RAQUEL RIVERA Architecture Portfolio 2014
Š Copywright 2014 Raquel Rivera Second Edition January 2014
An account of my architectural design work up to 2013, a compilation of brief overviews of work produced during my studies in Architecture and Design; plus a selection of other professional and personal works.
Raquel Rivera, AIT, CDT, AIA 2014
index resume graduate projects undergraduate projects profesional work & collaborations other works & skills special thanks
RAQUEL RIVERA Architecture Portfolio 2014
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Work Expirience
resume Contact Information
Raquel Rivera, AIT, CDT, AIA
raquel.rivera675@gmail.com
Architectural Intern at Enrique Ruiz & Associates; Engineer Enrique Ruiz
2012-2013 [+1 year]
Architectural Intern at SCF Arquitectos; Architect Carmen Rita FortuĂąo
Fall 2011 [4 months]
CAD Services at Fase 3 Arquitectura, CSP; Architect Fernando PagĂĄn (more information available upon request)
Summer 2010 [1 month]
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/raquelrivera-ait-cdt-aia/28/b53/4b5 Architect in Training CSI Construction Document Technologist
Programming Site and Building Analysis Schematic Design Construction Cost
Objective
Seeking a job in an active architectural my own and that provides an engaging, challenging & supportive work environment where I can obtain/contribute knowledge at a professional level.
Codes and Regulations Construction Documents Material Selection and Specs Site and Building Analysis
Education Memberships
CAAPPR (Architect in Training) AIA (Associate)
Past Student Organizations
Masters in Architecture, University of Puerto Rico
Student Chapter) and AIAS (American Institute of Architects Student Chapter)
Study Abrod Program, ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona
English: speaking, reading and writing
Bachelor of Envionmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico
Languages
2010-2013
Summer 2011
2006-2010
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Qualities
free-hand sketching, drawing, acrylic painting, watercoloring, linoleum printmaking, serigraphy, sculpture, pottery wheel and more.
Art Skills
Architecture
Special Interests
Sustainable Design and Processes
Plastic Arts Traveling Cinematography
Urbanism
hierarchization
Graphic Design
Photography
environmental impacts of our profession Software Phophiciency
Mac / Windows
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Kerkythea
Adobe Illustrator Auto CAD
Joint Architecture Program with Universidad Nacional Pedro HenrĂquez UreĂąa (UNPHU) in the Historical Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
Traveling spring & fall 2011
Revit (moderate)
Skills visualization and illustration of architectural solutions
Summer Architecture Program in Barcelona (Student Travel to Madrid, Bilbao, Valecia, Rioja, and San Sebastian. Also Venice and Verona)
summer 2011
Student Travel to Italy with history course group (Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Capri Isle, among others)
summer 2004
manual drawing
and contractual relationships
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site plan
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graduate projects
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plan [-2] GRADAS AL EXTERIOR UP
UP
ENTRADA UP
ENTRADA UP
SALIDA DE EMERGENCIA
ESPACIO MULTIUSO
PATIO INTERIOR
CAFE
EXHIBICIÓN
UP
UP
SALAS DE EXHIBICIÓN MIRADOR
VESTÍBULO UP
CAFE/ REST
BAÑO [M]
CONSERJE
RECEPCIÓN DE EXHIBICIÓN /TIENDITA
BAÑO [H]
ALMACÉN
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cross section AA
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Castone Project
Interpretetion Centre: Sutures of the urban and natural context in the north coast of Puerta de Tierra 2012
cross section BB
sección transversal CC
RECEPCIÓN
ESPACIO MULTIUSO
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300p
Project Location: Old San Juan Islet, San Juan, Puerto Rico Graduate School of Architecture UPR Director: Arq. Manuel Bermúdez
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wall section Grass
Hand rail
Biopavement
Tempered Float Glass
Engineered Soil with Plantings
Base
Filter Fabric Reservoir Layer with Optional Aggregate Waterproofing Membrane
Detail B
Detail A
Transition Piece Moisture Retantion Layer Areration Layer Termal Isolation Rain Dropper Steel Frame Drainage Layer Root Barrier Protection Course Conrete Slab
Concrete Slab
north elevation
cross section DD
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MIRADOR
CAFE / REST.
CAFE / REST.
300ft
Reclaimed Wood Latice
Ground
Steel Frame
Grass
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A
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A
sections + intersections
proposed bikeways (open route)
proposed bikeways (scheduled)
existing bikeways (scheduled)
stations / stops
stations/stops (larger capacity)
stations/stops (smaller capacity)
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C
B
terminals
bikeway terminal (next to Tren Urbano)
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T
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bridges
bikeway bridge (crossing over high traffic)
C
Urban Revitalization for Bayamon
B 33'
4'
6'
Urban Bikeways 2012
[existing]
33'
4'
6'
Project Location: Bayamon, Puerto Rico 12'
24'
6'
Graduate School of Architecture UPR
6'
[proposed]
6'
1'
12'
12'
6'
Professors: Manuel BermĂşdez and Jorge Lizardi
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site plan
undergraduate projects section and detail
Expansion and Improvements
Montessori Secondary School 2010 Community Workshop (Taller Comunitario) -Team Design-
Project Location: Cupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico School of Architecture UPR Professors: Elio MartĂnez Joffre & Fernando AbruĂąa
south elevation
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Urban Interventions in Old Río Piedras
interior elevation
“Callejones”: 2009 CAUCE Workshop (Urban, Community and Business Action Center in Rio Piedras)
top plan
Project Location: Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico School of Architecture UPR Professor: Arq. Nataniel Fúster
Landscaping School of Architecture UPR 2008 Architecture Tecnology Course -Team DesignProject Location: Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR School of Architecture UPR
top plan Professor: Pedro Muñiz
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wall section
“Mampara” Façade Screening 2008 Project Location: Río Piedra, San Juan, Puerto Rico School of Architecture UPR
scale model
Professor: Humberto Cavallin
Children’s
Playground 2007 Headstart aProgram -Team DesignProject Location: Isabela, Puerto Rico School of Architecture UPR Professor: Magdalena Campo
scale model
longitudinal section
top plan
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Professional Services at
Enrique Ruiz & Associates, CSP: with Architect Luis Aponte 2012-2013 [more than a year] Main Collaborations in: Programming
profesional work & collaborations
Site and Building Analysis Schematic Design Construction Cost Codes and Regulation
7'-11"
Construction Documents
7'-11"
third floor
7'-11"
second floor
first floor
7'-11"
FRONT SIDE ELEVATION
7'-11"
third floor
7'-11"
second floor
first floor
REAR SIDE ELEVATION
Building Renovation for Community Reuse (Drawing Collaborations)
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Drawing Illustrations and Model Restoration for Exposition
Architectural Intern at
SCF Arquitectos, SLR: with Architect Cramen Rita Fortuño Fall 2011 [4 months] Main Collaborations in: Schematic Design Codes and Regulations Construction Documents
Drawing Illustrations and Model Restoration
Professional Services at
Fase 3 Arquitectura, CSP: with Architect Fernando Pagán Summer 2010 [1 month] Main Collaborations in: Site and Building Analysis Schematic Design Construction Documents
Façade for Residence (Schematic Design Collaborations)
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other works & skills
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special thanks
I take this opportunity to thank my family, friends and loved ones for their unconditional understanding, patience and encouragement in than ever, I am convinced that is just beginning. Also, I thank the faculty and staff of the School of Architecture (UPR) education as a future architect.
collaboration and consent for me to present them today. My sincere thanks to all.
Raquel Rivera, AIT, CDT, AIA 2014