Benjamin J. Rosas, Assoc. AIA
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Table of Contents Creative Work
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UTSA College of Architecture
Alamo Heights Digital Library Reviewing Practitioners: Matt Morris - Lake | Flato, Alfred Brice - Marmon Mok Recognition: AIA Student Gallery Honoree exhibited at the Center for Architecture - San Antonio & the College of Architecture at UTSA
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Concepción Park Aquatic Center Reviewing Staff: Andrew Perez, Rick Lewis Recognition: Outstanding Studio Project
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Low-Income Sustainable Housing Design Collaborative: Ben Rosas, Jeremy Wood, Edgar Moralez, Andrew de la Garza Reviewing Practitioners: Lyndsay Thorn - Thorn+Graves, Lewis Fisher - Fisher Heck Recognition: Exhibited at the College of Architecture
Professional Work
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Hill Country Contemporary
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Ranger Creek Ranch
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St. David’s Episcopal School - Model
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SCHI Pavilion at the Methodist Mission Home
Ed Urbanek Designs
Thorn+Graves Architects
Personal Work
Volunteer Initiative
Design Collaborative: Volunteer Initiative San Antonio Ben Rosas, Garret Brown, Daiki Tsutsumi, Aldo Vega Support Practitioners: Structural - Larry Rickels - JQ Eng. Architectural - Kevin Mclellan, Diane Hays, Darryl Ohlenbusch, Armando Araiza 3
Alamo Heights Digital Library AIA Student Gallery Honoree
Project Description
The site of the proposed Digital Library and Mixed-use facility is located on a sloped, transitional block between commercial and residential areas within Alamo Heights in San Antonio. The east side of the site faces a popular community street, Broadway, and the west side faces a neighborhood. The library/residential program was chosen as an effort to promote social activity within the neighborhoods and to provide a setting for community gathering. Alamo Heights High School and The University of the Incarnate Word are located just blocks away from the site. Since no other library exists in Alamo Heights this illustrates the need for a shared learning environment.
Library Entrance View
Creative Work Cultural Sustainability
299’
SETBACK AREA
150’
PROPERTY AREA
With the advancement of the digital age, the need for educating the public on the latest technology has grown. The digital library program exposes the latest and greatest techonological advances while it also exposes a small community to a global database of knowledge. The design utilizes vernacular material found in governmental and institutional projects in Alamo Heights in order to build apon the existing architectural language. Since the community encourages maintaining this architectural style, the design calls for a renovation of the existing building which will define a new streetscape. The society needs a community social gathering and N learning space.
100’ EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT 6000 SF
BUILDABLE AREA 12000 SF
Existing Conditions Plan
Broadway
Live/Work Residential Units
Proposed Site Plan
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Digital Library
Penthouse Residential Units
Alta
Street Level Framing Plan
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Open Web Joist Framing K-Series 18K3 4’ O.C. W6X9 Columns 32’ O.C. W12X26 Beams 32’ O.C.
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Inslee
Cafe
Massing Studies 5
Alamo Heights Digital Library Floorplans C Broadway
retaining wall
property line
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retaining wall 3
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slope
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slope
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metal screen
Alta
pe
slo
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waste/recycle containers
retaining wall
private park
Sub Level Plan
property/ fence line
green buffer
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two way drive
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2hr fire separation
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screen deck
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pedestrian street
pedestrian street 5
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patio
property line
screen deck
Commercial Parking (45 spaces) Residential Parking (12 spaces) Residential Storage Mechanical Elevator Lobby Reception Desk Patio Courtyard and Open Green Community Leasable Space - 1504sf Technology Retail - 1024sf Media Production - 1024sf Security Office - 225sf Cafe - 756sf Salon and Spa - 3013sf Live/Work Loft - 1280 sf Penthouse - 1240 sf Gallery/Lobby - 1024 sf Circulation Desk Seating/Flex - 1024 sf Computer Seating - 1024 sf Class/Flex Room Study Rooms - 1024 sf Restroom Locker Room Break Room Server Room Work Room Meeting Room Director’s Office Office Storage
Inslee
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
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heritage tree
property line
Street Level Plan
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A 20 patio 4
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25 26 gallery walk
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shade skin
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shade skin
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Library Level Plan
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Vertical Space Diagraming
Creative Work
Structure Diagram 1
northeast birdseye
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
West-East Site Section C
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Library Level 40' - 0"
Street Level 24' - 0" 16' - 0"
Res. Sub Level 12' - 0"
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Res. Level 2 36' - 0"
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Penthouse Level 38' - 0"
Res. Roof Plate 48' - 0"
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Library Roof Level 56' - 0"
Penthouse Roof Plate
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Sub Level 8' - 0"
North-South Site Section A 7 1
north-south section 1/16" = 1'-0"
Alamo Heights Digital Library North Wall Detail Section
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Creative Work East Stair Detail Section
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Alamo Heights Digital Library
Inslee Parking Entrance
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North Streetscape
Creative Work
Library Street View
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Concepci贸n Park Aquatic Center
Northeast Entrance
Program
Concepci贸n park is located south of central San Antonio adjacent to the historic Mission Concepci贸n and on the southern portion of the San Antonio River. The scope of this project aims at fighting an epidemic of childhood obesity with a community activity place. The concept was drawn from the bell towers of Mission Concepci贸n. During the era that the mission was occupied these bells acted as a way to call the people of the community to gather and to warn them of any impending danger. Now that the bells of the church tower are inactive the need for calling the community to action is imperative.
Creative Work
Existing Site Diagram
Proposed Site Plan 13
Concepci贸n Park Aquatic Center
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Concepci贸n Park Aquatic Center
North Arial
North Sitting Area View down Paseo del Concepci贸n
South Arial
Southwest Training Bldg.
View down Paseo Del Rio
Paseo del Rio Section 2
Paseo del Rio Section
Paseo del Concepci贸n Section 16
Creative Work
Aquatic Structure Section 17
Low-Income Sustainable Housing Project Description
This project is a direct response to the growing number of poverty stricken families living in or near downtown. In a group of four, we were to design and build a prototype of low income housing. Location and contextual knowledge were determined by a student study from the previous year. Our task was to take that knowledge and design a contextually sensitive, environmentally responsible, and affordable home for a family of five.
Creative Work
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Low-Income Sustainable Housing
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Creative Work
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Low-Income Sustainable Housing 1 3 5
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Creative Work
Detail Section 1- Roof composed of re-purposed corrugated metal siding, 1x nailers set on axis for air circulation, moisture barrier, 3/4” sheathing, 1-1/2” air space, 6” batt insulation, 2x8 rafter, 1/2” Gyp board 2- Top plate at 8’-0” from finished floor
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3- Insect Screen made of 1x and wire mesh 4- Roof flashing and gutter
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5- Exterior rain screen wall composed of recycled screen print aluminum panels 30”x40” wrapped on 1/2” OSB, 2x2 nailer, 1” rigid insulation, tyvek, 1/2” sheathing, 2x4 stud wall and batt insulation, 1/2” gyp board 6- Wall flashing 7- Treated 2x4 sole plate 8- Exterior hardi-plank siding, tyvek, 1/2” sheathing, 2x4 stud wall and batt insulation, 1” rigid insulation, 1/2” gyp board 9- 4” Concrete slab on grade, select fill compact earth
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10- Storage closet offset from frame line
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Hill Country Contemporary
Project Description
Nestled in the Texas hill country, the image above is a representation of a built project designed by Ed Urbanek. This model was a gift to the client and is used to market the company. The other images on these pages are a conceptual
design driven by the original plan above. These models are used for marketing purposes. Each of these scenes were created to express a dramatic setting in an effort to communicate the uniqueness of each project and to highlight the most prominent qualities of each.
built project
Professional Work - Ed Urbanek Designs
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Ranger Creek Ranch
home studies
Project Description
This project started in the design development stages of the project. Having just learned about integrated project delivery, we made a conscious effort to utilize the strength of building modeling and collaborative work. This model went through a series of eight design iterations, each bettering the original design and making the client happy. While the design matured, each model grew with greater and greater detail. While in direct communication with the client, builder,
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and interior designer, we were able to use the model to illustrate potential problems and potential solutions in a timely manor. Thus, decisions were made faster and more accurate. This led to greater quality home in the same amount of time as a standard project and a happy client. With the model as a design advantage, we looked through solar studies, spacial arrangement, project placement, massing, fenestration, construction processes, interior architecture, and many more project details that otherwise may
have been overlooked in a traditional process of design. Since the completion of this project, Ed Urbanek has utilized this process in recognition of its success in producing quality works, reducing waste, increasing the value of each project, maximizing efficiency, and making satisfied clients.
Built project shown on the bottom of opposite page.
Professional Work - Ed Urbanek Designs
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St. David’s Episcopal School
Professional Work - Thorn+Graves Architects Project Description
This model was created to represent a small private school designed by Thorn+Graves Architects. The architecture is 1/16� in section and the topography is 3/32� hand cut basswood. My task was to integrate a topographic overlay on the already designed plan and then create a model of both existing and proposed structures by interpreting site photographs and drawings. When the model was complete, it was given to the clients as a fund-raising tool.
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St. David’s Episcopal School
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Professional Work - Thorn+Graves Architects
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SCHI Pavilion at the Methodist Mission Home
Personal Work - Volunteer Initiative
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SCHI Pavilion at the Methodist Mission Home
proposed pavilion
Project Description
Began in the summer of 2010, Volunteer Initiative San Antonio is a group of four college students eager to utilize their talents for the betterment of their community. All of the work showcased on these pages was a collaborative volunteer effort between the four of the team members. This is a Design+Build Pavilion for the Southwest Center for Higher Independence of a non-profit organization called The Methodist Mission Home. The SCHI program is designed to teach disabled young adults to become independent productive members of society.
I-10 281
I-35 151
I-410 I-10
I-90 1604
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Methodist Mission Home
Contact: Garrett Brown Cell: 214-717-7503 E-mail: garrettbbrown@gmail.com
6487 Whitby Road
Phase 1 - (P1) San Antonio, TX 78240 Fence Relocation and (210) 696-2410 Ramp Renovation To learn(P1) more about Methodist Mission Home’s programs and services please visit Phase 2 - (P2) www.mmhome.org
Pavilion and Brick Paving
(P3)
Phase 3 - (P3) Landscaping (P2)
(P1)
proposed pavilion site plan 34
past
Personal Work - Volunteer Initiative
present
proposed pavilion images 35
Benjamin J. Rosas, Assoc. AIA http://issuu.com/ben_rosas/docs/portfolio
Objective Seeking a career to actively challenge and further my knowledge of the world around me through thoughtful and responsible place-making.
Work Experience Sept. 2011 - Present
Mitchell Design Consultancy
San Antonio, Texas
Architectural Design Intern • • • • • Jan 2007- Aug. 2011
Presentation graphics Conceptual design and modeling of retail facilities Preparation of design proposals Spacial diagrams and adjacency studies Massing and color scheme studies
Ed Urbanek Designs
San Antonio, Texas
Lead 3-D and Graphic Artist/Design Intern • • • • • • • May 2011
Preparation of plans, sections, elevations, detail sheets Research building products for value and efficiency Perform lighting analysis on residential design Site and space planning studies Site visits, meetings, reports Drafting and detailing of residential design 3D modeling and graphic design of company marketing material
Thorn+Graves Architects
San Antonio, Texas
3-D Physical Modeling • Site observation and interpretation • Topographical study and implementation • Basswood physical modeling of existing and proposed constructions July 2010-Oct. 2010
Kell Muñoz Architects
San Antonio, Texas
Marketing/Architectural Design Intern • • • • • •
Space planning of the Museo Alameda Site visits and reports for data collection and marketing Graphic design/photography of various new projects 3D modeling and rendering of current projects Presentation graphics RFQ/booklet design for various local proposals and conferences
Travel/Honors Fall 2011 Spring 2011/Fall 2010 Winter 2010 Fall 2010/Spring 2009
AIA Student Gallery Honoree
San Antonio, Texas
College of Architecture - Honor Roll/Deans List
San Antonio, Texas
Architectural and Cultural Study Outstanding Studio Project Award
Mexico City, Mexico San Antonio, Texas
1143 W Kings HWY San Antonio, TX 78201 | 210.414.5576 | benrosas@sbcg l o b a l . n e t
Education The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Architecture Master of Architecture: May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Architecture: May 2011
Philanthropy July 2010-Present
Volunteer Pavilion Design/Build at Methodist Mission Home
San Antonio, Texas
• Part of lead coordinating and design group • Raised over $10,000 of funds and material for the project October 2010
Frio Street Charrete - Westside Development Program
San Antonio, Texas
• Participated in designing future downtown redevelopment • Exhibited: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 2008-Present
San Antonio Food Bank • FEED San Antonio event -Bandera Road Community Church • Collected 90,000 lbs. of food in ‘10 and 120,000 lbs. in ‘11
Professional Skills • • • • • • • •
Strong conceptual and technical abilities Process driven and solution oriented Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strength in communicating with freehand rendering Ability to multi-task Enjoy challenge and diversity Resourceful, imaginative, flexible, thorough Familiar with Building Code, ADA, and LEED Standards
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Auto-cad Architecture 2012 and previous Revit Architecture 2011 Ecotect Analysis 2011 and the Weather Tool IES - VE Pro 6.2 SketchUp v.6-8 with IDX Renditioner or Podium v.2 Adobe CS4 - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Microsoft Office
Software
References Professional
Character
• Mary Ann Mitchell, AIA, Principal at Mitchell Design Consultancy maryann@mitchellsa.com 210.386.5113 • Ed Urbanek, Owner/Principal at Ed Urbanek Designs edurbanekdesigns@sbcglobal.net 210.698.5422 • Diane Hays, FAIA, UTSA Senior Lecturer diane.hays@utsa.edu 210.458.2969
San Antonio, Texas
Benjamin J. Rosas, Assoc. AIA
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