Architectural Portfolio

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"

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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

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Momentum

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Moment #3

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Momentum

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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E l e v a t i o n

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

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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

SAVANNAH HOUSE

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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

Apt 1

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Second Floor Plan

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Alternative Variant

Savannah House

Garden Variant

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