Martha Serra’s Portfolio Selected projects 2019 - 2020
Table of Content
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Project Capstone 2
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Project Capstone 1
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Project IV
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“Los Interioristas”
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Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México Capstone project II Semester | August - December 2020 Students | Martha Serra, Danae Tea & Juan Pablo Arriaga Teacher | Aleksandra Krstikj
Mexico Nuevo Park - A Regenerative Cell Participation in the project | In charge of the conceptual idea, the realization and the modeling of the scaffolding pavilions, urban analysis and master plan. Responsible for the graphics, collage and blueprints for the project. Description of the project | The Parque México Nuevo project is a cell that yearns for the citizen’s appropriation of natural spaces. Stairs and ramps are proposed to resolve the connection between the rugged topography and thus generate universal accessibility. The rehabilitation of the uninhabited and almost abandoned park is proposed, turning it into civic and community spaces. Finally, the reintegration of infrastructure and nature is proposed through a low intensity intervention in an environment of permanent transformation.
Considering the strategic location of the site, being the only public green space of such an extension (9 hectares) that could function as equipment and green infrastructure for the vulnerable population of the area. We propose the project as a possible and eventual regeneration of the entire environment, based on the connectivity with local actors and the appropriation of the space itself by the users. This project consists of the regeneration of the park and the existing spaces, the design of a main pavilion in which a space for teaching the area is proposed. And also the design of temporary pavilions of scaffolding that work for different uses and in order to generate a low-cost space and thinking about our user.
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Urban Analysis
Location in the country Periphery Privileged area Conservation areas Atizapan Center Vulnerable zone Nodes Main roads
Location in the State
Location of the property and green areas in the Municipality
Location of the property Atizapan City Hall Hacienda Golf Club Tec de Monterrey Zayavedra County Mexiquense Aerodrome Bosque Esmeralda Rancho San Juan
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Master Plan Rehabilitation of soccer and basketball fields
Proposal for the rehabilitation of green areas
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The main pavilion is a space that is adapted to the steepest topography of the site. It seeks to articulate urban and private life, giving it different spatial qualities in an environment full of nature and fauna.
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Main pavilion This pavilion has a central staircase that has a dual purpose, transitioning two levels and also being a multifunctional space. The Pavilion is located in the upper part of the stone basement, it is a frame and an entrance to the regenerative unit where it invites the user to live a natural experience in their environment. Wood is part of its main material to generate a lower environmental impact. Only local materials are used for construction.
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Scaffolding pavilion
The scaffolding pavilion is a low-cost, modular prototype whose function is to activate an uninhabited urban area in this case, Parque México Nuevo, with “transition city” materials (that is, scaffolding, blue scaffolding nets, shrink wrap). One of the objectives of the project is focused on revitalizing the area where there are fewer trees and the area around the runoff, through ephemeral programmatic injections. In order to experience the inclusion of this public space in front of the community and a participatory design, improving the interaction of the community with the park. In this way, the project stands as an exploration of opportunities to experience the effect of relatively small, mild and temporary interventions that are characterized by dynamism, immateriality and indeterminacy in an XL urban scale scenario. Because of Covid-19 a base individual module 1.8 m wide by 1.8 meters long by 2.5 m high was designed. This is the base module which was proposed for the optimal space for a person due to the social distance of the current situation with the pandemic. In addition, it is a light and open module, thinking and analyzing what urban spaces will be like in this new normal, open spaces, where air circulates and natural light arrives and that they have an optimal internal space guiding us from social distance.
Collage inspired by the Level Up project p8
Some variations of the scaffolding pavilion 1 Information Module
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Collage inspired by cuarto orden’s project
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Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México Capstone project I Semester | February - June 2020 Individual project | Best project of the semester Teacher | Federico Collela
ÁRBOLA Bucareli Avenue was inaugurated in 1778. Bucareli was and until now is one of the most important avenues in Colonia Juárez, it connects with the Historic Center and its proximity to the central Alameda, Paseo de la Reforma and Chapultepec, make it a main artery. The analysis of the site gave us a lot of information, most relevant we have is that Bucareli is benefited in its location between Av. Chapultepec and Paseo de la Reforma. It has a lot of permeability thanks to transport and the metro and one of the main problems is that there is only 8% of trees and green spaces.
with laminated wood. It was designed to be one of the first projects in Latinoamerica made with a wooden structure. Its program is about housing capsules and room for people on the street, vulnerable and temporary people. We wanted to generate a simple project in question of materials. In order to generate a structure that was easy to assemble and disassemble in order to take advantage of the materials and their useful life. Inexpensive and good quality materials are used. Five materials stand out in the project: laminated wood, polycarbonate, vegetation, covering wood and concrete.
The project consist in a temporary building, whose structure is made
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Urban Analysis In the masterplan our proposal is a series of micro projects where we can achieve a “sociable Bucareli”, generating proposals such as pocket parks, rooftop orchards, first commercial level, and the use and recovery of abandoned buildings. In addition, our proposal is the regeneration of a Bucareli without cars, where the street is pedestrianized and public transport is used only to create a linear park, which not only connects two avenues very important, but also a place to stay and recover what was before the so emblematic Bucareli.
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When we went to the site, and after analysis we were able to see that the situation with the homeless was really complicated for them and the sector, so we thought why not create a temporary housing project, where they can have a room at night, have community bathrooms and a place to prepare and be able to get ahead. That’s how Árbola was born, a community center with capsule rooms, open plan and wooden structure.
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Patio extrusion
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Vehicular node Metro station Informal commerce Secondary roads Main Rode Mexiquense Aerodrome Mascota Building
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Secretary of government Arena Mexico
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Mexico library Juarez Market
Plaza de la Ciudadela
Esquina de la Información
Free ground floor
Placement of structural columns
Placement of the structural beams
Placement of the second structure p12
Interior Collage
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Detail Section PL 4”x8”x4” 3/16”
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Laminate wood floor 20cmx20cm 3/4 “plywood 2x3 “pine wood Laminated wooden beam 30cm x 15cm
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Laminate wood floor 20cmx20cm 3/4 “plywood 2x3 “pine wood Laminated wooden beam 30cm x 15cm
Tongue boards 12cm x 12cm Strip for fixing 7cm x 2 cm Insulating felt 5mm Chestnut 8cm x 12cm Natural insulation layer Wood beam 30cm x 15cm
Polycarbonate Laminate wood floor 20cmx20cm 3/4 “plywood 2x3 “pine wood Laminated wooden beam 30cm x 15cm
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Polycarbonate 2 “x8” window insulation
Laminate wood floor 20cmx20cm 3/4 “plywood 2x3 “pine wood Laminated wooden beam 30cm x 15cm
Water-repellent membrane Pinewood 1” x 6” O.S.B
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Laminate wood floor 20cmx20cm 3/4 “plywood 2x3 “pine wood Laminated wooden beam 30cm x 15cm
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Dust cover Carpet 8mm Cement tile 50mm Acma mesh Tertiary 3mm Owens Corning Volcanito 10mm Wood beam 30x15cm
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Laminated wood columns 40cmx 20cm N.P. T +0.15 Maypar Tuned radier Concrete radiator 8cm Polyethylene sheet .2mm
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Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Estado de México Project IV Semester | August - December 2019 Group project | Martha Serra, Alexis Luna, David Aranda Teacher | Ana Sabrina Martínez
XOLOTL, PAUTAS DEL PAISAJE NAMIKI: PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO Participation in the project | In charge of the graphics, the concept of the route and the design of the park. Perform the site analysis and participate in the design of the health center. Description of the project | The vast majority of those who live in this area are virtually unaware of this mountain range and the importance it has as a water catchment, as a unique space that houses an important biological diversity to the north of the Federal District and as a natural filter that retains many of the pollutants generated by the numerous vehicles and industries in this northern part. Irregular and regular settlements cause about 20 to 30 hectares to be lost per year. This is influenced by the boom in subdivisions and the uncontrolled
expansion of the metropolitan area. What is happening, the advance of the asphalt stain at the expense of forested reserve areas, is increasingly accentuated in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos. Meeting point “you have to live it to believe it” comes from the Nahuatl translated into Spanish of the word “to meet” it is about a knowledge space of approx. 24,000m2 and is located in Xólotl. It is a botanical knowledge center, in which you learn while you walk through the different pavilions, ranging from a labyrinth, to orchards ... A space with a great variety of knowledge, where each pavilion teaches you something about the Sierra in terms of its vegetation and fauna, it also contains a health center, a sports center and a viewpoint.
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Urban Analysis
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Palo Azul
Acacia Torcida
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Vachellia schaffneri
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Discovery Home & Health - Architecture Digest “Los Interioristas” Reality Show July - August 2019 Group project | Martha Serra, Raul de la Cerda
CASA DE IRENE “LOS INTERIORISTAS” Participation of the project | Generation of the conceptual idea, in charges of blueprint, collage, renders and 3d model. Description of the project | The project was generated with a concept that contains five fundamental pillars. First, a harmonious environment because we think of a space that is friendly and easy on the eyes. Moreover, we opted for a color palette where the color that stands out is warm light gray, having as a connotation of river stone, which encourages nature. A pink accent, shaded with tight shades of coffee, illustrates Irene’s empowerment and what she represents in her family. Furthermore, a resilient space was designed where each piece is basic to use, clean and without visual noise.
Also an easy-to-clean space made of sturdy low-maintenance materials. We design a multifunctional space. A space without walls, so that the house can adapt to Irene’s family. A functional table was designed, which on the one hand becomes a work and study table, and at the same time it is part of the kitchen being a dining room and a support console. In addition, we proposed a bright space, because we generated different environments through light, and we create additional textures with the lattice that change throughout the day. Finally, a space with responsible design. We only chose pieces by Mexican artisans and designers with natural finishes and simple geometries, in order to have less environmental impact.
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THANK YOU Martha Andreina Serra Navas marthaaserra@gmail.com