montalvo undergraduate work 22-24 clemson university portfolio II
daniel
education:
clemson university
greenville technical college
personal statement
As an architecture student I have been exposed to various methods of design and different philosophies that have shaped my vision and approach to architecture. Very early on, learned two things: dislike the color yellow but appreciate subtle and delicate approaches to art. That is why cherish the idea that architecture has the power to shape the world around us. Through my beliefs and design style, I can inhibit some of those core values that I have picked up on, and I can design spaces that serve program purposes yet cherish opportunistic moments that can be created in these spaces. As continue my journey as a young designer, I wish to keep working on my craft and style. There is evermore left to learn, and truthfully, that excites me.
experience:
ls3p - greenville, sc
intern: may 2024 - current
roles:
• working as part of the residential sector team
• modeling and drafting
• rendering
• project and material presentation boards
• city of greenville drb and hrb exposure
skills:
location - clemson, sc major - architecture minor - construction science management gpa - 3.6 clubs - member of cnomas president’s list: spring 2024 deans list: fall 2022 revit rhino autocad sketchup - basic grasshopper - Basic
location - greenville, sc degree - architectural engineering technologies gpa - 3.7 deans list: spring 2021, fall 2021, spring 2022 president’s list: fall 2020
• extensive use of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360 and rendering softwares
jedson engineering - greenville, sc
co-op in the architecture department: june 2022 - may 2024
roles:
• conducted LEED analysis diagrams with an emphasis on solar studies
• coordination with multiple engineering disciplines
• modeling and drafting
• rendering
• extensive use of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM 360 to coordinate model progression with others
3D modelingmicrosoftadoberenderinglanguagesmisc.
poe mill - infill opportunity
exploded axon
advanced construction
The following construction demonstrates advanced framing techniques with 2x6 studs @ 24” O.C. This focus is on a more thorough method to punched openings that remove excess cripples studs, a more conservative corner stud, a more efficient way for backing on interior intersections, and top plate connections.
section perspective
longitudinal section
The following section perspective offers insight into the living spaces in a way that provides a gentle notion of livability and community. The architectural character of the proposed units does not take away from the character of the community but instead provides a precedent on how to better engage the community and promote resilience within the neighborhood. A great shared space is one that respects the language of its precedents and offers a connection to its residents.
aplicació de argila i aigua
in collaboration with elizabeth levine
My partner and I strongly identified this project with clay and water Both these elements are what brought our concept to live and it is what Barcelona can be identified with. In order to hold up this massive walkway, it was important to view it as an extension of the industrial port. This means that our foundational structure was treated as if it were a bridge and this helped cater two different experiences, retain Barcelona’s industrial port identity and explore sustainable solutions.
paleozoic paleozoic paleozoic
clay/water composition
thumbnails of clay applicationsustainable approach clay has been influential to the city since the roman times due to its abundance and porousness
q_alluvial
q_colluvial streams/ channels clay and redstone porphyrys granites gravels and sandstones conglomerates and sandstones
the abundance of clay has been rich in barcelona since the dawn of its existance. the abundance of clay allowed for clay to be expressed in various
clay as an application
the permeability of clay and it’s characteristics will allow us to implement methods of cooling throughout our site
clay as an expression
kevin lynch inspiration
In his work, Kevin Lynch seeks to understand and shape the visible aspects of the city based on the mental image it forms in our minds. According to Kevin Lynch, the image of a city is shaped by the interplay, relationships, and characteristics of five key elements: nodes, paths, edges, districts, and landmarks. We act on this by treating the slab of clay as if it were a city with a superposition of networks.
in order to commemorate clay and water, both materials onto the site and let the organic behavior of water and clay transform into an organic flow of a building
new york mid-rise
new york, usa in collaboration with caleb lyles
This architecture thesis explores the crucial role that architectural design plays in stimulating the well-being of employees within the workplace. The modern workplace has been evolving for some time now and after COVID-19, the rate has dramatically increased. As more attention is given to the physical and mental health of employees, we as designers are tasked to create an environment and experience that not only captures the functional requirements of a building but also demonstrates a level of care in the understanding of the impact that architecture can have on employee well-being.
W.29t
9th floor typical
cayce arts center
a warm environment
in collaboration with caleb lyles
The Glueless and Clueless project had us very clueless at first. Nevertheless, we were introduced to our very first set of model making techniques These techniques included laser cutting, stick building, wood cutting and finally 3-D Printing, Throughout the course of this project we were tasked to design and develop a space that would let people’s curiosity guide them through experiential moments. What we ended up was an organic mass whose space is meant for meandering and exploration What started off as an organic sketch, ended up as an experience carved into the topography we carved out of a fingerprint.
we drew out topographic contours from this fingerprint
ended up with this first revision of topographic contours
ending result of topographic contours alongside an organic mass
the peak kvaløya, norway
the peak from far away tromsøya, norway tromsøya, norway
