Jennifer Del Rio - Professional Portfolio

jennifer J E N N D R del rio

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VALUE PROPOSITION Intermediate Designer with a passion and talent for developing ideas into tangible experiences while balancing design with the demands of construction and client needs. A valuable team player, but will lead when needed. Never shy, and always ready for a new challenge.

EXPERIENCE

Stanley, Beaman and Sears Saint Mary’s Science Hall - Job Captain

jennifer del rio delriojenn@outlook.com 352.284.1335 180 Jackson St. NE apt 7415 Atlanta, GA 30312

SPECIALTIES Proficient in : AutoCAD, 3Ds Studio Max [Vray], Rhino [Vray], Sketchup, Adobe Suite [Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator], Microstation (BIM), Microsoft Office, Excellent physical modeling and digital visualization skills, Fluent in English and Spanish.

Notre Dame, IN

- 90,000 sq ft addition/renovation including new laboratories, classrooms and proposed future lobby expansion.

- Main responsiblities include coordination of all civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical plans.

- Served as client contact base answering all departamental questions with regards to design, lab equipment specifications, and laboratory casework design.

- Responsible for the creation of construction documents and all details necessary for clear communication of design intent.

- Consistently collaborated with associate architect, consultants, and engineers to assure cohesiveness of design and documentation.

- Created all marketing/rendering work for client fundraising events and internal marketing endeavors.

West Central Behavioral Health Hospital - Project Designer Columbus, GA

- 33,000 sq ft interior renovation - Active team member in all facets of design from predesign to construction documentation.

- Primary roles involved creation of all necessary details and coordination of all structural drawings.

- Researched all applicable codes and design standards for behavioral health facilities.

- Participated in all client meetings and presentations playing an active role in explaining design decisions and collaborating with the client to resolve any pending issues or remarks.

2013-Current

Georgia Regional Behavioral Health Hospital - Project Designer Atlanta, GA

- 30,000 sq ft interior renovation - Involved with the project from design development through to construction documentation.

- Responsible for detailing of special millwork such as feature wall and custom designed desks.

- Responsible for research and application of behavioral health standards to ensure safety for clinicians and patient population.

- Involved in all coordination efforts with engineers and consultants.

Architecture + Interior Design - Project Manager

2012-2013

Tampa, FL

- Collaborated on 207,000 sq ft renovation of New York Life, Tampa headquarters. Assisted in finish selections, schematic designs and creation of construction drawings. Responsible for the creation of all architectural visualzations. Active participant in all client meetings and edits.

- Team member on 140,000 sq ft renovation of Bloomin Brands Headquarters. Main responsibilities included development of construction documentataion for custom millwork and interior design details. Also responsble for all visualizations.

- Other responsibitlies include verifying code compliance and creation of finish boards.

EDUCATION Arizona State University MArch

2010-2012

University of Florida Bachelors of Design with a focus on Architecture

2004-2009

REFERENCES Steve Denton Rebecca Karlowics Mike

education

st mary’s university science hall renovation/addition role : size: status : location:

Job Captain 77,000 sq ft renovation 16,000 addition Design Development Notre Dame, IN

St. Mary’s University was founded in 1852 and serves as an all female liberal arts college and sister school to Notre Dame.

The original science hall houses the physics, biology and chemistry departments and was constructed in 1955. Later in 1983 the Science Hall was expanded to serve a growing number of female scientist. Today, the University has once more outgrown their current facilities and is undergoing an expansion renovation which will house the growing number of female students enrolled in the sciences.

exterior wall sections

phase 1 green house addition Phase 1 of the addition is to provide the university with a new greenhouse which will replace the existing structure. This phase of construction has recently been completed and will be in use for the upcoming semester.

phase 2 classroom addition The second phase of the project includes the expansion of the first and second floors to include additional laboratory space furnished with new equipment. The addition will provide approximately 17,000 square feet.

phase 3 lobby expansion The final proposed portion of the expansion is the addition of a new lobby and student collaboration area.

This lobby will serve as a meeting space for students to informally study, meet, and collaborate. It will feature student thesis work as the center of design exhibiting the progress the science hall has made over the years.

education

a nding Currently the science hall is composed of long corridors which serve as the main circulation into laboratories and offices. The overall concept for design is to give each discipline - physics, biology and chemistry - a unique branding lending to a singular experience per floor.

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works

corridor revitalization A main desire of the University is to provide more gathering and informal interactive spaces for their students.

In an effort to convert under utilized, circulation space into a unique experience the design aims to provide alcoves, which are close to student classrooms, as transitory study areas.

These alcoves will be equipped with power, so students can take full advantage of the devices they so ubiquitously use.

collaboration

The final phase of the project aims to give the science hall a new presence and sense of entrance. This lobby will also serve as a collaborative area for students.

floor plans

lower level completed greenhouse

ground level

second level

Phasing for this project is of utmost importance. Construction and demolition will take place in strategic phases to lessen any class interruptions which may occur. The basement will be completed first to serve as relocation space for the classrooms on the first and second floors.

laboratory design non majors chemistry teaching lab - accommodates 20 students - new equipment includes 4 fume hoods.

collaborative teaching lab - separated into three zones instrumentation, instruction, and characterization.

- each zone includes flammable and chemical storage and a fume hood.

- lab tables designed to provide as much clear space as possible with hanging reagent shelving.

instrumentation room - houses chemistry department instruments used for both teaching and routine research applications.

Instruments include (but not limited to) Spectrophometer, gas chromatograph, fluorimeter, osmometer and a solvent purification system.

study alcoves study alcoves housed along corridor walls will serve the student population as informal study areas.

behavioral health

proposed renovation of existing gymnasium

transformation existing gymnasium within current facility

west central georgia regional hospital behavioral health renovation role : size: status : location:

Project Designer 33,000 renovation In Construction Colombus, GA

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is one of the few forensic state run facilities. This campus permanently houses its population and offers recreational facilities to offer several different forms of therapy. The aim of the renovation is to fulfill the hospital’s needs for classroom space while offering the population a pleasantly designed, less institutional, humanizing environment. Security of both staff and the population was thoroughly taken into account when designing all features of the hospital to keep in line with general behavioral health guidelines and precautions.

The true challenge involved implementing all safety standards while making it feel as inviting as possible.

socialization

The current gymnasium was built in the 1950’s and is being used for recreational sporting activities and meetings. To lessen the institutional feel of the facility, a carefully chosen color palette was implemented which would be cheerful and welcoming.

“humanizing�

main feature wall clad

conceptual rendering of renovated gym

healing atmospheres

wall sections showing punched windows in existing cmu

The double sided feature wall serves as a focal point as well as storage for gym equipment and shackles. Within the walls are the stairs which lead to the mezzanine storage level .

welcoming

hidden details Some of the population are escorted to the facilities in shackles. Discreet storage area s were provided on the north and southern portion of the wall. These storage areas are designed to blend into the overall design . This design of the storage serves as an example of integrating aesthetic with institutional requirements.

safety

welcoming lobby

floorplan design

During visits to the facility some of the population has visiting family and friends.

The lobby design provides a space for them to safetly meet and interact .

The floor plan separated the staff areas to the east and the general population to the west. The east wing houses the solitary room, medication room, staff break area and exam rooms. There are two secure points of entry. In addition, there are several staff work areas which are located on the west to give the clinicians a place to work close to the population.

visual connections

georgia regional behavioral health hospital role : size: status : location:

Project Designer 29,000 sq ft renovation In Construction Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Regional Behavioral Health Hospital serves a population of individuals which will be released back into society. The facility offers classes which teach daily life activities such as washing and cooking. Other classes offered include music and art lessons, as well as computer classes. The aim of the facility to encourage the population to be self sufficient and provide them with the skills to do so. Due to the fact that this facility is used as a recovery and rehabilitation center it was imperative that the design reflect an environment conducive to rehabilitation.

open circulation Current construction progress

current construction - corridor to nurses stations

transcedence

feature wall details

feature wall The feature wall serves as a separation between the clinical spaces and the general lobby. As a focal point images and quotes of several individuals who have dealt with mental illness lines the walls.

inspirational lives

soothing pallette computer room

lobby

exam room

medications

nurses station

art

class

life skills room

floor plan The radial design for the floor plan was inspired by the holistic idea of healing and rehabilitation.

Various classrooms are located along the perimeter allowing the nurses and all of the back of house activities such as medications, director’s office, and solitary confinement room to be housed within.

This allows the clinicians an open view of what is happening within the classrooms. In addition, by having the center be a circular feature, the floor plan has eliminated long corridors in exchange for open seating areas.

reflected ceiling plan The design of the ceiling reinforces the idea of a center nuclear. All of the lights radiate out towards the exterior culminating into four large 6’ drum fixtures . These large fixtures pay homage to the previously existing skylights which were demolished during a roof repair. Hard ceilings were used through most of the facility to keep in line with behavioral health safety standards.

Ronald McDonald House - Baltimore role : size: status : location:

Lead Designer 50,000 sq ft Conceptual Baltimore, MD

The Ronald McDonald organization has helped myriads of families through the most troubling times in their lives. The model for care has changed over the years from a quick stop for parents to a more semi permanent residence for entire families. This change in care has lead many of the original homes to expand and/or build new facilities to meet their growing needs.

The original proposal asked for 50 individual rooms, including 10 suites which would serve families needing to have extended stays, plenty of parking (site permitting), and a large ample kitchen and play area.The presentation aimed at showing a variety of configurations each with an individualized design focus and intended designed interactions.

Several options were presented with regards to parking highlighting the amount of ground or street presence which the site would permit in comparison to the allotted parking spaces it could accommodate.

The organization was not clear whether underground parking were a viable option at the moment, and thus needed a look at what other opportunities the site afforded.

conceptual rendering

option 1 central gathering spaces

option 2 indoor/outdoor gathering spaces

option 3 maximize occupancy count

The Ronald McDonald organization has a strong desire to build friendships and lasting relationships within the home and wanted the architecture to encourage such interactions.

The varying array of options aimed at showing the trade off between maximum capacity (i.e. maximum amount of rooms one could fit) and accommodating not only families but a varying degree of auxiliary spaces which could foster casual interactions or lend themselves to comfortable secluded spaces of refuge. option 1 underground parking

option 2 surface parking only

option 3 above ground parking garage

children’s hospital of san antonio

Conceptual Rendering

Ronald McDonald House - Jacksonville

Stamford Children’s Hospital

new york life corporate renovation role : size: status : location:

Project Designer 170,000 Construction Complete Tampa, FL

conceptual rendering of board room

Ai Collaorative is presently deigning the renovation of all three existing NYL Tampa campus. Each floor of the existing buildings are being completely redesigned with standardized offices, new conference room and newly created common open huddle areas to promote spontaneous collaborative meetings. In addition, the CEO requested a sleek, and refined new board room to reflect his personalty. the room seats 22 at the custom built, frosted white glass conference table and 27 along the perimeter of the room. Behind the 20’ modular arts feature wall resides a separate waiting area and kitchen. conceptual rendering of gathering spaces

EthiopiaStudio2.0 travel graduate studio fall 2011

ethiopia studio

In collaboration with Mesganu Arga and through the help of Keri and Brian DeGuzman, Arizona State University, the Woreda Educational Bureau, and DeBartolo Architects, the members of the EthiopiaStudio2.0 had the unique and unbelievable opportunity to design a new school in the rural region of Gurage, Ethiopia.

Project Lead Jack DeBartolo Members: Sergio Carrasco Jennifer Del Rio Johanna Collins Lauren Loosveldt Yan Ren Patrick Bailey Jeff Clancy Jennifer Pankratz Ernesto Lopez Mathew Wilson Sylvia Vargas

The school will address the educational needs of the local community and provide an opportunity for the children of Shebraber to complete elementary, junior, and high school, opening for themselves all the doors of future potential.

The renovation/ addition will increase the number and quality of classrooms, provide space for a library and computer center, and will bring hope for the future by changing the cycle of poverty through education.

EthiopiaStudio2.0 Members

EthiopiaStudio2.0 developed the master plan, landscape design, architectural design, and construction documents for the immediate construction of these desperately needed facilities to support the growth of education and potential in the Shebraber community.

Courtyard view of Classrooms

BIG ideas social growth

cultural weaving

master plan

classrooms passively optimized classrooms administration/workshop entry creating a threshold of control, facilitating public connection, fostering interconnection labs expansion to electricity allows science labs, nodes of interaction were strategically placed throughout the campus to foster and support relationships between students. personal relationships, extended families, and communities are a key part of survival and culture in ethiopia.

forest

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the essence of ethiopia is exemplified by cultural and social layers which overlap on the street. this translated into the interweaving of programs and indoor/outdoor spaces throughout the campus.

restrooms memorial creating a place of memory & reflection, honoring and remembering the past

plaza elevation

pastoral elevation

axonometric views of facade components were created to internationally communicate design intention and facilitate the communication of construction details.

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1 1” steel framing system for bench seating

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1 metal framing

1 barn door track

2 chalkboard surface

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3 2 2” eucalyptus

plaza elevation

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1/4” steel door panel

in keeping with the ethiopian standard of 50 children per classroom the organization aims to ease circulation and control the views towards the active plaza while allowing ample view of the passive pastoral.

storage

50 students

blackboard

Pastoral

Entry Scaled Circulation Benches

Benches

Plaza

landscape the creation of what constituted plaza and pastoral was paramount to the overall concept of the classroom. in recognition of the importance of outdoor space to both ethiopian culture and education, plazas were designed that facilitated play and learning. the interstitial space between classrooms was designated according to the size of the vegetation as either a zone for learning, playing, or retreat. these zones were later reinforced with the design of several components created from the existing building materials on site. the landscape therefore, became as essential to the design as the classroom itself.

the lapa in ethiopian culture is representative of social gatherings, meals, and collaborative work environments. traditionally, each household will have an outdoor covered area, and designates this as a special communal space. in keeping with this idea, a lapa of proportion enough to handle the 2,000 children was designed. this lapa will serve as a gathering space for school events, an extension of outdoor space for the administration, as well as a place for the community to come together on market days to sell goods produced on campus and from home..

jennifer del rio delriojenn@outlook.com 352.284.1335 180 Jackson St. NE apt 7415 Atlanta, GA 30312

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