MARIANA H BARROETA - Complete Portfolio

UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA // THE BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITÄT WEIMAR

C.V. Career Summary

EDUCATION

Universidad Iberoamericana

Bachelor of Architecture

Final grade of 9.4 // GPA 3.76 (4.0 scale)

Graduated with Honors + Thesis with Special Mention

Mexico City, Mexico

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Architecture and Urbanism - Architectural Design

Summer program

Weimar, Germany

Japanese Language

Osaka, Japan

Kaplan - PLI

English Language

Vancouver, Canada

mUcHo - Estudio / Taller

Irnernship

Concept design, architectural projects

Mexico City, Mexico

ASTECA, Aviation School

Human resources and Administration

Mexico City, Mexico

ACIA - Asociacion Cultural para la Investigacion sobre Asia

Japanese language tutor

Mexico City

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office

Adobe CC

CAD

3D Modeling

Word / Excel / Powerpoint

Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator

AutoCAD / Revit

Rhino + Grasshopper + Python / Sketchup

GH plugins - Chromodoris, Flex (cloth simulation), Human (texture mapping), Kangaroo2, LunchBox, Millipede, RhinoVault2, Topos, Wasp, Weaverbird

Rendering

Digital Manufacturing

3Ds Max + Corona / Twinmotion

3D Printing (Cura slicer) / Universal Robots / KUKA KR-150

LANGUAGES

Spanish

English

Japanese

German

Mother tongue

C1 (Advanced)

N2 (Advanced)

A1 (Beginner)

Portfolio Selected Works

Concept Tools

Architectural Project

Table of Contents

Welcome to my portfolio — a testament to my unwavering commitment to design excellence and innovative solutions. With a passion for dreaming of transformative spaces, I invite you to explore a curated collection of my architectural achievements.

Within this portfolio, you will discover a diverse range of projects that embody a harmonious blend of functionality, aesthetics, and technology. From residential and commercial to conceptual projects, each design showcases meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the context.

In this visual journey, you will witness the seamless integration of form and function, as well as a meticulous approach to the architectural practice. Each project is a statement to the transformative power of architecture and the ability to shape environments that evoke emotion and foster meaningful experiences.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my architect portfolio. I am excited about the prospect of collaborating on future architectural endeavors and creating spaces that transcend the ordinary, leaving an indelible mark on the world around us.

(A)

Architectural Design

(strategies)

Architecture orchestrates open plans, inner courtyards, shifting volumes, and sculpted spaces, harmonizing mass and space into captivating design symphonies.

The course “Architectural Design” at Bauhaus Universität in Weimar (summer 2019) explored spatial concepts and methods through handson activities, presentations, on-site visits, and studio practice. Students gained a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles, creating models and analyzing spatial relationships.

Culminating in the design of an Art Museum in Weimar’s park, students integrated their knowledge and skills to propose innovative solutions. The course’s hands-on approach and studio practice enabled active engagement in the design process, fostering valuable insights into creating functional and meaningful spaces.

Open Plan

Foamboard

Inner Courtyard

Air drying clay

Shifting storeys

Polystyrene foam

Mass and Space

Ytong block

Open plan Pavilion

Inner Courtyard Free theme

Shifting storeys

Free theme

Mass and Space Museum

(A’)

Park an der Ilm

(concept

design)

Nature’s embrace, architecture entwined, Guiding with grace, hearts and minds aligned.

The design of the hidden pavilion nestled amidst the trees focuses on seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings, where the only visible elements are the columns that harmoniously merge with the forest.

The museum’s interior is ingeniously situated underground, creating a captivating experience for visitors. Curved walls guide guests through the architectural language of geometry, immersing them in an enchanting journey. To infuse the space with natural light, strategically placed ceiling openings allow rays of sunlight to gracefully illuminate the underground chambers, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the museum’s captivating ambiance.

Park an der Ilm Weimar’s Landschaftspark

Site plan

Ground floor

Floorplan

Underground

Exterior visualization Photoshop

Interior visualization

Photoshop

(B) (national competition)

7S MEMORIAL

We consider habitable those spaces that make us feel secure, shielding us from the outside world and embracing us during our daily activities. It could be said that we enter a state of comfort when we are inside our homes, a place where we confidently take ownership. However, this feeling may appear fleeting when confronted with an unforeseen event of devastating consequences. Suddenly, we are subjected to forces beyond our control, determining our fate. We may become victims of tragedies that, unable to repel, each must endure.

The idiosyncrasies of each experience will be marked by different struggles—some prolonged waits, treacherous and irregular paths, or seemingly endless falls. Yet, amidst it all, it may seem incredible that the certainty of finding a sign at the end of such a long journey still remains. But we must be optimistic. The reality is that to get closer to the exit, we find ourselves in a situation where, as if facing an unjust test, we must summon our courage once more, take the leap, and together seek the path that will lead us out as soon as possible.

As long as there is no sense of community, as long as we forget those who have also had to walk these unfortunate paths, we will be the ones condemning our fellow beings to tread the same road back.

The project materializes these words and transforms them into spaces, symbolizing those welcoming places that suddenly turn into narrow, rugged staircases, their directions culminating in an opening towards light and openness.

Upon exiting through this opening, a cantilevered platform emerges, inviting us to take a leap onto it. To reach the outside, one must climb a staircase composed of seven cascading steps.

Out of numerous submissions nationwide, our project was among the distinguished selection of thirty honorific mentions. It was subsequently reproduced and disseminated for exhibition at esteemed academic institutions in Mexico and Spain, symbolizing a testament to its significance and impact.

This project was made in collaboration with Juan Pablo Rangel Ronquillo.

Felix Candela Foundation dedicated its first architectural competition to the victims of the two 2017 catastrophic earthquakes in Mexico.

The stairs

Represent the unique personal journey

Ambivalence

The platform

The opening

Light and hope

Presentation board

Selected as an Outstanding proposal

FAE Exhibition

Presented at Madrid, Spain

(C) (mixed-use)

SMLR community center

Empowering community through residential and cultural enrichment.

Santa Maria la Ribera stands as one of the earliest meticulously planned districts within Mexico City, cherishing the distinct and time-honored traits emblematic of traditional Mexican neighborhoods. Its encompassing atmosphere, replete with local establishments, seamlessly fosters a sense of belonging within a warm and tight-knit community.

Nestled adjacent to the prominent Santa Maria la Ribera park and sharing a thoroughfare with the esteemed Geology Museum, two vacant plots emerge amidst culturally significant edifices, namely a school and a cultural center. Notably, the site boasts an authentic 19th-century facade, officially recognized and catalogued by the National Institute of Fine Arts.

Ground floor

Access to the community center and shops

First floor

Standard plan for residential units

Rendered in Enscape +Photoshop

Project Model 3D paper mock-up

Rendered in Enscape

3D Model

(D) (healthcare)

La Lagunilla

City-centric architecture: Meeting needs, enriching the fabric of life.

From the perspective of a resident accustomed to the bustling commerce, it would be unexpected to encounter a place that offers an alternative to the hectic world of the historic Lagunilla neighborhood. They would enter this newly discovered environment with curiosity and a desire to explore. Inside, time would seem to pass more slowly; sunlight would filter differently; and the ambient sounds would lend a heightened sense of reality to the experience. Each resident would come to know and perceive the place in their own unique way, according to their personal taste.

This in-depth site investigation, culminating in an architectural project, is presented in the form of a meticulously researched booklet. It captures the essence of this distinctive space and offers a design proposal aimed at enhancing the lives of its inhabitants.

The research was made in collaboration with Luis Fernando Díaz

I was responsible for the editorial design and layout of the booklet. The project was individually designed.

Research and project booklet

Print mock-up

Research

Site analysis

Project

Healthcare center + small businesses + local cafeteria

Ground floor

Access to services through a public courtyard.

First floor

The program is connected through a salvaged bridge from the old building

Structural criteria

Booklet layout

Structure isometric drawing

Site and project model Revit

Construction details

Revit

Project visualizations

Sims 4 (believe it or not)

Project visualization

Sims 4

Project visualization

Sims 4

(E) (Fab Lab) Body

The intricate interplay between skeletons and muscles orchestrates the harmonious movement and functionality of the human body.

In this project, the primary objective entailed the development of a meticulously designed piece capable of being assembled using a robotic arm provided by Universal Robots. The design process focused on intricate aspects, including organic assembly, spherical clusters, scale management, system integration, geometric tolerance, and the intricate structures involved. Leveraging the computational prowess of Rhino and Grasshopper, alongside the aid of the Topos plug-in, the piece was meticulously designed to seamlessly amalgamate these design considerations, culminating in an aesthetically captivating and technologically advanced creation.

Each piece was 3D printed in PLA plastic. For the robotic assembly, the team designed a series of swappable grippers. These grippers were to function without any electrical feature.

I was responsible of the design of the elements as well as the design of the claw gripper.

In collaboration with: Andrea Oseguera, Carolina Martinez.

System

Grasshopper PythonScript + _topos (developed by Rodrigo Díaz Escalante (Python tutor))

Muscle Skeleton Limbs

Assembly Proposal to be done with a Robotic Arm

Claw gripper

3D Printed, assembled with thread in joints. Installed in the robotic arm, works with a system of weight + thread + rotation (no electrical components needed)

7 Grippers Installed in the robotic arm

Universal Robots UR3

Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory

Adjustments to the coordinates and movement speed.

Final assembly

Body - skeletons + muscles

(F) AZUL DIGITAL

(thesis)

Uniting tradition and technology for architectural innovation. Embracing the past, shaping the future.

It represents the fusion between tradition and innovation, encompassing the past, present, and future of construction systems in Mexico using one of Mexico’s most emblematic materials: ceramics. This project manifests conceptually and materially the combination of analysis, research, computational design, and additive digital manufacturing, while also being grounded in the theoretical and practical aspects of modern architectural practice.

This thesis was the result of collaboration within the TPPD 2022-2023 generation, where responsibilities were divided into design, material, and fabrication. My work focused on the fabrication stage, and I was responsible for preparing the thesis presentation along with the graphic material.

This project was made in collaboration with

Element 3D printed

Kuka KR-150 + 3DPotterBot

Element printed in Clay

3DPotterBot Extruder

Mandala Script

Grasshopper

Mandala

Sequence of 3 types of elements:

A, B and C

Render Credits: Ivan

Render Ivan Bojorges

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Blue pigments

Lorem Ipsum

Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

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Mixing ingredients

Lorem Ipsum

Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

KUKA - Digital Fabrication Script

Grasshopper

Printing process Rhino

Extruding Material

Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

Printing the elements

Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

Drying

Photo credits: Dinorah

Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

Installation

Photo credits: Dinorah

Installation

Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

Photo credits: Sebastián

DIGITAL de Casa (photographer)