Cristian Chavez
Architectural Portfolio
“ I think that architects should be composers not designers. They should be composers of elements. The elements are things that are entities in themselves�. - Louis Khan
205 Nat’l 01 The Center 02
Ciber 03 Sketches 04
205 Nat’l 01 This project is part of the National City, CA, Downtown Specific Plan and a collaborative student team effort. The proposal is to provide modular units to meet the demands of housing. With the idea of a structure and housing that grows and adapts to the needs of the city over time.
Rendering by Tamim Aljefri
National City Downtown Specific Plan includes educational institutions, government institutions, a park, historical buildings, and a branch library
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Ground Plan with micro units, shopkeeper units, 1 bedroom units, and a parking garage
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WALL SECTION 1
WALL SECTION 2
CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM BEHIND
STRUCTURAL COLUMN BEHIND FACADE SYSTEM MOVEABLE AT WINDOWS
DIAGONAL BRACING
DWELLING UNIT
ALUMINUM FRAME WINDOW SYSTEM BEHIND FACADE GAURD RAIL
RAISED CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM
METAL PLATE COVER
DWELLING UNIT BELOW DWELLING UNIT BELOW
SINGLE PAD FOOTING BEHIND SINGLE PAD FOOTING BEHIND
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SECTION PERSPECTIVE
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Section Perspective by Tamim Aljefri
The Center 02 This project questions the relevance of permanent qualities in architecture in an increasingly temporary culture. Investigating how a building that is designed with lasting materials but contains ephemeral qualities can create an experience that is a response to the temporary.
Visualization showing present day conditions of building and Salton Sea
Axonometric highlighting the interior of the ramp as it transitions from permanent to temporary materials
Level 1 showing reception, administration and ramp
Level 2 showing the upper programming on the deck
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Visualization showing potential future conditions of building and Salton Sea
Ciber 03 Located at San Diego State University, this project is home to CIBER, a center for business education. The programming includes a library, an education center and a community space. It is concerned with the idea of ‘both and’, consisting of private and public functions, indoor and outdoor spaces, and different levels of transparencies.
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East Commons
Education
SDSU Bookstore
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SDSU College of Education SDSU Student Services Site Plan
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Ground Floor with spaces for library resources, a cafe, and work space
Tech/ Teaching Lab
Public/ Community
Ed. Center Lib. Res. Lobby
Program distribution
Classroom
Structural Model
Wall Section model
East Elevation
Sketches 04 These drawings are a collection of observations, study, and enjoyment
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