Aaron Cruz Architecture Portfolio

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Aaron Cruz Architecture Portfolio selected works

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Aaron Cruz aaroncruz@cpp.edu 909.727.2010 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Skills & Attributes

Education

Programs

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhinoceros 3D

Illustrator

AutoCAD

Photoshop

V-Ray

Indesign

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2018-2023 4th Year Undergraduate Architecture Student

Rancho Cucamonga High School 2016-2018 4.12 GPA Link Crew Leader

Project Experience

USS Arizona Memorial 2021-2022 I volunteered and worked for Axel Schmitzberger. I made drawings and digitally and physically modeled the USS Arizona Memorial. I also rendered images of ILWU Hilo. The work was showcased in Alfred Preis Exhibitions in Hawaii and New York.

Awards & Accomplishments

“Sans Serif Chronicles” at Cal Poly Pomona My final drawing and 3d model were showcased in an article featuring high quality digital projects and fabrication selected by our studio professors.

Cal Poly Pomona Architecture Interim Exhibition Fall 2020 My final project was featured in an exhibition highlighting the top works from each studio selected by our studio professors.

Dean’s List 2020, 2021

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Contents

Tsunami Evacuation Center Fall 2021

Mixed-Used Housing Spring 2021

Accessory Dwelling Unit Spring 2021

Scientist’s Retreat Fall 2020

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Figure 1a: Overall perspective view of Tsunami Evacuation Center

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Tsunami Evacuation Center

The vertical tsunami evacuation center is located in a quiet neighborhood in Laie, Hawaii, which is also home to Brighman Young University. The evacuation center is designed to also serve as a park, observation tower, and farmers’ market to cater to the small community of Laie and the college students of BYU. This precast concrete building embraces the concrete slabs not only as a structural component, but as a tool which influences the experience of its vertical circulation. The concrete slabs were repeated to support the switchback staircases which resulted in a reading of depth in the facade.

The building is kept open-air to create a relationship and sensibility to Hawaiian indoor-outdoor concepts.

Also, the front facade is inspired by the brise-soleil which is heavily used in Hawaii to take advantage of the great, tropical climate.

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Figure 1b: Perspective view

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Figure 1c: Site plan

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Figure 1d (Top) 1e (Bottom): Second floor plan; Third floor plan

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Figure 1f: Section

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Figure 1g: Elevation diagram of facade system

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Figure 1h: Exploded diagram of concrete slab system

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Figure 1i: Perspective view of project during a tsunami

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SCULPTURE GARDEN

FARMERS’ MARKET

Figure 1j: Perspective view of sculpture garden/farmers’ market

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Figure 2a: Perspective view from Hollywood Blvd.

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Mixed-Use Housing

This mixed-use housing building is designed to create a strong presence on the busy streets of Hollywood Blvd. and Vermont Ave. The building then terraces down on Prospect Ave. to match the elevation of the smaller buildings located on a quieter street.

The ground plan serves as an oasis within a chaotic, urban environment. It features an art gallery, coffee shop, bakery, and restaurant at the perimeter of the property shielding the open space from the noisy streets and the hectic city. These programs were chosen to also cater to the attendees of a weekly street closure for an art show which features local work.

The unit plans go as big as townhomes to serve larger families and as small as studios and microunits to cater to low-income persons.

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Figure 2b: Overall axonometric

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Figure 2c: Perspective view of the art show

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PROSPECT AVE

ART GALLERY

(COMMON SPACE)

CONVENIENCE STORE (COMMERCIAL)

BAKERY

(COMMERCIAL)

VERMONT AVE

TRASH ROOM

LOBBY

RESTAURANT (COMMERCIAL)

COFFEE SHOP (COMMERCIAL)

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Figure 2d: Site plan

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Figure 2e: Section A

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Figure 2f: Bird’s eye view

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B

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Figure 2g: Second floor (plateau) plan

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BUILDING HEIGHT 72’-10” SEVENTH FLOOR CEILING 71’-0”

SIXTH FLOOR CEILING 62’-0”

FIFTH FLOOR CEILING 53’-0”

FOURTH FLOOR CEILING 44’-0”

THIRD FLOOR CEILING 35’-0”

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 26’-0”

COMMERCIAL LEVEL CEILING 16’-0”

GROUND LEVEL 0’-0”

BUILDING HEIGHT 72’-10” SEVENTH FLOOR CEILING 71’-0”

SIXTH FLOOR CEILING 62’-0”

FIFTH FLOOR CEILING 53’-0”

FOURTH FLOOR CEILING 44’-0”

THIRD FLOOR CEILING 35’-0”

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 26’-0”

COMMERCIAL LEVEL CEILING 16’-0”

GROUND LEVEL 0’-0”

Figure 2h (Top) 2i (Bottom): Elevation from Vermont Ave.; Elevation from Prospect Ave.

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TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

MICROUNIT

MICROUNIT

TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

MICROUNIT

MICROUNIT

TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

TWO BEDROOM

STUDIO

MICROUNIT

TOWNHOUSE

STUDIO

ONE BEDROOM

ONE BEDROOM

(SECOND FLOOR)

TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM

(FIRST FLOOR)

TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM

(SECOND FLOOR)

TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM

(FIRST FLOOR)

ART GALLERY

LOBBY

PARKING

Figure 2j: Section B

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10'-8"

12'-3"

3'-9"

4'-0"

10'-1"

3'-0"

Figure 2k: Typical unit plans

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5'-0"

16'-0"

7'-2"

33'-4"

33'-4"

5'-0"

7'-2"

18'-8"

5'-9"

15'-9"

6'-8"

12'-4"

10'-8"

3'-0"

3'-0"

15'-6"

11'-1"

12'-2"

10'-1"

22'-8"

12'-3"

34'-0"

12'-4"

16'-4" 33'-4"

6'-10"

33'-4"

12'-7"

4'-0"

10'-8"

15'-11"

12'-7"

15'-11"

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3'-0"

3'-4"

23'-8"

3'-0"

19'-0"

15'-6"

Figure 2l: Typical unit plans

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Figure 3a: Front perspective view

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Aaron Cruz MODULE 2

CPP - SECTION 4

Accessory Dwelling Unit

This accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is located within the property of the Glen Lukens House by Raphael Soriano. The site features level changes at the entrance which inspired the level changes that happens in the interior of ADU. The bigger concept of the project are the extended walls that serve as an underlying grid that create sections within the interior and exterior of the project.

The walls extend past the perimeter of the project to create multiple outdoor spaces. This allowed a better utilization and definition of the large outdoor space of the property.

The level changes within the interior also define different spaces without the use of walls. With the small net square footage of the ADU, the absence of the walls allow for a more open feel inside the ADU.

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EL: + 10’-0”

5TH AVENUE

EL: + 7’-0”

LUKENS HOUSE

ADU

EL: + 3’-0”

EL: + 0’-0”

C

27TH STREET

Figure 3b: Site plan

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ADU HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”) LUKENS HOUSE HEIGHT 11’-6” A.F.F. (+ 16’-0”)

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”)

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”) GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

ADU HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”) LUKENS HOUSE HEIGHT 11’-6” A.F.F. (+ 16’-0”)

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”)

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”) GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

Figure 3c (Top) 3d (Bottom): Site section; Site elevation

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20'-4" 6'-0"

3'-4"

POWDER ROOM 27 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

5'-6"

5'-2"

3'-0"

UP

14'-0"

DINING ROOM/KITCHEN

42'-2"

9'-6"

196 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

12'-10"

DOWN

LIVING ROOM

21'-6"

OUTDOOR DECK

120 SF EL: 0’-0” F.F. (+ 0’-0”)

140 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

6'-8"

13'-4" 20'-4"

A

Figure 3e: Ground floor plan

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32'-10"

B

20'-4" 6'-0"

3'-4"

POWDER ROOM 27 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

5'-6"

5'-2"

3'-0"

UP

14'-0"

DINING ROOM/KITCHEN

42'-2"

9'-6"

196 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

32'-10"

B

12'-10"

DOWN

LIVING ROOM

21'-6"

OUTDOOR DECK

120 SF EL: 0’-0” F.F. (+ 0’-0”)

140 SF EL: 4’-6” A.F.F. (+ 4’-6”)

6'-8"

13'-4" 20'-4"

A

Figure 3f: Second floor plan

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BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”)

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE 1/4” = 1’0”

5’

3’

1’ 2’

4’

10’

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”)

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

Figure 3g (Top) 3h (Bottom): South elevation; East elevation

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Aaron Cruz MODULE 2

CPP - SECTION 4

BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”)

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) NORTH T.O. ELEVATION SCALE 1/4” = 1’0” FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”)

5’

3’

1’ 2’

4’

10’

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T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

Figure 3i (Top) 3j (Bottom): North elevation; West elevation

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BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

BATHROOM 2

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”)

DINING ROOM/KITCHEN LIVING ROOM

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

Figure 3k: Section A

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BUILDING HEIGHT 25’-0” A.F.F. (+25’-0”) T.O. PARAPET 24’-0” A.F.F. (+24’-0”)

SECOND FLOOR CEILING 21’-6” A.F.F. (+21’-6”)

BEDROOM 2

BEDROOM 1

T.O. SECOND FLOOR 13’-6” A.F.F. (+13’-6”) FIRST FLOOR CEILING 12’-6” A.F.F. (+12’-6”) KITCHEN LUKENS HOUSE

T.O. FIRST FLOOR 4’-6” A.F.F. (+4’-6”)

GROUND FLOOR 0’-0” F.F. (+0’-0”)

Figure 3L: Section B

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Figure 3m: Perspective view of the backyard

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BACKYARD VIEW

Aaron Cruz MODULE 2

CPP - SECTION 4

Figure 3n: Model render MODEL RENDER

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Figure 4a: Perspective view of Scientist’s Retreat

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Scientist’s Retreat

The concept of this project is to create a contemporary mini tower using a grid system. The larger tower contains the private spaces and the smaller tower accomodates the public space.

The rectangular volumes determine the massing and a simple grid derived from the the main structure of the building organizes the program. By choosing a tower as the typology, the spaces are able to be stacked vertically and simply connected by a singular staircase. This represents the simplicity and neat organization the conceptual grid brought to the project.

Lastly, the materiality of the project defines the interior spaces from the outside and allows the volumes to be easily distinguishable.

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Figure 4b: Overall perspective view

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Figure 4c: Perspective view of public space

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Figure 4d: Site plan

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Figure 4e: Site section

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TRASH

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Figure 4f (Top) 4g (Bottom): Ground plan; Second floor plan

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Figure 4h (Top) 4i (Bottom): Third floor plan; Fourth floor plan

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Figure 4j: Section A

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Figure 4k: Section B

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Figure 4l: Perspective view of the bridge

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Figure 4m: Overall perspective view

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Thank You Aaron Cruz aaroncruz@cpp.edu 909.727.2012 Rancho Cucamonga CA, 91730

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