ISELA EDITH LOPEZ ( ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO )
TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN
( ABOUT ME )
MY NAME IS ISELA LOPEZ. I AM A GRADUATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL + DESIGN PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ARCHITECTURE. AS A YOUNG DESIGNER, I HAVE PRIMARILY DEVELOPED MY SKILLS AS AN ARCHITECT. MY EDUCATION AT CU ALLOWED ME TO IMMERSE MYSELF IN VARIED DISCIPLINES, SUCH AS URBAN PLANNING, RESEARCH-BASED DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN. I AM FIERCLY PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL THINGS DESIGN. I BELIEVE STRONGLY IN LOOKING BEYOND THE ARCHITECTURE. I STRIVE TO CREATE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FUNCTION, EXPERIENCE AND DETAIL. I AM ADAPTABLE, MUCH LIKE MY DESIGNS, AND AM COMFORTABLE WORKING OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE. I BELIEVE, AT MY CORE, THAT THE BEST RESULTS OFTEN COME FROM UNEXPECTED AND/OR UNCONVENTIONAL MEANS. I FIND FUFILLMENT IN GUIDING PROJECTS FROM THEIR CONCEPTUAL STAGES THROUGH TO COMPLETION AS DETAILED, FUNCTIONAL DESIGNS. I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY WORK.
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01 NEW SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN
02 INNOVATIVE HQ 03 MESH
THE NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ILLUSTRATES HOW THE USE OF TRANSPARENCY IN MATERIALITY CAN EXPOSE KEY SPACES IN WHICH STUDENTS PRODUCE CREATIVITY, CHARACTER, AND PRODUCT ON THE CU BOULDER CAMPUS.
THROUGH THE USE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, I HAVE CREATED OCULI SPACES THAT FOSTER COLLABORATION, CREATIVE THINKING, AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR. IN THE CITY OF BOULDER, CO.
THE MESH CENTER ILLUSTRATES INTERLOCKING AND INTERWOVEN ARRANGEMENT OF SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION WITHIN THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LOHI, CO.
(NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN)
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KETCHUM LASP
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
ATLAS CENTER
THE NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ILLUSTRATES HOW THE USE OF TRANSPARENCY IN MATERIALITY CAN EXPOSE KEY SPACES IN WHICH STUDENTS PRODUCE CREATIVITY, UMC CHARACTER, AND PRODUCT ON THE CU BOULDER CAMPUS.
JILA
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NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN
POWER HOUSE
DUANE
VAC MUSEUM
TELECOM
BAKER HALL
EUCLID AVE. AUTOPARK IMIG MUSIC
3 2 1 0 -1
CURRICULUM
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year 3
year 2
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I ARCH FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN COMMUNICATION ARCHITECTURE: CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL ISSUES GENERAL ED. INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE MATHEMATICS, OR WRITING AND CRITICAL REASONING MATH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I WORLD HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE PHYSICS FOR ARCHITECTS PHYS GENERAL ED., OR ANALYTICAL WRITING GENERAL ED
DESIGN FOR THE THERMAL & ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III DESIGN OF BUILDING STRUCTURES GENERAL EDUCATION GENERAL ED. COND SEMESTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III DESIGN FOR THE LUMINOUS AND SONIC ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL EDUCATION GENERAL ED.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II ARCH BUILDING STRUCTURES AND SEISMIC DESIGN ARCH WORLD HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE ARCH GENERAL EDUCATION GENERAL ED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II ARCH MATERIALS AND METHODS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION BUILDING STRUCTURES AND SEISMIC DESIGN GENERAL EDUCATION GENERAL ED.
year 4
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FOURTH YEAR HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: PRE-DESIGN, PROJECT AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ARCH ELECTIVES SECOND SEMESTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV ARCH 402BL 6 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEGAL AND ECONOMIC CONTEXT, PROJECT DOCUMENTATION ARCHITECTURE HISTORY ELECTIVES ELECTIVES
The NEW professional undergraduate program AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER is designed to provide an exceptional university education as well as comprehensive preparation for entry into a competitive and challenging career. Studies in architecture and other basic disciplines are undertaken in parallel throughout the FOUR YEAR program. ARCHITETCURE MUST RESONATE, IT MUST RE-CREATE, IT MUST RECUR. IT MUST BE ON SITE, ON TIME, REAL-TIME. – QINGYUN MA
CHANGE AS TIME DOES, DO AS TIME DEMANDS- CHINESE PROVERB
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MUENZINGER PSYCH
NORLIN LIBRARY MUENZINGER PSYCH
MCD BIOLOGY
NORLIN LIBRARY
MCD BIOLOGY
Gathering
Circulation KETCHUM DUANE
LASP
KETCHUM DUANE
TELECOM
ATLAS CENTER
BAKER HALL
UMC
TELECOM
18TH STREET
BAKER HALL
UMC
IMIG MUSIC
FARRAND FIELD
EUCLID AVE. AUTOPARK
18TH STREET
EUCLID AVE. AUTOPARK
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The new school of Architecture + design exposes spaces through a louver system. Public spaces are easily transformed The New School of Architecture + design highlights the students work and creative process through the mechanical system of louvers.
( INNOVATIVE HQ )
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BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INNOVATIVE HQ
THE 13 ENTITIES THAT OCCUPY THE CAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BOULDER COLORADO REPRESENT INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SUPPORT AND SUCESS.THEY LEAD INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO BUILD A SMART, THRIVING ECONOMY. FROM ESTABLISHING SMALL ORGANIZATIONS TO HIGH TECH STARTUPS TO NATURAL FOOD COMPANIES, THEY REPRESENT THE BREADTH OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY THAT CHARACTERIZES BOULDER’S ECONOMY. MOVING FORWARD THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN REBUILDING THEIR EXISTING LOCATION AT 2240 PEARL STREET. THEY ARE IN NEED OF A PLACE IN WHICH INNOVATION NOT ONLY REPRESENTS THEIR REPUTATION BUT ALSO THEIR OVERALL HEADQUARTERS IN BOULDER COLORADO. THROUGH THE USE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, I HAVE CREATED OCULI SPACES THAT FOSTER COLLABORATION, CREATIVE THINKING, AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR. IN THE CITY OF BOULDER, CO.
SPACIAL ANALYSIS INITIAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS
BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SIZES OF SUGGESTED SPACES
PROPOSED BUILDING SPACES
(CONSOLIDATED AND REDUCED)
32 person board room
MEETING/conference rooms 2000 SQFT
1300 SQFT
6000 SQFT 27 PEOPLE
24 person board room
2/3 OPEN WORKSPACES 1/3 SMALL OFFICES (1 MED. SIZE NEED FOR COLLABORATION AREAS
1000 SQFT auditorium 3500 SQFT
18 person board room
800 SQFT 14 person board room
600 SQFT
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8 person collaboration room 400 SQFT 1 person station 50 SQFT 4 person collaboration room
200 SQFT 150 person rooftop space
BOULDER INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE
BIBA 440 SQFT 3.5 PEOPLE 200 SQFT CO-LABS BOULDER CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU 12.5 PEOPLE 2550 SQFT
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2000 SQFT
collaboration 800 SQFT
kitchen 300 sqft
reception 200 SQFT kitchen 300 SQFT
8 PEOPLE
3500 SQFT
reception 600 SQFT storage 500 SQFT flexible/multipurpose 2000 SQFT
400 person event/auditorium
RECEPTION AREA SUMMER-FALL VISITOR CENTER 3-4 SPACES W/ DESKS + DOORS
INNOVATIVE CENTER 6 PEOPLE 875 SQFT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2 OPEN WORKSHOP SPACES SBDC SMALL 5 OFFICES 5.5 PEOPLE 240 SQFT CAMT COLORADO ASS. FOR MANUFACTURING + TECHNOLOGY 600 SQFT 12 PEOPLE E-SPACE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPACE 3 PEOPLE 600 SQFT DOWNTOWN BOULDER 1900 SQFT 10.5 PEOPLE
auditorium 2500 SQFT
copy/print/RECEPTION 200 SQFT storage + bike parking 400 SQFT
2 LOCKABLE OFFICES
3 CUBICLES FOR START-UPS
2 INDIVIDUAL OFFICES 4 SHARED OFFICES 2-3 EMPLOYEES 1 PERSON 100 SQFT NATURALY BOULDER
3500 SF
FORM PROCESS
mass
green space
circulation
natural light
terrace
32” CONCRETE PARAPET/TERRACE RAILING SLOPED TERRACE FLOORING ROOF PEDISTALS STEEL WINDOW FASTNERS/PANEL SUPPORTS
1/64” thick 4’x8’ Titanium Panels
2’x2’ Floor tiles 10” ROUND HVAC AIR DUCT 1’ floor pedistals
3/8” Curved cast glass
4x8 laser cut titanium panels 12” ROUND CONCRETE COLUMN
10” Concrete floor slab 2” EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE 12” concrete foundation 4” EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE
3/8” CUrved Glass Panels (3’ sections)
desired pattern for titanium
STRUCTURE + MATERIALS
solar exposure
PLANS +2 A. TERRACE B. KITCHEN C. AUDITORIUM
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SECTION A. OCULUS 1: IS LIT BY A LIGHT WELL FROM THE ROOF TOP THAT BRINGS LIGHT INTO THE GROUND LEVEL, LEVEL 1, AND LEVEL 2. THE OCULUS ALSO LIGHTS UP AN INTERIOR GREEN SPACE. IT BRINGS LIFE TO THE BUILDING AND ITS SURROUNDING PRIVATE OFFICES. B. OCULUS 2: MAIN CIRCULATION CONSIST OF AN ELEVATOR AND STAIRCASE. C. OCULUS 3: LIGHTWELL AND MEETING ROOM.
D. TERRACE: ALLOWS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION WITHIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE INNOVATIVE HQ. E. RECEPTION: IS A WELCOMING SPACE/ LOUNGE ARE FOR INFORMATION AND INQUIRES WITH THE INNOVATIVE HQ. F. PRIVATE / INDEPENDENT SPACE OFFICE: ENCLOSED INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR PRIVATE USE. IDEAL SPACES FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A MORE PRIVATE SPACE TO WORK AND SETTLE IN FOR WHATEVER TIME FRAME THEY MAY NEED.
INNOVATIVE SEATING PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL SPACES ( OFFICE/ INDEPENDENT )
PUBLIC/INTERACTIVE SPACES ( DROP IN/ FLEX SPACE )
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RETHINK, THE ARCHITECTURE OF LEARNING
(MESH)
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MESH 03 THE MESH CENTER ILLUSTRATES
INTERLOCKING AND INTERWOVEN ARRANGEMENT OF SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION WITHIN THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LOHI, CO.
SITE: AT W 33RD AND OSAGE STREET. DENVER , COLORADO.
AN INTERWOVEN ,INTERLOCKING , SOCIAL LINK. THERE IS A TYPE OF MESHING TO BE NOTED IN THE RANGE OF INCOME, RELATIONSHIP STATUS , AND SURROUNDING ARCHITECTURE.
W 33RD AND OSAGE STREET. DENVER , COLORADO.
SITE ANALYSIS 36,000$ AVERGAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME 23. AVERAGE HOMES WITH KIDS 2.4. AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE
EXISTING VEGITATION + PARK SPACE.
THE FACTS 35. AVERAGE SINGLE RESIDENTS 48. AVERAGE MARRIED RESIDENTS 10. AVERAGE DIVORCED RESIDENTS 03. AVERAGE WIDOWED RESIDENTS
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
35. AVERAGE AGE GROUP 51. AVERAGE MALE RESIDENTS 48. AVERAGE FEMALE RESIDENTS
73. AVERAGE WHITE COLLAR JOBS 26. AVERAGE BLUE COLLAR JOBS
CONTEXT (USER) THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS DESIGNED TO CREATE THREE DIFFERENT SPACES . ONE OF LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION. THESE THREE SPACES STAY TRUE TO THE IDEA OF MESHING. THREE DISTICT AREAS THAT ALLOW INTERACTION, EXPRESSION, AND LEARNING NEW THINGS . VARIOUS CULTUES, BACKROUNDS, AGES, AND FAMILIES CAN COME TOGETHER IN THESE SPACES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY . EACH INDIVIDUAL BRINGS SOMETHING NEW TO THE COMMUNITY. FROM KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SUSTAINABILIY, CREATIVITY, AND LIFE HISTORY. THE BUILDING IS A PLACE OF COMING TOGETHER AS THE PEIECES OF MESH DO.
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
CONTENT (langer community) PROPERTY VALUE
$800K-1,000K $600K-800K $400K-600K $200-400K
IT IS GIVEN THAT THIS COMMUNITY CENTER IS A PLACE FOR ALL OF THE RESIDENTS OF LOHI TO COME TOGETHER. HOWEVER WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM AN OTHER COMMUNITY IS THAT THIS ONE IS ALL ABOUT CREATING UNITY. UNITY MUCH LIKE MESH CREATES A STRONG MATERIAL AND IN THIS CASE A STRONG COMMUNITY . THE COMMUNITY CENTER BECOMES A PLACE WHERE ALL CULTERS , AGES, AND FAMILIES COME TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, SEEK FRIENDSHIP , MAKE MEMORIES AND ABOVE ALL DO THINGS AS A COMMUNITY. IN THIS CENTER THEY CAN ALL GATHER AS FRIENDS, PARENTS, CLASSMATES, AND FAMILY. IT IS THE COMING TOGETHER OF VARIOUS CHARACTERS.
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VENUE
GATHER PLAY
EXPLORE LEARN
GARDEN
VISUALIZE
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COMMUNICATE
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A. LOBBY/ WELCOME SPACE B. ART GALLERY C. RESTROOM D. KITCHEN E. CHILDRENS CENTER F. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA G. COMMUNITY GARDEN
OUTDOORS
EAT
NATURE
GATHER COOK FRESH GROUP ACTIVITY
detailed program
SECTION
KITCHEN
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
program
ART GALLERY
solar exposure
Create
CHILDRENS CENTER
primary zones
Create
socialize
socialize
learn
OTHER
learn
LOBBY
RESTROOM
learn . create . come together
Mesh is a center for the community of Lohi Colorado. A place that brings diverse backgrounds and creative expression together less than one roof. Mesh is designed to create flexible spaces for creativity, learning, and socialization.