectural supervision
1995 Nov.
Project:
Area:
Contract:
Phillip Morris, Bogotá
Exhibition stand (Marlboro), ‘Feria del Automovil ‘95’
250 m2
Design and construction
General lay-out of two levels subterranean parking and public space
8.325 m2
Urban design/ design of public space
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5. Experience as an employed architect
2007
2006
Sep.- 2009
June- 2007 Aug.
Project:
Assignment:
Project:
(free-lance) DISSING+WEITLING Architects A/S
DISSING+WEITLING Architects A/S, Copenhagen
KLP2 Ørestad, Copenhagen
Office building, 30.000 m2 (offices with common facilities, auditorium,
fitness, cafeteria etc.)
detailing and interior design of Auditorium
detailing of facades in general
Assignment:
Copenhagen Towers, Copenhagen
Hotel and Conference Centre, 130.000 m2
design and detailing of facades in general (hotel)
2002
1994
Jan.- 2004 May
Oct.- 1996 Dec.
Alejandro Sokoloff & Cia. Ltda., Bogotá
(free-lance) Alejandro Sokoloff & Cia. Ltda.
1993
Dec.- 1994 Sep.
Boje Lundgaard & Lene Tranberg Arkitekter, Copenhagen
1993
1992
1991
1991
Apr.- June
May- 1993 Feb.
Oct.- 1992 Apr.
Oct.
Agence Reperages, Paris
Agence JNEC- Jean Nouvel & Emmanuel Cattani, Paris
Agence LAB F AC, Paris
Architecte Philippe Dubois, Paris
1990
1987
1985
June- Sept.
Nov.- 1990 May
June- 1987 Oct.
(as an architectural student:)
Sutcliffe and Copeland Architects, London
Arkitekt Knud Peter Harboe, Copenhagen
Palle Leif Hansen (PLH Architects), Copenhagen
6. Computer knowledge
AutoCAD / ADT Architectural Desktop, Microsoft Office
Sketchup 3D
7. Languages
Fluent in Danish, English and Spanish. High level of French. Certain knowledge of German
8. Competitions
2014
Independent
In association with Rønne Arkitekter
Restoration of Forpagterbolig, Fuglsang Herregaard, Lolland
Conversion into KUNSTLAB (performing arts)
2010
Independent
Sokoloff Sewerin Arch.
Universidad Antonio Narino, Santa Marta
Design of University campus
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Winning proposal
2007
Independent
Sokoloff Sewerin Arch.
Coorporación Club El Nogal, Bogotá
Distribution and interior design of children´s area
Winning proposal
2003
Independent
Sokoloff Sewerin Arch.
Shopping Mall based on low- cost concepts, Bogotá
Winning proposal
1996
A. Sokoloff & Cia. Ltda.
Subterranean Parking Project (IDU), Bogotá
Winning proposal
A. Sokoloff & Cia. Ltda.
School for The National Taxes and VAT Institution (DIAN), Bogotá
Winning proposal
A. Sokoloff & Cia. Ltda.
Food Mall within the International Fair (Corferias), Bogotá
Boje Lundgaard & Lene Tranberg Arkitekter
Housing Project based on New Concepts, Copenhagen
Winning proposal
Agence Reperages
Redistribution of Musee Guimet (Asian Art), Paris
Independent
Europan Competition, Alicante, Spain
Housing Project in Historical Center of Alicante
Independent
Glass House Competition, Japan
Center of Communication in imaginary site
Independent
Fourth Takiron Design Competition, Japan
Communitary Building in Zonohana Harbour, Japan
1994
1994
1994
1993
1993
1992
1991
9. Publications
1995
2000
2001
2002
2003
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Escala no. 170 (Colombian Architectural Review)
Sketches, watercolours, prints, presentation drawings
Buenvivir (Colombian ‘Lifestyle’ Magazine)
Photographs from Rajahstan, Northern India
Axxis no. 100 (Colombian Architectural Review)
New offices for Lowe SSPM (publicity firm)
Axxis no. 110, 119
Apartment in Usaquen, Bogota
Axxis no. 122
New offices for Bolsa & Banca (investment firm)
Habitar no. 170, 195, 199, 228
Libro Axxis 2005
Habitar no. 195
El Tiempo Agosto 26
El Tiempo Octubre 14
Libro Axxis 2007
Libro Axxis 2008
Libro Axxis 2009
Apartamentos de Bogota, Villegas Editores
Libro Axxis
Municipios no. 37
Libro Corona 130 Years of History
Libro Axxis
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Axxis no. 222, 224, 228
Axxis no. 236
Habitar no. 250
Proyecto Diseno no. 87
Publications various Club El Nogal
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