I am Marco Durand, Design Technologist (TU Delft & IAAC)
With a strong passion for combining creativity and technology, and specialized in automation and computational design, I am currently looking for a new challenge to boost my professional career and to continue developing my knowledge and skills. Throughout my studies, I developed a keen interest in parametric and data-driven design, which I believe holds the key to shaping the future of architecture and the physical world we live in. I am eager to continue putting to practice my knowledge, and, moreover, to continue expanding it.
LANGUAGES
Dutch ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
English ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spanish ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
French ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Portuguese ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
English ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Spanish ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
French ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Portuguese ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
PROFESSSIONAL SKILLS
Adaptive
Cultural awareness
Communication
Leadership
Team player
Cultural awareness
Communication
Leadership
Team player
Data driven design
Computational design
Parametric design
Architectural visualizations
Construction documentation
Computational design
Parametric design
Architectural visualizations
Construction documentation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Rhino ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Grasshopper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Python ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
AutoCAD ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Revit ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Enscape ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
TwinMotion ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Adobe tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Grasshopper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Python ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
AutoCAD ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Revit ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Enscape ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
TwinMotion ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Adobe tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
EDUCATION
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia | 2024 - 2025
Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design
After having found my passion for parametric and data driven design, MaCAD was a logical next step. While exploring a wide range of tools and applications, ranging from training LLM's and machine learning models to automating BIM workflows and creating a Rhino copilot, I graduated with a GPA of 9.1/10.
Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design
After having found my passion for parametric and data driven design, MaCAD was a logical next step. While exploring a wide range of tools and applications, ranging from training LLM's and machine learning models to automating BIM workflows and creating a Rhino copilot, I graduated with a GPA of 9.1/10.
Delft university of Technology | 2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Architecture & Built Environment
Developed a strong foundation in architectural design, building technology, and environmental performance, grounded in sustainable and technically informed design. I graduated among the few top students of my year with a GPA of 8.2/10.
Bachelor of Architecture & Built Environment
Developed a strong foundation in architectural design, building technology, and environmental performance, grounded in sustainable and technically informed design. I graduated among the few top students of my year with a GPA of 8.2/10.
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | 2019 - 2020
Bachelor of International Business & Management
I completed the first year of a Bachelor’s program and achieved a foundation degree with a grade of 8.0/10 (Cum Laude). However, I found that the program did not provide the level of challenge I was seeking and did not allow me to explore my creative and technical abilities. As a result, I made the decision to switch to the field of Architecture.
Bachelor of International Business & Management
I completed the first year of a Bachelor’s program and achieved a foundation degree with a grade of 8.0/10 (Cum Laude). However, I found that the program did not provide the level of challenge I was seeking and did not allow me to explore my creative and technical abilities. As a result, I made the decision to switch to the field of Architecture.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Archiset | 2025 - Current
Co-Lead Developer & Researcher (Master’s Thesis Project)
Co-leading the research, design, implementation of a comprehensive architectural dataset platform that integrates building geometry with performance-based simulation data to support machine learning workflows and architectural research.
Co-Lead Developer & Researcher (Master’s Thesis Project)
Co-leading the research, design, implementation of a comprehensive architectural dataset platform that integrates building geometry with performance-based simulation data to support machine learning workflows and architectural research.
Freelance | 2024 - Current
Design architect & Computational designer
The past few years I have been working on a variety of projects as freelancer. From creating supporting grasshopper workflows to actual architectural design for mainly international residential projects.
Design architect & Computational designer
The past few years I have been working on a variety of projects as freelancer. From creating supporting grasshopper workflows to actual architectural design for mainly international residential projects.
Roth Architecture - Mexico | 2024
Architectural intern
Gained hands-on experience in architectural design, focusing on biophilic and organic architecture, while developing computational design skills through parametric modeling, master plan optimization, and facade design, with significant responsibility in a collaborative, professional environment.
Architectural intern
Gained hands-on experience in architectural design, focusing on biophilic and organic architecture, while developing computational design skills through parametric modeling, master plan optimization, and facade design, with significant responsibility in a collaborative, professional environment.
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | 2020 - Current
Quantitative Methods & Statistics Teacher
After receiving an 10/10 for this course as a first year student, I had been asked to help the staff in the following academic years. In addition to assisting teachers during workshops, I personally hosted support classes, coordinated the teacher assistants and wrote a 200 pages manual for the course.
Quantitative Methods & Statistics Teacher
After receiving an 10/10 for this course as a first year student, I had been asked to help the staff in the following academic years. In addition to assisting teachers during workshops, I personally hosted support classes, coordinated the teacher assistants and wrote a 200 pages manual for the course.
EXTRACURRICULAR
St. Justin’s Primary School, Tanzania | 2021 - Current
Crowdfunding initiator & Project Ambassador
While volunteering in Tanzania, I felt the urge to contribute more than only teaching children at this school. Therefore, I organized a successful crowdfunding campaign. Thanks to this, the school now has two new classrooms which helps to provide education to 60 additional children. I still remain involved in the project as ambassador.
While volunteering in Tanzania, I felt the urge to contribute more than only teaching children at this school. Therefore, I organized a successful crowdfunding campaign. Thanks to this, the school now has two new classrooms which helps to provide education to 60 additional children. I still remain involved in the project as ambassador.
HONORS & AWARDS
Best Design Award, ON3, TU Delft, 2022, Tarwewijk Reenvisioned
Best Design Award, ON5, TU Delft, 2022, Ontwikkelingsplan Westergouwe
Best Project Award, MA2, TU Delft, 2023, Zuidplas
TALKS & PRESENTATIONS
gAIa presented at McNeel Dev Conference, Stockholm, 2025 — Pecha Kucha style presentation to inspire new developments and ideas.
gAIa presented at Sustainability Design Network, Online, 2025 — Presentation to share new developments in the field.
Project presented at Zuidplas City Council, Zuidplas, 2025 — Presentation to share vision on future developments of the city.
CONTACT