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VIRGINIA TECH | B. ARCH 2018
UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURAL WORKS OF KEVIN GARCIA
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO K evin W . G arcia Bachelor of Architecture 2018 Virginia Tech
contact kwgarcia94@gmail.com (757) 322-7583
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S I N C H O N M U LT I P R O G R A M L I B R A RY
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SCULPTURE GALLERY
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MAP ARCHIVE
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S A LT A N D P E P P E R S H A K E R S
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WOODEN SCREENS
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TABLE FOR TEA AND CONVERSATION
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GRAPHIC COLLAGE EXPLORATIONS
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U R BA N C AV E - T H E S I S 5th Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
A study of the void and to understand how to construct those voids in unconventional methods allowed for exploration of incidental architectural spaces. The voids are created from several layers of sand whereas the positive spaces were poured with concrete. After an extraction of the sand once the concrete sets, textured spaces and undulating forms were revealed. The thesis program is a tea pavillion that both houses spaces for public performances and a small library kiosk in the hyper-dense Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea.
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PRIVATE OFFICES
private - private
SERVICE
LOUNGE
RECEPTION
ARCHIVE
LEISURE
Seodaemun
private - public
ENTERTAINMENT
CAFE
INFO
GARDEN
LIBRARY
urban cave
public - private
public - public
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major path
minor path
major edge
minor edge
major node
minor node
major district
minor district
Major landmark
minor landmark
FITNESS
EDUCATION
PARK
PERFORM
TOURISM
CITY
PUBLIC
SHOP
TRANSPORTATION
MARKET
60,621 sf
60,621 sf
program usage by type
program reshuffled
administration operations non-fiction books fiction books bookshelves storage units operations reading lounge
cafe
playground
green spaces
public space
subway terminal
market
loading parking
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Reflecting Pond
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Small Public Amphitheater
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office
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food
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office
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cafe
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private room storage tea cafe
restroom
lounge
lounge area chimney
lounge indoor garden
bookshelves elevator
entrance
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B L A C K SB U R G B O U L D E R S 4th Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2016
After reviewing the historic importance of where the site sits in relationship to the Blacksburg Original 16 Squares, I felt that it was necessary to create a redevelopment of several public spaces to give back to the community and to ultimately reinvigorate the surrounding spaces. As a reaction to the site, a clear public space for travel played an essential role to opening the alleyway near Bollo’s and the church. In addition to the renovation of the public staircase, the pre-existing tree near Bollo’s will remain as the building’s entrance will wrap and adapt around it. Considering that Downtown Blacksburg is surrounded by historic red brick buildings, it was important to have a clearly defined building while keeping an industrial facade that is present from the Armory. Thus, using concrete and corten allowed for a visual weight to the corner of Jackson Street and Draper Road. Due to the importance of cadence and rhythm throughout the building. The lightwells depict the clarity of the idea of the building the best. Due to the placement and how it connects to the structure, the lightwells allow for the public to enjoy both the light and view of the sky. In addition, how the overhead plan shifts from high ceiling to low ceiling allows for an overall tension of space. This in turn makes the tall ceiling of the rock climbing wall to be the most attractive space.
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Although the interior was an important facet, the public spaces that are sanctioned in three clear areas will give the public different spatial relationship to the surrounding buildings. For example, the outdoor climbing wall also functions as a place for resting as it overlooks the Armory and the large oak tree near Bollo’s.
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RESTROOMS SMALL EVENT SPACE
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ROCK GARDEN
RECEPTION DESK SMALL WORKSHOP MAINTENANCE ROOM/STORAGE COWORKING SPACE
ROCK CLIMBING WALL
FIRE EXIT ROUTE 2.5’
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HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY 10’
FIRE RATED STAIRCASE
OUTDOOR CIRCULATION
STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY AXON CORTEN FLASHING
CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE RIGID INSULATION 1” THICK CORTEN SHEET BOLTED ON CONCRETE WALL 1/8” THICK GLASS SKYLIGHT
WALL-LIGHTWELL DETAIL
DRAPER ROAD ELEVATION
JACKSON STREET ELEVATION
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S I N C H O N M U LT I P R O G R A M L I B R A R Y 4th Year Studio | Seoul | Spring 2017
In the high foot and vehicular traffic that meets at the Sinchon site in Seoul, the preexisting park functions as a dead and unused space. In the development of iterations and site analysis, it was important to maintain the natural circulation of site. Pedestrians naturally lineate through the space perpendicular from one street to the next; therefore, the conception of the design stems from the idea of cutting into the solid in order to activate the center. This multi-programmatic building investigates the relationship between private and public spaces and how the in between can function as a threshold to another space. It was important that the building’s division of residential and community spaces be at opposite ends, but are connected by two bridges. These bridges allow for circulation between each program but also helps frame the market space below. These varying moments of interaction between public and private allow the site to interact with the surrounding demographics as well as blend into the city’s context of public space.
CHANGSEO E L E M E N TA R Y
HYUNDAI D E P T. S T O R E
SINCHON S TAT I O N
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POLYCARBONATE GLAZING
POLISHED WHITE CONCRETE
ENGINEERED SOIL WITH PLANTING FILTER FABRIC/ MOISTURE RETENTION LAYER THERMAL INSULATION DRAINAGE LAYER ROOT BARRIER
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FRITTED GLASS
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HVAC SYSTEM WOOD DROP CEILING 3.4100
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R I C H M O N D L I B R A RY 3rd Year Studio | Blacksburg | Spring 2016
At the site of Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia, there was lack of cultural spaces that truly activated the neighborhood. Within the proposed site, there is an historic church that sits atop of the hill and across lies view of the James River. N
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Taking inspiration from Buddhist temple designs, I wanted the space to have a certain monumentality in each floor. I found it crucial to create a large spiral staircase that functions as the main artery of the building as well as lightwell for each floor. The feeling of going through the spiral staircase was meant to feel cosmic and similar to a journey to enlightenment. Thus the higher the individual goes up into the space the more variety of books one is able to gain knowledge and wisdom from.
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1. CONCRETE FOUNDATION FLOOR SLAB 2. METAL DECKING 3. 3 INCH CONCRETE POUR OVERTOP METAL DECKING 4. INSERT STEEL RODS FOR FLOOR RISERS 5. WOOD PANEL OVERTOP STEEL RODS 6. THIN CUSHION MEMBRANE LAYER (THERMAL BREAK) 7. POLISHED STONE TILES OR HARDWOOD FLOORING
1. 2 INCH X 1 INCH X 10 FEET WOODEN SLATES 2. STEEL THREADS WITH WASHERS TO CONNECT WOODEN SLATES 3. OPEN WEB STEEL JOIST 4. METAL DECKING 5. CAST ON SITE CONCRETE
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2ND FLOOR MEZZANINE
2ND FLOOR CONCRETE ARCHWAY AND GLASS CONNECTION GROUND FLOOR
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CIRCULATION FLOW
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
READING SPACES
STORAGE | SERVICE SPACES
PUBLIC SPACES
MAIN LOBBY
INDIVIDUAL STUDY ROOMS
RESTROOMS
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
STACKS
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SAILING SCHOOL 3rd Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2015
The site in Claytor Lake in Pulaski County, Virginia, saw a need to redistribute where sailboats would be placed in the area. During summer seasons many locals and tourist inhabit the site to enjoy beach-like waterfronts as well as learn how to sail. It was crucial that the sailing school be placed near waterfront as well as close enough to the main parking lots. The sailing school is separated by public, private, and the transitional space between the public and private areas. Using that idea, the school is anchored by a large staircase which multi-functions as an auditorium, steam room, and as well as a public place of gathering. The curves of the stairs allow for a flow of pathways between room to room and it allows certain views of the interior space to be framed. With the use of polycarbonate screens, the translucency of the material makes a luminous field of light and allows for the atmosphere to feel weightless. The polycarbonate screens are filled with aerogel and supported by steel columns. The aerogel would function as both an insulation as well as a material that diffuses the natural light of the outside--in a way the boxed forms of the exterior facade would perform as a light box for the interior space thus, blending the conditions of the indoor and outdoor.
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OFFICES BATHROOMS SERVICE SPACES INDOOR GARDEN LOCKER ROOMS
PROGRAM RELATIONSHIP
COMPUTER ROOM BOAT STORAGE PUBLIC AUDITORIUM CLASSROOMS DOCK
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S C U L P T U R E G A L L E RY 3rd Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2015
Located in Virginia Tech’s campus, the importance to blend the presence of nature became a vital starting point to the integration of the gallery in the campus.
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Focusing on the transitional space between the light and dark spaces, the decision to submerge the gallery spaces into the earth allowed for the viewers to experience the passing of time. This linear flow from above to below ground choreographs the pathways of the viewers. The importance of the line and the rhythm of space allows the sculptures to be framed in its own space.
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The retaining walls are timber framed concrete that has been burned slowly allowing for a certain texture and smell to develop into the space. The concrete roof are coffered and lined with copper. Using zenithal lighting, the tunnel space uses indirect lighting to guide the observers into the main atrium where they are able to go into several gallery spaces. 2 4 1. CONCRETE STRUCTURE 2. INSULATION 3. STEEL PLATE 4. METAL BOLT 5. CORTEN FLASHING
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CIRCULATION AND PROGRAMMATIC RELATIONSHIP
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SCULPTURE GALLERY TRANSITIONAL SPACE CIRCULATION
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MAP ARCHIVE MUSEUM 2nd Year Studio | Blacksburg | Spring 2015
The concentric forms of the two semicircles and the connection at their midpoints allow the forms to weave in and out of each other like a river. Carved into the ground a grand staircase is introduced before the main lobby. The viewer enters the building and is captivated by the lightness of the lobby. As the viewer progress into the upper viewing space, it becomes significantly darker. The lack of light forces the viewers to adjust their eyes on the curved walls where the maps are hung for viewing.
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The juxtaposition of these two areas make the viewer experience the space in different manners. With the lobby’s glass walls the space is defined as the “light space,” whereas the viewing gallery’s indirect lighting and heavy concrete walls makes the space seem like the “dark space.” With experiences in the dark and in the light spaces, the viewer is able to serpentine through the gallery space as the curved spaces push and pull the individual to and from a corner.
EXPERIENTIAL QUALITY OF GALLERY SPACE
CURVED STAIRCASE ENTRANCE
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N A E F TOY 1st Year Studio | Blacksburg | Spring 2014 In collaboration with Austin Ledzian
Named after the German word for bliss, “Wonne� is a toy designed with three handles. These handles are intended to invite interaction which produces a rewarding rattle. The inside of Wonne is designed for even weight distribution. This allows for the rattle to freely spin without losing balance. Coated with linseed oil, the maple wood toy is designed to be non-toxic. Babies to toddlers are encouraged to teethe on without repercussion
TOY PACKAGING
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S A LT A N D P E P P E R S H A K E R S Industrial Design Studio | Blacksburg | Summer 2015
These traditional Japanese tea cup inspired salt and shaker peppers allow the user to elegantly season their food. Using the maple and walnut wood to denote which shakers are salt or pepper, the user is able to quickly identify which shaker to use. Hidden within the each wood vessel, magnets allow the aluminum lid to be sealed but also easily removable.
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W O O D E N S C R E E N A SS E MB LY 2nd Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2014 In collaboration with Dahee Kang and Kallie McCandless
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TA B L E F O R T E A A N D C O N V E R S AT I O N 5th Year Studio | Blacksburg | Fall 2017
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M A P S T U DY O F S E O U L 5th Year Studio | Blacksburg | Spring 2018
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RESUME KEVIN W GARCIA 5620 Wilson Creek Rd. | Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Cell: 757-322-7583 | kwgarcia94@gmail.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture | Industrial Design Minor Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Dean’s List – GPA 3.7
Spring 2018
Fourth Year Study Abroad Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
Spring 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE Division of Information Technology - Blacksburg, VA Virginia Tech Technology-Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies Graphic Designer Lead for redesigning overall graphic design for logo design, university brochures, etc. Jo Jinman Architects - Seoul, South Korea A branch from OMA HQ Architecture Student Intern Responsible for model making, and a graphic presentation for an exhibition EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Studio Collective - Blacksburg, VA Design magazine aimed at creating an ongoing archive of conversations about design Co-Founder/ Graphic Designer/ Support Staff Advisor Organizing the general layout of magazine Dancing’s Our Poison - Blacksburg, VA A dance organization that hosts weekly dance workshops for the Blacksburg community Co-Director Functions as the artistic director for dance sets Graphic Designer/Executive Board Member Designing a weekly banner for guest workshops on Thursdays
November 2017 – May 2018
June 2017- August 2017
March 2014 – August 2015
September 2012 – December 2016
AWARDS | HONORS | PUBLICATION Pella Prize Finalist - Blacksburg, VA Finalist for top thesis award
May 2018
Shriver & Holland Associates Scholarship - Blacksburg, VA Presented for persistent effort and excellence in studio
May 2017
Fourth Year Fall Competition - Blacksburg, VA Selected for honorable mentions for the Blacksburg Boulders Project
December 2016
Clark Nexsen Architecture Scholarship Recipient- Blacksburg, VA Presented for outstanding work ethic and project quality
May 2016
Dance as Design - Blacksburg, VA Co-authored on a published article that correlates choreography to design research SKILLS Photoshop Graphics
AutoCAD Photography
LANGUAGES English (Fluent)
Tagalog
InDesign Illustrator
Rhino SketchUp
French
Furniture Making Model Making
December 2015
Graphic Layout Design Silk Screen Printing
Korean
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