Portfolio -Alberto Vargas (2013)

SanJosé,CostaRica alberto.vargasf@gmail.com ALBERTOVARGASFALLAS

2013

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EDUcation >

AUTODIDACT Studies > Since

Bacic Studies

2012 2006-Now

ASSOCIATED Studies >

Revit MEP

2013

Projects developed on Electrical and Plumbing

Mayor in Architecture

El diccionario de los lugares comunes Workshop by Enrique Walker from Columbia University

4th year student

Date of Birth Nacionality Address Email

2011

April 22 1988 Costa Rican

2000-2005

Guacima, Alajuela

alberto.vargasf@gmail.com

High School Degree

Computer presentation tool

Instituto Educativo Saint Clare

Computer Studies 2012

Prezi

2009

Proficiency with llustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

2011

Study on parametric family design @ UCR

Basic Revit Module

2008

Basic Cad Module

Basic manage and work flow @ TEC

1998

Trojan Dragon Investigation Participation on the "trojan dragon" investigation

by SUPERSUDAKA Research group

Basic Adobe Suit Work Flow

Advance Revit Module

2010

2011

Microsoft Office

Basic Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Concurso de Vivienda sostenible para clase media by Banco Popular Joint venture with an interdisciplinary group of engineers, sociologist and architects developing an urban housing concept on the "GAM".

Basic manage and work flow @ Veritas

Al b e r to Va rga s

Fa l l as

2011-2013 ARCH - D + Construction >

• Design and Construction of a residential house with BazoArquitectos.

2009-2011 Furniture Design >

Graphic Design > Other >

Other

• Volunteer, then promoted organizer of sports events mainly "X-terras". International triathlon competition organize @Multireto aventuras

•Interior Design @ Clínica Bíblica’s wing of cardiology (office).

Grafic Design >

•"Namoca" a thesis from Universidad Creativa •Graphic design and brand Consultant @"UP" Unlimited Productions S.A.

• Architectural drawing and support for Arq. Gustavo Alberto Duque from CICSA S.A

Furniture Design >

• "Namoca" a thesis from Universidad Creativa •Various Kitchen Designs.

• Electromechanical Design and Drawing @APAME Design • Interior Design and Construction of Dolmen Store @Pinares

2007-2009

•Graphic designer and assistant for "The Coastal Challenge" competition, an endurance race in Costa Rica.

• Furniture Design for Dolmen S.A.

ARCH - D + Construction >

•Renovation project, a Design and Construction project from a small terrace to an expanded BBQ-entertainment area.

Other >

• Assistant of Marieta Lizano M.L.L. on the "Plan regulador terrestre para Guanacaste" project guided by INIPSA on Costa Rica

•Office partition design of an office @ Clínica Bíblica’s wing of cardiology

• Branding Management for 2012 Dolmen S.A re-launch • Consultant @ Siel Siel S.A. on Law #7600 and Law # 7935 during a project evaluation for Pricesmart Clubs

Work EXPerience >

ARCH - D >

Schematic Design

Project > Raining Shelter-Fire Aid Space.

Location > San Jose, Cristo Rey-Sagrada Familia

This Project is intended as a component within a master plan for a slum in San JosĂŠ called Gracias a Dios. It's a joyful place that provides shelter, while the weather clears up and the rain (common thing in Costa Rica) travels around the project.. Plus, it is intended to be used as a hydrant, (to harbor water in case of a fire hazard) on the slump .

Category> 2th year studio project year> 2009

ARCH - D > Project > Business center Location > San José, Barrio Escalante

Schematic Design Business Center is located in Barrio Escalante, on the high end , east area of San José, Costa Rica.

Conceived as a work space development, this 36 story building concentrates all the activities for the day a day need of the working person. Food courts, high end restaurants, gymnasium, parking spaces, and various office distributions are the basic features. It also provides a data-center, valet parking spaces, and at top, the classic“rooftop lounge”for an after office time; bringing a view with no precedents on the East-Side of San Jose city.

Category> 3th year studio project year> 2010

ARCH - D > Project > Cooperative Building for Fishing developing Community Location > Puntarenas, Puntarenas

Schematic Design Empowering fishermen by educating them over new techniques, giving them facilities to harvest, pack and recycle waste are part the intentions of this project.

The basic spatial concept is to elevate the faรงade on the main entrance, to integrate what is mainly a recreational space (dinning + various playing areas) to the mangrove right in front of it. On top there are educational spaces plus all the administrative area. On the flip side of the project, is the industrial packing building with a boat maintenance hangar.

Category> 4th year studio project year> 2011

ARCH - D >

Schematic Design

Project > Concurso de Vivienda sostenible para clase media Location > San Jose, Barrio Carit.

Mix used building market targeted to mid income households.

The project is a diagram seeking to answer the question:“What is like to live in a mid-density area on a vertical development for the Costa Rican people?� Located between Barrio Carit and Cristo Rey, the building`s intension is to reactivate commercial, and living relationships between the city and the neighborhood.

Privacy level for the owners, public transportation relationship, passive ventilation and solar orientations are part of the strategy on the design.

(Joint venture)

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Schematic Design

Project > Parada de Buses Internodal del NorEste Location > San Jose, La California

Within the Urban space, public transportation is a key factor in the way the city is conceived and lived. Both recreational and work spaces are (on an urban space) facilitated by the interconnection of the different means of transportation.

This project draws both the entanglement between different public transportation system (Bus, train, trolley and cabs systems) and between the commerce surrounding them.

The strategy was to reduce as much as possible the footprint of the project by sectioning the different systems on modules with same structural complexity. Leading to a reduction of ground movements on site , and an increase of the possibilities for expansion generated by future needs.

Category> 4th year studio project year> 2013

ARCH - D >

Schematic Design

Project > Parada de Buses Internodal del NorEste Location > San Jose, La California

The second floor, intends to connect the different modules, create commerce within the project space, and give support to the different users allocated in there. Each module responds to its context by providing an activity where both context and concept reinforce each other.

Hospital Context - heavy dinning commerce module Museums and parks Context – Gallery and exposition module No context –administration module

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Design + Construction

Project > BBQ Renovation Location > Curridabat, Granadilla

The project consists in the expansion of the main entrance for a residential house, and the renovation of a terrace into a BBQ/Social area.

The strategy was to recycle as much as possible from the old terrace while increasing the planting area within the house. Inserting green features within the social space was“a must”for the owner of the project.

Another feature was the integration of plastic extruded sections, used as part of the floor expantion; giving a highly durable recycled, and recyclable finish to the project´s most exposed part to wheather.

Category> As Built year> 2009

ARCH - D >

Design + Construction

Project > Residential House Location > La Guacima, Los Reyes

In front of a Golf Course, cover by pine trees, the house takes its social activity at the backyard; without forgetting the esthetic remark a main façade of a house, in a high end residential area, should have.

The BBQ looks over a big front yard over the east façade, taking a bit of the social experience to“cover”the house.

Inside, the kitchen is mark as a central area from which the hole first floor is in“control”. A highlight for the owner who takes the family time at the kitchen, but also has two kids that run around and should be whatch.

Category> As Built year> 2012

Graphic- Design > Project > Overall design sampler Location > Various

Conceptualizing + Development Sampler on basic logos, graphic flyers, web mockups, and photorealistic ensamble.

Furniture - Design > Project > Specify Furniture for clients Location > Various

Construction Design An exploration (research) on different materials and their constructive qualities and finishes.

Taking architectural training knowledge regarding materials and construction concepts into distinct direction.

SanJosé,CostaRica alberto.vargasf@gmail.com ALBERTOVARGASFALLAS

2013