Portfolio by Malena Maiz

Malena Maiz

ARCHITECTURE - URBAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN PORTFOLIO

malenamaiz@gmail.com

INDEX

SELECTED PROJECTS Healthy options map. Holyoke, MA 2014 1 Bus rapid transit and pedestrian corridor plan. San Pedro, Mexico 2011 2 Landscape project design. Goshen, MA 2010 4 Green urban corridor. Holyoke, MA 2011 6 Design and project manager for educational building. San Pedro, Mexico 2007

Design and project manager for home renovation. San Pedro, Mexico 2007 9 Design and project manager for bookstore. San Pedro, Mexico 2007 10 Design and documents execution for condominium resort. CancĂşn, Mexico 2006

Properties assessments for Archdiocese. Monterrey, Mexico 2006 12 Design and project manager for ranch house. Santiago, Mexico 2005 13 Design and documents execution for office building. Monterrey, Mexico 2009 14 Design and documents execution for hacienda. Parras, Mexico 2010 15 Design and documents execution for health care clinic. Monterrey, Mexico 2006

Study project for sustainable home. Santa Catarina, Mexico 2009 17

HOlyOke OPen Square FarmerS market

to unfold as new people move to the city and

changing and evolving. Its story continues

“Countries with higher active transport

to keep in mind that the city has never stopped and interesting past. However, it is important

HOlyOke FarmerS market High Street between Suffolk and Dwight Streets in front of City Hall thursdays may-October 11:00 am - 3:00 Pm For more information: send an email to: holyokefarmersmarket@ci.holyoke.ma.us

in Holyoke tell the story of the city’s unique The industrial mill buildings, historical artifacts, and museums

- Stacy Berman “The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise” HuffingtonPost.com

Running outside, compared to running inside, will increase a person’s work load from 2-10% due to air resistance. run outside for a better workout!

NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GROUP

Parents, Friends, and Community Members, Where Do you Go in your City?

Holyoke

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Healthy options map

- Jim Robbins “Why Trees Matter” NyTimes.com

“A walk in the woods... reduces the level of stress chemicals in the body and increases natural killer cells in the immune system, which fight tumors and viruses.”

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Mt. toM did you know... that Mt. Tom has 22 miles of hiking trails, including 6.2 miles of the New England National Scenic Trail? The tower at Goat Peak offers great views of the valley and fall hawk watching. Enjoy picnicking, birding, geology and much more in a bio-rich environment covering more than 2000 acres.

Healthy Food + Fitness

To get there: Mt. Tom is located on Route 5 between Holyoke and Northampton. For more information: visit mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/mtom.htm or call 413-534-1186.

To get there: Take any bus to the HTC and walk northwest on Dwight Street, turning left onto Beech Street (HUBS is in the Lou Parent Youth Center behind the YMCA, #160). For more information: visit holyokeurbanbikeshop.org or call 413-534-5631 x114.

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Trustees of Reservations and Nuestras Raíces work together to repair a forest and grow food for the community? Visit this site to learn about native plants, discover our farming diversity and roots in Puerto Rican culture, have a picnic, and check out and support the incubator farmer program. The Trustees offer kayak trips and gardening workshops. Nuestras Raíces also offers educational tours and work days for school groups.

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jones Ferry river ACCess Center (BoAthouse) did you know... that all youth rowing programs at Holyoke Rows are free? Holyoke Rows runs a middle and high school crew team and offers kayak and rowing summer camps. Adults can participate in rowing classes, group programs, and trips. Visit the boathouse from 9-11am on Saturdays in June and July for Open House, and see the kayaks, sculls, and crew boats! To get there: See busing instructions under La Finca/Land of Providence. Contact Holyoke Rows for information about the afternoon bus service from schools to the river. For more information: visit holyokerows.org or call 413-322-5647.

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Bus schedules change depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend, and if it is during the school year or summer months. Be sure to check bus schedules and routes before planning your trip. Pick up bus maps and schedules from the HTC at 206 Maple Street. Learn about bus fares from brochures provided at the HTC and be sure to bring exact change on the bus. Children under 6 do not need to pay a fare!

Crosier Field And PeCK sChoolyArd GArden (B5) did you know... that a path connecting Peck School and Holyoke High School was recently transformed into a woodland garden? Also be sure to check out Crosier Field, which has tennis courts and sports fields.

huBs (holyoKe urBAn BiKe shoP) (e2) did you know... that HUBS trains Holyoke youth to become bicycle instructors? HUBS organizes community bike rides, bike tune-up days, learn-to-ride workshops, and an Earn-a-Bike program. Youth bicycle instructors pass on information to friends and other community members.

Directions included in this brochure use the Holyoke Transportation Center (HTC) on Maple St. as a starting point.

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To get there: Take bus P20 to the South/Harrison stop and take a right onto Russell Terrace. OR take bus B23 on weekdays to the Beech and Linden stop, and walk across the HHS parking lot to the garden. Please do not visit during school hours.

PulAsKi PArK (F2) did you know...that this park was designed over 100 years ago by the same landscape architect (Frederick Law Olmsted) that designed Central Park in NYC? Pulaski Park is located right downtown, and has benches, playgrounds, and beautiful trees to sit underneath.

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share their traditions and hobbies with others.

HOlyOke OPen Square FarmerS market 4 Open Square Way in the parking lot Saturdays may-October 9:00 am - 1:00 Pm For more information: contact Suzanne Rataj at farmersmarket@opensquare. com or visit opensquare.com

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“Countries with higher active transport levels have lower obesity rates. let’s make our society a healthier and greener place to live.”

- Stacy Berman “The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise” HuffingtonPost.com

Running outside, compared to running inside, will increase a person’s work load from 2-10% due to air resistance. run outside for a better workout!

- Jim Robbins “Why Trees Matter” NyTimes.com

“A walk in the woods... reduces the level of stress chemicals in the body and increases natural killer cells in the immune system, which fight tumors and viruses.”

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(lbudd@holyokeymca.org).

The brochure displays the map with locations of key sites to We hope to healthy activities and the city offering alternative seeparks youwithin outsIDe! ways to accessing them at low or no cost. (Softwares: GIS, Did you know... that trees remove AutoCAD, Photoshop and Indesign). pollutants and carbon dioxide from the air? Also, when shading buildings, trees can reduce the need for air

Now, it is your turn to continue Holyoke’s

and to help revitalize the city’s outdoor spaces.

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Food and Community Program.

provided within this brochure to become involved,

story. One of the best ways to continue this

group, please contact Liz Budd of the Holyoke

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organizations. For more information about the

more support.

landscape! There are organizations in the city

Commuting 15 minutes to and from work by bike 5 times per week can burn the equivalent of 11 pounds of fat per year, while saving money on transportation costs!

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(lbudd@holyokeymca.org).

Did you know... that trees remove pollutants and carbon dioxide from the air? Also, when shading buildings, trees can reduce the need for air conditioning by 30%.

Holyoke that are interested in natural resources

Although sites highlighted in this brochure

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Food and Community Program. the HFFpc’s mission is to create and sustain a more healthy and vibrant Holyoke

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communities benefit greatly from the presence of small farms and local farmers. Using the map,

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Holyoke , MA - 2014

To get there: Walk north from the HTC to the end of Maple Street, or bike from the HTC across Veterans Park and down Chestnut Street (6 min. walk or 2 min. bike ride). For more information: call Holyoke Parks and Recreation at 413-322-5620.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLAYGROUNDS HTC (Holyoke Transportation Center)

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BUS ROUTES * B48 Weekdays/Saturdays (Northampton/Veterans Park - Connection to Holyoke Mall) B23 Weekdays (Holyoke/Westfield via Holyoke Community College) P20 (Holyoke/Springfield via Holyoke Mall-Riverdale) R24 Weekdays/Saturdays, Only travels to Jones Ferry Stop on Saturdays (Essex/Appleton via Cabot/ Sargent/Holyoke Hospital-Holyoke Mall) R25 Weekdays (South Hadley/Granby/Holyoke/ Holyoke Mall via Lower Main Street) * Routes Not Shown: R10, R22, R29, R41, P11, P21

sPrinGdAle PArK did you know...that Springdale Park has 3 baseball diamonds, 2 soccer fields, and 2 water sprays? The park also has shaded pathways underneath beautiful trees for those who prefer to walk.

OUTDOOR SPORTS (Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, Skating)

BIKE LANES Existing Bike Lanes Future Bike Lanes

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Location / context

MUNICIPAL PLANNING INSTITUTE SAN PEDRO, NUEVO LEON El municipio de San Pedro Garza García se encuentra en el estado de Nuevo León, al Noreste de la Republica Mexicana. San Pedro es parte del Área Metropolitana de Monterrey (AMM) junto con otros ocho municipios. El AMM acomoda casi el 85 por ciento de la población del estado, siendo éste un centro de producción

The population of the state of Nuevo Leon, located in northeastern Mexico, is estimated to have been 4.5 million in 2010 and is estimated to be 4.8 million in 2015, which will cause increasing strain on urban infrastructure. Nuevo Leon is at the forefront of industry in the world in production of cement and

La Av.Vasconcelos corre de Oriente a Poniente en ambas direcciones y su recorrido forma una división

Av.Vasconcelos, running two ways, east-west through the center of San Pedro, has been fundamental for

central en el municipio. Varias calles transversales conectan la Avenida Vasconcelos con otras avenidas importantes hacia los municipios de Monterrey y Santa Catarina, haciendo de la avenida una parte fundamental

municipal development. Some streets intersect Av. Vasconcelos, creating connections to important avenues leading to Monterrey and Santa Catarina, making the avenue a vital corridor that connects the city to the

industrial de vanguardia que ha colocado al estado en los primeros lugares de producción mundial de vidrio y cemento. Esto último ha favorecido la creación de nuevos empleos en la ciudad, pero al mismo tiempo ha proporcionado una gran cantidad de contaminación. La población estimada del estado de Nuevo León en el año 2010 es de 4.5 millones, y se estima que para el 2015 sea de 4.8 millones de habitantes.

production of glass in the Americas, providing jobs but also major sources of pollution. The municipality of San Pedro Garza Garcia is located in the state of Nuevo Leon. San Pedro is part of the Monterrey metropolitan area along with eight other municipalities which are home to 85 percent of the population of the state.

para el desarrollo del municipio.

surrounding municipalities.

Bus rapid transit and pedestrian corridor plan S a n Pe d r o , M e x i c o - 2 0 1 1

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Created a vision plan to turn a major congested avenue into a pedestrian- and public transit-oriented (BRT) street while reducing storm-water runoff, pollution, and carbon emissions.

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Nuevo León Zacatecas Coahuila

Projected the implementation of programs like Smart Growth, Complete Streets, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Ecobici.

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Collaborated with the Mexico City office of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP). Developed a bilingual educational document for the citizens of San Pedro to explain the environmental, public health and economically beneficial implications of a pedestrian- and public transit-oriented street.

Top: Location and context maps of Avenida Jose Vasconcelos. (Softwares: GIS, AutoCAD, Photoshop and Indesign). Bottom: Bus stop with no clear sign, shelter, seats or information map or schedules.

Av. Vasconcelos Área de estudio / Study area

(Fuente / Source: INEGI. XI y XII 1990 y 2000)

Áreas verdes y parques / Open space and parks Río Santa Catarina / Santa Catarina River

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Landscape project design Goshen, MA - 2010 The Institute for Musical Arts is a non-profit teaching, performing and recording facility dedicated to support women in music. It is also the location of the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. The instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home is a 25-acre property located in the rural town of Goshen, MA. The 2-acre focus area surveyed for this project is crossed by a perennial stream and surrounded by woods. The site needed a clearly identified entry and clear distinction between private and public space, delineated parking, gathering areas, and pathways within the property.

Fall morning at the studio barn. The site is missing clear defined paths that would improve the overall use of the proper ty. Strategically placed shrubs will help define spaces and private areas.

Goals: • Define site access • Delineate a parking area for daily use and special events • Create clear circulation and paths • Design outdoor music concert • Identify a site for grieving • Provide a sense of separation from road

The redesign of the landscape creates a stronger identity for the property. A clear and inviting entry welcomes the visitor. (Softwares: Vectorworks, Photoshop and hand drawn).

FRIENDS OF PULASKI PARK

Green urban corridor Holyoke , MA - 2011 Once a bustling and thriving city of industry, decades of disinvestment have stripped the City of Holyoke of population, resources, jobs and quality housing stock. Recently the City has focused its efforts on revitalizing the historical areas of downtown. Pulaski Park is perfectly positioned to become the center piece of one of these revitalized neighborhoods. Together with two other near parks form a potential corridor . Analyzed the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical, ecological, and social systems and the connections between three urban parks with widely different uses to create a Green Urban Corridor Plan. Facilitated bilingual interactive public meetings and examined the role of the parks in the implementation and support of the Center City Vision Plan.

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Parks and Open Space Pulaski Park and the adjacent city-owned properties are ideally situated to infiltrate stormwater. Rainwater gardens filter the city’s runoff, capturing stormwater before it erodes the embankment and reaches the Connecticut River. • Pulaski Park’s position between expansive impervious surfaces and above the Connecticut River is ideal for slowing and filtering the water that is headed to the river.

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Goals: • Analyze the project area’s physical, ecological, and social systems • Investigate ways to connect the parks (specifically, links between Pulaski Park, Mitchell Field, and Avery Field) • Examine the role Pulaski Park can play in the implementation and support of the Center City

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that relieve urban city. Opportunities scenery to capitalize onthe Pulaski Park as a filter for the city’s stormwater runoff before it reaches the Connecticut River are largely lost to the ecologically unsound drainage systems within and around the park. 137

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Como funciona un jardín de lluvia El agua de lluvia es dirigida hacia el jardín donde es retenida por cierto tiempo evitando inundaciones. Mientras el agua se desplaza por la tierra los contaminantes se filtran y se remueven. Cierto porcentaje del agua es evaporada, transpirada por las plantas y absorbida por la tierra aledaña y otra parte es dirigida a tuberías o captada para reutilizarse.

Top: Excerpt drawing from final document showing current storm water management. (Softwares: GIS, Photoshop, Indesign). Bottom: Excerpt drawing from final document showing one of several solutions to reduce and filter runoff water. (Softwares: Indesign and Hand drawn).

CENTRO ESCOLAR GANTE

Design and project manager for educational building S a n Pe d r o , N u e v o L e ó n - 2 0 0 7 Centro Escolar Gante is an educational institute located in the municipality of San Pedro. The school provides low tuitions and most of the buildings have been constructed with donations from the community. The institute required an extra building to provide adequate space for the number of students currently admitted. The firm members involved on the project participated in the promotion of donations for the construction of the building.

Goals: • Illustrative document to collect donations • Get building permit • Design and construction documents execution • Estimation of project cost • Organization

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Building hallway leading into classrooms and playground. Tree planters function as seating area for the students.

SAN ANGELIN

Design and project manager for home renovation S a n Pe d r o , N u e v o L e o n - 2 0 0 7 Clients wanted to have extra privacy adding an entrance and garage doors to their home and saw the opportunity to renovate the front faĂ§ade. The design was a success giving the clients the extra privacy they where looking for while allowing natural light into the whole space. Square open frames with wide bars, materials like wood, steel, quarry and a vivid color gave the house a Legorreta style.

Goals: â&#x20AC;˘ Create an atmosphere of privacy while also delivering a welcoming entrance â&#x20AC;˘ Stay within budget and deliver on time

Warm colors and open patio above the garage welcomes friends to this cozy home located in the mountains.

LA VENTANA

Design and project manager for book store S a n Pe d r o , N u e v o L e o n - 2 0 0 7 La Ventana is a local own bookstore that seeks to promote culture and history among the community. For a satisfactory design for this shop we considered an attractive facade and display of merchandize taking care for the legibility of printed matter, and the distance between customer and the display of lightning.The furniture was specially designed for the books and magazines and handmade by a local carpenter.

Goals: â&#x20AC;˘ Create an inviting design to promote reading â&#x20AC;˘ Design furniture and lightning that creates a comfortable environment for the client â&#x20AC;˘ Support local business and talent

Well-lighted and inviting open design will attract readers. Custom made shelves maximize books and magazines space

OKOL

Design and documents execution for condominium resort Cancun, Quintana Roo - 2006 Gorgeous beaches in the south of Mexico are constantly demanding for more lodging buildings. This resort including three Buildings with a total of 21 Apartment plus structured outdoor recreational facilities, such as swimming pool, grill area and storage room.

Goals: â&#x20AC;˘ Deliver functional and interesting designs for the different apartment sizes. â&#x20AC;˘ Create outdoor spaces that allows for interaction among the residents while also allowing for intimate areas for other residents to relax and enjoy the views.

View from the pool area into one of the apartment buildings next to the beach.

MONTERREY ARCHDIOCESE

Properties condition assessment for the metropolitan area The metropolitan area of Monterrey, Mexico consists of nine municipalities. For several decades the city’s rapid and constant growth has led to a wide variety of development that lacks proper planning. Often religious areas have not been designated in new developments; therefore these communities have build with their own hands religious buildings in open lots.To keep a registry of all parishes and chapels in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the archdiocese requested a survey of the existing buildings. The survey, of approximately 200 parishes and chapels, will serve to evaluate the physical conditions of the buildings, as well to identify potential religious areas that could serve for new developments.

Goals: • Coordinate and organize teams of students to carry out the project • Elaboration of inventory books for every deanship in the metropolitan area of Monterrey containing: Parish files, maps and data on each parish and chapel Written and photo analysis of existing conditions A list of basic needs with illustrations of preliminary proposals for improvements on each building

Metropolitan Cathedral of Monterrey. The assessment led to the creation of a webpage to display church services and contact information. More than fifteen cities in Mexico have been added into the web site:

Photo credits: City of Monterrey

M o n t e r r e y, N u e v o L e o n - 2 0 0 6

QUINTA LA BONITA

Design and project manager for ranch house Santiago, Nuevo Leon - 2005 In rural Nuevo Leon, at only 45-minute drive from the busy metropolitan area, you’ll find beautiful and peaceful landscapes. The ranch is located near a river where vegetation thrives. This site is used to grow some native trees, to enjoy nature and also for family reunions and special events. The client wanted to add two small apartments to host friends when needed.

Goals: • Create two compact and functional apartments that could host families to stay over night. • Locate the apartments near gathering areas while respecting the views and the natural site. • Create a design that would go along with the existing gathering areas.

Local flora embellishes the architecture and gathering areas.

TORRE 11

Design and documents execution for office building M o n t e r r e y, N u e v o L e ó n - 2 0 0 9 Monterrey is a growing industrial city with an increasingly demand for office space. This twelvestory building is part of a business district that shares a central plaza with green areas. The design of the building incorporates two green roofs one at parking level and one at roof level where the business center and cafeteria are located. Office spaces are designed with flexible floors plans to accommodate different office sizes and uses. Local materials and energy-efficent glass are incorporated into the design.

Goals: • Design an office building in context with the business district. • Integrate green roofs that will enhance the working environment, help reduce runoff water and create habitat for native flora and fauna. • Coordinate a group of architects and contractors for accurate development of the construction documents.

3D model shows the roof garden over the parking garage and rooftop.

ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN

Design and document execution for hacienda Par r as, Cohauila - 2010 Clients wanted to have extra privacy adding an entrance and garage doors to their home and saw the opportunity to renovate the front façade. The design was a success giving the clients the extra privacy they where looking for while allowing natural light into the whole space. Square open frames with wide bars, materials like wood, steel, quarry and a vivid color gave the house a Legorreta style.

Goals: • Create an atmosphere of privacy while also delivering a welcoming entrance. • Stay within budget and deliver on time.

Central patio allows for natural light throughout the hacienda. The mix of colonial and contemporary style creates an attractive façade.

CAM CUM

Design and document execution for healthcare clinic M o n t e r r e y, N u e v o L e ó n - 2 0 0 6 The rapidly expanding metropolitan area of Monterrey is challenged with the necessity for health care facilities and ambulatory operation rooms to serve the growing community. This project intends to be the first of many more health clinics in the metropolitan area. The Health Clinic is located on the first two floors; the private consulting rooms are located on the next five floors.

Goals: • Provide health care facilities to communities in need. • Deliver a flexible design that could be used in other locations.

Model prototype shows coherent connections between the different health areas.

RESEARCHER HOUSE

Study project for sustainable home Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon - 2009 The project seeks to locate an apartment-study for an ecological professional who will be researching the surrounding context.The architectural design flows with the existing context and the natural environment; sun, winds, nature, weather, materials, construction methods, fauna and flora. La Huasteca Natural Park, located in the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains, is home to this project and to gorgeous natural landscapes, outdoor activities, outdoor performances and steep rock walls perfect for mountain climbing.

Goals: • Design with nature and the existing context. • Respect the flora and fauna. • Design an apartment/study that will host researchers for periods of three to six months..

Temperature averages, sun angles and wind directions throughout the year and bioclimatic diagrams analysis where performed in order to proceed with final design proposals.