PORTFOLIO
2022 - 2024

2022 - 2024
I define myself as a young architect with a desire to learn and work collaboratively. I believe in the ability of architecture to create environments that promote social well-being, environmental care, and sustainable development. Throughout my career, I have developed a particular interest in architectural and interior design, project management and evaluation, and the graphic production of projects.
November 15, 2000
Colombian
Toulouse | France
+39 3517815359
gabriela.garzon00@gmail.com
L-in |https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-gabriela-garzon-0a1736270/
Politecnico of Turin
Master’s Degree in Architecture for sustainability
Pontificia Javeriana University
Bachelor of Architecture
EXPERIENCE
Mauve Architecture & Design - Italy
Junior Architect - Architectural and interior design of residential, commercial, and sanitary projects.
Mauve Architecture & Design (Intership)- Italy
Management and development of architectural competitions.
Armonic Design of Environments - Colombia
Assistant in the development of cadastral and real estate appraisals.
Kaira Looro Maternity Centre
CESCA Bogota and Roam Studio Tactical Device Post-Confinement
Archicad, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Enscape, Twinmotion, Office.
Revit, Autocad, InDesign, Grasshoper.
Rhinoceros, Ladybug, Honeybee, Design Builder, Adobe Premier
Native
B2 (IELTS Academic Certification)
B2 (CILS Certification)
Limited working proficiency
Green Summit Hotel Turin, Italy 01
Primary Health Centre Lyashkovka, Ukraine 02
Maternity Centry Madina Ladji, Senegal 03
Park Villa Marino Besana, Italy
The Creative Nexus Turin, Italy
The project is located in the city of Turin, where, based on a thorough site analysis and a detailed understanding of user needs, the design was centered on creating a versatile hotel. This hotel aims to cater effectively to the diverse requirements of both business travelers and tourists, offering tailored amenities and spaces that ensure comfort.
1. ADDITION OF VOLUME
Taking into consideration the historical context of the site, the design began with the preservation of the existing building, upon which an additional volume was introduced. This new volume was strategically cut to orient the entire roof towards the sun, maximizing natural light. The roof itself incorporates a green design that seamlessly extends into the outdoor street-level space, contributing to the overall aesthetics while significantly reducing the cooling and heating demands of the building, particularly on the highly exposed side subject to intense solar radiation.ces the sun, maximizing natural light.
Fixed and movable folding panels
The project arose from the urgent need to provide Ukraine with health centers that are highly functional, quick to implement and easy to build, in order to provide efficient medical care in the context of the war that continues to affect the country. The proposal guarantees an adaptable design that is resistant to the difficult conditions of the environment.
The project is structured around two modules, conceived as key elements to ensure constructions that are quick, easy and efficient to implement. This modularity not only facilitates the construction process by allowing standardized repetition of the units, but also offers a flexible and scalable solution, as it makes it possible to expand the project according to future needs.
In addition, modular design optimizes resources, reduces execution times and ensures greater adaptability to different contexts and requirements, making it an essential strategy for projects of these characteristics.
Eleva�ng the building
The project is set in Madina Ladji, Kolda, Senegal, a region chosen for its lack of medical and maternity centers.It aims to create a new maternity center that respects local, cultural and social childbirth practices, emphasizing community and women’s support during childbirth and postpartum.
The center’s architectural design embraces simplicity and functionality, reflecting traditional African village layouts with buildings in a circular arrangement around a central hub.
The design incorporates traditional house shapes with roofs extending to form pergolas and features an impluvium roof tocollect rainwater for reuse. Curved forms in the design symbolize a mother’s womb, emphasizing protection. The project comprises three buildings: a central welcoming area, and a third building for families with bedrooms and common areas.
Traditional organization of Villages
Concentric organization
Community space
Arrangement of circles connected by corridor
Labour and delivery Center reception and opening Outside relation
curvature of a pregnant woman
SECTION
Consulting room 1
Consulting room 2
Staff room
The project is developed in the center of Besana and seeks to requalify the public space by providing new activities and uses that accommodate different types of population. The project is completed with the transformation and restoration of Villa Marina and the proposal of new modules for the farmers’ market already established on the site.
EXPLODED AXONOMETRY
SECTION 1-1
At the Evenings
Modular one plan
Modular one plan
Elevation of modular one before set-up as an information station
Elevation of modular one before set-up as an information station
Elevation of modular one while set-up
Elevation of modular one while set-up
The project arises from the need to restore the last level of the royal palace of Torino and provide new uses and activities that integrate citizens with a cultural heritage. After analyzing the site, it was decided to create a space for artistic and cultural expression that would not only allow citizens to meet but would also work in conjunction with universities.
PLAN ELEMENTS FIXED CHIMNEY
PLAN ELEMENTS WINDOW - WITH 3 LAYERS OF SHUTTERS
FLOORING ELEMENTS
MM THICK STONE SLAB FLOORING FOR STEPS CEILING PROJECTION LINE
DECAY OF EXPOSED PLASTER
TORN PAINT WALLPAPER
BUMP IN PAINT WALLPAPER
DECAY OF PAINT WALLPAPER
PAINT WALLPAPER SURFACE
PHOTOS REFERENCE OF
FALLEN PLASTERSIGNS OF MOISTURE
SURVEY REFERENCE OF DEGRADATION
B. Arch - Pontificia Javriana University
M.Sc. Architecture for sustainability - Politecnico of Turin