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CARLOS CUENCA SOLANA ARCHITECT

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JARAMILLO VAN SLUYS TALLER DE ARQUITECTURA (Ecuador) 2016 Nov - 2017 Feb Project Leader. Preliminary project. Calceta urban Renewal. JAN WAGNER ARQUITECTURA (Ecuador) 2015 Sept - 2016 Sept Viability analysis and design of 7 Apartments La Delicia // Plot occupancy optimitation, sunlight analysis and design of an Office Building in El Batán // Planet Assist Office renovation // shading, sunlight analysis and preliminary project of an industrial shed in Sangolquí // Facade proposal for the City Business Building in Guayaquil.

Carlos Cuenca Solana

EDWIN VALENCIA FIALLO ARQUITECTURA (Ecuador) 2015 Oct-Dec Resident architect and collaborator in the renovation of 4 Nike shop sections in Quito’s Malls.

University of Alicante, Spain 08. 12. 1984

DELIA KINGMAN (Ecuador) 2015 May-Jun Panels layout of the project; Library of the Fine Arts University of Guayaquil, for an oficial presentation for the Ecuador’s President.

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ccsolana@gmail.com

IDIOMAS Español nativo Inglés FCE Catalán PROGRAMAS Autocad Rhinoceros Vray Grasshopper Kangaroo 3D Studio Max SketchUp Pro Ecotect Photoshop Lightroom Premiere InDesign Illustrator

EXTRA ARQUITECTURA (Ecuador) 2014 May-Dec Project Leader and partner. Preliminary and final project: New Administrative Complex Ep Flopec: headquarters building, urban plan of 7HA on the coastline of Las Palmas and other public buildings and facilities. STVAR d.o.o. (Slovenia) 2014 Feb 3 modeling and render. Center Zaščite in Reševanja. STVAR d.o.o. + Aleksandra Rakinič + Klemen Kusar (Slovenia) 2013 Aug-Sep 3d modeling and render. Spomenik Žrtvam Vseh Vojn. SCAPELAB d.o.o. (Slovenia) 2013 Mar-May Design, 3d modeling and render. Urban planning of Cukrarna sourranding area // Elderly house contest, Izola. 2nd prize // Bridge proposal, Catez // Urban plan proposal for international competition in Belgorod, Russia. Road Network Planning and Sustainable Mobility Department, Alicante (Spain) 2010 Jan-Apr Student internship Photography, 3d modeling and render. Monumento del Milenio roundabout renovation // Urban planning c. Sevilla and c. Valencia // Cycle infrastructures plan. PCM. Sustainable Mobility Platform (Spain) 2008 Mar - 2009 Dec Student internship Plans layout, design, photography, 3d modelling and render. Central Park Alicante // Cycle lane and mobility proposal in Alicante.

Ramón Maestre López-Salazar and José Luis Camarasa García (Spain) 2005 Oct - 2009 Aug Student internship Plans layout, design, photography, 3d modelling and render. Santa Teresa School renovation, Alicante // Sundial in Benidorm // Santa Teresa School Indoor Sport Hall // Building renovation in Alicante // City Hall Building in Beniardá. GAMMA ARQUITECTURA STUDIO (Spain) 2007 Mar-Jul Student internship. Structural plans layout, 3d modeling for Ansys and basic calculations. Liérganes House // House in Cabo de las Huertas // Brasileira House // Noh House // Music School in Ibiza. FINAL PROJECT 2012 Dec Adaptable structures. *Special distinction* AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 2017 Jun Honorable Mention. The Future of Shade 2017. 2014 May 1st prize. New Administrative Complex Ep Flopec. Extra Arquitectura. 2014 May Selected Proposal. The Future of Shade 2014. 2013 May 2nd prize. Elderly house contest, Izola. Scapelab. 2010 Apr Finalist. II Cosentino International Ideas Contest. WORKSHOPS AND COURSES 2016 May Construction of an emerging house prototype after the 7.8 ML earthquake in Ecuador. Prototype designed by Shigeru Ban. 2012 Nov Sustainable architecture: digital tools for environmental control. 2012 Oct Construction site visits with authors. 2012 Oct Google Sketchup pro basic course. 2011 Sep PH 08 Workshop: Alfaz del Pí. Guidelines for an ideal master plan. 2011 Sep Tricalc calculation course. 2010 Jun Blender and Yafaray course. 2009 Sep PH 07: León. Guidelines for an ideal master plan. 2008 Apr International Symposium on Emerging Architectures, UIC Barcelona. 2008 Mar Alacant After Sun workshop: Ideas to reinvent the city. 2006 May 3d Studio course. 2004 Jan Winter workshop. Utopia Benidorm. University of Alicante. ABOUT ME I understand architecture as a discipline that is at the service of people. It should be honest, flexible, friendly and respectful with the environment. I have worked as architectural photographer for noted firms in Ecuador: Al Borde, Rama, Nike and German-Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce among others. Works have been published in ARCH+, TRAMA, ARQA and PlataformaArquitectura (ArchDaily). I am looking forward to joining an architecture studio, gather practical experience and deepen my knowledge in a diverse professional environment.

2016 FEB-JUL SHADING AND SUNLIGHT ANALYSIS

INDUSTRIAL SHED, SANGOLQUÍ, ECUADOR

Roof design and analysis in order to maximize window’s size allowing just indirect solar radiation in the building all year long, according to the orientation and the specific location of the building in the plot. In collaboration with Jan Wagner.

2016 FEB-JUL 7 APARTMENTS. LA DELICIA

SOCIAL HOUSING, 2 AND 3 ROOM APARTAMENTS. LA DELICIA, QUITO. ECUADOR

Old project reevaluation: reduction of housing areas to fit to market prices, alternative designs of facade, optimization of the parking lot, etc. In collaboration with Jan Wagner.

2016 AUG-SEPT OFFICE BUILDING. EL BATÁN

PLOT OCCUPANCY OPTIMITATION AND SOLAR ANALYSIS. EL BATÁN, QUITO. ECUADOR.

In collaboration with Jan Wagner.

2014 MAY-DEC NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX EP FLOPEC, LAS PALMAS, ESMERALDAS. ECUADOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PROJECT

In collaboration with José Sáez, Alejandro Soriano, Rubén Bodewig and Jorge Galvañ (Extra Arquitectura). EP Flopec, the Ecuadorian Oil Fleet Companay, had expected an important growth in the next years. The headquarters was in Quito, capital of the country, far from the coast. However just a district office was in Esmeraldas, some departments of the company needed proximity to the port, to vessels and the boats repair shop. It was determined then to assemble all sections of the company in one building in Las Palmas, Esmeraldas. Las Palmas is the part of the city that faces the coastline and the port, by that time it was poorly developed and careless. Taking in account the new project coming Ep Flopec and Municipality decided to make an engagement to renovate and equip this district.

The project contained an urban plan of 7HA on the coastline of Esmeraldas, the Ep Flopec Headquarters building, a Kindergarten, a public library, a group of restaurants, a coffe shop and other facilities. To minimize public space occupation we proposed the office building to be a bridge over the main square that rests on two podiums, these hold elevators, emergency exits, hall, the public library and the kindergarten. This strategy allowed us to insure pedestrian connections and permeability with the seacoast. Under this “bridge” a fresh and shaded place is created, what becomes extremely appropriate in this tropical region where temperature and humidity stand high all year long. The coffe shop is placed in front of Ep Flopec office building, in the middle of the square, and its sloped roof works as a walkable terrace and viewpoint. Some weekends, when weather permits, movies are projected on the office building façade and people enjoys the showing sitting on the steps of the roof. Other buildings, facilities and strategies were implemented on the district, for instance: an underground electric installation, a separated drainage system for sewage and rainwater, a complete renovation and urbanization, sand dune fixation on the beach by palm tree replantation, market stralls for fairs, beach cabins and toilets, group of restaurants in front of the sea, etc. All these actions that took place produced a great transformation in Las Palmas. Public space was never enjoyed and lived as it is now, citizens stay later at night, more tourist come, concerts and other events are celebrating frequently there, hotel industry is growing too.

2017 MAY COOLING TOWER

***HONORABLE MENTION*** THE FUTURE OF SHADE 2017 COMPETITION

Cooling Tower is a canopy tent designed to provide a shaded space with natural ventilation to guarantee thermal comfort in hot days. Implantation of Cooling Tower in public space will create an island in the city where one can rest comfortably; a cool place in shade similar to that provided by a big tree. The upper part of the Cooling Tower has darker Sunbrella fabric. During the day solar energy heats the fabric and the air within it, creating an updraft of air inside. This chimney effect will be more intense as the solar radiation increases. Cooling Tower provides shade and ventilation to regulate thermal comfort according to the sun intensity, passively, without spending electricity. Grouping several Cooling Towers can create a larger space sheltered from sun and heat, suitable for public markets, fairs, outdoor celebrations, etc.

2014 MAY

***SELECTED PROPOSAL*** OPEN UP! THE FUTURE OF SHADE 2014 COMPETITION Open up! was selected by the jury as a singular proposal and the image of the dome has been used many times in marketing communications and marketing campaigns by Sunbrella. Open up! is a system created to block or regulate the entrance of sunlight into a building. It consists of a holey fabric sheet that acts as an exterior covering where the size of the holes is fully adjustable. The mechanism works like the shutter of a photography camera and allows for an accurate disposition of the blades to guarantee an appropriate lightning and sun protection in the inner space.

2016 OCT-NOV FACADE VARIATIONS. THE POINT. GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR.

Facade variations of The Point, by Arq. Chrstian Wiese. Script developed in Grasshopper to show the software potential when trying different variations: - Opening angle variation on vertical louvers. - Degradé or random arrangement of a specific range of colors on façade louvers. - Parapet height vs. louvers height. - Random arrangement of the façade openings. - Curtain wall and structure variations. - Awning louvers size and position. - Patterns, logos or images on the curtain wall. Besides, floor height, slabs width, floors rotation and floors number are editable parameters on the script.

2013 OCT-NOV JA HOUSE, LJUBLJANA. ESLOVENIA HOUSE REMODELING AND EXTENSION

A 72 m2 new house from an old garage, a room and an extension.

2013 FEB-OCT KE HOUSE, PUÅ TAL. ESLOVENIA

HOUSE REMODELING

Part of the first floor of a duplex house converts into a new house of 72m2.

2013 AUG-SEPT MONUMENT FOR ALL WAR VICTIMS, LJUBLJANA. SLOVENIA COMPETITION PROPOSAL

In collaboration with Klemen Kusar, Aleksandra Rakinič, Marko Smrekar (Stvar d.o.o.) y Aleš Vodopivec (Stvar d.o.o.)

Concepts in consideration: - Duality: two sides confronted but still conected, two opposed arguments/ postures that converge on one point. Reconciliation. - Wound / torn: wound or scar as a memory of the past, also an injury that heals. - Reflection of two worlds / realities: Left part of the monument reflects the ground and that means: Past and Present, heritage, culture, history, knowledge and memory, we see ourselves in this scenario. Right part reflects the sky and that means: Future, world of ideas, bright future, plans, projects, wishes. Past-Future attached, knowing the past we walk forward. - Courtain: a thin barrier, a threshold… with an entrance that invites you to pass through, enter the scene, ready to perform, as a metaphor of life. - Material nature and shape: deformed metallic sheet, expressive, lightweight. Reflections, different effects from different points of view. Contrast with traditional and old surrounding architecture. New material and shape, a contemporary approach. An attractor for people, something to touch and look over, to experience. Bright and shiny monument transmits optimism. - Position: monument axis coincide with Zvezda park axis. The monument is the background scenario for ceremonies.

2013 MAR-MAY SCAPELAB. ESLOVENIA collaboration

A. Cukrarna, Ljubljana. [Rendering, photomontage and exterior design] B. International competition in Belgorod. Urban plan proposal. [Rendering] C. Elderly house, Izola. 2nd prize. [Solar analysis and collaboration in shutters design, building typology and facades orientation] D. Bridge proposal, Catez. [Design and rendering]

2013 JAN TRANSFORMABLES

EXPERIMENTAL STRUCTURE “TETRASPA” Transformable structure inspired in Emilio Pérez Piñero work. 3d model developed in Grasshopper.

2014 FEB SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A SCALE MODEL

FINAL PROJECT, BY JAVIER CUENCA

Design and assembly of the structure for a scale model of the city of Paris. Three legs structures from pvc round bars.

2016 NOV - 2017 FEB URBAN RENEWAL CALCETA, ECUADOR

On April 16, 2016, a very strong earthquake (7.6 Ritcher scale) took place in Ecuador. Calceta, a city of ManabĂ near the epicenter, suffered significant material damages. A new urban project aims to redesign some singular parts of the city: the esplanade on the riverside is one of them. Collaboration with Jaramillo Van Sluys Arquitectura.

2009-10 FACADE AND COVERS - ACADEMIC FILM-MAKER HOUSE

The Programe: a house contained on a 20 x 4 x 12 (length x width x height) volume. It must provide suitable place to carry out client’s profession, including: bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. The Project: a house for a filmmaker. It offers appropriate space for movies projection anywhere in the house, sloped floor and unique furniture allows the owner and guests enjoy the shows. Daylight is filtered through translucent pvc façade providing an indirect and soft illumination into the house. At night, if lights turn on, the owner becomes the main actor and pedestrians the spectators. The Structure: an inner concrete wall serves as a support of an ascendant helicoidal slab. Metal pillar are arranged on the border, in the façade. Foundation consists in a reinforced concrete slab.

2008-09 PROJECTS 4 - ACADEMIC

SURGERY IN VALL DE GALLINERA ALICANTE, SPAIN

20 BenialĂ and BenissivĂĄ are located in Vall de Gallinera, Alicante. They still have fantastic and well preserved nature, without any trace of an uncontrolled urbanism as it happens on the coast, just 16 km away from there. Population ageing, migration to the city and lower earnings in agriculture are causing these villages to be increasingly isolated and lonely. The project defines a sequence of buildings attached to the road, completely integrated in the landscape features and topography. It is actually a surgery in the valley. Alternative paths to the main road and a lightweight bridge are defined to improve the connection between villages. A large balcony provides a viewpoint to gaze at the valley, a rest area for drivers and an appropriate place for the market. This market might become an attractive point for tourists or costumers from this region. It should be known that Vall de Gallinera produces the best cherries in Spain, but also almonds, oranges and lemons. Below this balcony a parking lot is hidden, it will free the streets from cars. This project proposes an apartment building for students, tourists or researchers to allow them visiting this marvellous valley frequently. The last building is a restaurant with fantastic views to the valley. Other programs can be considered if necessary.

2011 SEP PH LEÓN WORKSHOP

MASTER PLAN GUIDELINES FOR LEÓN, SPAIN DRAWING BOUNDARIES

Bea Brieva, Carlos Cuenca, José Quintanar, José Carlos Fernández, Natalia Matesanz, Olalla Seorans y Juan Socas.

To redefine León city limits it is necessary to understand boundaries between urban and natural ecosystems, between different municipalities, disconnected regions, impassable infrastructures barriers and abandoned or unused plots. Then you realize that new boundaries appear, those associated to mobility, economy, infrastructures, nature, society, etc. These are the most important points to deal with; they constitute the guidelines for a new master plan: - Develop joint operations in dialogue with San Andrés del Rabanedo municipality. - Adhesion of San Andrés to León. - Reactivation of Alfoz rural districts, respecting their identities. It is mandatory to break infrastructures barriers that have been created last years in the south and east. - Annexion of Villaobispo de las Regueras y Navatejera to León. - Use abandoned plots and include equipments or facilities for common use. They must be sensitive landscape interventions keeping in mind surroundings. Connect both sides of “la ronda” by footbridges and underground passages. - Distribution market of organic products in situ and frequent outdoors market for citizens. - Solve problems caused by train infrastructure and provide solutions to empty plots around that constitute an opportunity to reactivation of the district. - Need for a logistics center for product management and distribution with direct connection to the railway. - Presa del Bernesga must preserve its Nord-South axis as a continuous green corridor, designated as not for building. It represents a valuable natural ecosystem contiguous to the metropolis.

CARLOS CUENCA SOLANA ccsolana@gmail.com

2017