LUIS VAZQUEZ
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
BIO
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Committed and driven full-time student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Growing up with a passion for art and wonder for the built world architecture quickly became my number one choice for my career. I actively seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and improve my design capability, and to apply my skills and critical thinking. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL I Anticipated Graduation Date - May 2023 Bachelor Degree, Architecture Harold Washington College Chicago, IL I Graduated - May 2020 Associate Degree, Architecture Range Design and Architecture I Architectural Associate Chicago, IL I June 2021 - Present - Revit modeling of as-built projects to be renovated and furniture pieces to be included in projects - Render and illlustrate projects to be shown to clients and to be published on social media/Range website - Compose schematic and design development drawings to be shown to clients and contractors Leoparado Companies I Program Engineer/Field Intern Chicago, IL I March 2019 - June 2019 - Shadow the Superintendent at the Rush Road Home project site - Participate in Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) weekly meetings, reviewing all job site issues and schedules - Conducted site safety walks with Leopardo Site Safety Coordinator One Million Degrees I Program and Development Intern Chicago, IL I April 2018 - May 2020 - Fundraising: data entry/clean up, revenue processing. mailings(acknowledgment letters, donor outreach) - Communications: call campaigns, support scholar/ alumni-facing communications, website management - Office Management: answer and direct phone calls, organize and schedule meetings for the CEO
SKILLS
Software - Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, and AutoCAD Sketching, Illustration 312 678 5503 lvazquez1@hawk.iit.edu
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CYCLE CENTER
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CHI-ARTS
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
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ARTWORK
I CYCLE CENTER PROFESSOR - STEVEN PANTAZIS SPRING 2021 Biking has a rich history in the city of Chicago, but falls to the side in a vehicle urban environment. The Chicago Cycle Center aims to rejuvenate the city cycle culture by providing a storage and social hub for cyclists and the Chicago community. The design inspired by “Dynamics“, a word derived from the design and feel of riding a bike. with Shruti Thakkar
GALLERY
SOCIAL CONDENSER
SOCIAL CONDENSER
STORAGE
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
SHOWERS AND LOCKERS
ADMIN
BIKE SHOP
BREAK ROOM
JNTR
SERVICE COUNTER/ STORAGE
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
BIKE STORAGE
GALLERY
RECEPTION
SOCIAL CONDENSER UP
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
LOADING BIKE STORAGE
BIKE REPAIR
CAFE
MECHANIC
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLANS
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SOCIAL PRIVATE
SOCIAL PRIVATE
BIKE PRIVATE
BIKE PRIVATE
BIKE
BIKE
SERVICE
SERVICE
1 - INITIAL PROGRAM MASS
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SERVICE
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SERVICE
2 - PROGRAM REARRANGMENT
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PRIVATE BIKE
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BIKE
BIKE
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3 - PROGRAM WRAP
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4 - DYNAMIC
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PRIVATE BIKE
SERVICE BIKE
BIKE
SERVICE
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5 - BEND
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DOUBLE FACADE
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CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
BUILDING SECTION
WALL SECTIONS
This building utilizes a double skin facade, composed of either two layers of clear glazing, or a layer of clear glazing and the bike storage acting as the second layer of protection. SECTION AXON - HIGH PERFORMANCE FACADE
SOCIAL CONDENSER/BIKE STORAGE
II CHI-ARTS PROFESSOR MASON PRITCHETT SPRING 2021 A renovation project to provide a new home for the Chi-arts high school, transforming the existing masonry building into an educational environment that cultivates imagination and expression to the Chi-Arts students. The subtraction of structure allowing for new program that is visible and add a space for student interaction/expression.
EXISTING STRUCTURE - MASONRY W/TIMBER STRUCTURE
SUBTRACT FIRST LAYER OF STRUCTURE
ADD STEEL REINFORCEMENT
BRIDGES THAT CONNECT THE TWO FACADES
DESIGN/STRUCTURE PROCESS
LOUVERED ROOF
Light penetrating overhang that allows optimal light to enter active rich areas of the program; the swimming area and the atrium
PROGRAM BRIDGING OUT
Bridges from the inner to the outer facade allowing for greater visual connection between the students and space for imaginative thought
OPENING FACADE
The first two levels of the facade designed to open up to the exterior allowing for interaction with the community and spreading art and program beyond the school
ADDED THEATER
Acting being one of the bigger programtic keys to Chi-Arts, a below ground addition allows for a optimized performance
PERSPECTIVE SECTIONS
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BRIDGE AND THE TWO FACADES
OPENING FACADE
APPROACHING THE FACADE
III PROFESSIONAL RANGE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Bondi Beach - Sydney, Australia
606 House - Chicago, IL
River City - Chicago, IL
Armitage - Chicago, IL
IV ARTWORK Growing up I’ve always held an interest and passion for art and continue to explore my interest alongside my architectural studies. Composition, shade, light, balance and focus are skills that I developed as an artist and that have helped me grow as an architect.