Design Portfolio by Onifur Garcia

CONTENTS

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS PORTFOLIO WERE SHOT BY ONIFUR GARCIA

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SPATIALITY

SUBJECTS

INTROSPECTIVES + DETAILS ONE PERSON SPACE

YEAR 1|

SHORT TERM LIVING | YEAR 2| KITCHEN STUDY | YEAR 2|

OFFICE + EDUCATIONAL | YEAR 3|

OFFICE + EDUCATIONAL CONT’D | YEAR 3|

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PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY

INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR INTERIOR

DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN

| VOLUNTEER DESIGNER | VOLUNTEER DESIGNER

PHOTOGRAPH: MUSEO DE LAS CIENCIAS | SANTIAGO CALATRAVA - VALENCIA, SPAIN

SPATIALITY |

PHOTOGRAPHY |

ABOVE: Barcelona Pavillon - Barcelona, Spain. LEFT: Rule of thirds; Louvre Museum Paris, France.

OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP LEFT: Ciutat de Las Artes y Las Ciencas Valencia, Spain. TOP RIGHT: Museu dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Art Contemporani de Barcelona Barcelona, Spain BOTTOM: Vancouver Convention Center - Vancouver B.C., Canada

PHOTOGRAPHY \\

Photography is one of the tools I use to relate with the spaces Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in. It is one way of encapsulating the experience each space offers at any given moment - a snapshot of the emotions created at that time. It can change with every passing second and alter the quality of the space itself.

PHOTOGRAPHY | SPATIALITY |

ABOVE: Coast Restaurant - Vancouver B.C., Canada. TOP RIGHT: Museu Nacional dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Art de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain. RIGHT: Benedictine Abbey in Montserrat - near Barcelona, Spain.

OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP LEFT: Ciutat de Las Artes y Las Ciencas - Valencia, Spain. TOP RIGHT: Vancouver Convention Center - Vancouver B.C., Canada. BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT: A Chimney on La Pedrera and La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain.

SUBJECTS |

PHOTOGRAPHY |

SUBJECTS: LEFT: Ewing Choi Valencia, Spain. TOP LEFT: Ewing Choi Valencia, Spain. ABOVE: Zach Mazo Vancouver B.C., Canada. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP LEFT: Zach Mazo Vancouver B.C., Canada. TOP RIGHT: Alana Kuroyama Vancouver B.C., Canada BOTTOM RIGHT: Alana Kuroyama Vancouver B.C., Canada BOTTOM LEFT: Three models from the Blanche Mcdonald School year end fashion show Vancouver B.C., Canada.

PHOTOGRAPHY \\

Photography of subjects can also capture the various interactions and activities a user does with the environment, whether or not intentional. It can indicate the experience offered by the space which can be further embellished by the subject in the environ.

PHOTOGRAPHY | INTROSPECTIVES + DETAILS |

BELOW: Detail of a circular stairwell in the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France.

BELOW: Comparing birds-eye views of a circular stairwell in La Casa Batllo by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona Spain, and a circular stairwell in The Palace of Versailles in Paris, France.

PHOTOGRAPHY \\

I chose the word “introspective” because the details seen by a person is often an indication of the persona embodied by that person - “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

ABOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: An Art Installation in Barcelona, Spain; A flock of birds take flight in Barcelona, Spain; Ciutat de Las Artes y Las Ciencias at midnight in Valencia, Spain. BELOW: Museo de Las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain.

ONE PERSON SPACE | YEAR 1 |

INTERIOR DESIGN |

SINGLE PERSON DWELLING \\

THE NEED: Design a single person dwelling unit that will accomodate all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basic activities within a space that has a total volume of 27 cubic meters (3m x 3m x 3m for example). This will be for the upcoming winter olympics in Vancouver, B.C. with the possibility of repurposing the space for low income student housing after the event. Universality will be a priority in Vthe event that a paralympian becomes the tenant of the space.

PROCESS DIAGRAMS<<

CONCEPT PARTI

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SIMPLIFY INTEGRATE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM<<

PRELIMINARY ZONING IDEA<<

INTEGRATED ZONING DIAGRAM<<

The Anatomical Structure of a Snowflake: -Axial Symmetry -Radial / Cyclical Plan -Component Parts.

BASIC PLATE<<

FOOD PREPARATION W/ SPACE FOR UNDERMOUNTED FRIDGE<<

NANO WALL SYSTEM<<

THE RESPONSE \\ PROJECT VIEWS <<

Utilizing the shape of a snowflake as an inspiration, the entry of the space acts as the main circulating factor which allows acces to the private area and the public area.

PLAN VIEW<<

FRONT ELEVATION<<

REAR ELEVATION<<

THE NEED: The port of Vancouver has more imports than exports and as a result, there is an overabundance of unused cargo container all over the city. In collaboration with Lonely Planet, re-purpose these containers into a non profit single night hostel type dwelling for those travellers new to the city. The space should allow for up to four occupants at any given time.

IDEATION PROCESS <<

SHORT TERM LIVING | YEAR 2 |

INTERIOR DESIGN |

SHORT TERM LIVING\\

MODEL PLAN VIEW<<

MODEL BIRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE VIEW<<

VIEWING IN<<

PROJECT VIEWS <<

APPROACH<<

LEFT FAÇADE<<

6 PLAN VIEW<<

REAR<<

RIGHT FAÇADE<<

THE RESPONSE\\

The concept for this project was “journey.” Creating a sense of journey within the facility itself by having diffferent experiences from the approach, the entry, and in the rest and repose areas. Going further with the concept, the materials chosen to be used for the project are everyday objects that go through a journey themselves (skateboards, old tires, etc.). They are salvaged and repurposed for this project, educating the travellers towards a sustainable approach in design which is quickly becoming prevalent in this city.

PANORAMIC - RIGHT FAÇADE <<

THE NEED: The kitchen is the most functional aspect of a home. A Kitchen Manufacturer is looking to have greater marketability in North America and is looking for a design prototype that would aid them in that respect. Within a dictated footprint, design a kitchen space that is adaptable and flexible. It must accomodate up to three users at any given moment, taking universality into consideration. PROCESS AND IDEATION <<

| YEAR 2 | KITCHEN STUDY

INTERIOR DESIGN |

THE ROOM OF FUNCTIONS\\

THE WORKING TRIANGLE<<

TALL GLAZING<<

VIEW OF TALL STORAGE<<

LOOKING WEST<<

PARTI IDEAS<<

MODEL IN PLAN<<

PARTI IMPLEMENTATION<<

NORTH-EAST VIEW<<

GARAGE DOOR ENTRY<<

VIEWING FROM THE EAST ENTRANCE OF LIVING ROOM<<

To Living Room

30"A.F.F. 30"A.F.F.

30"A.F.F.

To Dining

Fridge & Oven intergrated into rotating column.

36"A.F.F.

Cantilevered Garage Door

PROJECT VIEWS <<

36"A.F.F.

SOUTH WALL ELEVATION<<

36"A.F.F.

To Dining

36"A.F.F.

30"A.F.F.

PLAN VIEW<< NORTH WALL ELEVATION<<

THE RESPONSE \\

The kitchen is often where the day starts, the user uses this space to restart, revitalize from which derives the concept of “Re-generate”. Taking great considerations of the working areas, the design effectively optimizes the work through dramatic reduction and manipulation of the circulation involved. Being able to regenerate every working triangle makes this design unique.

VIEW OF COOKTOP AREA<<

VIEW FROM THE DINING - STRAIGHT<<

THE NEED: The Kwantlen Interior Design Program has been given the approval to become a prototype satellite campus downtown. It will be located in the 100 Pender St. previously the Vancouver Sun tower. Design a creative environment for the students that will foster innovation. Encourage cross fertilization of ideas and promote the idea of sustainable design. The space itself should promote alternative methods of working which is inherent in this field. Provide necessary spaces for various types of activities. The facility should be able to hold all 80 students within the program as well as up to 10 staff members. Spaces for meetings, critiques, and conferences should be interspersed throughout the facility. The facility should uphold the philosophy and charactersitics of the students within the program: diverse, multicultural, energetic, individualistic and collaborative, controlled chaos. The use of two floors should be sufficient for this project totalling a maximum of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. Universality and sustainability should be inherent in this project.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES<<

PROGRAMMATIC RESEARCH DIAGRAMS <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|OFFICE + EDUCATIONAL | YEAR 3 |

A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT\\

CONCEPT: ENTROPY<<

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM<<

THE “MOLECULE” PARTI<<

ADJACENCY MATRIX<<

8TH FLOOR PLAN <<

7TH FLOOR PLAN << THE RESPONSE \\

In science, entropy is the likelyhood of molecules colliding within a given concentration. This was taken as an inspiration to encourage the serendipitous conversation that can occur during breaks, or even while classes are in session. This will proliferate the cross fertilization of information amongst peers. Though collaboration amongst the years is highly encourage, the current space given to these students hinder them from doing so. This design allows student to have an open studio between all four years while allocating the more quiet class times to the floor below. In this way, help and inspiration can be acquired openly. The idea for the studio is that it is a blank canvas and that each individual will bring their own personality to colour the space. This will also promote interaction between students. To create maximum flexibility and opportunity for adaptive reuse, most of the walls are furniture systems which can be taken down easily during renovations.

INTERIOR DESIGN|OFFICE + EDUCATIONAL | YEAR 3 |

INFORMAL MEETING/TEACHER LOUNGE<<

8TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM<<

VIEW FROM INSIDE STUDIO<<

9 VIEWING INTO OPEN STUDIO FROM MAIN CIRCULATION<<

EAST LONGITUDINAL SECTION<<

CONSTRUCTION PLAN <<

DEMOLITION PLAN <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|OFF + ED. DOCUMENTS | YEAR 4 |

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN <<

FURNITURE PLAN <<

SKETCHES

1 POINT PERSPECTIVE, ROMAN VILLA - YEAR 1 <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|

BENEDICTINE ABBEY, MONTSERRAT, SPAIN -YEAR 3 <<

CROSS ON CASA BATLLO, SPAIN -YEAR 3 <<

HOSPITAL DE SAN PAU, SPAIN -YEAR 3 <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|

CAIXA FORUM, SPAIN -YEAR 3 <<

SKETCHES

ELEVATION RENDERING, PRACTICE -YEAR 2 <<

SKETCHES

RENDERED PLAN EXCERCISE -YEAR 2 <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|

RENDERED PERSPECTIVE EXCERCISE, LANDSCAPE -YEAR 2 <<

SKETCHES

RENDERED PERSPECTIVE EXCERCISE, PORTRAIT -YEAR 2 <<

INTERIOR DESIGN|

RENDERING EXCERCISE, BARCELONA CHAIR -YEAR 2 <<

VOLUNTEER DESIGNER| AIBC CONFERENCE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 |

THE EVENT: The students of Kwantlen Polytechnic Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interior Design Program were asked for some volunteers to design the annual AIBC Conference dinner that year. Each year, the event would have some sort of concept or theme that it would follow. It was our responsibility to design within that concept as well as within the given budget. MY ROLE: The design process was very integrated and each student took part in the collaborative design process, construction of materials, as well as on-site installation. I took part in each aspect accordingly, specially during the installation. As a member I was responsible for bringing ideas to each meeting and was crucial throughout the evolution of the concept until the end result.

Team Members: Chandra Borek Lynn Hughes Natalie Degoey Kim Barichievy Onifur Garcia THE RESULT: The concept of AIBC for that year was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vision.â&#x20AC;? Immediately transparency came into mind, addressing the fact that most center pieces hinder conversation from accross the table. The initial idea set forth was some sort of tall glazing or cup with a tea light inside. This would have been over the budget to accummulate for all the tables. I brought up the idea of some sort of net with supports, and from this the idea further evolved into steel meshing which became the final product.

VOLUNTEER DESIGNER| AIBC CONFERENCE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 |

THE EVENT: After successfully designing the AIBC conference from the year before, the Interior Design students at Kwantlen were once again asked to partake in the designing of the same event. MY ROLE: This time around, we were able to have a little more budget. Again, I participated in every aspect of process. This time, I was also given the extra responsibility of finding and specifying LED tea lights that would fit within the budget. I was able to source one out, which was used more than once by other students for other school related projects.

Team Members: Aubrey Zacharias Roselyne Rheaume Nicole Gomes Jaclyn Gauley Onifur Garcia THE RESULT: The concept of AIBC this time was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legacy.â&#x20AC;? We built upon this thought until we came up with the idea of building blocks, which we relate to the structures which architects eventually are responsible for. My main contribution was the idea of using a lit chloroplast base as platforms for the blocks. The end result were blocks of different translucency on top of illuminated bases. Each person in the table gets a random block on their plate. It is up to the entire table as a team to figure out a creative way of putting all the blocks together to form their own centerpiece.

THANK YOU |