Araceli Narvaez
narvaez.arch@gmail.com
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SDSU SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
STUDENT HOUSING
RESTAURANT, WEST COVINA
OFFICES, NEWPORT BEACH
SDSU SCIENCES & ENGINEERING PROJECT DESCRIPTION SDSU approached NSAD students to propose a new design idea for the Engineering, Physics, and Sciences department. The site at SDSU offered many opportunities for site circulation which was the main focus of the new design. The site analysis was mostly based on the circulation of the campus that surrounded the site, green spaces in the campus, the difference in architectural stules, and the density of the students according to where they spend most of their time.
Space Analysis
Path of Travel
Site Analysis
Cafe Perspective
Classroom Perspective
First Level Floor Plan
Thermal Analysis
South Exterior Elevation
West Exterior Elevation
NSA+D Student Housing PROJECT DESCRIPTION The NSAD Student Housing project provides dormitories to the students of Newschool of Architecture and Design. This project is located across the street from the campus. It is a mixed-use building that provides commercial spaces on the first level which includes a gym and some retail spaces. The second level consists of a cafe for the students and student housing units. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th levels are all student housing. Two basement levels provide parking for the students.
A diagram was created to connect the major points in the site and key surrounding structures which led to the layout of the building. The South and East elevations contain a double skin facade system to provide natural ventilation. An atrium is located at the centerpoint of the building which consists of a large circular opening. The atrium provides natural sunlight that travels through all the communal spaces to reach all the student housing levels.
West Exterior Elevation
West Exterior Elevation
West Exterior Elevation
South Exterior Elevation
Section
Wall Section/ Details
DOUBLE SKIN FACADE DETAIL
EXHAUST FAN AIR INTAKE FAN PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL FRESH AIR INTAKE EXTERIOR GLAZING
Atrium Perspective
Mess Hall Perspective
Wall Section Exterior Facade
Restaurant Remodel, West Covina, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION This Argentinian restaurant is taking over an existing Chinese restaurant. The interior of the existing restaurant will be demolished to provide open space and flexibility with the interior design. The shell of the building will remain intact, with the exception of the exterior finishes and pilasters. An outdoor barbeque grill will be incorporated into the design along with an outdoor patio which will provide extra seating. Project involvement: Design Development, Construction Documents, and Bid and Permit. Job Responsibilities: Development of Construction Documents, city submittals, Plan check comments, collaboration with consultants. The city of West Covina has approved the permits for the restaurant and construction is to begin late Winter of 2018.
Site Plan
West Exterior Elevation
Section
Roof DrainW/ Overflow Detail
Cement Plaster At Pilaster Detail
Door Head Detail
Office Building, Newport Beach, Ca PROJECT DESCRIPTION This 17,432 S.F. office building located in Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, CA. It is a two-story office building that is currently only occupied by one tenant. All of the interior walls, doors, and glazing will be demolished to provide an open space for future tenants. The shell of the building will remain intact with the exception of the storefront and doors, which will be replaced. The new design of the building includes three tenant spaces in the first floor, a cafe, a restaurant, and a retail space. The second floor provides and open office space for one future tenant.
Site Plan
Interior Lobby Perspective
The replacement of all storefront opens the design of the facade to multiple possibilities. A Duratherm system is incorporated to the main entrance of the building which opens to the main lobby of the building. The NANA Wall system is used on the East elevation providing the future tenants with easy access to the bay. The second floor East elevation has access to the Juliet balconies through the NANA Wall system. The main lobby leads to the coffee bar and the retail space. The stairs in the lobby lead to the bridge that provides access to the second floor office space. The main lobby provides an architectural connection between the first and second floors using an ornate method of vertical circulation which comprise of art, lighting, and nature.
Ground Level Floor Plan
Araceli Narvaez
narvaez.arch@gmail.com