SEBASTIAN SALAMANCA
DESIGN COLLECTION
En cada línea hay una historia, en cada espacio, una revolución. In every line, there is a story; in every space, a revolution.
To my family : whose resilience built the foundation I now stand on.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | AMES, IA
+BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE// EXPECTED 27’
+MINOR IN SUSTAINABILITY
EXPERIENCE
SKIDMORE OWINGS, AND MERRIL [SOM]
SHADOW SHIP PROGRAM | CHICAGO, IL
+ Exposure to various tools and softwares for architectural best practices.
+ Gained insights into the company’s employee resource groups and workplace culture.
+ Explored different disciplines of design such as computational, urban, and sustainable.
BBS ARCHITECTS | ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | DES MOINES, IA
+ Developed Revit models from existing historical documents
+ Assisted with a design standard, now implemented throughout the firm
+ Participated in client meetings to advance projects during the S.D phase
CENTER OF BUILDING ENERGY RESEARCH
RESEARCHER | AMES, IA
+ Created thermal models for accurate testing of HVAC equipment
+ Contributed research on optimizing HVAC systems for the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference
+ Model furnished rooms for computational fluid dynamics simulations
LEADERSHIP + INVOLVEMENT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR / TREASURER
+ Advanced involvement within younger years to promote diversity and equity throughout the community through club related events
+ Participated in NOMAS National BGL student competition 2024
STRAATA
CONTRIBUTOR / EDITOR | AMES, IA
+ Collaborated with architectural students to curate and publish internal student projects into a university wide publication
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE
RESIDENT ADVISOR
+ Established a diverse and inclusive living environments for students
+ Led discussions ensuring equitable representation of all residents
SKILLS
MODELING
+ RHINO 7
+ REVIT
+ 3DS MAX
+ BLENDER
+ GRASS HOPPER
+ CLIMATE STUDIO
GRAPHIC
+ ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
+ MID JOURNEY
+ ENSCAPE
+ VRAY
+ MID JOURNEY
+ BLUE BEAM
+ MICROSOFT SUITE
ANALOG
+ SKETCHING
+ MODEL MAKING
+ BAMBU LAB 3D PRINTING
+ MODEL SHOP TOOLS
AWARDS
+ LATINOS UNIDOS OF IOWA SCHOLAR
+ MULTICULTURAL VISION SCHOLAR
+ DESIGN FUTURE LEADERS AWARD
+ IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DEANS LIST
+ JACK TRICE CHARACTER AWARD
+ W.SDEMING MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
REFERENCES
+ MATT COLE
PARTNER | BBS ARCHITECTS | ENGINEERS
MCOLE@BBSAE.COM
+ CONSUELO NUÑEZ CIUFFA
PROFESSOR | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
CONSUELO@IASTATE.EDU
COLLABORATORS : DAVID DOAN | GRACE MORHARDT
PROFESSOR: EMILY GUO
SPRING 2024
INTROSPECTION
| STRENGTHENING DESIGN THROUGH NARRATIVE
| BIG BEND TEXAS NATIONAL PARK
For those visiting Big Bend National Park, Texas, they are often seeking a space of solitude . Introspection is a space meant for viewers to create and explore the meaning of “ Isolation ” . The dark, unpolluted night sky’s of Big Bend Texas, often creates this sense of “Isolation”. This sensation is enhanced through the comparison of scale regarding
Hominids and the universe. In order to play on this, the form of Introspection is meant to mimic that of an alien craft that colonized earth. This can create a sense of isolation not just within the users own personal life but enhances it to the solar system and the universe . Introspection aims at converging phenomenological and spiritual design.
LEFT: CONTEXTUAL SYNTHESIS
RIGHT: SITE PLAN
Big Bend, Texas, with its vegetative influx of land, consistently reminds visitors of its unique land action. By capturing the essence of peace in isolation within the site, the dynamic interplay between structure and nature becomes clear
VIEWING MODULE
LEFT: ASSEMBLY
RIGHT: INTERIOR RENDER
PRECAST FOUNDATION
PRECAST CORRIDOR
CORTEN STEEL SHUTTERS
PRECAST SEATING
DOUBLE-PANED GLAZING
FINAL ASSEMBLY
VIEWING MODULE
PRINCIPAL MODULE
LEFT: FLOOR PLANS
RIGHT: SECTION
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
COLLABORATORS : HAO CAO | DAVID DOAN | OLIVIA MAASDAM | ANDREA MUCHORI | JENI NYGUEN
PROFESSOR: BOSUK HUR
NOMA BGL STUDENT COMPETITION
COLLECTERRA
| HEALING CHARM CITY
| BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Collecterra aims to unite and bridge the gap created by Robert Moses due to his proposed highway plan. This innovative transit hub serves as a powerful symbol of resilience in the Edmonson neighborhood, representing commitment to revitalization and inclusivity .
By prioritizing public engagement , Collecterra fosters a sense of community and connection, while the proposed transit line will enhance accessibility , linking East and West Baltimore. Through these efforts, Collecterra seeks to create a thriving, interconnected community.
971 HOMES
62 BUSINESSES
THOUSANDS DISPLACED
- A HORRIFIC SCAR OF RACISM.
MASTER PLAN
STRATEGIES
1. DISTINGUISH
2. EMERGE
3. CONNECT
4. REVIVE
SCAFFOLDING PROGRAMS
OUTDOOR MARKET
PROTECTED WAITING AREA PRIVATE YARD SPACE
GREEN SPACE
PLAY SCAPE
HOUSING UNITS
LEFT : 4 BED 2 BATH
RIGHT : 3 BED 2 BATH
REQUIRED SPACE
THE DOANS
TEACHERS, RUNNERS, AND CREATIVES
THE SALAMANCAS
LAWYERS, HOSTS, AND CRAFTSMEN
REQUIRED SPACE
THE MAASDAMS
CHEF TRAVELER, AND SINGLE DAD
REQUIRED SPACE
THE ZHANGS
ENGINEER, ARTIST, & SINGLE MOTHER
REQUIRED SPACE
EXTERIOR RENDER
LEFT : OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE
RIGHT : SITE PATHWAY
INTERIOR RENDER
LEFT : HISTORICAL AMERICAN ICE FACTORY
RIGHT : TRANSIT CENTER
INDEPENDENT
| VISUAL ARTS
| EXPLORING MEDIUMS
The following works represent personal exploration through various mediums of art. Through each piece, a mission of expression and meaning is found. Art is a universal language ; while many may not resonate with every piece, the impact of them is felt non the less.
MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
11” X 17”
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
24” X 24”
on the curbside
MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
11” X 17”
chicano
MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
7” x 10”
skate pac
MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
7” x 10”
“Sí, se puede.”
“It can be done.”
- Cesar Chavez [ Civil rights activist ]
SEBASTIAN SALAMANCA is a third-year Bachelor of Architecture student at Iowa State University, pursuing a minor in Sustainability. His work focuses on creating inclusive, equitable, and sustainable designs that balance functional and phenomenological design.
Influenced by his cultural roots and inspired by César Chávez’s leadership, Sebastian is dedicated to uplifting the Latino community. He strives to use his design and advocacy efforts to celebrate diversity, foster equity, and drive meaningful change.