Alcazar Architecture Portfolio by ianbalcazar

ALCAZAR architecture_portfolio

EDUCATION 2014-2017 Bachelor of Environments, Major in Architecture, The University of Melbourne 2011-2013 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Craigieburn Secondary College 2016 Access Connection Mentee, The University of Melbourne

ALCAZAR, IAN LUCTOR_ET_EMERGO I am a passionate maker of things. The act of creating and seeing being used and enjoyed brings a sense of fulfillment; Be it culinary, graphics, events, videos, or photography. However, architecture is the pinnacle of human ingenuity and creation; it is something that encompasses all the senses. It is my dream to be a maker of one. My family moved t0 Australia from the Philippines back in 2008 in search of greener pastures. Throughout the years, I have experienced encountering diverse range of people, piquing my interest on exploring and observing cultural identities and thereby discovering and enriching my own identity

Develop in-depth industry knowledge through mentor-ship sessions with an Industry Professional - Jonathan Granek

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT 2018 National ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Ambassador Raised $50k in benefit of children’s education and community development in a 3 months span

2018 ANCOP Best in Marketing Reach 2017 Chartered Institute of Builders Global Student Challenge Finalist Hong Kong Competition between 49 leading universities worldwide regarding managing a multi-million construction company through MERIT Engine

2012 Australian Defense Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award TECHNICAL SKILLS

EXHIBITIONS

Adobe Illustrator Proficient Adobe Photoshop Proficient Adobe InDesign Proficient Adobe Lightroom Proficient

Autodesk Autocad Proficient Trimble SketchUp Proficient Rhinoceros 6 Proficient Grasshopper Competent

Adobe Premiere Pro Proficient Adobe After Effects Competent

Microsoft Office Suite Proficient Microsoft Project Competent

VRay Proficient

2015 MSD “Learning from the Masters” - Studio Water Exemplar 2016 Construction Design - Construction Drawing Exemplar 2016 Foundations of Architecture - Graphic Analysis Exemplar 2017 MSDx Architecture Capstone - Studio Fire Exemplar

EXPERIENCE 2016-Present Freelance Jobs Graphic Designing, Videography, Photography, Catering, and Event Design

5-8.2018 Professional Marker, Pearson 8-12.2017 Kitchen Hand, Code Black North Melbourne 2014 Melbourne Connect Student Ambassador, University of Melbourne VOLUNTEER 2018-Present Ambassador, ANCOP Spearheaded and lead a fundraising and awareness campaign, Established partnership with local charities and groups

2014-2018 Youth Leader, CFC Youth For Christ Organized, conducted and facilitated a series of talks, camps, and meetings in a Youth Ministry, handling more than 50 youths

2016-Present Marketing Officer - Content Creator, YCOM (Youth Communications) Melbourne Associated Roles include Graphic Design, Documentation, Videography, Photography, Social Media Manager

2016-2017 Social Activities Coordinator, COSDU Catholic Society 2015-2017 Facilitator, Reflection Days (Marymede Catholic College and Loyola College) Facilitated discussion from Year 7s to Year 8s regarding topics such as Social Justice and Bullying

2016-Present Various Volunteer Roles Events/Organisations includes 2016 Asia Pacific Association for International Education Conference , Open House Melbourne, 2016 South Pacific Passive House Conference, Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen

CONTACT ME E1 ianbalcazar@gmail.com E2 ialcazar@student.unimelb.edu.au REFERENCES Dr Paulo Vaz Serra Senior Lecturer in Construction Management The University of Melbourne +6142367 5294 p.vazserra@unimelb.edu.au Iki Ku Architect; University Tutor; PhD Candidate The University of Melbourne +6143120 3369 yee.ku@unimelb.edu.au Pepito Penas Coordinator CFC Youth For Christ Melbourne +6143525 4227 t82n@yahoo.com

STUDIO FIRE

TRANSIENT IDENTITIES 1-8 STUDIO WATER

CASA DEL BARCOS 9-14 STUDIO EARTH

SHHH....ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A SECRET 15-18 CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN + ANALYSIS 19-20 STUDIO AIR

OF LIFE, DEATH AND DECAY 21-24 SELECTED WORKS

PHOTOGRAPHY 25-28 SELECTED WORKS

EVENT +GRAPHICS + MEDIA 29-30

STUDIO FIRE

TRANSIENT IDENTITIES University_Highschool

Project Brief: A Senior Highschool building The identity of a student and his learning needs undoubtedly changes throughout the day and year. However, with the existing pedagogical landscape in University Highschool being unflexible and archaic, students are forced to conform to learning styles that are ineffective to them.

EVOLVING SPATIAL IDENTITY

To suit learning needs of a changing learning day and year

Thornburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Learning Spaces

CAVE Contemplating + Reflecting

CAMPFIRE Listening + Watching

WATERING HOLE Collaborating + Interacting

LIFE Testing + Showcasing

Informed by Thornburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four learning spaces, the project proposes an architecture that provides spaces for each stlyle and spaces that shifts depending on the needs of the students.; Thereby breaking the conventional mono-focal four walled classroom. By allowing spatial identities to change, students are able to learn according to which learning style fits them most; and thereby enabling them to learn efficiently and effectively. The programs are individualised modules accessible via outdoor circulation; allowing for independent usage of spaces during and outside school hours without interrupting other spaces. The school building addresses environmental concerns, weight issues due to the pre-existing underground parking and timeconstraints by using CLT as main construction material. 2

STUDIO FIRE

INDEPENDENT MODULES

ACCESSIBLE VIA OUTDOOR CIRCULATION

CLT_framing

surrounding_character

section_cut_along_melb_hall_axis

west_elevation

agora_amphitheatre

teacher_student_meeting_rooms

melb_axis

STUDIO FIRE

SELECTED LEARNING SPACES

THE CLASSROOM PROPOSAL

CAVE Contemplating + Reflecting

Basic Classroom One Focus Area Teacher Centric

CAMPFIRE Listening + Watching

WATERING HOLE Collaborating + Interacting

LIFE Testing + Showcasing

EXAMPLES OF CHANGING SPATIAL IDENTITY OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS

Articulated Classroom Multiple Focus Area Space Centric

Adaptable Classroom Variable Focus Area Learner Centric

CONFIGURATIONS

STUDIO FIRE

CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER DETAILS

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1. Timber Cladding 2. 200mm CLT Structural Panel 3. Aluminium Capping 4. Damp Proof Membrane 5. 80mm Insulation 6. Box Gutter Support 7. Metal Bracket for connecting CLT 8. 80mm Screw 9. Window Header

10. Ventilation Grill 11. 25 mm Dry Screed 12. 12 mm Rubber Sound Absorption Layer 13. Wood Fibre Insulation 14. Breathable Floor Protection Membrane 15. Sealing Tape 16. Concealed Metal Plate Connection

STUDIO WATER

CASA DEL BARCOS Studley_Park

Project Brief: A boathouse in a style of a Master

“Architects don’t invent anything; they transform reality” -Álvaro Siza The studio started with a study of the architectural work and philosophy of Alvaro Siza. Works such as the Mimesis Museum and the Santa Maria Church were examined. The design language was then appropriated and used to create a boathouse in Studley Park. The site offered an opportunity to divide the programs along the steep slope based on the intended participation of the users with the river. Among the design languages employed are the careful curation of entry sequences, framing, minimalistic use of materiality, assymetricallity and sculptural geometries. User experience starts with the highly textured rammed earth that leads the sight line to the sculptural mass in the horizon. The river is activated through the cascading steps along the riverbank. Above, while the cafe is treated with sweeping views of the activated river, the restaurant is treated with a framing of the river away from the activities thereby creating isolation and exclusivity of view. 10

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Participation at the Yarra

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Participation at the Yarra

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Cafe Toilets

Office

ground_level

Toilets

STUDIO WATER

SIZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DESIGN LANGUAGE APPROPRIATED

framing+site_responsive

sculptural_geometry+imposing_nature

theatrics+entry_sequence

STUDIO EARTH

SHHH... ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A SECRET Herring_Island

Project Brief: A Pavilion that embodies a secret

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The very ethos of a secret is ironic. It seeks to hide itself but once it is revealed, even just its shadow; It lures you. It screams its presence. The project aims to translate this very idea of a secret in the context of a rather secretive site of Herring Island. The architecture includes vertical timber members that are arranged in a meandering line; creating a wall from this series. This wall multiplied, manipulated and layered to create a mass; orchestrating an experience that lures a person to investigate and explore. The changing acoustic and visual permeability of the walls generates a pulsating teases of what lies ahead but never fully revealing until one reaches it. The material used mimics the surrounding environment but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to hide itself. It blends but makes it presence known when revealed.

STUDIO EARTH

B A C

site_textures

entry_sequence_experience

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

THE GLASSHOUSE Tasked to draft an axonometric projection drawing of a portion of The Glasshouse taking into account the different layers that ultimately makes the building function and the different layers that works to fulfill the design intent. The second phase of the project involved the creation of the 1:20 physical mode. Careful study of each element and how they work in conjunction with other elements were demonstrated throughout the presented materials and in-class presentation with the tutor. The projected culminated with a final presentation in front of industry professionals where as the building construction was explained and discussed.

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physical_model

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CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS

LIQUID AMBER HOUSE Tasked to distinguish 12 different stages of construction and draft it accordingly; By deriving it from architectural plans and on-site photos. Project culminated into a production of a flip book complimented with audio commentary of each stages.

stage_4_lightweight_framing stage_5_external_walls

stage_3_slab_on_ground ground level

stage_5_external_walls ground level

stage_7_roofing

stage_8_windows 1st level

stage_8_windows

stage_10_insulation roof

stage_9_rough_in

stage_12_finishing_trades

stage_11_services ground

stage_12_finishing_trades 1st level

STUDIO AIR

OF LIFE, DEATH, AND DECAY Virtual_Reality

PROJECT BRIEF: A Virtual Museum Space that brings about a change in visitor’s relationship to Merri Creek

The project aims to reconcile the thematic idea of life, death and decay with an otherwise unworldly virtual reality using artifacts ,both physical and virtual, derived from the creek. The experience, with its artifacts exuding the essence of the theme, shines a spotlight with a degree of user speculation on the environmental neglect and destruction of the creek. The virtual elements “Pavilion” and “Echo” were conceived through experimentation; The Pavilion being the final iteration of parametric exploration applied to an anchored mesh and “Echo” being a processed 3d Scan of the “Copy_of_Merri_Tree” applied with a basic parametric algorithm similar to the “Life” series.

Parametric Exploration Experiment_Series_#22-46 “Life”

The studio itself explored the role of emerging technologies on informing an architectural discourse. It explored algorithmic designing using Grasshopper 3d, Virtual Reality using Oculus Rift powered by Unity 3D and Photogrammetry using Agisoft Photoscan. Studio journal: http://goo.gl/1g3a9R 22

STUDIO AIR

EXPERIENCE - SEQUENCE

1. Create a Visual memory and potential connection through direct observation of the artifacts 2. Immerse in the audio provided 3. Immerse in the Virtual World through Oculus 4. Observe the desolate isolation 5. Begin creating real world connection through touching the artifacts 6. Approach the Pavilion 7. Observe details of the pavilion 8. Observe details of the dead tree and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;echoâ&#x20AC;? 9. Observe further 10. Begin to depart further from the pavilion 11. REFLECT 12. Back to the Real World

ARTIFACTS + RELATIONS HIGH

“Replica(?)” - Physical Expanded Foam on Assembled Frame

“Pavilion” - Virtual

INDIRECT COMPOSITIONAL RELATION TACTILE + VISUAL DEGREE OF SPECULATION

“Replica”- Physical 3D Print

DIRECT COMPOSITIONAL RELATION TACTILE + VISUAL “Echo” - Virtual “Wooden”- Physical Timber Cutouts

LOW

DIRECT RELATION TACTILE +VISUAL “Copy_of_Merri_Tree” - Virtual Photogammetry

VIRTUAL REALITY Powered by Unity3d Screenshots _(Untextured)

PHOTOGRAPHY

URBANITY

housing_factory_#1

animosity

long_day

housing_factory_#2

banality_of_the_mundane

lady_with_two_dogs

PHOTOGRAPHY

FACES OF HOPE

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mother_and_child

curiosity

These families are beneficiaries of CFC ANCOP Community Development Program, wherein they were relocated from previously hazardous living conditions.

smile In this photo sequence, I aimed to humanise the numbers we usually see in poverty related statistics ; . Each has their own stories of hardship, resilience, inspiration and happiness.

threshold

survivor

GRAPHIC DESIGN

NOVUS IGNIS 2018 MANILA-ALBAY-ILOILO

LIVELOUD 2017 SYDNEY

Provided graphic designs for events as part of a marketing package or event creatives. For Graphic Design Portfolio, check Behance link below: https://www.behance.net/ialcazarbb2c

STAKE FOR THE NATION MELBOURNE

MEDIA

EVENT DESIGN

CHRIST UNLIMITED 2016 BRISBANE Ian Alcazar and Ken Catubig // Collab Designer and Documenter

SAME DAY EDIT

DEBUT

#MUSICMINMONDAYS

Roles included editor and/or videographer in this media projects. Above are selected screen grabs ; For media portfolio, check link below: goo.gl/MbmB2q Design and create a stage design for a national youth conference in Brisbane Australia. The construction used cheap material such as MDF boards and MGP10; It was built in Brisbane. The design team took consideration the ease of assembly and construction of the design so as to allow little supervision.

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