MARCO ABBATE Ph.D.
Architect - Yacht Designer - Industrial Designer - University Contract Professor
Via Bresadola n. 10 - 24123 Bergamo - ITALY
Italian Mobile Phone +39 349 3151969 - US Mobile Phone +1 617 487 9537
www.marcoabbatearchitetto.it - Skype address marcoabbate.arch
Goal statements
Seeking a role position that utilizes his skills and abilities as project/designer manager, assistant, advisor in architectural companies and studios, yacht and industrial design firms, design departments of shipyards. Moreover as researcher, assistant or lecturer in university or schools related his competencies.
Professional experience
Over 28 years of experience as designer for residential and commercial buildings architecture, renovation and restoration of historical buildings, furnishing design for house, cafes, restaurants and hotels.
12 years work experience as Yacht Designer.
Faculty of Industrial Design – Polytechnic of Milan - Professor assistant, 3 years experience 2005-2008.
University of Genoa - External lecturer at Master of Naval Architecture - May 2006.
Polytechnic of Milan – PoliDesign - Lecturer to the Master of Yacht Design - April 2008.
Faculty of Industrial Design – Polytechnic of Milan - Contract Professor, since 2008. Lecturer responsible for the courses: Elements for Drawing - Instruments and Technical for Drawing - Instruments and Methods for the Project.
Technical Advisor of the Judge (building construction department) at the Court of Bergamo, since 2011.
Skills and abilities
Reliable, responsible, loyal, discreet, scrupulous and technically competent.
Academics titles and competencies reached, obtained maintaining a strong link with the working world, allow to manage the professional assignment in autonomy or working profitably in team with other designers in any step of design process.
Strong ability in the elaboration of the design ideas with free-hand drawing technique for rendering.
Deep knowledge of CAD softwares for 2D technical drawing (AutoCAD), 3D virtual modelling and rendering (Rhinoceros, VRay and Photoshop).
Good knowledge of VVP software (MaxSurf) for 3D modelling and performance evaluation of hull boats. Optimal knowledge of MS Office software package.
Language skills
Native Italian, with professional and academic language skill.
English, intermediate level knowledge.
Education highlights
Conoscere College – Bergamo, Italy - June 1985 - Diploma of Land surveyor.
Orobica Alpine Brigade – Merano, Italy – June 1987-May 1988 – Military conscription.
Polytechnic of Milan – Milan, Italy - April 2003 - Graduate in Architecture - Technological Field.
Polytechnic of Milan – Milan, Italy - November 2003 - Professional Qualification.
Polytechnic of Milan – Milan, Italy - February 2005 - Master Diploma in Yacht Design.
Klima Haus Council – Bolzano, Italy - October 2006 - High-efficiency house planning technology diploma.
University of Genoa - Genoa, Italy - April 2014 - Ph.D. in Yacht Design & Industrial Sustainable Product.
ELC Boston – Boston MA - May 2015 - English intermediate level proficiency diploma.
Boards memberships
Architects Register of Bergamo, Italy - November 2003 - Member.
As.Pro.Na.Di, Italian Association of Yacht Designers - Ravenna, Italy - February 2006 - Member.
Board of Office's Technical Advisors at the Court of Bergamo, Italy - January 2011 - Member.
RINA – The Royal Institution of Naval Architects - UK - August 2014/16 - Associate Member.
Design awards
Winner of first prize - Italian magazine Vela & Motore - Yacht Design Competitions - October 2000.
Winner of third prize Italian magazine Vela & Motore - Yacht Design Competitions - October 2002.
Winner of third prize Italian magazine Vela & Motore - Yacht Design Competitions - October 2003.
Patents
Movable hard-top for rigid inflatable motorboat - # IT 0000273247 – May 2012.
Multi-functions safety helmet for workers designed in accordance of standards UNI EN 397:2012+A1:2012 and UNI EN 14052:2013 - # IT 0000273 - January 2017.
Last publications
Item “Limiting the use of the fiberglass in yacht building”, Part One (pages 46-49) - Magazine Nautech #3/2015 - ISSN 1825-6155.
Item “Limiting the use of the fiberglass in yacht building”, Part One (pages 40-43) - Magazine Nautech #4/2015 - ISSN 1825-6155.
Item “Executive design of the R.I.B.” (pages 54-57) - Magazine Nautech # 5/2016 - ISSN 1825-6155.
Item “The hybrid structures” (pages 52-53) Nautech # 6/2016 - ISSN 1825-6155
References
Prof. Arch. Massimo Musio Sale – University of Genoa - Ph.D. Headmaster –
Prof. Arch. Sereno Innocenti – University of Genoa - Ph.D. thesis Supervisor –
Prof. Arch. Fausto Brevi – Polytechnic of Milan - Colleague –
Researcher Andrea Ratti – Polytechnic of Milan – Degree thesis Supervisor -
Dr. Valter Signori – Acerbis Plastica Italia S.p.A. – Manager and supporter Ph.D. thesis – info@acerbis.it
Dr. Alessandro Ferretti – Ferretti Engineering S.r.l. – Owner-customer -
Certifications and licences
European Certification of Equipollence of the knowledge of professional practice of Architect in accordance of the rule 2005/36/CE (recognition of professional qualification).
U.S. International driving licence.
Detailed job goals
Into the path of design process, his attention is focused on aspects as the energy efficiency, the environmental impact and recycling procedure both of building construction and industrial products. In the field of yacht design, the target is design new models of motor or sailing boats, with classic or innovative architectures, wooden, FRP or aluminium made, or refitting those existent.
As Ph.D. researcher, he is interested to develop new technological architectures of boats supported by innovative energetic systems and equipped by electric or hybrid propulsion.
Final information
Available to evaluate proposals of relocation.
If requested by the employers or companies, for more detailed explanation, is possible to provide the portfolio with documentations, excerpts of technical drawings, sketches and renderings related to all professional production. Is also possible view samples on website www.marcoabbatearchitetto.it or on LinkedIn personal page, at the link Marco Abbate Ph.D..
Thank you.
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