ARCHITECTURALPORTFOLIO ‘14
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MARITIME MUSEUM YOUTH CENTER DOCKS ABOVE BROOKLYN MANUFACTURING DESIGN VILLAGE THE TERA-ART CENTRE+ THE ESPLANADE SECTIONAL MODEL
MARITIMEMUSEUM SAN DIEGO
Considering how people in San Diego circulate the site of the local waterfront near the Maritime Museum was taken into account through the design of the Maritime Museum, By providing an interesting experience through ramps intertwining in and out of the building allowing interaction within the public in the building.
NORTHERN VIEW OF MARITIME MUSEUM
MARITIMEMUSEUM
SAN DIEGO
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MERGING NODE YOUTH CENTER
Mission Hills,San Diego was studied through analysis.Its rich diverse community was an inspiration in designing a Youth Center in hopes of bringing the community together by providing learning,interaction,and production use. Some existing conditions were pointed out in order to produce the upmost suitable desing for the community. Avariety of options were studiedin hopes toadapt and reuse the excisting site. The youth center provides the younger population an ability to make, design, play, and sell. The youth center is connected to a communal park welcoming the punlic at the same time zoning out from the busy life outside of the site. Alleys are celebrated in this design in hopes of developing alleys into something more useful other than car transportation. Here the alleys are used as aflexible communal space for possible events for the community which may include farmers,performances, etc.
OVERLOOKING THE ENTRANCE OF THE YOUTH CENTER
YOUTH CENTER
MERGING NODE process
process
MERGING NODE YOUTH CENTER
RESTORATION OF ALLEY
RECREATION SPACE FOR YOUTH CENTER
intro Docks above Brooklyn, a mixed use program offers an opportunity to the community of such diverse learning experience from timber use and construction to bicycle sharing programs available to the public including residents. These mixed use workshops will be mutually designed with residential units to accommodate the community of Red Hook, Brooklyn. The various programs have been designed through a vertical mid-rise framing introducing innovative timber systems through long span structure. To conclude, Docks above Brooklyn brings back the history of Red Hook while integrating new and more efficient components. The ground level facade respects the context by reusing the bricks that are from nearby demolished and abandoned structures. This gives people a feeling of familiarity while above this feeling is a sense of historic obscurity. Taking in consideration such storms similar to Hurricane Sandy is unavoidable, the residence inhabit an elevated space above the industrial element to provide a sense of security. The shelter is supported on what resembles the columns similar to a dock. Docks above Brooklyn is the assimilation of the history, the current, and the future of Red Hook.
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DOCKS ABOVE BROOKLYN
Red Hook Brooklyn has an infamous history similar to many industrial dependent cities. The district Red Hook heavily depended on the shipping ports to maintain its economic stance. Unfortunately, that economy died when the shipping ports relocated to New Jersey, as well as many manufacturers in the 1970’s resulting in the rise of unemployment, abandoned homes and warehouses. Economy decreased leading to crime ridden and desolate neighborhoods. Furthermore, Brooklyn is recognized with a brownstone and brick characteristic, which gives it a very industrial look.
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GROUND LEVEL COURTYARD
TIMBER SHOWROOM
OVERLOOKING NORTHERN EAST CORNER
RESIDENTIAL COURTYARD BIKE SHOP
competition
DOCKS ABOVE BROOKLYN
RECREATION SPACE
COMPETITION
MANUFACTURING
COMPETITION
DESIGN VILLAGE
intro
THE TERA-ART CENTRE
AUGMENTED CONNECTIVITY : the bridging of different forms of art [history] A unique location the site is. Despite not being located in the historic core of Persaro, the port has just as much importance through heritage. Historical Persaro relied heavily on the commerce of the ports. This contributed greatly to the growth and economic stability of what Persaro has matured to today. [context] the site occupies a port between the national park to the west, tourist attractions to the east, with connection to the city and historic core to the south, and of course the open sea to the north. A brownfield site that contrast the landscape and stone paved roads of its neighbors. A site that distinguishes itself from the historic urban setting to the newer housing developments.
SMART HARBOR COMPETITION
[circulation] Separated by a natural river and the manmade port. With the capability to throw a rock from the edge of the site to the neighboring sites, but lack the physical and visual connection. By integrating a pedestrian bridge on both sides allows people to flow into the site in all directions. The relocation of the art walk welcomes the cruise terminal visitors from the north while becoming an open end destination to view out into the sea for those who came from the city. The music center invites its guest through a strong welcoming gesture from the south and east. While the sloped landscape and hardscape guides those who come from the west and the city. [visualization] A change in extremity to the rigid and dim conditions of the existing is indisputable. The solid port needed a break and a resurface of elasticity that served its contextual environment. Tera-form of elements needed to be applied to create a balance between the landscape, hardscape, and the water. The landscape blends itself throughout the site to frame the paths that line the art walk. Furthermore, agricultural landscape is brought in to create a contrast and vital usage to the society. Without eliminating the previous solidity, a plaza space allows a grand gathering space while performances take place in the outdoor theater. Also, by letting the water respond to its natural characteristic, a break in the center of the site limits a flow of river water into the break where a natural water filtration process occurs and courses to a reservoir that houses restored water for the green house. Lastly, with the knowledge and understanding of low tides and high tides, the outdoor performance space incorporates a stage that becomes an outlook area during the day but turns into a stage that is surrounded by water at night giving it the impression of a floating stage out in the sea. [formality of art] Art is expressed in many different ways in this project. There is the literal term of art through sculptures that line a path from the south to the north. A harmonious form of art is articulated through the music center. The art of agriculture and performance of food is established in the greenhouse and restaurant that overlooks the plaza and sea. And of course, there is the kinetic art that is formed through the architecture. The form of the architecture is playful and interactive in the connection it has to the site context and vicinity. The form welcomes, overlooks, floats, and most importantly reconnects a variety of components.
EXISTING
performances
FISSURE break in solidity
WATER FIILTRATION natural cleansing of river + run-off water
art events
MOUND UP elevation change
PROGRAM food + music center
water activities
ART WALK + LANDSCAPE
cruise terminal
clam farm
wind farm
music
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plaza + outdoor seating
outlook pier
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CONCEPT augmented connectivity a bridging of different forms of art
water filtration
greenhouse
exhibit space seasonal garden water reservoir
art walk
drop off area
NATURAL FILTRATION wetland plants provide natural fiiltration and brings in natural biodiversity
west bridge
east bridge
multi-purpose space + shops b
intro split through the site
THE ESPLANADE
to integrate natural water fileration through the site
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mound
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reusing recycled concrete to create an elevation for future water rising on site
6 2 FLOOR PLAN
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roof performance
roof form transforms into an exterior performance space with seating
step down
the mound steps down into exterior seating for main stage
shade
louvers are integrated for natural sunlight control on south, west, and east facades. Including a shading structure on the roof
scale 1/32”=1’-0”
LOWER LEVEL
building orientation arranged for cross ventilation welcoming pedestrians from southern end of site
allowing the natural water filteration passing underneath building providing clear view of system in the exhibit space. + proving shaded exterior space
SMART HARBOR COMPETITION
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first level exhibit space open office second level exhibit/ lobby walk though gallery classroom with storage musical shop open rehearsal space elevator upper level over looking the historic core of Pesaro
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Throughout the years opera has made an impact on the culture of Pesaro, Italy. This type form of musical approach was introduced though expressing events and thoughts about the war in Italy. Given such historic aspect; its development has introduced a variety of stages that opera offers; from drama, comedy, to romanticism. Understanding how important Opera has become over the years it was meaningful to bring a music center to the harbor to share with the public the historical elements of opera though an interior terraced exhibition. The main exhibit space is terraced though three levels giving the public a sequential experience through different stages of historical opera moments with straight views into the natural water purification algae. Furthermore, acknowledging the fact that Music has made a tremendous impact; the musical aspect of the building bleeds out into the architecture of the building. Giving the public freedom to perform, give speeches, present, and/or inform to a large group of people. The roof forms itself into an exterior performance space with seating and stage space, and also provides a multipurpose space with shading for a great number of events. The west façade also forms into seating for the main stage on the site. In terms of giving back to the community the Esplanade offers the public education in the direction through the history of Italian Opera, followed by educational music opportunities, and offers flexible performance areas providing views to the city core and waterfront.
entry into shops, and classrooms entry to roof top performance seating
elevator access to the three exhibit levels staircase access to three levels
entry into exhibit
multipurpose space with shading providing views to the historic core
south louvers
east louvers
west louvers
exit to southern art walk exit to waterfront
CIRCULATION
ACCESSIBILITY
NATURAL SYSTEMS
elevator shaft, warm ventilation escape I-beam span throughout the roofl drop ceiling to hide structure steel truss member operable window for natural air ventilation timber operable louver system for natural day light
EXHIBIT SECTION
STRUCTURE + SYSTEMS
SECTIONAL MODEL OF THE ESPLANADE SCALE 1/20”=1’:0”
BRENDA LICEA A recent B Arch graduate with a concentration in Urban Studies. An attentive apprentice with a strong work ethic, highly motivated exceling in collaborative work environment. Brenda is dedicated to her work and willing to take an extra step to achieve better outcomes. An individual who is able to take additional unexpected load of work and respond to close-fitting time frames.
EDUCATION
AWARDS
Bachelors of Architecture 2009-present Newschool of Architecture + Design currently enrolled in 5th year, senior GPA: 3.3 General Education Long Beach City College transfered credits GPA: 3.0
NewSchool Dean’s List
Skills & Software 2010-2014
NewSchool 2011-2012 Design Excellence Award
2006-2009
InDesign Photoshop Illustrator AutoCad Revit Sketchup Rhino 3ds Max M.Office
Architectural Experience April 2011
Cal Poly Design Village -Responsible for building structure, and graphic presentation.
January 2013
Timber in the City Competition -Envisioning and researching innovative ways to build a mixed use building with wooden structure in Brooklyn,NY.
April 2013
SmartHarbor Competition -Studying the waterfront of Pesaro, Italy. Developing the idea of a sustainable waterfront through water filtration, and entertainment centers.
July 2013
NewSchool remodeling -Builder: gained experience with hands on remodeling, concrete grinding and polishing
October 2013 -Present
Undergraduate Thesis -Researching and designing a research center through algae facades and modular agricultural systems to invigorate the living culture of Long Beach, CA.
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ARCHITECTURALPORTFOLIO ‘13 562-480-3256 BRENDAJLICEA@GMAIL.COM