Orlando, Florida · 10+ Years · 4 Countries

Architecture is the intersectionof purpose and poetry.

Architectural and Interior Design Consultant with 10+ years of experience across four countries. Specializing in BIM coordination, design development, Florida permitting, and project delivery. Based in Orlando, Florida.

Architectural interior with warm natural light and refined materials
Material intersection of warm oak wood and raw stone in soft natural light

Philosophy

What does this place want to become?

Architecture is the intersection of purpose and poetry. Every space tells a story through its proportions, its materiality, its relationship to light and landscape. My practice begins not with the drafting tool but with a question: what does this place want to become?

I work at the boundary between structural logic and sensory experience. Whether designing a villa on a Caribbean island or coordinating technical documentation for a municipal project, I bring the same discipline: understand the site, honor the materials, simplify the complex.

Noble materials speak a language older than any style. Wood. Marble. Stone. My role is to listen, then translate.

10+
Years of Experience
4
Countries of Practice
3
Architectural Typologies
Full Portfolio Upon Request

Expertise

Discipline across every phase, from concept to closeout.

BIM Coordination

Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and interdisciplinary coordination across structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.

Design Development

Concept development through construction documentation and project delivery.

Visualization

Lumion, D5 Render, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and architectural presentation packages.

Project Delivery

Permits, compliance, inspections, site supervision, and construction coordination.

See the Full Project

A Florida House, Refreshed on a Minimal Budget

Drag each slider to reveal how a restrained, budget-conscious approach transformed this Hallandale Beach home.

View the Transformation

Experience

A career measured in materials, municipalities, and milestones.

2023 — Present

Sunvena Solar Energy

Sanford, Florida

Solar Technology Inspection Consultant

Compliance oversight and code review for solar installations. Technical monitoring, quality control, documentation, and site verification supporting permit closeout and inspection processes.

2022

Design Affairs

Saint Barths, Remote

Lead Architectural Consultant

High-end villa and residential projects for international clientele. Construction permit coordination, interior coordination, specialty design, lighting, electrical, and finish systems.

2017 — 2021

OR Arquitectos + Arenas Group

Santiago de Chile

Senior Revit BIM Consultant

Residential, office, and commercial BIM documentation. Interdisciplinary coordination across structural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. Municipal permit coordination, site supervision, and consultant management.

2017

GITC

Santiago de Chile

Revit BIM Modeling Consultant

Revit models, architectural competition proposals, rendering, and graphic presentation packages for public and private sector submissions.

2016 — 2017

Diego de Almagro Municipality

Copiapó, Chile

Freelance Architectural Consultant

Technical planimetry, site surveys, rectification, and three-dimensional modeling for municipal construction projects.

2015 — 2016

Naturarte C.A.

Caracas, Venezuela

Operations and Infrastructure Coordinator

Corporate office remodeling supervision, contractor coordination, supplier management, and infrastructure support for transnational clients.

Selected Collaborations

Selected Collaborations and Professional Experience

Organizations Axel has collaborated with or contributed to across his career. These are not implied as current clients or current employers.

Sunvena Solar Energy
Design Affairs
GITC Arquitectura
OR Arquitectos + Arenas Group
Naturarte C.A.
Central University of Venezuela

Featured Project

Sunken Conversation Pit

A sunken circular living space built around a suspended cylindrical fireplace. Curved seating, integrated greenery, and a floating staircase define a room designed for conversation and warmth.

Sunken Conversation Pit
Concept SketchHand-drawn study, drafted before the render
Concept Sketch
Architectural plans and a wooden model resting on a warm oak desk

Free Guide

How to Navigate Florida Building Permits

A practical guide to Florida permit types, code requirements, plan review, inspections, common delays, and project closeout.

Contact

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