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deniss lopez

portfolio Urban Design & Landscape Architecture

TITLE Location of the project : Monterrey, Mexico

MSc

BACKGROUND

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THE PROJECT

introduction

Contemporary cities face complex and multidisciplinary challenges. The priority of the following projects is to increase the quality of urban living through sustainable and resilience design solutions. They focus on the preservation and regeneration of natural resources, infrastructure, and the built environment.

LEGEND Project Location Mexico

Landscape

Sweden

Urban Design

Italy Individual / Team Project Individual work Team work

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Type of Project

projects 1. The city connected through Soft- Infrastructure

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2. Lambrate Design District

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3. SÜdertälje vision 2050

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4. The garden of Villa Ghirlanda Silva

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Resume

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the city connected through soft infrastructure Location of the project : Monterrey, Mexico

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BACKGROUND

THE PROJECT

Around the world, cities are facing environmental and social challenges; the increase of population, air pollution, the lack of urban planning development, the vulnerability to natural catastrophes due to climate change, among others. Cities are growing horizontally, taking and transforming the land, making necessary to commute long distances and consume resources inefficiently. This is the case of Monterrey city in Mexico, which is an industrial city and its metropolitan area is the third most populous in Mexico (4 million). Some of the contemporary problems that the city is facing correspond to air pollution, low-density development outside the city center, lack of efficient public transport and lack of green spaces.

This is a multi-scale design project, from regional to human scale. I propose solutions for the creation of sustainable cities and communities, through improving green infrastructure, soft mobility (non-motorized transportation) and public spaces in Monterrey. I develop a network of green corridors along with pedestrian and bicycle lanes to connect nature, inhabitants and city. Sustainable development is very important, especially in the industrial cities of Mexico, because they are in constant change without a strong urban plan.

LOCATION

Monterrey Metropolitan Area

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URBAN ANALYSIS

LEGEND

PUBLIC FACILITIES

STREET NETWORK

Limit of municipalities Green spaces (Mountains, parks) Water bodies (River, ponds, canal)

Art centre University School Kindergarten Place of worship Hospital Stadium Zoo Sport centre

Highway trunk Primary road Secondary road Tertiary road Residential street Railway Cycling lane

LAND USE Residential Commerce Office Industry Parking Cemetery

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Bus routes Number of Route North direction South direction East direction West-east direction West-south direction East - West direction Subway lines Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 (under construction)

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THE CITY AND THE RECONCILIATION WITH NATURE

3 elements to consider

Mountains and rivers

Inhabitants

Urban Fabric

NETWORK OF SOFT INFRASTRUCTURE

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+ Green Soft Mobility Infrastructure

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4 Types of Green Infrastructure

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2. Corridor

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Rivers

Streets

4. Green Pockets Existing Parks

Proposal. Network of Soft Infrastructure

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The rivers and existing parks

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New Developments Lots in the city: + Empty lots, Cemeteries, parkings, markets, schools.

- Give space to the river to recover the original pathway - Space for native vegetation

- Reduction of the space in the street dedicated to motorized transportation 11

Conceptual Map. Spaces in the city that can be used to create the network of soft infrastructure.

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ZOOM 1. URBAN CORRIDOR

ZOOM 2. DIAGRAMS Current situation

Existing Land use

Proposal

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LEGEND Natural Corridors (Rivers) Urban Corridors (Land use) Green Pockets (Parks)

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Existing street network North

New street network

ZOOM 2 . PROPOSAL OF SOFT INFRASTRUCTURE

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Soft infrastructure and urban facilities Proposed Situations and Mobility

DIAGRAMS OF MOBILITY

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The soft-infrastructure should be able to connect every green space in the city through an organic network of sidewalks, bike lanes and public space.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT B

The public transport system should be improved and it should move people in an efficient way. It has a dedicated bus lane separated from the car lanes. It complements soft infrastructure.

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Car lanes are separated from bus lanes and Soft infrastructure. It is connected to parking buildings and people can shift mobility after parking.

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LAMBRATE DESIGN DISTRICT Location of the project : Milan, Italy

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BACKGROUND

THE PROJECT

Lambrate is a peripherical neighbourhood of Milan that is under transformation. It is a historical and industrial district, which contains heritage buildings and Villas from the 18th century. It is bordered by a railway in the westside of the neighbourhood and it is mainly caroriented; public spaces are dedicated to parking.

Taking the concept of the Design Week event as the biggest advantage, the project presents a vision that aims to transform Lambrate in a permanent design district that attracts local and international users and creates a liveable neighbourhood, characterized by design and innovation.

In recent years, Lambrate has been described as “the new Italian Brooklyn�, characterized by innovation. One of the most important events happening in Lambrate is the Design week, a yearly temporal event that has attracted more than 85,000 designers and visitors since 2000.

The project proposes a system of 7 interconnected nodes that will unify the different areas of the neighbourhood. We are proposing a transformation of the built environment, mobility and green spaces.

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ANALYSIS

Context

Historical Sites

Location of the spaces used during the Design Week

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MASTER PLAN

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INTERVENTION DIAGRAM

Link of nodes

LEGEND 1. The Design Park 2. Multifunctional School 3. Lambrate Market (Lambreat) 4. Artistic Wall 5. Rimembranze di Lambrate 6. Central Design District 7. Commercial Street Pedestrian areas Shared street Green areas P

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PROPOSAL FOR MOBILITY

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GUIDELINES FOR STREET DESIGN

Via Rombon street (Main street)

Neighborhood street / Commercial Street

Shared street

Pedestrian street

Neighborhood street

Pedestrian Passages

Highway

Neighborhood street Shared street

Pedestrian street Tram way

Pedestrian/bike lane

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PROGRAM FOR CULTURAL, COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC SPACES

LEGEND Built Environment Green areas

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GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC SPACES 1. Permanent Public Spaces

Buildings and public space

Green Infrastructure

Interactive street art

Interactive public spaces 2. Flexible Public Spaces

Parking + green infrastructure

Open space for different activities

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The Design Park and Lambrate Train Station. An existing parking lot transformed into a public green space.

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sodertaljE VISION 2050 Location of the project : Södertälje, Sweden

BACKGROUND

THE PROJECT

Södertälje is an industrial city surrounded by water and forest. It is located 30km in the southwest of Stockholm. Due to the industry and its processes, there is a fragmentation of the habitat. Industry is a big mass that separates the city and it is responsible of air, water and land pollution in the area. Truck manufacturer Scania AB is one of the most important industries in the city that produces locally but sells globally.

The main idea is to change the hierarchy of the city, returning nature and people to the water and produce goods in the same place. The industry and its processes have been removed and the area has been replaced with forest, gardens, orchards and a new district of buildings and public space.

VISION 2050 This is an investigation project, a vision of a sustainable industrial city that aims to be fossil fuel free by 2050; produces less domestic waste and reduces CO2 emissions. This project also aims to rethink industry, strengthening circular economy, local production and consumption.

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The industry is transformed into local businesses and workshops and uses materials that are recycled from other production processes. By mixing landscape, living and production in an efficient way, the city is transformed into a safe and clean place to live, work and enjoy.

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VISION

Södertälje 2017

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Södertälje 2050

A city where people live, work and produce near water and nature.

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DIAGRAM - SÖDERTÄLJE 2050

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Open Data

Public Safety

Traffic Smart Management street lights

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Solar Energy

Electric Public Transport / Sustainable commuting

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Carbon Free Transport Freight Transport

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Forest Preservation

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Urban Farming

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Circular Economy

Reuse materials & Recycle

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Conscious Design

Use recycled Repair and Reuse materials for new the products products

Collect & Recycle

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Local Production

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Drinking water

Waste

Urban Life

Inclusive & Accessible

Mix of programs

Compact city

Shared spaces

Energy Efficient buildings

Water Management

Stormwater retention & Filtration

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Waste water treatment

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Stormwater Retention

Climate Adapted

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SITUATIONS

Park Green House + cultural space Terraces for public use

Green Roof

Underground Local product

Density and mix of programs

Underground Waste Recycle space

Active transportation Green Corridor

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Sustainable public transport

Public Space for Social life

CONCEPT Mix of programs, water and nature.

Different functions in separated spaces.

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Public Workshop facilities

Solar Energy Production Co-housing & Co-working

Mix of functions and landscape.

Production Retail & Service Offices Cultural spaces Recreation Green Spaces Housing

Different situations mixing landscape, production and living.

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Highway Train Tram Primary street Street Network

Pedestrian and Bike connections

Water New Buildings Existing Buildings Square Riverwalk Streets

Squares Pedestrian and bike lanes

Forest Parks Gardens Urban Farming Green Infrastructure

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THE GARDEN OF VILLA GHIRLANDA SILVA Location of the project : Cinisello Balsamo. Lombardy, Italy

BACKGROUND

THE PROJECT

The Villa Ghirlanda Silva is a historical place formed by a residence and a garden, built in the 17th century by Donato Silva. Around 1800, Ercole Silva transformed the garden into one of the first English gardens in Italy, which also incorporated a production area in the north.

The proposal aims to enhance the botanical and historical value of the Villa, that now is not well communicated to the visitors and improve the functions and activities of the park. The project also proposes spaces and activities connected with the history of the place, giving “clues� to the visitors in order to explore and learn about the park, architecture and biodiversity.

The garden has a big collection of trees (some of which are centuries old ) as well as ruins, classic furnishing and statues. The villa has suffered many transformations during the years. Now it is used as a public park.

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HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

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CURRENT SITUATION

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HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

The Villa 1607

Citroneria 1700

Esedra della Salute 1607

Scottish Lodge 1840

Swiss Chalet 1840

Obelisk

Statues

Cinema structure 1980

HISTORICAL TREES

Cedrus atlantica glauca

Platanus acerifolia

Fagus sylvatica

MONUMENTAL TREES

Magnolia grandiflora

Celtis australis 51

PROPOSAL

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Diagrams Strategies

Program 1. Contemplation Garden 2. Esedra garden 3. Obelisk garden 4. Bocce garden 5. Cafeteria 15

6. Open galleria

1. Improve entrances and Inside - Outside transitions 2. Main corridor that highlights the historical and botanical values of the place.

3. Strenghten the functions of the spaces 4. Reintroduction of elements of the past

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7. Playground garden Entry

8. Square plaza 9. Lake garden 10, Labyrinth 11. Orchard 12. Viewpoint platform

Historical area Recreational area

13. Outdoor cinema

Exposition area

14. Green house / bar

Social area

15. Open space for events

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DENISS LOPEZ LUGO Architect with knowledge in landscape and urban design

EDUCATION 2017 – 2019

MSc. Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

KTH Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan. Stockholm, Sweden 09 / 2018 02 / 2019

Politecnico di Milano (Exchange Mobility). Milan, Italy

2008 – 2013

Bachelor in Architecture

ITESM- Inst. Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Monterrey, Mexico

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 03 / 2017 – 07 / 2017

Architectural Designer

Garza – Camisay Arquitectos. Monterrey, Mexico - Worked on the development of mixed-use projects. Created architectural drawings and construction documentation.

07 / 2014 – 12 / 2016

Architectural and Landscape Designer

PV Paisajismo Design Studio. Monterrey, Mexico

-Collaborated on the design of green spaces such as parks and gardens; considering users’ needs, site conditions and native vegetation from the north of Mexico. Worked on masterplans related to residential development and streetscape design.

06 / 2013 10 / 2013 08 / 2011 – 12 / 2012

Internship as Architectural designer

M – Arquitectos. Monterrey, Mexico

Internship as Project assistant

Garza – Camisay Arquitectos. Monterrey, Mexico

OTHER EXPERIENCE Summer 2019

Tour Coordinator

Strömma SeaScape Scandinavia AB. Stockholm, Sweden

- Seascape is a tour operator for cruise ships. Assisted guests with information, bus transfers, and check-in on board.

Summer 2018 10 / 2013 05 / 2017

Volunteer Experience

- Volunteer of WWOOF organization. Led a team of 8 international volunteers in the development of organic farm activities in Usson en Forez, France.

- Collaborated with Reforestacion Extrema Organization planting trees once a week; as a way to increase the green infrastructure of Monterrey, Mexico.

1990 -10-13 Monterrey, Mexico. denissll13@gmail.com 55 45 49 2989 www.linkedin.com/in/denissll https://issuu.com/denisslopez/ docs/dllportfolio

PROFILE My work aims to design people-oriented places, increase the green infrastructure in cities and achieve pedestrian and bicycle safer communities. I am highly motivated to collaborate in projects that foster social, environmental and economic sustainability.

SKILLS Languages - Spanish: First language - English: Proficient level - Swedish: Beginner level Softwares - Illustrator - Photoshop - Indesign - AutoCAD - Civil 3D - Sketchup - Lumion - QGIS

INTERESTS - Streetscape design - Planning with trees and vegetation - Parks and Recreation design - Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure

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