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Nicolás Gómez Select Works 2015-2021
About Nicolás (Bogotá, 1993) is a spatial designer who graduated with a B.Arch from Carnegie Mellon University in 2017. Nicolás has previously interned at MOBO Architects and FXFowle’s urban design studio. He also worked as a drafter and fabricator at the Brooklyn-based design/build studio TwoSeven. During the last three years, Nicolas was a designer at Float Studio, where he was involved with creating exciting workspaces for start-ups in New York.
Project Selection Academic 1
Silver Lake Educational Center | Carnegie Mellon | 2015
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Duquesne Student Housing | Carnegie Mellon | 2017
Professional 3
Museo Nacional de la Memoria | Mobo Architects | 2015
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MakeSpace | Float Studio | 2019
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3L Capital | Float Studio | 2020
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Understood | Float Studio | 2021
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Kaplan Hecker, & Fink | Float Studio | 2021
Silver Lake Reserve
Pittsburgh, USA
2016
FLOW STUDIO / CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Formerly a lake and natural reserve, Silver Lake valley is currently an industrial complex of warehouses located in the rugged geography of eastern Pittsurgh. This project was a proposed intervention in this area of the city that seeked to revitalize the site to once again be part of Pittsburgh’s green infrastructure, as well as add public space and programmatic elements that attract visitors, student, and eco-tourists to the site. The primary strategy of the site’s organization was derived from a Grasshopper script that provided rainwater flow analysis. This analysis informed where runoff water from nearby watersheds was coming from. Using a Voronoi grid pattern and laying it out across the site allowed the team to explore different ways to subdivide the site and create forms that were informed by points of high water flows. In collaboration with Elizabeth Dolinar
above Rendering of Silver Lake in the future right Diagrams of the voronoi points and how they translate into physical space making and
BUILDING TO LANDSCAPE RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAMS
buildings and occupation
water collection / park
Existing runoff flows.
Dividing the site into two main areas.
Using the architecture to guide runoff and create a public axis, while introducing an organizing geometry for the wetland retension ecosystem.
Extending the Voronoi wetland geometry to strenghten dialogue between architecture and landscape.
The form of the building responds to the natural flows of the site while creating retension pockets and pools.
Splitting the building mass in order to also redirect and capture runoff from the adjacent hillside.
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF VORONOI ORGANIZATION
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PARKING LOTS + OTHER NON-PERMEABLE
SEWAGE LINES
SPECULATIVE INTERVENTIONS
RETENSION GARDENS ADJACENT TO LARGE BUILDINGS
right Speculative intervention diagrams based on the specific needs of the site, including retention gardens, converting parking lots into public green spaces, and densification of existing green coverage.
PERMEABLE PARKING LOTS
This strategy takes into account the large amounts of water that fall on top of these large warehouse buildings. By creating retension gardens adjacent to the building and redirecting that rainwater from the roofs to the gardens, we can collect more than just runoff water from the ground.
Considering the high coverage of parking lots in the industrial zone, there is opportunity to create permeable surfaces that absorb water yet still respect the existing infrastructure. This type of infrastructure is not only helpful in reducing runoff volumes, but it can also improve water quality by reducing the quantity of fine-grained sediment.
DENSIFICATION OF EXISTING GREEN COVERAGE
CONVERTING BIG PARKING LOTS INTO BIG PUBLIC PARKS
The existing back areas of the industrial zone that are facing the busway / traintrack need to be taken advantage of as possible retension areas. Increasing the number of trees and the zone’s permeability, as well as creating wetlands that can absorb and clean water running off the buildings and the busway.
The location of this specific parking lot, with its proximity to the residential zone below Lincoln Highway, makes it optimal for it to be converted into a hybrid of water infrastructure and public park. The adjancent parking lots are convserved in order to account for the area’s need for vehicular parking. This park could contain wetlands, ponds, and springs that help reduce runoff volumes.
below Floor plan
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Silver Lake Future
SILVER LAKE EDUCATION CENTER Pittsburgh, United States / Fall 2015 / Flow Studio
This project was a proposed intervention in the Silver Lake valley of eastern Pittsburgh. Formerly a lake and natural reserve, the valley is now an industrial complex of concrete paving and warehouses. Silver Lake Education Center seeks to revitalize the site to once again be part of Pittsburgh’s green infrastructure, as well above as adding public space and programmatic elements that attract visitors, students, and eco-tourists to the Silver Lake in the future as organization was derived from a Grasshopper flow analysis that informed site. The primary strategy of site where runoff water from nearby watersheds is coming from. Using a Voronoi grid pattern and laying it out proposed across the site allowed us to explore different ways to subdivide the site and create forms informed by points of high water flows. right
Silver Lake Future
Silver Lake in the past (left) and In Collaboration with Elizabeth Dolinar present (right)
Silver Lake Before
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Silver Lake Before
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Silver Lake Today
Silver Lake Today
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above View of classroom laboratories and learning spaces
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right View of reception cafe and flex event space
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Micro Student Housing DETAIL STUDIO / CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Micro Housing was an academic project completed during fifth year studio at Carnegie Mellon University. The prompt was to design a new addition to the in-campus residences at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University with a focus on the constructibility, assembly, and detailing of the building. The main driving force behind the design was a modular construction system and grid. Using subtraction as a method to carve out public spaces within the modular grid, the final design seeks to distribute social cluster spaces throughout each of the floors. Following the grid logic, there were two types of residential units: a single micro-unit that occupied 1 grid unit and a double micro unit occupying 1.5 grid units. The design creates a playful and dynamic facade that interacts with the rest of the campus and a ground floor that is open and permeable to allow pedestrian flow and maintain the preexisting circulation patterns.
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Pittsburgh, USA
2017
above Diagrams showing structure, water distribution, and mechanical systems left Floor plans, ground floor to 6th floor
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above Construction details left Wall section and elevation showing construction details
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left Floor plans and 3D view of unit layouts below Axonometric view of prefab units being assembled and added to main skeleton structure
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above Enlarged detail of stair handrail left Interior view of main lobby space
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Museo Nacional de la Memoria COMPETITION / MOBO ARCHITECTS "The project for the Museo Nacional de la Memoria must promote, on one hand, the solemnity necessary to remember a war that has not ended, but also the dynamism that will help the future of the capital of Colombia, a country approaching the end of a conflict of such magnitude. The responsibility of the building is to facilitate the ideal space for the construction of a collective national memory, that is not focused on one single truth or point of view, but is rather the intersection of many different truths and realities. It is the space where different voices and forms of expression are heard, and the Colombian society can participate as witnesses of this process." MOBO Architects, translated from Spanish As an intern at MOBO, I worked on a ten person team to develop a proposal for the National Museum of Memory competition in Colombia. My role in the competition was to assist on the competition drawings and to develop the 3D model, which was ultimately used to produce the final renders and other 2D/3D representation. All drawings included in the following pages were produced from the digital Rhino 3d model that was developed. Renderings by MONOMO
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Bogotá, Colombia
2015
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above 3D section of museum tower showing the natural lighting strategies for the gallery spaces left Rendered views of the interior gallery spaces and the exterior public zones of the museum
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right Exploded axonometric drawing of the museum left Exploded axonometric drawing of the flexible theater space showing possible configurations: assembly, projection, runway performance, and coliseum performance
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above View of interior halls and informal seating below View of the main entrance and lobby space
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MakeSpace
New York, USA
INTERIORS / FLOAT STUDIO MakeSpace is a startup company that provides fullservice storage. The MakeSpace team in NYC tasked Float Studio with a design intensive to have their entry space redesigned under a tight budget and 4 week timeline. The entry space, prior to the intensive, was a drab mix of cardboard box storage and a configuration of two sofas and a coffee table. Float was asked to create multiple seating zones that would be more inviting to its employees through a playful and colorful approach. My role in the project, along with another team member, included furniture sourcing, material selection, budget management, contractor coordination, general design and concept development, and custom furniture design.
above Entry space showing elevated platform and flexible seating right Entry space before the redesign
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2019
DROP AREA
INFINITY MIRROR
LOGO Elevation - Elevator Lobby
plant
Plan Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
Elevation - Entrance
above Furniture plan and elevation of the entry lounge space right Material palettes and colors derived from the brand’s primary and secondary colors.
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left and below The company’s emblematic storage boxes were used as planters
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A L T E R N A T I V E MakeSpace box + poufs
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MakeSpace box + wood crate ottomans
Concrete bench/planer + pou
below, left Furniture selection was a mix of playful pieces combined with industrial elements below, right Collaborative work pod with move-able screens for privacy
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F U R N I T U R E
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3L Capital INTERIORS / FLOAT STUDIO A model on how to remain warm and inviting while being built for hygiene and safety. 3L’s post-COVID environment allows for relaxed spacing in a variety of areas while allowing occupants to stay focused and connected to others in the firm. - Float Studio The client asked for a space that would have the feel of a cozy apartment while giving their 10-person team a space to cut the monotony of working from home. With this in mind, we designed a custom millwork library that would act as the central anchor of the open office space, as well as secondary spaces, lounges, and conference rooms. The furniture selection was a mix of commercial residential and contract pieces that gave the space a sophisticated blend of sober professionalism and inviting textures.
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New York, USA
2020
CON FE RE N CE ROOM - ALT. A
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DESIGNER
11 WEST 25TH S NEW YOR ARCHITECT OF RECORD
above left and right Furniture collage used in design stage and final photo view of the space.
MEP ENGINEER
CODE CONSULTANT
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right Furniture plan
SERVER
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200 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 910 NEW YORK, NY 10003
DESIGNER
www.float.studio 11 WEST 25TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010 ARCHITECT OF RECORD
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left Rendered elevation for kitchen and pantry right Built condition of kitchen and pantry below Photo of small conference room from entrance corridor
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OP EN OFFI CE © F L O A T S T U D I O
NOTES
- DRAWING FOR PRELIMINARY PRI - MILLWORKER TO PRICE AS LINE I LIBRARY ALT. B
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MILLWORKER TO COORDINATE WITH G.C. FOR ELECTRICAL CUTOUT LOCATIONS FOR LIGHTING ON FIELD
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Understood INTERIORS / FLOAT STUDIO Built for a non-profit organization and lifelong guide for those who learn and think differently, this office sets new standards in design and accessibility and specifically addresses the needs of the neurodiverse. - Float Studio My role in this large scale office project was to develop a highly detailed 3D model of the project which was used from the initial schematic design stage up until the production of final renders for client presentations. Additionally, I assisted with custom furniture designs which included a reception desk, decorative screen, and cafe bench.
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New York, USA
2020
above Photo of reception desk as built below (right) Early iteration of reception desk, showing how the design accommodates for people in wheelchairs to comfortably access
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above Photo of dividing screens
below Renders developed during the design stage showing the dividing screens
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PROJECT
FABRICATOR TO SUGGEST OPTIMAL SEAM LOCATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTABILITY
9'-8 7/8"
PROFILE OF BACKREST TO BE WORKED OUT WITH FABRICATOR PER CONSTRUCTABILITY AND PROPOSED SEAM LOCATIONS
2'-3"
above Photo of dividing screens as built
FABRICATOR TO SURVEY SITE CONDITIONS AND TAKE TEMPLATE OF WALL CURVE TO MATCH
6'-4 7/8"
3" 6'-10 3/8"
below Renders developed during the design stage showing the dividing screens
FABRICATOR TO SUGGEST OPTIMAL INTERIOR FRAMING
1/2" DACRON 1" FR FOAM
TOWN HALL BANQUETTE - PLAN Scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
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TOWN HALL BANQUETTE - SECTION Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" DATE
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Kaplan Hecker & Fink INTERIORS / FLOAT STUDIO A playful, inviting law firm with 360 views of New York City courtesy of the Empire State Building. Rich colors and collected textiles add a residential feel, and subdued furniture creates moments around the world-class art collection. - Float Studio I was involved as project team member from the early design stages up until some months before client movein in 2021. My main responsibilities in this project as team member were to assist with 3D model development of the entire project, FF&E sourcing and pricing, delivery coordination, budget management, and custom furniture design and development. The 3D images shown here were not meant as final renderings for presentation but were instead primarily used for internal design development and as a way to test out concepts, furniture, and materials.
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New York, USA
2021
above XL Conference Room as built
below Screen captures of 3D model of the XL Conference Room
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above Conference center as built
below 3D model views of conference center
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above Pantry view, showing custom islands below 3D model views of pantry
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above Open office as built, showing custom Herman Miller workstations below 3D model views of open office area
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above Reception desk as built below 3D model views of reception desk
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above Medium private office as built, showing custom Herman Miller shelving and storage below 3D model views of private offices, type 2 and type 3
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Nicolás Gómez
+1 954 812 4093 gomezvelez.nicolas@gmail.com