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INDIVIDUAL- KAREN RAMOS
L O C A T I O N :
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Y E A R : SPRING 2021
HOUSING IN ST. LOUIS THAT PROVIDES FLEXIBLE UNITS AND COMMUNAL SPACES FOR RESIDENTS.
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ENTRY SPACE HAS A VIEW FROM THE COMMUNAL SPACE ALL THE WAY THROUGH A SERIES OF ROOMS TO A WINDOW OF THE SUNROOM AT THE OTHER END. THE VIEW FROM THE EXTERIOR IS LIMITED.
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UNIT PROVIDES SPACES THAT WILL ALLOW RESIDENT TO USE ROOMS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES. THE ENTRY SEQUENCE ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO HAVE A SEPARATE ENTRANCE TO UNIT FOR KEEPING
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NORTH NORTH ELEVATION ELEVATION
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L O C A T I O N :
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
AN ARTIST VILLAGE THAT CHALLENGES THE USE OF FIXED TRAILS TO DISCOVER NEW TERRITORY WITH THE USE OF LIGHT INSTEAD.
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MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS ALLERTON PARK
LANDMARKS TRAILS ONLY LEAD TO LANDMARKS IN THE SITE
UNKNOWN LAND VISITORS ONLY EXPERIENCE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF LAND
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LIGHT IS MEANT TO REPLACE THE USE OF TRAILS IN ORDER TO REACH THE DESTINATION. IT ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO EXPLORE ALLERTON PARK AND TO NOT BE RESTRICTED BY FIXED TRAILS. THE UNKNOWN DWELLINGS ARE MEANT TO BE DISCOVERED AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY FOR THE ARTISTS. THE ARTIST VILLAGE IS SUBMERGED IN A FOREST OF TREES, WHICH OFFERS MANY VIEWS WHILE MAINTAINING PRIVACY FOR THE
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no fixed paths
obscured views
extruded lights
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CONCRETE COVER: concrete provides privacy for the dwellings and a contrast with the natural environment
METAL PANELS: the metal panels extrude light to attract visitors, while framing views .
GLASS BOX: glass box optimizes all surrounding views.
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L O C A T I O N :
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
A CULTURE CENTER DESIGNED TO CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF THE CITY AND ENCOURAGE INTERACTIONS THROUGH CIRCULATION.
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CHICAGO GRID SYSTEM
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CULTURE CENTER
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I N F O G R A P H I C
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CONFERENCE
THEATER
ART GALLERY
WORK AREA
ground level
third level
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dance studio dance studio
dance studio
kitchen
KITCHEN
kitchen kitchen
dance studio kitchen
DANCE STUDIO
MARKET
CAFE SEATING
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second level
fourth level
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C I R C U L A T I O N
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INDIVIDUAL- KAREN RAMOS
L O C A T I O N :
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
A BOUTIQUE HOTEL DESIGNED FOR VISITING PROFESSIONALS AND MEANT TO OFFER THEM A FULL SERVICE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE
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VOLUME: extrude site
2 VOLUMES: separate the
lower level public spaces and hotel room with lobby level.
PUBLIC SPACES: volumes throughout the building that hold public ammenities
HOTEL ROOM : typical layout of hotel guest rooms for maximum efficiency
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA IS MOSTLY OCCUPIED BY THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. DOWNTOWN URBANA, URBANA, DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN, AND CHAMPAIGN ARE ALL OCCUPIED BY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THIS HOTEL OFFERS STUDENTS, VISITORS, AND RESIDENTS A COMMON SPACE TO INTERACT AND OFFER PUBLIC AMMENITIES. THE DESIGN INTEGRATES COMMUNAL SPACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF THE HOTEL, WHILE MAINTAINING THE
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INDIVIDUAL- KAREN RAMOS
L O C A T I O N :
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
A PAVILION DESIGNED TO REPLACE A BROKEN BRIDGE AND TO OFFER SPACES FOR EVENTS TO THOSE VISITING THE ARBORETUM
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DIRECT CIRCULATION
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TOPOGRAPHY MANIPULATION
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KAREN RAMOS-DESIGN & GRAPHICS,
FRIDA PALACIOS-DESIGN COLLABORATION
C O U R S E : L O C A T I O N :
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
A HOME DESIGNED FOR CLIENTS LOOKING TO EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT MICRO- ENVIRONMENTS THAT INTEGRATE NATURE ELEMENTS.
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MAYFAIR PARK IS A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT HAS MANY VIEWS OF
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NATURE TO OFFER. THE SITE FACES A LARGE PARK WITH VARIOUS TREE TYPES AND SIZES ON THE SOUTH SIDE, WHICH IS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH THE DESIGN.
DAVID & AMY
DAVID & AMY
ART/ MUSIC
COFFEE/ READING
GARDENS
VIEWS
COFFEE/ READING
GARDENS
VIEWS
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concrete wall that concrete walls that serves as a gallery serve as a gallery
intimate breakfast intimate breakfast ART/ MUSIC nook for reading nook for reading
concrete walls that serve as a gallery
intimate breakfast nook for reading
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small garden spaces voids allow light small garden voids create views thin COFFEE/ inREADING and create throughout the views home throughout the home slits of views
small garden views throughout the home
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voids create thin slits of views
GARDENS
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EXTRUDE LOT:
TRIM OFF SIDES:
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EXPANSION + COMPRESSIONS:
VIEWS:
PUSH + PULL:
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large park view and an intimate garden view
enhances the spatial experience of compression
breaks between the three zones: public, semi-private, and private
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ICF WALL SYSTEM 6 " CONCRETE FILLING POLYSTYRENE FOAM PANELS POLYPROPYLENE WEB INTERLOCK 3" CONCRETE WALL SURFACES
ROOF SYSTEM EPDM MEMBRANE TAPERED RIGID INSULATION 5/8" OSB ROOF DECK SHEATHING TJI'S 11 7/8" INSULATION DENSE PACK GYPSUM 5/8" FIRE RATE INTERIOR EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS
ROOF SYSTEM EPDM MEMBRANE PLYWOOD SHEATHING RIGID INSULATION GYPSUM BOARD
FLOOR SYSTEM 4" CONCRETE FLOOR RADIANT TUBING 10 ML. VAPOR BARRIOR 4" RIGID INSULATION R22 4" GRAVEL- DRAINAGE SYSTEM
TOP- VOID / BOTTOM - EXTERIOR ENTRANCE
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THE CONCRETE WALLS SERVE AS A GALLERY WALL TO DISPLAY DAVID AND AMY'S ART PIECES. THE CONCRETE WALLS EXPAND TOWARDS THE OPEN PARK VIEW FACING SOUTH. TWO DIFFERENT MICRO- ENVIRONMENTS ARE CREATED AT EACH END OF THE CENTRAL SPACE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE IS THE MAIN
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CHAMPAIGN, IL
Y E A R : SPRING 2020
A FARMERS MARKET DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE TO GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B
WITH A VIEW TO THE EXTERIOR TRAFFIC.
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LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON AND NEIL STREET. SITE HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO THE TWO HIGH POPULATED PARKING
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THE GLASS EXTERIOR ALLOWS THERE TO BE A CONNECTION FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ACTIVITIES. THE PLAZA OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SEATING, GARDENING, AND AN EXTENDED SPACE FOR MORE VENDORS. THE BACK-OF-HOUSE IS PLACED BEHIND THE VENDOR BOOTHS IN ORDER TO NOT DISTURB THE CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN.
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How can you foster a community near an airport? What kind of programming can encourage and promote diversity? The goal is to propose an architectural space that builds a sense of community that reflects the city’s culture and diversity.
A gateway community centered around community gardens
T R I O
P R O G R A M
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NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY WITH ARQUITECTOS
I N S T R U C TO R S: L O C A T I O N :
KAREN RAMOS, SAMRA QASIM, FRIDA PALACIOS
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
THE UBMS PROGRAM SERVES LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION, COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL TO HELP STUDENTS RECOGNIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND TO ENSURE THEY PURSUE A HIGHER EDUCATION.
LOW ACHIEVING SCHOOLS
MATHER HIGHSCHOOL
T. ROOSEVELT HIGHSCHOOL
SCHURZ HIGHSCHOOL
FOREMAN COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMY
KELVYN PARK HIGHSCHOOL
MICHELE CLARK MAGNET HIGHSCHOOL MORTON FRESHMAN CENTER MORTON EAST HIGHSCHOOL
MORTON WEST HIGHSCHOOL
CHICAGO
SUMMER 2019
DIGITAL MODELS
VIRTUAL REALITY
MODEL MAKING
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURE FIELD: WHY IT IS IMPORTANT, HOW TO THINK LIKE A DESIGNER, HOW TO UNNDERSTAND AND DRAFT ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
VIRTUAL WORLD
2 MONTHS M,T,W 9-1PM STUDIO CULTURE
PRESENTATIONS
STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE STUDIO CULTURE WHILE LEARNING THE DIFFERENT SKILLS DEVELOPED IN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO. THEY DRAFTED FLOOR PLANS, SKETCHED DIAGRAMS, CRAFTED STUDY MODELS, AND GAVE FINAL PRESENTATIONS FOR THEIR HOME DESIGNS.
SUMMER 2020
NOW YOUR TURN STUDENTS CREATED A GRAPHIC COMPOSITION WITH SIMPLE SHAPES. DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS HELPED THEM DESIGN THEIR COMPOSITIONS. THIS LOGO LATER ON WAS USED TO INSPIRE THEIR DESIGN FOR THEIR HOME.
ANALYSIS
DESIGN ELEMENTS
2 MONTHS
FALL 2020
STUDENTS WERE INTRODUCED TO THE DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES AND WERE ASKED TO GRAPHICALLY REPRESENT THEM. THEY WERE ABLE TO GRAPHICALLY ANALYZE PAINTINGS BASED OFF OF THE DIFFERENT DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES.
3 MONTHS
M,T,W,TH
T,TH 9-1 PM
3-5 PM SKETCHUP
STUDENTS LEARNED BASIC SOFTWARE SKILLS ON SKETCHUP TO MAKE 3D MODELS AND TO RECREATE ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS.
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