1. KENT E. GATCHALIAN
65 Bremmer Boulevard Toronto M5J 0A7 Ontario Canada
Mobile: (+1)6476690785 │E-mail: Kent.Gatchalian@gmail.com
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Specializing in Residential, Commercial, Hotel
Competent and highly analytical with 11 years of diversified and comprehensive experience in
all facets of Architecture, Construction and Interior Design. Highly skilled and talented in
preparing schematic presentations and rendering using hand drawn sketches, Google Sketch-Up
and Photoshop to create and develop a design that suits the client’s requirements. Proven ability
to do space planning, design, and prepare technical drawings. Exposed to multi-cultural working
environment having worked with Designers from Australia, Europe, America, and Asia.
Summary of Qualifications and Expertise:
11 years of relevant and extensive training in design and construction
Philippine Architecture Licensure Exam Passer, June 2006
Proficient in A-Computer Aided Design, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch-Up
Free Hand Sketch
Selection of colors and materials
Solid Interpersonal and client relation skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA)
(An American Design Firm based in Atlanta Georgia)
Beach Road
Singapore 118529
May 2014 to 30 July 2014
Duties and Responsibilities
Conceptualize Interior Design of Lobbies and Restaurants of a 5 Star Hotel Project in Wuhu,
China
Collaborates closely with the Design Team to come up and formulate preliminary space plans
and a comprehensive design that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and suits the Client’s
expectations.
Prepares plans, sections and detail drawings
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Axis Architects & Planner Pte. Ltd.
102E Citilink warehouse complex
Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118529
May 2012 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares preliminary drawing of proposed plans including layout, elevations and section and
material specifications; Assists and coordinates with Technical Officers for submission drawings
to authorities.
Manages projects that include attending technical Meetings with Clients and Contractors to
discuss and resolve design related issues and generate creative solutions.
2. Collaborates with mechanical, electrical and structural design consultants.
Review Architectural Documents for potential conflicts with all disciplines.
Projects included large scale residential and low rise commercial.
Produced Working Drawings to be issued to Contractors
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Axis ID Pte. Ltd.
102E Citilink warehouse complex
Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore 118529
January 2008 to May 2012
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares concept design and space planning for residential houses, condominium units and
commercial spaces, tender drawings & documentations and coordination drawings.
Proposes comprehensive design that includes materials and products that will be used to
create and furnish the space and how texture, colour, lighting and other factors combine and
interact to make a space.
Creates sample boards for design presentations to Clients.
Attends technical Meetings with Clients and Contractors to discuss and resolve design related
issues
Keeps a track record of various drawings and details, changes made time to time by architects
and consultants.
Involved in Major Projects namely;
- The Latitude Residences in San Po Kong, Hong Kong (designed the lift lobbies,
clubhouse and bathrooms)
- Pasir Ris Parcel 3 Executive Condominium, Singapore (designed kitchens,
bathrooms, wardrobes for all 900 units)
- Kingsmead Bungalow (Private Residence), Singapore (interior design of whole areas
including selection of furnitures, sanitary wares and fittings, materials nad design of
interior fit outs cabinets and wardrobes)
- W Hotel in Sentosa, Singapore
DESIGN DOCUMENTOR
HBO + EMTB
(An Austrialian Design Firm based in Australia)
20 Cross Street #02-03
Singapore 048422
May 2007 to January 2008
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides technical detail drawings to Team Members in design cnceptualization
Assists in Design Delivery Services including preparation of test fits, space planning,
construction drawings.
Prepares presentation boards and material selection
TECHNICAL OFFICER
Capella Project, Sentosa
Tiongseng Contractors Pte Ltd
510 Thomson Road #08-00 SLF Building
Singapore 298135
November 2006 to May 2007
Duties and Responsibilities
3. Assist in the implementation of working drawings required in the implementation of the
Project.
Prepares plans and working drawings, including construction detailing and as-built drawings.
Prepares other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.
QA/QC Head
The Columns Legazpi Village
The Columns Ayala Avenue
Makati Development Corporation
10/F Ayala-FGU Building,
Madrigal Business Park
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
May 2004 to October 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
Head of Quality Control Department
Manage and direct CQC personnel to perform their specific tasks and ensure that all work
methodologies, materials and contstruction processes are in accordance with the Client’s and
Standard Quality.
Review and certify all construction related submittals and recommend to the Architect for
Approval.
Conduct regular CQC meetings to resolve construction issues & set-up processes to prevent
system breakdown.
Coordinate with the Consultants/Designers, Suppliers/Sub-Contractors to resolve issues prior
to work implementation.
ARCHITECTURAL COORDINATOR
One McKinley Place Project
Bonifacio Ridge
L&M Maxco Co., Inc.
5/F Fortune Office Building, 160 Legazpi St., Legazpi Village
Makati, Philippines
June 2003 to May 2004
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs and Supervises construction work from structural to finishing stage
Evaluate construction accomplishments of the structure of various stages.
Attends coordination meetings with the Developer and Project Management Group.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City, Philippines
1997-2003
REFERENCES
Clifford Riff
Project Director
Hirsch Bedner Associates Pte Ltd
Mobile: (65)85004863
Email: Clifford.rip@hba.com
Edwin Manankil
Design Director/ Chief Designer
Axis ID Pte Ltd
Mobile: (65)9438-1966
