portfolio cesar murillo
work after graduation project: tcs campus hyderabad design work with saga architecture january 2012 - november 2012
project: residential renovations, amusement park renovation freelance drafting with dorado design construction november 2011 - january 2012
site view
east elevation
tcs hyderabad campus site: hyderabad, southern india software company campus, two million square feet saga architecture schematic design and design development jan 2012 - nov 2012, design team of seven
modernity and southern indian traditions create a software campus that converges the everyday office experience with a greater connection to the whole. as an oasis apart from the city, the project hopes to re-contextualize forms particular to hyderabad. the buildings are connected through a “street� that reflects the movement of people through the crowded bazaars, but also serves to encourage interaction among buildings and the aggregated landscape.
tcs hyderabad campus schematic design presentation saga architecture, 2012 site plan
“the street�
s1 office-winter theme, at atrium level
s2 office-summer theme, at atrium level
right: elevations inside atrium of s1-office building
s1 office main entrance
atrium level
ground level
atrium level
second and third levels
tcs hyderabad | typical reflected ceiling plans design development saga architecture, 2012
fourth level
fifth and sixth levels
tcs hyderabad | cafeteria interiors
main concessions elevation
top to bottom: 1. summer theme cafeteria 2. winter theme cafeteria 3. patterns and colors of interiors are bassed on traditional materials and designs
tcs hyderabad | corridor interiors
s1 reflected ceiling plan
s2 reflected ceiling plan corridor floor plan
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corridor material finish plan
s2 floor plan
s1 floor plan
corridor elevation towards atrium
elevation a
elevation b
elevation c
corridor elevation towards workstations
bid project: camillo street house preliminary bid/scope plans dorado design, 2012
alvarado residence remodel dorado design, 2012
disney california adventure boardwalk renovation dorado design, 2011
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jurassic park cafeteria at universal studios hollywood ceiling and floor renovation saga architecture, 2012
work before graduation undergraduate work from uc berkeley 2007-2011: west oakland housing project castle fort revitalization material geometry transitional display-engagement film school community center touchless carwash miscellaneous: professional: affordable housing, david baker + partners casa: chicano/latino architecture student association, uc berkeley construction: academic, community construction, professional
west oakland housing project site: west oakland port, northern california ucb case studies studio, fall 10 instructor: nicholas de monchaux
located in the industrial wasteland of the bay area, a housing system of stacked modular units re-collages materials and paths to create an urban park. each unit is repeated 200 times and rearranged uniquely as a green-stitched-tapestry hovering over homes, retail spaces, public parking, and the bart line: bay area rapid transit. the process is an exploration of high density, a reflection of competing scales on site, and mimicry of ‘everyday’ rigidity.
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historical precedents: 1. pantheon light (126 AD) 2. typical courtyard house (mexico, 1850s) 3. alhambra courtyard (1300s) 4. catal huyuk, neolithic settlement (turkey, 6000 BCE)
(right) form exploration: triangulation of volumes and spaces create a void as main source of light
horizontal + vertical explorations: arrangement and stacking of units 2.
form simplification: unit plan and stacking for subsequent units is determined by placement of central skylight and opening for courtyard
courtyards
public
private
versatile
walls that require plumbing are orthogonal, while bedrooms and open spaces have steep or angled roofs
views: roof entryway, entrance connects levels and leads into courtyard sleep
eat
bath
transitional unit plan: 1’ = 1/16�
level 1 public, 1200 sq. ft.
form simplification
level 2 private, 1000 sq. ft.
organization by heights on site
adjacent highway
7th street and union, west oakland, ca. south of san francisco, east of bart stop, north of bay area shipping port
SF skyline
bart line
interruption of grid top-bottom: 1. bay area 2. industrial (bottom) residential (top) 3. highways & bartline highlight separation of neighborhoods 4. port directs movement & regional trade; arrangement of shipping containers creates parti for organizing housing units. 5. current site: parking lot
triangulation of grid
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north elevation
south elevation (night) (below) materials 1. green surface creates public space for residential sector 2. recycled shipping container material adopts industrial haze 3. glass facade faces SF skyline, display of building’s processes
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SHOPS
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PARK GARAGE
HOMES
~ 45' = highway = base-of tallest unit ~ 30' = bart line = midpoint for units + park ~ 20' = each unit = other homes in neighborhood ~ 0’ = ground = entry to shops + parking + units local heights around site are proportional to the variois height levels in the project
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under ground: public parking 1 row of units (roofs at street level) mechanical rooms
7th st. stacked shipping containers found in port.
union st.
bart
highway
old train route
ground level: 2 rows of units 2nd level of parking (private) entry to parking spaces large market small mixed retail
bart level: (30’ above ground) midpoint park surface 100 units upper level community
highway level: (45’-50’ above ground) 200 units
left: street view facing highway & port right: study models present a man-made “landscape� of stacked-tiled units 7.
castle fort revitalization site: guardamar del segura, southern spain ucb studio abroad, summer 10 instructor: alejandro salazar jasbon
a collection of discoveries as a “foreigner” enabled the translation of cultural methods into possibilities of form. the process explores the never ending transformations of the medieval fishermen town. this castle fort is invaded by this parasite that deconstructs cultural precedents. it becomes an extension of the landscape growing from the castle ruins to converge paths for market spaces, theaters, art galleries, & observation decks. the form is an analysis of the town’s social-historical sequences that seem to occur continuously; beginning-and-ending cyclically: the weekly ritual of the street market, the town’s population growth by tourism, the series of earthquakes that have destroyed the town, and the pagan/christian/ islamic historical influences. but do these patterns behave linearly, do they overlap, skip, or create ambiguities? 8.
observations of town’s processes: guardamar del segura, southern spain
spectacle
preliminary study: the significance of the weekly ritual of the street market inspires this permanent installation for markets and exhibits. the pods create open shading devices or seating spaces when closed. the number of units relates to the needs during seasonal population booms by tourism throughout the year.
ritual
models represent town’s boundary-shifts of historical invasions
retreat
sun/moon
street enclave
tide
parti wave
trauma
accretion
invasion diagrams: archival of discoveries creates a language that discerns new perspectives as a foreigner.
conceptual plan 9.
left: site plan, views towards mediterranean sea and town right: level 0: below mound long aisles used for market-space, leading to temporary art galleries level 1: mound theater and performance spaces, observation decks level 2: upper open interaction with landscape-ruins, galleries, and larger theater and performance spaces
level 0
level 1
level 2
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spatial cadences
transparencies
ruins-landscape
separation of paths
longitudinal section level 0, below castle mound
right: simplification of form based on preliminary study of market-place modules
transverse section observation tower overlooks church and mediterraenan sea
top: conditions between form and existing mound. the building highlights the history of the site by preserving its historical integrity and allowing the ruins and landscape to create the new fluid paths.
theater space
top-bottom 1. formal space for market booths 2. open decks for sun bathing 3. observation rooms 12.
shared aisles for weekly market and temporary art galleries
folded paper is used to create the “teardrop, � the structural module for this pavillion. the redundancy of modules generates a gradient that is self-standing and interconnects each unit with circular joints. moments of tension mostly occur in the top portion of the central column, responsible for supporting most of the weight.
module development
joint development
moments of tension algor analysis
material geometry site: open grass field, northern california ucb graduate digital seminar, spring 11 instructor: lisa iwamoto
the form of this two-person outdoor pavillion is based on a study of structural precedents and material properties. the relevance of a column, arch-like openings, and redundancy of units are the basis of the structural system.
structural precedents
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material studies
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1. bahai house in new delhi, by fariburz sahba 2. untitled, by tara donovan
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6.25 ft.
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in the end, the gradient of teardrops lacked needed joints to withstand structural pressures.
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gallons of water per car
$7,000
total cost of water per month
80%
total monthly fees of water use
70%
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monthly water recycled
touchless carwash site: berkeley, northern california ucb deep green design, fall 10 instructor: susan ubbelohde
the exploration of a carwash/ gas station as a vertical system becomes an alternative for a denser future. the various iterations use different approaches to environmental design, paying close attention to the use of energy and resources. the final form results in providing a carwash that creates its own water resources for the building and street block.
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left: underground creek in berkeley may be used to create more immediate resources of water bottom: vertical and horizontal possibilities of organizing water in carwash 1. berkeley, bay area 2. flow of passages on site 3. vehicles 4. nodes of cars + people 5. flow of water 6. pedestrians
how do we create more immediate and local natural resources in urban environments? 21.
process: passage of water and urine through kidney > nephron > bowman’s capsule > loop of henle
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net-zero energy carwash
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biomimicry + biophilia carwash
outdoor roofspace water tubes create facade level 4: wax + vaccum
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level 3: drying
level 1 + 2: water
“waterfall”: interaction with water is created by didactic approach to educate user about car wash/ water recycling processes. form: vertical structure of renal artery
existing carwash
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brower center
top (left to right) 1. water turbines 2. grey water recycling by site-flooring & TA 3. photovoltaic panels 4. tram is activated by movement of cars on ramp 5. piezoelectricity 22.
triangulation of skin among levels mimics form of human/plant veins. the passage of water from floor to floor is greatly exposed with this open structure.
the separate floors for carwash processes and appropriate slopes for flow of vehicles creates overall form
section A-A’
section B-B’
clean water from carwash returns to street sewer, but perhaps this tank may help treat water purification at a more local level?
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1. entrance ramp 2. exit ramp 3. water tank
1. resting spot for cars 2. ascending ramp 3. descending ramp
1. lounge/cafe
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kroeber + wurster
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interiors: art gallery and outdoor performance spaces
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bancroft + college ave
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shadows nodes
original routes
movement
new nodes
stasis
program
circulation
solid/void
new routes 18.
detail section: grey water creates fountains
site movement
pedestrians
transitional display-engagement site: uc berkeley campus, northern california ucb studio fundamentals of architecture, spring 09 instructor: marvin buchanan
automobiles
a wall parti highlights the existing student movement in this campus gateway. the transitional space is a subtle extension of the exisiting site mound. materials and form camoflage with the adjacent architecture and art buildings, creating a new movement directed by fountains and indooroutdoor leisure spaces used as galleries, lecture, and performance halls.
bicyclists
physical models: overlapping moments of movement & stasis
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A-A’ courtyard +library
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library entrance 11.
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1. viewing room 2. production labs 3. theater 4. storage and shop 5. sound rooms 6. filming rooms 7. private courtyard 8. student lounge 9. library 10. school office 11. film office 12. film screen
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roof
1. classrooms 2. studios 3. open terrace
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library entrance, B-B’ sound, piazza, classrooms
C-C’ recording facilities
segregation and integration of communities is created by industrial boundaries
natural vs. industrial
film school community center site: west oakland, northern california ucb studio fundamentals of architecture, fall 09 instructor: jean-paul bourdier film strip sequences
separation + integration, plan view
the distribution of sequences as separated “frames” in a film inspires the division of program into various buildings connected through bridges. the center opens up as a cinematic piazza and recreational community park. finally, the vibrant colors and “dancing” concrete frames showcase the fast pace lifestyle in this industrial sector.
distribution of program
north elevation
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sustainable office space site: uc berkeley campus + charllotesville, viriginia’s climate ucb energy and lighting, spring 10 instructor: cris benton
perforated metal panels are used to treat the various facades of this office space on campus: the south side’s horizontal lighting shelves create the adequate shade for work stations during the daytime, and the north side’s vertical fins allow perfect thermal comfort for the break room and library activities. additionally, the aqua blue color and circular patterns create an environment that is vivacious, comfortable, and energy efficient.
9am virginia, charlottesville, 15° W of S
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winter solstice: 8:00 AM
summer solstice: 5:00 PM daylight savings
winter solstice: sunset 4:40 PM
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winter solstice: solar noon
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lobby
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meeting/ viewing
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storage
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C-C’ summer solstice: 8:00 AM
summer solstice: sunset (after hours)
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reading room break room
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march 21
winter solstice: 8:00 AM
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summer solstice: solar noon
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summer solstice: 8:00 AM daylight savings
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o ces [open plan]
south [top] versus north [bottom]
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Shading Requirements North Facade - Fall
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Shading Requirements North Facade - Fall
Shading Requirements North Facade - Spring
Shading Requirements South Facade - Fall Shadin Requirements West Facade - Fall
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Shading Requirements West Facade - Fall
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tassaforanga affordable housing site: oakland, northern california professional collaboration: David Baker + Partners, Architects san francisco, january - june 11 images used for book publishing: “design like you give a damn!”
I collaborated with this team of architects to create collages, models, and plans for client and city presentations. my role was to build digital models and combine materials and colors to easily highlight the project’s design strategies. the project expresses the importance of social collaboration in housing developments for “marginalized” communities. the architects use sustainable approaches for solar orientation and material consciousness. construction is done possible by public services with Habitat for Humanity. community housing project
presentation models used to clarify proposals with city and clients
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tassaforanga affordable housing project david baker and partners internship during spring 2011
left to right 1. wooden chair and lounge ucb introduction to construction, spring 10 3 member group collaboration: 90% design, 30% construction 2. furniture for harrison house shelter home habitat for humanity oakland, fall 10 4 member group collaboration: 90% design, 10% construction 3. UCLA hammer museum exhibit: “john lautner: between earth and heaven” professional collaboration: design models of california los angeles, may- august 08 detailing + perfectioning ‘pearlman’ and ‘turner’ models (~20%, 6 member crew)
casa: chicano/latino architecture student association forum-discussion, informal independent research ucb college of environmental design president 10-11, secretary 09-11
as the leader of CASA at uc berkeley, I was concerned about whether or not there exists a line between cultural situatedness and our roles as designers. I directly conducted bi-monthly forums with our faculty and local design leaders for this 20-person student group. in this independent project, my goal was to collect research focused on design for Latino communities. conversing with teddy cruz about the informality of border cities, or ron rael about revitalizing the US-mexico border wall, allowed me to understand that although one's background may define our design perspectives, there is never one exact prototype or approach that defines "latino" architecture. I wrote a series of blog entries (casa-berkeley.blogspot.com) mainly to record the different presentations. the lectures/forums described architecture less about style or regional type, but rather as a solution that ameliorates and helps create cultural needs.
conversation with teddy cruz, “the formal informal of border cities,� march 11
gracias.
“community disintegrates because it loses necessary understandings, forms, and enactments of the relations among materials and processes, principles and actions, ideals and realities, past and present, present and future, men and women‌â€? american farmer wendell berry, culture and fidelity, 1970s