Portoflio 2015-2020 by Abigail Munoz

ABIGAIL MUNOZ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

2015 -2020 Academic + Professional Works Samples

CONTENTS ACADEMIC Mountain view bus shelter Urban School

Bird Hide Folly Architecture Ribbon Whare at the Pah

Beekeeping and Contemplative Centre

PROFESSIONAL Distribution Centre Truck Warehouse Warehouse Extension

Retail / Commercial Building 300sqm Residential Home 130sqm Residential Home

MOUNTAIN VIEW BUS SHELTER 2015 SHAC CHALLENGE WINNER Inspired by the scenic mountain view of Mt. Hutt from the site, the bus shelter allows the public to enjoy the spectacular scenery while waiting for the bus to arrive. It incorporates natural materials such as strawbale, local wood, (Douglas fir), and green roofing providing a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing shelter for both the tourists and the local community of Methven.

URBAN SCHOOL 2015 We designed a local school for around 200 students in an urban setting, situated on the inner-city suburb of Newton street. The aim for this project was to further our exploration of form, space, materiality and technology, and to create a sustainable building that is functional and comfortable to the occupants. To achieve an effective passive design structure, full consideration and analysis of the building’s relationship with the site and context was significant throughout the design process. The shape and orientation of the school was successfully designed to take advantage of the site’s conditions, and to help the building contribute to the health and vitality of the surrounding social communities. Its structure surrounds a central courtyard creating an enjoyable and interactive building for the students.

BIRD HIDE 2016 The aim for this project is to bring bird life back to Matuki Link and in this design, it comprises a long walkway to one entry point into the viewing space which sits on a dominant site that overlooks the idyllic landscape. The bird hide is made from weathering steel (Corten) that are perforated with leaf patterns designed to resemble the natural surroundings which also creates shadows that allows to camouflage the bird hide.

FOLLY ARCHITECTURE 2016 In architecture, a folly is a decorative building that does not serve much of a practical purpose. In this folly, it was created by the process of folding and cutting paper models to find the essential connection among paper and geometry. The final design of the folly was created from a thick paper and can serve as a sculpture, architectural installation, and a public space that people can rest and enjoy the site.

RIBBON 2016 “Ribbon” is a team of designers that focuses on exploring the different uses of, and ways, to extend the lives of the chosen waste materials (steel purloins and plastic bottles) by making a beautiful and engaging piece of temporary architecture – the installation invites the public to walk through the 10m space created and observe the structure from several viewpoints.

By cutting plastic bottles into strings, we are effectively upcycling – the resulting plastic string is durable and has the potential to be used in

everyday life over a long period of time, as opposed to the bottles themselves which are generally only used once and then recycled or thrown out. These plastic ribbons dress a supporting structure that is fabricated from steel purlins, which come from a waste stream from the Hornby factory of FESTA Dynamo sponsor Metalcraft Roofing. By using materials familiar to the public, we hope to encourage awareness of how anybody could make a difference in their daily lives through the repurposing of materials.

THE WHARE AT THE PAH 2017 The building known as ‘the Whare at the Pah’ is identified as heritage building located adjacent to the Pah homestead in Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, Auckland. It remains in use for resource storage, a small central hall space, and meeting areas within the primary school complex which is generally in fair to poor condition. The aim of this project is to repair and restore the whare turning it into a community art centre. The proposed design is clad with vertical timber board and batten with double glazed windows. The entrance porch will be reformed based on the original plan, while the open veranda will be reinstated on the north side of the building between the two side buildings. The roofing will be replaced with Colorsteel roofing with insulation and an accessible outdoor space will be added on the south side of the building for functional and communal use. Overall, the main idea of this project is to design a community centre with suitable and affordable design to keep its cultural and historical value and provide a unique place for the community.

BEEKEEPING AND CONTEMPLATIVE CENTRE 2019

The architectural design of the centre encourages a sense of community, collaboration, and improvement through informal and formal spaces for interaction and contemplation. This is accomplished through the introduction of new habitat and addition of pollinators, specifically bees to the site. Beekeeping and the habitat created for pollinators gives a therapeutic opportunity that does not commonly exist in the urban environment. The rectilinear building features rammed earth walls that were made of soil excavated from the site. The heaviness of the earthen walls is contrasted with large expanses of glass and screens made of thin cedar strips.

The centre is conceived of as a unification of art, landscape and architecture to both replenish and invigorate the spirit.

The project is made with rammed earth walls, which will add to the building’s natural, sensory experience.

PROFESSIONAL WORK SAMPLES

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 2020

PROPOSED TRUCK WAREHOUSE 2020

PROPOSED WAREHOUSE EXTENSION 2020 .

PROPOSED RETAIL / COMMERCIAL BUILDING 2020 Proposed commercial building in Davao City, Philippines. This concept has 14 commercial units with toilets and utility room on each floor. The building features 10 parking spaces for cars or motorcycles and a small public space for landscaping and social interaction. .

PROPOSED 300sqm RESIDENTIAL HOME 2020 Proposed modern residential home in Davao City, Philippines. The aim is to create a dynamic and adaptable flow that generates a unique walkthrough experience throughout the house, at the same time maintaining the comfort, privacy and safety of the users. The client asked for a home spatially arranged around the family's daily routine and to foster family togetherness. In order to encourage family bonding, the ground floor was kept open with living, kitchen and dining spaces together. The house opens upon to the side garden with its koi pond and an outside deck (lanai) that encourages interaction. Moreover, the house was also designed according to the principles of feng shui in order to create flow and harmony with the natural environment.

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL HOME 2020 The proposed design is a 3-storey house in Davao City, Philippines with a site area of about 130sqm. The architectural design prioritizes the significant areas of the house yet striving for maximum comfort in accordance with the limited space available. As a result, a simple compact layout was created with open plan, large openings and an inner courtyard to add a spacious impression and airy home, which also emphasizing on the idea of “from inside to outside”. Zoning in this residence is divided according to the floors, with the ground floor which functions as a public area, and the 2nd floor as a private area consisting of 1 master bedroom with 2 children's rooms, and finally the 3rd floor which is a semi-private area that contains the open plan office and gym. Whereas the materials and colour compositions together with the interaction between indoor and outdoor conveys an intimate tropical modern space experience.

ABIGAIL MUNOZ Address: 285A East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay 0630 · Email: abigailmunoz95@gmail.com P hone: (+064) 27 541 2950 · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailmunoz0508/ · Instagram: @amunoz.nz

EDUCATION 2019 – PRESENT (part-time) MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (PROF), UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 2015 - 2018 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES, UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY -2015 SHAC Challenge Winner 2009 - 2013 NCEA LEVEL 3 GRADUATE, MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL -with merit endorsements

SKILLS Computer-Aided Design (CAD): ArchiCAD SketchUp 2020 Revit AutoCAD 3d Visualization / Rendering: Lumion SketchUp V-Ray

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Microsoft Office 2010: JULY 2020 – PRESENT (part-time) ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN, NOVASTEEL INTERNATIONAL LTD. o Provides preliminary designs or construction drawings. o Creates architectural 3D models and renders. AUG 2019 – DEC 2019 ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE INTERN, NOVASTEEL INTERNATIONAL LTD. o Assisted in preliminary designs and construction drawings JUNE 2016 - OCT 2016 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, FESTIVAL OF TRANSITIONAL ARCHITECTURE (FESTA) o Designed and built a large-scale architectural / light installation. o Provided detailed drawings and 3d models/rendering for council’s consent. o Prepared the site and materials for the interactive installation.

Word PowerPoint Excel Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Lightroom

STRENGHTS o

Able to learn computer programs quickly and apply them to projects creatively and wisely.

Hardworking, determined, focused and self-disciplined.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE JULY 2019-2020 BARISTA/ FRONT OF HOUSE, SIAMESE DOLL RESTAURANT Hobsonville ,West Auckland MARCH 2019-JULY 2019 BARISTA/ FRONT OF HOUSE, ZOMER CAFÉ Takapuna , Northshore, Auckland

REFERENCES Available upon request

2014-2019 SUPERVISOR/ BARISTA/ FRONT OF HOUSE, CHIKOS RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ Henderson , West Auckland