MARIANA H BARROETA - COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN 2023

UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA // THE BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITÄT WEIMAR

PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS

COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN

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

Computational Design

Concept Tools

Architectural Project

Table of Contents

Welcome to my portfolio, a curated collection of works showcasing my expertise in the realm of computational design and digital fabrication.

With a deep passion for innovation and a keen understanding of the transformative power that arises from the seamless integration of human creativity and computational capabilities, I strive to push the boundaries of architectural expression.

Through meticulous exploration of intricate forms, rigorous application of advanced algorithms, and mastery of cutting-edge technologies, each project presented here represents a testament to the union of artistry and technological capabilities.

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.

(D)

Collection of skills

Rhino + GH + Python p.11

Fab Lab p.20

Designing with code p.28

Thesis p.40

(B) Body

(C) War Xenobots

Azul Digital

(A) Computational Design

(A) (collection)

Computational design

Computational design empowers architects with a suite of digital tools, enabling them to devise innovative and optimized solutions that transcend traditional design boundaries.

My work in computational and parametric design revolves around harnessing the capabilities of tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, and Python to achieve exceptional results. By exploring the realms of geometry, patterns, scales, and mathematics, I delve into the possibilities offered by these digital platforms. Through experimentation in these projects, I aim to push the boundaries of architectural design, creating intricate and dynamic forms that seamlessly integrate aesthetics, functionality, and innovation.

The following projects were developed during the thesis course “Digital Project and Production Workshop“ and the elective course of Python.

Script Rhino + Grasshopper

Grid

Image sampler

Transform - connect

The Thread Rendered in Twinmotion

Script Rhino + Grasshopper

Loop cage

Rendered in Twinmotion

Script Grasshopper + Python

Conceptual Project - Perlin Noise Habitat Rhino + Dall-E (Artificial Intelligence)

Script

Grasshopper +

Python script developed by: Rodrigo Díaz Escalante (tutor)

https://www.behance.net/arquiaz

Conceptual Project - Quetzalcoatl’s Temple

Rendered in Twinmotion

(A) (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

(B) (designing

War Xenobots

with code)

Exploring the design of fictional objects, driven by the potential of computational tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and Python and through the synergy between human creativity and digital processing capabilities, I delve into a world of limitless possibilities. Through this work, I seek to forge new paths in conceptualizing and materializing objects, harnessing the power of computational tools to bring my boldest ideas to life.

This work narrates the story of the artificial creation of a deadly weapon that was utilized during the extermination of the last Shin generations in Japan. With the support of artificial intelligence and computational programming languages, humanity transformed nature into an inhospitable machine. The future’s promise - the xenobot - was manipulated for profit and became the ultimate tool of destruction. We will study the methods followed by the ruling power to manufacture the Judan and discover the reach that these weapons achieved.

Project made with _topos plugin, developed by: Rodrigo Díaz Escalante (tutor)

https://www.behance.net/arquiaz

By harnessing the potential of computational tools, architects can unleash their limitless creativity.

War Xenobot

An infectious weapon

Script Grasshopper PythonScript + _topos

Plug in developed by: Rodrigo Díaz Escalante (tutor)

Root Xenobot

Grasshopper python script

Rhino drawing

Plant Xenobot

Grasshopper python script

Rhino drawing

Plant Xenobot

Grasshopper python script

Rhino drawing

Fungus Xenobot (carcass & skeleton)

Grasshopper python script

Rhino drawing

System Curve - voxel - subdivision - cubic mirror - mesh

Root Xenobot

Vegetation and assets from Quixel Megascans

Modeled and rendered in Twinmotion

Edited in Photoshop

System Curve - voxel - subdivision - cubic mirror - mesh

Plant Xenobot

Vegetation and assets from Quixel Megascans

Modeled and rendered in Twinmotion

Edited in Photoshop

System Surface - points - voxel - cubic mirror - mesh

Fungus Xenobot

Vegetation and assets from Quixel Megascans

Modeled and rendered in Twinmotion

Edited in Photoshop

(C) 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 script, 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

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Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

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Mixing ingredients

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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 Martinez (tutor)

Installation

Photo credits: Dinorah Martinez (tutor)

Photo credits: Sebastián

DIGITAL de Casa (photographer)