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D AN IE LA FI GUE R OA
DANIELA FIGUEROA ARCHITECT
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Curriculum Vitae W O RK
EDUCATI O N ARCHITECT 2010 - 2014
2009
Rafael Urdaneta University Maracaibo - VE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CFM Architects. Miami - USA 2017 - Present
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
U.E Colegio Hispano Hebreo BilĂş Maracaibo - VE
Architectural visualization (plans), consulting, 3D modeling and rendering. Working drawings, construction documents, presentations, meetings with clients, teamwork with engineers and site visits
ART DIRECTOR One bite Media. Maracaibo - VE
SKIL LS
ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN
MICROSOFT
LANGUAGES
AutoCAD Revit Architecture Sketchup 3D Max Studio Rhinoceros
2016 - 2017
RESIDENT ARCHITECT Constructora Tacarica 2010. Maracaibo - VE 2016
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Word Powerpoint Excel
Graphic design. Elaboration of arts for social networks, advertising campaigns, branding. Design of logos, identity manual. Preparation of budgets and meetings with clients.
2015 - 2016
Resident architect, inspection, control and coordination of work, preparation of budgets, valuations.
DESIGNER Proyecto Influyente. Maracaibo - VE Volunteer in the department of graphic design. Development of arts for social networks and advertising campaigns, presentations.
Spanish English French
FREELANCER PDF Estudio Creativo. Maracaibo - VE 2015-2016
Architectural visualization (plans), consulting, 3D modeling and rendering. Graphic design (Logos, Corporate stationery, advertising, etc.) Interior Design.
ACH IEVEMEN T S
WOR K S ARCHITECT Arcoing C.A. Pto Ordaz - VE 2014 - 2015
2014
FIRST OF CLASS December 2014
Collaboration with the visual and conceptual design for the new headquarters of the Central Bank of Venezuela, in Pto. Ordaz, Edo Bolívar. 3D modeling, rendering and post-production, schedules, elaboration of metric calculations, evaluations, coordination and construction inspection.
URBANITY METROPOLITAN NET CONTEST May 2011
ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNER Berloni. Maracaibo - VE Interior design and kitchen furniture design, use of the 3CAD program, inspection, control and coordination of construction works, budgets and meetings with clients.
First place at the analysis and urban proposal of Las Mercedes sector, Maracaibo, Zulia. Rafael Urdaneta University and Zulia State Goverment (3 collaborators)
GRANTING OF 5 HONOUR DIPLOMAS 2010 - 2014
INTERN ARCHITECT Nones + Nones. Maracaibo - VE 2013
First academic place of Rafael Urdaneta University Architects Promo XVII.
By University Rafael Urdaneta, corresponding to all trimesters passed with grades between 17 and 20 points (grading system based on 0 to 20 points).
Interior design, architectural plans (plants, elevations, section cuts and details), 3D modeling, rendering and post-production. Inspection of construction works, survey, project schedule and meetings with clients.
AD D ITI O NAL TRAI NI NG 2015 2014 / 2015 2013
Revit architecture 2015, Instituto Arts. Caracas - VE
IELTS Preparation course, Instituto Imsca . Maracaibo - VE
Adobe Illustrator CC, CentecPro. Maracaibo - VE
2012
3D Max Studio 2013,
2012
Revit architecture 2012,
2009 / 2010
Arch. Carlos Arrieta. Maracaibo - VE
Biblioteca del Estado Zulia. Maracaibo - VE
Cambridge FCE Preparation, Education First (EF). Boston - USA
2009
“Adosphère/Et toi?” French course
2006
“Shine” English course (16 Niveles),
(5 Niveles), Alianza Francesa. Maracaibo - VE
Cevaz. Maracaibo - VE
Table of contents Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural Park Thesis proposal park
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Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural Thesis center project
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Bella Suites 72 Housing workshop 3
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Woodstock Furniture Elective: Interior design
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Urbanity Metropolitan Net Contest Service workshop 1
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Grano de Oro Housing workshop 2
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Guayana BCV Headquarters Proposal Work projects
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Multifunctional Center Work projects
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Musical Development Center Work projects
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Granada Hotel Restoration Work projects
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Innocens Fundation Center Work projects
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Renderings and 3d Visualization Latest projects
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Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural
2013-2014 | Maracaibo Cultural City.
Cultural recreational entertainment center, located at the second stage of the Vereda Lake Park. B. Arch Thesis | Profs. Arch. Ernesto Nones/ Dr. Rafael Gonzalez Maracaibo is the second largest city in Venezuela, with a large population, but there is a lack of spaces and places that are intended for cultural enjoyment, social interaction, contact with nature and mostly for recreation, this makes the quality of life of its inhabitants to be diminished. However, a solution that manages to project a center that can accommodate different types of recreation is proposed. Criteria The main criteria used to achieve these spaces was to maintain direct contact with nature, which helps to raise awareness with the environment, and create areas and activities that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, sex or socio-economic class.
>> View of the northeast facade of the building.
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Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural Park Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural is a space located at the east coast of the city, in front of Maracaibo’s lake, connected to La Vereda Park. The project includes several types of buildings, which are intended for different uses, mostly recreational and cultural.
Proposal
Plan
1. Offices 2. Visuals performance plaza 3. Cultural center 4. Oriel Ferris Wheel
Total
area: 160.000 m2 01
Vereda del Lago Las Peonias Los Manglares South Park Botanic Park
The Problem Lack of public green areas Maracaibo has less than 1m2 of public green space per habitant, this is a crucial problem of the city.
Only physical activities / sports Maracaibo’s parks and green areas, only offer outdoors activities (sports related), which is not bad, but it is also important its habitants have different types of recreational activities.
Cultural equals pricey >> All 5 urban parks of the city of Maracaibo, which represent less than 1m2 / inhabitant of green areas.
Cultural activities costs money, and can be very expensive, so the average citizen can’t afford them.
The Solution Generate more public green areas There are a lot of open spaces in Maracaibo that haven’t been developed, or are simply abandoned by the government.
Create cultural spaces Invest, generate, redesign, other recreational activities and include new cultural areas.
Free cultural environments Supported by the government, offer cultural activities that all people can enjoy them at low or no cost.
Vereda del Lago Park:
13.000 users
Proposal Park:
4.600 users
Cultural Center:
1.600 users
Pedestrians are the priority in the park, all sidewalks are 12 meters wide and mix different textures, materials and finishes and are combined with vegetation to generate pleasant microclimates.
a.
>> a. Urban analysis of the sector >> b. Proposed road and pedestrian profiles.
b.
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Maracaibo Ciudad Cultural 2013-2014 | Maracaibo Cultural City.
The Center Total construction area: 15,000m2 b.
4 Modules Library (1,500m2) Auditorium (3,000m2) Restaurants and lounge (950m2) Gallery and Terrace bar (1,100m2)
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a.
>> a. The main entrance of the complex. >> b. First sketches of the shape. >> c. Areas and activities diagram. >> d. Environmental study diagram.
d.
park connection
Environmental Variables Environmental variables were a crucial factor for the design. The visuals are oriented to the lake, the openings in the shape allow access to the wind and the facades are rotated to reduce the sun exposure in the building.
Wind direction Vegetation Solar exposure Visuals orientation
park connection
Internal vegetation, creates shade and microclimates, also gives continuity to the park inside the building. Plaza
Parking lot
Services area
Entrance
Auditorium
Local market
Park bleachers
Fountain
Restaurants
Park c.
Photos
Social area
Library
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Volume and shape Visuals The building is oriented towards the lake, also, in the facades, curtain wall is used to allow visuals even within modules and create internal and external exchanges. a.
Breaking the Shape In order to give the building permeability, the volume is divided in 4 modules with different uses, to create internal open spaces that allow the entry of natural ventilation and give more comfort to the user.
Vegetation Vegetation plays a key role in the building, having internal open spaces with great heights allows the integration of trees to the building, the goal is that the transition between the park and building is almost imperceptible to the user. b.
c.
>> a. / b. Different aerial views of the complex. >> c. Northwest facade.
Accessibility There are different access to the complex both vehicular and pedestrian. Ramps are located at all entrances to facilitate access to all people. In addition, there is a special access for public transportation.
Outdoor areas and activities Several activities are proposed for outdoor areas to allow the user to recreate inside and outside the center. Among them we have an area of restaurants, a market, bleachers with projection area and several plazas.
Floor texture It has different materials and finishes, and also blends vegetation into its design.
b.
>> a. Entrance level plan with landscaping. >> b. floor texture rendering.
a.
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Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Service level: Kitchens, dressing rooms and rehearsal area.
Users entry level. library, open cafe and terrace, gallery and tickets sale.
Access to the auditorium, restaurant, second library floor and gallery.
Access to the balcony, bar lounge and a small terrace with a stage.
>> a. section cut of the building.
a.
b.
>> a. Entrance view and terrace >> b. Northeast facade.
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Spaces The aim was to design a center with different areas for recreation with a cultural approach.
>> View of the cafe and terrace.
The library is the main area of the center, its connection with the terrace allows interaction between cultural, intellectual and recreational. It has different spaces for users to relate, both internal and external, to encourage recreation. The main entrance of the complex is open with great heights to permit a direct connection to the park, making a spontaneous transition area that the user does not notice that is coming out of the park and entering into a building and thereby integrate the natural with artificial. In the northeast facade, is located a screen that allows users outside the complex, in the park areas, see what goes on inside the center, if a band or a play are performing in the auditorium it can be seen from outside.
>> northeast view from the park.
>> view of the internal areas of the complex.
>> inside view of the library.
>> inside view of the library.
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Bella Suites 72 2012 C | Housing workshop 3
The visuals were an important factor in the design making process, the building faces Maracaibo’s lake.
Bella Suites 72 is located in one of the most important avenues of Maracaibo. In front of ‘‘El Angel’s’’ Plaza.
Also it was necessary to continue with the commercial and entertainment zone of Bella Vista Avenue, so in order to achieve that, 5 commercial shops and a recreational area with a boulevard, were designed at the ground floor to connect with the pedestrians.
The Residence is composed by: two main buildings and five commercial shops of 120 m2 each. The first building consist of 34 apartments, 2 per floor. Apt A has 150m2, and Apt B has 180 m2. The second building has 45 single - studio apartments. With an open space concept, between 55m2 and 75m2 each apartment.
a.
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c. b.
>> a. Grounf floor plan. >> b. Facades of the building. >> c. Front view of the residence.
The facades combine different geometry in order to make them more dynamic. The focus was to connect them with the materials, flagstone was the center piece. The brown - orange palette blends amazingly with Maracaibo’s terracotta-brick buildings.
e.
f. g.
>> d. External view. >> e. Apartments floor plan. >> c. Location of the residence with context. >> g. facade detail. >> e. Back view of the buildings.
d.
h.
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Muebles Woodstock 2013 A | Elective: Interior Design
Design and assembly of five furniture pieces inspired in the Woodstock movement and the 60’s. Woodstock was a 3-day music and art festival, and was one of the most important and famous rock and hippie festivals of the history. For the design we wanted to transmit the psychedelic and the wild life carried among the hippies at Woodstock. The materials were the key piece in the design. Wood is the center piece, accompanied by vibrant and colorful fabrics.
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c.
a.
b. >> a. First hand draw sketches. >> b. Final pieces. >> c. rendering scene.
c.
a.
d.
b.
>> a. Rendering scene. >> b. Furniture plans. >> c. d. Construction of the furniture pieces. >> e. Final presentation.
e.
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Concurso Red Metropolitana de Urbanidad 2011 B | Service workshop 1: Urbanity Metropolitan Contest In order to open a space for the development of proposals that solve urban and architectural problems that are facing by the community. Designed a proposal on the important road axis of the 67 street (Cecilio Acosta), first an urban analysis was performed in the sector, highlighting the existing vegetation, the typology of uses, vehicular and pedestrian flow, environmental conditions and public services. Four new typologies that are needed in the sector were proposed, as well as recovering and redesigning existing plazas respecting its vegetation also added two green lungs to function as parks with diverse activities.
05 a. b.
[ 1 ] SITE
[ 2 ] VEGETATION
[ 3 ] TRANSPORTATION
[ 4 ] PEDESTRIANS
Commercial zone High density Intersection of 2 main roads
Almost non-existent In bad conditions Lack of urban furniture
Not enough routes Few bus-stops Bus-stops obstructs transit
High transited zone Sidewalks do not meet the requirements
>> a. Sector view. >> b. Urban analysis. >> c. Proposal plan.
c.
SERVICES 1 Cultural Center Medical Police Assistance Sevices
Church
Stores
Public Urban All Transport Furniture Access
Wide roads
2 Sports Park 3 Church and Community Center ACTIVITIES 4 Transport central station 5 Police Station
6 Medical Assistance center
Dance
Paint
Skate
Tennis
7 Cultural Center and family park
Music
All Family
Baseball Basketball
Proximity to main roads provide easy access to the sector.
Ease of public transport
UTILITIES
Shop
Cultural Activities
Soccer
Gym
Bicycle
Movies
Absence of recreational and cultural free and public available activities.
CONDITIONS
CONNECTION
Vegetation in the area favors the temperature.
Pets
Sidewalks without the minimum conditions for people with disabilities
All public services are consolidated.
Proposal Plan
Playground
VEHICULAR
GREEN
Excessive traffic flow and very narrow roads
ENVIRONMENT
ACCESS
FURNI
Poor illumination and lack of urban furniture
SWOT analysis Excellent commercial zone
BUSINESS
Urban planned area
[ 5 ] VEHICULAR High transited zone Trafic jam
[ 6 ] GRAIN Consolidated zone Few buildings in bad conditions
Cultural and recreational entertainment
SECURITY
PLAN
SITE
LOCATION
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
The district is located in one of the most important avenues of the city
High rates of crime in the region Topography risks rise to floods
Concentration of informal and uncontrollable commerce.
INFRASTRUCTUTE Failure to coordinate facades between commercial companies
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c.
Grano de Oro
2011 B | Housing workshop 2
Vegetation
Roads
Typologies
Central green lung to connect the sector.
The ground is cut and vehicular lanes are continued
Single and semi-detached house, block of flats and commerce at ground floor
The task was to reuse the old Grano de Oro airport ground that is totally abandoned since 1969. It was important to consider the needs of the sector as it is a highly populated residential area.
Apt. A
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a.
b.
d.
e.
The urban structure was continued, as well as a green lung which reinforces the green areas of the sector was proposed. Due to the high demand for housing in the area, blocks of flats were designed and developed.
f.
The master plan includes: 12 Blocks of flats 2 Blocks with commercial shops 46 semi-detached houses 36 single houses
Apt. B
g.
h.
>> a. Final Building >> b. Apartments type floor plan. >> c. Ground floor plan. >> d. Mezzanine, Penthouse and roof floor plans, >> e. Entrance from the parking lot view. >> f. Main entrance to the building view. >> g. Apartments inside view. >> h. Entrance hall view.
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Guayana BCV Headquarters proposal 2014-2015 | Work projects
Design proposal for the BCV headquarters in Puerto Ordaz, VE. The challenge was to design a center that was inspired by Venezuela, in addition to this, the complex must only use local materials. Additional to the bank's headquarters, a museum, an auditorium and area of workshops and activities for the public were included in the complex.
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>> Front view of the complex.
The complex is divided into 2 buildings, separating the administrative part of the central bank from the museum and classrooms for workshops. The central idea focus on the Macizo Guayanes and its brownish and copperish colors. CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROJECT For this project I was the only draftsman and developer of the idea from the first stages of the form and design to the final stage of the proposal. That includes 3D modelling, rendering and post-production, also all plan drawings and the final poster proposal design.
b.
a.
>> a. Facades plans. >> b. Diferent views of the center.
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5 de Julio Center
2015 | Work projects
The main idea was to reactivate the commercial part of the sector. The master plan has 3 phases, each one will contribute in different ways to the sector, but together will converge cultural and commerce activities. Phase 1 The commercial building has 12 locals of 100m2. Also on the 3rd floor there are 3 macro locals. The uses of this building are mixed, from different kind of stores, shops, groceries and a gym. Phase 2 Offices building The second building is an office tower, with more than 15 floors with an open offices concept. Phase 3 Cultural The cultural building has a library, gallery museum and an auditorium.
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Inside the center was proposed an open area to integrate vegetation, resting areas and children’s playgrounds to continue with the recreational activities inside the complex.
a.
>> a. Model. >> b. Inside view of the center.
b.
a.
>> a. Floor plans.
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>> a. Floor plans.
Inside the center, are proposed several complementary activities that connect and create interaction between the commercial and the offices buildings.
>> a. Section cuts.
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Musical Development Center
2016 | Work projects
Musical development center is a music school, located at the university city in Maracaibo, VE. The complex is divided into 2 modules: The first is the music school and the second is an Auditorium. The School is designed for more than 2000 students and has classrooms with sound isolation. It also has individual rehearsal areas and recording rooms. The complete lot has about 20.000 square meters.
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>> a. lobby entrance (internal view)
On the facades we can highlight 2 materials, curtain wall and concrete. Also to protect and to give dynamism there were placed rectangular sunscreens with different colors, these give a juvenile and colorful appearance to the facade. Within the school, spaces are created with double and triple heights with the purpose of giving a feeling of amplitude to the users inside the building.
a.
b.
>> a. ground floor plan. >> b. section cuts. >> c. Internal views of the school.
c.
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Granada Hotel restoration 2016 | Work projects
To commemorate the cultural heritage of Maracaibo, the restoration of the symbolic Granada Hotel is proposed, as a historical landmark of the Zulia state through its conversion into a museum and the reactivation of its hotel activities that will work in conjunction with a tourist center. This new center dedicated entirely to the development of tourism in the state of Zulia and Venezuela, will have a park that will link the Granada hotel with the center, proposing areas of cultural and recreational leisure. In addition, the center will have classrooms, workshops and audiovisual rooms that will allow students to develop and expand their knowledge in Venezuelan tourism. The complex consists of 3 levels that connect to the park and joints them with the hotel.
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a.
b.
>> a. east elevation. >> b. external renderings
Wide roads
a.
b.
c.
d.
PLAN
SITE
LOCATION
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
>> a. coffee shop section. >> b. park section. >> c. retail section. >> d. retail section.
Shop
Cultural Activities
Bicycle
Movies
Topography risks rise to floods
Concentration of informal and uncontrollable commerce.
INFRASTRUCTUTE Failure to coordinate facades between commercial companies
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Innocens Fundation Center 2017 | Work projects
Design proposal for the new complex of the Innocens Foundation, this proposal consists of a children's shelter for children with AIDS in street condition and parent abandonment. A complex divided into 5 modules is proposed: school, health, dormitories, multipurpose room, service and administration. It also has recreational areas for outdoor activities such as plant nursery, plazas, interactive fountain, playgrounds, sports fields and bleachers for spectators. The project seeks the development of a center in which children can receive medical attention and basic school education, seeking the full growth of the child.
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a.
b.
>> a. 3d model. >> b. ground floor plan
a.
b.
>> a. diferent renderings of the complex. >> b. elevations and section cuts.
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Renderings & 3d Visualization 2017- 2016 | Latest works
Amanda CafĂŠ 2016 commercial retail 3d visualization, rendering and post-production
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Kids center 2016 mix-use complex 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
Convention center 2017 cultural center 3d visualization, rendering and post-production
Bruschettas Bar 2016 commercial retail 3d visualization, rendering and post-production
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Renderings & 3d Visualization 2016-2015 | Latest works
Mixuse project 2015 commerce and residential 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
Mixuse project 2015 commerce and residential 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
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Mixuse project 2015 commerce and residential 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
Mixuse project 2015 commerce and residential 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
Arts center 2016 educational project 3d visualization, rendering and post-production
Kids center 2016 mix-use complex 3d visualization and modeling, rendering and post-production
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20 units 2017 multifamily residence 3d visualization, rendering and post-production
Miami river walk 2017 commercial Project design and 3d visualization, rendering and post-production