DESIGN COASTER THRILLING ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN JOURNAL: SELECTION OF PROJECTS 2021
GERARDO MENDOZA ARCHITECT
“Be amazed of the enormity of the possible.” JAAR, MIAM 2015
DESIGN COASTER: THRILLING ARCHITECTURE. The design invested in a project comes from a mixture of professional knowledge gained through experience and study, but it is also poured in it a part of emotion generated by the implicit human sensory nature, which also, it is it’s own nature to simply react. High or low, but still an emotion over the project. Milano, IT. 2021 This projects journal has been fully designed by the architect Gerardo Mendoza. The projects shown here are examples of collaborative and individual work. Thanks for reading.
INDEX CV Projects Timeline Selection of projects
MACCHINA Shool of music Tulum 3 Hospitality Casa Marengo Residential Casa Cumbres Residential Casa del Rio Residential Barrio Gaucho Restaurant LORIE Corporate
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Illustration: @ronnaldong
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¡HOLA! Milano, Italia
I’m a graduated architect born in Mexico City, currently I am living in Milan after finishing the Master degree under the program of Architecture-Built Environment-Interiors at Politecnico di Milano. As a professional architect I’m in love with ‘simplist’ lines but looking always to break the monothony of space. I seek new ways of inspiration that help me to explode my creativity in order to take it beyond the conventional but always with the feet on the ground. I am passionate about everything I get involved in. I love to travel and have fun gaining new experiences. I am a dreamer and I like to pursue new goals along my life. “Be afraid of the enormity of the possible”.
(Jaar, Miami 2015)
ABILITIES
GERARDO FABIAN MENDOZA PONCE Architect gerardo.mendoza@mail.polimi.it +39 338 300 5209
MAY 2010 Bicultural High School. ITESM CCM Mexico City
AUGUST 2010 5 years bachelor ITESM CCM Mexico City
FEBRUARY 2015 Professional practices TWA Mexico
Communication
Leadership
Time Administration
Graphic Design
Organization
Commitment
Creativity
Critical thinking
JANUARY 2016 Jr. Architect TWA Mexico
Problem Resolution
Proactive
Decisions making
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
DIRECT COLLABORATION AS AN ARCHITECT WITHIN A DESIGN TEAM:
High-end residential High-end corporate High-end hospitality Retail Restaurant and eateries Furniture/bespoke Urban
Architectural design. Interior design. Graphic design. Furniture design
DECEMBER 2015 Architect Degree ITESM CCM Mexico CIty
MAY 2015 internship TWA Mexico
Team work
Executive and architectural project development Construction and suppliers supervision. 3D modeling and renderings. BIM Modelling
JANUARY 2020 Internship Andrea Borri Architetti Milan, IT
APRIL 2017 P. Manager TWA Mexico
FEBRUARY 2018 Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based Gold Scholarship MSc Architecture-Built Environment- Interiors
MAY 2020 Internship IDEÀS SRL Milan, IT
FEBRUARY 2021 Present Architect Designer Studio Francesco Rota Milan, IT
JUNE 2020 110 CUM LAUDE Politecnico di Milano MSc Architecture-Built Environment- Interiors
SOFTWARE 95%
Microsoft Office
95%
Adobe Ps + Ai + Id
40%
85%
95%
AutoCad Lumion 10
Sketchup 95% ACHIEVEMENTS
85%
Enscape
Revit
Archicad
2D + 3D architecture and BIM modelling
90%
INTERESTS
GOLD MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP POLITECNICO DI MILANO FEBRUARY 2018 - PRESENT Former winner at HIPERENTREGA (Best 3 projects at Architecture School ITESM CCM) 2011 - Childresn’s Park 2012 - Residential design Former runner-up at HIPERENTREGA (Best 3 projects at Architecture School ITESM CCM) 2013 First semester - Geriatric Center 2013 Second semester - Arts Center 2014 - Mixed Use Building (Housing and commerce) 2015 - Urban Project TEC District In Collaboration with TWA Mexico - JC Aesthetic Clinic: Architectural/executive project and construction competition - House by the River: Architectural/executive project competition - Collab & Play Mexico: Architectural/executive project and construction competition - MM House Architectural/executive project + Design supervision in-site In collaboratuon with TWA Mexico & GAYA Contractors Winners in architectural and executive projects for different groups and associations:
Clifford, my Dog
Sing
Travel
Music
Movies
People I love
Beach
Swim
Tennis
Oreos
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE International exchange from ITESM CCM - Winter 2009 Mount Royal College Calgary, Canada January 2009 - May 2009 MSc Architecture - Built Environment - Interiors Politecnico di Milano February 2019 - Present
LANGUAGES
SPANISH 100% (NATIVE)
ENGLISH 95% (IELTS 6.5)
ITALIAN (85%)
Residential design Multi-family housing (Apartment building) Geriatric Center Arts Center (Restoration) Multi-family housing (Apartment building) Mixed-use building (Housing and commerce)
TEC DISTRICT: Urban design Community Integration Center Marietta: Urban Canteen Monterrey 400 & Tacambaro House (facade design)design) Yenoá Bakery Shop Furniture design: Privtate Apartment, Mexico City Casa Cumbres, Mexico City. (High-end residential )
Set design: Chico Conoce a Chica Furniture design: GAMELOFT Mexico
2011 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016
JC Aesthetic Medicine Clinic
Kids’ Park
BACHELOR PROJECTS
GRAN CIUDAD Headquarters
Mausoleum
PROJECTS TIMELINE SELECTED PROJECTS BUILT PROJECTS
PROFESSIONAL PRO
2016 2016
Collab & Play Mexico Co-Working + Kids’ Playroom
Bosques de las Lomas Apartment
Barrio Gaucho Restaurant, Cuernavaca, Mexico DIEBOLD Mexico Headquarters WLL Law Firm headquarters LORIE headquarters. (high-end corporate) Tulum 3: Apartments in Tulum, Mexico (High-end hospitality)
Casa Marengo, Valle de Bravo, Mexico (High-end residential)
2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018
Literary House of Milan. Studio headed by Grimshaw Architects. Urban Hostel, Milan. Studio headed by Cino Zucchi. The Barricade, rehabilitation of a quarry. Studio headed by Simone Giostra Macchina: School of Music and Performing Center. Como, Italy Final Thesis headed by Cristina Pallini Ekaterinburg Office Building, Russia.
Camerino 13 - Teatro degli Arcimboldi Milano
ADMISSION TO POLITECNICO DI MILANO MSC ARCHITECTURE - BUILT ENVIRONMENT - INTERIORS
Casa del Río, Mexico City. (High-end residential)
DESIGN EXPERIENCE High-end residential High-end corporate High-end hospitality Retail Restaurant and eateries Furniture/bespoke Urban
OJECTS MSC PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
2018 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021
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SELECTED PROJECTS SELECTION OF WORKS MSc Thesis Project High-end residential High-end corporate Restaurant Design
DIRECT COLLABORATION Architectural design and Interior design concept Technical drawings Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings Construction supervision Suppliers organization
MACCHINA Architectural design Interior design Urban design 3D Revit detailed modelling Logistics analysis Research and analysis Programmatic analysis Development of architectural technologies Rendering
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING CENTER Como, IT 2020
MSc Thesis Project - Politecnico di Milano Macchina is born from the premise of implementing a versatile and physically adaptable architecture that is therefore helpful to meet the needs of a real situation implemented within an existing building which by itself consists of its own historical character of high degree of importance in the city. Macchina is a project inserted in an existing building, the Politeama Auditorium at Como, Italy where the fusion is not only physical but also programmatical in order to reinforce an existing identity. The project covers three architectural scales (urban, architectonic and interior) resulting a complete design network. Macchina is a project with a background that involves various theories of architecture which throw the beginnings of a concept of architecture in motion. The project invites us to explore and live the fusion of the historical identity of a building with a physical and programmatic flexibility of a new architectural project.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling Final renderings Rendering post production Concept design Architectural & interior design Technical drawings Editorial design RENDER BY CGVERON
MACCHINA MSc THESIS PROJECT
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MACCHINA MSc THESIS PROJECT
HYBRID RUNWAY PLATFORM SYSTEM
GUILLOTINE WALL SYSTEM
MACCHINA MSc THESIS PROJECT
PRECAST CONCRETE
STEEL
CHANNEL GLASS
GLASS
INSPIRATION Where the old meets the new. Selection of materials that were not a competition with the main existing building but that enhance the actual identity of it.
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TULUM 3 APARTMENTS Tulum, Mexico 2018
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
High-end residential & hospitality
The project is focused as part of the natural environment, mimicking nature and within the immediate surrounding context. It is a space interned in the vegetation that provokes the contemplation of the same natural way thanks to the framing of specific views in each area, its non-invasive functional distribution and the use of the own materials of the region. Each department, called a villa, is unique in essence. Functionality predominates in the interior while it is linked one hundred percent with the natural context to the outside.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Architectural & interior design Materials selection Bespoke furniture design RENDER BY CGVERON
TULUM 3: HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY
Respect the original trees of the site.
Set the housing, common and parking area according to the urban rules and best breathing of the project: Respect nature.
Fulfill the program: three apartments/villas
Division of the housing into private in the back and public to the front.
Create voids and transitions in order to integrate the inside with the outside creating views and outdoor sensation.
Strategic openings for terraces in order to generate open spaces towards more private views of the surroundings.
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TULUM 3: HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY
Ground floor
Lateral facade
First floor
Main facade
Second floor
Section 1
Third floor
Section 2
TULUM 3: HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY
TULUM 3: HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY
CHUKUM (MAYAN ANCIENT STUCCO)
TZALAM
STONE FROM THE REGION
INSPIRATION Materials from the region to generate identity remembering ancient cultures and create continuity in the design. Massiveness of elements.
CASA CUMBRES PRIVATE HOUSE Mexico City 2018
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
High-end residential
The challenge in this project was to adapt an existing construction to the needs of the client, who asked for a partial remodeling in the house besides making an extension in the second level where a new gym and office would be located. It was implemented that this new architectural element would break with the existing aesthetic and together with the redesign of finishes and materials would give a better personality to the house but without being too protagonist since it was intended to partially respect the original architecture. It was included the full project of finishes, interior enlargement of three areas (TV room, secondary room and master room), extension in roof level, lighting, security and sound system by scenes, radiant floor and landscape design.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Architectural & interior design Materials selection Bespoke furniture design Client approach RENDER BY CGVERON
CASA CUMBRES HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
The house was almost fully completed except fot the placement of finishes. There were some specific requirements by the client such as some extensions along the house.
Unification of main facade with marble. Placement of louvers in existing window to generate privacy and regulate the entrance of sunlight. Renovation of windows by placing a flap to allow ventilation.
The extension on the second level was intended to break the main aesthetic of the house with a more simplist shape and materials but without being too competitive with the existing architecture.
A pergola was added for design and to protect the cars from the sun. in addition, a water feature was added as a visual element in front of the roofless parking and main window.
The extension was created to include an office on the front part and a gym on the back part of the house taking advantage of the privacy and views.
CASA CUMBRES HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
Ground floor
Section 1
Second floor
First floor
Section 2
Main facade
Back facade
CASA CUMBRES HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
ASH WOOD
NATURAL STEEL
GRAYWOOD MARBLE
INSPIRATION Purity of materials and monochromatic palette focused over beige and gray tones to generate a femenine sense. RENDER BY CGVERON
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CASA MARENGO PRIVATE HOUSE Valle de Bravo, Mexico 2017
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
High-end residential
The site of the project is immerse in the woods of Valle de Bravo, a City near Mexico City. The landscape and dimensions of it gave the opportunity to locate the main house in the highest point taking advantage of the openess of the site. On it’s back, the woods, which host the separated art studio properly immerse into the nature next to a naturally created water-recycle pond. The project was fulfilling the high standards of the client over the architectural program: Outdoor fire-pit, studio, living room, open kitchen, swimming pool, five in-suite bedrooms and a master bedroom. As an addition a property-keeper house was added following the design premises plus a running track creating a natural path all around the property.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Architectural & interior design RENDER BY CGVERON
CASA MARENGO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
Very specific architectural program requested.
Simple and monolithic block.
Concrete slab sandwich creating sense of lightness.
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CASA MARENGO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
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WC 2.11 m²
1.950
Baño 11.47 m²
Patio 5.44 m²
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Baño WC 7.72 m² 1.56 m²
Regadera 3.07 m²
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Pasillo 64.90 m² Baño 7.72 m²
WC 1.56 m²
Regadera 2.09 m²
Regadera 2.09 m²
Baño 7.72 m²
Baño WC 7.72 m² 1.56 m² Regadera 2.09 m²
WC 1.56 m²
Baño 7.72 m²
Regadera 2.09 m²
WC 1.56 m²
13.550
Estancia / Cocina / Comedor 104.16 m²
4.700
Regadera 2.87 m²
Pasillo Servicio 15.63 m²
Laundry 6.65 m²
Regadera 2.09 m²
Recamara Principal 39.99 m²
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Vestibulo 18.72 m²
Circulacion 28.28 m²
Storage 4.09 m²
Cuarto Electrico Baño 5.01 m² 4.69 m²
Estancia Secundaria 64.13 m²
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Recamara 3 31.13 m²
Recamara 4 31.13 m²
Recamara 5 31.13 m²
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Terraza 392.39 m²
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NOMENCLATURA
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FIRMAS
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DISEÑÓ: Designer
-COTAS EN METROS EXCEPTO LAS INDICADAS EN OTRA UNIDAD. -NIVELES EN METROS. -LAS COTAS Y EJES RIGEN SOBRE DIBUJO. -LOS CONTRATISTAS EN OBRA DEBERAN VERIFICAR TODAS LAS MEDIDAS Y NIVELES INDICADOS EN EL PROYECTO PREVIAMENTE A LA REALIZACION DE CUALQUIER TRABAJO Y COMUNICAR CUALQUIER DISCREPANCIA AL COORDINADOR DE OBRA.
NOMBRE DE PROYECTO Project Name
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DIBUJÓ:
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NOMBRE DE PLANO
Casa MM, Casa Principal Planta Arquitectónica
Author
NIVEL LECHO BAJO DEL PLAFON NIVEL LECHO BAJO DE LA LOSA
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CLAVE NORTE
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CASA MARENGO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
CONCRETE STRUCTURE - RAW CONCRETE
RAW WOOD
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
INSPIRATION Concrete as leading material. Wood as warm element Rawness of old wooden planks and raw steel to remind the purity of elements . Nature as an important site character.
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CASA DEL RÍO PRIVATE HOUSE Estado de Mexico, Mexico 2016
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
High-end residential
The typography of the lot was the main design axis, since it’s shape was not orthogonal, located in corner and with a slight natural slope. So it was decided to maintain the natural shape of the terrain by adapting the architecture within the surroundings. The back of the property has a privileged view towards a river and this is how the architectural concept begun to take form: adapt to the proper climate orientations taking advantage of the views over the river. From the general architecture all the way to the interiors, the details were carefully chosen by selecting specific finishes and designing the precise furniture for the house.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Concept design Architectural & interior design Materials selection Bespoke furniture design Client approach
CASA DEL RÍO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
Volume extrusion
Defragmentation responding to program.
Volume devided responding to the architectonic program.
Space and program considerations.
Volume responding to main views towards the river and sun light.
Formal shaping of volume.
CASA DEL RÍO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
Ground floor
Section 1
First floor
Roof top
Section 2
CASA DEL RÍO HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
CONCRETE
GRAYWOOD MARBLE
ASHWOOD
INSPIRATION Seamless concrete as main element. Similar textures patterns to ensure uniformity of the design. Monochromatic. Clean lines and purity of materials.
BARRIO GAUCHO RESTAURANT Cuernavaca, Mexico 2017
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
Restaurant
Project and construction for the first redesigned set for the restaurant chain of Argentinian food “Barrio Gaucho”. The challenge was to introduce a new identity based on the authenticity of a “barrio gaucho” or “gaucho ranch” where the election of materials was precise in order to fulfill the abstraction of the concept. Moreover a graphic and architectural re-branding was made where patterns and texture were involved with a unique design exclusively for the restaurant. The decor lighting was important because it was integrated into the “gaucho” concept. Every element of the design will serve as a manual for every local for this firm of restaurants.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Concept design Architectural & interior design Materials selection Bespoke furniture design Client approach Branding design RENDER BY CGVERON
BARRIO GAUCHO RESTAURANT
Lowering the actual height of the area of intervention
Creation of the general volume according to the best disposal of spaces according to the program, amount of tables and best circulation for the service staff and clients.
Creation of volumes to shape and integrate the abstraction of the design in order to create an interior facade.
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BARRIO GAUCHO RESTAURANT
Ground floor
Section 1
Mezzanine
Section 2
BARRIO GAUCHO RESTAURANT
WOOD
PATTERNS - CLAY
BRICK - AGED PLASTER
INSPIRATION Abstraction of materials from an old argentinian ranch. Leather, old wood, aged plastered walls, patterns from textiles. Steel and copper tones.
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LORIE HQ CORPORATE Mexico City 2017
Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings Construction supervision
High-end corporate
The typography of the lot was the main design axis, since it’s shape was not orthogonal, located in corner and with a slight natural slope. So it was decided to maintain the natural shape of the terrain by adapting the architecture within the surroundings. The back of the property has a privileged view towards a river and this is how the architectural concept begun to take form: adapt to the proper climate orientations taking advantage of the views over the river. From the general architecture all the way to the interiors, the details were carefully chosen by selecting specific finishes and designing the precise furniture for the house.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: 3D Revit modelling BIM modelling Architectural & interior design Materials selection Furniture selection Bespoke furniture design Construction supervision RENDER BY CGVERON
LORIE HEADQUARTERS HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
Keeping the square-shaped form of the building diverse blocks were placed according to the use established by the client. The open views and spaces were maintained with glass divisions.
LORIE HEADQUARTERS HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL
GRAYWOOD MARBLE
WALNUT
GLASS
INSPIRATION Simplicity of materials following similar textured patterns to create a uniform image through out the project portraying an image of massiveness. PHOTO: CONSTRUCTED PROJECT
THANKS FOR READING SELECTION OF WORKS High-end residential High-end corporate Restaurant Design MSc Thesis Project
DIRECT COLLABORATION Architectural design Interior design Bespoke furniture design 3D Revit detailed modelling BIM modelling Architectural and executive project Preliminar renderings
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DESIGN COASTER THRILLING ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN JOURNAL: SELECTION OF PROJECTS 2021
GERARDO MENDOZA ARCHITECT THANKS FOR READING.