my name here....... architectural portfolio m. arch candidate 2010 university of texas at austin
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la placa de les glories, existing CARC 301 - study abroad studio semester - spring 2009 duration - 6 weeks group project - 5 people location - barcelona, spain This was an urban planning project for the largest and busiest plaza in barcelona, spain. La placa de les glories is located at the intersection of the three biggest streets (avinguda diagonal, avinguda meridiana, and gran via de les corts catalones) in barcelona. These three streets run east to west and north to south through the entire city. The plaza is surrounded by mixed residential, commercial, landmarks and green spaces filled with different types of activities. La placa de les glories is the center hub of transportation for the city of barcelona with every different type of transportation available. The city of barcelona is in the process of redesigning the plaza because of its poor layout and urban planning. As a group of five people we analyzed the existing site and its conditions to be able to redesign our own proposal. Every person worked together and there was no individual work.
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left: analysis of the existing site revealing urban context and traffic paths above: views of the existing site a- view of overall site b-view of pedestrians use of plaza c-view of overpass for commuters and high speed traffic d-view of heavy traffic and tram stop e-view of tram (above ground metro)
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For our design we wanted the plaza to be the most dynamic site within Barcelona. We were required to keep the flea market and add a design museum and additional housing. We also added a public school and commercial buildings to give this urban plaza the feel of a mini city. The site is sunken twelve meters into the ground with a sloped amphitheater and green spaces giving the plaza a personality of its own. Being sunken into the ground emphasizes the mini city persona. Additional green spaces were added to bring a more prominent nature feel into the plaza. This new design brings many people from different dempgraphics together to live, work, and relax. By expanding the size of the existing plaza made it possible to create this mini city. The design museum houses every different type of tranportation making it the heart of the plaza. Each member put the same effort into creating the design, plans, models, and photos.
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6 a left: analysis of our design proposal for the site revealing urban context and traffic paths above: views of of physical and revit model showing circulation and site context a- view of overpass and tunnel entrance from gran via de les cortes b-view of site model from above c-view of the different traffic paths d-view towards design museum (not official shape) e-view towards residential housing f-view towards amphitheater right: sketchs of flea market/skate park and cafes in sloped green space g-sketchs of flea marekt/skate park displaying how they work together
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barcelona design museum CARC 301 - study abroad studio semester - spring 2009 duration - 4 weeks group project - 2 people location - barcelona, spain The barcelona design museum is located in the new design proposal of la placa de les glories. Along with the design proposal of the new site we were required to design a modern arts musuem on the area indicated. This project was a group project with one other person. Together we worked on every aspect of the design but individually I worked on the physical and computer models while my partner worked on the plans. Being located in the largest and busiest plaza in barcelona we wanted to make this museum be the heart of it housing every different type of transportation. The museum is built over the round about road connecting the plaza with the outside landscape. There are three seperate entrances at the plaza ground floor, street level, and area outside plaza. It is also seperated into three different zones: public space, business (inner tower), and exhibition space (outer tower). This museum design is unique with an inner spiral shaped tower of business surrounded by an outer circular shaped tower of exhibition spaces acting as a shell. There are two seperate elevators which connect each tower together. The exhibition spaces continuously ramp upward in a spiral shape then break the form by connecting with the inner tower. On the main floor above the street and below is the public spaces and main entrances into the museum. The main idea of the museum is to have different levels, ramps and pathways throughout the building connectioning the different programs to each other.
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zone diagram public space business (inner tower) exhibition spaces (outer tower) left: site context showing the location of the museum; zone diagram revealing the three different zones in the project above: views of physical model showing the two different towers interacting with each other right: main/street entrance level diplaying the surrounding site
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above: diagrams of the programs of two different towers and how they relate with each other; top diagram shows the inner business tower which houses the museum store, central offices and a restaurant; bottom diagram shows the exhibition outer shell and its different level changes right: cross section of museum revealing floor to floor height
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passage on a slope ARCH 105 - studio I semester - fall 2006 duration - 4 weeks
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On the given site, I was to develop the spatial condition of (phase 1-3) into an architectural setting in which someone would walk through, from one end to the other in a sequential manner. In the process of this passage, the visitor would come across three programmatic elements: (1) Dark enclosed space(s) with controlled light, (2) Open (but partially) covered space(s) with a view towards where you came from, (3) Long and narrow space(s) with manipulated view(s) towards where you are going. The design intention is to be about the characteristics of the experience of walking through, or stopping by at some points.
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above: front view of main pathway entrance middle left: first three concept models left: views of different areas of the pathway a-view of open (but partially) covered space with a view towards where you came from b-view of long and narrow space with manipulated views towards where you are going c-view of west elevation
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space/form ARCH 105 - studio I semester - fall 2006 duration - 4 weeks Based on the characteristics both in terms of space and structural premise, I was to develop a design that becomes a building to contain a car. Inside of the car is an immediately defined space in terms of the operational dimension of driving. This structure is to give another layer to the experience of coming out from the car, or going into the car, as an elaborated extension of the spatial transition between the interior of the car to the complete outside of the structure. I was to consider how the car goes in and out from the space and how the spatial volume interacts with the outside of the car.
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left: view of front entrance above: views of physical model a-view of car entering car port b-east elevation view c-view of car parked inside of car port d-view of the connection between materials
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ARCH 305 - studio IV semester - fall 2008 duration - 6 weeks location - undetermined
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This was an individual project that combined two seperate studios. These two studios together made its own city block by creating these urban buildings that were all located next to each other. The project required to have a single family residence and a business of choice. I chose to have a high end formal restaurant as my business. The restaurant is located on the basement and ground floor while the residence is located on the third and fourth floor. Having natural daylight and views to the outside for the residence was a main factor in the design. There are two different light wells that distribute natural light throughout the residence and restaurant. One is two stories deep and is located only in the residence. The other is four stories deep through the entire building and distributes natural light to the restaurant and residence. Besides a light well natural light is not used as much in the restaurant to keep the formal feel and atmosphere with low light levels.
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left middle: diagram displaying the program between the residence and restaurant diagram showing the light well that cuts through the entire building left: axonometric revealing the detailed program above: view of the front elevtaion with main entrances to the residence and restaurant right: site context
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right: view of the south elevation physical model above: cross section revealing height levels left bottom: ground floor plan showing circulation and site context left middle: views of phyical model and interior spaces rendered in revit a-view of the north elevation and neighboring residences b-view of the two story light well and outdoor terrace c-view of the main four story light well d-interior view of restaurant e-interior view of residence
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performance ENDS 106 - studio II semester - spring 2007 duration - 4 weeks section cut
This project was based on the play "Who's On First" by Abbot and Costello. It focuses on the relationship of space, circulation, adjacencies, and accessibilities. The first objective (phase 1) was to create an architectural structure that represents the play. As you would walk through the structure it would seem as if you were experiencing the play. The second objective (phase 2-Final) was to turn (phase 1) into a performing arts center. The site had to also be a part of the structure and influence the design. Different rooms were required in the design and building process including: Exhange (Ticket Booth), Communication (Gallery), Framing (Exhibition), Interlock (Cafe), Climax (Stage), and Adjacency (Pre-performance).
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left: first phase concept model of play and section cuts showing the different level changes and height above: plan reveals the site context and circulation paths between the public and workers right: model of performing art center a-view of public entrance (ticket booth) b-overview of site c-view of stage and ampitheater d-perspective view
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ENDS 205 - studio III semester - spring 2008 duration - 4 weeks location - college station, tx
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left: first and second floor plan and cross section reveal circulation and height changes above left: site plan + context showing how the fire truck enters and exits above: perspective views of physical model and renderings a-view from george bush ave, rendering done in revit b-view of main entrance c-view of back entrance d-view of living room window
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bryan public library ARCH 405 - integrated studio semester - fall 2009 duration - 10 weeks group project - 2 people location - bryan, tx This project is a public library located in the downtown historic district of bryan, tx. The library carries a small amount of books and a large collection of maginzes and articles. It also has a special collections area which holds historic documents that pertain to the state of texas. The concept behind this design was to have a transformation of height, privacy levels, materials and urban spaces from downtown bryan to the library, while also trying to keep the historic look and feel while introducing modern architecture. The design process is shown in (phase 1-4) with concept drawings and models. We had to consider the structure and mechanical system throughout the design of the project. This project was a group project with one other person. Together we worked on every aspect of the design and building the phyiscal models. Individually I created the revit and ecotect model while she worked with the cad and illustrator files.
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above: view of main entrance walking from downtown left: view of the design process a-concept sketch that drove the design b-concept model made from the sketch c-structure model of mid-term design d-view of design at mid-term
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ground/urban floor plan a left: site plan showing the location in historic downtown bryan, tx left bottom: east elevation of the library and downtown bryan revealing the context and height changes above: ground/urban floor plan showing circulation and public spaces outside the building right: perspective views from ground floor a-south elevation view from the park b-view from under vertical garden trellis c-west elevation with vegetation growth
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To introduce modern architecture and design into the project these shading devices, located on the southeast side of the library were created. They bring a unique feel and look to the library. The shading devices are made out of metal that is transparent with tiny perforated holes to make the connection to the outside visible. They are mechanical driven and move with relation to the sun. To get the best results we tested the natural light and shading devices with ecotect and a phyical daylighting model.
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left: view of shading devices throughout the day above: view of shading devices and brick pathway leading to the main entrance above middle: examples of ideas for the shading devices a-example of perforated metal material looking to the outside b-example of transparent material at night c-example of shading devices
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For the structural system of the library we chose to use concrete and steel. The floor and roof slabs are post-tensioned precast concrete. The advantages to using the post-tensioned method is that it increases floor to floor height and mechanical space and it uses less steel. We wanted to keep the column grid line from historic downtown bryan while also breaking away from the grid by using radial grid lines to introduce modern architecture and design. Different areas throughout the library required more reinforced steel in the concrete because of the heavier loads. Steel is introduced at the radial grid lines and cantilevered auditorium to demonstrate modern construction and design.
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vertical garden support construction: 2” galvanized steel tubes 4” x 4“ x 3/8” steel angle 2x4 horizontal wood member 2x4 vertical wood member 3 1/2” horizontal wood planks
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mechanical system The library is broken up into two main sections. These two main sections are the main library and after-hours area. The after-hours area consists of the auditorium, after-hours atrium, meeting rooms and restrooms. After the library closes the main library locks down but the after-hours area can still be occupied. The mechanical system is also broken up into these two sections with different zones on each floor. The after-hour rooms are conditioned from an AHU located in the basement. The main library is broken up between two different AHU zones: one located on the first floor which serves the cafe and computer public area while the other is located on the fourth floor which serves the rest of the main library. The fourth floor mechanical loft holds the chillers, boilers and cooling tower which supplies the whole library. Both of these two sections are serviced through a mechanical wall (M1 + M2) that runs through the height on the building.
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langford arch bldg, texas a&m university
all faiths chapel, texas a&m university
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ENDS 115 - drawing studio semester - spring 2007 duration: 1 week projects
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sixth river architects architecture intern summer 2009 project duration - 4 weeks As an intern I worked on many different projects throughout the summer. Besides working with computer programs I built a physical model of a project. This particular project was built soley by me. Sixth River was asked to design an addition to an existing medical center in Austin, TX. This projects tenants were not defined yet so I was required to create a physical model for potential lease owners to visualize the buildings shape and look. I used existing drawings and renderings to build this model.
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