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Since joining Rafael Viñoly Architects in 2006, Mr. Toyoda has participated in the preliminary and conceptual design for nearly every project in the office. An expert in the use of various 3D-modeling software packages, he supports the design effort led by Rafael Viñoly through the preparation of test models, study models, the development of prototypes and a wide range of visualization techniques. He also most recently initiated the Computational Research and Design Group within the firm, to streamline the workflow of design and production of building details, and ultimately their incorporation in construction. Mr. Toyoda regularly participates in the presentation of the firm’s work to clients and consultants.

He organized and currently directs the in-house Visualization Team. This group integrates itself with each project team’s needs, particularly during the early stages of a project when design principles are being established and when the presentation needs are most intensive. The Visualization Team supports each project through the initialization of three-dimensional models; the preparation of both abstract and photo-realistic renderings and animations at various project stages; and coordination with Rafael Viñoly Architects' physical Model Shop to generate physical models and prototypes. Mr. Toyoda manages this group and assigns resources based on the firm’s overall workload for presentations, which fluctuate weekly.

Mr. Toyoda has supported the evolution of designs in accordance with Mr. Vinoly’s design intent and produced client presentations while participating on project teams for the Battersea Power Station Redevelopment Master Plan, Raffles City Bahrain, Marble Arch Tower and 20 Fenchurch during his time at the firm's London branch office. While based in Abu Dhabi, Mr. Toyoda worked on the Middle East Campus for a United States University. He also led visualization of 432 Park Avenue and 22 Thames, client-led projects in New York, as well as the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and Rockefeller University Master Plan and New Laboratory Facility.

Since joining Rafael Viñoly Architects in 2006, Mr. Toyoda has participated in the preliminary and conceptual design for nearly every project in the office. An expert in the use of various 3D-modeling software packages, he supports the design effort led by Rafael Viñoly through the preparation of test models, study models, the development of prototypes and a wide range of visualization techniques. He also most recently initiated the Computational Research and Design Group within the firm, to streamline the workflow of design and production of building details, and ultimately their incorporation in construction. Mr. Toyoda regularly participates in the presentation of the firm’s work to clients and consultants.

He organized and currently directs the in-house Visualization Team. This group integrates itself with each project team’s needs, particularly during the early stages of a project when…

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