Manuel Jimenez by Manuel Jimenez Garcia

MANUEL JIMENEZ GARCIA - 2011

E M P L O Y M E N T ( T O T A L # 9 YEARS)

PERSONAL DATA:

● 9/2011 – Current

“Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners” Work accomplished: Architect.

● 2/2011 – 9/2011

“Minimaforms (Stephen and Theodore Spyropoulos)” Work accomplished: Development of a digital and physical prototype based, currently in process. All stages of architectural packages from design to construction.

● 3/2011 – 7/2011

“NaJa & deOstos (Nannette Jackowski and Ricardo de Ostos)” Work accomplished: Wallpaper exhibition. All stages of architectural packages from design to construction.

● 2/2009 – 9/2009

“Amid (cero9) (Architects Cristina Díaz Moreno + Efrén García Grinda) “ Work accomplished: Project designer, computer graphics and structural design contests in Cherry Blossom Palace (Caceres-Spain), Pine Grove Park (Madrid-Spain), National Energy Museum (Ponferrada-Spain), Diagonal 80 Industrial Building (Madrid, Spain).

● 4/2007 – 6/2007

“DATA Architecture (Carolina Ruiz-Valdepeñas & Daren Gavira)” Work accomplished: Collaboration in the architectural competition "Europan 09" achieving the first prize in the town of “La Laguna” (Tenerife-Spain)

● 2/2007 – 6/2007

Official Course of Architectural Design Modeling with 3ds Max in CICE (professional school of new technologies). Autodesk official certificate

“Esteban Penelas Architects” Work accomplished: Project designer, computer graphics and drawing contests in several works including the competition for the building of the trial court's administration, in the justice campus of Madrid, winning mention.

● 1/2007

Course officer training created in Rhinoceros Official certificate

Ute “INGOS Architecture” + “Void9” Work accomplished: Collaboration in the architectural competition for the CICCM in Madrid

● 2/2006 – 6/2006

RGN Architecture Office S.L. Work accomplished: Project designer and computer modeling

● 6/2001 – 8/2008

Architecture Office “Guillermo Resina” Work accomplished: Project designer, all stages of architectural packages.

● Name:

Manuel Jiménez García

● Address:

● Nationality:

Spanish

● City:

London

● Sex:

Male

● P.code:

W1T 4AT

● UK Mobile:

0044-7885206613

● Country:

United Kingdom

● Spanish Mobile:

0034-627489878

● e-mail:

jg.manuel@gmail.com

● website:

www.madmdesign.com

3, Chitty st., Elissa Court, Flat 10

EDUCATION: ● 11/2008

Degree in Architecture from the European University of Madrid

● 02/2011

Master of Architecture: AADRL (Design Research Laboratory), Architectural Association School of London

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

Rendering with VRay for 3dStudio Max Generative Components, Bentley official training

SOFTWARE SKILLS

LANGUAGES:

● Modeling design

● Spanish Mother Tongue ● English IELTS 7.0 (6/2009)

High level

TEACHING: ● 09/2011 – current

● 09/2011 – current ● 04/2011 – 06/2011

● Scripting tools Architectural Association (AA), London Computation Consultant at AADRL (Design Research Laboratory) Assistant Tutor Spyropoulos Studio The Bartlett - UCL , London Workshop series - Unit 18 (Diploma) Nannette Jackowski + Ricardo de Ostos Ecole spéciale dárchitecture (ESA) School of Architecture and Fine Arts. Tutor Assistant Cycle 1 – Ricardo de Ostos Unit

● 02/2009 – 7/2009

ETSAM (UPM Madrid) School of Architecture and Fine Arts. Assistant teacher - Architectural Design I (1st year) and Architectural Design II-III (2nd year) Cristina Díaz Moreno + Efrén García Grinda - Amid (cero9) Unit.

● 11/2008 – 7/2009

European University of Madrid (ESAYA) School of Architecture and Fine Arts. Assistant teacher - Architectural Design II (4th year) Esteban Penelas Unit

● Graphic design

● Video editing

● 3dstudio Max

High level

● Maya

High level

● Rhinoceros

High level

● Autocad

High level

● Archicad

Intermediate level

● Processing

High level

● Python

Intermediate level

● Grasshopper

Intermediate level

● Bentley Generative Components

Low level

● Photoshop

High level

● Illustrator

Intermediate level

● InDesign

Intermediate level

● Corel Draw

Middle level

● Adobe Premier

High level

● English IELTS 7.0 (6/2009)

AWARDS:

High level

TEACHING:

● 8/2011

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE .-Rethinking the Human in Technology-Driven Architecture (Chania)

Selected

● 6/2011

Collaborator (Minimaforms), MoMa New York Talk to Me Exhibition

Exhibit

● 6/2011

Collaborator (Naja & deOstos), Sao Paolo File 2011 (Electronic Language International Festival)

Exhibit

● 4/2011

Crisis y Utopías (Arquitecturas del siglo XXI)

First prize

● 6/2009

III Sample PFC – X Biennale of Architecture and Urban Planning, Spain Selection of degree projects in Spain from 2006 to 2008.

First prize

● 7/2007

Competition of the administrative court of the Campus of Justice. Madrid. Spain, working for “Esteban Penelas Architects”.

Distinction

● 7/2007

Europan 09 competition, "La Laguna" working for "Data Architecture"

First prize

● 1/2007

UEM representation to Thom Mayne

Elected

● 2004

Rotterdam Biennale with UEM (European University of Madrid).

Elected

● 2004

“Constructive solutions Pladur” competition

Distinction

● 09/2011 – current

Architectural Association (AA), London Computation Consultant at AADRL (Design Research Laboratory) Assistant Tutor Spyropoulos Studio

● 09/2011 – current

The Bartlett - UCL , London Workshop series - Unit 18 (Diploma) Nannette Jackowski + Ricardo de Ostos

● 04/2011 – 06/2011

Ecole spéciale dárchitecture (ESA) School of Architecture and Fine Arts. Tutor Assistant Cycle 1 – Ricardo de Ostos Unit

● 02/2009 – 7/2009

● 11/2008 – 7/2009

European University of Madrid (ESAYA) School of Architecture and Fine Arts. Assistant teacher - Architectural Design II (4th year) Esteban Penelas Unit

PUBLICATIONS: ● 9/2010

Collaborator, Amid (cero9): ● ”El croquis” vol.148 – Collective Experiments (I) ● ”Architectural Design (AD)” vol.80, Territory: Architecture Beyond Environment

● 7/2007

Collaborator, “Campus of Justice. Madrid. Spain.” (by Official College of Architects. Madrid)

● 9/006

Link Tokio-Madrid (by ETSAM, UEM and Community of Madrid)

● 7/2007

Collaborator, Europan 09: ● Future Architecture vol. 12-13 ● Europan 9 España (Government of Spain – Ministry of Housing. ● AV Projects vol.24 ● Pasajes Architecture vol+.96

● 5/2007

“la Gaceta Universitaria”

● 2001-02 ● 2004-05 ● 2005-06 ● 2006-07

Yearbook of the University of Art and Architecture of the UEM. In the latest, presented on the cover.

● 11/2004

Rotterdam Biennale with the European University of Madrid.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Teamwork, good communication and organizational skills, responsible, easily adaptable, empathetic, creative and invention skills, capacity of leadership, efficient and compromised.

OO PROJECTS ......................................................................... >>> O DIGITAL PLASTER - AADRL PROTODESIGN RESEARCH.......................................................................... >>> O UNCERTAIN NERVOUS SYSTEM - CITY OF PEACE IN “CUATRO VIENTOS”.......................................................................... >>> O AIR(LINK)WAY - URBAN REVITALIZATIONAL SYSTEM (competition).......................................................................... >>> O CALMNESS IN THE TRAFFIC - PUBLIC SPACE IN OMOTESANDO STREET.......................................................................... >>> O WALKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS - PUBLIC SPACE IN “LAS VENTAS” SQUARE.......................................................................... >>>

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DIGITAL PLASTER

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2009

FLEXIBLE PROTOTYPE

- AADRL PROTODESIGN RESEARCH - (architectural Association)

CTRL+M (Manuel Jimenez Roberto Garcia Stella Dourtme Claudia Ernst) Tutor: Theodore Spyropoulos 2002/03

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2004/05 2003/04

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2010/11 2009/10

What is the significance of digital materiality in the design process? We explore this question trying to integrate the setup of both the material and the digital system informing each other, thus creating a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;circular causalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; between analogue and digital experimentation. Based on the study of cast plaster in fabric formwork our project investigates a system of formation and spatial configuration informed by material behavior. From the analogue experimentation we derive a set of parameters, such as patterning and connections, to set out a digital model of our material system. The digital simulation enables us to evaluate and refine the structural performance, material distribution and fabrication.

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first level fabric / control points distribution

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second level fabric / control points distribution

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pressure points

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pouring points

folding rotation axis

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The use of soft responsive formwork allows the material to compute its most efficient distribution under gravity within the limits of the fabric and therefore influence the building process itself. We control the section and material distribution through patterning of the fabric.

possible connection

While we are considering the inherent logic of material efficiency and structural performance, our first priority is the patterning of space, the relationship of pattern structure and space. In this process, redundancy of material â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be it fabric or concrete - may be used as a tool. We eliminate the need for highly complex scaffolding by using flexible formwork.

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pattern analysis

simulate fabric pressure

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extract smooth mesh polygon wapproximation

extract low resolution polygon approximation

evaluate and generate the pattern

extract pattern from structural analysis simulate fabric & pattern pressure

extract geometry & pattern polygon model

simulate casting send to fabrication

in situ inverse casting

unfold 2D pattern

>> fabrication

scaffolding in situ casting

The concept of material self-organization or ‘material agency’ has been discussed in modern science and philosophy in the context of non-linear evolutionary theories. Deleuze and Guattari argue that there are inherent morphogenetic capacities in all areas of life. They are challenging Aristoteles’ hylomorphic model claiming that Matter is active and dynamic, possessing self-organizing capacities enabling it to negotiate complex organizational patterns and continuously evolve through the interaction of its internal morphogenetic potentials and external environmental forces. In this context our research is based on the generative potential of material computation to inform the design process. Our material system investigates forming through machinic design operations on Matter. We set up an ‘abstract machine’ of design systems which return ‘formalized contents and expressions’. Our flexible formwork casting system is based on patterning techniques, including pressure points and connection types. Pouring points vary in number, location and height. Our folding technique allowing us to create a mould for any number of connected surfaces out of a continuous piece of Lycra.

(1) structure analysis

(2) finding future connections

(3) connecting to empty

The combination of different parametric settings within the flexible formwork casting system results in a high variation of unpredictable outcomes. While the parameters help to control the material and feedback is built into the system, the interaction of the internal morphogenetic capacities of both plaster and Lycra and external environmental forces result in an innovation of formation that cannot be preconceived. In this sense, Matter and its self-organizational properties are used as an operative tool in the design process. The duality of the the individual surface and the connected poly surface is adding another level of complexity, in which interactions of material self-organization at the local level result in emergent behaviour at the global level.

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One simple change in the evolution of the system produces a huge change in the spaces that it generates.

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This setup produces a medium scale space that is able to evolve not only in horizontal but also in vertical. By incorporating the whole notion of generations and connections that we propose above, in our digital and material research, it is time based since it is casted in different stages, and maintaining empty parts of lycra for future connections.

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Our first scenario generates the basic rules for all the rest of the prototypical scenarios. It is the one that is realised directly from the steps that we have described until this point, producing the most homogeneous space but, of course, maintaining all the diversity that this simple movement produces.

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The integrated construction process takes place to generate enclosed space, stitched together with continuous and opened surfaces. These elements form together an evolutionary process in architecture, that emerges from the material to express itself within a spatial form.

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The pattern of pressure points reach in this case the maximum diversity, regulating the thickness of this concrete structure, and providing it with a formal expression that qualify the space, making it unique.

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(03) >surfA.border.To.surfB.border >surfA.border.To.surfC.border count._03 count._03 count._03 count._03 count._03 count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02 >surfA.midpt.To.Floor(centerC) >surfB.midpt.To.Floor p4 p4 p4 p4 p4 p3 p3 p3 p3 p3 p3 p3 >surfA.p1.liftUp p2 p2 p2 p2 p2 p1 p1 p1 p1 p1 p2 p2 >surfA.p2.liftUp >surfA.p3.liftUp >surfB.p3.liftUp >create four units (D,E p3 p3 p3 p3 p3 F,G) >connect all new borders >surfE.midpt.To.Floor(centerD) >surfG.midpt.To.Floor(centerF) p2 p2 p2 p2 p2

count._03 count._03 count._03 count._03 count._03

p3 p3 p3

(04) (covering space) >surfA.border.To.surfB.border count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02 >surfA.p2.To.surf(B-1).p1 >surfA.p3.To.surf(B-1).p4

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p2 p2 p1 p2 p2 p1 p2 p1 p1 p1

p2 p2 p2

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p3 p3 p4 p3 p3 p4 p3 p4 p4 p4

The second prototypical scenario is produced by an alteration in the rules of the first one. It conserves all the transition of the circulation and the flexibility of the units of interactions but, the multiplication of a “six by two” grid of units of interactions changes the rhythm of the space. When certain conditions are reached the system exceeds the limitations of the number of possible border connections in order to create a larger structure. This “big shell” is configured itself for maintaining a circulation not only within it, but also with the whole system, emerging into a dynamic process of organization.

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p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p2 p1

p2p1 p2 p1 p2p2 p1 p1

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p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p4 p3

p4 p3p3 p4 p4 p3p4 p3

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p2 p1

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p4p4 p4 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p3 p4

p3p3 p3

p4 p4

third scenario

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p2p2 p2

p4p4 p3 p4 p3 p4

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p3p3 p3

p2 p1 p2 p1

p2p2 p2

p2p2p1p2 p1 p1p2 p1

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p3 p4 p3 p4 p4

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p2 p1

p1 p2p2 p1 p2p1 p2 p1

count._01 count._01count._01 count._01 count._01 count._01 count._02 count._02count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p3 p4

p4 p3p3 p4 p3p4 p3 p4

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

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p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p1p1 p1 p2p1 p2

p2p2 p2

p2 p1 p2 p1

p3 p4 p3 p4 p4

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

(01) >surfA.onTopOf.surfB > surfA.allparticles.liftUp > s u r f A . b o rd e r ( p 1 - p 2 ) . To.surfB.border(p1-p2) > s u r f A . b o rd e r ( p 3 - p 4 ) . To.surfB.border(p3-p4)

p3p3 p3

(02) >surfA.border.To.surfB.border >surfA.midpt.To.Floor(centerB) >surfA.p1.liftUp >surfA.p2.liftUp >surfB.p4.liftUp >surfB.p3.liftUp

p4p4 p4 p3p4 p3

p3p3 p3

(04) surfA.border.To.surfB.border surfA.midpt.To.Floor(centerB) surfA.p1.liftUp surfA.p2.liftUp surfB.p4.liftUp surfB.p3.liftUp

count._03 count._03count._03 count._03 count._03 count._02 count._02 count._03count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02

p2p2p1p2 p1 p1p2 p1

p3p3p4p3 p4 p4p3 p4

(03) >surfA.onTopOf.surfB > surfA.allparticles.liftUp >surfA.border(p1-p2).To.surfB. border(p1-p2) >surfA.border(p3-p4).To.surfB. border(p3-p4)

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p3p3p4p3 p4 p4p3 p4

count._01 count._01count._01 count._01 count._01 count._01

count._03 count._03count._03 count._03 count._02 count._03 count._02 count._03 count._02 count._02 count._02 count._02

(05) >surfA.border.To.surfB.border >surfA.midpt.To.Floor >surfB.midpt.liftUp >surfA.p1.liftUp >surfA.p2.liftUp >surfB.p4.liftUp >surfB.p3.liftUp

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In a dynamic process of organization each part of the system has the ability to evolve for maintaining an equilibrium within the whole structure. Our catenary logic controls the proportion of each surface and introduces the intelligence of collective distribution based on dynamic feedback. This allows the units of interactions to create spaces that range from large spans to really compressed spaces that can perform as columns. The third proposed scenario is regulated throughout the vertical tension that one cell produces over the one which is connected to, a condition that happens when one is situated on top of the other. Moreover, when the first surface is not cast, the new surface is going to pull the first one, by making this space more vertical, at the same time of producing a different quality of semi-enclosed space of circlulation throughout the connection of both. We also introduce a higher flexibility to the supports, by changing the position of the surfaces when they meet, compressing gradually the space each time a new unit of interaction is reacting with the network of surfaces.

Located in the center of a complex highway infrasture this empty land or â&#x20AC;&#x153;residualâ&#x20AC;? plot can be utilizad to incorporate a modern, efficient and highty usable space, while enviromentally blending into the landscape.

The Plot is hardly tested by its surrounding limits. The central area of the complex with its various connections to the outlying boiling points; such as parks, commercial zones, towns and the small airport of Cuatro Vientos.

Its condition implies the total lack of references in its core, therefore, it will be necessary to interpret the boundary conditions, processing a degradation to the central points of the territory.

Thus, the flux produced in its limits causes an energy that creates a possible deformation of the ground in response to these forces.

Accordingly, we can find new items in the territory where the response has been more intense.

These items will join together in lines that have different qualities depending on the tension between them. In this way it will form new points in the major junctions, forming a continuous system that transforms according to different situations.

The focus of the coming together is located in the central part of the territory, since this is the area of the system that receives the most number of influential lines. The building is organized in the same way, differentiating three cores with different conditions of privacy on each of its levels.

The system has multiple inputs and outputs with differing levels

of privacy. The trough is shown as an artificial attractor for the public, that will come into the building nestled under the main auditorium.

The space expands when you are walking up to the inner square,

which gives access to the auditorium. From that point, routes become increasingly private and diversify to achieve smaller spaces.

Therefore, you can see them as a triangular

route that communicates not only the use of similar points, but also facilitates direct binding to other points of different nature.

There is a link between meeting rooms and offices with the cafeteria area and

restaurant. On the higher levels there are more private spaces. Thus, on the top floor are the V.I.P.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices that also communicate with the cafe-restaurant in the same way.

The system has multiple inputs and outputs with differing levels of privacy. The trough is shown as an artificial attractor for the public, that will come into the building nestled under the main auditorium. In the longitudinal section we can see all three scales to be dealt with interlaced, and one can feel a progressive diminishing of space. From the macro-scale (the open space of the interior square and the main auditorium), via an intermediary smaller space you connect with the more compressed spaces. The office parts of the building open at different heights, allowing them to receive natural light differentiated from the various skins of the of the building with the changing light.

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Paneles de aluminio: Fijaci贸n a muro

Barandilla de alucubon

Fachada este

Fachada tipo

Remate forjado interior con barandilla de vidrio

As in the public entrance to the building, there is direct communication between the main auditorium and the square, and they can function in conjunction with the raising of the large auditorium screen.

The structure of the main auditorium consists of two structural supports, formed by a central pillar of concrete and metal trusses fitted to it.

The avoidance of any movement of the auditorium is offset by the pillars of the east facade that maintain a constant traction to counterbalance any such movement.

Structure 04 Third floor

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The scale of the structure is reduced as it moves south, forming porticos that reshape the space to different conditions. Thus, the ambiance is continually changing, as well as affecting all the senses, surprising you at every step, making each experience a personal one.

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Forchheim, located in the southern region of Germany, represents one of those small cities that maintain the calm of its spaces and protects itself by adopting new urban shifts in a very steady way. The uniqueness of its construction and the controlled scaled of its urban growth creates peace within the city that can be felt in its streets. But the controlled growth and the reduced scale makes, in occasion, difficult to implement facilities or open nodal or public spaces. This unattended consequences end up isolating fragments of the city. Analyzing the neuralgic centers or key facilities, the city seems to demand new intermediary points that can be configured one way or another. Being located in the places where the urban configuration allows the incorporation of small performances, these strategic points are formed. This way a new configuration of the urban weaver is consolidated to get connected and be created a constant system.

The points of the same type of program will join between according to the importance of each one. This way, three gradations there are established of each of the types of program, depending of the intensity of the unions between them on his importance.

All the points will materialize as lines that tend to one or to another direction according to the point with which they tend to connected and the routes where the urban configuration allows developing to the system. Then, there will appear a line organisation that connects the points and is distinguished in each of them according to its needs.

We decided to demolish the building in worse shape, oxygenizing the site, we also remove most of the facades of the old factory to produce a continuous space in ground floor that will be used as a market place or as an exposition center in the more extensive places of the factory, being able to host large gatherings like concerts, etc. This is possible thanks to the large distance between columns and the tall buildings.

bilitation and the hold the bordering breams in the flaps, we introduce a continuous structure of metallic columns and beams, rather, we incorporate them from the proposed urban intervention, that are fixed in different points of the terrain, having more intensity in the southeast, where there is greater range of homes, adding a semi-public use (portals and community shared spaces) to the old storage zone and loading and unloading zone. The structural and pedestrian addition over the sky allows for the placement of residential capsules in the interstices of the structure or laid over it. This way you can alternate in between types of rooms depending on your needs in a given time, being allowed to connect or disconnect living spaces.