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reSume J o s e G e r a r D o o r t i Z C a st e l l a n o s joc_r@hotmail.com [52]155 3200-1486 Olivos No. 48 Jardines de San Mateo Naucalpan, Estado de Mexico 53240 Mexico
ProFessional obJeCtiVe The pursuit of advanced studies in architecture in a graduate school program that will allow me to conduct researches on the field and prepare me for a career in an architectural firm or in an International Organization.
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Architectural Design Projects Construction Management Urban Design Interior Design
eDUCation 2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2005 – May 2010 teCnolÓGiCo De monterrey Cem, Escuela de Arquitectura Mexico City Grade of 9.2/10 to date • Recognition ‘Expo On’ for the best project in Architecture Studio V (2008) / Guggenheim Oaxaca Museum • Relevant Courses: Architecture Studio, Instalation Building Systems, Construction Management, History of Architecture (I, II and III), Construction, Theories of Architecture, Passive Systems, Construction Materials.
2009
1 Year Exchange Program (Architecture), 2009 UniVersity oF neW meXiCo,School of Architecture + Planning Albuquerque, NM • Nomination for the ‘Kosanovich Finalist’ for the Best Project in Studio 402 (Dic 2009) / Digital Center, Downtown Albuquerque • Relevant Courses: Studio 302-402, Environmental controls II, Real Estate Development, Contemporary Architecture, Construction II, Urban Design
emPloyment eXPerienCe 8/2007 – 5/2008
a.G.e. assoCiation Design Area • Performed tivities • Helped on ‘New York
oF arChiteCtUre stUDents designs to promote extracurricular acthe Organization of academic trip, DIC - 2007’
EM P LOYMENT E X P ERIEN C E 5/2007 – 5/2008
Walt Disney World Co. Orlando, FL Stores Assistant • Participation in the ‘International College Summer Program’ 2007 • Perfomed merchandise operations within the amuse- ment park stores.
6/2006 – 5/2007
E.C.E. Sistemas S.A. de C.V. Mexico City Marketing Assistant • Performed web design, gaining a good expertise on graphic design stategies • Planned and designed company manuals using pro - fessional design programs such as Adobe Flash
V OL U NTEER / cOMM U NITY SER V I C E 7/2009 - 12/2009 Prepanet, On-line High School, Atizapan, Mexico State English Professor • Performed predetermined teaching lessons via web • Correction of examinations and assignments 1/2008 - 7/2008
Incubadora Social ‘El Jaral’ Atizapan, Mexico State Architecture Consultant • Implementation and supervision of architectural projects for society. • Assist the management of the place
2005 - 2010
Soñar Despierto A.C. Mexico City Volunteer • Help for the welfare of poor children
pRO F ESSIONAL s K ILLS
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Residential feasibility studies, design development, working drawings, site measurements, detailing and drafting • Commercial design development, schematic design, 3D renderings, DOB drawings, project planning • Software includes 3DMAX, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Excel, Word • Manual abilities for creating models and plastic arts.
l AN G U A G ES
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Spanish Native Speaker
English • Advanced level in written and verbal communication • TOEFL Institutional 560 Points french • Intermediate Level • Two years of study in ‘L’Alliance Française’, Mexico City
h OBBIES a N D i NTERESTS
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Cinematography and Photography Reading and Sports
architectural portfolio
2005 / 2010 Undergraduate Studies
architectural proJectS
1. Hotel, Mexico City Downtown 2. Guggenheim Museum, Oaxaca 3. Community Center Bernalillo, NM 4. Digital Center, Albuquerque, NM
1 DoWntoWn hotel M e x i c o
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PROCESS
The Historic Center of Mexico City is an important site for the Mexican culture. The main idea of the building comes from the importance that this location has in the national history. When people visit the historic center they do it because they want to know about it, and to have a direct contact with the culture. The project reflects the unsteadiness of the city due that it was founded above aquifers, matching the location of older pre-Hispanic Cities that had been constructed on this site. That is why the emphasis of the empty space used along the building; it reinforces the sensation of ‘floating’ above the history.
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CONTEXT
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CONTEXT MODEL Materials: Balsa Wood y Paperboard
The objective of the Project is to direct all the views to the ‘historic place’. This is achieved by using uneven surfaces in each room and close contact with the exterior.
CROSS SECTION
FINAL MODEL
PLAN (5TH FLOOR)
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2 muSeo guggenheim O A X A C A ,
O A X A C A
This Project is located in the historic center of the City of Oaxaca, a place with a great historical and cultural legacy. The main idea of the project is taken from the local market, a location known by residents and tourists.
SANTO DOMINGO
The project contains an analysis of the market space and what happens in it during a day. As we can see in the diagrams, the market at the beginning of the day is organized as an orthogonal grid. As time passes, it begins to transform. As a result the market starts creating different environments and different perceptions about the space. CONTEXT
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Santo Domingo area feet
The axes that were included in the context around the site were taken as reference guides for the deformations of the orthogonal grid.
CONTEXT MODEL Materials: Balsa Wood y Paperboard
As a result of the deformation of the axes, the spaces created are chaotic, which resembles the market activity. In order to show respect for the Historical Building of Santo Domingo, a plaza was constructed so the people could appreciate the architecture of this important religious center.
CROSS SECTION
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MUSEUM PLAN
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3 c e n t r o c o m u n i ta r i o B E R N A L I L L O ,
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Bernalillo is a town located near the city of Albuquerque. This region is defined by customs that make reference to preHispanic pueblos. The project is about the creation of a community center where the society is able to coexist through sports and arts. The main idea of the Project resides in the topographic study according to the flow of different elements. Water is the most important one since the Rio Grande sets the limits of this town.
CONTEXT
Bernalillo boundaries and Water Flow Analysis.
STUDY OF WATER FLOW ON SITE
STUDY MODEL Materials: Chipboard
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Parking Lot Offices Area Basket Ball Court Amphitheatre Pool Entrances
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CONCEPT MODEL Materials: Chipboard
FINAL MODEL Materials: Chipboard, Museum Board and Plexi Glass.
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Theatre Tennis Court (exterior) Basketball Court (interior) Amphitheatre Wheight room Gallery Skateboarding Area
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FINAL MODEL Materials: Chipboard, Museum Board and Plexi Glass.
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Albuquerque serves as the economic capital of New Mexico. The state film industry is growing at a fast rate. The state is willing to allocate part of the budget on the development of this type of industry. The project focuses on this issue, a center where new technologies are developed that could be applicable to the digital industry.
CONTEXT
PROCESS
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
FINAL MODEL Materials: Museum Board, Plexi Glass.
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Services Retail Lobby Kitchen Conference Room Copy Room Retail Digital Media Laboratory
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PROCESS
FINAL MODEL Materials: Museum Board, Plexi Glass and Copper.
The ‘Cube of Energy’ is the most essential point of the Project because it is the core that connects all the parts. Adobe is the material that leads the architectural style in Albuquerque. The purpose of the project is to obtain the information of its surroundings and transform it into a whole new language; copper is the evolution of the analyzed material.
FINAL MODEL
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
a r t i S t i c r e p r e S e n tat i o n
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Pencil Marker Ink Architectural Drawings
1 Pencil
Sketching with pencil is the most essential part for an architect, it helps to create quick representations and drawings that are helpful for the architect. The picture presented is a drawing made in the first year of architecture studies.
2 marker
The drawings presented were done in the Artistic Drawing class during the first year of the architecture career. The technique demanded the use of markers, experimenting with different shades of gray, as well as a variety of colors. Shadows are an important point for the realism of the drawings.
FINAL DRAWING
3. ink
Ink is an important element of representation due to the fact that it adds an artistic touch that can be very attractive for the client. These drawings were presented in the second year of architecture.
FINAL DRAWING
4 ARCHITECTURAL REPRE S ENTATION
The architectural rendering by hand is often a forgotten topic; however, it is very important for the overall development of an architect. The manual ability highly reflects the quality of a designer’s work. These drawings were done entirely by hand in the second year of architecture studies.
The drawings shown are sketches of history classes. It is important to know the different typologies done in the past in order to enrich the knowledge of the architectural language.
graphic DeSign
1. Logos
1. logos
The graphic design should always be taken into account in the daily activities of an architect because the presentation of projects is an essential part of the image and reputation of an architect. These logos are some extracurricular work that I have done throughout my career.
furniture DeSign
1. TV Rack 2. DvD Rack 3. Stereo Rack
furniture
The design of furniture was a way for me to continue creating architecture. These are some examples of furniture that I have designed for different users throughout my studies.