Architecture Portfolio / Brian Torres - Selected Works 2015-2021 by Brian Torres

PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2015-2021

BRIAN TORRES NEGRÓN

BRIAN TORRES NEGRÓN briantorres26@gmail.com 787.453.4549

EDUCATION M.Arch

AWARDS / COMPETITIONS 2019-2021

University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture NAAB accredited program

TU Delft Summer School

BEEBREDERS: Monte D'oiro Wine Tasting Room

2020

GRAPHIC DESIGN

2018

Third Place + Student Award

2019

Planning and design with water summer school. Delft, The Netherlands

Third Place

B.Arch in Environmental Design

2018

GLADE: Landscape design

2018

Summer Study Trip

2015

BEEBREDERS: Nemrut Volcano Eyes

2018

Member of the NCSC Honor Society

2013

YAC: Italian Fashion Hub

2018

Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos

2013

AIAS : Recycable Fashion Show

2016

AIAS : Architecture through the details

2016

IINAS: Best project in second year

2015

School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico

Shortlisted

Portugal, Spain, France

Particpant

UPRRP Chapter

High School

Participant

EXPERIENCE Research Assistant

Third Place

2020-2021

“Cuirtopia” A queer caribbean project on buildings and territories by Dr. Regner Ramos

First Place

Editorial Assistant

2020-2021

Design Assistant

2020-2021

InForma #14. Architecture journal School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico

iOS.O.S, Wet-Hard Agency

2018

Architecture designer

2018

Edgardo Perez Architects

Autocad Sketchup 3D V-RAY

Flores Kearns, CSP

School of Communications, University of Puerto Rico

SKILLS Rhinoceros 3D

Architecture designer

Computer Technician Assistant

First Place + construction

2015-2016

Grasshopper Revit Lumion Rendering Adobe Indesign Adobe Photoshop

LANGUAGES

Adobe Illustrator

Spanish English

Microsoft Office Sketching

SELECTED WORKS 2015-2021

01 - 06

07 - 14

15 - 20

21-26

27-34

35-42

43-46

47-50

51-56

57-58

TERROIR

TERROIR WINE HOUSE

Collective Project Beebreders Competition: Monte D'oiro Wine Tasting Room Studio Advisor: Rafael Vargas Summer 2020 Location: Alenquer, Portugal

From below, a stony submerged platform will become the base for the emerging space; the same way soil becomes the foundation for seed germination. Within it, a pond representing the element of water. The plant foliage takes shape as a suspended object over its stem, and this will evolve as a symbol of the "farming to wine" transformation. First, the floating shape will become a representation of a wooden barrel containing grapes in its fermentation process. Then, the volume takes the shape of a Portuguese typical vineyard architecture to store and start the wine aging process. The final "house" shape will veil on white to reveal the duality between the typical vinery structure and the contemporary minimal Portuguese architecture.

What if we embody the wine process, from farming to tasting, into architecture? Wine tasting is the culmination of a delicate and extensive process, which we summarized into three main steps: cultivation, fermentation, and aging. The French phrase "Gout de Terroir" defines the perfect environmental conditions in which grapes are grown, such as soil and climate, giving the wine its unique flavor and aroma. To achieve these perfect planting conditions, stony soil, controlled watering, mild weather, proper sun exposure, and ventilation are essential. These elements will bring to life a plant in which anatomy creates the perfect environment for the fruit's growth. Its stem suspend the foliage from the ground drawing shadow to the grapes that will later transform into wine. These layering elements will bring to life our proposal the same way they do to wine.

The project won third place and receive the student award. My task was focus on the design of the project, the ellaboration of the concept diagrams and the axonometric drawing. Also, I collaborate in the drawings with the use of photoshop.

TERROIR

This proposal embodies the wine process, from the growing environment to the tasting table. Growing Environment

Fermentation

Wine cellar and tasting

Concept diagram

Visitors will immerse themselves into a sensorial experience by submerging below the ground level through a ramp that directs them into a panoramic wine tasting room. Inside, "Gout de Terroir" main elements will be present: rock, water, air, and above, the floating element that reminds of the treetop. The suspended space will be home to thousands of ready-to-tasting wines, controlled temperature, and no sun exposure. A long storage, bathroom, and kitchen core serves to a minimal table where 30 visitors can enjoy their wine tasting experience while contemplating the breathtaking vineyard field views.

Plaster Exterior Envelope

Wooden Interior

Wine Cellar

Platform

1. White exterior envelope 2. Steel truss system 3. Wooden interior envelope 4. Hanging wine cellar 5. Clear galss enclosure 6. Steel truss system platform 7. Wooden Stair 8. Stone counter 9. Infinity pond 10. Entrance ramp 11. Gas fire pit 12. Wine tasting table

8 9 10

Ground Base 11 12

Axonometric 25

TERROIR

Terroir Wine House is located perpendicular to the vineyard below, accessed through a main ramp between a harsh rock side and a delicate water wall.

Siteplan

20 m

View of the main wine-tasting room with an area of 65 square meters. In it, a single solid table with an integrated central fire pit gathers 30 people.

TERROIR

2. 4.

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Elevation A

Section AA

1. Entry 2. Pond 3. Wine tasting table 4. Counter 5.Bathroom 6.Mechanical room

TERROIR

GOUDROEU

GOUDROEU Rehabilitaion - Housing - Hostel -Theater

Individual Project Institutional Studio Advisor: Norma Fuster and Guillermo Acevedo Sprig 2020 Location: Teorical Site

A common space, a plaza, is created, delimited by the housing structure and the hostel that becomes the focal point of the projects. It is a wide, vegetated and apart space from the city that creates a pleasant atmosphere for both communities. This oasis offers the possibility to create a relationship between the resident and the visitor. In this way the visitor can have a look broader that allows creating intimate ties, not only with the town of Salinas, but with its inhabitants.

GODREAU is a school rehabilitation project located in Salinas Puerto Rico. The multipurpose building contains a program of housing, hostel and cinema-theater that seeks to grant a space to the residents Salinas and visitors who have nowhere to stay in town, such as international and local tourist. The hostel is located in the rehabilitated school destined for the tourists, while the housing for locals is located in the back of the school, both linked by an horizontal pathway. Thus, connecting the old and the new buildings.

GOUDROEU

Hostel

Housing

Plaza

Theater

Existing conditions Proposed General Program

GOUDROEU

Isometric Drawing ISONOMETRIC DRAWING

GOUDROEU

SITEPLAN : TOP VIEW

Siteplan Top View 11

GOUDROEU

Program

Housing Units Types

Housing 1 Unit 01 2 Unit 02 3 Unit 03 Terrace 04 Green Roofs 05 Service 06

1 UNIT 4th - 6th Floor Plans

Hostel Private rooms 01 Comunal rooms 02 Terrace 03 Administration Apartment 04

Housing

2 UNITS

Reception 05 Laundry 06 Service 07 1 Unit 08 2 Unit 09 3 Units 10

Theater Reception 11 Stage 12 Seats 13 Proyection Room 14 Storage 15 Coffe shop Entrance 16

Second Floor Plan

2 UNITS Hostel Reception 01 Bar 02 Living 03 Laundry 04 General Storage Bathrooms Dinner 09 Entertainment 10 Pool 11 Garden 12

Housing Vertical Circulation 14 Service 15 Water Pump 16 Electric Room 17

Theater Reception 18 Ticket office 19 Consetion 20 Bathrooms 21

Plaza Stands 22 Pond 23

3 UNITS

First Floor Plan 12

GOUDROEU

Hostel Unis

Elevations + Sections

Private

Comunal

GOUDROEU

Hostel Room View

Theater Facade View

ROSALES

ROSALES STUDENT HOUSING

Individual Project Studio Advisor: Robin Planas & Jose Caro Fall 2019 Location: Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico

to offer but they will also start interacting with the people who live and work there. This would offer the possibility to turn it into the pedestrian safe, commercial and college city it once were. In the masterplan, Rosales is located at the intersection between the entrance of the city of Rio Piedras and the nearest entrance from the University of Puerto Rico, at Rosales street. This mix use building is home to coffee shops, library, study rooms and offices in its first two floors, looking to an accessible plaza to the public, designeted to attract the university community. The next levels are aimed at residential housing for students, which it haves a series of green terraces and balconies, to always have a visual connection to the city of Rio Piedras.

In the past, the city of Rio Piedras, was one of the main active zones in Puerto Rico. The city and the University of Puerto Rico were organized in a away that they were part of the same composition. They were one. However, with the arrival of the vehical, the development of new buildings on campus that do not comunicate with the city nor the street, lead to the desintegration of the city, turning it to an unsafe area with little activity. Rosales, is part of a masterplan that seeks to revitalize and expand the limits of the University of Puerto Rico, to create a gradient and articulation between the University of Puerto Rico and the city of Rio Piedras to promote an interaction between both of them. With this new proposal, not only the students will be aware of all the things Rio Piedras has

ROSALES

In the Rosales, the feeling changes completely where everything is not covered by parking lots and there is a balance with people, public spaces and green areas. here would be two walkthroughs that connects to the Rosales street, to create a safer circulation for the people.

Masterplan By inserting buildings with a related program to the institution, in strategic points, we force the student community to move through the site and explore the town of Rio Piedras. Each strategic point is accompanied by an active plaza that would hold a program that compliments the building. Such as, food trucks, theater area, movie nights, study spaces, food events and other activities. This focal point begins at La Gandara avenue where, there is no facades looking to the street. Therefore, we start to create public spaces to connect the two zones visually. Also, the sidewalks would increase in the street and across all the site to create a more pleasant feeling while walking. The second plaza would be at the “star intersection” where there is one of the proposed building, and other structures focus to restaurant and shops program. This proposed building would hold a commercial use for both the students and the residents in the first levels, and at the upper levels would have housing for students.

UNIVERSITY OF

PUERTO RICO

2 3

Leyend

Proposed Building Secondary Buildings Vegetation Plazas Pedestrian Restaurant/ Bars

1 1

SITEPLAN

LEYEND

Proposed Building Program

25ft

50ft

100ft

200ft

1 Mix Used: Student Housing 2 Mix Used: Offices / Housing 3 Mix Used: Faculty/ Housing 4 Mix Used: Faculty/ Housing

LEYEND

PROPOSED BUILDINGS

PROPOSED BUILDING : STUDENT HOUSING

RESTAURANT/ BARS

PROPOSED BUILDING : OFFICES/HOUSING

VEGETATION

PROPOSED BUILDING : FACULTY/ HOUSING

PLAZAS

PROPOSED BUILDING : FACULTY/ HOUSING

PEDESTRIAN

Conceptual close-up diagrams

Diagram

Proposed Building Secondary Buildings Vegetation Plazas Pedestrian Restaurant/ Bars

University of Puerto Rico Focal points Circulation and Plazas Structures

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODES

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

ROSALES

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL WOOD F.F.

I 6.0000

UNIT TYPES

morf +

STORAGE

BALCONY

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

ADMI.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

COMMERCIAL 2

COFFEE SHOP

CLO.

+ 2'

LIBRARY

+ 2'

CLO. UP

+ 0'

WINDOW ABOVE WOOD DECK

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

architects

MECANIC ROOM

GARBAGE ROOM

WOOD LOUVERS

LIVING

CAST-IN TERRAZO

WOOD FURNITURE

BEDROOM

FASCIA COMERCIO 1

CAFETERIA + 0'

CLOSET

F.H.C.

REF. N.I.C.

LEYEND : RESIDENCE LOBBY + 3.5'

LEYEND :

BATHROOM

CONCRETE WALLS

KITCHEN

CMU WALLS

CAST-IN TERRAZO FLOOR

WOOD FLOOR

Unit I 0

16'

FLOOR PLAN : UNIT I scale 3/8"= 1'-0"

Ground Floor Plan GROUND FLOOR PLAN scale 1/8"= 1'-0" PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

ODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION MECHANIC ROOM

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WATER PUMP

POOL

morf

architects

CHANNEL DRAIN

BTHRM

architects

STUDY ROOM

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491 UP

BTHRM

HP = +2 3/4"

CLO.

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HP = +5 "

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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LOUNGE

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OFFICES

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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EXTERIOR HALLWAY CHANNEL DRAIN

CHANNEL DRAIN

OPEN

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

OFFICES

CONFERENCE ROOM

WOOD FLOOR BALCONY

CONFERENCE ROOM DN

STUDY ROOM UP

F.H.C.

HP = +4"

HP = +5 2/4"

INTERIOR HALLWAY

STUDY ROOM

BEDROOM 2

WINDOW ABOVE

LAUNDRY

ADMI.

STUDY ROOM

BEDROOM 3

WOOD DESK

III

CAST-IN TERRAZO

WOOD LOUVERS

UNIT TYPES

CAST-IN TERRAZO

BATHROOM

LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

scale 1/8"= 1'-0"

Level 2 Floor Plan 0

scale 1/8"= 1'-0"

Level 3 Floor Plan

16'

REF. N.I.C.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

FASCIA ABOVE

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

WINDOW ABOVE

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

1 1

morf

architects

UNIT TYPES KEY MAP

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

LIVING/ DINING

UNIT TYPES KEY MAMP

2 4

UNIT TYPES KEY MAP LIVING/DINING

CHANNEL DRAIN

CAST-IN TERRAZO

morf +

LIVING/DINING

2" R.D.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

BEDROOM

HP = + 4 2/4"

MECANIC ROOM

KITCHEN

OPEN BEDROOM

OPEN

BEDROOM

+ 3"

CAST-IN TERRAZO

2" R.L. DN

LIVING/DINING

BEDROOM

LIVING/ DINING

EXTERIOR HALLWAY

F.H.C.

CLO.

KITCHEN

LIVING

WINDOW ABOVE

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

OPEN

2" R.D.

EXTERIOR HALLWAY

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LIVING / DINING

OPEN

BEDROOM

architects

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+ 3"

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BEDROOM

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

KITCHEN

LOBBY

ENTRANCE

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DINING

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MECANIC ROOM

WINDOW ABOVE

MECANIC ROOM

CHANNEL DRAIN BEDROOM

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LIVING/DINING BEDROOM

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LEYEND :

CONCRETE WALLS CMU WALLS

GYPSUM WALL BOARD

FLOOR PLAN

CAST-IN TERRAZO FLOOR

Level 6 Floor Plan

scale 1/8"= 1'-0"

16'

LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

LEVEL 7-8 FLOOR PLAN

16'

scale 1/8"= 1'-0"

16'

Unit III

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

1 1 2 4

2" R.D.

morf

UNIT TYPES KEY MAP

LIVING/DINING

UNIT TYPES KEY MAP

architects

LIVING/DINING

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

CHANNEL DRAIN

LIVING/DINING

morf

UNIT TYPES KEY MAP

2" R.D.

HP = +3"

LIVING/DINING

architects

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

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EXTERIOR HALLWAY

+ 3"

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BEDROOM

MECANIC ROOM

BEDROOM

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HP = +3"

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2" R.D.

EXTERIOR HALLWAY

HP = +3"

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HP = +2"

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2" R.D. MECANIC ROOM HP = +3"

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BEDROOM

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BEDROOM HP = +3"

BEDROOM

CLOSET

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BEDROOM

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Level 7-8 Floor Plan scale 1/8"= 1'-0" 4'

16'

LEVEL 7-8 FLOOR PLAN 0

BEDROOM

2" R.D.

Apartment Unit Types

Level 9-11 Floor Plan LEVEL 9 FLOOR PLAN

scale 1/8"= 1'-0" 16'

scale 1/8"= 1'-0" 0

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

16'

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN

HP = +3"

CLO.

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LIVING/ DINING BEDROOM

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CHANNEL DRAIN

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

OPEN

BEDROOM

+ 3"

2" R.L.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

HP = + 4 2/4"

OPEN BEDROOM

scale 3/8"= 1'-0"

WOOD FLOOR

scale 1/8"= 1'-0"

LEVEL 10-11 FLOOR PLAN scale 0

1/8"= 1'-0" 8'

16'

ODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

LEVEL 4-5 FLOOR PLAN Level 4-5 Floor Plans

ROSALES

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

TOP OF PARAPET 125-6" L12

122'-6" G.W.B. CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

L11

morf

112'-0"

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

L10

architects

101'-6" G.W.B. CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

L9 91-0" G.W.B. CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

SCFP

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

80-6"

SCFP

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

L7 70-0" G.W.B. CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

SCFP

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

L6 59-6" G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

G.W.B. CEILING

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

L5 49-0" G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM

BTHRM

SCFP

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

L4 38'-6" PLYCEM CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

PLANTING AREA

G.W.B. CEILING

PLYCEM CEILING

LIGHT FIXTURE

ADMI.

LAUNDRY

SCFP

HALLWAY

SCFP

30'-0"

G.W.B. CEILING VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN

G.W.B. CEILING

PLYCEM CEILING G.W.B. CEILING

LIGHT FIXTURE

G.W.B. CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE

STUDY ROOM SCFP

STUDY LOUNGE

SCFP

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN BEYOND

HALLWAY

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN

HALLWAY

G.W.B. CEILING

MEETING ROOM

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN

MEETING ROOM

SCFP

14'-6" PLYCEM CEILING

PLYCEM CEILING

EXTERIOR

G.W.B. CEILING

PLANTING AREA

LIGHT FIXTURE

PLANTING AREA

RESIDENTIAL LOBBY

SCFP

EXTERIOR PLANTING AREA

LOBBY

PLANTING AREA

F.F.

0'0"

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

SECTION C scale 1/8"= 1'-0" 0

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Section

16'

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION TOP OF PARAPET 125-6" L12

122'-6" WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

BEDROOM SCFP

L11

morf

112'-0"

BEDROOM

WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

BEDROOM SCFP

L10

architects

101'-6" WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

BEDROOM

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

SCFP

L9 91-0" WOOD SCREEN

BEDROOM

WOOD DESK

HALLWAY

BEDROOM

HALLWAY

BEDROOM

HALLWAY

BEDROOM

SCFP

BEDROOM

G.W.B. CEILING

WOOD DESK

BEDROOM SCFP

BTHRM

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

SCFP

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

WOOD DESK

SCFP

BEDROOM

G.W.B. CEILING

WOOD DESK

BEDROOM SCFP

BTHRM

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

SCFP

70-0" WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

WOOD SCREEN

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

80-6"

LAUNDRY

SCFP

BEDROOM

G.W.B. CEILING

WOOD DESK

BEDROOM SCFP

BTHRM

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

SCFP

L6 59-6" WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM SCFP

HALLWAY

BEDROOM

WOOD DESK

SCFP

BEDROOM SCFP

BTHRM

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

49-0" WOOD SCREEN WOOD DESK

G.W.B. CEILING

BEDROOM SCFP

HALLWAY

BEDROOM

WOOD DESK

SCFP

BEDROOM SCFP

BTHRM

STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL

STUDY ROOM L4 38'-6" PLYCEM CEILING

G.W.B. CEILING

G.W.B CEILING

PLANTING AREA

G.W.B. CEILING

LIGHT FIXTURE

BTHROOM

LAUNDRY

PLYCEM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE

GYM LOCKERS

GYM CONCRETE COL. BEYOND

PLATING AREA

27'-0" G.W.B CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE

LIGHT FIXTURE

STUDY ROOM

PLYCEM CEILING

PLYCEM CEILING G.W.B. CEILING

LIGHT FIXTURE

G.W.B. CEILING

OFFICE

EXTERIOR HALLWAY

SCFP

LIGHT FIXTURE

EXTERIOR HALLWAY PLATING AREA

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN

EXTERIOR

14'-6"

RESIDENTIAL

SCFP

LOBBY

EXPOSED CONCRETE COL. BEYOND PLYCEM CEILING EXPOSED CONCRETE COL. BEYOND

EXTERIOR PLANTING AREA

G.W.B. CEILING G.W.B. CEILING

LIGHT FIXTURE

RESIDENTIAL LOBBY

PLYCEM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE

KITCHEN SCFP

COMERCIO 1

F.F. 0'0"

Section SECTION A

architects

Calle La Paz 653, San Juan San Juan, PR 00907 787-600-6491

morf

Wall Section

scale 1/8"= 1'-0" 0

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

WALL SECTION A scale 1/2"= 1'-0"

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN

VERTICAL WOOD ARCHITECTURAL SCREEN BEYOND

16'

ROSALES

TEPHRA

TEPHRA OBSERVATORY

Collaborative Project Beebreders Competition: Nemrut Volcano Eyes Studio Advisor: Francisco Rodriguez & Rafael Vargas Spring 2018 Location: Cupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico

entrance of the stone-shaped structure draws the visitor inside. Furthermore, the spectator receives diverse and specific views of the site through a spiral stair. At the culmination of the loop, Tephra opens itself towards the volcano. Thus, allowing the visitor to have the feeling of being inside one and providing one last scenic sight.

Nemrut Volcano contains breathtaking views that are inaccessible to the public. The aim of the project consisted of creating a narrative throughout the designed path, by extracting volcanic rocks, thus creating unique panoramic points. All the landmarks have their unique print of the building. As a result, each area gives the visitor glimpses of what will be encounter. At the end of the pathway, the visitant comes face to face with a monumental building named Tephra. Made from the volcanic rocks, it captures the fluid essence of a volcano. The

My task in this project was to focus on the design of the observatory and make the drawings, such as plans, elevations, and sections. I collaborate in the diagrams of the building, as well as developed my own set of renders for the portfolio.

TEPHRA

Remaining material

SITE

Site Diagram First Lookout Point 1 Second Lookout Point 2 Third Lookout Point 3 Volcano Observatory 4

Siteplan

First Lookout Point 1 Second Lookout Point 2 Third Lookout Point 3 Volcano Observatory 4

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Enclousure The solid-shaped building captures the fluid of the volcano inside.

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A spiral loop ascends, gradually providing 360 pictures through the building.

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The spiral loops finally reach the top exterior, resulting in a panoramic scene of the site.

Building on site 1 Interior spiral stair 2 Framed views 3

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BIOGRAFT SOCIAL HOUSING

Individual Project Institutional Studio Advisor: Anna Georas Spring 2017 Location: Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico

views of the site, thus establishing a direct connection with nature. These social housing cubes are interconnected by a path that, adapting to the slope, guides the visitor/ resident through the forest, and reveals public terraces that pay tribute to natural elements of the site such as the treehouse, fountain, recreational areas and meeting places.

A tree house floats above the site, surrounded by an unexpected forest; the barriers between nature and architecture disappear. Inspired by the secret urban cove, BioGraft fuses the home to the site. Four clusters, each consisting of 6 dwelling units offer a total of 24 homes in the forest. The cube-like shelters respond to the existing trees on the site. Furthermore, they react to the multiplicity of

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Isometric drawing 1 Site and exterior pedestrian circulation 2 Dwelling units 3 Vertical circulation

Conserved trees on site

Site concept diagram This site diagram shows how the orientation of the units respects the majority of the vegetation. It creates a dynamic relationship between private and public views between each dwelling. Also, the modules connect to the main pedestrian circulation, which leads to the tree house and primary plaza.

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1 Concrete Slab 2 Concrete Slab Foundation 3 Concrete Finish Floor 4 Block Low Wall 5 Aluminium Frame 6 Glass Wall 7 Prefabric Concrete 8 Horizontal Steel Joint 9 Stainless Steel 10 Steel Cable Hanger 11 Drip 12 Steel Anchor Bar 13 Single Ply Membrane 14 Stainless Steel Flashing 15 Water Proof Membrane 16 Rigid Roof Insulation

Model Acrilic housing units, on top of a concrete site as base.

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A PATH THROUGH FASHION

A PATH THROUGH FASHION FASHION HUB

Collaborative Project YAC Competition Studio Advisor: Francisco Rodriguez & Rafael Vargas Spring 2018 Location: Bologna, Italy

Connected by a pedestrian runway, it gives the user a changing experience. The visitor only appreciates the project when moves through it. Also, this morphological transition projects to the skin and the roof terraces of the buildings. The first one becomes the new image and first impression of Centergross. An elegant perforated layer designed to project the movement of fashion. The unified nine buildings take advantage of the natural light. Therefore, the spectator can witness the presence that reflects the project. Either by pedestrian, vehicular or air transportation.

Centergross is the capital of fast fashion in Italy and the world. The aim of this project consists of giving a new image to it, to match the innovative work that goes in its interior. This proposal divides into three phases. These aspects being the construction of the main structure, the intervention of the secondary buildings and the urban design. Fashion is a concept that has always been in constant change and innovation. It requires a design process where we conceptualize it, makes it, produces it, and sell it. As a result, the chain of nine buildings becomes a narrative that reflects the design process. A Path Through Fashion is a project whose interior form and program are in constant transformation.

My task was to focus on designing and making all the drawings of the main building. I made the renders and the axonometric diagrams presented. Furthermore, I collaborate in the design of the second and third phase.

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Site diagram Main building proposal Vehicular circulation Pedestrian circulation Urbanism intervention Vegetation on site

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Main Building Entrance 1 Library 2 Polivalent Space 3 Auditorium 4 Administration/Offices 5 School Administration 6 Food Court 7 Green Area 8 Relaxation Area 9 Lunch Room 10 Classrooms 11 Workshop 12 Exhibition Room 13 Meeting Room 14 Spa 15

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TO SEE. TO FEEL.

TO SEE. TO FEEL TINY HOUSE

Individual Project Institutional Studio Advisor: Robin Planas & Blanquita Calzada Spring 2016 Location: Cupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico

indoor pool, while another elevates the view to the mountains. This area has a system of stairs that also functions as a storage room, and at night it becomes the bedroom. The private program, being the kitchen and the bathroom regulated the space to look at the forest. Conclusively, all these spaces converge in the center of the dwelling where a skylight bath them and the guest can appreciate the four extraordinary views the house has to offer.

Located in the heart of Las Curias lake, this tiny house rests over a floating platform of 15 sq.ms. Various elements, such as the lake, the sky, the mountains, the trees, and their sounds forged the landscape that surrounds this project. The house 'TO SEE. TO FEEL' fragments itself in four spaces, that at the same time breaks down the image of the landscape by focusing on every aspect. This way, all the zones become an amplifier of sensations for the guest. The program of the house determines the design and orientation of each volume. One submerges into the lake and becomes an

The project received an award in the undergraduate Research Congress (Iinas) of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus in the year 2015-2016.

TO SEE. TO FEEL.

Concept Diagram Recognition 1 Molded 2 Exaltation 3

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BLOOM LANDSCAPE

Collaborative Project Competition: Glade Spring Park Competition Studio Advisor: Francisco Rodriguez & Rafael Vargas Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Location: Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Inspired by the fragrance Enchanted Floral Garden, this landscaped park has numerous plants that attract the visitor visually and produces pleasant odors. It guides him through a vibrant trail composed of different gardens, where the highlight of those trails is the presence of a flamboyant. Each garden marks zones where the neighborhood of the

parkland Jesús T. Piñero could use in multiple ways, such as festivals for artisans and musicians. Additionally, enormous amounts of trees can offer families a shelter under its shadows, in the uninvolved zones. My task focused on the design of the park. Also, I made all the drawings, the diagrams, and collaborate on the model. First Place

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Philo Monstera Heliconia (Golden Torch) White river rock Tradescantia spathacea Sansiveria Bantes (Lengua de Vaca) Pachystachys Lutea Helecho Velezolano

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Basketball Court Gazebo Playground Existing Vegetation Circulation Light Poles

Flora Intervention Pasive Area Active Area Post-intervention Activity

Urban Furniture Existing Trees Flora Existing Vegetation Proposed Trees

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Model with a PVC base, top with canson papers as vegetation and basswood to represent the paths.

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STALAGMITE STAIRS

Individual Project Institutional Studio Advisor: María Gabriela Flores Fall 2015 Location: Teorical Site

The purpose of this project was to design a stair from the study and abstraction of a geometric shape. Inspired by the language of the stalagmites, it segments itself in layers that overlap. As a result, creates the stairs and the spaces to transit and inhabit.

Stalagmite is a cave-like stair that breaks all schemes of a typical stair, an element meant as a transitional space. It becomes a place to wander through it and explore. Also, it engages the user with an unusual architecture, that reflects an element of nature, the cave.

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Composition This composition represents the abstraction of the square with different textures to generate zones. The resut is a rocky appearance where you can see the squares overlapping and creating a hierarchy between forms.

3D Composition The 2d composition is traduced into a 3d diagram that starts to relate and combine different patterns to create distinctive layers that are fuse and stack on top of each other.

Concept Model The several layers are later stack on top of each other on a 3d model, to start generating spaces and possible stair steps.

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ARTWORK

Graphic Design ILLUSTRATIONS Individual Project Institutional & Personal Advisor: Robin Planas Spring 2018 Location: University of Puerto Rico

Dreaming Awake, the composition in the upper left, explores the ground/figure technique. Tells the story of a woman who has all these dreams in her mind and decides to achieve them, thus making them her reality.

Apotheosis of Nature, the composition on the upper right, is a one out of a three series composition. It is a piece where this geometric abstract architecture glorifies the presence of nature.

Melt, the composition on the bottom left, uses the WPAP technique. Is a colorful and bright work that breaks the typical full-face portrait, by disfiguring it. Furthermore, to create depth in the piece, it was divided into zones that showcase their color pallets and shapes of different sizes.

ZABA, the composition on the bottom right, inspires from the music album ZABA of Glass Animals. This work reflects the psychedelic vibe, as well as the modest nature and animals sounds that become the essence of their music. The use of circles and lines were an essential part to project all these elements.

Third and Fourth Place on the anually graphic design ompetition of the School of Architecture, in the University of Puerto Rico.

All the artwork began from hand sketch and then traduce in adobe illustrator.

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