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Diego Sanchez Masters of Architecture
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Bio & Contact
Diego Andres Sanchez Amador 1766 Sidesaddle Dr, El Paso, TX 79911
diegoasanchez601@gmail.com san23253@ttu.edu (915)-490-9173
“Good enough is not good enough if it can be Better, and better is not good enough it can be Best. “ Since I stepped back into architecture school I made a promise to myself that no matter what I inspire to do I would always give my 100%. Architecture has taught me to open my mind to infinite possibilities. Through my education and personal experiences, I’ve learned to develop an understanding of the importance of architecture and design to society and community.
Education + El Paso Community College. Associate of Science in Architecture
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+ Texas Tech University School of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Work Experience + Grupo Tomza I (Architectural Intern) Mexico City, Mexico / Tuxpan, Veracruz - Mexico Produced desing drawings and interactive models for various projects. Involved in multiple gas manufacture projects, including the design of multiple gas LPGs (Liquified Petrol Gas) Stations in multiple cities across Mexico.
Awards Spring 2020 Presidents List Fall 2021 Presidents List Spring 2021 Deans List
+ Opulent Interior Design I (3-D Rendering Software Designer) El Paso, Texas In charge of digital design work, scale drawings of the proposed designs. Producing photorealistic rendering to show clients of the potential final product. Responsibilities included working with clients to determine the cost, style, and special requirements. Developing and giving presentations to inform clients and co-workers of our goal. Preparing detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of the projects.
+ The Ornelas Firm I (Legal Assistant) El Paso, Texas The job consisted of Communica�ng with clients, gathering necessary documents and informa�on for cases, Conduc�ng ini�al research providing informa�on, and dra�ing the first copy of legal documents. As well as manage all administra�ve responsibili�es in the office.
Skills Revit Rhinoceros 3D Autocad Ilustrator Photoshop Indesing MS Office
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Nexo Station + Typology Housing / Transportation Hub
+ Location 64670 Santos cantu Salinas, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
+ Building Area 149,020 sqft
+ Project Date Fall 2021
Focusing on communal housing that performs as public infrastructure. Seeking a solution for questions of familiarity, unfamiliarity, and transference within the domestic space. How can collective housing formulas accommodate basic human necessities, form domestic publics, support inter-generational public services, and be useful to its context infrastructurally.
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Infrastructure Analysis In studying the campana Altamira district two great zones lack electricity equivalent to 28% of the population in said district. 10% don’t have legal access to electricity causing an overcharge on power transformers
Positive and Negative Entropy
Electricity Grid Mapping
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Synthesize Map
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Proposal The Campana and Altamira District consist of 383.01 Acres of total area. 13 Colonies and a A proposal of a multi-platform infrastructure solution both in a block range and a full district range. To install a full Wi-Fi Link mesh system to provide everyone with free INTERNET. A centralized safe space for young children and teens is necessary. A Place for learning and Innovating. The Second Infrastructure proposal of a complete. Transportation Hub. The Nexo Station will connect with Monterrey’s own The Metro Rey, The Eco Via, and Trans metro. Noticing these 2 problems in our area I decided to combine the two necessities in too one combine Hub. The Campana and Altamira District consist of 383.01 Acres of total area. 13 Colonies and a population of nineteen
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Individual Units 1 Bedroom 2 Kitchen 3 Restroom 4 Balcony 5 Laundry 6 Living Room
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+ Unit A 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Laundryroom, Kitchen and a Balcony 750 sqft Total 2 Units
+ Unit B 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Laundryroom, Kitchen and a Balcony 1,200 sqft Total 16 Units
+ Unit c 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Laundryroom, Kitchen. 500 sqft Total 4 Units
+ Unit D 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Laundryroom, Kitchen and a Balcony 900 sqft Total 32 Units
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Floor Plans
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Perspective Section
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Programmatic Diagram
Vertical Circulation
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Housing Fab Lab/ Internet Zone Transportaion Office/ Waiting Area Housing Offices Bus Route Bus Parking Market Place / Food Truck Green Aarea/ Playground
Vertical Circulation
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Structure Program Floor Plates Floor Plates
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South Elevation
Exploded Subway Isometric
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Rigid Insulation Concrete Wall
Thermal Bridge
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The Golden Nautilus Aquatic Center + Typology Natatorium
+ Location 250 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79901
+ Building Area Total 56,496 sqft
+ Project Date Spring 2021
Focusing on the direct relationship between water systems, materiality, geometry, and structure. Using advanced digital modeling tools in combination with material geometries to design a natatorium. Working on multiple scales, from water scarcity issues on-site to tectonic logic of the building to advanced material behaviors. The final, 60,000 SF, project located in downtown El Paso, will include public and private spaces and well-developed mechanical and structural systems that facilitate access to communal swimming and exercise.
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Hydrology Analysis Researching the whole county of El Paso, findings include city boundries Water wells, ponding sites for greywater and runoff water, aquifers, rivers, canals,water treatment, and water retention sites.
Concept of Biommimicry Encouraged by the Nautilus Shell and its perfect example of the golden ratio. Using biomimicry emulation to inspire my structure system and looking to nature for innovation
Biomimicry Inspiration
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Concept Iterations Biomimicry is a technological-oriented approach focused on putting nature’s patterns and lessons into practice. Seeing the Nautilus Shell as a model and cover façade to house the aquatic center. I mimic the shell’s long spans with minimum structure in Grasshopper algorithmic model to not only create the optimal design for the shell but also create a façade that follows the repetitiveness of the inner chambers.
Shell Iterations
Concept Iterations
Exploded Structural Axo
Grasshopper Shell and Facade Script
Structural Diagram
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Floor Plans Main Floor
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Estacion Diesel Gas Tomza In the Estacion Diesel Gas Tomza as part of my internship under engineer Antonio Anota Figueroa, I was tasked to collaborate and draw structural features and details for this project under the supervision of Engineer Figueroa. Besides completing 3D models and photorealistic images to present to clients.
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Station View
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Casa Bosquecillo Produce a master plan for total distribution of existing home. Generate a complete 3D models and photorealistic images to present to clients.
Master Plan
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Facade View 2
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South View
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Generate a complete 3D models and photorealistic images to present to clients.
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
iving Room
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Home Theater
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Home Theater
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Home Theater
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