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CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION EZEKIEL FLORES CORDOVA 14 OCTOBER 1995 MONTERREY, MEXICO ezekielflores95@gmail.com +52 8119098542
ACADEMIC FORMATION 2011-2014 2014 - PRESENT
TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY, CAMPUS CUMBRES TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY, ARCHITECTURE
MONTERREY, NL, MEXICO MONTERRET , NL, MEXICO
ARCH DESIGN STUDIO I (RESIDENTIAL) ARCH DESIGN STUDIO II (HOUSING) ARCH DESIGN STUDIO III (EDUCATIONAL) ARCH DESIGN STUDIO II (COMMUNITARY) ARCH DESIGN STUDIO IV (MIXED)
ARCH. LUIS VILLARREAL ARCH. RAUL BADÍA ARCH. MARCELO ESPINOSA ARCH. KAREN HINOJOSA ARCH. MARCELO ESPINOSA
ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS AUG JAN AUG JAN AUG
2015 2016 2016 2017 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OCT - DEC 2017
AM ARQUITECTURA
INTERN, MODELING, PROJECT CONTRIBUITOR, REPRESENTATION
CONTESTS 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
HYDE PARK LIBRARY CITIZEN PARK ROME CONTEMPORARY CHAPEL PAPE OBSERVATORY TOWER BIENNAL NL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTS
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL (FINALIST) INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL
WORKSHOPS 2015 2016 2017 2017 PRESENT
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ACCESIBILITY WORKSHOP FOR ADAPTABILITY OF SPACES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE, SEMANA I WORKSHOP “PENSANDO EN LOS NIÑOS” ANALYSIS OOF A LOCAL PARK AND DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS, SEMANA I WORKSHOP OF DIGITAL ILUSTRATION , CANALLETOS DESIGNING A FOOD FACTORY WORKSHOP, SEMANA I WORKSHOP OF ARCHITECTURAL ILUMINATION, ITESM
EXHIBITIONS AUG 2016 JAN 2017 APR 2017 AUG 2017 MAY 2017 OCT 2017 JAN 2018
PROYECTA EXHIBITION, ITESM PROYECTA EXHIBITION, ITESM RUTA E EXHIBITION, ITESM PROYECTA EXHIBITION, ITESM FINALIST EXHIBITION, SCHOOL OF N.L. ARCHITECTS BIENNAL EXHIBITION, SCHOOL OF N.L. ARCHITECTS PROYECTA EXHIBITION, ITESM
HOUSING COMPLEX, ARCH. DESIGN STUDIO II ITESM DESIGN CENTER, ARCH. DESIGN STUDIO IIII ITESM DESIGN CENTER CITIZEN PARK, ARCH. DESIGN STUDIO IV CITIZEN PARK CITIZEN PARK THE VINDS, ARCH. DESIGN STUDIO IV
PUBLICATIONS AUG 2016 JAN 2017
SELECTED PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, ITESM HOUSING COMPLEX, ARCH DESIGN STUDIO II PANORAMA TEC, ITESM TOP FIVE GPA OF ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL
LENGUAGE SPANISH ENGLISH
NATIVE 600 TOEFL ITP BUSINESS LANGUAGE TESTING SERVICE BULATS CI (ADVANCED)
SKILLS AUTODESK AUTOCAD AUTODESK REVIT ARCH. SKETCHUP ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE ILUSTRATOR RHINOCEROS VRAY FOR SKETCHUP AUTODESK 3D MAX MICROSOFT OFFICE PACKAGE
ADVANCED LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL
MANUAL SKILLS HANDRAWING SKETCHING MODEL MAKING
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL
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PROJECTS
2017
RESIDENTIAL
CULTURE
EDUCATIONAL
P.32
2016
P.64
2015
P.50
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RELIGIOUS
PUBLIC SPACES
P.22
MIXED USE
P.08
P.42
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THE VINDS The project starts as an understanding of the primary concepts of the wind. The desig methodology that develops the form, is based on the strategy to understand and interpret the behaviour that the wind takes when making contact with elements. The contact is described graphically through curved lines that have the meaning of the wind and these curved lines transform into the object that generates space. The process is then defined by the form and then putting the function in it. The project then respond to the necessities of the user and is developed by the graphic information given. This mixed use project unifies a mall, a cultural center, offices and housing units. The project generates its own shadow and adapts into the final form of the building.
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STUDIO DESIGN SITE PROF.
Arch Design Studio V December 2017 Monterrey, MĂŠxico Arch. Marcelo Espinosa
MONTERREY, MEXICO The site is surrounded by industrial buildings, schools, and small apartments, it is located near downtown of Monterrey and is in front of one of the biggest metrostations of the city. The site is a node that conect into the main roads of the area having an impact on the development of the project. This node is surrounded by a school and also the main street Felix U. GomĂŠz
MAIN ROADS URBAN BUFFERS 400M RIVER PROJECT SITE GREEN AREA
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DESIGN METHODOLOGY The design methodology is based primarly on the consistency of the design factors that allow the manipulation of a determined form. The project is developed through a series of experimental diagrams considering the wind graphic interpretation and the manipulation of this methodology to produce a form.
1. Everything starts with the site and a proposed form according to site regulations, which determine a starting platonic shape.
2. This platonic shape then transforms into a shape that it is affected by the surroundings and specially the wind. The wind is interpreted as curves.
3. The wind can be interpreted as main projections which impact the shape, and create in the darker spots the highest frecuency of wind flow.
4. By interpreting the projections, voids between the different facades interact and intersect the platonic form.
5. These voids then are sintetized into curved lines that reduce the complexity of the form
6. TThese voids again interact and conect wit the different facades in order to let the wind flow through the project to create a different experience.
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7. The voids then intersect with the platonic form and these are conected creating holes inside the generated form.
8. TThe form then its manipulated in order to give the wind a different direction and modify the direct surrounding of the project.
9. This manipulation then is considered into two other voids that allow more air flow and a more complex form.
10. All of the voids, from the dominant wind flows fro the south east, and the manipulated ones converge and intersect with the platonic form.
11. TIn order to create the spatial parameter, the project is cutted in a five meter order to create different floors.
12. Then tby emerging the voids and the spatial parameters that create the final form of the building.
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PROGRAM The program is defined by the public and private spaces, the more private, the more higher place it wll take to be in the project. The density of the project focuses on putting together different activities in a same building, having four buildings in one.
LIVING APARTMENTS
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OFFICES
CULTURAL
STORES
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION The structure concentrates onf the main cores of the building that allow the operation of mechanical elements. One importan condition is that the building lets a few parts to hang and to act in cantilever, having modular segments with columns in order to sustain the forces.
The circulations take place in the buildin by putting all together the mechanical and electrical elements in to the main cores. These cores (green) allow the operation of the building but also act as a structural reinforcement and columns.
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PLANS
MASTER PLAN
FLOOR PLAN I
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PLANS
FLOOR PLAN XI
FLOOR PLAN VI
FLOOR PLAN III
FLOOR PLAN II
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FACADES
EAST
NORTH
WEST
SOUTH
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SECTIONS
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MODEL
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CITIZEN PARK The citizen park arises as a struggle for the rights that we have as a community, which is why the project gives rise to activities that promote democracy, coexistence, the free expression of ideas and that also fulfil the function of providing a green area with spaces for rest, relaxation and connection with nature. On the other hand, the park is an accessible and inclusive place, respecting its uses, customs and current flora, also serving as a mean of connection that facilitates access and pedestrian flows.
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CONTEST PRICE DESIGN SITE PROF. TEAM
Citizen Park In Monterrey Finalist May 2017 Monterrey, Mexico Arch. Karen Hinojosa Mariana Morales Rohan Shenoy
MONTERREY, N.L. , MEXICO GREEN AREAS The project is located in downtown Monterrey. It is surrounded by a lot of local commerce and convenience stores, also the project is surrounded by parking lots and different drug stores. In the day, a lot of people use the small tables to eat because the park is very close to gubernamental buildings, making it a place to rest.
URBAN BUFFERS 200M LAKE PROJECT SITE
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SITE ANALYSIS The study of urban context reveals that the most concurrent users are those related to the surrounding government offices, visits related to the surrounding public spaces and local commerce, as well as occasional visits of children and citizen associations.
PARKING LOTS
GREEN PUBLIC AREAS
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GOVERMENT BUILDINGS
LOCAL COMMERCE
DESIGN FACTORS The design factors are related to the tree conservation an the understanding of the user flows and and the necesitties of the park.
1. Actual Site and user flows.
3. Projected flows through floors and addition of trees.
5. Concept of citizen platform.
2. Desired user flows.
4. Respect to the trees and path definition.
6. Final definition of the project.
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PLANS FLOOR PLAN II
FLOOR PLAN I
VEGETATION
ILLUMINATION
Different kinds of trees were used in order to maintain the visual quality of them in all of
Since the site is dangerous at night, the project required ilumination in order to avoid
the seasons of the year. Some of the rise on the winter and some of them raise in the
any kind of undesired activity.
summer.
ILUMINATION PLAN
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URBAN FURNITURE A special furniture was designed in order to treat with specific issues like to create union between citizens and a place to have small reunions. Creating an all inclusive park that has a lage variety of activities for all kinds of people.
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SECTIONS
Transversal Section
Transversal Section
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Book Stacking
Series of Volumes
Respect for trees,
HYDE PARK LIBRARY THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IS TAKING OVER THE ESSENCE OF LIBRARIES, THE BOOK CULTURE HAS BEEN ON A DECLINE, AND AS EVOLVING HUMANS WE SHOULD SEEK THE ADAPTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES INTO LIBRARIES TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS INTO THE WORLD OF BOOKS. BOOKS HAVE BEEN A BEACON FOR HUMANS TO UNIFY IN THE WAY WE FEEL, EXPRESS AND IN THE WAY WE SEE THE WORLD. THE PROJECT APPEARS AS A LIVING BOOK, A BOOK FOR ALL PEOPLE AND THAT IS CONCEIVED THROUGH THE UNDERSTANDING OF ITS IMMEDIATE CONTEXT, WITHOUT HARMING ANY TREE.
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CONTEST DESIGN SITE PROF. TEAM
Hyde Park Library November 2017 London, UK. Arch. Karen Hinojosa Mariana Morales Rohan Shenoy
HYDE PARK LONDON, ENGLAND Located in the legendary Hyde Park, the site is fulled of trees that are old enough to be called of this park. The park is surrounding the serpentine lake which is in front of the site of the project. Its location is defined by two main corridors.
HYDE PARK URBAN BUFFERS 400M LAKE PROJECT SITE
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CONCEPT DESIGN THE LIBRARY RESPECTS THE HORIZONTALITY OF THE CONTEXT AND THROUGH ITS TRANSPARENCY, THE BUILDING DISAPPEARS WITH THE FOLIAGE. THE GLASS PANELS ARE SCREENS THAT PROJECT THE THOUGHTS AND THE STORIES OF THOSE WILLING TO SHARE. THE VOLUME CONTORTS TO PROVIDE THE OPTIMAL VISUAL DIRECTIONS OF THE LAKE, AND THE VOLUMES RESPECT THE CONTEXTUAL TREES.
TREE CONSERVATION
CONNECTIVITY
TREE CONSERVATION + CONECTIVITY
TREE CONSERVATION + LAKE VIEWS
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PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS THE PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS ARE BASED ON THE RESPECT FOR TREES, THAT MEANS THAT THE TREES ARE MAINTAINED, ALSO THAT THE LAKE VIEWS GIVE THE FINAL FORM TO THE BUILDING.
OPERATION
PEDESTRIAN FLOWS
RESPECT TO CONTEXT TREES
MAIN AREAS
PROGRAM THE LIBRARY PROGRAM IS A METAPHOR FOR THE TRANSITION OF KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE: THE FIRST FLOOR, CORRESPONDING TO A PRIOR TIME OF SOCIAL TRANSMISSION OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGH COMMUNITY AND RECREATION. THE SECOND FLOOR SYMBOLIZES THE PRESENT TIMES WHERE KNOWLEDGE IS SHARED THROUGH PHYSICAL RECORDS. THE THIRD FLOOR EMBODIES THE CONNECTION OF THE PRESENT WITH THE FUTURE, THROUGH TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES ,THE LIBRARY IS THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF PEOPLE WHERE THEY CAN LEAVE BEHIND A PIECE OF THEMSELVES, CREATING A SENSE OF BELONGING TO THE LIBRARY, MAKING THE LIBRARY A LIVING BOOK WRITTEN WITH THE VOICES OF MANY . .
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PLANS
FLOOR PLAN II
FLOOR PLAN I
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SPACE AND STRUCTURE
MASTER PLAN
FLOOR PLAN III
THE PROJECT ALLOWS THE LIBRARY TO HAVE THE BOOKSHELVES IN THE BRIDGE, HAVING 13,000 BOOKS.
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ELEVATIONS
WEST
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
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SECTIONS
SECTION EAST
SECTION NORTH
SECTION WEST
STRUCTURE A SIMPLE RETICULAR STRUCTURE IS APPLIED TO THE PROJECT, BUT THE INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN THE RETICULUM ARE SELECTED IN ORDER TO GIVE THE NEEDED SPAN FOR CARRY THE FORCES.
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WIND PAVILION The project is located over the metro station in Monterrey, where it becomes an alternative to public space in the city of Monterrey. Since the city lacks in public spaces and cultural areas, the aim of the project is to generate a space inside the city and to develop it through a design methodology based on the wind. The interpretation of the wind, which are curved lines, penetrate through the metro station structure creating a high pressure wind in the street. Considering this the project reveals as an experiment on how we can improve citties through new developments of urbanism. This parasite is attached into a strcuture that has only one function, but the aim of project is to reveal
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STUDIO DESIGN SITE PROF.
Arch. Studio V August 2017 Monterrey, Mexico Arch. Marcelo Espinosa
MONTERREY, MEXICO The site is surrounded by industrial buildings, schools, and small apartments, it is located near downtown of Monterrey and is in front of one of the biggest metrostations of the city. The site is a node that conect into the main roads of the area having an impact on the development of the project. The metro station of Felix U Gomez is a difficult place for pedestrians.
ROADS URBAN BUFFERS 200M LAKE PROJECT SITE GREEN AREA
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DESIGN METHODOLOGY the design mthodology is based on the wind flows. By interpreting data from the program flow design, the wind crosses thorugh the metro line and creates a strong current of wind. This wind defines the form generation process.
1.The site reveals the metro station, and the low density buildings in its surroundings.
2. This wind is then considered as the blue lines, The representation of the continuity and the effect of the current of the wind is constant.
3. The wind flows are selected from the diagram in order to determine the character of the form of the project.
4. The form of the project appears as a conection of these sected lines or wind flows. These lines conect with each other and create a solid forn.
5. The form of the building is tested witha parameter in order to produce and to create a structural system to hang the “parasite� from the metro line.
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6. The building then adapts to the metro station and embraces the whole area, giving a sense of conection.and creating the final form of the project.
MODULAR SECTION The modular section bases its potential on a steel structure in order to maintain the project in its place. If giving a section, these “rings� would appear to understand fabrication of the project.
PROGRAM AND OPERATION
Access throug metro station, conection.
STORAGE
GALERIA
Then as a public space, the program is a main exhibition galeria where pedestrians can walk freely, offering intermediate acceses and exits for leaving the project when required. The middle of the project is where the columns emerge and works as a storage. Intermediate Access Ramp
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STRUCTURE As it was mentioned before, the modular sistem of rings carry the whole structure and this same structure hangs from the main columns of the metro station..
The steel beams are conected to the main columns of the project which are hanging from them.
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PLANS
FLOOR PLAN I
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SOUTH ELEVATION
MASTERPLAN 47
ITESM DESIGN CENTER The present project is located within the Campus Tec Monterrey, in Monterrey Nuevo Leon. Its main objective is to provide a variety of spaces that satisfy the needs both academic, social and urban, within the campus. For this, they took in consideration the most important variants of the district regeneration plan tec which are; use of facade that minimizes the increase of temperatures and the energetic consumption, green roofs, orientation elements, access to public spaces, promote pedestrian flows thus reducing road distances and the creation of outdoor public spaces.
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STUDIO DESIGN SITE TEAM PROF.
Arch. Design Studio III December 2016 Monterrey, Mexico Mariana Morales Marcelo Espinosa
MONTERREY, MEXICO Distrito Tec is the new model for the campus planning in Tecnologico de Monterrey. The ideal of having green areas over buildings and the renovation of spaces thinking more in the pedestrians. The site is surrounded by modern buildings, a lot of trees and a main point of user flows.
URBAN BUFFERS 200M CAMPUS POLIGON PROJECT SITE
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DESIGN METHODOLOGY Likewise, for The formal design was taken into consideration three fundamental factors, which respond to the variants already mentioned; adequate flows for the pedestrian, spatial experience that produces pleasant views and conservation of trees. These three factors give a unique identity to the project, at the same time have a high relevance in terms of benefits, not only to students, but also to environment.
LEVEL I
LEVEL II
LEVEL III
LEVEL IV
Tree Conservation
Visuals
Pedestrian Flows
FINAL FLOOR PLAN I
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FINAL FLOOR PLAN II
FINAL FLOOR PLAN III
FINAL FLOOR PLAN IV
PROGRAM This design center, which consists of 19,300 square meters of construction, houses all the necessary spaces for the academic development of more than 2,000 students of the design careers, inside which are inserted workshops, work areas, and terraces.. The program is defined by determining public and private space and the necessities of the design courses.
General Workshops, Areas of individual work Exposition Halls
Offices for teachers and directors Areas for advice Meeting rooms
Computer Rooms Model Rooms Artistic Drawing Sculpture Workshop Photography
Traditional classrooms Basic design classrooms
Galleries
Print Center Bookshop Accesible Files Material Store
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Construction worshops and prototypes
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION The structure is based in a reticula that allows to have the span bridge that conects the whole building. Also there are Pratt Frame for the bridges.
columns are added respecting the axes structural underground parking
Columns are used on reticular shafts 8 x 8 meters, are added pratt armor for hold the clear
The vertical circulations are based primarly on two main stairs and elevators.
Roof level without vertical circulations
Two vertical circulations and complete connectivity between them
Three vertical circulations without connectivity Columns are used on reticular shafts 8 x 8 meters
Columns are used on reticular shafts 8 x 8 meters, are added pratt armor for hold the bridge
Columns are used on reticular shafts 8 x 8 meters, the auditorium has its own structural system
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Three vertical circulation and complete connectivity through the bridge
Three vertical circulations at floor level
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3
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PLANS FLOOR PLAN I
FLOOR PLAN II
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FLOOR PLAN IV
FLOOR PLAN III
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ELEVATIONS
SOUTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
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SECTIONS
SOUTH SECTION
WEST SECTION
NORTH SECTION
EAST SECTION
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MODEL
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PAPE BIRD OBSERVATION TOWER Pape nature park is a place of reunion and communion between humans and nature. The bird observation tower becomes part of the representation of the reunion of humans, birds and animals. The tower stands as a platform that allows people to interact with the migrating birds . Pape park history is full with achievements that regenerated natural life cycle from the site, that previously was driven out from agriculture. The aim of the project is to respond to site conditions, animal species, and a low cost- energy efficient constructive process that doesn’t interrupt Pape’s natural wildlife . The tower stands as a light structure that can be lost in the lanscape, allowing animals, birds and humans to use it and interact with it. The tower intervention complements the value of Pape Park by allowing human - animals species’ interactions and honoring wildlife. The tower becomes the home of the park where life is appreciated.
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CONTEST DESIGN SITE TEAM
Bird Observation Tower in Latvia November 2017 Pape, Latvia Mariana Morales Santiago Borda
PAPE, LATVIA The Pape Nature Park opened in 2003 and is located in the South-West region of Latvia, in the districts of N ca and Rucava. The park is a nature reserve in the south west region of Latvia, approximately 45km south of Liepaja. The entire park stretches over 10886 hectares, and is made up of mainly bogs, meadows and dunes surrounding Lake Pape.
ROADS URBAN BUFFERS 200M LAKE PROJECT SITE
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CONCEPT DESIGN
The platforms were designed in a radial disposition, situating circulations in the center. Allowing people to have a total 360 experience.
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The heights of the platforms where designed in order for people to reach the best views possible with the allowed 11m. height. Creating a 360 platform
The modular structure allows permeability to integrate the tower with the wild life. The tower’s materiality allows also to use less materials, being an environmental friendly construction.
The bridge instead of being linear, it’s breaked in order to create different view angles, that allow the user to experience the landscape and the tower in a different way.
PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS
Enviroment The project responds to the site considering the lowest
quantity
of
materials possible and their easy transportation to the Pape nature park. The building responds to the enviroment loosing itself in the landscape, being useful and permeable for animals to cross through it and stand in it, as a medium for users to connect them with the species
that
sorrund
pape nature park.
Climate conditions Due to the humid or wet climate, the project is developed understanding that water should go away easily during raining. Each floor has stainless steel grating that allows permeability and prevents that the materials absorve water. This material and special material treatments will allow the tower to last longer.
Tower’s Life Cycle Wood: Valrosa Coating Ignifire treatment. Allows to prevent the wood from fires and gives it a water proof coating. Concrete: Long term water proof coating. Steel: Anticorrosive treatment for durability and to prevent oxidation
Materials Reinforced Concrete is used in the foundations of the tower and in the pillars. Stainless Steel is used in the membrane conections from the exterior structure and in the stairs allowing the structure to be light. Wood is used in the slabs and in the exterior angular elements allowing a light structure able to deal with tension forces due to the movement.
Susteinability The project was developed using a small amount of materials and elements, creating an interior space with light materials and an easy constructive process based on creating prefabricated steel and wood pieces. Having the less amount of materials and also using prefabricated elements decreases the effort to take materials to site and time for the construction.
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PLANS
FLOOR PLAN I
FLOOR PLAN II
FLOOR PLAN III 1
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SPACE AND STRUCTURE Steel membrane connection to railing ring
Structural Slab System
Steel membrane connection to railing ring
Steel conections with slab.
Wood support for angular columns.
Stair Modules.
Steel membrane connection to railing ring
Railing Modules.
Steel column for stairs.
Steel foundation connection.
ELEVATION
1
3
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CONSTRUCTION PIECES COUNT
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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Almost all of the constructive elements where modulated, so that the construction process became way much easier, faster and with the less amount of waste. The constructive process starts with the foundation, which consists on eight reinforced concrete piles which reach firm earth and a reinforced concrete slab. Steel connections that connect the building with the concrete slab are also soaked in concrete and welded to the foundation steel. The tower exoskeleton is constructed following the same steps in every level (placement of the wood lumbers followed by the placement of the steel connections), and finally in each level the slab is supported in the steel connections of the exoskeleton. At the end the bridge is constructed by placing first the main wood structure and finally adding the wood planks that conform the platform and stairs.
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