Celeste Martinez // Architecture Portfolio by Celeste Martinez

Celeste Amanda Martinez architecture por tfolio | 2020

CELESTE MARTINEZ e: celeste.amanda.martinez@gmail.com p: 432.413.6573

a: 40 Barker St. Apt. 01, Providence, RI w: http://issuu.com/celestemartinez8

EDUCATION RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

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_participated in the two month exploration of Earth Works + Land Art of the American Southwest _developed mixed media projects that concluded with a gallery show

RECOGNITION ALUMNI TRAVEL GRANT

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ALPHA RHO CHI AWARD

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 built works of existing conditions seeking design beyond renovation and harnessing educational theory and collaborative design

 proposals that collage existing site conditions and new purpose through the means of architectural exploration and program through means of representation that aid in the explanation of design intent.

 These select projects were made to expand on how to define, represent, and attempt to capture the passing of time and the expression of space through various media sources.

 the opportunity to engage with others outside of the discipline, to express the potential benefits of architectural intervention.

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Col.legi Montserrat Eden Park Elementary International Friendship Park East Boston CommunityWaterfront Providence Innovation Center All Saints Retreat & Spa The Crossing Soil Sampling Clerkley Academy Central Falls Public Plaza

 These select projects are built works of existing conditions seeking design beyond renovation. The demolition resulted in the spaces remaining only shells of their previous conditions. These shells acted as the vessels for the implementation of educational theory, collaborative design with input from a team of designers, the client as well as everyday users to create fun and innovative educational spaces.

Col .legi Montserrat  The Early Childhood Learning Center is a renovated space on the first floor of the southern wing of the school: Col.legi Montserrat. This portion of the school serves students ranging in age of three to five years old. The original space consisted of a double loaded corridor with typical, age divided classrooms. The new space was designed to allow for teaching and learning within a student-centered environment with spaces and furniture that could adapt to the students’ multiple intelligences. The Learning Community is an ensemble of learning spaces, which include discrete learning studios, and three shared common areas that are zoned and differentiated for individual and team-oriented activities. In addition to learning studios, seminar, and small group rooms, there are additional enclosed spaces for smaller group learning experiences such as teacher or student-led workshops, discussion, project work, media viewing, presentation rehearsal or quiet study. The workshops are designed to guide all members of the learning community toward innovative, collaborative learning experiences.

FOREST PLAYHOUSE

CABIN PLAY SPACE

7 ART DISPLAY CASE

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WRITABLE CLOUDS

MOUNTAIN WALL

LABYRITH

2 MOUNTAIN TRAIL CUBBIES

GODLY PLAY STORAGE

LEGEND

1. Learning Studio 2. Learning Commons 3. Seminar Room 4. Chapel 5. Small Group Room 6. Music Room 7. Curiosity Lab 8. Ar t + Project Room 9. Greenhouse

PRESENTATION STAGE

PLAN LAYOUT The plan layout of the space was optimized for visibility for both students and teachers by removing the corridor and existing orthogonal walls and replacing them with curved walls with floor to ceiling glazing throughout most of the space. This allowed for students to move more freely throughout the space without sacrificing supervision or access to natural light from outside. The space plays with scale and nature throughout, with themes and colors inspired by the surrounding landscape: ocean, mountains and forest.

CHILD + “GIANT ” ENTRY DOORS

OCEAN WAVE SEATING

INTERACTIVE WRITABLE CLOUD WALL

ACOUSTIC CEILING TREE CANOPY

“GIANT” SCALED INTERACTIVE FLOORING PATTERN

A SPACE FOR REFLECTION + LEARNING

PLAN DETAIL

GODLY PLAY The Chapel was designed with specific criteria based on the school’s activity of “Godly Play”, a sequencing of activities and stories tied into the teachings of the Catholic faith. The shape of the classroom was made into a circle to allow for intimate gatherings of students during this activity. The casework was custom designed to follow the requirements regarding the dimensions, quantities and sequencing of the lessons. In order to best utilize the space for this particular learning activity and still allow the space to be used for other activities and small group gatherings throughout the day, all of the casework was aligned along the curved walls of the room and some were made mobile to be moved throughout the room or even out of the space when not in use.

TREEHOUSE ACOUSTIC CANOPY

TREEHOUSE PLATFORM

TREE TRUNK HIDEAWAY

FOREST PLAYHOUSE The Forest Treehouse, a nod to Barcelonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surrounding region, was designed to address the students highly prioritized request for a space where they can sit or read in a quiet, elevated space in small groups or independently. The many components of the treehouse includes a Lego table for creative learning and problem solving, book storage throughout as well as a child-sized play area inside the tree trunk for light table activities. QUIET HIDE-AWAY

THE CAVE + THE MOUNTAIN Another characteristic unique to Spain and the namesake of the school are the rounded mountaintops of the Montserrat mountain range. This landscape feature was the inspiration for not only a climbing wall for student development of gross motor skills, but also acts as a sculptural storage unit to address the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs for daily storage of materials and supplies for teaching and learning in the common spaces. The climbing wall also houses a small felt-lined cave for individual or small group gathering that plays with form and scale of the lounging human form.

ACTIVE PLAY INDOORS

MOUNTAIN STORAGE UNIT - AXON

OPEN ADJ. STORAGE

STORAGE - ELEVATION

STORAGE - SECTION

MONTSERRAT MOUNTAIN PROFILE

REFLECTIVE CAVE SPACE

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING WALL - ELEVATION

Eden Park Elementary Pilot Project  The Eden Park Elementary School Pilot Project is the first phase of renovation for the city of Cranston, Rhode Island’s Masterplan. As part of the school’s masterplan and upcoming city bond vote, the West Wing intentionally acts as a direct contrast to the rest of the school, which is scheduled to receive full renovation at a future date. Phase 1 consists of a complete renovation of the West Wing of the elementary school which consists of the 3rd through 5th grade student body as well as developing an entrance that both welcoming for parents and students, while also acting as a protective, multi-level barrier for the safety of all those inside. The school was designed in response to the students want for views outside and access to natural light - something that was not possible due the original and aged window system that had grown opaque over time. The procession from the East Wing to the West Wing is meant to inspire a transition of a mindset as to what is possible for educational spaces. The shifting horizon of the exterior glazing and the large scale color blocking of the exterior cladding evoke a sense of play while simultaneously concealing protective barriers and wall systems that allow the school to be safe and comfortable.

NEW ENERGY EFFECIENT ENCLOSURE

NEW EDUCATIONAL LAYOUT

REMOVE DATED INEFFICIENT GLAZING

REMOVE CLASSROOM + CORRIDOR LAYOUT OPEN UP ROOF FOR POP-UPS

PHASING - removal of the hall ENTRY + WEST WING

EXISTING BUILDING

The renovation of the West Wing began with a complete removal of the corridors. A space used purely for transition from one classroom to the other is wasted square footage while classes are in session. The low concrete ceiling of the corridor and entry were also cut away to allow for “popups” that allowed natural light to fill the spaces with the clerestory and storefront that were put in place.

EXISTING BUILDING

CUBBIES

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2. Learning Commons 3. Seminar Room 4. Small Group Rooms 5. Active Labs 6.Sensory Room + Specialist Space 7. Teacher Collaborative Room 8. Single Occupants Water Closets

PRESENTATION SPACE

PLAN LAYOUT With the removal of the low, dark hallway the plan layout now allows the natural light from the clerestory and the exterior glazing to the interior depths of the whole soace. The layout which no longer relies on designated classrooms, grade division and teacher isolation, now allows teachers and students to work more collaboratively. The different types of rooms and variety in furniture are made to celebrate choice and the different ways in which students like to learn.

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variety of collaborative meeting spaces

CUBBIES

flexibility & personalization of space

parent waiting area

secure + welcoming entry

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BUILDING SECTIONS

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HORIZON

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Sky Horizon

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QUIET HIDE-AWAY

The development of the exterior facade was a balance - to create something that felt undeniably â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? without insulting the adjacent neighboring houses, but ultimately being a reflection of youth. The exterior cladding color palette was developed with a varity of colors inspired by and meant to compliment the natural elements found around the school. This as well as the shifting scales of the panels celebrate the renovation amongst the existing masonry that remains until the next phase of the project. The horizontality of the panels is a play off the horizontality of the siding exteriors of the surrounding New England homes of the neighborhood.

 These select projects are collections of collaged proposals that harness the existing conditions of a site and apply new purpose through the means of architectural exploration and program. The projects resulted in various attempts to develop means of representation that aided in the explanation of design intent. These vignettes of a hypothetical occupiable space allowed for experimentation and flexibilty in scale, program and materiality as well as the development of an empathetic approach to user experience.

Periphery Pier  The US | Mexican border is home to a variety of civic, commercial, and governmental programmatic conditions that must confront the realities of the international border. This division not only provides programmatic and spatial implications, but creates societal difference and hinders communication. Mapping some of these ‘Mundane Contentions’ begins to show a tapestry of new territory that is driven by exchange and interaction. Inspired by these mappings, this proposal explores the idea of a new space. A space with uninterrupted activities. A space where people have the opportunity to ENGAGE, EXCHANGE, and REFLECT. A space for those who feel they don’t fully belong on one side or the other. A space, most importantly, that must exist at the border itself.

PLAN | LEVEL 01

SECTION CC

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PROGRAM COLLAGE MAP

1. BEACH 2. FARM 3. CHECKPOINT

4. COMMERCE 5. RECREATION 6. PARK

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1. BEACH 2. FARM 3. CHECKPOINT 4. COMMERCE 5. RECREATION 6. PARK

when a family day at the beach is not necessarily that simple...

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP PARK

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SECTION BB

educational layout

CUADRADO  A Framework for Education + Community Rather than a fixed architectural solution, this proposal is a set of components, modular at several scales, that work to create a framework for community spaces for populations of displaced communities of refugee camps. Each 8m x 8m module, designed on a 1 meter grid, consists of a raised floor, moveable wall panels and a solar roof. The modules combine to create larger spaces to fit the needs of each situation. The modular flexibility of this proposal also lends itself to many other community-oriented programs. A few adjustments to the modular elements, and classrooms become living spaces. Living spaces easily unfold into a community market. More than just a school, we have a customizable, reconfigurable, temporal framework which allows a sense of permanence and stability; an anchor for a growing population of displaced communities.

ADAPTABILITY The interior space is similarly modular, using a system of convertible, pivoting walls that fit within the 1m grid.

1 | PEG STORAGE WAll

2 | swivel writeable wall

3 | sleeping mode

4 | collab table - low

5 | collab table - high

6 | covered

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sECTION | educational layout A module made of a kit of parts can be multiplied and connected to one another to create a complex arranged to suit the varying needs of a displaced community.

LIVING SPACE CONFIGURATION | 8 modules

MARKET CONFIGURATION | 8 modules

Innovation Center  In collaboration with Erin Graham & Ellen Woodsbie On the edge of Downtown Providence and across the street from the parks along the Providence River sits a triangular parking lot, much like the many other parking lots that surround the area. In an attempt to utilize this space and provide more for the community than just a space for cars, the Innovation Center provides classrooms, an auditorium and shared work spaces for the public and local businesses. The building is constructed primarily of cross laminated timber with a cladding system of terra cotta tiles. The introduction of this construction type to the community allows the building to act as a beacon to testing new ideas.

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Peck Street

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2 | SECOND FLOOR PLAN

3 | THIRD FLOOR PLAN

5 | FIF TH FLOOR PLAN

6 | ROOF PLAN

FLOOR PLANS | 5 stories

BUILDING SECTIONS

1 | SECTION EAST

2 | SECTION SOUTH

3 | FIRE STAIR A

4 | FIRE STAIR B

KEY PLAN

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

North-East Elevation

Friendship Street

Peck Street

South-East Elevation

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

WALL SECTION

EXTERIOR FACADE terra cotta cladding

INTERIOR

exposed cross laminated timber

SECTIONS DETAILS

Community Waterfront  The revitalization of the once industrial East Boston waterfront has primarily consisted of the purchase of large amounts of land for the construction of big box stores. The Community Waterfront is a proposal to prevent the proliferation of this type of program while still providing jobs and community activities. The project gives both the residents and the public access to athletic facilities, a public library, theater, commercial kitchen, shops and markets as well as an opportunity to have various levels of substinence and commercial farming. The terracing of the residential units allows for those living in the community access to the waterfront views without sacrificing a sense of privacy.

GROUND LEVEL 1. Markets 2. Library L01 3. Parking L01 4. Auditorium L01 5. Shared Kitchen 6. Restaurant 7. Ticket Booth 8. Restrooms

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LEVEL 03

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Residential Units L01 Library L02 Parking L02 Auditorium Cafe Auditorium Green Roof Digital Media Share Space Public Pier Boat Dock

Residential Units L0 Library L03 Gymnasium Workout Rooms

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2. 1.

LEVEL 04 1. Residential Units L03 2. Indoor Track

1br | 1ba

Studio | 1ba

TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT PLANS

4br | 2ba

This mixed-use apartment complex is a blend of public and private use facilities acting as an anchor for the surrounding community as well as the revitalization effort of this once industrial waterfront. Public program utilizes the existing community needs and efforts with the addition of athletic facilities, public library, theater, commercial kitchen, markets and different levels of substinence and commercial farming for residents of the complex. The organization of the private residences into terraces allow for the utilization of the waterfront views as well as allows access to the public program without losing a sense of privacy.

3br | 2ba

2br | 2ba

TRANSVERSE SECTION

SITE ANALYSIS Mapping of the public and private spaces in Cathral Square based on intensities of privacy

All Saints Retreat and Spa  In collaboration with Nadine Zaza Our investigation creates a new definition of the Modern Ritual as the ritualistic obsessions of contemporary society’s modification of their body. This is a great shift from the former religious rituals that pertain to the site of Cathedral Square. Since we could no longer rely on the members of The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul’s to bridge a connection amongst the other religious spaces throughout the city in the Macro Scale mapping, we turned to our findings of the current interests of the public in the micro scale mapping of Westminster Street. Westminster, a major artery within the city is populated with public and commercial program with the intention of aiding in the physical appearance of its users.

MACRO SCALE The dispersion of the act of ritual throughout Providence Rhode Island that are spirtually based.

MICRO SCALE The concentration of the act of ritual along Westminster Street that are selfimprovement based.

SITE PLAN

Cathedral Square

PLAN PROCESSIONS and the varied levels of privacy

PUBLIC

1. Entry | Bazaar

4. Pools

SEMI-PRIVATE

2. Locker Rooms

5. Gym & Surgical Offices

PRIVATE

3. Saunas

6. Exit | Cathedral Plaza

Photography Studio

Make-Up Studio

Tanning Salon Specialty Soap Store

Clothing Store Nail Salon Hair Salon Clothing Store

Locker Rooms | Male

Saunas | Male Recovery Rooms

Shoe Store

Locker Rooms | Female

Saunas | Female

Swimming Pools Turkish Baths

Gym

Workout Studios Operation Rooms

Consultation Rooms Bar & Lounge Waiting Area

The Crossing  The existence of borders throughout the world creates a fragmentation of land masses, cultures and families. The Crossing is a film that traces the border that exists along the United States and Mexican border. Through the use of photo montage and collage, a layering of various scales and found elements impose a different type of interaction with the border. Interaction that tells the tale of a man in search of his lost love from the border crossing of El Paso, Texas into Juarez, Mexico to the beach of San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico. Only through this reimagining of the landscape, the couple is able to find one another, until the reality of the border forces them to say goodbye through the small openings of the border wall.

El Paso

W ritten & Performed by Mar ty Robbins

Out in the West Texas Town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican Girl Nighttime would find me in Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina Music would play and Felina would whirl

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina Wicked and evil while casting a spell

My love was deep for this Mexican maiden I was in love but in vain, I could tell

One night a wild young cowboy came in Wild as the West Texas wind Dashing and daring | A drink he was sharing With wicked Felina | The girl that I loved

I saddled up and away I did go Riding alone in the dark

Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me Tonight nothingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse than this pain in my heart

From out of nowhere Felina has found me Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side

Cradled by two loving arms that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll die for One little kiss and Felina , goodbye

soil sampling  The terrain of the American West is so vast, that the subtle and more often great difference in the terrain would be lost when viewed through typical mapping techniques. This Periodic Table of the American West is the accumulation of the various grains of sands collected and organized during a two month expedition with the Land Arts of the American West program. The organization is meant to show the relationship to date and state of travel as well enhance how these places, near and far, are seen when the smallest essesence of the site is placed in close proximity to that of the other sites.

PERIODIC TABLE OF

THE AMERICAN WEST

New Mexico 01 Twin Buttes 02 Twin Buttes Hike 03 White Sands 04 Chaco Canyon 05 Pueblo Alto 06 Sand Canyon 07 Mesita Dam 08 Jack Pile Mine Arizona 09 Coconino 10 Roden Crater Nevada 11 Double Negative 12 Double Negative

Camp 13 Lake Mead Utah 14 Spiral Jetty 15 CLUI Camp |Wendover 16 Salt Flats 17 Utah Red Rocks 18 Muley Point 19 Muley Point Hike New Mexico 20 Madrid Texas 21 El Cosmico | Marfa 22 Valentine

New Mexico 23 Cabinetlandia | Deming 24 Mimbres River Arizona 25 Chiricahua Mts. 26 Chiricahua Charcoal New Mexico 27 Plains of San Agustin 28 Lightning Field Texas 29 Lubbock

Salt Flats CLUI Camp

Spiral Jet ty

Utah Red Rocks Muley Point Twin But tes

Double Negative Lake Mead Coconino Roden Crater

Pueblo Alto Chaco Canyon Madrid Jack Pile Mine Mesita Dam Lubbock

Lightning Field Plains of San Agustin Chiricahua Mts. Cabinetlandia Mimbres River

White Sands Marfa Valentine Sand Canyon

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 These select projects are built works of existing conditions seeking design beyond renoval spaces.

Clerkley Academy  Student Work led by myself and Jordan Berta. Clerkely Academy was conducted through the cooperation of Texas Tech University, AIA San Antonio, and the public transportation system of San Antonio, VIA Metro. The program was that of a tram stop on a newly developed extension of the San Antonio Riverwalk. Students did personal site investigation, visited local architecture firms, received a personal presentation by VIA Metro and spent two weeks at Texas Tech University, during which they were given full access to all studio, computer lab and shop facilities to complete their proposals. The program is a way to introduce architecture to students who have shown interest in the field. But for most, this is a means of encouragement and exposure for those who have no previous experience to college level education.

Public Plaza  The Central Falls Public Plaza was a collaborative design+build project with the Rhode Island School of Design’s organization: DESINE-Lab, students from Brown University as well as students from Javeriana University in Colombia. With the permission of the city officials of Central Falls, the group was given the task to rethink the use of the vacant lot that had been approved to become an extension of an existing parking lot adjacent to the site. The site was once an abandoned house that had recently been demolished; now, the site consists of a terraced brick plaza and walkway, a shaded pavilion and a mural, all of which were made possible through the contributions of the community and the efforts of all those who volunteered their time and strength.

Thank You! Celeste Amanda Martinez | architecture portfolio 2020