Architecture Portfolio by m.gazel

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO - 2019 Delft, South Holland, Netherlands |Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica

MARICRUZ GAZEL

PROFESSIONAL WORK CARIARI 111

NEW LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF COSTA RICA

MM HOUSE Professional Work_Residence_2013_ Escazu, Costa Rica

ARBOREA FLATS

BAKIA FLATS

JIMSA HOUSE

37 DENT

Professional Work _Mix Use Building: Apartaments, Hotel and Commerce_2019_ Heredia, Costa Rica Office Sauma Architects Role: Head Architect and BIM Coordinator State: Under Development

Professional Work_Government Offices_2015 - 2016_San Jose, Costa Rica Office Javier Salinas Architects Role: In Charge of Overseeing and Finalizing Construction Documentation and BIM Modelling State: Under Construction

Office ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical Role: Construction Documents, BIM Modelling, Inspection State: Constructed

Professional Work_Apartment Building_2014-2015_Santa Ana, Costa Rica Collaboration Between DALab - ART Offices Role: In Charge of Construction Documentation, BIM Modelling and Coordination with Engineers State: Constructed

Professional Work _Apartment Building_2013 - 2014_Santa Ana, Costa Rica Collaboration Between DALab - ART Offices Role: Sales Graphic Material Production, Construction Documents, BIM Modelling, Amenities Design, Inspection State: Constructed

Professional Work_Residence_2014_Alajuela, Costa Rica Office: ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical Role: Design Assistance, and Construction Documents State: Constructed

Professional Work _Schematic Design Apartment Building_2015 - 2016_Barrio Dent, Costa Rica Office: ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical Role: Schematic Design Participation, Sales Graphic Material Production State: Constructed

Professional Work _Residential Complex_2015 - 2016_Managua, Nicaragua Collaboration Between DALab - ART Offices Role: Schematic Design Explorations, Sales Graphic Material State: Constructed

ACACIA ECO-LIVING

DALAB INTERNSHIP WORK

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ACADEMIC WORK PREFABRICATED HOUSE FOR THE CARIBBEAN

FOLDING INTERNET CAFE

NEW CULTURAL FENCE

Academic Work_Residential_2011_Caribbean Region, Costa Rica Veritas University_ Prof: Carlos Azofeifa Partner: Alberto Castillo Role: Conceptualization, Model, Stuctural Joint Design, 3D Modelling, Technical Drawings

Academic Work_Container Design_2007_Pavas, Costa Rica UniDis University_Prof: Karla Apestegui, Javier del Risco Individual Work, Urban Study and Concept Developed with Elisa Marin

Academic Work_Mix Use_2010_San Jose, Costa Rica Veritas University_Prof: David Valverde Group: Daniela Melo, Andres Lara Role: Urban Analyses, Concept Development, Conceptual Model, Section and Facade Drawings

OTHER INTERESTS LEATHER ACCESSORIES DESIGN AND FABRICATION PHOTOGRAPHY

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This portfolio is a sample of architectural work developed including professional and academic projects. For urban and planning related projects please request the urbanism portfolio.

MARICRUZ GAZEL FERRARO

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica Cel: (506) 8993-4982 | Skype: maricruz.gazel E-mail: marigazel@gmail.com | LikedIn: Maricruz Gazel Ferraro

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CARIARI 111 Professional Work_Mix Use: Commerce/Apartments/Hotel_2019 - _Heredia, Costa Rica Office Sauma Architects Role: Head Architect and BIM Coordinator State: Under Development

Render: Frontal View from Main Road

Source Sauma Architects

DESIGN PREMISE This 25,000m2 project was designed for an emerging development group. The project is located at a work hub that includes several office buildings complexes, the new national convention centre and is in proximity to the airport; therefore, the main aim is to provide the complementary services needed in the area. It consists of 3 parking basements, a commercial plaza and 2 towers; one houses a select services hotel with 123keys and the other 113 studio apartments. The second level includes an open deck that provides cover for the commercial plaza and accommodates the pool and other amenities for each tower independently.

Main Street Corner View from West

The design premise came with two main restrictions. First a strict maximum height, due to the proximity of the airport. Complemented by the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement to save 3000m2 of the plot for a future development. The plotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner characteristic provides the possibility of having 3 street facades allowing us to break the programme into two independent perpendicular towers. Each housing a different programme and formal language that is unified by materiality and the repetition of key facade elements.

Main Street View from East

As head architect I oversee the entire conceptualization and design of the project. Took part of client meetings, coordination with engineers, managed a small draftmen group and ensured design compliance with hotel brand standards by participated in constant communication with brand architecture representatives. Additionally, the design process is IPD for which meetings with the contractor are held to make sure design complies with budget. Posterior View

Source Sauma Architects

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DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM

Commercial Plaza

Hotel Drop Off Ground Floor Commerce Diagramatic Plan

Apartment Amenities

Hotel Pool Source Sauma Architects

Second Floor Amenities Diagramatic Plan Produced by Author

Cariari 111 - Professional

APARTMENT COMPLEX

The typical apartment unit consists of 40m2 elongated 10 by 4 rectangle. It is conceptualized as an open space loft type that can cater the needs of young professionals looking to live near their jobs or the possibility of investing in the unit with the aims of renting it to services like Airbnb.

RENDERS

Due to the elongated shape of the unit, the only possible window is at a short end of the apartment. The main concept is to concentrate the main service programme along one of the walls as a linear closet that transforms itself in accordance to the spaces needs; starting as a laundry closet, then it becomes the kitchen and finally the bedroom closet. In this way occupying the whole height of the unit to maximize storage ,leaving the rest of the space as free as possible for the social programme. An additional partition can be added for those who would like some privacy for the bedroom area, however the space is conceived without it.

Renders: Typical Unit

DISEĂ&#x2018;O DE MUEBLE DE COCINA Y CLOSET

Source Sauma Architects

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HOTEL COMPLEX

Much of the design efforts in the hotel were focused on the lobby and public areas. An interior designer, lighting designer and purchasing agent were hired for this purpose and I supervise the work and coordinating the integration of the design to the architecture and relaying the pertinent information to the electrical and mechanical engineers. The aim was to contextualize the design while still complying with brand standards. Much of the design came from the use of natural materials, specially wood and the implementation of modern furniture with a strong modern and tropical colour palette including greens and yellows. For the room types it was decided to adhere to the brand design and standards as to speed up the acceptance process. Therefore, we worked with the proposed material and colour palette options and modified key elements for tropicalization as the artwork and partition screen.

Rendered Elevation: Lounge

Render: Prototype Room

Cariari 111 - Professional

Rendered Elevation: Public Restrooms

Source Sauma Architects

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NEW LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF COSTA RICA Professional Work_Government Offices_2015 - 2016_San Jose, Costa Rica Office Javier Salinas Architects Role: In Charge of Overseeing and Finalizing Construction Documentation and BIM Modelling State: Under Construction

Render: Aerial View

Source Javier Salinas Architects

COMPLEX OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED BUILDING RELATIONS

Future Building National Museum

Central Ave. Blue Castle

Previous Siรณn Highschool

Pink House

Cultural Building 15 St

National Park New Congress Building: With relation to the neighbouring patrimonial and cultural buildings.

The project for the new congress consists of 17 levels, 3 of which are underground, for a total of around 50,000m2. In addition to it, is the design of a plaza with underground parking in the vicinity. The design was awarded to the Salinas office by public tender, after which several redesigns were required.

South Facade of the Buildings Ensemble: Showing the new vertical building to the left and proposed plaza on the right, enclosing patrimonial buildings between them. Source Javier Salinas Architects

Site Plan: Main Interventions

Source Javier Salinas Architects

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The public tender under which the project was contracted required that the plans be developed using BIM technology. My role within the office was as a BIM Project Coordinator. The role included the supervision of the construction documents production, technical support in this area, training staff on modelling issues and finally the preparation of the officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graphics; that is, creating the drawing protocol, the configuration of the initial template, the line thickness configuration, as well as the elaboration of the families of symbols to be used both for this and for future projects.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION GRAPHICS

Main Entrance Detail

New Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica - Professional

Cross Section Through the Main Entrance Source Javier Salinas Architects

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MM HOUSE Professional Work_Residence_2013_ Escazu, Costa Rica Office ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical Role: Construction Documents, BIM Modelling, Inspection State: Constructed

Finished Project: From Garage Access

Source ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical

The project is the residence for a family closely related to the practice. It consists of two parallel volumes that hold the private areas and services; both volumes are joined by one perpendicular to these for the social areas. This configuration makes possible the conservation of an existing tree in the site which becomes a focal point of the house. For this project I am given the development of the complete construction documents in Revit. Therefore, periodic meetings with the Sr Architect where held, in which the progress was presented, as well as proposed solutions and designs for details for approval. In addition, I was able to accompany the construction process by being part of the inspections, developing the necessary workshop plans, as well as the as-built documentation.

DISTRIBUTION PLANS

REVIT MODEL

Second Level

Produced by Author

First Level

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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AND FINISHED PROJECT

Source: ART Arquitectura para la Region Tropical

MM House - Professional

Unbuilt Site

Source DALAB - ART

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ARBOREA FLATS

Professional Work_Apartment Building_2014-2015_Santa Ana, Costa Rica Collaboration between DALab - ART Offices Role: In Charge of Construction Documentation, BIM Modelling and Coordination with Engineers State: Constructed

Render: Lateral View Seen from Amenities

Source DALAB - ART

SITE PLAN

OFFICE BUILDING - FACADE DETAIL

1-Office Building: At the site entrance. 2-Apartment Building: Surrounded by a green area with trees

The project consists of an apartment building with a separate office building at the entrance, the client being a developer. It has 59 housing units of 6 typologies in 3 levels and 4 offices for an area close to 8,000m2 of construction. I was involved in the project from the schematic design up to finishing the construction documents. During the schematic stage, I was part of the design team, I produced the graphic sales material in 2D and coordinate with external consultants the production and quality of the 3D views. In the construction drawings process, I made the complete set of architectural documents for the two buildings, including design and detail specifications. In addition, I oversaw coordination with engineers by leading the weekly meetings. During the process, several large changes had to be solved, including a significant modification in the apartmen typology due to the pre-sale demand and the redistribution of the vertical circulation module for the offices, having already advanced foundations built.

Facade Detail - Office Building

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Co-designed, Detailed and Modelled by Author

OFFICE BUILDING - REVIT MODEL, RENDERS AND VIEWS

Produced by Author

Sales Render

Coordinated by Author Source DALab - ART

Arborea Flats - Professional

Finished Construction

Source DALab - ART

APARTMENT BUILDING - APARTMENT TYPOLOGY

Produced by Author: Also Participated in the Distribution Design Process

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APARTMENT BUILDING - REVIT MODEL AND RENDER VIEWS

Sales Renders Coordinated by Author Source DALab - ART

Produced by Author

Arborea Flats - Professional

Finished Construction

Source DALab - ART

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BAKIA FLATS

Professional Work _Apartment Building_2013 - 2014_Santa Ana, Costa Rica Collaboration between DALab - ART Offices Role: Sales Graphic Material Production, Construction Documents, BIM Modelling, Amenities Design, Inspection State: Constructed

Finished Project: From Street Access

Source DALAB - ART

SITE PLAN

The Site Composed of Two Structures: The main apartment building and the separate amenities.

Bakia is an apartment building designed for a client developer, consists of 39 units in 3 levels and 2 parking basements for around 5 000m2 of construction. It has two types of apartments that on the third level are modified to include a mezzanine. This project was the first one the office developed in Revit becoming part of the learning process. The

Produced by Author

construction plans were developed by a team of three, of which I was part and oversaw producing the complete set of plans. I participated in the meetings with the engineering team and followed the construction process as part of the inspectors carrying out the workshop plans and as-built necessary documentation.

APARTMENT TYPOLOGY

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Finished Model Apartment

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Source DALab - ART

REVIT MODEL

Produced by Drafts Team Including the Author

Bakia Flats - Professional

AMENITIES

The small building for the amenities was my total responsibility. Under the supervision of the principal architect I distributed, designed, elaborated the Revit model and developed the construction documentation.

Revit Model for Construction Documents

Produced by Author

Finished Construction

Source DALab - ART

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FINISHED CONSTRUCTION

Source DALab - ART

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Source DALab - ART

Bakia Flats - Professional

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JIMSA HOUSE Professional Work _Residence_2014_ Alajuela, Costa Rica Office ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical Role: Design Assistance, and Construction Documents State: Constructed

Finished Construction: Main Entrance

Source Constructora MAS

The project came to the office as the forever residence for a young family of 3. The site is in a residential suburb, at a quite warm area of the city and had the unique condition of having three street-fronts. The configuration of the house emerged from these conditions. Accommodating the house in an “L” shape along the most exposed street-fronts enable the rest of the plot to remain as garden for children to play or to host social events. This design also allows to create well ventilated and illuminated spaces by allowing most public areas to have windows opposite each other. As for the programme most services are housed along the longer side, above them the private bedroom areas. Perpendicular to this volume forming the “L” are the social areas in a double height volume that opens to the garden in a terrace. For this project I was involved since the conceptualization and site visit. I actively participated in client visits and aided the design process by exploring different possibilities through SketchUp models. When the conceptual design was finished construction, documentation was entrusted solely to me. This including solving all details needed and adapting the design to any structural or electromechanical coordination required. The process advanced without major complications.

RENDERED FACADES

Lateral Facade

Main Facade

Posterior Facade

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Produced by Author Source ART : Arquitectura para la Region Tropical

SKETCHUP MODEL

FINISHED CONSTRUCTION

Street Corner View

View from the Garden

Main Entrance View

Posterior View

Produced by Author Source ART : Arquitectura para la Region Tropical

JimSa House - Professional

Source Constructora MAS

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37 DENT

Render: From Street Access

Source ART: Arquitectura para la Region Tropical

URBAN CONTEXT - SERVICES

37 Dent was a schematic design for the development of a vertical mixed use building -9 levels and 2 basements- located in an urban neighbourhood with lots of activity and services. The aim was to give the ground floor greater spatial quality by providing the public area in front of the commercial units and relegating the parking to the back of the site. For the preliminary project, 5 types of apartments were designed with the amenities located at a roof top, for a total of 69 apartments of 1-2 rooms. The design was produced by ART in a team of two that included me. Participating in the design of facades and distributions, and the production of 2D sales material. The preparation of other plans and their subsequent construction was delegated to another architecture office.

MAIN DISTRIBUTION

First Level (Ground Floor)

Typical Level with Apartment Typologies

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Produced by Author

APARTMENT TYPOLOGIES

Produced by Author

MAIN FACADE

Produced by Author

37 Dent - Professional

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ACACIA ECO-LIVING Professional Work _Residential Complex_2015 - 2016_Managua, Nicaragua Collaboration between DALab - ART Offices Role: Schematic Design Explorations, Sales Graphic Material State: Constructed

Aerial View of the Complex

Source DALab - ART

MASTER PLAN - HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

Produced by Author

AMENITIES

Second Level

First Level

Produced by Author

Section

Produced by Author

Render

Source DALAB - ART

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The project consists of a residential complex with 6 types of residences differentiated between loft or villas either as duplex or stand alone. The site includes a small natural reserve area that gives the name and concept to the project. My participation in the design of the schematic design was varied and included small contributions in all types of units. However, I had greater participation in the distribution and design of the amenities and the loft building presented here.

LOFTS

Render Lofts

Lofts Site Plan - Each module contains 2 types of lofts of 2 levels each

Source DALAB - ART

Base Level Loft Type 2

Upper Level Loft Type 1

Lower Level Loft Type 2

Base Level Loft Type 1

Loft Complex Posterior Facade - Access to Loft Type 1

Acacia Eco Living - Professional

Produced by Author

2D Graphics Master Plan Indura - Residential

2D Graphics Blue Cassia Villas - Hospitality

Source DALAB

2D Graphics for Master Plan Blue Cassia - Hospitality

Source DALAB

2D Graphics Schematic Designs Blue Cassia Spa - Hospitality Source DALAB

2D Graphics Blue Cassia Rooms - Hospitality

Source DALAB

Sample of my participation in different projects during the period in DALab. Predominantly during the schematic design process.

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VARIOUS WORKS Internship and Architect Work _2011-2015_Various Locations Office: DALab: Design and Architecture Laboratory Role: Production of Sales Graphic Material, Schematic Designs and Models State: Various

Zoning and 2D Graphics Shopping Mall Master Plan Comercial Source DALAB

2D Graphics Blue Cassia Villas - Hospitality

Source DALAB

Master Plan and 2D Graphics Casa Azul - Residential

Source DALAB

Ramqui House - Residential (Model and Construction Details) Source DALAB

Master Plan Schematic Design Punta Barco - Residential Source DALAB

Various DALab - Internship

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PREFABRICATED HOUSE FOR THE CARIBBEAN

Academic Work_Residential_2011_Caribbean Region, Costa Rica Veritas University_ Prof: Carlos Azofeifa Partner: Alberto Castillo Role: Conceptualization, Model, Structural Joint Design, 3D Modelling, Technical Drawings

Render: Frontal View

Produced by Author

COMPONENT EXTRUSION

lateral enclosure panels

internal division panels

flooring panels

mezzanine structure

perimetral enclosure panels

Extrusion of the Main Components: Main structure based on an equilateral triangle and its subdivisions, two enclosure systems proposed: the perimetral that is used for the main structure, and the lateral and internal one which is characterized for being rectangular; finally, a tensile roof for rain water management is added.

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - PLAN

Distribution and Finishes Plan: Indicating the type of enclosure panel to be used in each section. Being a modular and prefabricated structure there are possible variations of the plan, from the linear extension of the original module to the configuration of various units con conform an ensemble.

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lateral enclosure panels

main structure

tensile roof

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - LATERAL FACADE

Lateral Facade: Evidencing the different enclosure panels. The main structure remains exposed at the exterior evidencing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prefabricated character. The perimetral panels can include different opening patterns to adapt to the internal spatial needs.

Prefabricated House for the Caribbean - Academic

The projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective was to design a prefabricated system for a housing solution for the Caribbean Region of the country, which is very prone to floods, high temperature and moisture. Prefabrication assumed the challenge of creating quality living spaces using a limited number of predefined pieces; for which we set out to design the types of ensemble pieces in order to improve the standardization and systematization of production. All of which aimed to decrease the variety of parts so that assembly is easy. Thus, the design consists of a metallic frame parting from an equilateral triangle which constitutes both vertical and horizontal structures and mezzanines. For the assembly of the entire metal structure only 5 different types of joints are required. The external walls are made using prefabricated panels of initially two types, however both are subdivided generating greater variety depending on finishes and the need for electrical or mechanical fittings. Finally, the internal divisions and enclosures in the short facades are made

through rectangular prefabricated panels which are modulated according to the proportions of the main frame. The result is a base module with minimal amount of unique parts but which by its prefabricated nature can also be expanded at the desired moment; either as modules or simply continuing the existing one.

It was a very collaborative process in which ideas where brainstormed back and forth until a sound concept developed. Then responsibilities where divided equally. I was to develop joint details and the 3D images.

ENCLOSURE PANELS DESIGN TYPOLOGIES

Internal Division and Lateral Facade Panels: Solid or with louvers

Perimetral Panels and Supporting Metallic Structure: Each structure supports 3 panels. The panels come in 2 main presentations: with openings and without them.

Though formally 4 main types of panels are designed, as shown, the variety is ampler by modifying the finishes and characteristics of them; like ceramic finishes for wet areas or the inclusion of electro-mechanical fittings.

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JOINT TYPES DESIGN

Simple Joint for the Creation of the Main Frame Structural Frame Joint to Support Second Story.

4 Structural Frames Joint with Tensile Roof

2 Structural Frames in “L” Shape Joint

4 Structural Frames Joint with Tensile Roof and Base Pedestal

4 Structural Frames Joint with Base Pedestal

Prefabricated House for the Caribbean - Academic

Model - Closed

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FOLDING INTERNET CAFE

Academic Work_Container Design_2007_Pavas, Costa Rica UniDis University_Prof: Karla Apestegui, Javier del Risco Individual Work, Urban study and Concept Developed with Elisa Marin

Model - Open

Source Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own

URBAN CONCEPT- FROM INDUSTRY TO GARDEN -

linear park

industrial symbol

(inhabit the container)

the programme

ensure the presence of people by including public space and cultural projects

The intervention area is industrial, dehumanized and lacking quality public space. The intervention seeks to improve the social and ecological systems of the area. Therefore, three main axes of involvement: 1-The creation of a linear garden to humanize the area. 2-The utilization of the industrial symbol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the container- as the means to humanize. 3-The introduction of cultural programme to ensure activity Conceptual Image

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Produced by Elisa Marin

STUDY OF THE CONTAINER AS BASE UNIT - RELATIONS, PROGRAMME, VOLUME

Standard Proportions of Market Containers: The aim is to re-use them as base modules for the creation of public spaces in the industrial area.

expansion / contraction

rotation

addition / subtraction

formal configuration according to programmatic necessities Study of the Volume and Spatial Modifications Applicable to the Container

Study of the Privacy and Accessibility Relations: According to the activityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs

Folding Internet Cafe - Academic

The project is in an industrial area of the country yet is close to dense neighbourhoods of what is considered lower social strata. Being predominantly an industrial area, the site lacks liveable urban spaces along the streets, especially on the main road where there is underutilized space. It is for this condition that the concept of intervention arises: From factory to garden. Looking humanize the environment and build a linear garden along this route. To be consistent with the general concept and looking to humanize

the factory the container is taken as base module, especially due to its worldwide role in the industry. The project parts from this element and looks for ways to transform it, make it habitable and more humane without neglecting his image and structure. As part of the programme to be introduced an internet cafe is proposed as a space to encourage social interaction and increase the accessibility to technology and knowledge. Considering the above, in conjunction with the needs of the site; especially safety

and mobility possibilities offered by the container, the idea of a retractable container is born. This condition ensures the safety of computer equipment during the hours that the facility is closed and allows the container back to its original state to be transported to different locations. The container is opened by means of a small motor that pulls through rails the walls that house the computer equipment, the only element to be built on site are the roof and foundations for its placement.

MODEL - OPENING PROCESS

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SECTION -CLOSE AND OPENSTATES container-fixed roof-fixed computer modules-mobile retractable floor-mobile tracks-mobile hallway-mobile adm. module-mobile mechanic elem-fixed

container-fixed roof-fixed computer modules-mobile retractable floor- mobile tracks-mobile mechanic elem.-fixed hallway-mobile

OPEN

Explanatory Section of the Functioning: In blue and grey the fixed structure, the rest is mobile.

Folding Internet Cafe - Academic

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NEW CULTURAL FENCE

Render: Urban and Programmatic Interactions Study

Produced by Daniela Melo

URBAN STUDY AND CONCEPT -THE NEW CULTURAL FENCE-

CURRENT STATE public and private negate each other IDEAL STATE public and private interact with the other The project seeks an interaction with its immediate context, thus the existing relations are studied. In this light the fence or perimetral wall is now conceived as a space of exchange and interaction a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Fenceâ&#x20AC;?.

The urban area selected has great cultural value. It is proposed to join four blocks to create a rupture in the existing urban morphology evidencing further the change brought by the intervention.

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STRUCTURAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MODULE

An 8x8m module is proposed which pretends to unite the different programmes under the same organizing system. Within this order several rules for the variations are stablished. Amongst them: the module has the

capacity to move 4m in every direction, allowing for terraces to appear and adding dynamism to the facade.

With the aim to include mixed use 1/3 of the area is destined to green areas, another 1/3 to housing and the rest is divided between indoor cultural spaces, offices and parking

MANIFIESTO To create identity. Articulate identities in urban areas and thus create various landmarks in the city through public spaces of interaction. Place value in the interaction between housing and the city rather than isolating housing by itself; therefore, it is important to explore how to design safe housing complexes without recurring to a perimetral fence.

New Cultural Fence - Academic

URBAN AND PROGRAMME RELATIONS STUDY

The current local offer for collective housing foments social segregation and individualism due to the rise of insecurity sentiment. As the study progressed, we began to understand that collective housing is much more than houses or living space, therefore an interest to generate a change in the current practices arose. It is for this reason that the importance of linking housing with public, common or social spaces became relevant. The house brand is more than just a place to live it is defined by relationships, connections: community.

Produced by Daniela Melo

VOLUMETRIC STUDY

Volumetric Exploration: Seeks to maximize visuals, terraces and the relation with the park, through the gradual hight growth. Produced by Daniela Melo

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Collective Housing strives to build community, through a link between housing and the environment in which we live and with greater reason when it is developed in an urban environment. Having a maximum use of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources, un-sectorised services creates a more efficient community in which the buildings tend towards mixed use, our search was focused on how to do so without the use of a fence or faĂ§ade parking spaces.

Local Comercial 180 mts 2

Local Comercial 130 mts 2

Ducto Mec ánico

Local Comercial 130 mts 2

Cuarto Eléctrico

Local Comercial 70 mts 2

Fachada Oeste Main Facade: Demonstrates the need to make the most of the natural north light.

Second Level Plan: Evidences the ample central space for communal interaction, surrounded by a variety of apartment typologies according to the modulation and structure. By Andres Lara

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Local Comercial 70 mts 2

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New Cultural Fence - Academic

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The group worked in an equitable matter, where each decision was discussed until an agreement was reached. There was involvement in the theoretical concepts applied, site analyses, volumetric and programmatic exploration as well as case studies. What was divided were the graphic, drawings and models made. I whole hardly took part in the production or diagrams, site analyses schemes, as well as in model production and SD drawings.

PLAN DRAWINGS AND FACADE

Taller de vivienda coletiva

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Volumetric Exploration: Aims to add dynamism to the project by playing with the modules positioning. Produced by Daniela Melo

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Mondrian

Arabesques

Rectangles

Holes

Zig Zag

Art Nouveau

Hexagons

Nazca

Lace

Leather bracelet designs

Mosque

Butterfly

Braille

Flowers

Liz Flower

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ASI Y ASA Professional Work Leather Accessories Design and Production_2015-Present_Santa Ana, Costa Rica Brand Asi y Asa Individual Work

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A parallel project that was born Christmas 2015 as a way to manufacture my own christmas gifts, supported by the constant need to create. For the time being it has focused on creating accessories for ladies; however, the project is defined as a space for exploration of different forms and creative means, hence the name which roughly means this or that way. After a brief pause, the brand was reactivated in 2018, integrating collaborations with other creatives.

Other Interests - Accessories

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PHOTOGRAPHY Hobby Analogue black and white photographs were taken during courses taken for the Architecture Degree. Colour photographs were taken for a Post-Master Course representing the current state of the Historical Centre of Oderzo, Italia.

Other Interests - Photography

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