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Mari a Is abel Seg ura Ruiz C o l l ege o f Archi t ect ure / M.I .A / FI U
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Fantasy, objectivit y, creativit y, technique, design, ser vice and purpose would be the precise words to
describe my life. Legos, coloring books, and crayons were the protagonists of my childhood; however, many of them continue to be essential in my day to day life. Years later, my creative essence became architecture; more precisely, interior architecture. Thus, I know that Interior Architecture at FIU is the best place to complete my education because it has the ideal balance bet ween the theorical and practical. For this reason, it will be possible for me to develop and sharpen my skills to the fullest.
I studied Architecture and Interior Design for 7 years in Costa Rica. However, my passion is Interior
Architecture because it represents the materialization of an idea through a container of emotions that has to be designed as a passive therapy. In other words, it must be an oasis, a pause of emotional well-being in people’s daily life. As a result, I have always believed and emphasized the resilient characteristic which architecture transfers to its users; In the same way, I believe in the value of architecture as a means of social transformation through communit y ser vice. For these reasons, I worked as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanit y Costa Rica and Techo Costa Rica. In the first organization, I conducted research on the development of an environmentally friendly house for the benefit of the communit y of Nosara, Guanacaste. In the second organization, I was part of the team of Redesign and Construction, where the thematic a xis always was architecture as a medium of social impact. Later, I made the interior redesign of a soft ware development of fice obtaining a ver y positive result in the collaborators. Also, the redesign included the renewal of the logo and the business cards. Consequently, these activities raised my desire and determination to be an architect.
I consider myself a highly creative person, ver y hard-working, committed, conscientious and ex tremely
sensitive to life. A reflection of my personalit y is my hobbies; they are: the design and creation of jewelr y, reading, yoga, exercising, and spending time with the people I love. Nevertheless, throughout people’s lives there are experiences that transform their way of being, thinking and perceiving life. For these reasons, life is exceptionally beautiful. In this manner, my case was to face and overcome with gratitude an open-heart surger y, carried out three years ago at Miami Children Hospital, which made me know and value, even more, the beautiful and powerful qualit y of resilience. Therefore, my desire to create resilient architecture has been strengthened because it provides peace, tranquilit y and protection to its users. As a result, I decided to use my acquired knowledge, due to my own experience, to project it for the benefit of people through my thesis. Accordingly, my graduation project at Veritas Universit y, Costa Rica, approached a ver y detailed research about the management, and a general design of a pediatric hospital for the treatment of congenital heart disease. Hence, I decided to name it “HE + Ar.T” which was nominated for an honorar y thesis during my public defense.
I have witnessed that the purpose of architecture is social ser vice, and the architectural foundations lie
in its formation. Nowadays, more than ever, the need for resilient spaces is present. Because of this, I cannot find a better way to help societ y than the use of creativit y and my skills to design resilient spaces. After all, “Any work of architecture which does not express serenit y is a mistake.” -Luis Barragán.
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Philosophy
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Projects
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Nexus
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Park of the Senses
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Yo g a C e n t e r
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Energy Landscape
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H E + A r. T
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Latinsoft Of fice
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About Me Education
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Others
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Nexus [Architectural Design]
Senses’ Park [Landscaping
Design]
Yo g a C e n t e r
Energy Landscape
[Interior Design]
[Landscaping Design]
HE=AR.T
Latinsoft Of fice
[Architectural Thesis]
[Interior & Branding Design]
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R A esilient
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My architectural p hilosop hy is mani f es t ed t hr oug h the resilient architecture becaus e i t bri ng s com fort and p rotection to i t s i nhabi t ant s throug h the d esig n. Pers o nal ly, I b eliev e that d oes not exist an es t abl i s hed lim it b et we en a harmonious i nt eri o r s pace d esig ning , architecture, the envi ro nment , a nd p sycholog y(using it to refer t o t he des i gn’s d esiring emotions, fe eling s, and pers o nal i t y); in ad d ition, it is a link that ne eds t o be streng thened in ord er to b e a s i ngl e des i gn unit with the ab ilit y to p rov id e an o as i s o f emotional well-b eing . Hence, m y vi s i o n i s t o us e the I nterior A rchitecture as the ne eded t o o l t o achiev es this resilient p ause. B ecaus e of this ev er y one of m y work s res po nds t o a transd iscip linar y d esig n res ul t i ng o f t he sub jectiv e req uirem ents that i nhabi t ant s hav e not always v erb alize, or i t res ul t s f ro m the ne ed s resp ond ing to the co nt ex t i n w hi c h it is im mersed .
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[ Concept ] This project arises as a response to cit y housing for the elderly people who ne ed a living place, which adapts to all their necessities. At the same, Nexus aims to implement the ma ximum number of units according to the cit y hall construction code that supports the area land’s use.
C o upl e
Fri ends
General circulation area Accesibilit y
Basic Housing Unit:
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Old age is like climbing a mountain. You climb from ledge to ledge. The higher you get, the more tired and breathless you become, but your views become
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more ex tensive. I n g ri d B ergman
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General Design Strategies
Identit y / Attract
[Interconnection element]
Low Speeds
[Interconnection element]
3] Ta b l e s w i t h bo ard games 2] O u t d o o r e x erci s i ng machi nes
6] Fairs spaces [concrete plazas] 7] Gardens for meditation and recreation
[Icomplex unification]
[Designed for pedestrians + car as a complement.]
4] Ve g e t a b l e o rchard
5] Water mirrors to cushion the plaza’s heat.
Front orientation
Grouping /Dispersing
Master Plan:
1] H ou s i n g bui l di ngs
[Jan Gehl]
Horizontalit y vs. Verticalit y [Towers + Urban landscaping]
G re en d iv isions
[Landscaping as transition threshold.]
Short distances [Pause + Convergence]
Renders
[ Ge n e ra l V i ew o f H o us i ng B ui l ding s ]
[ C a f e t e ri a Area ]
[ V iew from the Balcony ]
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[ Concept ] T h e p urpo s e o f t hi s project is th e c re a t i o n o f a s ens i t i ve at mosp here th rou g h a des i gn t hat ex ci t es t h e users i n a s e n s o r y w ay; as w el l as t he urb an s p a c e re a c t i vat i o n. Pa rk of t h e Sens es o f f ers d iv erse ac t i v i t i e s w i t h dynami s m t hro u g h the ev o c a t i on of us ers ’ s ens o ri al me mories s u c h a s p l e as ant s mel l s , vi brant colors, an d p l e a s u r abl e s o unds . Thes e stim uli w i l l c h a n g e dependi ng o n t he ye ar tim e an d d a y t i m e . Thi s park o f f ers c alming s p a c e s t h a t s harpen t he s ens es and , at th e s a m e t i me, evo ke rel a x at i o n. I n b ri e f , t h e des i gn pro vo kes en joyab le s e n s a t i o n s r egardl es s o f age becom ing fr i e n d l y t o d i f f erent us ers . At t h e same ti m e , i t c re at es a vi vi d co nnect ion with th e n e i g h b orho o d.
Senses’ Areas: Smell
Sight Hearing
Taste
Touch
Program:
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Cont e mpl a ti o n
forest [ 550 m2 / 5 920 ft2 ]
7] G ard en of s me l l a n d flav or [ 150 m2 / 1 615 ft2 ]
1] M u l t i p u rp os e co urt [ 420 m2 / 4 521 ft2)]
8] Ob ser v ation a r e a [ 245 m2 / 2 637 ft2 ]
[ U s e r s ’
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2] S k a t e p a rk [ 121 m2 / 1 302 ft2 ]
3] Do g p a rk [ 178 m2 / 1 916 ft2 ]
4 ] C hi l dren area [ 375 m2 / 4 037 ft2 ]
5] So ccer 5 f i el d [ 420 m2 ( 4 521 ft2) ]
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[ V e g e t a t i o n
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January - June
C
July - December
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[ Park Sections ]
Section A - A
Section B - B
Section C - C
Section D - D
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Renders
[ Pe rs p e c t ive V i ew s ]
[Sensor y lighting proposed]
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[ P l a n n e d d e s i g n ]
Y C oga
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[ Concept ] Yoga Center’s interior is designed under the principles of Feng Shui with the purpose to cause an Emotional Catharsis on the yogis. In other words, the designing interior’s main objective is to achieve emotional well-being through the release of thoughts that disturb the mind or ner vous balance, so Yoga Center makes it possible through the meditation practice in a comfortable and peaceful interior.
Feng Shui Design Values:
Reborn
Body Mind
Soul
Prosperit y
Balance
Fa i t h
Spiritual Growth
Health
At the same time, the magic of the place is given by the presence of natural light under passive strategies of design based on the natural light cycle. In brief, the design promotes a lighting metaphor.
Renders
[ Pa r a me t e r s of D e s ig n ] 1]Base Module Rectan gle
2]Scaled elements repetition 1/2
6 am
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3]Spatial concentration Complementar y Main use
4]Formal structure Zen Vegetation Yoga
7 am [I sometric a l V i e ws ]
3 pm [ Pe rs p e c t ive V i ew s ]
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[ Lighting metaphor ] 6 am 1] Li ght r e p re s e n t s t he lif e cycle in w h i c h we are im m e rs e d , s o , f or t h i s re a so n, is t h a t t h e f i rs t el e m e n t to ca t c h t h e l i ght is t h e w a t erf al l b e h i n d t h e yo gi . Mo re o v e r, w at er means life in m a n y c u l t u res .
7 am
3 pm
6 am
7 am
2] L i gh t, also, sym bo l i z e a g uid e in o u r ’s life. Hen c e , i n this d esign , th e yog i m a s te r i s the fig ur e u s e d to rep res e n t th e life g uid e , s o , a t sunrise, th e s u n first illum i n a te s the yog i ma s te r , and , a fte r d uring th e da y , it illumi n a te s all the y o ga stud ents.
[ Lighting metaphor ]
3 pm
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R es i l i ent s cenari o pl anned .
E L nergy
andscapes
[ Concept ] T h i s pro po s al emerges as a r e s p on s e t o t he nei ghbo rho o d necesities i n w h i c h i s requi red t o pro vi de a d esig n th a t c o n t a i n s t he adequat e i nf ras tructure fo r c h i l d re n f avo ri t e act i vi t i es an d their fa m i l y. M ore preci s el y, a pl ayground , a ru n n i n g ci rcui t , and a me d itation are a . H e n c e , t hi s park ai ms t o urb an c o n v e rg e n c e i n a s pace t hat pr omotes r e s i l i e n c e t hro ugh a des i gn i n energ y h a rm o n y. Al s o , t hi s des i gn pretend s to o f f e r a cal mi ng paus e i nto the c o n t a m i n a t ed macro envi ro nme nt in w h i c h i t i s i m mers ed.
[ G e o m e t r i c
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Metaphorical Elements: 1]
It represents the active element of the movement.
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It symbolizes the passive through m e d i t a t i o n spaces.
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The design geometrical field corresponds to a Hybrid design.
Searching a Metaphoric Spatialit y
Active
Passive
Two topologies combined into one design which implies a metaphor of the design’ elements.
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[ Design strategies ]
1] W i t h o u t walls.
[Interconnection element]
2] S h o r t
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distances.
Low speeds.
[Interconnection element]
[Interconnection element]
4] S a m e
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level.
User interaction.
[Interconnection element]
[Interconnection element]
[ Actual Status ]
30 ft
08 ft
22.09 m
75 ft
[ Macro-environment problems ] 1.Polarized Societ y by the material environment. 2.High degree contamination.
of
environmental
3.Cit y who lives over whelmed by stress. 4.An absence of communit y identit y.
P r o p o s e d
d e s i g n
T h e d e v e l o ped pro po s al po ints to red ress the existing g e n o p a t h ies i n t he i mmedi at e contex t, and the reactiv ation of t h e u rb a n s pace i n ques t i o n. Hence, this p roject em erg ed as a s p a t i a l co nf i gurat i o n w hi ch follows a metap horical energ y l a n d s c a p e des i gn.
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[ Concept ] T h i s p ro j ect emerges as a resp onse to all the c o n g e n i t a l cardi o pat hi es pres ent within the Costa Rican c h i l d p o p u l at i o n. Fo r w hat i s s o ught, throug h the d esig n of a h os p i t a l s peci al i zed i n co ngenital p ed iatric card iolog y, i m p rov e t h e qual i t y o f l i f e o f C osta Rican child ren and th e i r f a m i l i e s .
Views
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The office do not has an adequate sectorization with a defined gerential area; also is present the lack of a corporate image [Logo + Mission + Vision] and business values. The design and creation of Software is a very stressful labor, so is very necessary implement a rest and dispersion area to promote fun, fellowship in a fun environment to decrease the labor stress.
Proposal Branding Desing
f fice
Pre-design Status:
Proposa l c onc e pt S um of the A rt S tructural E lem e n ts S oft ware D esig ning = A rtistic Cr e a ti o n
latinsoft Creativity
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= Energy+Freshness Vibrant
Renders
P ro d u ct i o n & C reat i o n Section
Ge re nt i al Pri vi t e O f f i ce
E ntrance of Creativ it y
G erential P riv ite Of fice
I so met ri c V i ew s
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Final Photos
E n t ra n ce o f C reat i vi t y
P ro d u c t i o n & C reat i o n Sect i on
Remodelation
Va l u e s a n d Mural s
Values and Murals
Va l u e s a n d Mural s
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A M bout
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I sabel S egura
[ MarĂa Isabel Segura Ruiz ] [ Contact
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V i t al i t y, chari s ma, i mag ination, resp onsib ilit y, p ersistence, an d d e t e rmi nat i o n are adj ect i ves that d escrib e m y p ersonalit y. Creativ it y , v i s i o n , o rder, and t echni qu e are the to ols that allow me to materializ e a n d t rans mi t w hat i s happening in my head while architecture and d esig n , i n g e n eral , co ns t i t ut e a t angib le med ium that facilitates m e to m old th e i d e a s t hat ari s e i n my per son as a way of resp ond ing to a sp ecif i c s i t u a t i o n. S o met i mes , I am a rational b ut sensitiv e p erson; howev er, a t t h e s a me t i me, I am ver y method ical b ut emotional in ord er to achieve m i n e g o al s . Ho w ever, I al ways tr y to g iv e the b est of m yself in ev e r y p e rf ormed w o rk. My go al s , asp irations, and d ream s of life are the m oto r s t h a t i mpel my bei ng t hro ugh m y d aily life; b ut I am always aware that we a re e phemeral bei ngs . Al t h oug h we can m ak e of our think ing a leg ac y t h a t w i l l hel p o t hers i n t heir p assag e throug h this world , which is o u r n a t u ra l ho me, t reas ure, and heritag e. Becaus e I have l i ved throug h transcend ental life exp eriences suc h a n op e n-heart s urger y, I hav e forg ed in m y p erson a g reat cap acit y o f re s i l i e nce. Thi s beaut i f ul an d strong characteristic has taug ht me how t o d e c i pher and make f ro m each d if ficult y an op p ortunit y, esp ecially i n d e s i g n t erms .
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My passion for Architecture and Interior Space Design starts since
I was a child as a response and solution to specific ne eds that I have lived, obser ved and witnessed throughout my life. For this reason, I enjoy working in design teams in the development of creatives solution in order to help alleviate the various necessities that people face in their daily lives.
Studies 2 0 0 4 E l ement ar y Scho o l [ Es cuela S anta A na] 2 0 0 9 H igh Scho o l [ Academi a Teocali] 2 0 1 0 _ 2 0 17: Degre e i n Archi tecture [Univ ersid ad Veritas] 2 0 1 5 _ 2 0 17: Degre e i n Int eri or S p ace D esig n [Univ ersid ad Veritas]
Languajes 1 ] S p a n i s h [ N at i ve s peaker] 2 ] A d v a nced Engl i s h l evel [ CCCN & E LI at FI U, Florid a] 3 ] I t a l i an bas i c l evel [ Dant e Alig hieri]
To o l s [ Soft ware ]
[ Communication ]
[ Other Skills ]
˚˚ Rhinoceros 5.0
˚ ˚ Great verbal presentation skills. ˚ ˚ Good team and leadership skills. ˚ ˚ Punctual and reliable. ˚ ˚ Good command of graphic language.
˚ ˚ Technical drawing
˚˚ V-Ray ˚˚ Sketch Up ˚˚ Autodesk AutoCAD ˚˚ Autodesk Revit ˚˚ Vector Works ˚˚ Adobe Illustrator ˚˚ Adobe Photoshop ˚˚ Adobe InDesign
[ Research ]
˚˚ Adobe Premiere Pro ˚˚ ˚˚ ˚˚ ˚˚ ˚˚ ˚˚
˚ ˚ Writing and creating Audacity comprehensive design Microsoft Office Power report. Point ˚ ˚ Creating and designing Microsoft Office Excel presentations for ideas Microsoft Office Word or projects. Microsoft Office Publisher ˚ ˚ Search criteria and Lands Design WIP information gathering.
in AutoCAD, Vector works. ˚ ˚ Laser Cut, 3D printing and Arduino experience. ˚ ˚ Great 3D modelling and rendering abilities. ˚ ˚ Great modelling skills, from quick conceptual to final presentation models. ˚ ˚ Proactive. ˚ ˚ Eager to learn and cooperate.
Certifications ˚ ˚ 2 courses D + O + F Rhino Fab Lab Miami
˚ ˚ M Ic r os oft E x c el I.N.A
˚ ˚ Rh inoc eros 5.0 Rhi no Fab L a b M i a mi
˚ ˚ C omp u ti n g to ol s I.N.A
˚ ˚ Rh inoc eros 4.0 U ni versi d ad Ver i ta s
˚ ˚ Italian courses at Dante Alligheri
˚ ˚ Entrepreneurialism Universidad Veritas
˚ ˚ E n g l i s h c ou r s es a t C .C .C .N
˚ ˚ A u t oCAD U ni versi d ad Veri tas
˚ ˚ R ev i t 2 0 1 8 SIC A D S.A
˚ ˚ Re vi t Mec soft d e Costa Ri c a
˚ ˚ E n tr ep r en eu r s h i p U n i v er s i d a d Ve r i t a s
˚ ˚ M icrosoft Word I .N.A
˚˚ Bathroom & Kitchen Design Universidad
˚ ˚ M icrosoft Power Poi nt I .N.A
Veritas
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[ Conceptualization ] I S b rand i s t he name t hat c ontains th e j e w e l r y d es i gns creat ed by my p erson fo r t h e m o dern, creat i ve, det e rmined , dy n a m i c a n d f emi ni ne w o man o f the 21st c e n t u r y. U s u a l l y, peo pl e make of the el e m e n t s o f j ew el r y, w hi ch are i nt eg rated i n t o t h e i r d a i l y dres s , a s i gn t hat manifests i t s e l f a s a n ex t ens i o n, ei t her co nsciously o r u n c o n s c i o us l y, o f t hei r i nner self. For th i s re a s on i s t hat I co ns i der t he jewelr y pi e c e s n ot onl y are an art i s t i c ex pression bu t a l s o t h ey are meani ng o f g reat emo t i o n a l w ei ght f o r t hei r carri ers. T h e d es i re t o carr y t hi s k ind of art o f t e n res po nds t o t he f act that it to u c h e s s e ns i t i ve po i nt s , and it also s e r v e s t o r emember f e el i ngs as well
as to comm em orate exp erience s o f gr e a t im p ortance for their carriers. I n b r i e f, j e we l r y rep resents more than an orna me n t a n d create it is m y p assion.
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