CRISTINA ROBALINO SELECTED WORKS 2013 2014
cris.robalino@tamu.edu
(817) 876-0541
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OBJECTIVE To find an internship in an exciting and inspiring architectural firm where I can apply the skills I have acquired in the architecture program at Texas A&M University
EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Bachelor of Environmental Design Anticipated date of graduation: May 2016 GPA: 3.8
SKILLS AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Power Point, Microsoft Word, Modeling, Drafting, Sketching, Rendering
LANGUAGES English: Fluent Spanish: Native Language Russian: Native Language
HONORS Outstanding Portfolio Award 2014 Awarded to an undergraduate student whose portfolio for adimission to upper level exhibits high quality design work and invertigation Dean’s List 2014 Awarded to students with GPA of 3.75 or higher
VOLUNTEER
AIAS Marketing Officer 2014 In charge of all the marketing and communication for the American Institute of Architecture Students Texas A&M Chapter. I produce posters and communicate events through our website to get members more involved and non-members to join the organization Grand Homes - 2011 Volunteer Assistant Customer service, organize files, assist sales representative First Texas Homes - 2012 - current Volunteer Sales Assistant Help maintain a welcoming environment at model house, customer service, contact buyers, and show prospective buyers around community
CONTENTS SOUTHTOWN CULTURAL HUB FORZA DIALYSIS CENTER PACIFIC ART CENTER CRAZYHORSE PASS HOUSE PORTAL MISCELLANEOUS
SOUTHTOWN
CULTURAL HUB
YEAR: third year fall 2014 PROFESSOR: Sara Deyoung PARTNER: Carolina Berkheimer TIME: 2 months
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 for 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.
UP
SITE PLAN
ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE FLOOR PLANS
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY
ART
Pool Classroom
Basketball Court
Classroom
Cafe
Indoor Exhibit
Gallery
Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball
Community
Basketball Court
Ampitheatre
Outdoor Exhibit
Multi-Use
Studio
Studio
Studio
Studio
Installation Garden
Art
Pool
Indoor Exhibit Basketball Court
Classroom
Classroom
Cafe
Ampitheatre
Sand Volleyball Gallery
Outdoor Exhibit
Studio
Studio
Studio
Studio
Installation Garden
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.
PARTI DEVELOPMENT
FORZA DIALYSIS
CENTER
YEAR: second year spring 2014 PROFESSOR: Dr. Susan Rodiek PARTNER: Amber Estrada TIME: 6 weeks
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.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
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.
BACK VIEW
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
side entry for staff
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
PROGRAM Site located on Holleman Dr. E, College Station, TX. Utility: 1650 sq. ft. Staff and Administration: 3220 sq. ft. Reception Area: 2788 sq. ft Treatment Room: 3321 sq. ft Total Area: approx. 10,980 sq. ft.
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.
DIALYSIS CHAIRS
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 AND STRATEGIES 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
WAITING ROOM
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. Use appropriate materials and colors to provide a calming atmosphere for patients BREAK ROOM
VIEW OF FRONT ENTRANCE
PATIENT VIEW OF TREATMENT ROOM
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.
SIDE ENTRANCE TO TREATMENT ROOM
SECTION CUT SHOWING TREATMENT ROOM
NIGHT VIEW FORZA DIALYSIS CENTER
PACIFIC ART CENTER YEAR: second year spring 2014 PROFESSOR: Dr. Susan Rodiek PARTNER: Amber Estrada TIME: 6 weeks
WHAT IS THE PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH? The great pacific garbage patch is an area of high concentration of debris in the pacific ocean. The debris accumulates in this zone because of the wind and ocean currents that create the North Pacific subtropical gyre, and it is the circular motion in this area that prevents the debris from escaping.
PURPOSE The purpose of this structure is to create a location where individuals can create art with recycled resources. The Pacific Art Center will bring environmental and cultural awareness to the Great Pacific garbage patch. The underwater recycling center would provide students and volunteers with the materials needed to create amazing works of art from common trash and demonstrate to the public that the garbage patch is an untapped resource with a million opportunities.
INITIAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
INSPIRATION Overall form inspired by location to create an organic, simple form. Abstracted waves inspired the shape of the structure resulting in a combination of rhythm, pattern, and continuity. Furthermore, the plastic in this area is a free resource that could be used as a new construction material. The properties of plastic don’t limit the design; it is flexible, lightweight, and transparent.
TOP VIEW OF PACIFIC ART CENTER (MIXED MEDIA RENDERING)
SITE PLAN The Pacific Art Center covers approx. 45,000 square feet. The capacity is approx. 60 people for half the year while the program is in session, and just a few people for maintenance and staff for the remainder of the year.
FLOOR PLAN Separate living quarters for students and faculty. Atrium is main area of circulation in the island, while the curtain walls on the exterior allow residents to have a constant view of the ocean and have as much natural light as possible. Plan view demonstrates similar shape to waves as the inspiration from the facilities basic form
student living quarters cafeteria
gallery
atrium
main pathway
lobby dock
storage
staff living quarters
VIEW OF MAIN COURTYARD (MIXED MEDIA RENDERING)
CRAZYHORSE PASS
HOUSE
YEAR: second year fall 2013 PROFESSOR: Weiling He TIME: 6 weeks
The goal of the Crazyhorse Pass project was to find the best way to address the site on a steep slope. The hillside should inspire the overall concept of the house. Taking into consideration factors of the site and studying successful models built on steep slopes helped determine the optimal design and take advantage of the best attributes of the site. In the end, the final design should be successfully integrated into the site, and clearly show a relationship between the exterior and interior spaces that facilitates the transition between the two and created a harmonious, inviting place to live.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
The site analysis was used to decide the optimum construction zone to build the house and the layout of the design based on the following elements: form of the site, sunlight, exposure, and circulation. These elements served as a guide during the design process to create a house on a slope
SITE PLAN
LOWER LEVEL
ENTRY LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL
SECTION ONE
WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
SECTION TWO
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
PORTAL YEAR: first year spring 2013 PROFESSOR: Erica Quinones TIME: 3 weeks
The purpose of this project was to choose the protagonist and antagonist of a movie and represent them in an abstract way. The second step was to combine the characters and show the relationship between them as one character transitions into the other creating a portal. The movie I choose was Fight Club, depicting the protagonist as a dull, unexciting, character with a formal, symmetrical shape. The antagonist, Tyler Durham, was depicted with sharp spikes and a reflective material aiming at all directions to represent chaos and unpredictability. The antagonist is getting stronger and trying to break through the protagonist distorting his symmetrical shape. Even though the outside appears calm, organized, and collected, the journey through the portal shows the real distortion that one character brings out of the other.
INITIAL CONCEPTS LEADING UP TO FINAL DESIGN
FINAL MODEL DEPICTING DYNAMIC INTERACTION BETWEEN CHARACTERS
MISCELLANEOUS
Color Analysis
Barcelona Pavilion texture study
Color Analysis
Falling Water House
Cristina Robalino cris.robalino@tamu.edu (817) 876-0541