ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
CRISTINA ROBALINO
CONTENTS This portfolio contains selected works from design projects developed while pursuing a Bachelor of Environmental Design at Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. The projects were choosen to highlight the diverse scale and approaches encompassed in my design education.
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OLYMPIC TRAINING FACILITY
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SOUTHTOWN CULTURAL HUB
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CHINATI VISITOR CENTER
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DOWNTOWN MARKET
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FORZA DIALYSIS CENTER
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MISCELLANEOUS
Huntsville, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
College Station, Texas
Sketches, Graphic design
01 OLYMPIC TRAINING FACILITY Bela Karolyi Ranch, Huntsville, Texas YEAR: Fourth Year Integrated Studio TIME: 15 Weeks PROFESSOR: Ray Holliday PARTNER: Elizabeth Widaski
INTRODUCTION Our main goal when designing the women’s gymnastics training center was to create a space that contrasted the heavily wooded site and embodied the spirit of the olympics in its form. We divided the program into three separate areas: the main building that includes the artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gym; two living quarters for the athletes and coaches, and a cabin for summer campers that fund the program. All the buildings are positioned to create a central plaza to encourage social interaction and outdoor activities. the journey to the site is important since the winding road leads you around the lake and provides a sneak peek of the site before arriving to an open clearing.
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Main building level 2 150PSF PSF 150 (storage) (storage) 120 120PSF PSF (covered/outdoor) (covered/ outdoor) 100 PSF 100 PSF (lobby, circulation, lounge, (lobby, circulation, lounge, cafe, kitchen, fire stairs) cafe, kitchen, fire stairs) 80 PSF 80 PSF lockers, gift shop, (bleachers, (bleachers, lockers, gift shop, dance room, exercise room) dance room, exercise room) 60 PSF 60 PSF (administration, restrooms, (administration, restrooms, lockers, training rooms) lockers, training rooms)
Main building loading diagrams
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CABINS PROGRAM The gymnastics training center maintains a successful gymnastics summer camp to raise money for the olympic trainining center and keep the facilities going. It was necessary for the campers to be located further away from the rest of the program (so the cabins would not be vacant for the remainder of the year), and in a more heavily wooded area for privacy. To distribute the program we designed a commons area with two branches with 4 cabins each. Each cabin can accomodate 12 people comfortably and has views to the woods. In total the max. capacity of the camp is for 96 campers and counselors.
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LIVING QUARTERS The complex includes two motels, one for the athletes and one for the coaches and staff. Both buildings have outdoor and indoor common areas for social activities. The capacity for the athletes is 32 and for the coaches 16. The living quarters are in close proximity to the main building and have great views of the plaza and the lake. The living quarters took inspiration from the main building by including the following elements: a shift in floor level divided by a transparent public space in the center, sloped roofs for high ceilings, and plenty of outdoor spaces to encourage the visitors to spend time outside.
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SOUTHTOWN CULTURAL HUB San Antonio, Texas
YEAR: Third Year Fall 2014 TIME: 8 Weeks PROFESSOR: Sarah Deyong PARTNER: Carolina Berkheimer
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INTRODUCTION The site is located in Southtown, a neighborhood two miles south of downtown San Antonio. The site is composed of a diverse urban fabric, consisting of a mix of industrial zones like warehouses; King William District across the San Antonio River, Blue Star Complex; and developed and undeveloped commercial zones. Since the area was so diverse, the main purpose of the project was to create a public space that unified the character of the community, and a program that reflected the needs of the locals. Southtown is predominantly Hispanic and an up and coming art district. For this reason we aimed or the cultural hub to represent the underlying, but strong identity of the community through the integration of local art and cultural events.The site is separated into three sections unified by an underpass that goes under the streets and railroad. This pathway leads visitors from the outdoor space, community space, art space, and eventually ends by a green area next to the San Antonio River connecting them to Blue Star Complex.
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View of art studios from main building rooftop
PROGRAM The main program components include art studios, a cafĂŠ, event, and exhibit spaces to create a community identity that is seen through their art and culture. The cultural hub combines structure and landscape in a fluid manner, creating a social building that invites people in. The site transitions from community (pool, outdoor courts) to art spaces (market, art studios). The form of the building represents this progression through carving of the site and the use of angled roofs that complement the pedestrian circulation. The design is integrated into the site and slopes down leading to the main pathway that connects all three sites, making circulation natural and intuitive.
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03 CHINATI VISITOR CENTER Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas YEAR: Third Year Spring 2015 TIME: 4 Weeks PROFESSOR: William Dupont
INTRODUCTION Marfa has become a haven of minimalist art that attracts thousands of architects and artists from all over the world each year. This is thanks to the founder of the Chinati Foundation, Donald Judd. Judd had a philosophy of damaged v. undamaged land, art should coexist with an existing place and respect the context and the heritage of the area. The challenge for this project was to design a new visitor center for the Chinati Foundation that was minimalist in nature and respected Judd's philosophy. My solution for this project was inspired by the picture above of Judd's 100 aluminum cubes. Architecture should frame the relationship between art and context. By creating a calculated shift at the east elevation of the building, it captures a view of Judd's concrete works and the aluminum mill in the undamaged land, and draws the visitors in that direction to start the tour. The architecture of the visitor center designed according to Judd's principles, successfully provides a glimpse of what's to come through this unique art experience at the Chinati Foundation.
Donald Judd’s 100 aluminum cubes
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE The user experience for this "antimuseum" was of utmost importance. It was important to let visitors experience Chinati by themselves without having to be guided. The entrance of the visitor is indented and the visitors can directly see a garden outside, without being exposed to "Judd" yet. Then they would be drawn to their left by the views, and would begin their tour by exiting through this space. After they looped around Chinati and came back to the visitor center they would enter through a different door to avoid traffic in the area. Also, they could finish their experience by going to the contemplation garden in the middle that provides an area for post tour decompression and reflection. Site Plan
SCHEMATIC PROCESS SCHEMATIC PROCESS Bathroom locations create traffic SCHEMATIC PROCESS Bathroom createstotraffic and and publiclocations space needs be better public space needs to be better organized organized Bathroom locations creates traffic and public space needs to be better organized
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04 DOWNTOWN MARKET San Antonio, Texas
YEAR: Third Year Spring 2015 TIME: 4 Weeks PROFESSOR: William Dupont
FLEX SPACE
PERMANENT VENDOR TEMPORARY VENDOR
MECH. MECH. ROOM ROOM
OFFICE RECEPTION MEETING ROOM
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INTRODUCTION The main concept that organized the market is the diagonal pathway that creates a strong relationship between market square and casa navarro. Additionally, the prevalent wind in this area blows in that direction creating a comfortable pedestrian corridor. The pathway invites the locals living in the neighborhoods to the west to cross the entire site , thoroughly experience the market activity, and lead them to visit Casa Navarro and potentially San Pedro Creek. To accentuate the cultural flavor of San Antonio, the building is enveloped by a wooden skin, a traditional material, to protect it from the sun and perforated by slots with colored windows.These slots allow the light to filter through and add a colorful play of light to the interior for the users to enjoy as they walk around the vendors.
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View of permanent vendor building
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05 FORZA DIALYSIS CENTER College Station, Texas
YEAR: Second Year Spring 2014 TIME: 6 Weeks PROFESSOR: Dr. Susan Rodiek PARTNER: Amber Estrada
WHAT IS DIALYSIS? Dialysis is a treatment method that replicates the function of the kidneys when they are failing. In healthy individuals, the kidneys work to filter and remove waste products, excess fluid, salts and toxins from the blood. However, when the kidney’s start to fail, individuals need to undergo dialysis treatment. During dialysis the blood is carried via a tube into a dialysis machine which contains a semi permeable membrane. Inside the machine, blood is filtered through the membrane to remove excess water, waste products, and toxins before being passed back into the body. Each session of dialysis may last for around four hours and needs to be performed three times a week.
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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Current dialysis centers are very outdated and tend to forget that it is vital to improve the experience for the patient since they have to spend so much of their day in this area. Dialysis centers fail to address other needs of the patients that could improve the experience and make them heal faster. During treatment patients lack good sources of light, have no sense of privacy, and have no exterior views. A succesful layout and positive design components will improve the overall experience of these clinics and reduce patient stress during treatment.
PURPOSE The main purpose of our dialysis facility is to provide dialysis treatment for people whose kidneys aren’t functioning properly. We want to create a space where patients can enjoy a luxurious, spa-inspired interior, while also enjoying views of the exterior. Our goal is to aim for patient wellbeing and satisfaction during their stay. The layout will provide a smooth transition from public to private zones, and the patients will be able to enjoy a feeling of privacy during treatment, which will help them feel wecome and at home during their relaxing visit.
DESIGN GOALS Natural Light in Treatment Area Add a pleasant amount of windows so patients can look out to nature, and diminish amount of direct florescent lighting Provide Feeling of Privacy Create partitions to provide patients with a feeling of privacy. Private exterior space where patients can look out without seeing cars and pedestrians Improve Patient Experience Angle of the chairs to take advantage of the best views and light exposure. Views will provide a connection to with nature and the exterior landscape.
covered entry to drop of patients awnings around the building to protect from the sun
landscaping covers view from cars and pedestrians, so the patients can enjoy a sense of privacy optional wall partitions allow patients to make their stay more private while the nurses still maintain eye contact with them shape of nurse station determined by layout of chairs
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every patient has a pleasant view of the exterior and can enjoy natural light
utility area for storage, equipment, and water
chairs angled to take advantage of best views washing station located before entering treatment room
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MATERIALS The main materials used were selected to elude a welcoming and comforting feeling to relax patients during treatment. We used different hues of greens and browns with wood accents to replicate the instinctive bond between people and nature in interior spaces. The colors should represent the character of the space, so they were picked to promote positive feelings for the patients and staff. The dialysis center should exude a feeling of comfort and relaxation, at Forza patients are treated with great care and we try our best to create a home away from home for all our patients.
06 MISCELLANEOUS Sketches, Graphic Design
Falling Water Pencil Sketch
Barcelona Pavilion Texture Study
Bexar County Courthouse Detail Sketch
San Fernando Cathedral Detail Sketch
San Antonio Governor’s Palace Detail Sketch
San Antonio Market Square Pencil Sketch
Bonfire Memorial Pencil Sketch
Barcelona Pavilion Texture Study
Color Pencil Drawing
Posters designed at the Agency, the department of architecture’s graphic design group
CRISTINA ROBALINO 817 - 876 - 0541 cris.robalino@tamu.edu issuu.com/cristinarobalino3
EDUCATION 2012 - 2016
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Bachelor in Environmental Design Graduation Date: May 2016 GPA: 3.75
Spring 2015
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO Study Away Semester
INVOLVEMENT 2015 - 2016
AIAS CHAPTER VICE - PRESIDENT In charge of working closely and maintain a high level of communication with the rest of the chapter. Responsible for overseeing all sub-committees in AIAS and promote professional development of all AIAS members
2014 - 2015
AIAS MARKETING CHAIR In charge of all the marketing and communications for the AIAS Texas A&M Chapter. I produce posters and communicate events through our website to encourage members and non-members to participate in AIAS activities.
2015 - 2016
THE AGENCY Member of the graphic design group for the department of architecture at Texas A&M University
EXPERIENCE Jun - Dec 2015
GSR ANDRADE ARCHITECTS
Healthcare Architecture Intern Focused on schematic design, construction documents, and construction administration using AutoCAD and Revit. 2012 - 2014
FIRST TEXAS HOMES
Assistant Sales Volunteer Customer service, assist sales representative, show prospective buyers around model house and the homes in the community
AWARDS April 2015
LINDA J. TODD AIAS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Awarded to an AIAS member who has continually exhibited hard work, dedication and leadership in AIAS
ERNEST LANGFORD SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a senior environmental design student of high character, integrity, demonstrating leadership and civic enterprise April 2014
OUTSTANDING PORTFOLIO AWARD
Awarded to an undergraduate student whose portfolio for admission to upper level exhibits high quality design work and investigation
DEAN’S LIST
Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.75 or above
SKILLS LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, Russian Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, sketching, modeling, rendering, graphic design