Portfolio_Winter_2022 by Lucas Becerra

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PORTFOLIO

LUCAS BECERRA

BIOGRAPHY This folio is a collection of works from my architectural studies. I am currently still enrolled at the university of Melbourne, planning to graduate from the masters of architecture with the completion of my Design Thesis in November 2022.

NAME N AT I O N A L I T Y D AT E O F B I R T H L O C AT I O N EMAIL PHONE I N S TA G R A M LINKEDIN

LUCAS BECERRA AU S T R A L I A N + S PA N I S H PA S S P O R T 08/06/1998 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA lucasbecerra8@gmail.com 0 4 3 1 0 5 9 0 74 @lucasbecerra.architecture www.l i n ke d i n.c o m / i n / l u c as- b e c e rra 1 9 9 8

About Me I have been studying architecture for close to 5 years now. Over this time have developed a love for the imperfections and phenomenological details of built environments. From the texture of crumbling bricks to the warmth of a timber hand rail in the sun. These aspects of design often inspire me to question and explore the smaller details of my projects. As a result of finishing my undergraduate under covid-19 lockdown conditions within Victoria, I ultimately decided to go straight into my masters, as I felt taking time to pursue professional experience within Victoria during covid-19 was far less secure than continuing with my education. Overall, I am creating this folio to exhibit the works I have developed throughout my time at university, aspiring to get practice experience while completing my Masters, or at its completion.

E D U C AT I O N THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

BACHERLOR OF DESIGN

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE

Feb 2017 - Nov 2020 Melbourne Australia

Feb 2021 - Current Melbourne Australia

Majoring in Architecture

RHINO V R AY GRASSHOPPER I L L U S T R AT O R PHOTOSHOP INDESIGN REVIT 3DS MAX AUTOCAD SKETCHUP MICROSOFT SUITE

A DVA N C E D COMPETENT COMPETENT A DVA N C E D COMPETENT COMPETENT BEGINNER BEGINNER BEGINNER NOVICE A DVA N C E D

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BIOGRAPHY

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

CONTENTS AUGMENTED MOSAIC SEMESTER 2 2021 STUDIO 19

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BLOCK-DRUM+FIELD SEMESTER SUMMER 2022 STUDIO 02

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HOTEL QUARANTINE SEMESTER 1 2021 STUDIO 18

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199 SPRING STREET

SEMSTER 1 2022

APPLIED ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

P. 3 6 - 4 3

THE LIBRARY OF ESCAPE

SEMSTER 1 2020 S T U D I O D E LTA

CONTENTS

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AUGMENTED MOSAIC SEMESTER 2 2021

I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H W E N Y I Z H U + H A R R I S O N L A N G

Set within the Wester Volcanic plains the Augmented mosaic is a response to the areas under utilization and decline in biodiversity. The response criticisms the current capitalist segmentation of land into arbitrary plots of land, contending that these plains could be some of the most vital farm and parkland in the near future. The augmented mosaic is a seed production and parkland facility which seeks to create a more resilient landscape centered around preserving, expanding and restoring the Volcanic plains natural ecology. The intervention is guided by both first nations knowledge systems and the subversion of modern farming technologies such as infrared and pixel farming. Aspiring to utilize these technologies to optimize the restoration of the land rather than the . This ultimately culminates in a series of architectural interventions which serve as instruments within the landscape. Inspired by Ad-Hocism the different scales of intervention provide the occupant with flexibility to adjust to the farming, production or even leisurely needs of the day. The production facility is defined by 3 different interventions; The seed production facility: a large warehouse typology centered around the processing and storage of seed specimens collected from around the plains; The Satellite outpost: A series of skeletal ad-hoc outposts designed to create a network centered around the main production facility where the production travels to the areas ready to be harvested or managed when unoccupied the outpost remains for potential leisurely occupation; The Rest stop: providing respite from the landscape the rest stop provides refuge for travelers in the western volcanic plains, utilizing the area as pristine parkland. All 3 work together to create an infrastructural network wherin the land can be managed and enhanced from large to intimate scales.

1. Satellite Outpost Model Render 2. Outpost Retractable Fireproof blinds details 3. Production Factory render by Wenyi Zhu 4. Rest Stop Model Render by Harrison Lang 5. Satellite Outpost Collage (P.16)

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1. Main Entry from the “Field”. 2. Metal Gangplank overlook. 3. Walkway to the Attic. 4. Workshop perspective.

5. Kiln Peephole from Workshop. 6. Workshop Operable doors.

S K E L E TA L A R C H O T E L Q U A R A N T I N E SEMESTER 1 2021

The built environment as it stand often wastes large amounts of building materials in order to change small things. The purpose of this project was to envision an architecture made up of discrete parts which could be assembled and disassembled to create built solutions across a variety of briefs. In this instance a skeletal part was made from an organic material; white oak timber. The intention of this project was to create an organic part which would be made from natural materials. In this instance the part has been aggregated to create a temporary solution for covid-19 hotel quarantine within Avalon, Victoria. At the time the design was a response to the inhumane conditions quarantined travelers where restricted to, opting to create the frame work for high ceilings and natural finishes with large windows to capture natural light and free the views of the quarantined.

1. Dwelling Site plan Isometric. 2. Avalon Quarantine site map.

The Major philosophy behind the spatial arrangement of the quarantine hubs is to allow the aggregated part to flow across multiple dwellings while providing privacy for each individual dwelling. Each dwelling was designed to accommodate for a diverse group of individuals and families to make the time within quarantine as easy as possible

2.4 PROTO-PART

70 GLULAM

Having conducted multiple tests with steam bending and other methods of bending timber members to achieve an arc in line with our parts geometry we were directed towards looking into Glulam. Gluman is a structural timber which has been laminated. Essentially timber is sliced into veneer (thin strips of timber) and when it is cut into veneer the timbers material quality becomes less rigid as the thin piece of wood is more pliable and bended from there the timber

WHITE OAK TIMBER Off the shelf 100x60mm timber is put into processing

WHITE OAK TIMBER VENEER Timber is veneered into 10mm sheets.

GLUE LAMINATION

10 sheets of veneer are glued together assembling into a final thickness of 100mm.

BENDING

The timber assembly is cast into shape using reusable formwork.

GLULAM OUTCOME

Glulamin strengthened curved timber 100x100mm

In order to create a structure the part was design to interweave with itself and as the project developed more variations on the part were created to arrive at a kit of parts that was able to create an adequate structure

The main intention behind these hotel quarantine dwellings was to provide quarantined travelers with a relief from compressive spaces. The aggregated part creates a wave like organic form which results in a large ceiling height. This organic form in tandem with the organic materiality of the parts should provide a more calming atmosphere for the 2 week stay relative to the orthogonal and compressed hotel rooms being used. Ultimately the intention of this program was to minimize building waste in the long term through the disassembly of the main skeletal structure at the end of the Avalon quarantine’s usage. 3

3.2 SCALE MODEL

7 The models materiality really aligns with the greater philosophy of the project whereby we create a part which

emphasizes the construction process and highlights the part itself. The curvilinear geometry is complex yet simple and satisfying to look at. The important aspect of moving forward with this part is guring out how to best correct the structural issues within the parts end to end connections.

1. Short Section 2. Long Section 3. Perspective Plan 4. Aggregated Apartments 5. Exterior View 6. Bedroom Interior 7. 1:20 Physical Model Photoset

199 SPRING STREET SEMESTER 1 2022

Serving as a mixed-use skyscraper, 199 Spring Street, is designed to contain commercial offices and a luxury sky hotel. Placed on the eastern edge of Melbourne city Skyline a dichrotic glass double skin facade has been introduced to create a sleek shimmering addition to the iconic Melbourne Skyline. The towers form tapers on the corners achieving an elegant and sleek looking tower which opens up views for the hotel levels while also permitting natural light to penetrate deeper on the office levels. The main focus of this project was to resolve the architectural facade details of a large high-rise building. The overall structure of the high rise is a steel tube on tube with bondek concrete floors.

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CHRISTOPHER ANDONIOFF LUCAS BECERRA XAVIER BARNETT

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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, MASSON RD, PARKVILLE VIC 3010

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CHRISTOPHER ANDONIOFF, LUCAS BECERRA, XAVIER BARNETT

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A tube on tube system has been chosen for this project. 1.1 - 800mm Thick Primary Concrete Core wall 1.2 - 600mm Thick Primary Concrete Core Wall 1.3 - 400mm Thick Primary Concrete Core Wall

CROWN C4: 700 WB DEEP B4: 600 UB. The crown consists will support a glass and mesh facade enclosing the space and protecting from winds for the sky garden.

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SKY LOBBY Structural system steps back again to high rise level as denoted in plan.

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Void is introduced within the core. Circulation shifts to a bank of 3 elevators Chamfering and tapering continue

LOW RISE TO MID RISE Initial Structural step in. Core concrete walls step back from 800mm to 600mm. Major structural columns on the exterior step back from 1200 x 800mm to 900 x 600mm Bondek slabs are shown.

CROWN Trusses are connected to a transfer beam of 2.7 x 2 meters. Trusses open to the north. Encased in class. Major structure is placed to the south to support Shopping levels.

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3D STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS

NAME:

CHRISTOPHER ANDONIOFF XAVIER BARNETT LUCAS BECERRA

DATE: 02/04/2022 ASSIGNMENT: INTERIM 2

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THE LIBRARY OF ESCAPE SEMESTER 1 2020

Many libraraies today have become diluted in their purpose. forgetting above all else the celebration of knowledge. Situated within the cultural hub that is little Bourke street the Library of Escape provides a sanctuary for people to pursue their interests free from the hassle of city life. The private facade and elevation off the ground seeks to shut out the destractions of the city, hoping to facilate an exchange of ideas in a less disruptive setting. The library also seeks to provide a transcendent space for those who work within the city and desire to escape into the world of books.

132-138, LITTLE BOURKE STREET, MELBOURNE

GROUND PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

The ground seeks to seperate the more social programs of the library, containing a public square, commercial book store and cafe. The first floor entered through the sissor staircase serves to creates a distinct serperation between the library and the city. As visitors arrive on the first level they are basked in natural light and timber flooring finishes. While the intention is to close out the city the space is open to the sky as much as possible to illuminate the entire space. The two main volumes are divided in two overarching programs, with the main collection being located to the ward the east and the more social reading areas being located to the west.

1. Western Elevation. 2. South View from Little Bourke Street. 3. Northern View from Corns Lane.