Петр Смирнов

Architectural and building design professional with 15 years of experience in building design, architectural documentation and Revit/AutoCAD drawing production for industrial, residential, public, commercial and logistics projects in Russia and the Netherlands. I design buildings and modifications with a practical, buildable approach: solutions that can be documented, explained and constructed on site. Strong practical background in measured surveys, as-built modelling, archive drawing analysis and aligning design solutions with existing site conditions.

Current role: Bouwkundig Ontwerper in Strategic Projects at AVR-Afvalverwerking B.V. in the Netherlands.

Bouwkundig Ontwerper, Strategic Projects at AVR-Afvalverwerking B.V. (2025-09 – Present)

• Conduct measured surveys of existing industrial buildings and technical areas to establish a reliable design basis.
• Convert survey results and archive documentation into Revit models used for design development and drawing production.
• Design building modifications for operating industrial facilities, resolving layout, level and existing-constraint issues directly in project drawings.
• Prepare documentation for permit applications.
• Produce preliminary design solutions for vertical planning and outdoor stormwater drainage.
• Model fire-fighting pipelines with basic routing and layout, creating a basis for further detailing by the specialist designer.
• Review proposed solutions against actual site conditions, existing structures, openings, levels and technical constraints before drawings are issued.

Technical Director / Architectural Designer at Profi Vision B.V. (2023-02 – 2025-04)

• Designed architectural solutions for residential renovations and building upgrades in the Netherlands.
• Produced Revit and AutoCAD drawing packages, including plans, sections, elevations, details and construction-related documentation.
• Delivered projects in The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Amstelveen, including private homes and a sports centre.
• Integrated structural and MEP input into architectural decisions before drawings were issued.
• Managed renovation and upgrade sites from design issue to handover, coordinating day-to-day work with foremen, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Prepared working drawings, explained design intent to site foremen, handled material procurement, negotiated with clients and resolved construction questions with subcontractors.

Architect at Fortes Group (2022 – 2023)

• Prepared design documentation for wastewater treatment and public infrastructure-related facilities.
• Produced architectural and construction drawings based on project requirements and technical input.

Architectural Designer / CAD and Revit Specialist at Technograph (2011 – 2022)

• Delivered architectural documentation for hotels, offices, educational, administrative, industrial and residential projects.
• Produced and updated 2D and 3D project documentation using AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.
• Resolved design tasks for existing buildings, reconstructions, facade solutions, interior layouts and technical documentation.
• Contributed to projects including hotel buildings, a 12,500 m2 office project, school facilities, an observation deck, industrial buildings and administrative buildings.
• Prepared drawings from concept and design stages through detailed documentation for construction use.

Architectural and Interior Design Specialist at Independent practice (2016 – 2022)

• Designed architectural, interior and engineering-related documentation for apartments, private houses and small renovation projects.
• Prepared drawings for construction teams, including layouts, details, finishes, MEP-related plans and explanatory documentation.
• Selected materials and supported practical implementation of design solutions during construction and renovation works.

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Civil Construction – Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MSUCE)

Bachelor of Arts in International Economics – Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU)