RIBA Part II Architect Portfolio by Adriana Calvo

Portfolio

RIBA

Part II Architect

The University of Nottingham

Adriana Calvo

Suthern Europe - Vernacular Architecture Study

MArch Course University Projects

Y6 Thesis Project

Cimas del Urubo

Eco-Agricultural Business Centre

Y5 Spring Term Design Project

More Greenland Co-housing Scheme

Y5 Autumn Term Project Compass House

Work Experience

Cimas del Urubo

Type: Academic, 2023

Tutor: Nina Lundvall

Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

“Cimas del Urubo” is a forward-thinking proposal for the rural area near Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, poised for future urban expansion. It envisions an Eco-Agricultural Business Center, blending agricultural activities with sustainable construction practices. Drawing from local architectural heritage, the project fosters community interaction and adaptability while embracing the principles of Critical Regionalism.

Site Plan - Land Use at 1:5000

Section

Structural Exploded Isonometric drawing at 1:500

Balconies with a perforated brick second layer for shading

Facade from the 1:20 Bay Study

More Greenland

Type: Academic, 2021

Tutor: Tim Collett

Location: Nottingham, England

The project, set in Nottingham and responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to revitalize Moreland Street by fostering a vibrant community environment. It re-purposes terraced houses into communal spaces like corner shops, a café, and a common house. The design prioritizes intergenerational interaction, self-sustainability, and social cohesion through shared amenities, diverse housing options, and green spaces. Additionally, it addresses the rising demand for home-based workspaces, reflecting contemporary needs during the pandemic.

Exploded axonometric view of the typical three storey Intergenerational Flat & Proposed Ground Floor Plan

North Elevation

Cafe/Restarant

Environmental and Daylighting Strategy

Passive Ventilation

1:50

Skecth Model Atrium/Shared Entrance

Co-Work

Shared Green House

Sun Terrace/Winter Garden

Compass House

Type: Academic, 2021

Tutor: Tim Collett

Location: Nottingham, England

The Compass House proposal envisages the adaptive reuse of an existing concrete structure, organized in a 5 by 5 grid and uniquely aligned with the cardinal directions, to minimize environmental and visual disruption. The design incorporates a modest extension, accommodating a multi-generational family with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Key features include summer and winter gardens, versatile living spaces, areas that facilitate transition, and distinct circulation paths to support diverse family dynamics.

The Compass House design is deeply influenced by Kazuo Shinohara, embodying ‘The Heart’ to centralize focus, ‘Conflict of Private and Public’ to intricately balance communal and intimate spaces, and ‘Black/White’ for material and emotional depth, fostering a connection with nature. These principles aim to create a reflective and rich internal experience, mirroring the contemplative essence of Shinohara’s architecture.