Portfolio Soledad Larrain 2006-2014

PORTFOLIO 2006_2012 M A R I A S O L E D A D L A R R A I N S A L I N A S

PERSONAL

INFORMATION

Name

: MarĂ­a Soledad LarraĂ­n Salinas Date of Birth : 07_ 01_1982_Iquique, CHILE. I.D.

: 15.002.015-8 Nationality

: Chilean Telephone

: 0046 - 73 847 16 08 E-mail

: mslarrain@gmail.com Web : www.L2arquitectura.cl Degree

: Architect, MA in Sustainable Architecture.

PERSONAL VIEW

For a lot of people architecture is the built environment, for others is the space that remains in between, for me is about the people...

Is our challenge as architects to take a minute from our world, and go back to listening to people. Start from their needs and aspirations, is very common to see how we architects think we know more than to whom we serve, this is what is undermining the profession. Architecture by essence is a public vocational profession, our mission is to improve the life of others...we must never forget it.

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ACADEMIC WORK

C O N T E N T

Basic Wood Course Organizator and Speaker.

Santiago, Chile.

AHA Magazine Concept Publication Sweden.

Skåne Univ. Hospital Malmö, Sweden.

Pica Turist Agenda Turistic Assessment Pica, Chile.

2008

2006

2008

2007

Architect’s Degree UDD Concepción, Chile.

Public Square CORMA Contest Lota, Chile.

ON GOING PROJECTS

2015

Remodeling of the Post Graduate department UCSH Santiago, Chile.

Social Participatory Design Project Renca, Chile.

2014

Sustainable Social Housing Competition Puerto Aysén, Chile.

Modular Bioclimatic Module Rari, Chile.

Pool-Billar Project Santiago, Chile.

Industrial Waste Patio PascuaLama, Chile.

Healing Hospital Master Thesis Malmö, Sweden.

Designverkstad for Design Västerbotten Umeå, Sweden.

Norrbyskär Harbour Norrbyskär, Sweden.

Christmas Market Umeå, Sweden.

LSAP Master Program Umeå, Sweden.

Urban Villas Umeå, Sweden.

2009

San Andres Public Square Pica, Chile.

Cultural Center Local Infrastructure Pica, Chile.

Equestrian Club Degree Thesis Concepción, Chile.

Industrial Museum Talcahuano, Chile.

Collao Stadium CAP Contest Concecion, Chile.

2014

SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL HOUSING Government Competition

Location: Puerto AysĂŠn, Chile.

Area: 55 m2 Materials: Wood Structure The competition is organized by the governmental office responsible of housing in Chile, Serviu. The calling looks for new answers to social housing, focusing on local identity and parameters of sustainability. Is defined as a new proposal, where the use of wood is presented as an opportunity for exploration. The project was developed specially for the customs and life style of the area, giving a local answer for a global question.

2013

BASIC WOOD COURSE Private Project.

Location: Santiago, Chile.

Colaboration: JofrĂŠ Fundation and L2 Architecture.

Management and speaker at Basic Wood Course that is part of the line technology transfer of L2 Architecture, which seeks to involve different levels of knowledge within the architecture. In an effort to collaborate with other institutions and create synergy issues concerning constructive cultures, we partner with JofrĂŠ Foundation in a cycle of courses regarding constructive cultures. The aim is to transmit the knowledge acquired through practice in wood, and focus on solutions and practical knowledge to be applied in future exercises courses and individual experiences.

2013

POOL - BILLAR PROJECT Private Project.

Location: Santiago, Chile.

Area: 30 m2 Materials: Existing Concrete Structure, Wood and Glass.

The project begins with the task of re use the existing pool disused for several years in the house. The owner looking for a new place to practice billiard discipline that requires practice every day, so it was necessary to have a space within the site, but still distinct from the house. With the use of the pool as “base� of the project, we were able to save on the foundation and half of the walls, recycling what already exists in the place.

Already having the structural base and perimeter of the space, is thought vertically extruded space with a light wooden structure. The important thing was to guard the heights of the volume to avoid the shadowy terrace house or stay attached. As a proposal to the massive volume raised in the middle of the courtyard windows are proposed in depth to visually penetrate the building, besides being proposed elements for a possible herbarium and several pots.

Finally more regular volume to which is attached a second volume hosting the stairs to the new exhibition runs. Due to the project and the concern of rational use of resources, budget is decided only new construction coated with natural pine siding. The base of the pool, which was painted in place for a neutral finish, avoiding incorporate greater use of materials.

2012

Healing Hospital Master Thesis, LSAP.

Location: Malmรถ, Sweden.

Area: 14.950 m2 Materials: Existing Concrete Structure, Wood and Glass.

The thesis Project was a 4 month academic exercise to propose and engage personally with a particular subject: The Hospital.

The idea is born from a previous semester, allowing to go deeper into the design process. Starting with an existing structure, and through dialogue with the institution, this project aims to bring possibilities to many under used buildings that are in the same situation.

By re organizing and giving priority to care facilities, the building extend to house a minor surgery operation pavilion (existing) and its wards. Clear orientation and bringing light in side, by opening to the outdoor is the main design guidelines for the different scales: building, ward and room.

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CONNECT_ Create a link to the sorroundings through strengthening ties with the existing landscape. Leveraging the existing park as an extension of the building in a visual and physical sphere.

LIGHT_ By breaking the massive volume through light chambers that run across the existing structure, allowing light and more generous spaces to flow inside the layout. Open the facade in strategic places to ensure day perception within the building.

TURN_ Create a new entrance toward the richest park in the hospital, projecting the circulation spaces to the green oasis. Extend the axis towards the courtyard giving clarity to the building structure and functions, and allowing more generous organizing spaces.

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STAFF

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TECHNICAL

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STAFF

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OPERATION

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WARD

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WARD

PLAN 01

WARD

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ACCESS _ DAY CARE

PLAN -1

UNDERGROUND SYSTEM

MALMÖ SUS _PROPOSED WARD

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ward, upgrading its features: more room floor, more sanitary services, more beds.

SOUTHERN FACADE _ MAIN ENTRANCE SCALE 1:250

OLD PATIENT

MEDICAL

SOCIAL

541,6 M2 350,2 M2 84 M2 Overtake the existing and unused balcony to extend the patient’s NEW usable area. MEDICAL PATIENT SOCIAL 544,8 M2

14,6 M2

155,1 M2

WARD FLOOR

PERSPECTIVE PLAN

OLD PATIENT 541,6 M2

MEDICAL 350,2 M2

SOCIAL 84 M2

NEW PATIENT 544,8 M2

MEDICAL 290,2 M2

SOCIAL 155,1 M2

WARD FLOOR

PERSPECTIVE PLAN

+ 67% BEDS

+ 67% BEDS

+ 55,4% M2

+ 57,1% WC

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X PATIENT 22,7 M2

14,6 M2

+ 55,4% M2 X PATIENT

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CORRIDOR SPACE_

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Though repetition exits due to the room module, the core is the one that creates and defines the opposing space. By flucCORRIDOR SPACE_ tuation in depth and interruptions in the Though exits due to the front therepetition space becomes more fluidroom and module, the core the one that creates give possibility forismore. and defines the opposing space. By fluctuation in depth and interruptions in the front the space becomes more fluid and give possibility for more.

EXISTING ENVELOPE

22,7 M2

290,2 M2

EXISTING ENVELOPE

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STATISTICS

HOW CAN THE EXISTING LAYOUT BE IMPROVED?

Create a more patient oriented

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RUCTURE

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By opening up the core in wide flow exchangers the circulation avoids the rigid loop and is replace by multiple choice INTERNAL paths thatFLOW_ differ in lengths and spatial By opening up the core in wide flow excharacteristics. changers the circulation avoids the rigid loop and is replace by multiple choice paths that differ in lengths and spatial characteristics.

CONTROL VIEW_

Replace the unique centered control point with multiple cross facing check points for a more efficient performance. The CONTROL VIEW_ areas allow to create functional teams Replace the unique centered control point to overlook and care smaller groups of with multiple cross facing check points patients. for a more efficient performance. The areas allow to create functional teams to overlook and care smaller groups of patients.

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MALMÖ SUS _PROPOSED WARD WHAT ARE THE FEATURE TO UPGRADE THE WARD? READING

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NURSE

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ROOM_

Though social spaces are needed, variety is also needed.

For creating a wider range of options a more remote space gives the chance of a quieter and isolated instance for practices like reading.

SPACE_

Commonly referred as the “day room” the space now opens up completely, both inside and outside to create a more connected and fluid space. Also gives the chance of the use of a protected balcony.

RECEPTION

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Create a link to the surroundings through strengthening ties with the existing landscape. Leveraging the existing park as an extension of the building in a visual and physical sphere.

STATION_

Placed in the heart of the ward, the main station has not only direct control over the social spaces, but also gets view and light from the exterior. Besides it sits in front of the kitchen for close control.

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CONNECT_

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With a more administrative role, this acts as a control point for the access and circulation to and inside the ward. Also the existing of and information element gives guidance for visitors and patients.

WARD FLOOR

PERSPECTIVE PLAN

MALMÖ SUS _PROPOSED ROOM HOW WILL THE NEW ROOM WORK?

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Existing Structure Service Shaft

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View and Control point of Patients

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PATIENT FACILITIES_ Unique Assisted translucent door

Handicaped Accesible with 80 cm to the wall and 1 meter to the shower

Unique Assisted translucent door 1,28

Clinical Support Patien Area Unit located in 8.41m2 main staff path

Wooden floor

Patient’s Closet

Foldable bed hidden in the wall Patient’s Closet

Family Support Zone Sitting/ Bed for visitors

Wooden floor

Foldable bed hidden in the wall

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Floor to 1,19 Ceiling Window

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EXISTING ROOM

P R O P O S E D ROOM TYPE 1

P R O P O S E D ROOM TYPE 2 FAMILY SUPPORT ZONE_

88,7 lux

230,3 lux

210,6 lux

ROOM PLAN

0,15

PATIENT UTILITIES_

DEFINING THE NEW ROOM

Sitting/ Bed for visitors 0,15

By creating a frame the patient is aware of the view to the outside, and also the window becomes an extra feature in the room. The possibility of using the space by the openings give the patient and incentive to move and get out of the bed.

PATIENT ZONE_

MALMÖ SUS _PROPOSED ROOM

Frame also used for sitting

Floor to Ceiling Window

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The volume of the wards is configured by a wooden facade that searches to break the hardness of the typical hospital block existing. The material sends a message of comfort and warmth before the aptient even steps into the building.

CLINICAL SUPPORT ZONE_

SEMI PROVATE

Patien Bed 110cmx210cm

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Patien Bed 110cmx210cm

Family Support Zone

TV and entertainmet TVSet and entertainmet Set

Patien Area 8.41m2

To create a more comfortable family area.

Also the reflectance of the material works as an amplifier of daylight, filling the room with it. It also becomes a viewing element from the bedside, giving a sense of extra quality.

PRIVATE

Clinical Support Unit located in main staff path

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Handicaped Service Accesible with 80 cm to the wall Shaft and 1 meter to the shower

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View and Control point of Patients

Natural and durable product. One important factor is that is easy to clean and maintain; and provides a safe walking surface. The same material will flow from the room to the bathroom to break the rooms limits.

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Existing Structure

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Coloured ceramics on the sink wall, to create a lively environment and break with the sterile character of the space. It also contains the water spill from the sink and frames the patient’s mirror.

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SCALE 1:50

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Openable window

FIxed _ framed Window

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Openable window

FIxed _ no frame Window

FIxed _ framed Window

Master Thesis Project _ Healing Hospital _ Malmö SUS

Student _ María Soledad Larraín Salinas Tutors _ Walter Unterrainer _ Juri Soolep

LSAP _ UMA

FIxed _ no frame Window

ROOM FACADE STUDY

SCALE 1:50

TASK ANALYSIS_ Flow Diagrams

16 TASK ANALYSIS_ Nursing Care

Sitting Window Frame H: 260cm

H: 230cm

Corridor

Existing structure

SUN ANALYSIS_ Summer and Winter

Room Proposal _ Thesis Proyect _ Malmö Retrofitting Proyect Maria Soledad Larrain Salinas LASP _ UMA

TASK ANALYSIS_ Visitors

LSAP _ UMA

EXISTING ROOM

P R O P O S E D ROOM TYPE 1

P R O P O S E D ROOM TYPE 2

88,7 lux

230,3 lux

210,6 lux

(At bed space)

Service Shaft Winter Sun

Previous Building Envelope

Student _ María Soledad Larraín Salinas

Tutors _ Walter Unterrainer _ Juri Soolep

TASK ANALYSIS_ Bathroom Use

Summer Sun

New Building Envelope

Master Thesis Project _ Healing Hospital _ Malmö SUS

TASK ANALYSIS_ Patient Code

Master Thesis Project _ Healing Hospital _ Malmö SUS

Student _ María Soledad Larraín Salinas

Tutors _ Walter Unterrainer _ Juri Soolep

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2011

C o n e c t i n g t h e C a m p us Publication for Aha Magazine

Sweden.

Aha Magazine

Location: Ume책, Sweden.

Date: Autumn 2011 Authors: Soledad Larrain

Luis Lanfredi

Pavel Rueda Aha magazine is done by Akademiska Hus on knowledge environments and new opportunities. In their issues they created a section where they invite students to propose about their view on different matters. This time was about the connection of the university campus and how this relates to the city. The proposal is published and also commented by different professionals. This opportunity, the proposal reached architects from Akademiska Hus, representatives from the University and also from Ume책 Kommun.

THE CUBE The CUBE is an instance of exchanging and communicating between society and the education community.

It’s meant to work in different scales and participate in various levels of student and city life, connecting both to their urban context. The collaboration between the university with its different campuses and the city it’s lacking, resulting on two separate efforts to develop instead of a joint objective.

By communication and information the project looks to relate both ends and increase the mobility between these two hearts in Umeå; that till now coexist but don’t mix.

The idea is that just by participation; students can get involved and apply their knowledge into the city life.

For us the lack of information between the different scenarios is the biggest reason of the disconnection between our campuses and the city, resulting this in the lack of “cityness” and dynamic life of students. The aim is to influence students to be committed and participate in its environment.

The CUBE varies on scales, going from an info and meeting place, a bus stop to an air pump. The idea in all instances is to create a platform to exchange information between the points, for example display of what is happening in the other spots and what is planned for upcoming activities or how can you participate in the city and university. The aim is to infiltrate in the everyday life and routes, where the “cube” can house a winter garden for meeting and shearing, to maybe just a newspaper point.

PLACEMENT: Three main ones will be placed connecting the Main University Campus, the City Center and the University Art Campus. In between these ones will be an opportunity for middle and small scale, enriching the connecting tracks, making the nodes closer, and tying the different aspects together, bringing closer the students and the city life.

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Dynamic and flexible interventions that can adapt to different scenarios and events, that seek to create a language that spreads to all levels of urbanity. Small objects that encourages people to get involved, by a subconscious presence linking the whole system.

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Integrated urban equipment that blends in the everyday life of students and citizens. Incorporating to this familiar frame, information links that reinforces the idea of a network of interventions, that influence users to connect in other areas that the one at hand.

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Though as a space made for urban encounter; where people meets and get connected with each other, not only in a physical way but also in a virtual and interactive one. Interconnected meeting places, that will create an active network of information and participation.

Knowledge Flow: University and the City Today, after the information explosion, our way of understanding the world as a linear phenomenon has to be changed. We’ve moved from a static knowledge frame to a reflexive network and cooperative systems.

The city can learn from the university knowledge, but is also responsibility, and an enriching experience for the students to contribute to the urban life in the center.

2011

D e s i g n

W o r k s h o p

Design Västerbotten

Location: Umeå, Sweden.

Duration: 7 weeks Professor: Per Sihlén The design process is the core of the work when the interdisciplinary team of students working out user-focused solutions on behalf of the local business community. The team worked for seven weeks during the summer with six company missions. The focus of the missions is very different from each other. This year’s missions was to develop a Christmas market, creating a unique meeting place and to look at ideas for the future of Yellow Pages. In addition, create design concepts for a marina, an engine unit and a tonometer for measuring eye pressure. The result of the work are interesting and unique solutions.

Design Workshop Umeå 2011 is implemented

by Design Västerbotten which is a regional effort with ALMI Nord Group as a principal and aims to increase understanding of how design is an important tool for business development.

2011

N o r b y s k ä r H a r b o u r Designverkstad for Norrbyskär Museum

Location: Norrbyskär, Sweden.

Area: 2.500 m2 Responsible: Soledad Larraín - Erik Melldahl The Museum has today different features to offer the visitor, from its big scale model to the children scale 50’s village, but is not enough and they need to bring more services to appeal to a broader public.

In this line, the museum requested a proposal for developing a guest harbour. Although there is are some alternatives around, they are not very well equipped. Whit this in mind the idea was to give a more complete alternative in the protected waters nest to the museum.

The project aims to develop a concept for the planned marina and make this in an opportunity for giving a more dynamic infrastructure to the visitors.

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2011

Umeå Christmas Market Designverkstad for Umeå C

Location: Umeå, Sweden.

Area: 3.300 m2 Responsible: Soledad Larrain - Karin Larsson Umeå C had a vision of organizing a yearly Christmas market, as one of the big events in Umeå’s calendar. The market was planned to be open throughout December, like the Old Town Christmas Fair in Stockholm. The proposal is that the market took place on a very central place, Renmarkstorget in Umeå.

For a uniform and coherent impression, the idea is that the cottages used as sales booths will be available for rent. Umeå C wanted the Designverkstad to help them develop the idea of the Christmas market. The developed concept needed to contain both ideas for the layout of the market but also an overall concept that gives proposals for features and possible activities at the market.

This project was materialized by Umeå C on December 2011, requiring extra participation.

The overall theme of the market should represent the purpose of what Umeå C want to create in Umeå centre, a place that by collaboration becomes a warm and enjoyable place, where people want to gather and enjoy the activities and features of the market. We kept the key words that were developed during the research but also added the following statements to describe the foundation of the market.

Advent A tradition that gathers people to prepare and wait for Christmas, a time of expectations, especially for the children.

Symbolised by al the warm light. Advent stars, candlesticks and especially the traditional lightning of a candle the four Sundays before Christmas. We want this tradition to be part of the market.

More than just a market Umeå have a lot to offer. Make the market feel alive by involving businesses, organisations and others. The market should be a place to promote al the nice things with Umeå. The market should be a place for more than just shopping.

Light of the centre Both the atmosphere and the features should transmit the spirit of a place that is welcoming and warm.

W A R M T H H E L P F U L L N E S S G A T H E R I N G E X I T E M E N T COLABORATION

Since an important part of the market also was that we wanted it to feel alive and be more than just a place to shop we started to brainstorm about activities and events that could be a part of he market.

From all of the ideas that came up we chose the once that we thought matched the existing mood board and the key words for the market. We divided the permanent activities and features with the more sporadic events. The sporadic ones we placed into a calendar to see the possibility to fill the days with activities but also to figure out how the area could be used in a good and effective way. As a part of the process we also evaluated different proposals for the design of the cottage, the lay out of the area and the placement of the cottages.

All this work was developed, put together and presented to Umeå C as our proposal for the Christmas market.

After its completion, the market showed to be a successful experience not only for the companies involved, that had over 80% come back rate; but also with the people in the community.

2010

LSAP Master Program UmeĂĽ University

Location: UmeĂĽ, Sweden.

Duration: 2 years Professor: Walter Unterrainer, Austria.

Laboratory for Sustainable Architecture Production: The aim of the course study is to place sustainability as the core of architectural design and process. The idea is to develop a common space for innovation and new proposals, in an environment marked by it’s character of laboratory. Sustainability is not and aspect that should be thought after, but it should be the genesis of any architectural challenge. Taking responsibility over the impact of our work as architects and understanding that technology in not enough for a truly sustainable project. This concepts are tested through out the program in various workshops and research studies applied after in a concrete proposal.

2011

S k å n e U n i v. H o s p i t a l LSAP, Umeå University

Location: Malmö, Sweden.

Area: 26,7 hectare Materials: Precast Concrete The exercise consisted on developing a strategy of densification to meet Hospital’s requirements regarding population growth towards the future.

Malmö is a growing city, and it’s expected to keep on that path. For this the SUS Hospital must focus on preparing itself for it. SUS Malmö not only provides health care to Malmö city, but, in team with SUS Lund, to the entire Skåne region. For this its development is a first priority for the local government.

After in site mapping, analysis and understanding the core of this 60 building hospital, we got to a series of interventions. The main strategy was to arrange its functions and give sense of order in the plot.

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Children’s hospital is separated from the main part of the hospital by a loaded road which is the main road from theairport to city the center. Due to necessity for future growth of hospital we offer to unite main hospital’s block with a kid hospital’s block, thus to have a possibility for densification.

Important part of our masterplan is a central core. At the moment a vast amount of functions are put together. We suggest to concentrate all patient rooms and treatment in that part. This will enclose wards from city and give them their own courtyard.

Hospital contains: day treatment, research, emergency, daycare etc. Now they are mixed so there is no a particular order. We divide hospital’s block into different areas depending on functions.

They are: emergency, administration, research, wards + day treatment, children’s hospital.

Although hospital is surrounded by city, it’s not as well connected with it as it could be. By clarifying main access ways and making more distinct facade we try to improve visual and physical connection between hospital and city.

2010

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LSAP, Umeå University

V i l l a s

Location: Umeå, Sweden.

Area: 2.900 m2 Materials: Wood Structure and treated glass.

The exercise consisted on developing a strategy of densification to meet the Municipality’s requirements regarding population growth towards 1050, calculated to double by that period.

The strategy took form of an actual project developing a particular block of the area known as the “Garden City”. This area is particularly interesting cause of its closeness to the city center and its really low density despite its strategic position.

Before starting with the design process we where given different housing typologies to study and reflect on. From Unite d’Habitation to Beijing’s Hutongs, we tested them in different locations, learning from them their strong aspects.

: V채sterbotten : 33.46 km2 : 75,645 : 2,261/km2 : 1888

M A P P I N G UMEA

F O O T P R I N T UMEA

PROVINCE CAPITAL TOTAL AREA CITY POPULATION DENSITY CITY URBAN PLAN

AREA (m2)

DENSITY (!p/km2)

10!609 m2

3 299

7!664 m2

CONSTRUCTED

13 048

3!731 m2

40!241 m

5!768 m2

6!884 m2

15!230 m2

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4!754 m2

9!019 m2

36 316

9!336 m2

29 448

9 424

16 602

15 741

7 199

4 327

2 863

10 588

2 734

3!494 m2

6!828 m2

8!587 m2

6!814 m2

7!126 m2

9!028 m2

9!243 m2

8!972 m2

9!143 m2

3!492 m2

734

2 104

8!901 m2

14!448 m2

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

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The city is known as the “City of Birches”, from one of its most characteristic elements, not only as an urban element in the city but in the forest also, the concept of repetition comes through. These trees as elements that filter light, giving a sense of glimpse. Not seeing but guessing, pushing our curiosity towards our environment.

Inside the same block we can find different scenes and contrasting situations. From different uses and scales, the in between filled with green to give privacy and quality, acts as the link of all.Though these spaces are not well defined and in a way are left over spaces, the different buildings and orientations configure in a very loose way a series of semi private courtyards.Green spaces become precious for the public and the private, contrasting with the closed block character of the buildings.

Umeå has a very special quality, it’s a city that works and makes sense in winter. Is during this period , the longest through out the year, is when it is possible to find and understand the activities around.

The darkness is compensated by a collective effort to embellish the public space. Private illumination becomes the landscape and determines the image of the street, gardens and urban facade.

LIVING MODULE _ OCUPATION DIVERSITY _ DINAMIC OPENINGS _ INTERMEDIATE SAPCES _ DENSIFYING AS A PROCESS

2010

Pica Tourist Agenda University Arturo Prat, Iquique

Location: Pica, Chile.

Area: 8.900 km2 Materials: Assessment and Proposal The University Arturo Prat of Iquique with the collaboration of the Municipality of Pica and the Regional Government, produced a local assessment of the landscape’s tourist attractions. The product is not only to map, but also to propose a series of strategies for the touristic development of the territory. Pica is placed in the Atacama desert, the world’s driest, and it’s famous for being the only natural oasis of South America. Known for its lemon and mango crops, this oasis flourishes next to other tourist destinations. This was a multidisciplinary work, done through the whole territory, with the aim of document, judge and propose future guide lines for its sustainable management.

Rural Circuit:

Thermal Circuit:

Andean Circuit:

Territorial Interpretation Center:

Through Mango and Lemon Crops, enabling the development of touristic cabins inside the agricultural land. Giving the possibility to get close to nature giving people another image.

Discover the territory by experiencing some of the most wild natural baths, not only in the green oasis, but also hidden away in the high Andean mountains. Giving the possibility to enjoy close contact to nature.

Touring the entire territory, going through the desert and plateau in the search for remote thermal spots. Know by its natural sorrounding and its striking climate, they form a new way.

Create a space where the whole territory, with its diversity, can be understood, not only by tourist but also local people from nearby locations.

Educate and promote this unique landscape.

2009

San Andres Promenade Municipality of Pica

Location: Pica, Chile.

Area: 4.500 m2 Materials: Steel Structure, wood and stone This promenade develops between the current Public Square San Andres and the diamond block in the same street. The purpose of this space, is to give a pedestrian connection to the community towards the city center of Pica. Besides is one of the visible faces of the city, since is located in the main access way to the locality. The idea was to give a dynamic path, with linking activities along the way, so it wouldn’t become just a passing way for people but also a quality space for the community. Some of the most important features, is a shaded path along the space, bringing some protection on the desert climate of the place. Also has a skate park, a play area for kids, bus stop, public bathrooms and shaded sitting spaces for gathering.

2009

Pica Cultural Center Municipality of Pica

Location: Pica, Chile.

Area: 1.400 m2 Materials: Concrete and wood Pica is a small municipality in the north of the country, never the less it has a consolidated children’s orchestra. Being a rural community activities like music and culture for the young generations is the foundation of a better future. Through the municipality and with the support of the regional government, we propose a small cultural center for the town, a landmark, placed in an old plaza, helping the neighborhood to rise it’s life quality. Resembling the structure of the old houses of the place, this project rises just enough so it doesn’t take the importance of the architectural heritage of the colonial houses.

2008

E q u e s t r i a n Degree Project

C l u b

Location: Concepcion, Chile.

Area: 6.900 m2 Materials: Laminated Wood and Stone An equestrian club has two very distinct poles: the social and the sports area, that because of functional reasons must be separated. The idea was to relate this two activities by creating a central exterior space where they could see each other. This central building was also where training takes place. So everything would be gathered visually at the arena, the most used facility. The dimension of the arena created, with the proportion of the site, an axis that, marked by a rhythm, that connects all the activities. The rhythm is extracted from the trot of the horse, inspired in it regularity and symmetry. Inside the rhythm shows by stripes of light that are drawn on the floor.

2007

C o l l a o CAP Contest

S t a d i u m

Location: Concepcion, Chile.

Area: 52.000 m2 Materials: Steel and ETFE The main objective of this contest was to roof the existing stadium with a steel structure, to showcase its versatility. The existing building is a modernist stadium that is very hermetic to its surroundings. The first goal was to use the roof as a link of the interior and the public space. So the roof shelters a public promenade that faces the bus terminal, assuring the continuous use of this infrastructure. The roof itself was design as a ribbon that would change responding to the different situations around the stadium, also sheltering inside the TV & Radio cabins and a restaurant that oversees the field. To sustain the public lighting of the promenade, solar panel where used as a layer of the roof.

2007

I n d u s t r i a l M u s e u m Naval Museum

Location: Talcahuano, Chile.

Area: 7.500 m2 Materials: Steel The request for this project was to design an industrial museum for the Chilean Navy in an industrial area, the great difficulty was that it had to also shelter a 90 mt. submarine, which couldn’t be in the water, for conservation issues. So the proposal was to create two “container like” volumes, one on the ground and the other in the sea, both connected by tubular ramps. In between these two would be raised the submarine, just over the water, but in an exterior scenario. The idea was not to take the submarine out of its environment and keep it outside so everyone could enjoy it, making it a symbol. Now the experience won by the museum was that you could see it from every angle, thanks to the translucent ramps.

Natural Ventilation

Photo voltaic Panels _Groups of panels in the North and East Facade. _Polycrystalline panels: -160x100cm -22 kg _Performance: -12 w/m2 winter -30 w/m2 Summer _Inclination: 30째

The Purpose of this system is: _Renovation of indoor air, by pressure change. _Diminishing Temperature. _Taking the cool air of the sea and guide it into the building through blower pipes.

Natural Lighting

_Skylight is recommended, to get a more even light through out the museum. _Solar Protection necessary in the north and east facade is provided by the opaque inclined solar panels.

Double Facade

_Exterior skin in which the solar panels are included, separated from the inner wall by an air chamber. _The chamber is open in its ends which generates a convective airflow that contributes to the cooling and warming of the building.

2006

Roofed Public Square CORMA Contest

Location: Lota, Chile.

Area: 8.400 m2 Materials: Laminated Wood The purpose of this contest was to roof a multipurpose court for the people of Lota. The idea was to locate the project in between High and Low Lota, creating a place of encounter for this two sides of the city. Besides, one of the main characteristic of the project, was to use the roof itself as an open plaza, giving the same site a double use. Also, because of the linking position on the hill, the plaza works as an strategic point, were you can overview the city. One of the terms of the contest was to develop the whole project in wood, which in this case because of the dimensions required, the project is structured in laminated wood, giving this big place a warmer feel.

connect the two poles of the city by a series of vertical towers linking activity platforms that gives the hill a playful character to the project.

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