MONICA SPITERY A R C H I T E C T U R A L
P O R T F O L I O
MONICA SPITERY P: 925. 914. 0838 E: Monicaspitery@gmail.com
EDUCATION Florida International University Master of Architecture Expected graduation date May 2020 Broward College AA in Arts 2017
SKILLS SOFTWARES Revit | AutoCAD | Rhino |Lumion | Enscape Adobe [ Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign] Microsoft Office [ Word | PowerPoint | Excel | Outlook LANGUAGES Fluent [ English | Spanish] Proficient [ French ] Learning [ Italian | Portuguese ]
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Fashion Design Studies 2010 - 2012 Competitive Gymnastics Team Coach 2007 - 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE MarineMax Inc. December 2016 - Present Sales Assistant • Sales Assistant for the top two yacht brokers in the largest boat retailer in the world • Handle day - to - day administrative needs of the sales person • Arrange all logistics for domestic and international travels • Exceed client expectations • Manage client’s database • Assist with Purchase and Listing Agreements • Manage all listing details including appointments, price reductions and marketing of vessels • Maintain and nurture positive relationships with clients and vendors • Ensure client needs are met during the entire designing and purchasing process • Work closely with clients and vendors to coordinate “Christening” of client’s brand new vessels • Attend industry related events • Communicate with our marketing team to organize events in order to gain new leads and brand recognition Kerney and Associates CAD Drafter • • • • • •
May 2016 - December 2016
In charge of transferring sketches into CAD drawings Keep all projects organized and accessible for personnel Work on multiple projects at a time Ensure the completion of all drawings by the assigned deadlines Visit sites to ensure correct design of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems Attend all meetings and inspections
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Comprehensive Design Studio Miami Beach | Washington Ave
Historical Preservation + Sea Level Rise Studio Miami Beach | Jefferson Ave
Miami Beach Alley Design Studio Miami Beach | Ocean Drive
The Intensity of Tangling Pavilion Miami Beach
Micro Housing Design Studio Savannah
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The Miami Beach Capsule Hotel was designed following the grid of the surounding streets and buildings. By creating a rotation of the towers a step displacement was generated for views as well as flow of natural lighting and ventilation. In addition, open green areas were designed to enhance the feeling of getting “lost� in an oasis. This 5 story multi-program building was designed as a concrete structure, with 12 x 12 structural columns running all the way to the parking garage connecting to beams and joists, while the hotel floors used structural walls replacing the beams and columns previously used on the lower levels.
Front facade of the Miami Beach Capsule Hotel showing the open lobby, parking garage and the step displacement of the hotel towers.
Comprehensive Design Studio Prof. Arnaldo Sanchez
MIAMI BEACH CAPSULE HOTEL
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Process Diagrams
West Elevation
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North Elevation
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Parkinglot Ramp
Mechanical Room
Hotel Front Desk
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Loading Area
Kitchen
Restaurant Exterior Bar + Lounge
Ground Floor Plan
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Parking Garage
Parking Plan
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Section Cutting Through the Core
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2” Louver System
2” Concrete Slab
Roof 55' - 0" 3” Rigid Insulation 1” Roofing Membrane
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6” Concrete Slab
HOTEL ROOM
1” Floor Finish 3/4” Sound Insulation Floor 3 45' - 0" 4” Concrete Slab
2” Louver System
Exterior Staircase
HOTEL ROOM
2” Concrete Slab For Walkway
Floor 2 35' - 0" 2” Insulation 2” Wall Finish Lighting Fixtures
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1” Curtain Glass Wall
2” Curtain Glass Wall Exterior Lighting System Glass Door
HOTEL ROOM
EXTERIOR SPACE
1” Floor Finish 2” Exterior Teak Flooring
Glass Railing Floor 1 25' - 0"
8” x 10” Concrete Joist Sprinkler System
PARKING GARAGE
2” Concrete Slab Parking 15' - 0"
1/2” Sound Insulation
2” Louver System Parking Facade Enclosure System
24” Duct Work
4” Thermal Insulation 10” x 20” Rectangular Beam Lighting Fixtures
12 x 12 Column
Drop Ceiling
2.5” x 5” Rectangular Mullions
EXTERIOR SPACE
1” Curtain Glass Wall RESTAURANT 2” Concrete Slab
Lobby 3' - 0" 2” Thermal Insulation 5” Concrete Slab
Sewer Drainage Pipe
Concrete Foundation Retaining wall Foundation -3' - 0"
C a p s u l e H o t e l
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North Elevation
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The intent of the project was to create a resilient design which would combine both the existing historical building as well as the new alley addition while keeping in mind the threat that is sea level rise within the next 100 years. By proposing a new addition to the alley as well as a new program to the first floor the existing building can continue standing while the water rises. With the use of sustainable systems such as rain water gardens, tidal fences and glass solar panels 744 Jefferson Ave. is taking steps towards a more resilient buidlig design.
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NEW MIXED USED ADDITION in Miami Beach Balancing Historical Preservation + Sea Level Rise Prof. John Stuart
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Michigan Ave
Jefferson Ave
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8th Street
7th Street
Design Connection
Vegetation
Rain Water Gardens
Core
N e w M i x e d U s e d A d d i t i o n
Raised New First Floor
Program
Existing Building
Boundaries
Energy Systems + Water Collection
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East view from the alley showing sea level rise and how the new lansdcape and building embraces these changes.
New Mixed USed Addition
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Ground Floor plan
Third Floor Plan
Solar Glass Panel ROOF 53’3”
Green Roof 4TH FLOOR 39’8”
3RD FLOOR 29’8”
2ND FLOOR 17’8”
1ST FLOOR 7’6” 7.5’ MHHW 4.33’ MHHW GROUND LEVEL 3.4’ .03’ NAVD 88
Water Retention Rain Water Garden
Water Collection Filtration System
Drinking Water Tank
Water Pump
Tidal Fences
Water Re-use
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Resiliency Section
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This studio was focused on an alley design in the city of Miami Beach between Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, between 14th and 15th street. The design process involved the creation of a grid system following the city’s main streets as well as its edges. The most outstanding shapes were identified through the use of a matrix like system. The shapes were then extruded and placed on the site to create an interactive floor plan while creating “moments” throughtout the spaces.
Design collage which shows the 5 main shapes, the connectionn nof the environment as well as the
proposed materiality for the project.
Miami Beach Alley Design
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Site: Miami Beach, FL Alleys between Collins Ave + Ocean Dr. 1- 15 streets Personal Block: 14-15th Street Alleyway
Design Process
Momentum
Identified shapes
Matrix system following the city’s grid
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Momentum
Interactive floor plan
Main shapes placed on the site
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Momentum
East Section
West Section
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Circulation
Continuous Circulation Side Alley Access Rest stops/ Moments Stairs Elevators
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Roof
Design Rule
Momentum
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Moment #3
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Moment #9
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Bringing the Ocean back to Ocean Drive with a flexible open plan creating fluid spaces and limits using different architectonic elements, allowing for visitors to engage in social interactions in a tangling manner. This Oasis serves as a space to unify cultures as well as stimulate informal encounters between the visitors. This landmark emphasizes certain important aspects such as the Ocean, Landscape and Sunset, reminding our visitors the beauty in the simplicity of our design.
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THE INTENSITY OF TANGLING Miami Beach
The Intensity of Tangling
Prof. Alfredon Andia Design Team: Monica Spitery + Delfina Desinano
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Design Process
The Intensity of Tangling
positive and negative spaces and finally were manipulated to create a more organic shape.
Hand drawn sketches showings the design process. Shapes were drawn on a circle, then were separated into
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The Intensity of Tangling
STARLITE HOTEL
STARLITE HOTEL
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Savannah House The Intensity of Tangling
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View fom underneath one of the pavilions facing the pools
The Intensity of Tanglin
View of the pavilions
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This studio was focused on the study of the traditional carriage homes located in Savannah, Georgia. The carriage house is based on a micro-housing design which involves a self- contained living space, which accomodates sleeping space, bathroom and kitchenette. Our specific program involved a carriage house for a writer. Not only did we focus on creating comfortable spaces, but also built in furniture which would allow for multiple programs. In addition a connecting multi-program micro-housing was designed facing the front of the lot. The program included a commercial space on the ground level, 2 one bedroom apartaments as well as a single family home.
Micro Housing Design Studio Prof. Juan Contin
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Garden Design
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Corner Design
Savannah House
Infill Design
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Car Garage
Backyard
Kitchen + Dining Area
Commercial Space
Garden
Ground Plan
Longitudinal Section
Single Family Home
First Floor Plan
Savannah House
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Second Floor Plan
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Alternative Variant
Savannah House
Garden Variant
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