ANDREA OYUELA
ARCHITECTURE, WRITING & URBAN PLANNING
PORTFOLIO 2019
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ao. ANDREA OYUELA
Andrea is an Architect and Urban Planner—and chef in the making—from Honduras with over five years of experience in environmental research, food systems, and urban health and wellbeing. Graduating with a Master’s degree in Urban Environmental Management from Wageningen University, Andrea specialized in urban health and food systems, an ongoing area of interest pulling together all elements of her career. Most recently, Andrea managed UN-Habitat’s International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning and the Planning for Urban Health program. She authored a number of published works, including an article in the Journal of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems that looks at the impact of urban agriculture practices in her home country.
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
Independent Highly communicative Proactive Critical Thinker Creative Leader/ Team Player Client needs-oriented Super organized
SPANISH (Native)
SOFTWARE
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E-MAIL: andy.oyuela@gmail.com
AUTOCAD
TWITTER: Andy_Oyu
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
LINKED-IN: /andreaoyuela
INDESIGN
WEBSITE: www.andreaoyuela.com
PHOTOSHOP WORDPRESS SKETCHUP MS OFFICE
ENGLISH (Native) ITALIAN KISWAHILI
CONTENTS
WRITING 1 RESEARCH 2 THE OLD PENITENTIARY
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ESCAPING THE HEAT
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A NEW TONCONTÍN
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BEACHFRONT PROMENADE
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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ART STUDIO
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MODEL MAKING
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PHOTOGRAPHY 18
THE MOBILE KITCHEN CHANGING FOOD EDUCATION ACROSS THE U.S. Written for Food Tank
BUILDING SCHOOL GARDENS ACROSS ARGENTINA— LESSONS FROM HUERTA NIÑO FOUNDATION
WRITING
Written for Food Tank
ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS
COMPENDIUM OF INSPIRING PRACTICES: HEALTH EDITION Developed for UN-Habitat
IMPLEMENTING THE INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES ON URBAN & TERRITORIAL PLANNING, 2015-2017 Developed for UN-Habitat
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RESEARCH
COLLABORATIVE PLANNING VIA URBAN AGRICULTURE: TEH CASE OF TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS Journal of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems The city of Tegucigalpa today is a result of the rural-urban migration phenomenon triggered in the 1950s across Honduras, and the accompanying blueprint models of urban development at the time. Nowadays, the city is dominated by social disparity, urban violence, and environmental degradation. We question the adequacy of Tegucigalpa’s top-down planning system, and explore the concept of urban agriculture (UA) as a multifaceted lever that can provide building blocks for an alternative bottom-up strategy to address the intricate web of problems. Noteworthy among our discoveries is the potential of school gardens to serve as a channel for strategically achieving community goals. UA is a result of the citizens’ need to overcome food insecurity and hardship in the city. Still, the topic of active citizenship and bottom-up development is not yet consolidated in Tegucigalpa. Moreover, the city poses challenges regarding the resources needed for practicing UA and the diffusion of knowledge to the population. Nevertheless, steps must be further taken towards considering UA and its social assets—which may compensate the unfavorable access to resources in the urban area.
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THE OLD PENITENTIARY Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jun - Dec 2012 Degree Project Advisor: Edgardo Derbes The Old Penitentiary, located in the historic district of Tegucigalpa, flooded in 1998 during Hurricane Mitch losing its occupants and infrastructure. To date, the penitentiary remains abandoned while its historic buildings deteriorate—a loss for the architectural and political history of Honduras. Research in the area revealed the need for an arts and recreation center where local artists and students can develop their skills. Publis space is also under threat in the city center due to increasing crime rate. The design proposal suggests a reorganization of current site users and the public transportation system in the area to enable new uses. Landscape measures protect the buildings from the river, which rises again during the rainy season. To finalize, three intersected geodesic domes protect the heritage buildings while acting as visual branding for the penitentiary and the historic district over the long-run.
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TRANSVERSAL SECTION
SOUTHEAST VIEW
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OPEN FIELD AREA
CENTRAL PATIO
KIDS PLAYGROUND
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Solar angle: 50d, 3:00 p.m.
Solar angle: 50d, 9:00 a.m.
Sun-Path Diagram: Solar Angle= 50d, 9:00 a.m./3:00p.m.
Solar Envelope World Tower Building
Lot Building
WEST
Commercial Center
2nd Floor Reference Line
Back Buildings Street 45.30 m
EAST
Street 68.12 m
19.54 m
SOLAR ENVELOPE ANALYSIS
ESCAPING THE HEAT Wageningen, The Netherlands Apr - Jun 2014 Advisor: Marc Spiller Team: Daniel Scheerooren, Gendis Irawan, Rogier Uijen, Selma Galis
SITE OCCUPANCY ANALYSIS
The project proposes a site redevelopment in Sydney’s center using a solar and water sensitive approach to urban planning: 1) water as a valuable resource integrated into the urban water cycle; and 2) optimal use of energy and sunlight year-round on-site and in the surrounding areas. A thorough technical analysis of the neighborhood resulted in a set of design principles to meet passive design requirements.
Floor Space Index (FSI): (5 bottom) 2,537.60 m2 (18 floors) 1,005.61 m2 (4 top) + 812.42 m2 -----------------34,038.66 m2 /2,537.60 m2
F S I = 1 3 . 4 1
Lot Building 5 top floors
The solar envelope technique guided the height and orientation of the redevelopment. This, paired with a study of planning bylaws in the city, concluded that the lot should remain as residential use, leading to return on investment over the long-run.
World Tower Building
18 residential floors Back Buildings
5 bottom floors Street
Roof and rainwater harvesting calculations reveal that metal sloped roofs are the optimal choice for reducing the UHI effect of the lot and collecting rainwater during the rainy season.
45.30 m
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Street 68.12 m
19.54 m
Commercial Center
SOUTHEAST CORNER
NORTHWEST CORNER
SUGGESTED PROPORTIONS
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A NEW TONCONTÍN Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jan - Jun 2012
Advisor: Lisandro Calderón Team: Armando Rodríguez, Claudia Paguaga, Jessica Barahona, Johana Kafie, Melissa Rosales Given the dangers Toncontín Airport brings to Tegucigalpa’s citizens, we dared to imagine what would happen to the site if the airport was relocated. 1 2 3 4 5 6
The airport is a source of economic growth for the city’s South; its substitution requires an equal or better employment source. Additional services must also be provided to the surrounding population—recreational and cultural services lacking in the city. Our study revealed that Toncontin’s prescence does not fully benefit the city, negatively impacting people’s quality of life, environmental health, and the urban landscape. The regeneration proposal therefore stands on three essential pilars of urban planning: social wellbeing, economic gains, and ecological health.
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Terrace park Sports center Commercial area Business center Arts & culture center Recreational area
HEIGHTS & SHADOW TRYOUTS
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BEACHFRONT PROMENADE Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jan - Mar 2011
Advisor: Edgardo Derbes Team: Armando Rodríguez & Melissa Rosales The town of West Bay in Roatán island has great potential for eco-tourism—surrounded by mountains and in close proximity to the coral reef. Yet, lack of infrastructure and services deteriorates the reef reserve and water resources, and brings climate risks to the town. Businesses closure is also a common sighting due to the lack of economic opportunities in the area. We designed part of the town’s beachfront to contribute to the community, and showcase the kind of opportunities that sustainable urban development can bring. The proposal includes shopping and service areas as well as beach plazas, aimed at business renewal and attracting activity. A watefront promenade serves as protection measure against the tide, and as restpite for water transport vehicles. The promenade also acts as a boardwalk connecting the two beaches on either side of the peninsula.
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CROSS SECTION
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SECTION ‘A’
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jan - Mar 2012
Advisor: Joaquín Velásquez Team: Andrea Lupiac This housing project focused on developing a new building technique to lower construction costs and make housing units accessible to low-income communities—specifically single mothers and their children. Architects and other professionals often forget their skills can contribute to society’s wellbeing. This design became an opportunity to explore local construction techniques and redirect them towards social good. We adapted the exisiting BENO panel system to use locally produced handmade clay bricks assembled with concrete, resulting in an easy-to-build wall and roof panel. The panels can be assembled into a housing unit with minimal capacity development in the community. The accompanying house design can be built within a 40 m2 area—including all spaces needed for our target demographic—with an estimated cost of USD 10 thousand per housing unit.
WALL PANEL DETAIL
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NORTHEAST CORNER VIEW
SOUTHWEST CORNER VIEW
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ART STUDIO
SOUTHEAST CORNER VIEW
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Jan - Mar 2010 Advisor: Celia Avendaño Gutiérrez The overall design focuses on combining both a small workshop and gallery space in an artist’s studio. The surrounding landscape is an important feature—the inspiration for the resident artist. A rigorous site selection phase aimed at finding the perfect spot, a location with great views of Tegucigalpa’s hills and lots of natural light. Taking into consideration the site’s topography, the design features a dynamic space with large windows offering wide landscape views. The multi-story project has a different use on each level; the three main areas respond to the artist’s needs: a small gallery, workshop, and an apartment on the lower level for long working nights.
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GALLERY
ART STUDIO
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MODEL MAKING
ARCHITECTURAL & VIRTUAL
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PHOTOGRAPHY SHOTS & EDITING
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