“Architecture is vital and enduring because it contains us; it describes space, space we move through, exit in and use.� - Richard Meier
CONTENTS A. R ESUM E B. ACADEM IC
WO RK. Integrated design workshop.
1. Curved house.
C. PR O FESSIO N AL
2. Geo-Organic park.
3. Restyling of Olimpic park.
4. Graduation Project: Engineering faculty.
WO RK.
5. Research project. Documentation of representative buildings of Modern Movement architecture in the Central District, Honduras.
In GIA, company.
6. JQ house.
7. GK house restoration.
8. International transport terminal.
9. International institutional office.
10. B house.
11. Altezza Apartments Complex.
Monika Salinas R E S U M E
EDU CATIO N
2017-Pres. ■■ ASISTEM Company: 2017-present, digital and adver-
(CIIE), High School Diploma in Science and Techniques. Oct. 2017. ●● National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) Faculty of Humanities and Arts, School of Architecture and Design. Degree: Bachelor of Architecture* Years: 5 1/2 “Cum Laude” distinction, GPA: 84/100
tisement design. 2018-Pres. ■■ FORESTA Company: digital and advertisement design, 2018-present. Jan 2017-Pres.■■ GIA, Company. Arch. Loana Caceres General Manager, License Registration Number: CAH-477 Role: Junior Architect, designer assistant, supervisor and project resident. January- ●● Professional design practice: schematic modelling of March 2017 preliminary architectural draft, 3d modeling, set of plans, descriptive reports and others works, such as: Feb. 2017 • Internal competition for Shopping Center restoration design; Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras March 2017 • Las Lomas House; set of constructive plans, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. March- ●● Professional construction practice: project resident, suMay 2017. pervision and As-built plans development of a house and apartment. May2017 ●● SK. House: schematic modeling of preliminary architectural draft. Sep 2017 ●● International institutional office: technical wall sections specification details and finishing plans. Sep 2017- ●● JQ Mountain house: management and designer assisFeb 2018 tant, set of constructive plans development. Feb 2018 ●● GK House restoration: management and designer assistant, set of constructive plans development, project resident and construction process supervisor. May 2018. ●● Commercial offices LK.: Development of schematic design for feasibility study.
ACADEM IC WO RKSHO PS . PERSO NAL DETAILS Dec. 2016
CANTACT Mobil: (+504) 9825-5839 Address: Col. Valencia, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Email: ms.sarisza@gmail.com issuu.com/monikasalinas
PERSONAL R EFEREN CES Doris Vasquez -doris.vasquez@@unah.edu.hn Keyla Aguilera-<kaguilera@gia.hn>
PR OFESSIONAL WOR K-EX PER IENCE .
Dec. 2011 ●● Centro de Investigacion e Innovacion Educativa
June 2016
Birthdate: June 12th 1994 Nationality: Honduran
My name is Monika Salinas, I would like to invite you to browse through my academic and professional portfolio. Since I graduaed in 2017, I have worked with a recognized office across my country gaining valuable experience and learning. This portfolio captures several selected projects that reflect my experience.
Dec. 2016
• Linkage Project: Design Workshop 7, National Olympic Village Park restoration. Supervisors: Arch. Heyda Villatoro and Arch. Mario Matamoros. • Graduation Project: Engineering Faculty of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). Supervisor: Arch. Roberto Paredes. • Research Project: Documentation of representative buildings of Modern Architecture in the 0Central District, Honduras. A research based on the Documentation and Conservation of buildings of the Modern Movement (DoCoMoMo) in Honduras. Supervisors: Arch. Mario Matamoros, Arch. Luis Estrada.
PUBLICATIO N S
April 2018. ●● The publication of my undergraduate thesis pro-
ject, in the “Prometeo” Magazine first academic magazine of the School of Humanities and Arts.
*The Bachelor of Architecture in Honduran universities is equivalent to the Bachelor’s Degree awarded by U.S. universities. The Bachelor of Architecture is generally five to six years long in Honduras.
VO LUNTEER EXPERIENCE
June 2018 ●● International transport terminal: Comayagua,
June -sep 2013 ●● Inka Trail. “Heading to the Amazon for the four Inca
Honduras: bathrooms technical specifications plans. HK House: New outdoor social area constructive plans. MR beach house, Coyolito, Valle. reders options, constructive and structural plans and design for feasibility study International institutional office: management and design process supervision and technical specification plans elaboration. B house: management and designer assistant, set of constructive plans development. Altezza Apartments Complex: management and designer assistant, set of constructive plans development. Professional Consulting Work. Collaboration with: Arch. Doris Vasquez License Registration Number: CAH-318 Assistant teaching professor in Architectural Design Workshop I, in the School of Architecture and design of the National Autonomous University of Honduras. Community work project: El Porvenir church interior remodeling, in El Porvenir City. Personal Consulting Work. Community work project, El Paraiso Church expansion and remodeling of training areas and workshops, in El Paraiso City. SP house remodeling project: Design and construction supervision.
Regions” traveling community in search of the support of indigenous communities.
Sep 2018
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Oct 2018
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Nov-2018 ●● Nov 2019 March - May●● 2019 July-Sep 2019 ●●
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Sep 2017
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■■ July 2016 ●● Sep-Nov 2018 ●●
CO NFEREN CES AND AWAR DS
Oct -2013 ●● ENEA-National Conference of architecture stu-
Sep -2015. ●●
May -2016 ●●
Oct -2016 ●●
Sep- 2018 ●●
Nov-2018 ●●
March-2019 ●● May-2019 ●●
dents. "Rescue and revitalization of the historic center of Tegucigalpa, Honduras". MUNDANEUM 2015: VIII international architecture conference “Essential architecture”. Managua, Nicaragua. Member of the organizing committee of the Architecture Week "Housing + Environment". UNAH, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. IV IAKS LAC Honduras 2016 Continental conference: “Innovation, sustainability and social Inclusion in spaces for physical activity and recreation”. Sustainable Urban Development course: course of study offered by DelftWageningenX, an online learning initiative of Delft University & Wageningen University through edX platform. "Colors of the future" Conference exhibitors Chris Bosse, Wolf D. Prix, Daniel Libeskind, Gerardo Lopez. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.. "Beyond the Limit" Conference exhibitor Arch. Patrik Schumacher. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.S First place in the category, "Architecture Brand" of the first Architecture Biennial of Honduras "Architecture for the city". In collaboration with the School of Architecture and Design of the National Autonomous University of Honduras.
SOFTWAR E & SKILLS.
■■ HANDS-ON Hand Sketching
Architectural Style & free style.
Model Construction. Wood, cardboard, clay, glass
Photography. Architecture, landscape.
■■ SOFTWARE ●● Autodesk: Revit AutoCAD
●● 3D modeling and Rendering: Google Sketch Up Vray Lumion Rhinoceros
●● Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator Photoshop InDesign
●● Project Management CODA app Notion app
■■ LANGUAGES: Spanish (Native) English Italian
H O U S E A C A D E M I C
W O R K
CURV ED
PROJECT NAME: Curved House. DESIGNED BY: Monika Salinas. LOCATION: Santa Elena, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. TYPE: Academic. KIND: Class assignment. COURSEWORK: Architectural Design I. DATE: December 2013 SUPERVISOR: Arch. Doris Vasquez. <doris.vasquez@@unah.edu.hn>
The main requirement of the project was to design a different and innovative house. The project is placed in an area of high surplus value in the city, one of the challenges was the shape of the project area, with a trapezoidal shape, narrow entry and a rugged terrain. I focused on changing the idea of roof shape, in terms of function, I created different types of common places like, a family room, different
terraces, a campfire area, a big garden area. The connection of the interior spaces with outdoors areas allows the user to sepend tiem in different places. The house used lightweight materials such as steel box, wood, glass, lightweight concrete. The place has an interesting landscape, so the use of big windows helps to appreciate the view and to have a better interaction with the surrounded forest.
FIRST FLOO R PLAN The abstraction of the roof shape, starts with the idea of the many hills have to be part of the landscape shape. I used wood on decorative elements in the interior and terraces, slate stone in roof and walls. This project was made by hand, the next illustrations show the model of the house, and hand sketches, of the distribution of the areas.
SECO ND FLOOR PLAN
CURVED
HOUSE
INTERIORS
A C A D E M I C
W O R K
G E O - O R GA N I C PA R K
PROJECT NAME: Geo-Organic Park. DESIGNED BY: Monika Salinas. LOCATION: Col. Kennedy, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. TYPE: Academic. KIND: Class assignment. COURSEWORK: Architectural Design IV DATE: September 2014 SUPERVISOR: Arch. Laura Villars <laura.villars@unah.edu.hn>
The project consists of a recreational area in a site considered as the lung of a highly populated part of the city, full of abundant trade and circulation such as the Kennedy neighbourhood. It is considered as a natural park that constitutes one of the most important stems of temporal interaction between man and the environment. The modification of the environ-
ment helps people to integrate with a physical and environmental features of the place. In these parks the role of their morphological and vegetal physical characteristics is preponderant, allowing the population to have both a recreational and educational interest towards them. Outdoor recreation should be considered covered spaces of specific and multiple uses.
CO N C E PT
Site perspective
ORGANIC GEOMETRY, mix of art and Science, Kepler Series by Tallmadge Doyle*, The particular interest of the artist to Kepler was their association with the four elements: the cube with Earth, tetrahedron with Fire, octahedron with Air, icosahedron with Water as well as the dodecahedronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association with the heavens. * Reference: go to the page https://www.organic-geometry.com/galleries/keplarseries-by-tallmadge-doyle/.
perspective
Easy access to parks, green spaces, and recreational areas is critical to the wellbeing of urban communities. In order to improving the health and wellness of urban citizens by creating a healthier physical environment, city parks are vital for the future. The evolution of the city, densely built, entails the disappearance of all-natural ecosystems and vegetation of the area. Instead, green areas are created that respond to ornamental functions in terms of their design and optical dispersion, recreational functions and contact with nature and finally to improve the welfare functions of people. It is well known that the green masses of a city improve its climatic conditions, acting as regulators of air exchange, reducing environmental pollution, reducing wind speed, it acts as acoustic dampers and provides vital spaces for animals, conserving nature.
Landscape Urban desing
PARK
Model
GEO-ORGANIC RGA GA ANIC
S ite
Aerial view of Geo-Organic urban park, disposition of small plazas around a main plaza.
Aerial view of connecting of bridge connecting commercial area, viewpoint and plaza of outdoor workshops.
Secondary plaza view, use of wind elements, to generate energy for park lighting.
View of connecting bridge of commercial plazas and amphitheater.
GEO-ORGANIC RGA GA ANIC Landscape Urban desing
PARK
View of main plaza and amphitheater.
View of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area and connection with main and secondary plaza.
W O R K R E S T Y L I N G A C A D E M I C
PA R K O LYM P I C
PROJECT NAME: Restyling of Olimpic Park “José Simón Azcona” DESIGNED BY: Made by a group of 4 members. MY ROLE Design of: Olympic Stadium, Administration Building, Parking of all the project, Recycling of existing gyms of different sports, outdoors landscapes plazas, Olympic pool and Gym 4 LOCATION: Olympic Village neighbourhood, Tegucigalpa, Honduras TYPE: Academic. KIND: Class assignment. COURSEWORK: Architectural Design VII. DATE: June 2016 SUPERVISOR: Arch. Heyda Villatoro and Arch. Mario Matamoros. <heyda.villatoro@unah.edu.hn> / <mario.matamoros@unah.edu.hn>
The sports complex “José Simón Azcona” is located in the Olympic village; of the capital city, Tegucigalpa in front of José Simón Azcona boulevard; as well as the National School of Music and the National Autonomous University of Honduras. This location is a strategic focus of confluence, since it is a point of convergence of three main boulevards of the city, this causes the site to be a transition point for surrounding neighbourhoods.
TThis project had a main objective, to propose an architectural project that promotes human development and social protection, which also promotes citizen coexistence, sports activity and the improvement of parks and sports facilities; it was proposed as a future project to host the next Central American games, so each sport had to comply with the regulations necessary to be accredited.
INTEGRATION
Complex
Park
Users
MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
MAIN IDEA Based on the mission established by the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities, IAKS, the master plan for the facilities of the Complex will be designed to make the most of the strategic location of the site to create a new reference destination in terms of sports space.
FREEDOM
MORPHOLOGY
SUSTAINABILITY RECYCLING
MULTIFUNCTION ASSEMBLY
Assembly is one of the most important criteria of the project since most of the interventions and established structures seek to join the existing structure. Use of flat and triangular shapes that generate dynamic routes and facades with modern and little-seen aspects within the city, making the space an iconic point and model for possible sports spaces.
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O l i m p ic P ar k
“ J o s é S i m ó n A zco n a ”
SUSTAINABILIT Y ILLUMINATION:
The buildings are designed to capture the largest amount of light and thus reduce the need for electricity during the day.
PEDESTRIAN: The complex is designed to serve as a path of noise free pollution to the pedestrian generating a detoxified park.
SEWER SYSTEM: All the buildings have rainwater collection systems for park maintenance and drainage water.
ARBORIZATION: The complex will be fully arbored to create a clean micro-climate that purifies the air in the area.
VENTILATION: The roofs of the buildings are designed with metal structure and a membrane that allows the entry of wind throughout the gyms decreasing the thermal load.
ECONOMY: All components are designed to be rented in special events, including administrative components in this way the complex can be maintained at a percentage of the cost.
FLOORS:
Architecture site plan
The floors of the squares are made of permeable materials in such a way that the erosion generated by the gray work of the components is reduced. Also, in the slabs there are arbolized areas with green slab mechanics.
OLYMPIC
POOL
Olimpic Satadium
Architecture plan
Front elevation
Side elevation
Complementary Building
Section a-a
W O R K R E S T Y L I N G A C A D E M I C
E N G I N E E R I N G FA C U LT Y
PROJECT NAME: Restyling of the Engineering faculty of the National Autonomous University. DESIGNED BY: made by a group of 4 members. MY COLABORATION: Design of: Building of laboratories and general parks and connection places with the complex and the university. LOCATION: National Autonomous University, Tegucigalpa, Honduras TYPE: Graduate Project. COURSEWORK: Architectural Design VIII, DATE: December 2016 SUPERVISOR: Arch. Roberto Paredes <roberto.paredes@unah.edu.hn>
The present project consists of the analysis of the Engineering faculty of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) which is made up of six departments, which are: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and whose academic offer includes the six undergraduate programs, seven technicians and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, thus creating limitations in the development of careers such as physical, furniture and technological equipment, this creates an impediment to
obtain an accreditation for regional and international programs, that is why a series of improvements are proposed that guarantee an infrastructure and curricular development of quality. With the main objective of designing the physical space, furniture and equipment of the Faculty of Engineering, in order to establish technical and programmatic aspects according to accreditation standards, which will serve to develop the architectural solution to meet current and estimated demands for the next 20 years.
COMPOSITION ASPECTS The engineering faculty is distributed in three buildings within the University campus. The programs of Electrical, Computer Science, Chemistry, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering are offered in the B2 building. Engineering laboratories and the program of Civil Engineering area offered in the B1 and D1 buildings, respectively. Generate rhythm of elements and unity in the facades of buildings through vertical elements and solar control. Hierarchy in the access of buildings with the juxtaposition of vertical and horizontal planes and the articulation of buildings through connectivity bridges between them. In the following image, it is shown the continuity of the pedestrian axes, and the main idea of interaction between buildings and activities. SPACES ARTICULATION
Architecture site plan
The interior spaces are based on the idea of promoting education based on experiences, that infuse direct experience with the learning environment and content, among these is the presentation of pure materials showing their installation and processes.
In the B3 building an interior garden was created, this is incorporated with enogh light that enhances the interaction with the environment and gives a sensation of being in an open space. Warm colors and green walls are incorporated to generate space with different sensations.
PR O GR A M MATIC COM POSITIO N
FOR MAL ASPECT
The B3 building main function is a mix between engineering laboratories, classrooms, administrative areas, teachers offices, which are allocated in three levels and three parking basements level with heavy machinery laboratories. 06 05 04
03 02 01
AREA DISTRIBUTION BY LEVEL. Level 1. Parking + Mechanical Engineering lab. Level 2. Parking basements. Level 3. Parking + civil engineering labs. Level 4. instructor’s cubicles, service area, 6 labs of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 10 theoretical classrooms, plaza and study areas, Level 5: 10 theoretical classrooms, 12 Systems Engineering labs and 7 Electrical Engineering labs, services area. Level 6: 5 theoretical classrooms, 6 Chemical Engineering, administration area and auditorium.
VERTICAL CIRCULATIO N SCHEM E
1. Thermo Metallic Cover acoustics. 2. Fink type metallic truss in a fan. 3. Prestressed joist slab keystone. 4. Floor in gray porcelain 60 x 60 cm 5. Ceiling in fire resistant gypsum board panel with galvanized profiles structure. 6. Ceiling in gypsum board panel inclined at 30 degrees fire resistant with hanging structure attached to galvanized
profiles. 7. Reinforced concrete construction board, covered with 5/8 “fire resistant gypsum board panels. 8. Lightweight 4 “concrete block wall with 2” insulation. 9. Double-leaf curtain wall with aluminum uprights, thermal transmission chamber and folding windows. 10. Hardboard panel with metal structure. 11. Metal parasols. 12. Hardboard panel with metal structure. 13. Floor slab 15cm.
HORIZONTAL PARASOLS. Used in areas of maximum solar incidence in order to reduce the thermal load of the internal spaces.
VERTICAL ELEMENTS Used as solar control elements, they were placed in rhythmic wood at the entrances to the buildings.
Front elevation VERTICAL GRATINGS Used in areas of maximum solar incidence in order to reduce the thermal load of the internal spaces.
ACCESS PLACES. All buildings are connected by a network of public spaces designed to have universal mobility.
Side elevation
First level architecture floor plan
Third level architecture floor plan
R ES E A R C H TH ES IS
Central Bank Building, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 01
THESIS PROJECT: Documentation of representative buildings of Modern Architecture in the Central District, Honduras. The main idea of the thesis was the documentation and conservation of buildings of the Modern Movement (DoCoMoMo) in Honduras. Professors: Arch. Mario Matamoros, Arch. Luis Estrada. <mario.matamoros@unah.edu.hn> ABSTRACT: In Honduras, the movement was boosted in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a wide variety of public and residential works. The deteriorated state of these works is the determining factor for the realization of this research, since, it intends to initiate documentation and registration of representative buildings of the Modern Movement in order to rescue the cultural legacy of this style in our country. In order to do this, 21 works were evaluated which 02
contain characteristics of this movement, making an evaluation through the requirements of the documentation and conservation of architecture of Modern Movement (DoCoMoMo) initiative. The information was obtained through field visits in which job descriptions, interviews and graphic documentation were used. As a result, a record of 10 buildings was obtained, where the main information of the building, as follows: designer, the foundation year , more recent interventions, historical, cultural, aesthetic, technical value, as well as the graphic material of these. This will allow the beginning of the documentation for the DoCoMoMo of the Honduran architecture. KEYWORDS: Architecture of the Modern Movement, DoCoMoMo, Historical value, cultural and aesthetic value, Cultural heritage, Architectural heritage 03
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MY ROLE: Junior architect, development of blueprints, architectural, structural, finishing plans, hydro sanitary and elective facilities, as well as collaboration in design. DESCRIPTION: The project consists in a resting residence of 650 m2, located in El Hatillo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It consists of a single room and a double room, jacuzzi area, social area, terrace, campfire area and service area.
P R O F E S S I O N A L
J Q H O US E
W O R K
PROJECT NAME: JQ House DESIGNED BY: GIA DATE: July-September 2017 LOCATION: El Hatillo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. WORK TEAM: Arch. Keyla Aguilera <kaguilera@gia.hn>
First level architecture floor plan
Section B-B
The land is located in a wooded area, which allows an interaction with nature appreciating the view and landscapes that this area has, to offer the use of high stained glass, allows this experience, as well as the use of materials such as wood and the stone. The Project is based on a modern concept with a composition of solid elements allowing the opening spaces. The project is distributed
in two levels: on the first level, there is the master bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet, jacuzzi, + terrace, formal living room with electric fireplace, dining room, wine bar, lobby, guest bathroom, laundry area, service area, kitchen, covered terrace, bar, campfire area. On the second level, there is a double bed, walk-in closet and bathroom.
DESCRIPTION: This project consisted of an extension of the social area of the GK residence, with the objective of remodelling the kiosk, terrace and gardening area, as well as, a new area for bathrooms for events and a bar and grill area. CONCEPTUAL ASPECT: In the terrace area, we wanted to have a focal element that accompanies the existing vegetation, so a fountain was placed in the back wall of the bathrooms. In the grill and bar area, we tried to make a direct connection with the kitchen of the residence, we sought to harmonize the space of the terrace with a bench area.
Photo, Kiosks after the remodeling. Photos by: Monika Salinas
W O R K
Photo, Kiosks before remodeling.
P R O F E S S I O N A L
Photo, terrace before remodeling.
GK R EM O D EL L IN G
PROJECT NAME: GK Remodelling DESIGNED BY: GIA DATE: September 2017-February 2018 LOCATION: Col. Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Honduras AREA: 465 m2 MY ROLE: Project resident, supervision of the construction process, management and collaboration in the design process, development of construction drawings and as-built plans.
Restrooms photo
Photo, Kiosk area and Bar
Grill photo Photos by: Monika Salinas
The constructive development, architectural, structural, finished plans, hydro sanitary and elective facilities, as well as collaboration in design was carried out. At the time of construction, the existing structure of the kiosks was maintained, and
the bathroom area and the terrace were built from scratch. In the following images you can see the finished spaces, night and day photos, certain spaces, and pictures of the interior of the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restrooms. Day photo, Kiosk area and Bar
Photos by: Monika Salinas
A criterion and conceptual basis of bathroom design was made, within the existing parameters, in which the interior design of bathrooms was developed, as well as bathrooms of special capacities, placement of special accessories.
Restrooms architecture plan
Restrooms elevation.
Reference section.
W O R K
DESCRIPTION: The company GIA, was in charge of the interior design, and the development of the hydro sanitary facilities of the project, several plans of technical and constructive specifications were developed.
P R O F E S S I O N A L
AREA: 36000 m2. DATE: February-June 2018.
MY ROLE: Development of plans of technical specifications, mainly of bath area, these plans contained construction development information.
TR A N S P O R TATI O N STATI O N
PROJECT NAME: International Transportation station.
Wall sections specifications.
W O R K P R O F E S S I O N A L
finishes and technical and construction specifications and quotes. All the management and plans of the project were executed in English. The project is currently being developed. MY ROLE: My work was focused on the management and supervision of the design process and the realization of plans of specifications and technical and constructive details of, as well as the revision and correction of the plans made in the development of preliminary draft.
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL OFFICE
PROJECT NAME: International Institutional Office. LOCATION: Building 777, Intur Group, Col. Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. DESIGN: GIA. DATE: November 2018-February 2019. DESCRIPTION: The project was focussed on the interior design, management of the design process, development of construction, architectural plans,
W O R K P R O F E S S I O N A L
action with nature appreciating the view and landscapes that this area has, so the use of high stained glass, allows this experience, as well as the use of materials such as wood, steel, and stone. The Project is based on a composition of solid elements allowing the opening of spaces, focused on a central volume with an inclined roof. The project is distributed in two levels: on the first level, there is a: guest bedroom, guest bathroom, equipment closet, terrace, lobby, laundry area, service area, parking area, and generator room. On the second level, there is a: master bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom, bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom, guest bathroom, living room with electric fireplace, dining room, terrace, kitchen, and a wine cellar.
B H O US E
PROJECT NAME: B House DESIGNED BY: GIA LOCATION: El Hatillo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. DATE: March-May 2019 WORK TEAM: Arch. Keyla Aguilera <kaguilera@gia.hn> MY ROLE: Junior architect, development of blueprints, architectural, structural, finishing plans, hydro sanitary and elective facilities, as well as collaboration in design. DESCRIPTION: The project consists in a modern resting residence of 390 m2. The project location is a forest, which allows an inter-
W O R K P R O F E S S I O N A L
A LTEZZ A A PA R TM ENTS
PROJECT NAME: Altezza Apartments Complex: DESIGNED BY: GIA LOCATION: Col. Trejo, San Pedro Sula. DATE: July- September 2019 WORK TEAM: Arch. Keyla Aguilera <kaguilera@gia.hn> MY ROLE: Junior architect, development of blueprints, architectural, structural, finishing plans, hydro sanitary and elective facilities, as well as collaboration in design. My role focused on developing plans and management for the following areas of the complex-: Apartment buildings, Acces area, Sales area. The blueprints development of the first stage took 3 months. DESCRIPTION: The project is located, next to one of the oldest neighborhoods of San Pedro Sula, Col. Trejo. As it borders, with the mountain El
Merendon. The project has development plans in different construction stages. Currently, only the first stage of the complex has been developed. This stage consists of 2 apartment buildings, a sales area, social area, and the access area. The purpose of the project was to design a residential complex, where each tower has 10 levels, each floor with 324 m2. Each tower has 5 types of apartments. This apartment is for couples or families of 3 or 4 members. There is a kind of apartment, the studio apartment, that it is very profitable for this region, due to allows some companies to rent this studio for workers that have to travel to this city other users that are very common in this city are students. All apartments are corner oriented, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s near. All the apartments are compacts typology, this allows in terms of budget to organize around the entire building.
APARMENTS BUILDINGS. The building design allows the practicality of the distribution of the apartments and the structural analysis. These apartments typically consist of the living, kitchen, dining, one or two bathrooms, and bedroom. Each building has 5 types of apartments, which are: Type 01, 55m2 with one bedroom, Type 02, 80m2 with two bedrooms; Type 03 of 35 m2 as a studio apartment, type 4 of 85m2 with 1 master suite and 2 small bedrooms, Type 05 of 85m2 with 2 master suites. In the rooftop, there is a common terrace area of 82 m2.
SALES AREA: During the construction process, a sales area is going to promote the types of apartments. This area was developed near to the access, the topography of this area allows a parking basement for 4 cars and another parking area in front of the entrance of the Sales Area. On the first floor, it is a: reception and apartment type 1 prototype, and the second level is apartment type 2. This area is planted to be in the future a small commercial center for the complex, so it was left planned the structural and facilities to future works. ACCESS AREA: The entrance of the complex is located on a curve road, therefore, it was necessary an entrance that gave openness and easy access to the complex. It was proposed a modern design with an inclined plane, with a concrete sign seen, in which the use of panel W was raised, this material will allow the ease of installation and placement of LED light for, is also the sign an aesthetic element. This area also includes a water mirror that will allow a play with lighting and textures..
APARTMENT BUILDING FIRST PLAN
APARTMENT BUILDING SECOND PLAN