who am I?
Hi! I’m Catalina Cabral-Framiñan, an architectural designer and historian passionate about the intersections of built form, innovation, design, and cultural heritage. I hold a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in History. The focus of my work spans across research, design, and storytelling—exploring how both cities and architecture evolve and how space can reflect both collective histories and new possibilities.

KATA-KA
Cata (lina) Ca (bral-Framiñan)
(but a k looks cooler)
Education
2026 ->
???
2020-2025
University of Miami
School of Architecture
2020-2025
University of Miami
College of Arts and Sciences (History Dep.)
to be continued...
Bachelor of Architecture
Summa cum Laude
GPA: 3.969/4.0
B.A. in History
Minor in Classics
Magna cum Laude
GPA: 3.969/4.0
Experience
Daft Büro
May 2025 - Present
Miami
Shigeru Ban Architects
June - August 2024
Tokyo Office
ConConcreto
Research Unit
Jan 2022 - May 2025
Miami
USoA Fabrication lab
August 2021 - May 2025
Miami
RJ Heisenbottle Architects
Aug 2019 - March 2020
Miami
Junior Designer
Full Time
Internship
Full Time
Research Assistant
Part Time
Lead Lab Assistant
Part Time
Internship
Part Time
Awards
Deborah J. Norden Fund
Grantee
Arch League of NY, May 2025
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AIA Miami Student of the Year
AIA Miami, October 2024
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ArchiSource Drawing of the Year Affinity Medal + Shortlist x2
ArchiSource/Affinity, July 2025
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Faculty Award for Outstanding Design Work in the B.Arch Program
USoA, May 2025
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AIA Miami Best Portfolio
AIA Miami, June 2024
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U. Miami History Department Honors Thesis Award
History Department, May 2025
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Virtual Home #2
Honorable Mention + Shortlisted
Buildner, October 2023
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ArtExpo NY Photo Competition
Finalist
Redwood Art Group, April 2025
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From Forest to Building Competition
Multi-Family Category Award
LuLab, July 2022
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Speaking Engagements
- NYU Jordan Center Research SymposiumSat, Mar 09New York
- ASEEES National ConferenceFri, Dec 01Philadelphia Marriot Downtown
- Women in Architecture AIA Miami 8x8x2Thu, Oct 20Miami
- Smart Cities Conference 2022Thu, May 19University of Miami - Glasgow Hall