EDUCATION University of Texas at San Antonio Masters of Architecture University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelors of Science in Architecture Cumulative GPA: 3.44 / 4.0
Noe Alexis Flores
Expected Graduation: May 2020 Graduated: December 2017
GEV Study Abroad Italy August - December 2017 Enrolled and Completed 3 Courses: Italian Design Studio, Sketching, and Italian Language and Culture.
noeflores06@gmail.com (956) 336-6623
EXPERIENCE
Objective: Currently seeking an entry level position to collaborate and learn in a team enviroment through the design process. Looking to build beyond my current skill set, design with a passion, and acknowledge the enviromental impact that architecture possesses.
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Student Lab Assistant January - August 2017 UTSA’s College of Architecture and Construction woodshop facility. Attained hands-on experience with wood shop tools, CNC router, and laser cutter. Assist in student projects and ensure they are following the facility’s safety regulations.
References: Darryl Ohlenbusch AIA University of Texas, San Antonio (210) 240-3325 darrylohlenbsuch@icloud.com Olga Diaz Mueller Co., Brownsville (956) 240-3325 odiaz@mueller-brownsville.com
Mueller Co. Brownsville, TX Administrative Assistant February - August 2018 Provided adminsitrative support to the company Purchasing Manager as well as Plant Manager. Responsible for generating and record keeping of purchase orders for several company accounts. Managed employees health insurance program "Virgin Pulse" which offers health incentives and company events that promote healthy living.
Building Design Studio San Antonio, TX Lakeview Community Garden August - December 2015 Studio design course in collaboration with Green Spaces Alliance with the goal to desing a structure that would increase community participation while providing shelter from the elements. Collaborated with local engineers, architects, and contractors to desing, plan, construct and complete the shading structure in a timely fashion.
SKILLS AutoCAD
Photoshop
Sketch-Up
Illustrator
Rhino 3D
Sketching
VRay / Rendering
Woodshop
“In the big picture, architecture is the art and science of creating the framework of our lives. The buildings that we build are either open possibilities or they hinder encounters or connections.” -Bjarke Ingels (Abstract: the Art of Design)
CONTENTS Undergraduate Work 2013-2017
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BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART 3-6
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KING WILLIAM’S LIBRARY 11-14
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PLAZA LAKE COMMUNITY GARDEN 15-18
URBINO: BORGO MERCATALE 7-10
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BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART The Concept for this project is derived from the relationship between enclosed and open architecture and the connection of the building to the surrounding attractions of the city. The geometry of the building arises from ancient Mexican architecture and is meant to celebrate the Hispanic art and culture of the city of Brownsville TX.
Project Site
Concept Development
This is a redesign of the current Museum which is located in the heart of Brownsville Tx. Within a 2 mile radius of the site there are several city hubs such as The Brownsville Zoo to the Northwest, Linear Farmer’s Market to the West, and the children’s museum as well as Ringgold Park to the North.
The Brownsville Mueseum of Fine Art houses houses a large collection of Tex-Mex and mexican art. For the Concept we began with the geometry of an aztec pyramid (an iconic ex. of mexican architecture). The geometry was then stretched to the perimeter of the site. The east and south wall are important connectinos to the sorrounding builidngs. There for the east corner is encased in glass to maximize views. The art itself will be enclsoded in a heavy horizontal stone structure much like the pyramids to give it a sense of sacrecy.
Office
Office
Office
Gift Shop
Children’s Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Cafe
Lounge
Sculpture Corridor Main Exhibit
Gallery
Gallery
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Ground Floor
30 10
Private Exhibit
80
Atrium N
Gallery
Storage
2nd Floor
Front Elevation
Lighting Structure The Lighting Structure is to capture and diffuse the harsh north sun and use it as a natural lighting device for the artwork.
3-D Section This section shows the simple flow of the building and difference of the galleries on the first floor while second floor is a simple walk around balcony of the atrium space.
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BORGO MERCATALE
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The design is based on a geometrical grid on the Borgo Mercatale created by connecting the important elements surrounding it: city gate, views, existing buildings, and pedestrian circulation. By designing a park and piazza it allows for a much more enjoyable experience before entering Urbino. The sections are divided into hardscape and landscape in order to bring more greenery to the city environment. The piazza section would be able to host several city events/functions. Traffic has been redirected to a two-way street with a roundabout in front of the Porta Valbona, allowing busses to turn around and enter a new covered bus stop.
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30 10
80
Project Site
Concept Development
Overlay of Borgo Mercatale, drew a series of the important potential walkways and views in order to develop a diagram
The Borgo Mercatale is a large piazza space at the gate of the city of Urbino, Italy. The piazza is currently being used as a large parking lot. The goal is to convert the space into a city focal point that would maximize the land values potential.
Grid of the derived walkways, added a large piazza in the center. Refined geometries into large greenspace and hardscape areas.
Amphitheatre Design By sloping the greenspaces, the park becomes more interactive and makes the piazza a focal point for year round events.
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36
100
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Section A VEGETATION 8” GROWING MEDIUM FILTER CLOTH DRAINAGE LAYER ROOT BARRIER WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 4” RIGID INSULATION 8” CONCRETE WAFFLE SLAB 1” GLASS LIGHT WOOD PANELS
2” INSULATION WITH FINISH
Section A-1
Detail C-1
Bus Station Proposal to convert the current bus stop into a covered bus station with a green roof terrace where you can sit and enjoy elevated vews of the park.
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Roof Terrace Plan
Ground Plan
C-1
Section C
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15 5
40
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KING WILLIAM’S LIBRARY The concept of this design is an exploration of abstract and unconventional architecture. This would produce a powerful dualism between the new and the old; being that King Williams district is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods. This architecture uses the elements, important views, and pedestrian walkways to gerenate its geometry.
Concept ProjectDevelopment Site a
Began with a block larger than the desired sq ftage in the center of the site
c
Project Site King Williams Historic District is one of San Antonio's most prominent neighborhoods. Orginially settled in the 1840's these homes were built in the Victorian style, Italianate style, and Greek Revival. Our specific site is the open lot next to Arsenal Bridge. Important Sorrounding Architecture include HEB Headquarters, the Arsenal Bridge Pedestrian Runway along San Antonio River, and historic architectural styles.
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Cut the block to create a central walkway to the river.
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Extrude desired Library block to touch the river.
Cut out window openings and create indentions to protect from sun.
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f
Shape roof with desired water run off and shape in mind.
Mirror and scale studio space to create a relationship between both buildings.
high tech panels heavy black stone
LEGEND
Library
Studio
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Reading Area
B
Book Shelves
C
Computer Space
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Offices
S
Study Rooms
T
Storage
W
Women’s Restroom
M
Men’s Restroom
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Site Plan
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0
80
R
10
B
C
S
S
M
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O
T
W
Library Plan 0
15 5
40
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PLAZA LAKE COMMUNITY GARDEN Studio design course in collaboration with Green Spaces Alliance with the goal to design a structure that would increase community participation in the garden, provide tool storage, and provide shelter from the elements to its users.
Project Statement
Project Site
Site Analysis
Project site is located on the far west side of San Antonio. The Plaza Lake Community Garden Structure was designed and built by the UTSA Design-Build course led by professor Daryll Ohlenbusch AIA in collaboration with Green Space Alliance. The Goal was to construct a shading structure for the neighborhood garden that provided storage space and a gutter system that would allow for water to be captured and stored in a cystern.
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24
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The concept for our project was three leafs. Three triangular components that were angled to drain the water to the central gutter. We also included a storage space and angled wire mesh panels to protect the users from the sun at all times of the day.
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Final Model
64
DESIGN PROCESS
Collaborated in small teams over the course of 3 weeks to propose different designs to Lakeview community members. Once members chose a design the studio was devided back into teams to design different parts of the structure. Weekly meetings with engineers to ensure that the model is structuraly sound.
CONSTRUCTION
Budgeted and raised money to buy the materials for the construction. Local San Antonio contractor helped pour the foundation, some of the large members were prefabricated at the University woodshop and the remaining pieces were added on site.
FINAL