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EXPERIENCE
ANDRES DE LA ROCHA
designer
SOFTWARE
sketch up
adobe suite
revit
EDUCATION
Architectural Designer | June 2023-Present
Design Intern | June-December 2022
SHEPLEY BULFINCH, Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
• Projects: BUMCT Playzone & TU Smith Renovations
• Collaborate with and assist architects and interior designers with conceptual designs and material exploration in SketchUp, Miro & hand sketches.
• Construction documents, building modifications and 3D design proposals in Revit, Bluebeam and Enscape.
Design Intern | June-August 2018
ORCUTT | WINSLOW, Phoenix, AZ
• Projects: Central High School Renovations
• Assist and collaborate with senior staff in conceptual design and material exploration in Photoshop, SketchUp & Twinmotion.
• Construction documents and building modifications in ArchiCAD and Revit.
Master of Architecture | M.Arch (2023) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
• Projects: Deep Attentiveness & Multifamily Housing
Bachelor of Science in Design | Interior Design (2019) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
• Projects: Work Environments & Design Build
BUMCT PLAYZONE
BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON SHEPLEY BULFINCH IN PROGRESS (CA) TUCSON, AZ.
DEEP ATTENTIVENESS
ED PASTOR TRANSIT CENTER ASU
SPRING 2023 PHOENIX, AZ.
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
19TH AVE & DUNLAP ASU FALL 2022 PHOENIX, AZ.
DESIGN BUILD
INTERCONNECT_PLAY ASU
SPRING 2019 MESA, AZ.
WORK ENVIRONMENTS
INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM FALL 2018 SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
REVIT, SKETCH UP, MIRO, BLUEBEAM
ASSISTED INTERIOR DESIGNER AND ARCHITECT IN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND INTERIOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
BUMCT PLAYZONE
in the summer of 2022, our team was tasked with the rewarding opportunity of creating a central pediatrics care area for banner health where patients from infants to 18-year-olds could disconnect from the hospital environment and escape to a healing oasis.
from early schematic design, we worked closely with banner child life specialists and the campus planning staff, holding a series of stakeholder meetings that integrated feedback from staff, patients and families. the conversations sparked a visioning experience on how to develop a dual-purpose environment : one where child life specialists can work with patients on education and that provides enjoyable activities while integrating comfort and medical play for child development.
the banner playzone is a space where wellness truly happens. patients and staff were at the forefront of each consideration with details meticulously designed through the eyes of a child . we prioritized the children’s health and well-being. in the hospital, children are getting medical treatment that is both emotionally and physically draining for patients and their families. these spaces allow the children to distance themselves from the realities of the hospital, escaping to experience joy and be themselves.
sketches
the in-between parti diagram
• a chance for a double loaded corridor through the middle of the space.
• possible separation of programming on opposite ends (quiet to loud and/or closed to open).
• diversity of experience when it comes to the journey of the space.
organizing programming and circulation following the in-between parti diagram concept.
• in-between spaces.
selecting key areas within the programming to highlight and group like ambiances.
spatial relationships.
scope existing legend
preliminary conceptual design plan/elevation sketches showing spatial relevance and color story of key spaces.
BUMCT PLAYZONE
PLAYZONE FIRST FLOOR PLAN - KEYNOTES
graphic diagram
the desert inspired graphic, integrated as part of the patient experience, bookends the playzone and weaves the story along the common corridor. the installation provides an opportunity for continuity and way-finding and helps patients move seamlessly through the space. color, textures and patterns are at the heart of the expression and create a dynamic and colorful backdrop to the overall experience.
inspiration
the inspiration for the overall graphic piece was a combination of geometric shapes, colors and patterns found in the desert landscape and the morphing that occurs within those elements. with that in mind, we empathize with the patients and their journey so we wanted to represent it in a graphic and transformative way to alleviate their treatment experience.
artist iteration
this project encompasses my observations of the site in a territorial manner and unifies them in an organic yet functional way. these observations let me to explore the possibilities of the site by means of its potential hydrological aspects and revive/re-purpose the site’s characteristics to enable impromptu exhibitions . bodies of water have always had a positive interaction with humans for years. whether is used as a congregation place or as means of survival. specifically, native indigenous tribes have always had a positive relationship towards rainwater and its harvest for crops, food, and other lifestyle practices. more often than not, they would perform rituals in times of drought for it to come and nourish the place they would settle in. so, introducing this positive connotation of rain into a place like south phoenix, where it has had a negative impact throughout the years due to negligence, is important for its community. bringing this aspect of abundance when it comes to rainwater and its positive impact for communities to the site was allowed by connecting the bodies of water, organically or deliberately, according to the site weather conditions. these conditions would let gradual performative exhibitions happen in site and would emphasize the positive effect of growth.
water bodies attracts humans and animals alike/gravitational pull.
water bodies start to connect and branch out from main source.
connections between water bodies on site and play with the idea of overflow/abundance.
first iteration of physical model showing disruptions on site.
thinking of the site in a hydrological aspect that encompasses the general process and states of water on site.
design how model is going to be embedded into the partition.
model site observations in a territorial way to highlight important aspects.
first iteration of overall board and layout including drawings/vignettes/physical model.
vignettes visually highlighting important sightings of site.
base drawing showing the initial observations of site in a territorial and condensed manner.
secondary water harvesting nodes.
water harvesting funnel that becomes part of a performative exhibition.
water fountain opens up to site and becomes a congregational space. retention basin.
adjacent pond overflowing into site.
geometric representation of ideas and purposes that resurfaced during my observations and disruptions transfered into other adjacent and opposite sites.
visual research about the site and its adjacent entities by explorations and observations made throughout the semester.
section cutting through the layers of space showing the hydrological state of the site through the lens of rain water and its positive impact to the south phoenix community.
MULTI-FAMILY
experiencing an exponential growth in population over the last couple of years, phoenix has struggled to provide affordable housing for locals and all of its new immigrants. just in the last year, there has been more than a 30% increase in the price of apartment rental in metro phoenix while wages for workers have only gone up 6%; leaving a lot of people behind misplaced and on the verge of homelessness.
the study area, located in 19th avenue and dunlap, has a medium household income (mhi) of 30% lower than the city’s mhi, so providing below market rate affordable units would be ideal. in addition, incorporating a mixed-income and mixed-use component to the project is essential to the area to become feasible and fruitful. being located adjacent to a high-capacity transportation system, the site is highly congested with diverse individuals. with that in mind, creating a healthy and thriving community for people of different demographics where their well-being and welfare is the top priority.
arranging buildings diagonally to create safety pinch points around the perimeter and for a better air circulation throughout.
design according to a high pedestrian traffic area with commercial front.
soften the pinch points to create a better pedestrian circulation and emphasize shared programming.
phasing the construction in two phases to smoothly transition out the tenants into a new space.
plan amenities parallel to central circulation for easy access from units.
amenities should have an easy transition from units and have a 360° view to its surroundings.
library and community center branch out from center circulation.
section showing the transition between unit>porch>balcony and railing system that shades the building.
existing commercial building to be kept during 1st phase. part of existing parking to be kept during 1st phase. phasing to be determined by existing property lines.
neighborhood with no community focused spaces.
existing commercial spaces to be relocated after completion of phase 1 and start of phase 2.
86 parking spots for residents and commercial spaces.
not pedestrian-friendly, highly-trafficked corner with variety of commercial options.
neighborhood with no community focused spaces.
car-centric
car-centric
servicing surrounding neighborhoods.
small, car-centric neighborhood with no community focused spaces.
high-density, market rate apartment complex with no 3 or 4 bedroom options.
car-centric, senior living rv park with not enough community focused spaces nor planned to be considered to its specific users.
technical school focused on the healthcare field.
high-density, market rate apartment complex with no 3 or 4 bedroom options.
19th ave & dunlap light rail station most used public transport intersection in the area.
DESIGN BUILD IN COLLABORATION WITH VANESSA D. LOZANO, EMILY NICOLL, CHLOE ZUNIGA, LAURYN NELSON, IVY WANG
RHINO, SKETCHUP, ILLUSTRATOR, THE DESIGN SCHOOL SHOP
ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER
our concept for our pod is symbiosis which means “interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.” to put that definition into context, we decided to not constrain ourselves into one pod, but to interact with our surroundings and take advantage of the site as a whole in order to enjoy inter_play as one entire unit. following the concept of interaction between organisms, we were inspired by a bead maze and milano, the music store that’s on site. a bead maze is something thats very familiar to anybody of any age and it’s made of connections, which goes back to our original concept of organisms interacting and connecting with each other. we also wanted to interact with our surroundings, so we decided to create “cajones” , a spanish drum, that would reference the music store but also our peer’s projects. they serve as additional and non-fixed seating for the public to enjoy other installations.
address 16 w main st mesa, az 85201
tempe
mesa
scottsdale
gilbert
located in the heart of downtown mesa, the site is composed of an alley in between two buildings that opens up to main street which is the most trafficked street in the city, both by vehicle transportation and pedestrian. the alley was used prior as a service route for restaurants and other commercial spaces around and now is closed off and converted into an open community space thats hosts various events like the mesa prototyping festival , which was the host of our design built project.
the city challenged us to design an interactive “pod” for the community that would last for the run of the festival. the site was divided into six 8’ x 8’ squares for each group in the class. since the beginning, our group decided that our project would be interactive and not constrained into one spot . we came up with different ideas of how we can interact through everyone’s project and we thought that a bead maze and the “cajones” would be the best idea for the site. they both promote the idea of being physically interactive while being unfixed to one place.
concept
site pictures
looking south
looking south through corridor
looking north
view from main street
bead maze
kid size cajon legend
adult size cajon
we decided to create two cajones, one for children and one for adults. the cajon would be unfixed , so that it can be moved throughout the site to accommodate seating for visitors. the cajones are made from 1/2” sheets of plywood cut to size, then sanded to create a smooth surface to later paint with acrylic latex paint, then finally sealed to make it more durable. the children sized cajon measures 13”x13”x15” (wxlxh) and the adult size cajon measures 15”x15”x18” (wxlxh).
connections
both cajones were built the same way. each side panel of the cajon is screwed at a 30 degree angle from the inside. it was made intentionally so that the connections would not show on the outside , making a smooth and aesthetically pleasing seamless surface. the top panel is attached the same way after all of the side panels are connected, all of the connection points that connect the top panel are made from the inside as well.
sound system + base
cajones are a type of spanish drum that makes a sound when you hit them on the side. with that in mind, a snare is attached inside the cajon and the sound is released through the circle perforation on the side panel. the circle measures 5 inches in diameter in both cajones to allow for the sound to travel. to finalize, the base is screwed to the bottom to close off all sides and 4”x4”x1/2” legs are attached at the bottom of the base for the cajon to not damaged when its dislocated.
we cut the conduit into different sized pieces before bending them. to create the twists and curves, we used a metal bender. we would feed a piece of conduit through and slowly tighten the curve. assembling the pieces to create a continuous track consisted of trial and error since the machine we were using could not guarantee 100% accuracy.before screwing the conduit together, we wedged a 4” piece of pipe between each connection in order to give it extra strength and stability. when all of the conduit got connected we screwed it in four fifferent spots.
we cut 6” circles with a 2” perforation in the center on a ¾” sheet of plywood with the cnc machine, stacked 4 pieces and adhere them together to give us the circumference and width to create half of the bead. then it’s taken into the cnc machine again to create the half sphere shape. then the two sphere halves are glued together to be sanded down to create the bead. all of the beads are then sealed with a couple layers of sealant for duration.
the base follows the same construction as the cajones with the way the panels are screwed together. once the bottom panel is attached, a coupling is then screwed onto the bottom panel from the inside of the base to keep the conduit in place. the coupling then feeds a 3 feet long conduit that becomes the start of the maze on each base. the base is then filled with sand to support the lateral loads of the movements necessary to interact with the bead maze. the top panel of the base is then fed through the conduit and then screwed shut. all of this is done on site.
AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, VRAY, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP
the city of san francisco is rapidly becoming the staple of the west coast when it comes to innovation, culture and diversity. with that in mind, the city is organized in a unique way to accommodate different kinds of neighborhoods, and also its original topography that is very particular to san francisco. when one thinks of the city’s essence, we think of how the hills have become a sort of landmark that people want to see and experience. we were inspired by the organic formations the city was build upon and it’s surrounding areas to reach a higher hierarchy in the programing planning of the office. the massing and organization of the spaces are arranged in a way that it mimics the city’s design ; downtown being the center of the office where most people gather, and the surrounding neighborhood of the city being the workstations and individual offices in the perimeter of the space.
2ndst townsentdst
coast line
transportation routes major roads minor roads paths green spaces site legend address 139 townsend st suite 150 san francisco. ca 94107 vicinity san francisco
sausalito
oakland
ilf’s suite exists at a structure with a history of over 100 years. the 1909 warehouse was constructed following the 1906 earthquake in san francisco representing a period of recovery and rebirth of the city. the building features heavy timber construction and brick masonry . structural seismic upgrades were added in 1988 in the perimeter of the building. the 139 townsend structure is comprised of five floors. the total scope requiring renovation includes 3,700 sq-ft on the ground floor , and 10,205 sq-ft on the second floor . however, there is a mezzanine that is currently occupied by another tenant and is not permitted to be altered during the renovation.
client
ilf is an international law firm specializing in the technology and life science industries. they are the premiere legal advisor for many of the tech startups and conglomerates in the san francisco area. the firm believes client service to be the cornerstone of their practice , and they strive to act as strategic partners to their clients by leveraging expertise to provide innovative, responsive, and cost effective legal services.
program
ilf maintains an existing san francisco presence in the financial district and a headquarters at palo alto. however, the firm recently acquired a suite at the 139 townsend location in the south of market (soma) district to provide their employees and client with an atmosphere deviating from the traditional law office. the soma office is to exist as an experimental office providing new ways of collaboration . the program is to include team spaces and locations designated for heads-down work. the key to the location is providing a variety of spaces for various work modes to align with the idea that there is ‘no one way to work’.
color pallete
2nd floor
1st floor looking to mezzanine
original 3d massing of building scope + activity based programming
breaking down of original 3d massing + assign different heights and forms to follow concept
elevations of programming relationships + diagrammatically concept idea
activity-based programming
we divided the programming into multiple categories: gathering, nomadic and resource . it gave us room to play with the massing of the space. we wanted the center of the floor to be a gathering area with the supporting programming in the perimeter of that. we were inspired by the layout of the city , different ceiling heights in the gathering zones (purple) like downtown san francisco, and linear blocks in the nomadic (blue) and resource (orange) zones like the neighborhoods outside of it.
of scope legend
nomadic requires quiet spaces where there would exist limited interruptions . these quiet places include the private offices and the work lounge. the locations are somewhat secluded from the distraction of others and general office noise. they are strategically positioned to remain quiet . for example, on the second floor, the private offices are located in the perimeter of the building, the farthest from the large meeting core areas.
gathering is often an overlooked work mode, it is essential to recharge to maintain an adequate level of productivity and job satisfaction. for this purpose, there are many opportunities to socialize throughout the design. the large work flex area in the first floor acts as an escape from the office for moments of refuge. moreover, the large pantry on the second floor also provides many opportunities for impromptu discussions and meetings over a cup of coffee.
resource occurs in formal and informal environments (both is private offices and common areas). all of the private offices offer resources areas for lawyers to come to without the need to go to common areas. collaboration areas are also complemented with resource hubs to make it a better work flow for them.
1st floor
2nd floor
1. open flex space/co-working
2. reception
3. pantry/break area
4. medium meeting room
5. office
6. storage 7. admin station
1. working lounge
library
pantry 4. large meeting room
5. no window office
6. exterior window office
7. medium meeting room
8. working stations
9. storage
10. admin station
11. mail/copy
12. phone room
13. print station
14. wellness room
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