1.1 AMPLIFY AGUIRRE VOICE MULTI-MEDIA CENTER
1.2 NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE (NOH)
2.1 PUNTO-EDUCATIVO ECO-TONAL ECO-ZONE
2.2 BUILD-BACK SANDY INITIATIVE
3.1 TUDOR CITY TWISTING TOWER
3.2 CUNY NYCCT ACADEMIC COMPLEX
4.1 MONSEY APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS
4.2 NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT MUSEUM
Empowers the community of Aguirre Puerto Rico by providing a third space platform for marginalized voices to confront colonial injustices. Through storytelling, activism, and creative expression, it fosters resilience and solidarity. Empowers the community of Aguirre Puerto Rico by providing a third space platform for marginalized voices to confront colonial injustices. Through storytelling, activism, and creative expression, it fosters resilience and solidarity.
Counter-surveillance exhibit dark spaces is balanced with communal openess, utilizing metal framing and industrial structures to embody adaptive reuse. Re-purposing extractive architectures restores energy & narratives, with industrial forms now serving as amplifiers. The metal frame forms watch/radio towers, promoting transparency, maximizing visibility,
The National Negro Opera House project restores a vital cultural landmark, bridging past and present. It serves as a platform to decolonize history, honor African American artistry, and uplift marginalized voices. By re-imagining its legacy, the project fosters resilience through storytelling and creative expression, ensuring this cultural gem continues to inspire future generations 1.2
Eco-Tonal Zones establishes educational hubs that serve as mitigation barriers, reflecting the protective functions found in mangrove ecosystems. By addressing ecological challenges, these spaces combine environmental preservation, education, and sustainable strategies to reconnect communities with nature while safeguarding vulnerable areas from climate impacts.
The project highlights the critical role of geography and geology in creating resilient environments. Acting as a bridge between human and natural systems, these hubs reinforce the importance of ecological balance and protection. Through thoughtful design and programming, they inspire stewardship and promote long-term environmental and cultural resilience and reclamation.
2.2
The Build It Back initiative responds to Hurricane Sandy, showcasing a series of resilient houses in Far Rockaway’s flood zones. These homes integrate coastal building techniques, flood zone construction strategies, and passive design technologies. My role encompassed all project phases, including construction schematics, 3D modeling, research, rendering, construction administration, and presentation drawings. I also managed social media to document and promote the project’s progress.
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The Tudor City Twisting Tower pays homage to Tudor City and the UN Building, both iconic structures that separate themselves from New York City’s grid to create urban utopias. The project re-imagines this isolation as a contemporary retreat, breaking the rigid city grid while connecting to the East River waterfront. It features mixed-use spaces and emphasizes clean air, reduced noise pollution, and a renewed relationship with nature.
The building is a mixed-use space of gym facilities, healthcare labs, services, and educational areas. Developed utilizing Revit, it features a central circular stairwell crowned with a skylight and surrounded by circular windows. These design elements create a dynamic play of natural light, enhancing connectivity, circulation, and spatial quality while fostering a
The Apple Bank project centered on designing and implementing interior and exterior signage. My role involved developing construction documents, managing permit applications, coordinating illuminated signage systems, and preparing detailed specification sheets to ensure compliance and design clarity.
EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
EXISTING ENTRANCE STAIRCASE
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SIGN & HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER & HINGES.
PAD LOCK LATCH ON METAL SHIM.
EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
REMOVE POST CAP & EXTEND 4"X 4" EXISTING METAL POST
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SPICKS AT TOP & SIGN ATTACHED TO EXISTING POLE & POSTS.
PAD LOCK LATCH ON METAL SHIM.
HEAVY DUTY GATE CASTER ANCHORED TO BASE OF GATE LEAF.
EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
LOCK LATCH ON METAL SHIM.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
HEAVY DUTY GATE CASTER ANCHORED TO BASE OF GATE LEAF.
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SIGN & HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER, HINGES AND PAD LOCK LATCH.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
EXISTING ENTRANCE STAIRCASE.
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SIGN & HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER, HINGES AND PAD LOCK LATCH.
EXISTING ENTRANCE STAIRCASE.
- NYC TRANSIT MUSEUM GATE
1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" SQUARE METAL TUBE FRAMED AROUND.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SIGN & HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER, HINGES AND PAD LOCK LATCH.
The Transit Project focused on platform barricades and transit museum entry systems within the New York City Transit network, prioritizing safety, durability, and functionality. The barricades protect historic trains while ensuring public safety, particularly for small children and visitors. Gates at the museum entrances were designed to align with the existing subway entrances in likeness and color, ensuring a cohesive design. My role included technical drafting, detailing, and coordination to meet public infrastructure and regulatory standards.
EXISTING ENTRANCE STAIRCASE.
NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF SUBWAYS FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK,NY, 10004
PROJECT LOCATION
NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF SUBWAYS FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR,
DRAWING NAME
1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" SQUARE METAL TUBE FRAMED AROUND.
PROJECT LOCATION
GENERAL NOTES
NOTES:
DRAWING NAME
3/4" SQUARE VERTICAL SOLID METAL RODS @ 4" O.C.
1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" SQUARE METAL TUBE FRAMED AROUND.
3/4" SQUARE VERTICAL SOLID METAL RODS @ 4" O.C.
SCREEN PAINTED MUSEUM SIGN ON 12 GA. BENT SHEET METAL ATTACHED TO MTL. BARS.
NOTE:
PROVIDE 3 HEAVY DUTY HINGES AT BI-FOLD GATE JOINT & 3 HINGES AT EXISTING POST & PAD LOCK LATCH AT LIGHT POLE
1 1/2" X 1/8" METAL ANGLE WELDED TO FRAME AT ENDS.
12 GA. SOLID METAL BASE PANEL WELDED ON BOTH SIDES.
HEAVY DUTY GATE CASTER ANCHORED TO BASE OF GATE LEAF.
1. GATEMETAL TO BE PAINTE TO MATCH EXISTING SUBWAY ENTRANCE RAILINGS . PROVIDE RUST PROOFING PRIMER & 3 COATS OF PAINT.
EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.
GENERAL NOTES
NOTES:
SCREEN PAINTED MUSEUM SIGN ON 12 GA. BENT SHEET METAL ATTACHED TO MTL. BARS.
3/4" SQUARE VERTICAL SOLID METAL RODS @ 4" O.C.
NOTE:
SCREEN PAINTED MUSEUM SIGN ON 12 GA. BENT SHEET METAL ATTACHED TO MTL. BARS.
NOTE:
2. PROVIDE HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER BY ' PAYSON CASTERS' # 982 SIDE MOUNTED (BLACK) SPRING LOADED WITH 3" WHEEL OR APPROVED EQUAL. MOUNTED ON INNER SIDE OF GATE LEAF.
EXISTING SIDEWALK.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
3. PROVIDE SILK SCREEN PAINTED METAL PANEL MUSEUM SIGN ON EACH GATE LEAF.
1. GATEMETAL TO BE PAINTE TO MATCH EXISTING SUBWAY ENTRANCE RAILINGS . PROVIDE RUST PROOFING PRIMER & 3 COATS OF PAINT.
PROVIDE 3 HEAVY DUTY HINGES AT BI-FOLD GATE JOINT & 3 HINGES AT EXISTING POST & PAD LOCK LATCH AT LIGHT POLE
EXISTING ENTRANCE STAIRCASE
4. PROVIDE & WELD (3) HEAVY DUTY METAL GATE HINGES AT CENTER OF BI-FOLD GATES & (3) AT EXISTING POST. BY 'McMASTER - CARR' OR APPROVED EQUAL.
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SIGN & HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER & HINGES.
5. GRIND SMOOTH ALL METAL EDGES & CORNERS AS REQUIRED.
2. PROVIDE HEAVY DUTY SPRING CASTER BY ' PAYSON CASTERS' # 982 SIDE MOUNTED (BLACK) SPRING LOADED WITH 3" WHEEL OR APPROVED EQUAL. MOUNTED ON INNER SIDE OF GATE LEAF.
3. PROVIDE SILK SCREEN PAINTED METAL PANEL MUSEUM SIGN ON EACH GATE LEAF.
6. PROVIDE A EXTRA HEAVY-DUTY GATE FLIP LATCH FOR METAL GATE BY 'ALISE' #MS3001-B MATTE BLACK OR APPROVED EQUAL. VERIFY
1 1/2" X 1/8" METAL ANGLE WELDED TO FRAME AT ENDS.
PROVIDE 3 HEAVY DUTY HINGES AT BI-FOLD GATE JOINT & 3 HINGES AT EXISTING POST & PAD LOCK LATCH AT LIGHT POLE
12 GA. SOLID METAL BASE PANEL WELDED ON BOTH SIDES.
1 1/2" X 1/8" METAL ANGLE WELDED TO FRAME AT ENDS.
EXISTING SIDEWALK.
12 GA. SOLID METAL BASE PANEL WELDED ON BOTH SIDES.
HEAVY DUTY GATE CASTER ANCHORED TO BASE OF GATE LEAF.
EXISTING SIDEWALK.
4. PROVIDE & WELD (3) HEAVY DUTY METAL GATE HINGES AT CENTER OF BI-FOLD GATES & (3) AT EXISTING POST. BY 'McMASTER - CARR' OR APPROVED EQUAL.
7. PROVIDE 'MASTERLOCK' EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOF GATE PAD LOCK OR APPROVED EQUAL. VERIFY
PAD LOCK LATCH ON METAL SHIM.
8. PROVIDE GATE OPEN POSITION STOPPER OR ANCHOR & HOLD IN-PLACE MECHANISM, VERIFY.
5. GRIND SMOOTH ALL METAL EDGES & CORNERS AS REQUIRED.
6. PROVIDE A EXTRA HEAVY-DUTY GATE FLIP LATCH FOR METAL GATE BY 'ALISE' #MS3001-B MATTE BLACK OR APPROVED EQUAL. VERIFY
7. PROVIDE 'MASTERLOCK' EXTERIOR WEATHERPROOF GATE PAD LOCK OR APPROVED EQUAL. VERIFY
HEAVY DUTY GATE CASTER ANCHORED TO BASE OF GATE LEAF.
8. PROVIDE GATE OPEN POSITION STOPPER OR ANCHOR & HOLD IN-PLACE MECHANISM, VERIFY.
EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.
EXISTING MUSEUM SUBWAY ENTRANCE LIGHT POLE & RAILINGS.
NEW BI-FOLD SWINGING METAL GATE WITH SPICKS AT TOP & SIGN ATTACHED TO EXISTING POLE & POSTS.
PAD LOCK LATCH ON METAL SHIM.
REMOVE POST CAP & EXTEND 4"X 4" EXISTING METAL POST ℄
STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING HANDRAIL SYSTEM
THERMOPLASTIC RAILING (TYP.)
MOUNTING W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM W/ 3/4" NON-SLIP BASE PAD AT (TYP.)
STATION PLATFORM FLOOR
1. PARKED SUBWAY CART
1. 2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
2.1"X 3/4" NEOPRENE STRIP WITH/ADHESIVE-DARK GRAY (TYP.)
EXISTING SUBWAY PLATFORM 6" 3'-6"
3. 1" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING
4. ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
SECTION - BARRICADE
2"Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
05
1. 2" Ø MALIBU STYLE
THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
2.1"X 3/4" NEOPRENE STRIP WITH/ADHESIVE-DARK GRAY (TYP.)
3. 1" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING
4. ALUMINUM MOUNTING
STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
SECTION - BARRICADE 01 1" = 1'-0"
EXISTING SUBWAY PLATFORM
℄
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ELEVATION-
1" = 1'-0"
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
4"X4" X 3 8" NON-SLIP RUBBER PAD W/ ADHESIVE MOUNTING TO BASE PLATE(TYPE.)
DETAIL- BARRICADE BASE 6" = 1'-0"
1" Ø THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING
STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" NON-SLIP RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
STATION PLATFORM FLOOR
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
THERMOPLASTIC TO RAILING
2"Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
1" Ø THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING
STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM
PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" NON-SLIP RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
ALUMINUM STANCHION DIP-COATING PEDESTAL 4"X4" X RUBBER ADHESIVE BASE PLATE(TYPE.)
THERMOPLASTIC
STATION PLATFORM FLOOR
2"Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
SCALE A-2 1"=1-0"
3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
2 BROADWAY, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK,NY, New York City Transit
03 DETAIL- BARRICADE 3" = 1'-0"
DEPARTMENT OF SUBWAYS FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1" Ø THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
PROJECT LOCATION
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM
DRAWING NAME
PLATEFORM BARRICADE
PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" NON-SLIP RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
GENERAL NOTES TBD
STATION PLATFORM FLOOR
AXON- BARRICADE- BASE 6" = 1'-0"
03
DETAIL- BARRICADE 3" = 1'-0"
SECTION - BARRICADE 01 1" = 1'-0" SCALE
THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING PEDESTAL (TYP.)
3/4" RUBBER PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
PLAN- BARRICADE 1" = 1'-0" 06
1"=1-0"
SECTION - BARRICADE 01 1" = 1'-0"
2.1"X 3/4" NEOPRENE STRIP WITH/ADHESIVE-DARK GRAY (TYP.)
3. 1" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING
4. ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.) EXISTING SUBWAY PLATFORM
1. 2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
2.1"X 3/4" NEOPRENE STRIP WITH/ADHESIVE-DARK GRAY (TYP.)
3. 1" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING
4. ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
2"Ø MALIBU STYLE
THERMOPLASTIC TUBING MODULAR HANDRAIL SYSTEM (TYP.)
1" Ø THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM
PEDESTAL W/ 3/4" NON-SLIP RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING RAILING (TYP.)
03
DETAIL- BARRICADE 3" = 1'-0"
SCALE A-2 1"=1-0"
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
8" NON-SLIP PAD W/ ADHESIVE MOUNTING TO PLATE(TYPE.)
BASE BOTTOM MOUNTING W/ THERMOPLASTIC SYSTEM (TYP.) STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM
PEDESTAL (TYP.)
4"X4" X 3 8" NON-SLIP RUBBER PAD W/ ADHESIVE MOUNTING BASE PLATE(TYPE.)
PROJECT LOCATION
DRAWING NAME
05 DETAIL- BARRICADE BASE 6" = 1'-0"
ELEVATION- BARRICADE 1" = 1'-0"
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
STATION PLATFORM FLOOR
4"X4" X 3 8" NON-SLIP RUBBER PAD W/ ADHESIVE MOUNTING TO BASE PLATE(TYPE.)
ELEVATION- BARRICADE 1" = 1'-0"
06
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
AXON- BARRICADE- BASE 6" = 1'-0"
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
AXON- BARRICADE- BASE 6" = 1'-0" 05 DETAIL- BARRICADE BASE 6" = 1'-0"
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
4"X4" X 3 8" NON-SLIP RUBBER PAD W/ ADHESIVE MOUNTING TO BASE PLATE(TYPE.)
3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
2" Ø MALIBU STYLE THERMOPLASTIC TUBING TO RAILING (TYP.)
ALUMINUM MOUNTING STANCHION W/ THERMOPLASTIC DIP-COATING SYSTEM PEDESTAL (TYP.)
3/4" RUBBER BASE PAD AT BOTTOM (TYP.)
1" = 1'-0"