DANIEL TUREL
Originally from Spain, Daniel Turel exhibits architectural experience in foreign and US markets. His portfolio of work includes residential and mixed-use project types. He is skilled in concept design and design development and applies this knowledge to find solutions to complex design requirements.
Daniel is passionate about creating visual and articulating imagery through Revit, architectural models, and realistic renderings. He uses his understanding of the quality of space, expression of materiality, and integration of design in construction to guide his design process.
WORK EXPERIENCE
NCARB AXP Progress
3,984 approved
948 remaining
117 %
69 %
Practice
Management
Project
Management
259 %
Programming
& Analysis
169 %
70 %
Project Planning & Design
Project Development & Documentation
0 %
Construction
& Evaluation
COMING JUNE 2026
CHICAGO, IL
Intermediate Designer
Starting June 1st, I will:
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Contribute to the design development and documentation of complex architectural projects from concept through technical coordination.
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Produce key design deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, renderings, and drawing packages to communicate architectural intent.
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Integrate building systems, materials, and code considerations to translate design concepts into buildable solutions.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine design strategies and meet project milestones.
MAY 2025 - AUGUST 2025 • 4 MOS
MADRID, SPAIN
BIM Architect | Project Coordination Lead
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Led Revit-based BIM coordination for large-scale international projects, aligning architectural design with structural systems, MEP coordination, and jurisdictional code requirements (Spanish CTE, IBC/ICC, Dubai Municipality).
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Developed and maintained BIM templates, libraries, and Execution Plans to support consistent documentation, coordination, and model performance across offices.
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Directed interdisciplinary coordination and model QA/QC processes, identifying and resolving clashes early to support predictable documentation and construction timelines.
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Managed cross-time-zone collaboration between Madrid, Dallas, and Dubai, streamlining design reviews, client coordination, and BIM 360 workflows.
MARCH 2024 - FEBRUARY 2025 • 1 YR
CHICAGO, IL
Architectural Designer
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Supported schematic design and feasibility studies through concept development, 3D modeling, and visualization, evaluating massing, structural logic, and system integration early in the design process.
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Produced and coordinated construction drawings, translating design intent into technically coordinated, code-compliant solutions aligned with U.S. building codes and project constraints.
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Addressed constructability and sustainability challenges by researching materials, assemblies, and installation methods, informing design decisions during early phases.
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Earned increased responsibility through direct collaboration with studio principals and by supporting intern coordination and onboarding within project teams.
JUNE - AUGUST 2022 • 3 MOS
CHICAGO, IL
Architectural Intern II
In addition to the responsibilities I handled last year, I:
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Contributed to area counts, conducted material research, analyzed codes, and developed preliminary specifications.
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Had the privilege of collaborating directly with studio principals due to my excellent performance.
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Assisted in coordinating fellow interns and new hires in the teams I joined.
MAY - DECEMBER 2021 • 7 MOS
CHICAGO, IL
Architectural Intern I
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Worked collaboratively on high-rise office, residential, and mixed-use developments in North America and China.
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Concentrated mainly on early phases of projects, such as 3D modeling, concept design, rendering, and design development.
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Supported building area calculations, material research, code analysis, and initial specifications.
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Created and refined elevations from technical drawings to high-quality renderings.
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Participated actively in project team meetings to address project-related issues.
JUNE - JULY 2020 • 2 MOS
MADRID, SPAIN
Architectural Intern
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Collaborated with the design team and clients to meet overall project objectives.
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Developed project design concepts for architectural building practice, including large-scale, commercial projects, apartment buildings, and mixed-use developments.
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Produced graphic presentations using Adobe applications, 3D renderings using SketchUp and Revit, and scaled construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
JULY 2019 • 1 MO
MADRID, SPAIN
Architectural Intern
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Identified distribution problems in the office.
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Planned and executed office design proposals.
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Created graphic presentations using Photoshop.
EDUCATION
CHICAGO, IL
Master of Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (M.TBVU), Expected May 2026
Collaboration between IIT and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
Emphasis on tall building systems, structural integration, mass timber, and performance-driven design.
MADRID, SPAIN
Master of Architecture (M.Arch), February 2024
NAAB International Certification
RIBA International Accreditation
GPA of 3.30 (8.20/10)
MADRID, SPAIN
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), January 2023
NAAB International Certification
RIBA International Accreditation
GPA of 3.40 (8.45/10)
Honors: Studio II (2018), English (2020), Structural Project (2022)
CHICAGO, IL
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Study Abroad Program, 2020 - 2021
GPA of 4.00
Dean's List Certificate, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
TECHNICAL SKILLS
BIM & Design Technology
Revit (Advanced), BIM ACC, Rhino + Grasshopper, AutoCAD
Project & Coordination Tools
Primavera P6
Visualization & Presentation
Enscape, V-Ray, Full Adobe Creative Suite
LANGUAGES
Spanish — Native
English — Full proficiency / Bilingual C1
French — Intermediate B2
Mandarin Chinese — Basic HSK2
PERSONAL
• Volunteer work experience: Volunteer in the conservation project of the marine turtle in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama
• Community service: Help set the Christmas dinner table at the Community of Saint Egidio homeless shelter. Madrid, Spain
• Course delegate at the Polytechnic University of Madrid during Undergrad and Grad school years
• Love practicing sports, traveling, trying new restaurants, touring wineries, listening to Italian opera, and photography!