LUIS VILLASANA PORTFOLIO
Architect / Master of Arts in Architectural Lighting Design Date of birth: January 5th, 1989 Venezuelan Experiment with light,object and space. Invisibility
From a very young age, I had a vision of the world focused in creation through art. Having a great affinity for drawing by observation and freehand style. As I acquired academic knowledge in high school, and later in architecture, it was evident that light was playing a role in my future professional development. Lighting can offer in an architectural project many functional and aesthetic possibilities; It goes beyond the right to have light and shade for human's quality of life, but can also bring sensations and atmospheres that could linger in our minds, and becoming an essential part of our daily spaces and lives. This is my commitment not only as an architect, but also as an architectural lighting designer, to provide light in inhabitable spaces.
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B.Arch. Thesis and Professional Works
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Thesis: Music School
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Home Annex Design
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M.A. Architectural Lighting Design Works
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Master Thesis: Lighting the Heritage CUC
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Contact Information
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1.-Urban Acupuncture: Music School + Youth Symphony Orchestra Architecture design studio 3.10 - Thesis project. (1.0) Caracas - Venezuela
Description: The center of the city of Caracas does not escape from the typology of "foundational grid" that characterizes almost all Latin American cities. However, the oil boom and the subsequent economic development of Venezuela in the middle of the twentieth century led to its transformation; Drastically, the colonial typology that used to characterized this sector, started to vanish with new urban reforms that made appear broader avenues and sidewalks, buildings and skyscrapers; consequently defining the current typology of this center of power of Venezuela: public and private institutional presence, offices and commercial. Unfortunately, this fact accompanied by a growing economic and social crisis during the 80's and 90's decade made the center to lose cultural, residential and recreational notoriety, which are the main uses that helps activate the urban life for the citizen at any time of the day. Identified the problem and potentialities, a proposal is generated to revitalize this important urban center. Made Through photographic and plan survey of the area, to determine potential terrains that would help form a new urban pattern, giving emphasis to the pedestrian. Main objective: Generation of a master plan that will derive in several architectural projects; opting for mixed uses that responds to the needs of the place and will help revitalize the existing urban fabric according to its potentialities. Developing up to one into a preliminary project phase. Projects must have at least one of the following characteristics: pedestrian passage, boulevard, courtyard and plaza.
1) Student Residence + Shops
2) Market + Housing
3) Hotel + shops
4) Music School + Shops
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5) Housing for artists + Shops
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2.-Kitchen and Service Area: Professional project - Interior design July 2017 Parque Caiza Neighborhood - Caracas - Venezuela
Description: Quintero family has the space for the kitchen and service area in their respective apartment, But nevertheless, due to the costs involved in the realization of both areas, the space was still in unfinished, needing a design proposal to structure and finally habilitate the space . Main Objective: To generate an interior design proposal that will manage to integrate and organize the space in an harmonious way, consisting in the kitchen and service area. Taking in consideration the economy of the family, adjusting the design to the budget and resulting in an aesthetically pleasant and inexpensive solution.
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3.-Residential Annex: Professional project - Architectural and interior design June 2018 El Morro II Urbanization - San Diego - Venezuela
Description: San Diego is a dormitory city of Valencia, capital of Carabobo state. In its vicinities there are different universities that gives student life to the city; the growth of the student population, the lack of residences and proper annexes with the basic services and in combination with the flexibility on part from the urban authorities regarding land regulation, makes this territory an attractive point to revalue a property. Main objective: To generate an architectural proposal that responds to the limitations of space provided by the piece of land, without neglecting the basic necessities that must be met for its habitability, and likewise, that is pleasant and attractive to the eye. As for the interior design, it takes into account the flexibility of the space and takes care of having as few walls as possible.
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An A.L.D. Project Within The Heritage Building. Project: Hochschule of Wismar, M.A. Architectural Lighting Tutor: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Architect Jan Blieske. Wismar - Santiago de Chile. 2018 Description: Located in the historic district of Matadero (Slaughterhouse)Franklin, in Santiago de Chile, the colloquially so called "Persa Manuel" has become one of the most popular commercial centers of the Chilean capital, and in turn, has attracted the attention of national and international tourists, looking to experience in first-hand what Santiago has to offer in the cultural area, where you can taste food, buy many items at affordable prices and also get to know interventions from local artists. Since the end of the 19th century, the Matadero-Franklin district has witnessed the evolution and constant expansion of the metropolitan area conforming Santiago. In 1917 the factory of leather footwear and tanneries Aycaguer, Duhalde & will be built until the slaughterhouse ceased operations in the late 70s. After many years abandoned, the ex-factory passed into the hands of the state and its infrastructure and spaces were ceded to merchants,
Main objective: Heritage + Lighting. The architecture project is carried by a student of the Master's degree of the Pontificia de Chile, Architect and the lighting concept for this project will be proposed by the alumni of the degree in ALD, consisting of 6 people and divided in 3 groups of 2 people per group. Luis Villasana + Hyunji Lim. (2nd floor - Warehouse 1 = Exhibition Area and Workshops). With that being said, the following work sample includes my contribution with the conceptualization of the idea for artificial lighting and daylight control proposal, based on the
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING: CONCEPT Highlight the Industrial/Rough character of the former shoe and leather factory. Three-dimensional grid: illuminating columns and beams to maximize the spatiality and aesthetic properties of the material, but without adding or attaching any luminary to the structure in order to keep it as original as possible. Horizontal surfaces: selecting a main source of light to illuminate and prioritize areas of the architectural project. Exhibition and workshop would have the highest lux levels based on the use of each space. Ceiling Surface: a diffuse light that sets a background layer emphasizing verticality. So we could enhance the background generating contrasting in between lights and shadows.
In order to achieve our purpose in terms of the concept, Hyunji and I decided to made custom luminaries based on their function and area of action, Linear luminaries were based on Phillips model adapted with spotlights in their ending framing, and the exhibition area luminary design responded to an extended research based on the way luminaries used to be by the time the factory was active, approximately from 1920's - 1970s. In addition, four spotlights pointing to the nods of the structure were included, so we could fulfill our goal to highlight the structural grid without touching it.
WORKSHOP AREAS
CONCEPT SKETCH
DAYLIGTHING: CONCEPT Regarding the architectural concept proposed by architect Rodrigo glass and steel on the north, south and west on the first floor, a mixed use of daylight control systems and techniques were proposed.
Daylight analysis
Floorplan. Warehouse 1
Technical Solution: Insulating glass with expanded metal + textile sunscreen
MERMET control blindings
OKALUX
3D Sun-Path by andrewmarsh.com. January
Lux analysis by Dialux EVO during 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 14:30 pm and 18:00 pm
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5.-Pracrical Project: Project: Blieske Architects Lighting Designers Tutor: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Architect Jan Blieske. Berlin - 2019 - 2020 Description: During my internship at Blieske Architects Lighting Designers I had the opportunity to collaborate closely for various projects ranging from residential, museum, exhibition, and an office project involving a set of two historical factories with a
The project is located in an irregular plot of approximately 3845 where two old factory buildings and a former post were the only built elements prevailing in the zone, both elements are integrated in the project conceived as offices for a sole tenant. Artificial Lighting Design Concept: Integrate the illumination with the architecture by adding value to the appeal of its historical and contemporary style. Providing safety standards and not to disturb the neighboring residential buildings during nighttime with intrusive lighting. Illumination of the and courtyards areas is intended. Showing the conceptual approach, selection of lighting fixtures, elevations, details and finally photometric calculations in Dialux EVO. Moreover, architecture and landscape architecture concepts will be respected in a way that the lighting scheme should not create a conflict within each other, ensuring a balanced background settlement according to the the overall architecture and landscape during nighttime. Main objective: Provide my own artificial lighting design concept for this
Sketches/ Process: Three lighting situations are intended to be created: 1)
Slightly accentuate the box shape and geometry of the balconies with linear narrow lighting.
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Spot lights with a linear beam horizontal light distribution placed randomly between the planters to create a shadow pattern in the ceiling.
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Inground wall grazer illuminating and accentuating the historical post office to reveal its contrast with the new building.
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COURTYARDS ILLUMINATION: The idea is to provide enough Illumination for users to orient during nighttime, stablishing a hierarchization of slight low light levels to differentiate points of interest/rest/contemplation and circulation areas, with a custom linear lighting fixture that would not disturb with the landscape design.
Courtyard sketch by Atelier Le Balto. Light sketch by author.
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6.-Lighting The Heritage in Public Spaces: Universitarian City of Caracas (CUC) - Venezuela. Master Thesis for Architectural Lighting Design (1.0) Tutor: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Architect Jan Blieske Caracas - Venezuela, August, 2020
Description: This Master Thesis researches the possibilities involving an architectural lighting design for the public areas of the Universitarian City of Caracas (C.U.C acronym in Spanish) Venezuela, enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site since the year 2000, given its outstanding values in the works of art, urbanism and architecture regarding Synthesis of the and the modern movement in Latin American of midst 20th century. A research and site analysis will determine its value and current potentialities and weaknesses, where how a lighting design proposal could give an additional value not only to the C.U.C. but to Caracas public areas as well. Objectives: Being a first attempt for an architectural lighting design concept, that could be suitable in terms of built heritage and exterior lighting through the review of historic and current documentation, in order to achieve a conscious use of current lighting technology. To help contribute to the topic involving lighting the built heritage and exterior spaces, by critically reviewing the standards found in current literature, understanding the site's characteristics, the user's needs, and translating them into lighting design in the CUC.
CUC within Caracas
The CUC has numerous works of art integrated into its architecture and urban planning. Currently, many of its exterior spaces and the same architectural-plastic characteristics are not valued or used correctly due to the lack of a coherent and harmonious plan, respectful with its built heritage and natural environment. Therefore, the focus of this work is in understanding the history of the CUC's conception, use and current conditions and dynamics, looking to provide a safe, unified and meaningful lighting design that could dignify this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
CUC Zonning of faculties, streets and green areas
No Mans Land. Iconic area of the CUC.
Current Conditions 2700 K architectonic lighting, only turned on under special circumstances / events and up to midnight. Enhance the color/ material. Dimmable.
2700 K asymmetric wall washers with LED technology, for works of art. Turned on/off when required.
2700 K LED downlights, following its historical design, and new LED up-lighting to the undulated ceiling, providing a homogeneous illumination. Dimmable.
Historical Monoliths lighting with improved 2700 K LED technology, dimmable.
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COVERED CORRIDORS:
Historical Luminary 01. Retrofit LED classic 100W A60 WW FR ND 1CT/10 W827 1521 Lm
Linear Luminary 01. KALYPSO TC HYDRA HD10 W927 30D IP67 1826,5 (9 units per circuit) DETAIL:
Historical Monolith Luminary Technological update
Cable to Power supply / Dimmer Monolith's concrete element VarioLED HD IP67 Static White. Section
Elevation
VarioLED HD IP67 Static White. Custom length 645mm
Metal sheet for casing the LED luminary and its components inside Monolith structure
Power supply / Dimmer 15 Watts (7.6Wx.30m) LED components door
Inspection
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Neuruppin Workshop. 2018
My Own Luminary. 2018
Illustrations. 2014-2018
Testing of different light situations. Project by Traama Arquitetura. Visualizations by Luis Villasana
Thank you!
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