Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

2015

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO lynced torres Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX

LYNCED TORRES Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture Texas Tech University College of Architecture Lubbock, TX 2014-2015 select academic work contact: lynced.torres@ttu.edu

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along the grain 3 - 10

the machine 11 - 18

digital media studies 20 - 24

CONTENTS select academics projects 2014-2015 contents //

construction studies 29 - 32

layered trajectories 33 - 49

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bridge- design studio 01 25 - 28

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the farmer’s restroom fall 2014 | prof. Jeffrey Nesbit

Spaces within the structure are organized by the alignment of surfaces. The surfaces are set based on a 2:1 skip row planting system that some cotton farmers utilize. The rows adjust how the structure is situated and control how the program is activated.

Through the extension and position of the surfaces, the circulation runs along the grain, parallel to the cotton rows. There are transitions that slip and travel across the grain and create sub-divisions.

Surfaces along the grain are structural primary load bearing components and puncture through the secondary surfaces and depend on the stability of the other surfaces. these surfaces do not interrupt with the directionality of the structure and create four major zones that are divided into separate strips. They reinforce how the program is organized

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ground while those that remain perpendicular, are

as well as the situational derivative.

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PROJECTED BALCONY

01-A

UP

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MEN’S RESTROOM

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PHYSICAL MODEL

WOMEN’S RESTROOM

2x x

“REST” ROOM z

3 RESTROOM

“REST” ROOM

z

7/3z

REST AREA

B KITCHEN

STORAGE

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z

2/3x

1/2x

A

UP STORAGE

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NORTH ENTRANCE

UP KITCHEN

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PROGRAMMATIC ORGANIZATION spaces set parallel to one another to allow circulation to run along the direction of the cotton rows 3’

15.5’

8’

SECTION 1

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4 HORIZONTAL PLANES

AXONOMETRIC 01 north-east view

structural vertical surfaces reinforce the grain 8 VERTICAL PLANES

2:1 COTTON ROWS

4 VOLUMES

PARAPET ROOF CONDITION

PROJECTED ROOF PLANE (SECONDARY SURFACE)

ELEVATED LEVEL

STUCTURAL SURFACE (PUNCTURES GROUND)

SOUTH ENTRANCE

EXTENDED WALL (RAILING)

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GLAZING

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GROUND CONDITION

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC programmatic sections

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC PRPGRAMMATIC SECTIONS

program to strip coniguration

SERVICE (KITCHEN/ STORAGE)

“REST” ROOM

“REST” ROOM / ENTRY

CONCEPTUAL TRANSLATION SERIES 4 translations

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RESTROOM

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FORM

DIVIDE

SHIFT

EXTEND

SECTION 1

T.O.S. 14.5’ T.O.S. 12.5’

T.O.S. 10’

F.F. 5’ F.F. 3’ F.F. 0’

section 01 SECTION 2

T.O.S. 14.5’ T.O.S. 12.5’

T.O.S. 10’

SECTIONS

F.F. 5’

F.F. 2’

primary structural surfaces puncture the ground as horizontal roof planes extend and reinforce the grain

F.F. 0’

section 02 SECTION 3

PHYSICAL MODEL

T.O.S. 14.5’ T.O.S. 13’

T.O.S. 10’

F.F. 5’

F.F. 2’ F.F. 0’

section 03 SECTION 4

T.O.S. 14.5’

T.O.S. 10’

F.F. 1’ F.F. 0’

section 04 SECTION 5

T.O.S. 16’ T.O.S. 14.5’

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F.F. 5’

T.O.S. 10’

F.F. 0’

section 05

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F.F. 5’

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE south-west view

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PHYSICAL MODEL VIEWS vertical and horizontal surfaces reinforce spatial conigurations and directionality

AXONOMETRIC 02

4 HORIZONTAL PLANES

south-west view

structural vertical surfaces reinforce the grain 8 VERTICAL PLANES

2:1 COTTON ROWS

PARAPET ROOF CONDITION

4 VOLUMES

PROJECTED ROOF PLANE (SECONDARY SURFACE)

ELEVATED LEVEL

STUCTURAL SURFACE (PUNCTURES GROUND)

EXTENDED WALL NOR

(RAILING)

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GLAZING

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GROUND CONDITION

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surface realignment fall 2014 | prof. Jeffrey Nesbit

Different spaces create different interactions.

The change in user density within the structure is what causes the mechanics of the assembly to activate. The assembly deploys up to limits through the processes of extension and rotation.

The progression of being able to fold and collapse within itself as well as expand is what allows for the qualities of space to manipulate and transform.

Secondary surfaces fold and shift into a different position, constructing a new deinition of the space.

In Position 01, There is compressive, horizontally oriented enclosure. Though when activated in habitable, but rather interacted by sight and is elongated and tall, evoking a new experience between the user and space. The angled geometry and the manner in which elements are arranged

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Position 02, the enclosure is no longer completely

generate movement. Adaptability and the variation change in accessibility and how the spaces are deined.

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of the assembly’s alignment is what generates

MOTION STUDY PHOTOS SERIES

MOTION DIAGRAM rotation as a method of deployment is investigated in order to see how the spatial conditions of the object are changed

2x 11”

x

x

x

6” 2x

STUDY MODELS the movement of surfaces is expolored diagrammatically as a procession and later is tested kinetically

10”

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6”

AXONOMETRIC 01 position 01

PATH SPACE

POSITIVE SPACE

TRANSITIONAL SPACE

NEGATIVE SPACE

SURF.01-A-STATIC

SPATIAL CONFIGURATION

LINE 01-A-FRAME

LINE 04-STATIC

space is bounded by the surfaces creating a compressive horizontally oriented enclosure that directs

LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL SPACE ZONE A LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL SURF. 03-MECHANICAL SPACE ZONE B

SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

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SURF. 02 -OPAQUE

LINE 02-SUPPORT

GROUND

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PHYSICAL MODEL VIEWS primary surfaces run along the same grain and generate movement of dependent sub-surfaces

ELEVATIONS

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change in positions alters spatial orientation

SURF.01-A-STATIC

SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

SURF. 02 OPAQUE

LINE 01-A-FRAME

SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL

SURF.01-A-STATIC

LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL

LINE 01-A-FRAME

SURF. 02 OPAQUE

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SURF. 03-MECHANICAL

SURF. 02 OPAQUE

LINE 01-A-FRAME SURF. 03-MECHANICAL

LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL

SURF. 03-MECHANICAL

LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL

SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

LINE 02-SUPPORT

LINE 02-SUPPORT LINE 02-SUPPORT SURF.01-A-STATIC

ELEVATION 01

ELEVATION 02

ELEVATION 03

AXONOMETRIC 02 position 02

SURF.01-A-STATIC

PATH SPACE

POSITIVE SPACE

TRANSITIONAL SPACE

NEGATIVE SPACE

LINE 01-A-FRAME

SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

SPATIAL CONFIGURATION LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL

SPACE ZONE A

postition 02 changes as it unfolds creating a tall narrow space

LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL

SURF. 03-MECHANICAL

SPACE ZONE B

LINE 04-STATIC

SURF. 02 -OPAQUE

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LINE 02-SUPPORT

GROUND

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TRACES trace study drawings record the machine as the elements operate and activate with more precision and reinement

PHYSICAL MODEL

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position 01

PHYSICAL MODEL position 02

AXONOMETRIC 03 position 03

SURF.01-A-STATIC

PATH SPACE

POSITIVE SPACE

TRANSITIONAL SPACE

NEGATIVE SPACE

LINE 04-STATIC SURF. 01-B-STRUCTURE

LINE 03-A-MECHANICAL

SPATIAL CONFIGURATION position 03 creates an open space and offers more accessibility

LINE 03-B-MECHANICAL

SPACE ZONE A

SURF. 03-MECHANICAL

SPACE ZONE B

LINE 02-SUPPORT

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LINE 01-A-FRAME

SURF. 02 -OPAQUE

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GROUND

DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES surface, box study, & platonic solid fall 2014 | prof. Dustin White

Surface study | Points and curves were manipulated in order to investigate how to map points and creaate subdivisions throughout material. Transformative methods including folding, pleating, or pinching created patterns and spatial typologies within the surface itself.

Box study | Transformative operations were utilized

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on a box based on a gridded system. Guidelines managed which areas were to be subtracted from and reinforced areas that speciically broke the system.

Platonic solid | The cuboctohedron was investigated and deconstructed in order to identify its geometric system. It is used as a madule to identify its methods of construction as well as its

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growth in assembly.

X-AXIS TRANSITION SURFACE STUDY objective overlapping folds

X-AXIS TRANSITION X-AXIS TRANSITION

Pinching of a surface is used as a transformative method in order to discover spatial typologies within the surface itself. axonometric view

plan view

overlapping folds

SPATIAL ZONES SPATIAL ZONES lifted surface

LOFTED SURFACE LOFTED SURFACE

CONCEPTUAL TRANSLATION mapping points throughout a network was investigated in order to create a surface with 3 primary interior spaces

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AXONOMETRIC

lifted surface

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AXONOMETRIC

Rec. 01

Rec. 02

BOX STUDY objective Elements formulated from the original embedded grid are subtracted in order to create subdivisions within the box. This is done to crganize and create a system in which elements are arranged.

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Rec. 03

CONCEPTUAL TRANSLATION SERIES

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3 translations

Rec. 04

volumes within the box are subtracted in order to divide it and allow it to opperate as an array of segmented strips that integrate to embody the original volume

1 MODULE 1 MODULE 1

MODULE 1

54.7454.74째 째

FOLDING PROCESS

2 MODULE 2 MODULE 2

MODULE 2 triangle to square connection

PLATONIC SOLID objective Surface manipulation within the platonic solid as well were investigated in order to discover how it is constructed and how it multiplies in order to evaluate its method of construction. Utilizing other volumes allow for a deeper understanding as to how they assemble.

3 MODULE 3 MODULE 3

MODULE 3

CLUSTER APPLICATION

TER APPLICA TION

TION TION

TION

FORM EXTRACTION

BOOLEAN OPERATION FORM 1

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BOOLEAN OPERATION FORM 2 Student Name

INTERIOR EXTRUSIONS interior extrusions

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ASSEMBLY TO SURFACE INTERACTION point to point and edge to edge assembly

GATION

NTERIOR EXTRUSIONS NTERIOR EXTRUSIONS

23 // bridge

stereotomic and tectonic assembly spring 2014 | prof. Lionnel Plummer

The ive scalar spaces throughout the structure were activated throught the operation of extending, wrapping and puncturing. The traces within the palimpsest/datum were utilized as the base for the cut and the planar mass. Once the cut was made, the planar mass was created so that it integrated with the palimpsest via the operations. Through the progression, the main focus relied not individually to the operations but rather the qualities of the spatial consequences created. The linear elements connect to the extrusions of the planar mass and shift, enclosing and formulating boundaries. The planar mass activates smaller scaled spaces by transform into larger extensive spaces. Every moment a planar element reaches the boudnaries of the assembly, it shifts and connects back to

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extending linear elements, they transition and

the planar mass. Because the linear and planar generate the network and system from the core.

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elements pierce through the planar mass, they

SECTION 01

SECTION 02

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SECTION 02

SECTION 01

OVERALL PHYSICAL MODEL mass, line, point connection

3 linear volumes

palimpsest

plane to plane linear connection

bounding volumes

vertical connection

shift according to palimpsest

shifted plane bounded edge

connects bounding plane to planar mass

CONCEPT TRANSLATION SERIES 4 translations

elements bound the limits and connect back to the palimpsest in order to formulate spatial conigurations throughout the interior

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SECTION 01

SECTION 02

SECTION 03

SECTION 04

SECTION 05

PHYSICAL MODEL VIEWS Masses are extensions of the palimpsest.

Planes are extensions of masses.

Lines are extensions of both.

Changes of elements create a shift in boundary direction

AXONOMETRIC

PHYSICAL MODEL DETAIL

01

02

PHYSICAL MODEL DETAIL 03

organization of spaces continue and integrate the palimpsest in order for spaces to work holistically

04

05

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join!, cut!

fall 2014 | prof. Mari Michael Glassell Join! | In order to study basic connection, two joints are constructed. Joint 01 as a inger joint and is built in order to understand the inherent qualities of the wood. Joint 02 is kinetic and tests the multiple ways two parts can join yet alter in form in different ways.

Cut! | Transformative operations were utilized on

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a box based on a gridded system. Guidelines managed which areas were to be subtracted from and reinforced areas that speciically broke the system.

JOIN! STUDY

SPLINE JOINT basic wooden joint

objective Approach force and connection within construction by designing two joints.

Joint 01 tests the inherent ways of wood joinery. Joint 02 is kinetic and tests how the material is manipulated through movement.

FINGER JOINT kinetic joint

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joint 01

joint 02

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OVERALL PHYSICAL MODELS joint 02

CUT! STUDY objective in collaboration with Josh Hafel and Marissa Williams

MID PROCESS SKETCH EDITS with quick assembly as a priority, the design choices included with the gridded structure and projected facade were editted in order to reinforce eficiency

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Construct a diagramatic assembly that utilizes stereotomics, tectonics, and the connection between structure and materiality.

OVERALL PHYSICAL MODEL

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION ELEVATIONS

PHYSICAL MODEL VIEWS

PLAN

construction studies //

the use of simple connections through the bolted facade, interlocking wood, and stacked wood base reinforce quick assembly

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33 // elevated trajectories

device, ield study, bathhouse spring 2015 | prof. Mari Michael Glassell

Device | The device was designed under the inluence of the diagram. The diagram studies the object/ield relationship between an apple slicer and the result of the substances poured through it (glue, ink, and soap). The device controls the way the substances travel within 3 seperate trajectories.

Field Study | Fields were extracted from the device and the studied site in order to modify 3 layered trajectories that converged. Each path has the information gained by the poured substances.

Bathhouse | 3 seperate elevated trajectories act as a reoccuring system that was modiied in the new site. Program, as a response to changes in elevation within the site (surrounding buildings, retaining walls, etc.), controlled areas of circulation,

elevated trajectories //

a seperate access and follows conditions based on

cluster, and activation. Elevation change within the bathhouse controlled physical vs. visual access became public or private.

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between the paths. This determined whether a path

DEVICE objective Control how the substances (glue, ink, and soap) react to the designed ield (device) according to the the information extracted from the original apple slicer pour with 3 seperate trajectories.

DIAGRAMMATIC MODEL DETAILS

SUBSTRATE DIAGRAM

TEMPO DIAGRAM

MATTER DIAGRAM

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3 areas of greatest activation between substances translated in 3 dimensions

HYBRID DIAGRAM The diagram demonstrates the 3 zones of greatest activation between substances over time during the original pour. Glue travels linearly. Soap clusters and expands within the 3 zones and redirects within the “in-between� transitions. Ink, light and quick, collects and is demonstrated in the z-axis.

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organization of the seperate layers allow the substances to overlap without actually coming into physical contact

ink

soap

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glue

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES the 3 trajectories are distinguished throughout the sequences of the device

PLAN VIEW

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FILM STRIP

FIELD STUDY objective Utilize ields made from the device and site to organize activation using 3 trajectories allowing changes in elevation to act as a key role in physical vs. visual access between the paths.

SITE FIELDS

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local interactions within the site

BASE SITE PLAN various scales studied throughout the site

FIELD ields from the device and site were integrate and were scaled, situated, oriented, and modiied in order to create an object and ield that reinforce one another

DIAGRAMMATIC MODEL DETAILS Each trajectories utilizes change in elevation in order to offer visual access to other trajectories. Each trajectory controls activation and circulation in different manners.

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BATHHOUSE objective

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Organize 3 overlapping and elevated trajectories according to elevation change throughout the site. Elevation change throughout the trajectories determines circulation and activation.

CONTEXT MAP in collaboration with

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Lawson Spencer and Matthew Roye

evaluates the program and activation of the area surrounding the site

north-east view

MAY 10, 2015 8:43:31 P.M.

MAY 6, 2015 6:34:57 P.M.

MAY 9, 2015 9:48:55 A.M.

MAY 7, 2015 3:42:20 P.M.

MAY 8, 2015 6:43:46 P.M.

north view MAY 6, 2015 6:22:59 P.M. MAY 8, 2015 6:37:59 P.M.

MAY 10, 2015 8:40:58 P.M.

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MAY 7, 2015 3:41:13 P.M.

MAY 9, 2015 9:47:37 A.M. MAY 6, 2015 6:23:09 P.M.

evaluaties elevation change across the site

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SITE PANORAMICS

DIAGRAMMATIC MODEL DETAILS visual access between the trajectories through the manipulation of elevation change

SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES

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using the spatial typologies derived from the ield study in order to organize program

PROGRAM BLOCKS studies the integration of event, operation, and transition spaces

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RHYZOME MAP 44

spatial typologies organized according to information across the site

SECTION 4

SECTION 4 PRIVATE SHOWER 32 SF DOOR THRESHOLD (CLEANSING) 1 OCCUPANT PER GLASS, SILHOUTTES 60°

WATER WALL THRESHOLD

HOT BATH

PLUNGE POOLS 600 SF DROP IN (HEALING) 1 OCCUPANT PER ENCLOSED ALL SIDES, STRAIGHT VIEW OF THE SKY 36°

DN

SECTION 1

COLD BATH 1400 SF

1400 SF

DROP IN (HEALING) 5 OCCUPANTS COMPARTMENTS VIEW OF SKY, PEOPLE 100°

DROP IN (HEALING) 5 OCCUPANTS COMPARTMENTS VIEW OF SKY, PEOPLE 36°

DROP IN (HEALING) 5 OCCUPANTS COMPARTMENTS VIEW OF SKY, PEOPLE 100°

DN

DN

DN

DN

LINEAR BATH 32 SF

LINEAR BATH

DROP IN (HEALING) 2 OCCUPANTS PER SILHOUETTES AND SKY 60°

WATER WALL THRESHOLD

PUBLIC SHOWER 32 SF WATER THRESHOLD (CLEANSING) 2 OCCUPANTS PER GLASS, SILHOUTTES 60°

SECTION 2

HOT BATH

1400 SF

1400 SF STAIR DESCENT (RELAXING) 15 OCCUPANTS PEOPLE 90°

UP

UP

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RESTROOM

MASSAGE ROOM/ CHANGING ROOM

PUBLIC BATH

600 SF

STO

1400 SF

600 SF

250 S

STAIR DESCENT (SWIMMING) 40 OCCUPANTS FIRST FRIDAY 72°

DN

MUD ROOM 180 SF WATER THRESCOLD (CLEANSING) MULTIPLE OCCUPANTS STREAMS OF LIGHT 60°

SECTION 3

RESTROOM DN MUD ROOM

MASSAGE ROOM/ CHANGING ROOM

220 SF

600 SF

600 SF

WATER THRESCOLD (CLEANSING) MULTIPLE OCCUPANTS STREAMS OF LIGHT 60°

UP

UP

DN

DN DN

PUBLIC SHOWER 32 SF DN

WATER THRESHOLD (CLEANSING) 1 OCCUPANT PER GLASS, SILHOUTTES 60°

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ENTRY/ EXIT

ENTRY/ EXIT

ENTRY/ EXIT

PLAN event spaces organized along the trajectories while operative spaces are set between them

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PLUNGE POOLS 600 SF DROP IN 2 OCCUPANT PER VIEW OF MOVING PEOPLS, AND WATER WALL THRESHOLD SILHOUETTES 90°

DN

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

PRIVATE BATH 100 SF GLASS ENTRY/ RAMP DESCENT (HEALING) 10 OCCUPANTS ENCLOSURE, VIEW OF THE SKY 100°

UP

DN

COLD BATH

UP

1400 SF DROP IN (HEALING) 5 OCCUPANTS COMPARTMENTS VIEW OF SKY, PEOPLE 36°

RESTROOM/CHANGING ROOM

DN

580 SF DN

DN DN

DN

DN

PUBLIC SHOWER 32 SF

DN

WATER THRESHOLD (CLEANSING) 1 OCCUPANT PER GLASS, SILHOUTTES 60°

WATER WALL THRESHOLD

STORAGE 115 SF

DN

CONCESSION/TOWELS

ORAGE

100 SF

SF

LINEAR POOL 100 SF STAIR DESCENT (SWIMMING) 10 OCCUPANTS FIRST FRIDAY ENTRANCE ABANDONED BUILDING AND SKY 72°

UP

DN

UP

UP DN DN DN

MUD ROOM 50 SF

LINEAR BATH

WATER THRESCOLD (CLEANSING) MULTIPLE OCCUPANTS PATH 60°

1400 SF STAIR DESCENT (SWIMMING) 5 OCCUPANTS FIRST FRIDAY 72°

TICKETING/ ENTRY

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1’: 1/8”

PHASE 03: PERFORMANCE | 2502 ARCH | LYNCED TORRES | GLASSELL

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VENUE J

N

6’ 3’

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TICKETING/ ENTRY

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SECTIONS north view

section 01

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section 02

section 03

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE south-west view

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

AXONOMETRIC SECTIONS

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trajectory 3

section 1

section 2

section 3

section 4

section 5

trajectory 1

trajectory 2

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES evaluates visual access between trajectories

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OVERALL PHYSICAL MODEL

RÉSUMÉ (830) 335-7702 contact: lynced.torres@ttu.edu

education

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Texas Tech University 2013- expected 2016 Cumulative GPA: 3.835

Eagle Pass High School

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// resumé

2009-2013 Cumulative GPA: 4.0

orginizations

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-AIAS // the American Institute of Architeure Students (2014-2016) -Knights of Architecture (2014-2016) -Hispanic Students Society (2014-2016) -Golden Key International Honor Society (2015-2016) -National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2014-2016)

skills

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-Autodesk: AutoCAD, Revit -Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Flash -Rhinoceros -Vray -Sketchup

awards

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-Dean’s List (2013-2015) -President’s List (2014-2015) -Mike Moss Endowment (2013-2014) -Presidential Scholarship (2013-expected 2017) -Buran Calvert AIA Scholarship (2015-2016) -AP Scholar with Honors (2013) -CROP05: (2015) several works were selected for the publication that showcased the best student work produced in the Texas Tech University College of Architecture

volunteer experience

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-Student tutor: (2012-2013) (144 hrs.) mathematics tutor for morning program at Eagle Pass High School

-Guiding Angels Mentor: (2012-2013) (30 hrs.) Mentorship program within Eagle Pass in order to offer guidance to elementary students transitioning into the next level of education -Candles for Life: (2012-2013) created and designed brochures to promote funding and donations for the Breast Cancer society in Maverick County -Coach: (2012-2013) resumé //

volunteer coach for the Eagle Pass High School Summer Volleyball League

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“Space is essentially a mental construct. � -Lebbeus Woods