ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
ROGER ALEXANDER
“MY BUILDINGS WILL BE MY LEGACY, THEY WILL SPEAK FOR ME LONG AFTER I ‘M GONE...” -JULIA MORGAN
INDEX:
FOREST HOUSE GOLF CLUB THRESHOLD 4X20 HOUSE LEARNING CENTER LUXURY HOME SUPERMARKET EXTERIORS/INTERIORS
FOREST HOUSE Located in Chipinque, in a heavily forested and steep site with a great view of the city of Monterrey Mexico. The request was a summer home for a family where they can escape the city life and emerse into the forest. As this is their second home, the idea was to have minimal dimensions but with the main focus in the social area where most of the time would be spent. The preservation of the natural vegetation and trees was extremely important to the outdoor loving clients. The main concept of this project was to integrate the the indoor and outdoor as much as possible.
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The design concept derived from the site itself and the natural beauty that surrounds it. To blend the indoor and outdoor space, the home was built around vegetation located in the middle of the site. Considering the great view the site had of the city towards the south view, the social areas areas and bedrooms have large windows and openings with emphasis on the view. Natural ventilation flows from east to west in the area, the form of the home creates a venturi effect entering from the dinning/kitchen area and exiting from the living room. As there are many animals and insects in the area, the house is elevated from the ground which also cools the home naturally.
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The upper floor is composed of the private area of the house which includes 2 bedrooms, a main bedroom, a lobby and a shared deck. Combining the function of both passive cooling with view optimization was very important at the start of the project. Cross ventilation is again applied in this area with high celings to help cool the spaces when needed. The bedrooms have a clear view of the city, utilizing the windows/doors that are used for the cross ventilation.
The deck area utilizes most of the space that the ground floor occupies in the site, therefore the minimal space it required created the maximum space for another social area in the project. Raw materials such as concrete, steel, wood and aluminum create a natural and “Form follows function� was an idea that needed to be implemented in the project, as nature is the master of both form and function with incredible beauty.
GOLF CLUB THRESHOLD
The entrance to the golf course is related to the activities carried out within the place as his primary safety function is maintained.
The organic shape blends with the environment by the elements that seem to continue over the entire design. The circulation is simple and fluid for cars, golf carts and pedestrians.
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4X20 HOUSE A limited amount of area converted into a spacious multiuse apartment/work studio for a creative indivudual. The apartment utilizes the site, 4mx20m in lenght, to distribute and separate the 3 main areas in terms of use.
guest. bath garage
living room kitchen dining room
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deck/ exhibition space
dark room
exhibition room
office
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bathroom
bedroom
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LOWER LEVEL
closet gym
LEARNING CENTER La Fama area requires a space where the public can use basic resources such as libraries, computers, coffee shops, exhibitions and workshops. the project is designed to provide the tools necessary to help increase employment opportunities for residents.
The research conducted for this proyect indicated that the low job rates and education of the residents in the area was the cause of lack in motivation and resources. With that in mind, the design of the proyect creates a feeling of progression and advance in technology. The form of the building resembles a “futuristic machine� that will inspire and motivate its workers/occupants.
LOWER LEVEL: -Workshop 1 -Lobby 1 -Modules -Restroom -Library -LOBBY -Boardroom/Events
UPPER LEVEL -Workshop 2 -Workshop3 -Exhibition room -Cafeteria -Library -Restroom
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-Computer room -Modules
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The library is designed to prioritize learning and eliminate distractions. The books are a focal point in this area, which is why the interior is mostly monochromatic. The furniture and ceiling is made of recycled wood which gives some warmth and comfort to the space and eliminating the “office lighting” effect.
Natural light is distributed in key areas of the proyect where needed and emphasize fuction and utility. This not only helped with energy consumption, but adding another feel to the interioir spaces. Every space has a “warm and cool” areas to fulfill the conforts of the occupants.
LOWER LEVEL
The boardrooms and offices are open to the public. It’s main purpose is to encourage meetings for business, organizations and anything related for work. The ceiling lights compliment the design of the exterior while creating the sense of a working environment.
LUXURY HOME The Luxury home is designed for a family and an elderly woman with a walking disability . The project contains its own offices, waiting rooms and facilities for the medical practices that the owners wish to conduct in their home.
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The project overlooks all terrain and contains a small independent house especially for the elderly woman. The site has a slope with 5 meter difference between the highest point and the lowest, electric ramp for easy access and transport for the elderly to the guest house.
The design is based on a modern outlook of the landscape elements like the mountians, boulders and rocks. The site is clearly the most important aspect with its incredible views surrounding the project.
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A key factor of the house is a tree located aproximately at the center of the site. It was very important to have a clear view of this tree from almost anywhere in the project. The social areas of the house ‘wrap’ around the tree fore a clear view. The large windows not only emphasize the scenary, it also gives a clear view to the elderly woman’s guest home.
GROUND FLOOR 1. garage 2. main entrance 3. entry office / room 4. office 1 5. office 2 6. bathroom 7. kitchen 8. room 9. dining room 10. bathroom 11. home chair lift 12. end chair lift 13. room / kitchen 14. bathroom 15. rec. main 16. porch
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UPPER FLOOR 1. room 1 2. closet 3. bathroom 4. room 2 5. closet 6. bathroom 7. main room 8. closet 9. bathroom
The electric home lift chair is guided from the entrance of the main house to the guest house in an enclosed ‘tunel’ with many views of the landscape for the elderly woman to enjoy. 3 2
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The main social areas like the kitchen, dining room and living room follow a “free flow” distribution and can easily move from one place to another.
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LEARNING SUPERMARKET CENTER The objective of the project was to integrate the supermarket to the site. the site is geared toward the public and used as a park. the walkways revolve around the landscape and the trees. with that in mind, the supermarket creates a “public friendly” atmosphere and blends into the landscape.
The project uses many sustainable methods to create more natural lighting and free air flow to eliminate excess energy.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
The site is located in the corner of Platino street and Rodolfo Gaytan in Monterrey, N.L.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
LOCATION:
The supermarket offers more than just groceires, it has a indoor/ outdoor cafe lounge in a very comfortable manner. The area is elevated to create a dynamic view of the landscape and the site itself. this creates a focus not just in the lounge but in the whole context. The public area helps generate profit for the supermarket.
Outdoor patio and lounge
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1. storage 2. staff restrooms 3. staff lockers 4. staff lounge 5. office 6. freezer 7. cutting/wrapping 8. cold meats 9.meat 10. frozen foods 11. bakery goods 12. checkout 13. escalators/entrance 14. aisles 15. dairy products 16. frozen aisles 17. custumer service 18. dvd/electornics 19. free stands 20. pharmacy, optometrist 21. restrooms 22. magazine lounge 23. cafe 24. cafe lobby 25. outdoor cafeteria/lounge
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Interior coffee and lounge area
The cafe/lounge overhangs over the site and emphasizes the landscape. Each area has specific views that gives the public a sense of liberty, fluidity and security all the same time.
WEST VIEW
As the slope begins to descend, the public is able to walk ontop of buildings that meet with the level. This literally integrates the landscape with the buildings themselves.
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