JURY

I love it when a building sends a message. When there is strong intention. I focus on the emotions and psychological effects a proyect would have on the people. I have been fortunate to have been in competition a number of times with great success and look forward to being a jury member in this years Inspireli Awards.

Respect for the land we habitate

He has a fascination for sustainable processes and from practice [NOA] he aims to generate innovative tailor-made urban and architectural solutions.

ACADEMIC PROFILE

He is Adjunct Professor (Int) in Architectural Studio at the FADU, UBA (University of Buenos Aires) where he has been teaching since 1998. He has been a Visiting Professor at the Universities of: Talca [Chile]; Johannesburg [South Africa] and Javeriana of Bogota [Colombia]; and Lecturer at the Tadeo University of Cartagena [Colombia]. He also chaired the 2010 DasBaker Award Jury in South Africa.

In 2018 the University of Buenos Aires distinguishes him with two Academic Merit Mentions

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

In 2007 he founded Najmias Oficina de Arquitectura [NOA], a practice with a fascination for sustainable processes and the generation of innovative solutions from architecture and the impact it has on the daily life of its users. The research-based approach drives spatial innovation in the fields of architecture, interior design and furniture as well as in the landscape, with a strong focus on the integration and impacts of the built on the phisical setting and the environment

He won his first international prize in 2002, the Silver Medal in the International Design Competition Beyond East and West [Korea]. In 2011 he was awarded the International Highly-Commended Americas Property Awards Single Residence.

From NOA, or associated with other offices, he also obtains the following national awards: 1st. and 3rd. Urban Project Award at FADU Biennial [2019]; Distinguished Work BIA-AR [2018]; 1st. Prize National Competition for the Colegiales Railwaystation Masterplan [2017]; 2nd Prize National Competition for City Park National [2017]; 3rd Arq Award [2011] and Bicentennial Award Finalist [2010] among others.

Marcelo Conrado Alejandro Waisman
Architect
Summary
More than 25 years of experience in Design and Construction, 15 as Manager of Retail Projects, Multifamily Homes, Hospitality and Office Buildings AAA. With more than 1,000,000 m2 projected from the beginning to the completion and start-up of the buildings. 10 years leading multidisciplinary teams, providing solutions and specific answers to the needs of the company's different internal clients. Analyzing new business opportunities in Real Estate, searching for opportunities and maximum optimization of profitability of newly acquired properties and permanent re- evaluation of the existing portfolio based on changes or adjustments to the new regulations. Application of Green Building criteria adapting buildings and projects, for its subsequent certification under Leed Standards.
Experience
Architecture Manager
IRSA COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

Associate Professor
Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
Education
Universidad Austral
• Seminar of Specialization in Real Estate
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
• Postgraduate in Architecture and Urban Design
Pratt Institute, NYC
• Seminar and Concurse of Urban Design "The Future of Coney Island", winner of the first prize
Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Buenos Aires
• Architect degree
Awards
HONORABLE MENTION "Artificial Paradise" Urban Studies and Architecture Studies USA/ITALY
FIRST PRIZE Project expansion of the Cemetery of Avellaneda
HONORABLE MENTION "The construction of Memory" Memorial for the Victims of the AMIA bombing
FIRST PRIZE "Urban Project for Coney Island" Pratt Institute, NYC