Selected Works '22 - Architectural Portfolio

My name is Cristian Almario, i am colombian architect with genuine interest in to design better spaces for humans interactions.

I have worked designing residential buildings, public space, and architectural competitions. and been involve in to the differents phases of project’s life. From the schematic design through construction. Experienced working with 3D modeling and coordination of the various disciplines and the construction site, using BIM methodology. Special ability for design, analog and digital representation, and photography.

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano.

HABILITIES

“Dibujos y bocetos de la Arquitectura 2018”(2018):

Agremiación Colombiana de Facultades de Arquitectura “ACFA”.

LoneStar College Montgomery.

Colegio Fervan

REVIT - advanced AUTOCAD - intermediate

SKETCHUP - intermediate 3DS MAX - begginer

Almario, Cristian D. (2018): Collective, flexible and adaptable space in a mangrove environment “Casa del Manglar”.

Almario, C., Gonzàlez, K., Pedraza, B. (2017): Calamar, its history and its people”.

ILLUSTRATOR - advanced

PHOTOSHOP - intermediate

INDESIGN - intermediate

LUMION -intermediate

CORONA -intermediate

NATIVE

B2 LEVEL BASICS

EXPERIENCE

08/2021 - CURRENT CAUCE ARQUITECTURA DEL PAISAJE

Project Leader Architect Member of the design department. Participate in 3D modeling and coordination of the various disciplines and the construction site, using BIM methodology.

WORKSHOP’S

06/2019

ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES IN “LA GÜAJIRA” (MINISTRY OF ENERGY)

To carry out territory reconnaissance workshops and work with the community, with the intention of articulating the territorial models with the projects related to mining and energy in the country.

08/2016 - 06/2017 ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM MONITOR - UJTL

Production, writing, and editing of plans and images for the institutional book of architecture.

01/2019 - CURRENT ESTUDIO LOCAL

Self-employed Designer associated architect

09/2018 - 08/2020

3G CONSTRUCTORES

Jr. Architect (BIM) Member of the design department. Participate in 3D modeling and coordination of the various disciplines and the construction site, using BIM methodology.

11/2017 - 01/2018

CO-DESIGN OF PUBLIC SPACES (MIT + F.SOCIAL)

Design and representation of basic scheme.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

11/2021 COMPETITION w/ CAUCE AP

2nd Place - CAUCE Design for the new Library of UdeM.

07/2016

GETSEMANI NIGTH DESIGN (Arup + London School of Economics)

Research, interviews, and interaction with the ‘Getsemani’ community, which sought to arrive at lighting design proposals in line with the local identity.

01/2017

INCLUSIVE HOUSING DESIGN (MIT +FMSD)

Interviews to the community, collection of information, and graphic representation of the same through planimetries and 3D models.

EMAIL: cristianalmario@hotmail.com

2020 COMPETITION w/ ESTUDIO LOCAL

1st Place + Construction Monument in Memory of our Martyrs.

02-11/2016

‘PALESTRA’ RESEARCH HOTBED

Kids + architecture + the city. It is an initiative that was born in the city of Cartagena, and aims to bring children and young people closer to architecture to increase their level of awareness of space at any scale.

01/2017 MENTION

Honorable mention for the institution’s best test scores.

Architectural and public space design

Bachelor Thesis

2018

Architectural Design

Developed at Cauce Arquitectura del Paisaje

Role: Design, conceptual schemes, 3D modeling.

2021

Architectural competition - 2nd Place

Developed at Cauce Arquitectura del Paisaje

Role: Conceptual schemes, 3D modeling, rendering, constructive details.

2021

Architectural Competition

Role: Design, conceptual schemes, details and rendering.

2021

Architecture design + Construction coordination

Developed at 3G constructores

Role: Interiorism Design, BIM modeling, details, coordination and construction.

2018-2020

Diseño arquitectónico de un edificio que serviría como parqueadero, comercio y contaría con un área de consultorios.

Urbanistic + Public space design

Workshop with MIT in Cartagena

Role: Urban and strategic design, mapping.

2018

Public space + Monument Design

Developed at Estudio Local

Role: Design, 3D modeling and rendering.

2019

CASA DEL MANGLAR

CONTEXT:

Displacement, housing shortages, and migration have resulted in hybrid communities from different parts of the coast and Colombia, which, lacking spaces for communion and interaction of its inhabitants, have gradually built a community that lacks a sense of belonging, leaving social gaps, which are evident in gang conflicts, invisible borders, vandalism, crime, invasions, and environmental degradation.

PROBLEMATIC QUESTION:

Wich spacial resource is the one in a project that could reflect transition as a

response of it self?

HYPOTHESIS:

Flexibility in architecture as a tool for diversity.

Se propone implantar la edificación de manera que intervenga lo menos posible el entorno, un sistema constructivo poco invasivo y que permita la ejecución de la obra en diferentes etapas. Interve-

nir progresivamente la zona. Comenzando de lo menos a lo mas consolidado. De manera que la comunidad empieza apropiándose de ese espacio por medio de actividades y usos, antes de que espacios construidos. Y luego paulatinamente la edificación siga consolidándose, ofreciendo servicios de interés colectivo.

Design: Cristian Almario

Thesis advisor: Pablo Insuasty

2018

book’s house

administration

playground

flexible room

stage for cultural exhibitions

fish farming

Los principales objetivos que plantea este proyecto son: Establecer un espacio de transición entre lo urbano y lo natural que propicie la posibilidad de coexistir. Fortaleciendo aspectos como la educación, la recreación y la administración. Aportar a la probabilidad del sector con espacios

educativos enfocados en las fortalezas de la comunidad, espacios flexibles que puedan dar lugar al comercio, función como un hito de contacto con la naturaleza. Sirviendo así como sede para actividades ecoturísticas. Consolidar espacios donde las muestras culturales y la educación

tomen importancia. Aportando desde su practica a la prosperidad de la comunidad.

To determinate zones for recreation and sports, besides commercial services and a

communitary library.

To build a roof that promote flexible uses.

Module 1 building. Administrative room, multi-use common room, warehouse.

Set up a pool looking after the fishing research aspects and educational purposes.

Module 2. Common stage for cultural demonstrations.

Showroom

for a residential project

Project Coordinators:

Sebastian Monsalve

Laura Muñeton

Design:

Cristian Almario

Brahian Pinto

Team:

Sara Gómez

Valentina Duque

Manuela Ribillas

Santiago Quintero

2021

Rendering: Santiago Quintero, Brahian Pinto.

The project presented here was developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, the Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, Fundación Social, and Findeter. The project proposes to develop urban and architectural design strategies that are informed by the interactive ecology between humans and nature in order to generate a balance in the processes of urban expansion. The natural evolution of environmental ecosystems and the

The project presented here was developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, the Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, Fundación Social, and Findeter. The project proposes to develop urban and architectural design strategies that are informed by the interactive ecology between humans and nature in order to generate a balance in the processes of urban expansion. The natural evolution of environmental ecosystems and the

forum udm competition

Cordinadores de proyecto:

Sebastian Monsalve

Pablo Forero

Julian Restrepo

Guillermo Buitrago

Milena Jaramillo

Equipo:

Cristian Almario

Valentina Arango

Maria Clara Cardona

Sara Cortes

Sara Gómez

Juan José González

Sara Marroquín

Laura Muñeton

Valeria Monsalve

Jonathan Montoya

Brahian Pinto

Mario Ramírez

Cristian Ríos

Santiago Quintero

2021

womens house kaira looro competition

women’s house

The main goal for this project is none other than to provide a safe, local space for women to talk and share their values and perspectives, as well as their thoughts and ideas for the community. With the hope that other African communities will take this as inspiration and create their own version of the same atmosphere, I created this layout to give back these immensely strong women the power they deserve.

This proposal was created with the goal of being socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. It is pre-planned with the intentional, natural elements designed to build connections with nature and their roots, such as soil and wood. The external portion of the walls is built from bags, which are covered in red dirt, giving it the characteristic color and texture of Senegal. The structure is founded by wood such as bamboo as the supporting columns, and rosewood for the beams. The use of concrete is limited to the basement. Another important resource for this project are recycled materials, such as recycled plastic molded to have a wood-like appearance. These plastic wood panels would be used in the enclosure of the divulgation/discussion area, to bring sustainable sophistication. These panels could be produced in the village itself, by the treatment of the plastic around it. This process not only serves for paneling, but it could also be an option for some furniture pieces. To contribute to this welcoming and friendly environment, emblematic fabrics are also used in this project. It is clear to see that the majority of this blueprint is built with local resources, bringing economic benefits for the local community as well as sustainability.

1. divulgation / working space

2. information

3. administration room

4. conversation area

5. plastic waste storage

6. bathroom

7. furniture storage

8. fields

1. teach how to recycle

2. set a disposal point for the plastic

3. transportation to a factory

4. recycling

5. transform them into panels

6. transportation to womens house

7. to create women's association

8. assemble it as furniture

9. remunerated job

Floor plan

3.

4.

1. working space.

1. working space / divulgation.

1. divulgation (seminars, labs, exhibitions).

Ambar infinity (bim modeling)

3g constructores

Design Director: Elias Galeano

Bim Manager: Javier Gomez

Jr Architect: Cristian Almario

2018 - 2020

El diseño plantea un edificia con parametros de sostenibilidad para un programa de 39 unidades con un amplio portafolio de tipologías (11 tipos de apartamentos). Para ajustarse a un mercado cambiante, certicarse como un edificio verde, lograr las mejores vistas desde cada unidad, crear un acceso a la playa y generar un aporte urbano para mejorar el entorno.

WORKSHOP: PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN (MIT Architecture + Alcaldia de Cartagena)

Project Coordinators:

Lorena Bello (MIT Professor)

Manuela Uribe (MIT Student)

Andrea Baena (MIT Student)

Equipo:

Cristian Almario

Eduardo Arrieta

Lucia Arteaga

Camila Cueto

Luis Diaz

Katia González

Mariana Llano

Bibiana Pedráza

The project presented here was developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, the Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, Fundación Social, and Findeter. The project proposes to develop urban and architectural design strategies that are informed by the interactive ecology between humans and nature in order to generate a balance in the processes of urban expansion. The natural evolution of environmental ecosystems and the development of the productive activities of the residents of the neighborhood. This workshop was formed by a group of 8 students from UJTL, 2 of them MIT master’s students. My participation consisted of 2 phases. The first phase consisted of interviews and interaction with the community to map the sector and come up with design ideas. In the second phase: production of study planimetry, sketches, and design sections.

Rendering: Diego Torrecilla

nodo de transición casa del manglar y recreación

bosque de inundación

A physical intervention strategy is proposed that strengthen the community’s roots in the territory, live in a healthy coexistence, in harmony with the environment and adequate spaces.

nodo de acceso - comercio y puerto de llegada.

vironmental ecosystems and the development of the productive activities of the residents of the neighborhood. This workshop was formed by a group of 8 students from UJTL, 2 of them MIT master’s students. My participation consisted of 2 phases. The first phase consisted of interviews and interaction with the community to map the sector and come up with design ideas. In the second phase: production of study planimetry,

mirador

gradas de cultivos

champetodromo

cancha de futbol

sendero manglar

botes de pesca y transporte

Visualization: Eduardo Arrieta and Cristian Almario

Visualization: Diego Torrecilla and Cristian Almario

06 monumento policía nacional

Diseñó: ESTUDIO LOCAL

Equipo:

Cristian Almario

Eduardo Arrieta

Juan Pantoja

Carolina Restrepo

2020

Contexto:

En el año 2018 ocurrió un atentado en “Escuela de Cadetes General Santander”. Atentado que cobra la vida de 23 policías y marco un momento doloroso para la historia colombiana. En honor a aquellos héroes, por medio de un concurso proyectamos un monumento llamado “ventanas a la eternidad” para conmemorar sus vidas. El monumento fue construido y posteriormente inaugurado por el presidente de la republica colombiana en 2019.

Concepto:

En primer se busco cambiar la perspectiva de la zona de intervención a través de un parque lineal, que reivindique la vida. Esto se ve reflejado en la propuesta mediante la vegetación y la manera como esta encuentra su camino en medio de la adversidad y dureza del asfalto. Decidimos que el monumento principal se ubicara al

finalizar el parque lineal, a manera de cierre del recorrido, culminando esa etapa que es la vida y abriendo una ventana a Dios. El monumento en si mismo y de manera muy simbólica representa una ventana. Queremos representar la vida y el paso por la institución de cada uno de nuestros héroes, con sus nombres grabados en dicho monumento, el cual refleja a nuestros héroes a través de sus sueños. Sueños que siguen y seguirán vivos a través de todos nosotros. Con esta propuesta queremos rendir un homenaje a los héroes que perdieron su vida en el atentado del pasado 17 de enero en la Escuela de Cadetes General Santander.

El monumento se concibe como una prolongación del parque, que representa a través de su forma ascendente la relación de Dios y el hombre. El monumento parte desde el suelo , el cual representa nuestra Patria. Paulatinamente

Visualization: Cristian Almario and Juan Pantoja