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THESIS PROJECT |HONORARY MENTION

Location: Samalayuca, Chihuahua, Mexico

Date of completion: November 2022

Semester: 9th - 11th

Academic Project

Individual Work

This project aims to increase the existing vitality of the selected area by proposing a public market, restaurant and pedestrian street These elements are designed as factors that can help enhance the unique characteristics of the region, like local commerce, tourism, and a strong sense of community Moreover, the project focuses on addressing the high percentage of population that works within the primary and tertiary sector, as well as a proposing a solution to the invasion of public spaces by market stalls that positioned themselves on the sidewalks of the main square and of the selected site, limiting circulation

Similarly, the incorporation of the pedestrian street between the site and main square has the objective of creating a seamless connection that favors the high flow of pedestrian activity and improves accessibility.

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project is located 52 km from Juarez City and it's connected by the highway.

CONNECTION MOVEMENT INTEGRATION

Due to its proximity to several Samalayuca landmarks, and specially thanks to its close connection to the Main Square, the site in front of the latter is selected to strengthen the union between these spaces and incentivize a greater movement This generates a complex that feels integrated with its context and that harmonizes with the existing environment

"Caballo de Fierro" Statue Main Square Church The Beisbol stadium

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Site

Samalayuca is located in a desert area and benefits form natural landmarks. It stands out thanks to its strong community and great local dynamics This is reflected in the appropriation of public spaces and multiple commerce activities focused around agriculture and livestock.

Due to its close relation with nature, special care was put into the site analysis and sustainable design solutions.

S I T E A N A L Y S I S P R E V A I L I N G W I N D S S U N P A T H T O P O G R A P H Y

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Preliminaryconceptsketches

Inspired by the strong ties and great sense of community of the inhabitants of Samalayuca, the concept gains the meaning of the NET(WORK)

This translates into a concept that allows the developmentofaproposal that links the spaces and guidesthearrangementof volumes

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The connection line links the main square of Samalayuca, with the pedestrianstreetandwiththemarketandrestaurantcomplex Through this line one can reach the main entrances, as well as the restandrecreationareas

E X T E R I O R A C T I V I T I E S

S I T E P L A N Recreationarea PAccess laza1 PAccess laza2 Restarea Restarea

LINE DUNESANDTRAMPOLINES RESTANDCONTEMPLATION COEXISTINGANDRELAXATION PARKINGWITHGREEN INFRAESTRUCTURE Restarea a a

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CONNECTION

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C B B' G R O U N D F L O O R P L A N A A' STALLTYPE2 OPTION2 OPTION1 R E S T A U R A N T P E R S P E C T I V E S Stalltype1 1. Stalltype1w/kitchen 2 Stalltype2 3 Restrooms 4 Machineroom 5 Cleaningroom 6 Marketoffice 7 Marketstorage 8. Loading and unloadingarea 9 Coldtrashroom 10 Reception 11. Restaurantoffice 12 Diningarea 13 Servicezone 14 Dishwashing 15. Coldpreparation 16 Trashexit 17 Receivingarea 18. Ventilateddrystorage 19 Fridgesandfreezers 20 Cookingarea 21 M A R K E T S T A L L S C O N F I G U R A T I O N OPTION3 OPTION4 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 15 16 20 17 18 19 InterorPato 6 C' 1 2 1 1

Wind channeling through vegetation

Cross ventilation in stalls, supported by ceiling fans

Access to natural light through zenithal light for all the market stalls

Pergolas and lattices that generate shelters and interesting shadows.

Half barrel vault prevents direct heat gain thanks to its shape that avoids a uniform solar radiation.

Gray water reuse system for irrigation.

Double-skin facade protects the west elevation from sunlight, but allows a cool ventilation to the market stalls thanks to the shade provided by the lattice and vegetation.

Use of vegetation of the region in order to create micro-climates, and implementation of micro-basins and rain gardens for water infiltration

Non-load-bearing drywall interior walls that allow different spatial configurations and help extend the building's use and provide flexibility

E L E V A T I O N S S U S T A I N A B L E P O I N T S

Gray water treatment

Flexibility Gray water c stern Gray water treatment Irrigation

North elevation. West elevation. South elevation. East elevation

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Treated gray water ready for irrigation Gray water from sinks.

Pergo a with shade cloth that can be attached and removed as required FOUNDATION

Str p and so ated foot ngs WALLS Rammed earth, br ck and attices

Structure Stee co umns and beams Rammed earth and br ck load-bear ng wa s

ROOF Brick half barrel vault Pergo as Sky ghts

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West elevation perspective.

Vault detail.

Restaurant exterior perspective.

Market inner patio.

IPR BEAM Anchor p a e w th adhes ve Concrete ie beam w h s ee reinfo cemnt 21 cm th ck br ck wal Concre e p inth beam w th stee e n orcemnt St ip oo ng ZC1 St ip oo ing ZC1 Concrete p inth beam w th stee e n orcemnt Stee column anchored to the foot ng Stee column Anchor p ate o o n s ee beam and column PR BEAM 1 x 8" Ha f-bar e vaul w th 7x12x24 cm br ck P aster w th cementsand mor ar

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ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP VI

Location: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Date of completion: May 2021

Semester: 8th

Academic Project Year 4

Team Work

Following the concepts of density, place and community, a mixed-use project was developed considering high density vertical housing along with a commercial and service area It was necessary to carry out several reflection exercises on how to integrate a complex of this typology within a consolidated urban context, and that in turn function as a community creator

Finally, a proposal was designed around two buildings that embrace a common outdoor area, which is complemented by an outdoor recreation space. Upon entering the complex, the user is greeted by a commercial area on the ground level, and offices on the first level The remaining 4 floors are destined to residential use with two types of housing, one 70m2 unit and a 100m2 unit

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S I T E P L A N North Tower

Ground Floor Plan North Tower

First Floor Plan North Tower - Third and Fourth Floor Plan Unit 2 - 100m2 First floor Unit 2 - 100m2 Second floor The North Tower has one level of commerce and one for offices, with the remaining floors designated to housing units The South Tower has only housing unit floors, with the last floor reserved for the loft unit 2 (100m2) 2 2 2 1

Unit 1 Section Unit 2 perspective South Tower - Floor Plan (Ground to fifth floor) South Tower Section A-A' Unit 1 Perspective.

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Unit 1 Perspective.

1 7 6 2 6 2 5 N O R T H T O W E R S E C T I O N B - B ' F O U R T H F L O O R P L A N House unit 1 1 Multipurpose room 2 Terrace 3 Storage 4 Installations 5 Trash recollection room 6 Hall 7 Social space 8 The North and South tower connect on the fourth floor thanks to a bridge that functions as a soc al space for gatherings or studying sessions 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 1 1 2 2 5 B B A A' House unit 1 70 m2 House unit 2 100 m2

ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP V

Location: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Date of completion: December 2020

Semester: 7th

Academic Project Year 4

Team Work

As a way of transforming an urban context to strengthen the vitality and accessibility, this project envisions an intervention on a busy street in order to generate a general corridor for pedestrians, cyclists and cars, as well as a community center to provide a much needed recreation space for the community

An extensive analysis was develop to determine which where the main problematics of the area and what were the possible solutions We focused on the places with more vitality, the spaces with difficult access to mobility, and the areas that produced a sense of insecurity due to the lack of urban infrastructure. The project is proposed on Libertad Street, which is characterized by its local commerce. The design creates safe and shaded circulations for all users , in addition to outdoor spaces to increase the liveliness of the zone.

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Intervention zone. Community center perspective from the pedestrian street.

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A 3 0 2 9 3.5 m 3.5 m 2.1 m 15 m SIDEWALK SIDEWALK/ PARKING ROAD ROAD BIKE LANE SIDEWALK 3.0 m R O A D T O I N T E R V E N E - L I B E R T A D S T R E E T S E C T I O N S A N D D E T A I L S D e t a i l B D e t a i l A S e c t i o n A

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Section General corridor Ground floor plan Section Perspective. pedestrian street Ground floor plan. Section Perspective.

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Pedestrian street

The Community Center has a multipurpose room, workshops, a play center, computer room, gallery, and a cafeteria.

This spaces are complemented by the exterior rest areas, contemplation gardens, exterior dining, amphitheater, and sport court.

13 33 m 5 7 0 m 3 6 0 m 5 15 m 6 57 m 17 72 m 9 1 0 m 5 7 0 m 3 6 0 m 9.10 m 6 70 m 7 88 m 9 49 m 9 1 0 m 7 0 6 m 2 0 4 m 7 54 m 3 60 m 12 07 m 17 72 m 9 10 m 5 52 m 11.98 m 6.75 m 5.70 m 3 60 m

Exterior rest areas. 1

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Contemplative garden. 2. Pedestrian street with 3 dynamic fountains. East Elevation. South Elevation. North Elevation. West Elevation.

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4. Playground and exercise zone. 5. Sport court. 6. Amphitheater.

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ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP IV | BEST PROJECT OF THE CLASS

Location: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Date of completion: May 2020

Semester: 6th

Academic Project Year 3

Team Work

With the objective of re-architecture in mind, this project focuses on the intervention of the Gardie, an iconic building of the city from the 80's that worked as a restaurant-bar but is currently abandoned. The proposal aims to bring the emblematic building back to life through the renewal of the concept and reintegration into the urban context

The design is based on the juxtaposition of a collaborative space for innovation and entrepreneurship that works as a meeting point for businessmen, independent workers and students. Creating the union of three spaces: the café, chill area, offices and co-working space

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Cof ee coun er Cos umer Area Staff res rooms Machne room Sta rs/ elevator Recepton Chi area Vewpont Rest Fxed Coworking Stars Promoton area Eectrc room Dning area Ki chen Cod room Ceanng room Lockers Exhbi ion area Parking ot Underground parkng ot Plaza wi h gardens Pathways 1st LEVEL

= 18 17m A = 259 31m² He ght = 5 m TOWER 2nd LEVEL Ø = 20 09m A = 396 13m² He ght = 5m 3rd Level Ø = 18 32m A = 263 68m² Height = 3m 4th LEVEL Ø = 8 93m A = 62 28m² Height = 3m Social area Administrative area Service area Coworkng Meetng rooms Dnng area Admns -traron Ste Chl area Pot area Ki chene te Kichenet e Executve offce Of ice Ktchenete Colaboratve Spaces Audiovisua Restrooms Ground Leve B U B B L E D I A G R A M C O N C E P T - I N T E G R A T I O N Coffee Offices/Co-workingspaces Chillarea 3 6 3 5