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#03 JAVIER IGNACIO NAVARRO PUIG ARCHITECT PORTFOLIO

"ARCHITECTURE IS THE MOTHER OF ALL ARTS" ARTS" - Aniceto J. Puig.

INTRO Portfolio #03 is a collection of six distinct projects which give a generous view of the extent of my architecture practise.

Starting with professional work, followed by academic work, and ending with competition entries.

Tailored to showcase the diverse approach to architectural design, urban and site analysis, sustainability questions, and personal contribution to group projects.

Even though all the work presented is previous to 2015, a great number of drawings, graphics and analysis have been created during late 2020 and early 2021.

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CONTENT INTRO

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PUEBLOMIO

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Project Briefing Design Process Site Analysis Master Plan Project Contribution

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ZONACTIVA

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Project Briefing Design Process Site Analysis Master Plan Professionals Parking Contribution

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WASC

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Project Briefing Design Process Site Analysis Planimetry Elevation Floor Plans Section

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URBAN PLANNING

URBAN DESIGN

PUBLIC LIBRARY - THESIS PROJECT

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TÊTE - À - TÊTE

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INSPIRACION

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Project Briefing Design Process Site Analysis Technical Drawings Axonometry Wine Journey Contribution

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Project Briefing Design Process Site Analysis Construction Project Contribution

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PERILAGO POTRERILLOS

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Project Briefing Design Process Board Viewpoint Contribution

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CREDITS

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WINERY

SOCIAL HOUSING COMPETITION

URBAN PLANNING COMPETITION

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01 PUEBLOMIO LOCATION Sierras de Encalada, Mendoza, Argentina

AREA 195 Ha

URBAN PLANNING

YEAR 2015

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION Born as Dr. Roberto Zaldivar's dream of creating a place where ideas are born, grown and developed; Pueblomio is an area where several factors converge and enhance these ideas. A city of the future, today, in Mendoza.

With an investment of over 300 million dollars and developed over 195 Ha, Pueblomio emerges as a sustainable city that will focus on the usage of renewable and clean energies, including sustainable transport and great respect for the natural flora and landscape.

Zonactiva, Concentra, La Aldea, Las Terrazas, Las Vertientes, Pedemonte, Condominios, and Open Mall are the different entities conforming Pueblomio.

OBJECTIVES • Create a city of the future at the piedmont of the Andes mountain range.

• Efficient and respect use of natural resources and topography.

• Use of state-of-the-art technologies and of sustainable energy.

• Architecture language and construction materials in synergy to the surrounding environment.

• Harmony between the structures to be established and the surrounding environment.

• Offer a high-quality lifestyle.

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The private zones pertain to all the neighbourhood areas, which function as gated-communities, and are restricted to the general public. These are: Las Terrazas, a neighbourhood at the tophill Terrazas featuring terraces with outstanding views.

Pedemonte, a neighbourhood at the Pedemonte foothill featuring autoctonos vegetation.

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The public zones pertain to all the areas opened to the general public and external visitors. These are: Zonactiva Zonactiva, focusing on science, education and the development of new technologies, Concentra Concentra, a modern convention center, La Aldea, Aldea an andean architecture based town, with commercial and lodging premises, and Pueblomio Mall, Mall a commercial center with open-mall format.

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The actions proposed in this master plan are directed towards promoting work, industry, social progress, education, research, the renewal of natural resources, and the application of state-of-the-art technology following LEED standard certifications.

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The master plan aims to design, distribute, characterize and determine the different areas to be developed in the project, within a unique concept, prioritizing building Pueblomio as a model to follow in sustainable urbanization.

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SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION 32º59'8.56"S 68º53'35.55"W

PUEBLOMIO - Sierras de Encalada, is located in Sierras de Encalada, at the piedmont of the Andes mountain range in Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina.

The main access to the project is through Provintial Route 82 ‘Panamericana’ which connects Mendoza with Chile.

There are secondary accesses previewed through Los Pozos St. Chacras de Coria, a trendy small town, full of boutiques, nightlife and cultural events is only five km away, Mendoza City is 15 km away, and Mendoza's international airport is

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NATURAL STRUCTURE TOPOGRAPHY The topographical characteristics are of Mendoza's piedmont mountains, with low hills and gentle slopes, primary and secondary alluvial courses, with isolated flat areas.

HYDROGRAPHY Two water sources are born in the property giving origin to two streams, which join downstream. The stream flow is lost by infiltration almost in its entirety on the eastern limit of the property.

VEGETATION In this undeveloped area one can still appreciate Mendoza's native flora. The site is covered with ChaĂąares, Retamas, Algarrobos, Acacias, Jarillas, Coirones, and Aromos in its greater percentage.

CLIMATE Mendoza's climate is characterised as arid with continental characteristics (BWh / BWk).

Most precipitation in Mendoza falls in the summer months (November–March). Summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold and dry. Because winters are dry with little precipitation, snowfall is uncommon, occurring once per year.

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MASTER PLAN

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ZONACTIVA

1001 - 951 MSL 30 HA

RESEARCH

An ‘active zone’ promoting multidisciplinary exchange between professionals, students and industry. Focusing on science, education and the development of new technologies.

Planned to be friendly to people and the environment, through its design. Emphasising on sustainability, the use of renewable energy and recycling.

TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE EDUCATION

Zonactiva is divided into 3 sectors: • Professionals • Science & Technology • Parking

CONCENTRA

1001 - 951 MSL 10,5 HA

The modern facilities and advanced technical equipment projected will make ‘Concentra Congress and Convention Center’ the ideal place to hold business and social meetings, such as congresses, conventions, exhibitions, corporate and social events, meetings, board meetings, seminars, courses and conferences, profiling Mendoza as one of the great references in this type of events.

CONGRESSES EXHIBITIONS EVENTS TECHNOLOGY

The use of its facilities, both indoor and outdoor, as well as the activities will be developed in accordance with the general guidelines of the Pueblomio project regarding aesthetics and sustainability.

The investment and construction is under the responsibility of Mendoza’s government.

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LA ALDEA La Aldea will be built inspired in an ancient village in a 12 ha plot located in a ravine. Characterised by organic growth and interaction with nature, a pedestrian street will house a diversity of structures destined to different areas such as restaurants, cafes, art and design galleries, studios and residences for students, and boutique hotels.

There will be a lodging zone, composed of three high-class hotels, that will serve tourism that visits Pueblomio, as well as support to Concentra Convention Center.

La Aldea plays a vital role in Pueblomio, as well as functioning as primary support of Zonactiva and Concentra.

1001 - 951 MSL 12 HA

HOTELS RESIDENCES RESTAURANTS BOUTIQUES

LAS TERRAZAS Las Terrazas is a neighborhood of single-family residences situated in an area of 24 ha on a hilltop. Composed of eighty 1,300 m2 lots, having a land occupancy factor (LAF) of 40%.

With the quality standards required by Pueblomio, an internal construction regulation was drafted that will be mandatory for the owners. It will require individual treatment plants, the construction of -mainly- dry gardens, the use of materials and colors in accordance with the environment, the use of photovoltaic cells to heat water, and required withdrawals (4 m from each side). For the landscaping of the common areas, native stones and plants will be used.

The neighborhood takes its name from the terraces built on each lot in order to optimize the view of the landscape.

1035 - 995 MSL 24 HA 40% LAF

VIEWS NATURE LANDSCAPING SUSTAINABILITY

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LAS VERTIENTES

1014 - 980 MSL 25 HA 20% LAF

CONDOMINIUMS SUSTAINABILITY WATER SUPPLY NATURAL RESERVE

Las Vertientes is an ecological fragile zone containing two water sources, which supply Pueblomio. Thus, giving the neighborhood situated in this 25 ha plot its name.

Due to its fragility, an environmental protection zone has been created, limiting the land occupancy factor (LAF) to 20%, concentrating the impact on the soil in condominium buildings instead of single-family residences. Furthermore, these condominiums have also been limited to 7, and a treaty has been redacted in order to prohibit any future constructions in the future that can affect the water sources.

As an homage to the flora in the surrounding landscape, the buildings have been named: ChaĂąares, Retamas, Algarrobo, Acacias, Jarillas, Coirones, and Aromos.

PEDEMONTE

1020 - 1002 MSL 25 HA

Pedemonte is a neighborhood of single-family homes, located in the western part of the developmenon a surface of 25 ha. Conformed by 200 lots, ranging between 600 - 800 m2.

40% LAF

VIEWS NATURE LANDSCAPING SUSTAINABILITY

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The land occupancy factor (LAF) is 40%, while the total occupancy factor (TOF) is 60%, limiting the impact on the natural landscape. Following the spirit of Pueblomio, the owners must comply with the mandatory building regulations.

Pedemonte’s beauty relies on its plain landscape, vegetation and the offering of various amenities, such as a public swimming-pool, tennis courts and rugby-football fields.

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CONTRIBUTION PUEBLOMIO - Sierras de Encalada was an excellent experience in my career since it gave me the opportunity to work among visionaries and entrepreneurs, such as Roberto Zaldivar MD, and Pedro Sporleder, Project Developer.

In this urban planning development, I fine tuned skills in office organization, planning and coordination, by heading the technical department, analyzing and organizing information, and creating the layouts to be used throughout the project.

I contributed to the master plan by collaborating in the design of roads, service paths, bike lanes, sidewalks, and lightning. Furthermore, I continually communicated and worked together with the different consultants involved in this complex project.

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ZONACTIVA LOCATION Sierras de Encalada, Mendoza, Argentina

AREA 30 Ha

URBAN DESIGN

YEAR 2015

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION Zonactiva is a multidisciplinary business area that forms part of the development PUEBLOMIO - Sierras de Encalada.

An ‘active zone’ promoting exchange and contributions between professionals, academia, and industry. Focusing on science, education and the development of new technologies.

Located in a central 30 ha area within Pueblomio, Zonactiva is divided into 3 sectors: Professionals, Science & Technology, and Parking.

The aesthetics of the landscape design will praise and exultate native flora, creating a nursery for Pueblomio, being in charge of the renowned landscape designer, Eduardo Vera.

Designed to be a precursory urban design for Mendoza, Zonactiva looks forward to be the first LEED certified urban plan in Mendoza.

OBJECTIVES • Create a multidisciplinary business area.

• Function as bridge between industry and academia.

• Respect of natural resources and topography.

• Promote a sustainable and healthier lifestyle.

• Use of state-of-the-art technologies and introduction of sustainable energy.

• Be the first LEED certified urban plan in Mendoza.

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A key element of the urban design, and future planning and construction codes, is the focus on sustainability. These will be achieved by working together with nature, as well as, using renewable energies, and recycling. Also, promoting a healthier lifestyle, through architectural spaces and green transportation.

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Zonactiva is divided into 3 sectors: Professionals, Science & Technology, and Parking. Each sector has a specific function which differentiates it from the others, nevertheless, they all work collaborating with each other.

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Looking forward to being a pioneer and example in the area to be developed, innovation is a key feature. Zonactiva, will use state-of-the-art technologies and design on its planning.

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Zonactiva is the result of the cooperation and interaction of all of its parts working in harmony. Fostering collaborations between industry and academia, along with, science and business, in a sustainable and innovative environment.

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SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION 32º59'8.56"S 68º53'35.55"W

Zonactiva is located within Pueblomio - Sierras de Encalada, in Sierras de Encalada, at the piedmont of the Andes mountain range in Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina.

The main access to the project is through Provincial Route 82 ‘Panamericana’ which connects Mendoza with Chile.

There are secondary accesses through Los Pozos St.

ZONACTIVA PARKING

ZONACTIVA PROFESSIONALS

ZONACTIVA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

A 6,7 Ha plot located on the North-East of Pueblomio.

A 14,5 Ha plot located on the East of Pueblomio.

A 12 Ha plot located on the South of Pueblomio.

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NATURAL STRUCTURE

TOPOGRAPHY The topographical characteristics are of Mendoza's piedmont mountains, with low hills and gentle slopes, primary and secondary alluvial courses, with isolated flat areas.

VEGETATION In this undeveloped area one can still appreciate Mendoza's native flora. The site is covered with ChaĂąares, Retamas, Algarrobos, Acacias, Jarillas, Coirones, and Aromos.

CLIMATE Mendoza's climate is characterised as arid with continental characteristics (BWh / BWk).

Most precipitation in Mendoza falls in the summer months (November–March). Summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold and dry. Because winters are dry with little precipitation, snowfall is uncommon, occurring once per year.

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MASTER PLAN

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PROFESSIONALS MASTERPLAN

MAIN ACCESS ZONACTIVA PROFESSIONALS

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A 8,1 ha area, with a level difference of 30 m (951 to 981 Msl), Center of Zonactiva Professionals.

The urban design is inspired in the human eye, as an homage to the property owner and main investor.

A layout is based on this design, dividing the site, pin-pointing hierarchies and sectors.

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URBAN DESIGN Planned to be friendly to people and the environment, through its design, inspired by the human eye.

Emphasising on sustainability, the use of renewable energy and recycling.

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The urban design is focused on human scale and aims to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The site is divided into 25 lots.

The cornerstone to the urban design is the ‘iris’ plaza, center and connecting nod to Zonactiva Professionals.

Distances inside the circle are comfortable to walk, everything being in reach within a 300m radius.

CYCLING

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GREEN AREAS

Cycling is promoted to be the main means of transport. An exclusive cycle path in the interior rim of the pavement has been previewed.

All vehicles are pushed outside the main core to an encircling road, promoting a healthier environment.

Fostering respect to the natural environment, 29% of the site has foreseen to be left untouched, keeping its natural flora.

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BUILDING A 18 Buildings 880 m2 5300 m2

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BUILDING B 6 Buildings 1660 m2 9950 m2

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PARKING MASTERPLAN Zonactiva-Parking is designed under the concepts of integration with the environment and as an energy generation center. Therefore, photovoltaic solar-panels will fulfill 2 main functions: capture energy and provide sunshade to vehicles.

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There are 1695 parking spaces and the connection to Zonactiva-Professionals can be done rapidly through electric buses or the integrated bicycle network.

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CONTRIBUTION Zonactiva was the main focus of my workload in my job experience at Pueblomio. My essential contribution to the project was the urban design of the area ‘Professionals’, as well as, the design of the ‘Parking’ sector.

I started drafting the fist urban layout, inspired in the human eye, following the developer’s premises. Enhancing the urban design proposal to provide human scale, a healthy sustainable environment, summing-up in a better quality of life for the future users.

Through studies and proposals I persuaded the developers to switch into a sustainable urban design focused on humans and a low-polluted environment, through cycling as the main transport within Zonactiva-Professionals, backed by a fleet of electric buses which would connect with the Parking sector.

Distances and dimensions were carefully studied together with Omar Valdivia, Road Engineer. Taking into consideration the project at its peak usage, vehicle and user wise.

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WASC LOCATION Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.

AREA 12.000 m2

PUBLIC LIBRARY

YEAR 2011

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION: In the year 2011, I attended the WAAC - WashingtonAlexandria Architecture Center-, from Virginia Tech, as a consortium student, in order to gain international experience, further my architecture knowledge, and to develop my thesis project. This international programme between Universidad de Mendoza and Virginia Tech was offered to preeminent students, with high English Proficiency, and aimed to nourish better professionals though contact with other cultures, techniques and design methods.

During this exchange-programme, I participated in the Tuba studio where I was proposed to work on the subject: “Public Library” as a thesis project. I was also given the freedom to choose between different courses in order to aid and support the thesis project.

At WAAC, I had the opportunity and grace to work under the tutorship of Jaan Holt, Paul Emmons, Ph. D., Jonathan Foote, Ph. D., Carolina Dayer, Ph. D., and Yvonne Graefe, a guest professor from Bauhaus University in Weimar, among other Professors.

OBJECTIVES: • Design and project a Public Library • Respond to the question 'what is architecture for me?’

• Explore romanticism in Architecture • Explore user/personal connection to architecture • Explore materiality as form of expression • Combine known design methods with newly learned 40 | JNP

DESIGN PROCESS The design process of my Thesis Project: ‘WashingtonAlexandria Sensorial Center’ can be divided into 6 categories:

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• Carlo Scarpa - Brion-Vega Cemetery • Oma-Amo - Seattle Public Library • Louis Kahn - Exeter Library • Washington D.C. • Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.

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• The public library would be a beacon in the WashingtonAlexandria area. A source for learning and sensorial experimentation, as well as a source of light and inspiration. It would be a senses library.

• The building would function as a book, it would have an introduction, a starting point, a development and an ending, however, each person would be able to choose it’s own path, it’s own story.

• To explore romanticism in architecture, through the feelings and emotions that the different senses bring us, Touch, Taste, Smell, Sound and Sight.

• The building would be a living entity.

• The building would be accessible to everybody.

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The personal quest I had embarked myself in, the long research and investigative process, together with the concepts and ideas I had drafted and explored; needed to be chewed till decomposed, in order to vomit everything and start from scratch, again; though now placing each piece where it belonged, generating this way, the alchemical process that turns a puzzle into something so simple, that is simply beautiful.

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6. EXPERIENCE The final design step of W.A.S.C. - Washington-Alexandria Sensorial Center, is the experience of the project. This can be achieved through the different artistic drawings of the project, aimed to be able to be enjoyed by colleagues and architectural aficionados, as well as regular public without former training of technical drawing reading. Opening an intimacy door between the project and the viewer.

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• The layout and form of the building are the result of merging two square shapes, one as response of the city grid, connecting the building with the place it’s situated, and the other one as a response to the true north, connecting the building with the earth orientation.

• The merge of two systems: metric and imperial. The former gives precision and the later proportion.

• The building is composed of 5 units. Each unit belongs to a sense, following the hierarchy of the senses, starting from the bottom: Touch, Taste, Smell, Sound and Sight.

• Each unit is composed of a main floor, a mezzanine, and 4 adjacent spaces that correspond to each of these floors, connecting them, and functioning as transitions between units.

• Each unit is connected through a horizontal and a vertical circulation system, made up of ramps, stairs and elevators, making all the building available and accessible for everybody.

• All of the materials have been carefully selected and created in order to enhance the sensorial experience and tell a story through use and the passage of time.

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WASHINGTONALEXANDRIA SENSORIAL CENTER

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SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION 38ยบ48'12.2"N 77ยบ02'21.3"W

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The Washington-Alexandria Sensorial Center is located in Strand St, between King St and Prince St, in the waterfront of Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.

NATURAL STRUCTURE Alexandria is part of The Potomac Formation, base of the Coastal Plain in the mid-Atlantic region, that extends from southern Virginia to northern New Jersey. It presents only modest variations in elevation and has an average elevation above sea level of 8 meters. The soil in Old Town is conformed of Arell clay, Chinkapin Hollow fine sandy clay, and upper Cameron Valley sand. In the waterfront area, the soil is the result of sediment from the Potomac River and landfill of wrecked ships and rubbish of the later shipyards.

CLIMATE Alexandria has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), the summers are hot and muggy, the winters are very cold, and it is partly cloudy year round. Rain falls throughout the year, being May the month with the most precipitation, with an average total accumulation of 90 millimeters. The snowy period of the year lasts from November 25 to March 20.

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PLANIMETRY

The Washington-Alexandria Sensorial Center - WASC - is located on the current 'Waterfront Park' at the end of Prince Street. A focal point connecting the Potomac River Water Taxi to with King Street Metro Station through King Street's free trolley.

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WASC AT NIGHT

The library is designed to be a lighthouse at night. Functioning as Alexandria's landmark in the Potomac River, while paying homage to the original "Library of Alexandria", the beacon of knowledge of the ancient world.

WASC LOCATION WASC

Washington-Alexandria Sensorial Center

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PEDESTRIAN STREET

Proposal to convert Strand St into a pedestrian st

WATER TAXI

Lines connecting Alexandria, Maryland and Washington DC

POTOMAC RIVER

River with picturesque views, water activities, and connections into the Chesapeake Bay

WATERFRONT

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TÊTE - À - TÊTE JAVIER IGNACIO NAVARRO PUIG Having moved around Europe for the past 6 years, Javier has settled in Malmö and is looking forward to fusion all he has seen and experienced first hand with academic studies and scientific resources in order to help design the cities of the future, in a responsible and sustainable way.

World Citizen, since birth, Javier has

immersed himself in various adventures.

His curiosity and keenness to understand the how and the why, has led him to move to different places, permitting him to find wealth in knowledge and material dispossessions. Besides Mendoza, his hometown, he has lived in: Virginia, Copenhagen, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Berlin, Malmö; and short periods of time in Barcelona and Treviso.

Communicative,

Javier’s mother tongue is Argentinian Spanish. His second language is English, and he can also communicate in French, though he has found himself “rusty” in it lately.

Due to his latin language roots he can understand Italian and Portuguese. He is currently studying Swedish and hopes to become fluent in the future.

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Coffee & Gastronomy, during his

architecture hiatus, Javier developed a gastronomic career, working both in hospitality and the heat of the kitchen.

Further down the road, he wrapped in the cloak of a Barista, developing a sensitive palate, mastering different coffee brewing methods, latte-art, and helping coffee enthusiasts to travel through different coffee experiences.

Cycling has been Javier’s principal means of transport for the past 10 years.

Connecting him to the city in a quick and playful way while allowing him to grasp a quick perception of the city’s functioning and human mobility.

Sustainability is one of Javier’s main

concerns. The alchemy of the 21st Century is, without hesitation, the avenue that connects the present with a well-balanced and prominent future society, accessible for all.

Curiosity has led Javier to attend meaningful lectures from diverse renown Architects: Jan Gehl, Diana Balmori, Frank Gehry, Bjarke Ingels, Jaan Holt, Paul Emmons, Enrique Norten, Miguel Angel Roca, Mathias Klotz, amongst others.

Scandinavia’s rich architecture history,

innovative urban design planning, renewable-energy and leadership in sustainability, as well as, the exemplar welfare system and high-level of education has made it the perfect place for Javier to settle down.

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INSPIRACION LOCATION Lujรกn de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

AREA 3.000 m2

WINERY

YEAR 2010

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION During my last year at Architecture School I was given the assignment to design a Winery; a beautiful task acknowledging I am from Mendoza, one of the wine capitals of the world.

I partnered with Rodrigo Perez Yerga, and we committed ourselves to produce not only a functional, efficient and gorgeous building, but a place full of magic, mystery and inspiration for workers and visitors.

These beliefs gave us the power to undertake our project with lots of passion, and that is why INSPIRACION WINERY emerges as the result of all of these connections.

INSPIRACION WINERY, is a journey throughout the marvelous process of winemaking, starting at the vines and travelling through all the different stages that the grape surpasses to become wine. All these stages are reflected in the design, from the beginning to the end of the journey.

OBJECTIVES • To be and form part of the landscape.

• To create a large and simple structure.

• To use materials and it’s plasticity as part of the design.

• To divide the industrial sector from the tourist sector.

• To create a wine tour through the different stages of the wine making process.

• To register in the memory of the user.

• To highlight from other wineries.

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Honest and synthesized design, abstraction, as means of expression and exploration, in order to allow a deeper connection and perception of ‘Inspiracion’ by users.

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SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION 33º01'29.8"S 68º56'15.6"W

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Inspiración is located in an agricultural area, primarily of vineyards, in Gobernador Ortiz Street, Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Provincial Route 82 ‘Panamericana’ which connects Mendoza with Chile is 1,5 km away.

NATURAL STRUCTURE

CLIMATE Mendoza's climate is characterised as arid with continental characteristics (BWh / BWk).

Most precipitation in Mendoza falls in the summer months (November–March). Summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold and dry. Because winters are dry with little precipitation, snowfall is uncommon, occurring once per year.

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WINERY FLOOR PLAN 1 - Tourist Reception 2 - Plaza 3 - Story Ramp 4 - WC 5 - Archive 6 - Administration Offices 7 - Meeting Room 8 - Corporate Office 9 - Wine Sales 10 - Sales Deposit 11 - Private Wine Tasting 12 - Wine Tasting 13 - Bottling & Labeling 14 - Finished Product Deposit 15 - Supplies Deposit 16 - Truck Loading & Unloading 17 - Fermentation Room 18 - General Warehouse 19 - Operations Entrance 20 - Nursery 21 - Truck Scale 22 - Grape Reception 23 - Grape Selection & Milling 24 - Machinery Warehouse

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INSPIRACION WINE A - Laboratory & Operations B - Fruit Processing & Milling C - Wine Fermentation D - Warehouse & Finished Product E - Bottling & Labeling F - Cellar & Wine Tasting

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WATER An indispensable element, especially in an oasis like Mendoza.

Constantly present in the project, on the one hand to exalt it sculpturally and on the other hand to supply the vineyards, and make possible the winery function.

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WINE JOURNEY MASTERPLAN One of the most influential factors in the design process of the winery is the touristic journey through the different stages involved in the wine process. The same must follow in natural order the wine elaboration process, without interfering in it. In addition, it must make the winery stand out from the others in the area.

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CONTRIBUTION This is a co-joint project and design together with Rodrigo Perez Yerga as response to the course ‘Architecture 5’ at University of Mendoza.

The technical drawings and the physical model are built in collaboration with Rodrigo.

This was later showcased at Espacio Contemporaneo de Arte, as part of the exhibition ‘Bodegas en el Museo’, in Mendoza. However, the analysis, mixed-renders, axonometric drawings and explanations showcased in Portfolio #3 are entirely of my creation.

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23 DE AGOSTO LOCATION Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

AREA 30 - 84 m2

SOCIAL HOUSING

YEAR 2010

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION The process begins with a violent takeover of land belonging to the State, by hundreds of families who find themselves in need of a place to live.

Together with the Municipality of Maipú and the desire to solve the situation, begins a slow but effective process to achieve the objectives proposed to satisfy their basic needs.

In order to respond to such a particular and important need, students from the University of Mendoza, School of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, who are taking part in the Social Housing course, are invited to propose preliminary projects for the future neighborhood called 23 de Agosto.

OBJECTIVES • To respond to the proposals and problems raised by the neighborhood union.

• Create a compact and flexible project.

• Generate a sense of belonging and commitment of the owners with their future homes.

• Promote sustainability as a means and example through the project.

• Promote self-construction.

• Promote the integration of the neighborhood with the municipality.

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Taking into consideration the research, discussions with neighbours, Maipu’s Municipality, and the project’s goals; together with Nicolas Martini (project partner), we designed a strategic plan, with emphasis on sustainability and integration, based on modulation and recycling to promote savings.

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SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION 32º59'11.1"S 68º42'26.8"W

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The social neighbourhood 23 de Agosto, is situated south of neighbourhood 25 de Mayo, in Rodeo del Medio, Maipú, Mendoza. The main entrance is through Triangulo Beltran St.

NATURAL STRUCTURE TOPOGRAPHY This area of Maipú’s department is 713 Msl and is mainly flat.The soil has a silty-sandy composition on its surface. From 1 m depth, on average, there is a pebble-gravel composition.

CLIMATE Mendoza's climate is characterised as arid with continental characteristics (BWh / BWk).

Most precipitation in Mendoza falls in the summer months (November–March). Summers are hot and humid. Winters are cold and dry. Because winters are dry with little precipitation, snowfall is uncommon, occurring once per year.

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CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM 1

BOTTLE - FILLING • Recycle 2 1/4 L PET bottles.

• Fill bottles with soil or sand, to its full capacity.

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BOTTLE - LAY-OUT • Lay-out bottles one next to another, on top of the foundation.

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WOOD PALLETS • To be used for woodwork, eaves, blinds, decks, etc.

BOTTLE - THREADING • Lay-out bottles, outphased, one next to another, on top of the previous row.

• Tie bottles with plastic thread.

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WALL CONSTRUCTION • Glue bottles with a simple mortar & fill holes with debris.

• Fill wall with concrete.

• Plaster wall.

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CONCRETE • To be used for gluing bottles together, slabs and floors.

CONSTRUCTION STAGES 1

GOVERNMENT STARTER-PACK • Concrete Slab • 3 x 3m x 3m Modules Reinforced Concrete Structure.

• 1 x 4m x 3m Modules Reinforced Concrete Structure.

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SOCIAL HOUSE - A - 30 M2 Walls + Windows + Doors + Pallets • Living - sleeping room • Kitchen • Bathroom • Patio

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SOCIAL HOUSE - B - 48 M2 • Addittion of 2 x 3m x 3m Modules Reinforced Concrete Structure.

• Bedroom • Bedroom / Possible staircase to upper floor expansion

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SOCIAL HOUSE - C - 84 M2 *Possibility for families to expand beyond competition limits.

• Addition of 4 x 3m x 3m Modules Reinforced Concrete Structure.

• 2 bedrooms • Staircase • Bathroom

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INTERNAL PATIO Key design element in the project, helps spaces to have natural sun-light and ventilation, as well as, making spaces feel bigger.

VENTILATION All rooms in the house have crossed ventilation, helping spaces to replace air quickly, and cool down during summer.

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All rooms in the house have natural sun light, helping spaces to be perceived as more spacious and clean.

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BEDROOM INTERNAL PATIO LIVING ROOM

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CONTRIBUTION The strategic plan, sustainable approach, and the construction-system explanation and drawings designed together with Nicolas Martini Maestri.

The project description, site analysis, construction stages, drawing and renders featured in Portfolio #3 are entirely of my creation.

This plan is fostered as an example to be replicated where needed, since it promotes the integration of adverse neighborhoods with the community, through awareness, participation and sustainability. Promoting recycling as a sustainable engine that involves the municipality, its residents, the industries, and the neighborhood unions; and education, as a sustainable engine for social development and future economic growth.

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06 PERILAGO POTRERILLOS LOCATION Potrerillos, Mendoza, Argentina

AREA +100 Ha

URBAN PLANNING

YEAR 2010

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PROJECT BRIEFING INTRODUCTION The Perilago Potrerillos (Potrerillos’s Shore) National Competition was an intervention of the Potrerillos´s bay, a recreational and sports area that was built up due to the creation of a dam.

The main goals of the competition were to organize, project and develop the area that had already pop-up informally and put into value the historic center of Potrerillos.

The starting point would be the emerging aquatic activities and nautical sports, fostering the development of a sports epicenter area.

OBJECTIVES • Recycle the patrimonial buildings and historic center of Potrerillos.

• Develop a beach and recreation area in the new shore.

• Project and design a terminal complex.

• Project and design an observation-point area.

• Project and design a multi-sports facility.

• Project and design an athlete-observation and healthcare center.

• Project and design a nautical club.

• Propose and design an experimental algae culture plant for eutrophic control.

DESIGN PROCESS COMPETITION BRIEFING & DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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After a thorough read of the competition’s briefing by the team organizer, Rodrigo Navarro, we were divided into different teams which would be responsible for a different piece of the puzzle.

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PERILAGOS POTRERILLOS VIEWPOINT The viewpoint is situated on a crucial spot with 360° views of the whole Potrerillos area.

Constructed on concrete and stone it merges with the natural landscape elevating the insite materials. This amalgamation not only provides excellent focal points, yet introspection to nature’s anatomy.

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CONTRIBUTION This entry project was a collaboration between NNC Studio, independent architects and architecture students.

My main contributions to the project were to collaborate in the design of the viewpoint area, focusing on the master plan, the sightseeing tour through Potrerillos’s landscape, and the parking lot in relation to this area.

I worked on the development of renderings and drawings for this project. Additionally, I helped with various drawings for the final presentation and the completion of the submitted boards.

Despite our entry not winning the competition, this experience provided plentiful knowledge, being my first experience in an architectural competition, as well as, the first time in my career that I worked in such an ample team. Furthermore, I improved my organizational and planning skills.

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CREDITS PUEBLOMIO Developer: X-Group Original idea: Pedro Sporleder & Roberto Zaldivar Topography & Surveying: Aldo Delú Road design: in collaboration with Omar Valdivia Master Plan: in collaboration with Lucas Rez Masud and Maria Jose Cremaschi Landscape desing: Eduardo Vera Renders: Elefante

ZONACTIVA Developer: X-Group Original idea: Pedro Sporleder & Roberto Zaldivar Topography & Surveying: Aldo Delú Road design: in collaboration with Omar Valdivia Design: in collaboration with Lucas Rez Masud Landscape design: Eduardo Vera Renders: Elefante

WASHINGTON-ALEXANDRIA SENSORIAL CENTER Thesis advisers: Paul Emmons Ph. D., RA, Yvonne Graefe Dipl.-Ing. , Carolina Dayer Ph. D. , Aurelio Alvarez Campi, Architect.

Picture: Antonio Paz Special thanks to my family, Milagros Sanchez Azcona, Julieta Guillermet, Mandy Alonso and Sebastian Civit for their invaluable help and support.

TÊTE - À - TÊTE Picture taken by Carolina Arana at Yayoi Kusama's 'In Infinity' exhibition at Louisiana Museum.

INSPIRACION Projected and designed in collaboration with Rodrigo Perez Yerga.

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BARRIO SOCIAL 23 DE AGOSTO Competition Organizer: Municipality of Maipú, University of Mendoza Projected and designed in collaboration with Nicolas Martini Maestri.

PERILAGO POTRERILLOS NATIONAL COMPETITION Competition Organizer: Architecture Collage of Mendoza, Government of Mendoza Competition Team: Rodrigo Navarro + Gabriela Neme + Julia Cerutti + Nicolas Bonetto + Fernando Olivera + Mauro Muñoz + Fidel Moyano + Florencia De Marinis + Milagros Sanchez Azcona + Lucia Avila + Lucas Blanco + Mariana Bollati + Gabriela Luquez.

CLIMATE INFORMATION www.weatherspark.com www.wikipedia.com

MAPS www.google.com/maps

ICONS Icons used in Portfolio #03 are a combination of icons created by me and icons from: www.flaticon.com

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SPECIAL THANKS My family, Carolina Arana, Ezequiel Pisa, Ezequiel Montenegro, Francisco Encina, German Gorri, Anthony Margadonna.

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