MARIO MEDINA VILELA ARCHITECTURE UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO
“To stay creatively fit, we must keep our minds enganged and on the move - because the greatest enemy of creativity is nothing more than standing still�
Todd Henry
Welcome!
EDUCATION
Mario Medina Vilela Architect · Designer ∙ Creative Seeker
2016
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design| U. of Houston Bachelors of Architecture | Cum laude
2015
Institute für Architekturtechnologie TU Graz | Austria European Metropolis Study Abroad Summer Program
EXPERIENCE + AFFILIATIONS 2015
AIAS President Chapter| U. of Houston To lead, sustain and envision the AIAS chapter of forty five members at the University of Houston. Other tasks include to provide better dynamic opportunities to develop and execute academic, professional and social events for AIAS members and students within the College of Architecture and Design.
2014
Architectural Design Intern| Frankel Building Group Residential drafter using Cad and Revit softwares. Other tasks included use of Adobe suite for marketing purposes.
2014
AIAS Professional Coordinator |U. of Houston Primary role is to provide student exposure to the professional field. Other primordial duties were to execute professional events such as Firm tours, workshops, and networking events for AIAS members and students.
2014
Freedom by Design National Advisor| US Served as an advisor and advocate for the Freedom by Design Group Advisory Group (FBDAG) on the AIAS National Level.
2013
AIAS Store Manager | U. of Houston Responsible for upkeeping, managing and do monthly restocking for a student run store inside the College of Architecture and Design.
193 Macondray Dr. Humble, Tx 77396 281.235.6356
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mamedinavilela@outlook.com
I am architect, designer and a creative seeker. Throughtout my academic career, I have discovered a philosophy that entails design as an interdisciplinary, collective effort to respond to contemporary needs and future issues. I believe great design is the result of collaborative work combined with passionate, innovative, sensitive values that transforms a place or object into a unique solution that responds to human needs. I am passionate, self-driven,hardworking and willing to go above and beyond to design spaces or objects that best fit our lifestyle.
SKILLS Drawing Rhinoceros AutoCad Revit Grasshopper
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Editing / Graphic Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Vray Render Web Design Microsoft Office Production Laser Machine CNC Router 3D Printing Wood shop tools Languages English Spanish French
References upon request.
ACHIEVEMENTS 2016
NAAB Accreditation Team AIAS Representative Accreditation team member to visit the University of Notre Dame.
2016
Borders + Boundaries Studio Publication | TU Graz - U. of Houston Stitching Cities project featured in the Study Abroad joint studio volume Publication link (forthcoming)
2016
Collective Works Vol. 4 | U. of Houston Chapel project featured in student work volume published by the College of Architecture and Design. Publication Link (forthcoming)
2015
European Metropolis Joint Studio | TU Graz - U. of Houston Collaborated with students at TU Graz to work on a Master plan project at the border of Bad Radkesburg (Austria) and Gornja Radgona (Slovenia).
2015
Gerald D. Hines Scholarship Recipient| Houston
2014
MakerStudio Product Showcase | Houston, Tx. Vas product exhibited and sold at Space Montrose, as part of an Architectural/ Entrepenurial course.
2014
Park(ing) Day Project Showcase | U. of Houston Annual project exhibited at the University of Houston as part of a worldwide movement that advocated and creates awareness of the use of parking spaces within cities as potential green, public, collective spaces.
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TRAVEL
ARCHITECTURE Paradox Chapel_09
chapel + crematorium in Glenwood Cementery
Borderless_17
a soccer academy at the border of Austria and Slovenia
Urban Patios_25 spa + wellness center
Fabrication of Landscapes_33 a waterfront levee for Galveston Island
Eklektik Art Maker_45
an collective artistic hub for Istanbul
DESIGN BUILD VAS_57
entrepreneurship, product design
Sunscreen_63
digital Fabrication, D3 - Exhibition
Park(ing) Day_69
a social experiment with parking infrastructure
ADPS_73
prosthetic design online database
Bon Voyage_77 a world journey
TABLE OF CONTENTS Selected Works
PARADOX CHAPEL The idea for the project is to create an “Axis Mundi, a place of security or equilibrium” , defined by a Chapel and a Crematorium [ Life and Death ]. This approch is created through architectural elements that identify the domains of Life and Death within their phenomenological experience. featured in
CW4 COLLECTIVE WORKS
Houston, Texas Prof. Kevin Story 3501 Studio
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// AXIS MUNDI The project evolved from the theoretical concept of Axis Mundi. Axis mundi is recognized to be the center of two revolving forces such as life and death. In simple terms, it is the space that connects them and becomes a place of contentedness that would help transition the spiritual passage from one to another.
Initial Sketch
The project embarked on figuring a language that would respond to the philosophical concept of the "Axis Mundi". Thus, in order to understand the concept, a series of models were constructed to understand its materiality, organization and spatial quality. Once the concept was established, it was clear to say the Chapel program reveal characteristics of lightness yet majestic. On the other hand, the Crematorium pertain more to the absence of life quality, which was symbolized through more private, dark spaces. The models adjacent were critical to understand the concept and the philosophical value of the project in the early stages of the process
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Concept study models
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Lamentation Space
Crematorium Entry
Chapel Entry
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Chancel Stage / Altar Private Office
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Final Model
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Longitudinal Section
Chapel View 12
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Chapel Roof detail
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Wall Section Detail 14
Exterior View
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BORDERLESS Border-less is part of a joint studio collaboration of a Sport Complex master plan at the border of Austria and Slovenia. The project is a Soccer academy adjacent to a soccer field. The design intent is to programatically design the building around the soccer field to allow a transparency and translucency of internal and external visual connections to reinforce the soccer experience. featured in
BORDERS + BOUNDARIES Joint Studio
Badrakesburg, Austria Gornja.Radgona, Slovenia Prof. Dietmar Froehlich 5500 Studio
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Concept Diagram
Bridges
Building layout
Circulation
The project entailed developing a Master plan at the south border of Austria and Slovenia. The goal of the project was to create a Sport Masterplan that would blur the border, connecting the neighboring neighborhoods and establishing a smoother, communal transition from one place to the other.
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Sport Complex Master Plan
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Building Orientation
Ground Floor Plan
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Field Depression
Building Entry
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Views // Farm crops
Soccer Building
Building Plaza
Cross Section
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Second Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section
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Midterm Review
Site Visit
Studio, Graz
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URBAN PATIOS Located in Midtown, Houston, the new Spa and Wellness Center is a building of an introverted personality due to the chaotic, fast paced lifestyle of Houston. Thus, the design intent is to create two courtyards that function as focal points for interior views as well as light wells.
Houston, Texas Prof. Donna Kacmar 4510 Studio
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Building Evolution
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South Elevation
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4 mm. Alpolic Zinc Composite Panel Alpolic Cladding Fastener Waterproof membrane 5/8� Sheathing Polyreutane Foam Insulation 8� Metal Gauge Stud Drywall
Wood Interior Panels
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Wall Detailed Section
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HVAC
Structure
Spa Hall Space
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Courtyard Models
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Courtyard Models
Longitudinal Section
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LANDSCAPE FABRICATION A levee to protect Galveston from future sea water surges. The project aims to revitalize its experience through the fabrication of Galveston’s existent landscapes that respond to the context of three existent districts bordering it.
Galveston, Texas Prof. William Truitt Prof. Thomas Colbert 5500 Studio
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Urban Fabric
Green Fabric
Existent Infrastructure
The project intended to revitalize the industrial edge of Galveston by introducing a levee that would protect the city from future water surges and establishing a fabricated landscape. First, the project recognized the city as zones. This would help us set parameters to develop the entrances and major nodes of the new masterplan. Second, natural landscapes were recognized to be part of the Galveston's island. Taken this research as a catalyst, the design developed fabricated landscapes that responded to the site context, zones, and future development of the city. Lastly, once the fabricated surfaces are applied along the city edge, the urban expansion became important to create a cohesive masterplan.
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SHRUB THICKETS
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SWASH ZONES SHORE BARS
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RECREATIONAL NETWORK
TRANSPORTATION
Concept Drawing
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URBAN EXPANSION
CIRCULATION
SURFACES
LEVEE
TOPOGRAPHY
WATER EDGE
GALVESTON CITY
Exploded Axonometric
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Pier View
Aerial View
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FABRICATED LANDSCAPES
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EKLEKTIK ART MAKER Modifying the theory and concept of the “Madrasa� as a symbol and place of [education] of Islamic [culture], the thesis proposes a manipulation of the Madrasa to transform the type into an informal public Caravanserai to act as a building that brings together tradition, culture, learning, and trade values.
Istanbul, Turkey Prof. William Truitt Thesis Studio
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Thesis Drawing
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This thesis envisions the hybridity and evolution of the Madrasa and Caravanserai typology as a strong cultural identity of its history and collective work. The project acts as a place where art making is created through exchange of unconventional, interdisciplinary activities that reflect the different socio-cultural layers of an eclectic Istanbul, integrating urban activities and form.
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Istanbul's Urban Growth
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Ukraine
Russia
Romania BLACK SEA Georgia
Bulgaria
Armenia
Greece
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Syria Cyprus
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Immigration / Trading
TARLABASI site
Tarlabasi
Istanbul's Issues
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Azerbaijan
SARIYER ARNAVUTKÕY
EYUP
BEYKOZ
SISLI
KAGITHANE BESIKTAS
BAYRAMPASA
FATIH
UMRANIYE
BEYOGLÛ ÜSKÜDAR
EMINONU GÜNGÖREN
ZEYTINBURNU ATASEHIR
BAKIRKÔY
PENDIK
MALTEPE marmara sea
Regional Districts KARTAL
PIYALEPAŞA FETIHTEPE
PIRI PAŞA
KAPTANPAŞA
YENIŞEHIR
HACIAHMET
ISTIKLAL
KEÇECI PIRI
KOCATEPE BÜLB ÜL
BOSTAN KULAKSIZ KULAKSIZ
OLD TOWN
CAMI IKEBIR
KADI MEHMET
SURURI MEHMET EFENDI
KÜÇÜK PIYALE
KALYONCU KULLUĞU
KAMER HATUN
YAHYA KAHYA
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KULOĞLU ŞEHIT MUHTAR
HÜSEYINAĞA
KATIP MUSTAFA ÇELEBI
KULOĞLU GOLDEN HORN
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BOSPHORUUS STRAIT
ŞAHKULU HACIMIMI EMEKYEMEZ BEREKTZADE MÜEYYEDZADE
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KARA MUSTAFA PASA
Marmara Sea
Beyoglu's district zones. Beyoglu: a modern city
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Program Analysis: Madrasas Case Study: Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Cami
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COLLECTIVE Lobby/ Reception Desk Cafe Small Kitchen space Common Space - 100 Seating Offices Conference room Copy room Storage Learning Commons
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PAINTING Painting Studios Pottery Studio Sculpture Studio Exhibition space Storage Sink room Kiln
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FASHION Design Studios Exhibition/ Runway space Workshop space Large Dressing room Storage DESIGN Digital Media Lab Workshop space Exhibition space Computer lab Storage GASTRONOMY Classroom Kitchen Freezer Storage Market Vertical Garden Storage DANCE Dance studios Theater/ auditorium Projection room Equipment storage Rear/ projection room Small dressing room Storage Work/ stage Employee area Restroom Receiving
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MUSIC Small Performance Hall Rehearsal Rooms Recording rroms Music Studios Music Library Projection room Equipment Storage Rear/ Projection room Storage HOUSING Reception Common Space Office Apartments (20)
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-------------------------------- 18000 Parking (100) 19260 Mechanical space 25680 Circulation 800 Public Space TOTAL GROSS AREA CURRENT SITE SPACE
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VAS Designed as a student collaborative effort, VAS, is an ergonomic designed container to simply hold spices, jewelry, and to fit the user's needs featured in
Space, Montrose
Houston, Texas Prof. Cord Bowen Elective Course
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The Objects
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The Process
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SUNSCREEN Sunscreen is a collaborative study effort with a digital fabrication approach to develop the capability of a prototype to adapt to different spatial surfaces based on its module. featured in
D3 Exhibition
Houston, Texas Prof. Michael Gonzales Digi-Fab Course
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Flat-cut Modules
Component 1
Component 2
Component Assembly
Construction Photos
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The Final Product
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Elevation
Possible Color Configuration
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PARK(ing) DAY Led by the University of Houston Freedom by Design program, Park(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. featured in
Houston, Texas Freedom by Design AIAS 2014 - 2015
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Elevation
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Ground Plan
Construction
Park(ing) Day Exhibition 71
- ADPS -
ADAPTIVE DESIGNED PROSTHETIC SOLUTIONS ADPS started as an effort to find ways to use 3D printing and its related fields to create an Entrepreneurial project that had a social, economical and cultural impact. Prothetic devices demonstrated to be a critical product not easily accessible to everyone. Thus, a prosthetic designed online platform was created to allow people to reach a device whenever they want it from wherever they were.
Houston, Texas Prof. Wendy Fok Entrepeneurship Course
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THREE STEPS ABOUT ADPS ADPS is an online database of prosthetic designs that helps individuals with limb loss to fit and match the prosthetic device of their choice to satisfy their needs. Conceived from an educational research project, ADPS aspires to become an active web-resource for everyone through its user-friendly vast database.
MARIO ANDRE MEDINA VILELA Fourth-year undergraduate studenf at UH Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and founder of ADPS.
ADVISORS THREE STEPS WENDY W FOK Creative director/founder of WE-DESIGNS, LLC. Professor of Making the future: from 3D printing to Innovation on Manufacturing, Wendy was the main advisor for the project.
EUNSOOK KWON Director of the Industrial Design (ID) undergraduate program at UH's Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture. Eunsook’s expertise on product marketing and design helped shape the goals of the project.
ALAN NGUYEN Co-founder and creative director of Space Junk. UH graduate Alan Nguyen was a guest speaker for the course and provided guidance on entrepeneurship and branding.
ADPS
THREE STEPS
SCAN Scan the body area in need of a prosthetic device.
UPLOAD
Upload it to the database from anywhere you are.
CUSTOMIZE Customize and fit your prosthetic to your choice.
ADPS
Project Info
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THREE WE ARESTEPS LIVE!
THREE WE ARESTEPS LIVE!
ADPS
Live Website
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BON VOYAGE! A small glimpse of the most interesting [unique/creative] places from my Study Abroad experience.
Europe / Asia 2015 - 2016
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Berlin, Germany
Istanbul, Turkey
Budapest, Hungary
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Trieste, Italy
Paris, France
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Graz, Austria
Ljubliana, Slovenia
Brussels, Belgium
Vienna, Austria
Warzawa, Poland
Krakow, Poland
Hong Kong, China
Munich, Germany
Venezia, Italy
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Thank you!