2016 Undergraduate Portfolio by deborah madera

DM DeborahMadera

Texas A&M University Undergraduate Portfolio

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My passion and great enjoyment for architecture, and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it is because I believe we- architects- can affect the quality of life of the people.â&#x20AC;? - Richard Rogers

DeborahMadera dm48959@.tamu.edu (832) 744 - 4277 3208 Fawndale way Baytown, Texas 77521 Architecture is a reflection of the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beliefs and experiences. I plan to use my education that I have been blessed with to create environments that promote social interaction and discussion of creativity. My goal is to apply myself to form stronger designs that can reflect my evolution of ideas. INTEREST Sustainability Residential Architecture Commercial Architecture Historic Preservation Construction Management Drafting and Design Cultural Diversity

SKILLS Auto CAD Revit SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Physical model making Hand drafting 3ds Max V-Ray

FEATURED

Wright Gallery Student Exhebition

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University Class of 2016

Bachelor of Environmental Design Minor in Art and Architecture History Study Abroad at Barcelona Architecture Center

Ross S. Sterling High School Class of 2012 Graduated with Honors Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Architectural Solutions May-Aug 2015

Full-time Architectural Intern Worked on construction docutments for residential projects. I worked on details such as bathrooms and kitchen as well as exterior detailing. Through out the summer I worked on 14 different houses in various stages.

Madera Ibarra Cabinetry Summers 2010-2014

Occasional Helper Assist in making cabinets and various wood working, answer phones, go to construction sites in the Houston area, draft designs.

The Home Depot May-Aug 2014

Part-time Cashier and Sales Associate Assited customers in any home improvement need, worked as a translator.

ACTIVITIES

American Institute of Architecture Students Treasurer 2015-2016 Member since Fall 2012

Tau Sigma Delta

Honor Society Member 2015

Aggie Habitat for Humanity

Director of Special Events 2014-2015

Council of Diversity

Freshman Representative 2012 - 2013

CONTENT

S T U D I O

2 0 1 3

S P R I N G

2 0 1 4

F A L L

2 0 1 4

S P R I N G

2 0 1 5

F A L L

2 0 1 5

Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gymnastics Training Facility

S E L E C T E D

F A L L

Visitors Memorial Arts Center

S T U D I O

2 0 1 3

Casa del Parc

S T U D I O

S P R I N G

Aduro Spes Dialysis

S T U D I O

Dog House Fire Station

S T U D I O

2 0 1 2

Hidden Room

S T U D I O

F A L L

Industrial Design

S T U D I O

Drawings Photography

W O R K S

STUDIO 1

F A L L 2 0 1 2 R O D N E Y H I L L

I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n This multi-purpose coffee table, book shelf, and chair was made out of one 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sheet of plywood. All the joints are held together by friction and interlocking parts which allows this piece to be taken apart and stored inside of a large suitcase for easy transportation. The design challange was to not let your limit supply limit your ideas.

STUDIO 2

S P R I N G 2 0 1 3 E R I C A Q U I N O N E S

H i d d e n R o o m The purpose of this project was to create a hidden room out of the other four rooms. The concept behind the hidden room is that the room is hidden so simply within the complexity. The faceted exterior allows the hidden room to be hidden in plain sight. The room is located in the space created by the stepping up of the other rooms. The interior creates a big contrast from the exterior by appearing simple. Floor Plan Level 1

Floor Plan Level 2

Section A

Section B

STUDIO 3

F A L L 2 0 1 3 R A Y H O L L I D A Y

Woof-chitects

D o g H o u s eOur

house is a representation of the transition of the dog coming from wild wolf roaming free in nature to becoming a domesticated pet. Our design Design Partner: Mariela Flores fromand theAmneh environment its ancestors lived in such as a water fall, Building Assistants: draws Taylor Smith Al-Sholi rocks, and trees, but converts them into modern uses. We combined modern design with The “Woof-chitects” was a submission to thenatural features to create a balanced environment for Brazos Bark & Builda at the Weiner The It can feel tied to its past but enjoy its new lifestyle. lucky dog toFest. enjoy. purpose of the assignment was to not only We got our inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water because design buildings but be able to apply design felt put it was a perfect example of modern architecture interacting with to anything. This we project construction details into perspective ratherOur thanhouse just design nature. includes an indoor area, an outdoor shaded area, a ideas. sun bathing balcony, waterfall falling into a water bowl, and a food bowl. Our dog house recieved the first orientation bid of the would be the door facing south due to the different The optimal day and ended up out selling all of the 20+ sun intensities. About 75% of the materials used were recycled from old submissions. We recieved the “High Roller” wood award by selling it at $175. pallets. Built by all girls, this luxurious house provides a very special dog with shelter with style.

Concept and Building Process

F i r e S t a t i o n

South Elevation

The assignment was to desing a sustainable fire station in South Padre, Texas. I apporoached this with the idea of separation of function and also availability to the public. I wanted to keep the different aspects of the fire station, such as administration and fireman, separate while also making the community feel welcomed in and safe. South Padre is a small island full of free spirited close people and the fire station to reflect that.

Norh Elevation

Floor Plan Level 1 UP

STORAGE

DINING

DAY ROOM

BUNKER KITCHEN SCBA

SHOP

EMS STOR.

PHYSICAL FITNESS WATCH

TREAT

RR RR

TRAINING UP

ADMIN ASST.

LOBBY

East Elevation

Floor Plan Level 2 DN

CAPT. SUITE

FILE ROOM

UTILITY

ASST. CHIEF

FIRE MARSH.

RR DN

CHIEF'S OFFICE

STUDIO 4

S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 S U S A N R O D I E K

A d u r o S p e s D i a l y s i s Design Partner: Colleen Crottie The assignment was to create a dialysis clinic where renal disease patients would get treatment three days a week. We focused on how to make their treatment as calming and comfortable as possible. The goal was to create a home-like feeling while maintaining the necessities of a healthcare facility. The patients would enjoy their surroundings while still feeling safe and with privacy.

Section

Site Plan

Floor Plan

STUDIO 5

F A L L 2 0 1 4 J O R D I M A N S I L L A

C a s a d e l P a r c Design Partner: Melina Cedillo The purpose of this project is to enhance and promote cultural diversity through education. We created an accessible space for all students in the area, stimulating opportunities to educate the community about different cultures and enhancing existing spaces for educational activities. An overhead path creates a roof over the three classrooms, ten markets and the exhibit space. The skin of the modules adjusts according to usage. It allows full control of the openness in order to interact with its surroundings.

Skin

Overhead Path

Modules Classroom Section

Market Section

Ground Path

Site Plan

Design Process The site is a four block square in the exiample located in Barcelona, Spain. The driving idea is to integrally connect the existing outdoor spaces with the created initeriors withoust castly disrupting the site. The volumetric concept of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Casa Del Parcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is influenced by three different spaces where the existing vegetation fluctuates. After establishing three different regions with in the park, we layed out our program and developed connections between the built and open space.

1 Regions 4

Blue

2 Activity Space 3 Built Space 4 Roof Path 5 Connections 6 Ground Path

Green

Yellow

STUDIO 6

S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 J A M E S H A L I B U R T O N

M e m o r i a l C e n t e r Design Partner: Melina Cedillo The assignment was to combine the Brazos Valley Visitors Center, Memorial Center for Aggies Go To War, and the Arts Council. The new center, VMAC, is located in Veterans Park in College Station, Texas. The idea of our project is to create a design that addresses the different programs individually while still functioning together as a whole. The form was influenced by the different cones of vision coming from the trails along Veterns Park and the desire to let the old be connected to the new with direct sight lines. A visitor to VMAC would see the park be framed through the large atriumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as soon as they drive up and the park visitors would be drawn to the building by the connecting paths. Concept

Parti

Site Plan

Program Master Gallery Community Gallery Art Studio Gallery Corridor

Conference Room Stprage Staff Restrooms Break Room

Visitors Center 24hr Restrooms Cafe Gift Shop Catering Kitchen

Aggies go to war Museum Theatre

Entrance from Parking Lot Entrance form Park

Framing Plan CONSTRUCTIONGRID 5

1213

1 15

16 36

20 4 18 50

37 52 59

60 58

Front Facade

Rear Facade

STUDIO 7

F A L L 2 0 1 5 H O L L I D A Y -

H O L L I D A Y

B A L T A Z A R

O l y m p i c G y m n a s t i c s Design Partner: Melina Cedillo The assignment was to design the Womans Olympic Gymnastics training facility in Huntsville, Texas. The primary emphasis of the project is an axis emerging from the north side of the facility with an ending point at the lake. The program is separated into five separate regions that branch off the axis. The administrative and commons area is the first region located at the north of the facility. On the east side of the facility there is two residential regions. The first one is made up of six motel buildings, and the second region has nine cabins. The other two regions are made up of the artistic gym and the tumbling/ rhythmic gym which are located on the west side of the axis. The overall assemblage of the facility is designed to create a clear separation between the residential and gymnasium regions by the axis. 200

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Site Plan

Parti

Section

Administration and Cafeteria

Motel

Trampoline / Rhythmic Gym Level 1

Level 2

Cabin

Artistic Gym

Level 3

1 G2

G5 B2

Cabin

Motel

Framing Plans Administration and Cafeteria

Trampoline / Rhythmic Gym

B3 G1

B1 G1

G1 B3

B3 G1

G1 B3

Level 2

Level 1

Artistic Gym 3

Level 3

B1 G1

G1 B3

Load Plans Administration and Cafeteria

Motel

Trampoline / Rhythmic Gym Level 1

Level 2

Cabin

Artistic Gym

Live Load Key

Level 3

60 psf offices, corridors, bedrooms 80 psf bathroom, restrooms, locker rooms 100 psf gym floor, dinning hall, gift shop 150 psf storage, outdoor corridors, mechanical

SELECTED WORK

2 0 1 0

2 0 1 4

Art Insilation. Barcelona, Spain

View of Erasmus Bridge from De Rotterdam. Rotterdam, Netherlands

Andorra Bridge. Madrid, Spain

Barcelona Pavillion. Barcelona, Spain

Arganzuela Bridge. Madrid, Spain De Rotterdam interior. Rotterdam, Netherlands

Serpentine Gallery. London,England

Alhambra Palace. Granada, Spain

Alhambra. Granada, Spain

Real Alcazar. Seville, Spain

Real Alcazar Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bath. Seville, Spain

Venice, Italy

Barcelona Cathedral. Barcelona, Spain

The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. Hilversum, Netherlands

Sagrada Familia. Barcelona, Spain

Social Housing. Madrid, Spain