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Katya Lorena Vasco

Design Portfolio

lorenavasco@gmail.com Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kvasco

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KATYA L. VASCO.

lorenavasco@gmail.com Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kvasco

Contents

Sector

Hospitality

Architecture Landscape Architecture

Educational | Kindergarden Civic landscapes

Urban Design

Residential development Urban design Institutional deisgn

Landscape Architecture

Educational | K12

Architecture

Commercial and residential Hospitality

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Institutional

Hospitality

Barchan

Adventure and wellness retreat Mars, Valley Marineris

What is the architecture of a retreat that supports a typical programming of adventure and wellness tourism in response to an extreme environment in the valleys of Mars?

This retreat is about enjoying life and keeping fit. This is a place for human enjoyment by building their body and their soul. It is hero’s journey to become healthy and explore Mars. A journey to loose and old body in decay and be rejuvenated into a new body ready to practice adventure sports.

The retreat is envision to be the ultimate accommodation for the adventure explorer.

To lessen the degrading effects of strong winds and dust storms the architecture is a result of the study of dynamic shapes found in the patterns of the topography on mars such as sand dunes and aerodynamic shapes. Spaces are organized as mix use, a combination of social, resting and exercise activities.

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Educational | K12-School

Jose Engling Catholic School.

Design competition, First Place.

In colaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores.

Quito, Ecuador.

This is the design for the new campus of Jose Engling Catholic School located in Pifo, Quito.

The project is 3ha surrounded by luscious vegetation, green roof systems, rain gardens. The buildings are wrapped in a beautiful faรงade that almost entirely eliminate the need for electric lighting during the day.

The main objective was to integrate sustainable design criteria through the entire site and allow the architecture to blend with the landscape.

Jose Engling Catholic School was designed in collaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores from Quito. Project was awarded 1st prize.

Educational | Kindergarden

Aleman Humboldt

Design competition, Second Place.

In colaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores.

Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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This project was designed as part of a design competition in collaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores. The main objective was to design a space in which students could immerse in the whole process of sustainability. The playground areas were designed to become a place of discovery of the senses, and imagination. The structure was designed with low carbon footprint materials as well as the hardscape. The use of natural ventilation and lighting was also a criteria incorporated in all the architecture. The landscape contemplates the use of native tropical vegetation with low water requirements. The project was awarded Second Place in the design competition.

Civic landscapes

Government Platforms | Finantial District Design competition.

In colaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores.

Quito, Ecuador.

This project was developed as a part of a design competition in collaboration with RVC Arquitectos Consultores. The site was located in Quito and the program was composed of several office towers, commercial and residential buildings, surrounded by public spaces such as civic plazas and gathering areas. The concept was to reclaim open space for public use, the creation of spaces that could be used day and night for a vibrant community in which people could live, work and enjoy. The project was selected among the finalists.

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Residential development

Playa Lacuna

Water Feature and gardens

Cojimies, Ecuador.

Located 3 hours away from Quito, Cojimies is a beautiful beach surrounded by tropical vegetation. It is considered the new area for luxurious vacation homes. The project is located in a 4ha lot in front of the ocean. It consists of 3 multifamily buildings and 21 single family homes. The design comprises infinity edge pools, playgrounds, putting greens, tennis courts, water features, outdoor living areas, jogging track and multiuse courts all surrounded by native vegetation.

Master Plan

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Residential development

Park Master Plan

Isla del Rio Mocoli Island, Ecuador.

This project is located in Mocoli Island, Ecuador and consisted of the design of a park and a social space for the club house. The park’s idea was to have a space in which both kids and adults enjoy have times in a safe and healthy environment. It consists of a playground, water features, sitting areas, a space for birthday parties, a multi-use lawn, and a jogging track.

All the vegetation that was proposed is native; the hardscape proposed was found within miles from the project to lessen the impacts of carbon footprint; water is recicle through out the park.

Club House Social Area

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*Image courtesy of Isla del Rio.

Housing development

Buena Esperanza II La Troncal, Ecuador.

This project is a low income housing development. It contains 1000 houses, church, shopping mall, community park, community gardens, picnic areas, and three middle schools. The site is located in La Troncal, an hour away from Guayaquil. It is surrounded by the rain forest and the area is known for sugar cane production.

The design was intended to be a natural tropical landscape. Most of the vegetation proposed is edible such as breath fruit tree, mango tree, coconut, chocolate, avocado, plums, etc. All of the vegetation is from the tropics.

The project consists of several pathways in which the visitor can enjoy a memorable sight and experience different environments. The size of the project is 12 ha. The green area is 2.4 ha.

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Urban design

Libertador Bolivar Client: Ministry of Tourism Libertador Bolivar, Ecuador

In 2009, I was commissioned to design architectural and landscape architecture guidelines for the future growth of Libertador Bolivar, a small fishing community in Ecuador. In addition to the design guidelines I developed a master plan proposal for sustainable urban growth of the community and a vision for the public open spaces. The client was the Ministry of Tourism.

The size of the project was 4 ha.

The objectives of the project were to create design guidelines that would regenerate the urban image of the place to make it a tourist destination and improve the quality of life of its citizens.

Inventory and analysis diagrams

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Proposed pathway

Proposed streetscape intervention.

Mix Use-Residential

Plaza, streetscape and community garden Sydney, Australia

Maitland Place is a mix use Residential Development located in the city of Sydney. This project was developed while working as a landscape architect in Oculus. The proposal is composed of a grand plaza for commercial use and social gatherings, in addition to private areas for residential recreation. The commercial spaces are defined by a gradient pattern that directs the visitor to sitting spaces and main entrances. The private areas are characterized for less noticeable treatment in pavement and more use of native vegetation. This proposal is currently in development by the office.

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Residential

Winery and Private Dwelling Romsey, Australia

The project is located in rural Romsey Victoria in close proximity to the urban area. It consist of 20Ha of land on a working farm that produces boutique wine and has a small flower plantation. The project is composed of a single family dwelling for a family of four, the winery and flower plantation auxiliary buildings, and a visitor center for community lectures and education.

The private dwelling accommodates a family of four.

The main focus was integrating technologies that facilitate power generation for the operation of the house as well as for cooling and heating the interiors (thermal comfort). The design of the dwelling integrates the surrounding context by blurring the line between the landscape and the architecture.

The interior and exterior gardens blend with the other buildings of the farm.

Ground Floor

Level 2

Environmental Diagram

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Institutional

Creative Hub | Ideas incubator Victoria State Library Melbourne, Australia

What become the State Library of Victoria in 50 years time?

This project began with analyzing the future of use of the library based on the premise that all books and information can be obtained from the internet. So what becomes this space in a world that lives, study and play through the internet. My proposal was to transform the library into a creative hub, a place to think. A space to get inspire and create new projects (products, technology, business strategies, music, arts). Is an incubator of ideas.

A space that catalyze innovation processes which includes different modes of thinking. It is meant to be catered for white collar business men&women, young professionals, startups, kids, young adults, wives &husband people in search for meaning. This space helps you create new things & bring your ideas to reality. It consist of spaces for work, coffee shops, bar, model making and also provides accommodation for people that would like to stay for longer periods of time.

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Hospitality

Social Club Guayaquil, Ecuador The new venue for Union Club Guayaquil, is a proposal that reinforces the traditional concept for which the club was first build. A space where honorary and respectful people will gathered to foster social relationships, network and have a good time. The site is located in front of the river, and the designed contemplates the best views of the river fostering relationship with the waterfront.

The project is composed of several spaces such as ball rooms, restaurants, bars, library for public and private use, gymnasium.

The brief called for a conservative design which would talk about the legacy of the Club. The project was designed so that the partners could enjoy different comfortable spaces. The project was designed as part of a private design competition in collaboration with Arq. Otto Velasco.

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Katya Lorena Vasco lorenavasco@gmail.com Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kvasco Breath deep, laugh hard, love life | Recycle.