juan zavala | 2022
portfolio.
standard hotelhospitality lobby standard hotelretail shop strava- wellness bus tenant improvement
The standard Hotel lobby is a third space for the working professionals of Downtown LA. The architectural language explores the linearity and curves from the urban context.
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The Standard Hotel Cake Shop is a retail project featuring Dinara Kasko’s parametric shaped cakes. The project focuses on the abstraction of complex geometry.
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The project focuses on revitalizing different areas with a moving bus that brings health classes, brand merchandise, and health awareness to the Los Angeles area.
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microsoft tech bar pop-up store casa de cartrocultural center
Pop-up with programming aimed at helping people with technological problems during the pandemic,a time where we rely so much on it.
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Casa de Cartro is a cultural center focused around the idea of community between generations through food and culture in the suburbs of Barcelona, Spain.
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standard hotel- lobby
The Standard Hotel is located in the Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles and with typical clientele of young professionals. The idea of Journey, derives from the idea of the city of Los Angeles coming back to action and moving again after the pandemic. Macro and micro views of transportation movement like train systems, highway and city blocks came to mind when conceptualizing the idea of journey. The architectural language conveyed in this space is the linear movement and curves from the city blocks and highways.
San José State University | May 2021
Software: Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape
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research analysis:
The area Primarily serves working professionals, Banks, corporate office high rises, hotels, bars, restaurants, and tourist shopping. It also attracts neighboring visitors, locals, and tourists.
project solutions:
The target goals for this project will be to find commonality in locals, tourists, and working professionals. Find better construction and engineering solutions for IAQ and to incorporate antimicrobial surface solutions in the project.
design process:
journey- concept diagram:
1. main
2. hotel
3. buisness center 4. concierge 5. front desk 6. manager space 7. work/ lounge space 8. self check-in 9. garage street access 10. public restrooms 11. family room 12. stairs to retail mezzanine 13. theatre stairs seating 14. work space 15. retail space 16. public patio area 17. access to visitor parking level 01- user journey: hotel guest young professionals business professionals retail clientele 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ceiling waffle structure
level 01- plan legend:
entrance
lobby
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theatre stairs + mezzanine access :
The theatre stairs allow for informal meetings to take place all while being part of the public space in a timely manner. This informal meeting works a s a flex space in a lobby that can be transformed very easily. The stairs lead up to the mezzanine level which is connected to the mezzanine level in the retail space.
first canopy structure
second canopy structure
waffle structure canopy
mezzanine landing
landing
theatre seating
main entrance
front desk area
self checkout wall
stairs and theatre seating
lounge area
exterior patio area
custom modular furniture: Custom modular seating allows for the Hotel to reconfigure the seating in future or current outbreaks of social distancing. The network of modular seats stems from the idea of connecting lies within the city block and finding your way through journey.
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standard hotel- retail shop
This Cake Shop is reinventing the way restaurants are designed post pandemic. Bringing people back into the restaurants instead of having them opt for food delivery service and room service. The cake shop is located in the first floor of the Standard Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The concept is derived from the iconic cake artists and architect Diana Kasko. The process of form finding led to the shape of the Floor Plan and Reflected Ceiling Plan that mirror the abstracted triangulation forms of the origami cake.
San José State University | May 2021
Software: Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape
MOOSE CAKE FROSTING FROSTING JELLY FROSTING CAKE CAKE SPONGY SHARP S T R UCTU R LA GEOMETRIC NUOR D
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research analysis:
The idea of this retail shop is to bring the same clientele as the lobby from the standard hotel in to the space. The retail space will see working professionals, Banks, corporate office high rises, hotels, bars, restaurants, and tourist shopping. It also attracts neighboring visitors, locals, and tourists.
research analysis:
The concept derives from the deconstruction of Dinara Kasko’s “folding cake.”
The project uses a deconstructed grid as a start. Following the deconstructed grid follows a network of deconstructed triangular shapes connecting at one point that lower to the ground at one end and rise in others.
level 01- plan legend:
1. entrance
2. cake display
3. online pick-up
4. cabinetry
5. banquette seating
custom tile design:
The tile was a simplified idea of a deconstructed exploded folding cake and the development of the initial abstraction of the cake.
level 01.5- plan legend:
1. stairs- level 01 access
2. mezzanine bridge
3. ottomon seating
level 01 + 01.5- reflected ceiling plan:
1. parametric structure
2. pendant
3. kitchen- non scope
6. stairs to mezzanine
7. bar seating
8. kitchen- non scope
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strava- bus conversion
The objective of this project was to turn a 33’-0” long school bus into a mobile wellness studio with outdoor patio space. Using strava as the client, the contour lines from the famous topographical heat maps were used to create a vinyl wrap for the bus. The interior was used as an experience VR space that connected the viewers with amazing scenic views of different strava sports. In addition a merchandise area and tea/ energy drink area were added to add to the experience.
San José State University | March 2022
Software: Revit, Rhino, Enscape
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bubble diagram:
research analysis:
Strava uses heat maps to record users activity while hiking, mountain biking, surfing, running, etc... With their mission statement being “strive, acheive, link, the design process will follow it’s sport and wellness culture.
design process:
The cocnept used in this project follows the idea of topography in the way it’s used on the app with users exploring topography no matter their activity.
north elevation:
VR EXPERIENCE + PULL DISPLAY MERCHENDISE
south elevation:
level 01- plan legend:
1. bus entrance
2. merchandise
3. tea/ energy drink service
4. VR-experience open space
5. pull down seating
6. health classes seating
7. open table seating
user journey: clientele
TEA SERVICE + STORAGE DISPLAYVR EXPERIENCE + PULL
vr-experience tea service merchandise health classes
37'8" 8' 4" 4' - 6" 3' 2" 2'5" 37' - 8" 8'4" 4'6" 3'2" 2' - 5"
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microsoft tech bar- pop up store
The idea of the SAFE CUBE is to provide an essential service during the pandemic . Tech support being one of the services being left out, we decided to create a space that prioritized people who used their tech for “work from home” and had been neglected by the general tech retailer because of COVID-19 restrictions inside big stores. The Conept of Unity is about restoring the relationship between the client and the retailer back; while establishing trust again.
San José State University | September 2020
Software: Sketch-Up, Enscape
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research analysis:
The idea of the SAFE CUBE is to provide an essential service during the pandemic with tech support being one of the services being left out. The Conept of Unity is about restoring the relationship between the client and the retailer back; while establishing trust again. The idea of Unity is sealed off in this element by bringing in broken pieces and shapes together and finishing up the idea of forms coming together from the inside out.
design process :
UV light technology will be used to sterilize any products being handled between the client and the technician.Green: this color represents the tech business and symbolizes safety, healing and refresh. Blue: this color represents the client, and symbolizes trust, cleanliness, calmness.
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level 01- plan legend:
1. client entrance
2. client space
3. table
4. UV Light box
5. staff entrance
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6. workspace
front view side view isometric
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cultural hub- casa de cartró
The Cultural Hub is located in Barcelona, Spain next to Besos River. This site was a former cardboard factory and was used by the local blue collar workers. The main idea of this project is to bring the locals and back to gether in the same space. The project focuses on the idea of intergenerational connections between local blue collar workers, local food, and the traditional architecture of the factory and Barcelona.
San José State University | Team Project | December 2021
Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape
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research analysis:
One of the biggest factors for this scope was the fact that the generation age gap was really big. The average age in Barcelona is about 45, which puts three generations very far from each other. The surrounding area of Barcelona has many farmers markets, live environment, cultural food and traditional Catalan architecture. The project building used to be a cardboard factory for the local blue collar workers and is now being used for a cultural center.
research analysis:
When thinking about concept we looked back at the traditional architecture of Barcelona, the existing architecture of the building, and the shape and form of how cardboard is made, given the existing building used to serve that purpose.
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juan c. zavala
(909) 551- 6489 juanzavalacf@gmail.com
Los Angeles | San José, CA
Linkedin: juanzavala
instagram: zavaladesigns
Bēhance: Juan Zavala
pro-skills
AutoCAD Revit
Rhino Grasshopper Sketch Up SU-Podium
V-Ray Enscape
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Architectural Drafting Hand Rendering
Sketching
hobbies
Fencing
Marching Arts
Community Work
Graphic Design
language
English
Spanish
work experience
Jan. ‘18 - Present
Juan Zavala Design
Freelance 3D-rendering and graphic design services for design firms, industry professionals and local businesses.
Jan. ‘20 - Jan. ‘21
Arcel Design-Interior Design Internship
Rendering and space planning using building codes in healthcare design firm. Materials selection and composing digital presentations.
Mar. ‘19 - June ‘20
World to Home- Assistant Manager
Aug. ‘15 - Present
Created graphic design solutions for the online-store via Adobe Suite. Assisted with the business’ website management through product listing. Parade Drum Major Instructor
Teaching leadership and baton skills to high school musical leaders. Working together with High School band directors as parade staff-aid.
community work
Oct. ‘20 - Present
Student Academy of Musical Leaders- Board Member | Media Director Overseeing and managing the overall direction of the organization. Leading the organization’s media team and supervising the creation of all digital material throughout it‘s platforms.
Jan. ‘16 - May ‘20
Drum Majors of Southern California- Adjudicator | Media Producer Head Adjudicator for baton and mace performances assisting in the improvement of student leaders’ niche craft.
Designed digital material for the non-profit organization’s social media and created designs for merchandise.
awards
April ‘22
May ‘15
IIDA NC- SVVC Student Portfolio Review
Second Place- Best in Show Winner at the annual IIDA Student Portfolio Review.
Inland Empire- IYC Scholarship Recipient
Recipient of the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Coalition annual scholarship.
education
Aug. ‘20 - Present
San José State University, San José CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Interior Design
Minor- Environmental Studies
Expected Graduation: Spring ‘23
Aug. 21 - Present
Aug. ‘21 - Present
Aug. 20 - ‘21
Aug. 18 - ‘20
Aug. 16 - ‘20
Interior Design Student Organization- Junior Class Liaison
SJSU Fencing Club
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut CA
Associate of Science in Interior Design
Associate of Science in Interior Design: Kitchen and Bath
Interior Design Club- Secretary
Mt. San Antonio College Wind Ensemble
Graduation: Spring ’20
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juan c. zavala
(909) 551- 6489
juanzavalacf@gmail.com San Jose, CA
Linkedin: juanzavala
instagram: zavaladesigns
Behance: Juan Zavala
“there are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?”
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