Maiten Rodriguez: Architecture Portfolio

Hello,

my name is Maitén Rodriguez. I’m an architecture student from Argentina.

I perceive architecture as a reflection of the society in which we live in. Society is continually changing and evolving. Architecture needs to be reevaluated constantly to be adapted to these changes.

I like to incorporate new tools everyday, as well as learn most of the skills that are going to allow me to express myself regardless the society I’m living in, while still being truth to my roots.

WEIGHTLESS

WW STEEL DESIGN COMPETITION - 1ST PLACE

FALL 2021 - 6 Weeks - Revit, Photoshop/Illustrator, Lumion

A “floating” building,

seen from below.

I wanted to create a sense of weightlessness by elevating the terminal building, while preserving the ground plane free of obstructions for people’s use and vehicular circulation. Just like an airplane, people can see the building from below and contemplate how its steel structure works to hold the weight of the FBO terminal.

Even when steel is a heavy material, the building is still able to separate itself from the ground, just like airplanes are able to fly while holding their own weight.

HANGAR INTERIOR

BOLTED CONNECTION:

CANTILEVER STRUCTURE AND STEEL FACADE PANELS

BOLTED ANGLED CONNECTION

BOLTED FRAMED, ANGLED AND SEATED CONNECTION

BOLTED TRUSS CONNECTION

CANTILEVER - RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW

LA BELLA VITA

AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN EXPERIENCE

FALL 2022 - 8 Weeks - Revit, Photoshop/Illustrator, Lumion

A stadium-building experience should be about the before and after a big soccer match, and it should not become a dead zone when the stadium is closed. If there is no activity on the soccer field, the neighborhood can still take pleasure in its surroundings.

The major goal of this design concept was to make it possible for the entire site to become part of the community’s everyday life and activate the zone, not just on game days, but everyday of the year. The design is meant to improve the experience of visitors and the local community; this starts with the stadium grounds and continues inside the stadium.

Any time, any day, local families and town visitors are welcome to spend time at the stadium plaza because the design has created a place for people to meet and get away from the busy downtown area of milan.

THE EXISTING TREE OF LIFE

THE TRANSITION

THE EXISTING TREE OF LIFE a space to sit down by the water and watch the light shows at night

THE TRANSITION existing and new come together, an open piaza that allows visitors to transition from the busy city to a relaxed space

MILANO

MIND DISTRICT

GATHERING SPACE AND SEATING

PLAYGROUND

COMMUNITY SOCCER FIELD

NEIGHBORHOOD “LAKE” STADIUM

a space in which kids can play and be safe, parents can sit around the playground and watch their kids

THE PARK green spaces to embrace Milan’s movement towards a more sustainable future

THE “BEACH” a reason for people to gather around the stadium, picnic space by the water where people can relax

THE “PLAYGROUND”

THE PARK

THE “BEACH”

ALUMINUM LOUVERS SKIN AND ALUMINUM ROOF

SKIN STRUCTURE

TIERS AND ROOF STRUCTURE

SEATING

OVERALL STADIUM

A MOMENT OF PAUSE

GLENN PARTNERS DESIGN COMPETITION - HONORABLE MENTION

SPRING 21 - 5 Weeks - Rhinoceros 6, Photoshop/Illustrator

The space created under this marquee is an outdoor space that does not feel as part of the sidewalk, but instead, it creates an experience that makes people stop for a moment, and enjoy the theater even if they’re not inside the theater yet ...it creates a moment of pause.

I wanted to recreate that moment of pause. A transitional process from the busy city to the inside of the building, the user is outside the building while experiencing a different feeling from being just standing on the parking lot, or sidewalk.

This giant marquee functions as an architectural element that not only creates an space outside the entrance, but it also pulls people to the inside of the building.

The marquee located at the entrance of Aldridge theater, at the heart of Deep Deuce district in Oklahoma City, inspired my design.

After analyzing Deep Deuce district at the heart of Oklahoma City, I became inspired by the marquee located at the entrance of Aldridge theater. It is interesting how this marquee creates an outdoor space that feels as if it is separated from everything surrounding it, but it is still a part of the whole. The space created under this marquee is an outdoor space that does not feel as part of the sidewalk, but instead, it creates an experience that makes people stop for a moment, and enjoy the theater even when they're not really inside the theater yet.

After analyzing Deep Deuce district at the heart of Oklahoma City, I became inspired by the marquee located at the entrance of Aldridge theater. It is interesting how this marquee creates an outdoor space that feels as if it is separated from everything surrounding it, but it is still a part of the whole. The space created under this marquee is an outdoor space that does not feel as part of the sidewalk, but instead, it creates an experience that makes people stop for a moment, and enjoy the theater even when they're not really inside the theater yet.

It was important for this building to recreate that moment of pause, a transitional process from the busy city to the inside of the building, in which the user is outside the building but still experience a different feeling from being just standing on the parking lot.

A MOMENT OF PAUSE

abstraction of the marquee, 2D form is used as inspiration for super marquee

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manipulation of the marquee, only half of the volume becomes part of the super marquee

• manipulation of the marquee, only half of the volume becomes part of the super marquee

This giant marquee functions as an architectural element that not only creates an space outside the entrance, but it also pulls people to the inside of the building. There's a floor to ceiling opening at the entrance that eliminates the boundary between the inside and outside. The entry contracted under the marquee, but when move to the ramp, or the studio, the spatiality changes and the space expands. The interior plan of the building also contributes to this concept of pulling people to the inside, section, and experience

This giant marquee functions as an architectural element that not only creates an space outside the entrance, but it also pulls people to the inside of the building. There's a floor to ceiling opening at the entrance that eliminates the boundary between the inside and outside. The entry is contracted under the marquee, but when you move to the ramp, or the studio, the spatiality changes and the space expands.

The interior plan of the building also contributes to this concept of pulling people to the inside, since it enlarges, in plan and section, and it creates a complete different spacial experience in each space.

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massing of super marquee, creates initial form of design lab

massing of super marquee, creates initial form of design lab

Aldridge Theater, Deep Deuce, Downtown Oklahoma City

of the marquee, 2D form is used as inspiration for super marquee

2ND FLOOR

1. Gallery

2. Classroom 2

3. Maker Space

4. Janitor

5. Storage

6. Terrace

MEZZANINE

1. Studio 2

2. Conference Room 2

3. Storage

4. IT Closet

5. Terrace/Balcony

GROUND FLOOR

1. Reception

2. Conference Room 1

3. Open Office

4. Janitor

5. Electrical

6. Classroom 1

Roof Mechanical, rooftop units

Flat roof

City views

Will Rogers park views

Mezzanine

Studio 2

Conference room

Terrace facing NE, park views

2nd Floor Gallery

Maker space

Direct connetion between work space and exhibition

space

Terrace facing S, city views

Ground Floor

Entrance on W side

Ramp connecting with the galley

Studio 1

Offices

Outdoor spaces

Main Structure for Overhang

Multi-level truss system with a 50 ft cantilever that holds the weight of the marquee

Mezzanine Structural grid

2nd Floor Structural grid Four double height columns that extend from the second floor to the roof

Ground Floor Structural grid Ramp Structure

THE COMMUNITY’S LIVING ROOM

Guthrie citizens define Guthrie as “family”.

Guthrie is a calm city. A place where everyone knows each other, a town where people can feel safe, where they can enjoy their families, and be part of a bigger family, called “Guthrie’s community”.

The visitor center developed from the idea of creating a community living room, a place where all citizens and tourists can come together and enjoy their “family” time. This place is welcoming and leads people in. The interior is cozy and contemporary. People can enjoy a warm cup of coffee by the fireplace and then watch the outdoors through floor to ceiling glass paneled windows while they learn about Guthrie’s rich history.

Red brick is used for the two main volumes of the building, while steel panels are used for the siding of the transitional volume. Traditional and contemporary materials come together to form a harmonized whole, where historical and new meet. Guthrie is a growing city and it is important to modernize the city while maintaining the historical aspect of the place.

FALL 21 - 4 Weeks - Rhinoceros 6, Photoshop/Illustrator

ON THE GROUND

A collaboration with Isaac McCalip and Adam Romero

SPRING 22- 5 Weeks - Revit, Photoshop/Illustrator, Lumion

Responsibilities: Residential tower design, post production of renders and plans.

The word humble traces back to the Latin for “on the ground”. We want our design to be humble, modest, but still comfortable for the people who will be spending their time at this community space.

Architecture is sometimes seen as invasive, specially in a historical neighborhood like midtown Atlanta. The building’s design returns the architecture to the people of Atlanta. The design creates a healthy living environment while still committing to the needs of the under-served communities of Atlanta

This mid rise, mixed use complex is meant to be responsible, modest, respectful, unpretentious and grounded. This is a project meant to create change and innovation. This is architecture that can provide cultural impact and does not ignore the needs of the diverse and growing population that inhabits the city of Atlanta.

column/beam cantilever floor/ceiling panels

CLT stair detail