Oscar Zamora
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Nicaraguan architect and researcher based in Cambridge, MA, with ten years of experience across Latin America and the United States, focusing on ecologies, landscapes, ethnography, and climate themes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Payette
Boston, ME
01.2025 - Current
Studio Coordinator- OpenLAB Boston
Payette
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2024 - Current
Senior Architect
Payette
Boston, United States
01.2023 - 2025
Design Instructor (DD program)
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Boston, United States
06.2023 - 01.2024
Lecturer
L'École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris
Paris, France
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures on architectural theory and design principles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and deeper understanding of architectural concepts.
- Evaluated student projects and delivered constructive feedback that improved student comprehension and project outcomes.
- Designed immersive enclosure for Harvard Yard to enhance student engagement and learning.
Lecturer
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed designs that transformed ritual practices to enhance participant engagement
- Developed engaging course materials for architecture students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions on design principles and methodologies.
- Evaluated student projects using established architectural criteria.
Venture Incubation Fellow
Harvard Innovation Labs+ MIT D-Lab
Boston, United States
01.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Boston, United States
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Prof. Kevin Sullivan
- Prof. Jorge Liernur/Yazmin Crespo
- Prof. Florencia Rodriguez
Senior Research Consultant
Interamerican Developing Bank
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lecturer
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Boston, United States
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Immeasurable Enclosures: 'Destroy, therefore Create'
- Designed course materials for design theory and practice classes, aligning content with industry standards.
- Conducted discussions on contemporary architectural issues and design methodologies, fostering critical thinking and engagement.
- Coordinated group projects to promote collaborative learning and practical application of design concepts.
Researcher-Grant
Harvard University David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
Boston, United States
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed educational strategies for tropical regions.
- Performed literature reviews on Latin American studies to support research initiatives.
- Coordinated academic conferences and events at the center to enhance scholarly dialogue.
- Partnered with faculty on research projects and data collection to advance project goals.
Senior Architect
Plexus R+D
Atlanta, United States
01.2019 - 06.2021
Artist
Harvard Arts First Festival
Boston, United States
07.2023
- Secured public art installation for Harvard Arts First Festival at Harvard Yard.
- Developed visual art installations that fostered community engagement at arts festival.
- Collaborated with fellow artists to create interactive experiences enhancing attendee participation.
- Coordinated planning and organization of festival activities and schedules, ensuring smooth execution.
Education
Master of Architecture II -
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nicaragua01.2023
Master of Science - Architecture Pedagogy
Universidad Americana
Nicaragua12-2015
Bachelor of Architecture -
Universidad Centroamericana
Nicaragua01.2013
Exchange Programs -
Universidade de São Paulo
Brazil01.2012
Skills
- Architectural visualization
- Design development
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Client relations
- Research methodologies
- Creative problem-solving
Websites
Personal Information
Title: Architect | Researcher
Timeline
Associate
Payette
01.2025 - Current
Studio Coordinator- OpenLAB Boston
Payette
09.2024 - Current
Lecturer
L'École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris
07.2023 - 09.2023
Artist
Harvard Arts First Festival
07.2023
Design Instructor (DD program)
Harvard Graduate School of Design
06.2023 - 01.2024
Lecturer
Rhode Island School of Design
06.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Architect
Payette
01.2023 - 2025
Venture Incubation Fellow
Harvard Innovation Labs+ MIT D-Lab
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lecturer
Harvard Graduate School of Design
01.2022 - 12.2022
Researcher-Grant
Harvard University David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies
01.2022 - 12.2022
Teaching Assistant
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
09.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Research Consultant
Interamerican Developing Bank
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Architect
Plexus R+D
01.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Architecture II -
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Master of Science - Architecture Pedagogy
Universidad Americana
Bachelor of Architecture -
Universidad Centroamericana
Exchange Programs -
Universidade de São Paulo