JOSÉ MANUEL ROBLES GÜILAMO ARCHITECT Street Hector Rene Gil #25 La Romana, R.D. robles019@hotmail.com 809.713.4936 EDUCATION Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra Title of Architect Dominico Americano - English courses Able to write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish EXPERIENCE Nazre Sansur Tuma Architect Construction Robles SKILLS AutoCAD SkecthUp VectorWorks Cinema 4D Adobe Suite Microsoft Office Physical Modeling 02 03
O6 | 11 THESIS Architecture Biennial Conceptual And Model Graphics 12 | 15 D4(1) Conceptual And Model Process Graphics 16 | 19 D4(2) Conceptual And Model Process Graphics 20 | 23 OTHERS
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ECO
ARCHITECTURE
T HESIS Trees are symbolic of life in many cultures, no doubt because they are vital in sustaining the quality and variety of life on the planet. In the past, forests could give respite to people – a place of tranquility away from the commotion of a big city. There is a noticeable discomfort felt while moving through a city that lacks greenery. Unfortunately, sparse vegetation is becoming the norm as urbanization, characterized by growing population densities, is threatening nature and the wildlife along with it. We must therefore re-structure our view of city development in such a way that minimizes the environmental burden.
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SOLAR IMPACT
SOLAR IMPACT
IMPACT OF WINDS
GREEN WALLS
GREEN ROOF
SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR IMPACT
SOLAR PANELS NORTH FACADE
SOLAR PANELS EAST FACADE
RAINWATER HARVESTING
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The success of eco-architecture relies on converting the energy from natural elements such as the sun, water and wind into usable energy. The result: a self-sustaining building with components designed to capture this energy thereby minimizing environmental harm. A wind impingement chamber, strategically placed solar panels and ducts for harvesting rain water are just a few examples of design modifications that can help accomplish this task. The inspiration for this design comes from the structure of a tree and how each of its parts – the roots, trunk, branches and leaves – work in unison to ensure its survival. This project aims to re-establish that lost connection to nature by encouraging the healthy development of future cities.
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D4 SCHOOL OF DESIGN: FORM AND COLOR
B elow is the conceptual model for a design school; a building dedicated to those who are interested in studying the various branches of art.
During the initial design process, I selected rectangular shapes of different sizes and fixed them into a larger structure, forming the basic framework. After constructing the shape of the overall building, I began sculpting the edges and added detailing to the exterior. These transformations, along with the addition of pillars, created a more modern appeal. The arrangement of pure, white rectangles alone provides character and expression for the project. However, the application of primary colours – red, blue and yellow – highlights the protruding aspects of the building’s exterior. This feature functions to symbolize artistic ideas emerging from a student’s mind, giving the structure its complete identity.
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D4 STORE INTERIOR To carry out this design, the interior of one of the most important buildings in Santo Domingo was chosen: the Acropolis Center. This interior belongs to a clothing store that has a sober and elegant design. Our task was to create a more jovial mood so that it would have a greater appeal to the store’s intended target audience. This will be accomplished through the use of different shapes, colors and lights. For instance, many different colors are used in an attempt to connect with the many kinds of customers – not every color will have the same meaning (if it all) to each customer. Depending on the person, different colors will represent a specific taste, experience or memory unique to them. There are three layers that defined this intervention: a translucent floor that gives way to colourful volumes, then a series of columns arranged to serve as support for the final layer, which is a deformed roof. This roof reflects the adventurous personalities one would find amongst the younger generation.
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OTHERS
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FELI city THE CITY OF THE MOST FAITHFUL FRIENDS
ARQUITEXTO #71 OCTOBER 2010
VILLA POLO Nยบ4 LA ROMANA
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