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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.

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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

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