Portfolio 2025

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ALANIS BÁEZ SELECTED WORKS 2025

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SCAD | UCLA

EXPERIENCE

RESUME 787-223-6058

CSA GROUP | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

San Juan, Puerto Rico | September 2023- September 2024 - Collaborated with the commercial design team to redesign multiple office buildings for LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico’s primary electricity provider, optimizing workspaces to accommodate more employees within spatial constraints.

- Contributed to space planning, ergonomic solutions, and optimizing workplace efficiency to enhance employee well-being and productivity for LUMA facilities.

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-Formed part of the concept development phase for various projects, exploring and refining design solutions working closely with clients to address project needs and challenges.

E D U C AT I O N

- Assisted the healthcare team in the redesign and revitalization of a Safety Net Emergency Room, focusing on space planning to enhance patient care and operational flow.

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University Of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, CA M.Arch Candidate 2024-2027 Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Savannah, GA B.F.A Architecture 2019- 2023 Capstone I / II GPA: 4.0 Accumulative GPA: 3.65 Deans Honors List Honors Scholarship

2019-2023 2019

Universidad de Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM) Mayaguez, PR B.S Biology (Transfer) 2017-2018 GPA: 4.0

SKILLS

ACSA STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION

Savannah, Georgia | 2023

- Participated in the ACSA Steel Student Design Competition focused on exploring steel as a primary structural element.

- Integrated sustainable design principles and steel fabrication techniques to create a environmentally responsive steel structure, maximizing steel’s potential.

- Explored innovative design concepts and problem-solving skills while navigating real world constraints.

(SCAD) ARCHITECTURE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Lacoste, France | 2022 - Participated in an immersive hands-on learning experience focused on European Architecture and urban design, while designing a studio project based in France.

- Explored various urban design methods through visits to neighboring towns and cities, gaining insight into regional architectural styles and urban design aproaches.

AWA R D S & R E C O G N I T I O N S Savannah College of Art and Design | Project Name: Sulis | 2023 - Awarded by SCAD’s architecture faculty to one student in the senior graduating class who demonstrated outsatnding achievement in their senior Capstone design project.

Spanish (N ative) English (Fluent) Revit Rhino AutoCad Bluebeam Sketchup Grasshopper Vray Enscape Lumion Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office Procreate p. 2

- Assisted in the development of technical drawings, plans, sections, and elevations to produce complete sets of construction documents.

OUTSTANDING SENIOR PROJECT AWARD

LANGUAGES

SOFTWARE

- Led meetings to present design concepts, gather feedback, and ensure clear communication between the design team and clients.

TECHNICAL

Hand Drafting Hand Modeling 3D Printing Conceptual Modeling Conceptual Development & Narrative Diagraming Digital Rendering Research and Analysis Problem Solving Sketching Hand Drawing

ARCHITECT’S CHAIR SENIOR DESIGN ACHEIVEMENT AWARD

Savannah College of Art and Design | Project Name: Sulis | 2023 - Awarded by SCAD’s architecture Chair to one student in the senior graduating class recognizing innovation, dedication, scholarship and professional promise in the architectural field.

IDA PEOPLE’S CHOICE: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE YEAR International Design Awards | Project Name: Sulis | 2023

IDA GOLD: HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN: SPAS AND WELLNESS International Design Awards | Project Name: Sulis | 2023

IDA GOLD: COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN International Design Awards | Project Name: Sulis | 2023

SELECTED WORKS

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SULIS

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H Y D R O T H E R A P Y C E N T R E A N D S PA ( 2 0 2 3 )

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VIDE

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M I X E D - U S E D , M U LT I - FA M I LY M I D R I S E ( 2 0 2 2 )

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CALEA

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T R A N S I T S TAT I O N ( 2 0 2 1 )

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COHERE

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CO-LIVING HOUSING COMPLE X (2020)

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E X P LO R AT I O N S

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M U LT I - M E D I A D E S I G N E X P L O R AT I O N S

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SULIS

T HERAPEUT IC H YDROT HERAPY CEN T RE AND SPA MINERVA SULIS: CELTIC GODDESS OF HEALING AND SACRED WATERS Water has been known for centuries to posses physical and mental healing properties. Sulis Hydrotherapy Centre and Spa is a haven of tranquility dedicated to the physical and mental healing of humans by harnessing the power of water. The complex offers a variety of pools and spas, each carefully designed to cater to the different needs of the users, incorporating elements such as soothing acoustics and natural light. The therapies offered in the complex aim to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, facilitating a deeper state of well-being.

Undergraduate Design Studio V / VI: Senior Capstone Winter-Spring 2023 // 10 weeks Awards: SCAD Architecture Chair’s Senior Award / SCAD Outstanding Senior Project Award / IDA Gold / IDA Gold / IDA People’s Choice Design Of The Year Prof: Daniel Brown // dbrown@scad.edu

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BASE Basic massings based on site conditions and programmatic needs.

CONNECT Singular massing with different conditions for programmatic needs.

LIFT

Lift wings horizontally to provide public space under cantilevers and create opportunity for better views. to river.

MANIPULATE Lift and extend one wing for better sun exposure + enhance feeling of unsteadiness of the architecture.

PULL Pull corner of cantiliver up creating a dynamic entry condition.

MENTAL Programmatic elements such as meditation rooms that use the sound of falling water, users will experience the calming and mental healing effects of water.

PHYSICAL

THE POWER OF WATER

The hydrotherapy center directly targets users looking for a holistic approach to physical healing through water.

ENVIRONMENTAL Water is used through the design as a means of energy and supply, creating a sustainable design, that will also heal the environment.

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Nestled in the French Broad River Park, Ashville, North Carolina, Sulis intergrates harmoniously with its surrounding. Situated next to a flowing river, the building takes inspiration from the natural allure of water to create a sensory experience that fosters healing.

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The site design aims to provide an inmersive journey where users of all ages are encouraged to engage and connect with water in diverse and captivating ways. From features such as a zen water garden to a river walk, it visitors to feel completely inmersed in the design before entering the building itself.

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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO PARKING PARKING BIKE PATHS PEDESTRIAN PATHS WATER TURBINES WATER RETENTION PONDS

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BIKING PATH

WALKING PATH

INLET BLENDED SOIL FILTER FABRIC GRAVEL

PERFORATED PIPE RUNS ALONG PLANTER BOTOM AND COLECTS EXCESS WATER.

CISTERN

RIVER WALK VIEWING DECKS

CONNECT River walk design provides a a space for people to connect and interact with eachother and the river.

RIVER WALK SOCIAL STEPS

STEEL REBAR REINFORCED CONCRETE LEVELING PLATE LEVELING NUTS + BOLTS

INTERACT Site design encourages users to interact with water in differen ways.

WATER CHANNEL

CONCRETE FOOTER

DRAINAGE PIPE

Site design encourages users to interact with water in differen ways.

WATERROOFING DRAINAGE LAYER

SECTION AA “WALKING ON WATER” ELEVATED PATH

DIVIDE Using nature to divide path uses and experiences.

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“HIDDEN” DIRT PATH

Visibility blocked by tall shrubbery

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PAVED PEDESTRIAN PATH

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ASPHALT BIKING PATH

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STORM/WASTE WATER TREATMENT Living machine system.

Wetland cell stage 1: Pumps fill and drain cells.

Biofilms, microscopic plants and animals grow and consume waste in water.

Wetland cell stage 2: Nitrificaton is completed and solids removed from water.

Primary tank: Untreated wastewater enters treatment begins.

Polishing module: Treated wastewater is polished and disenfected.

COSUMP TION

HYDROPOWER TURBINES + WATER WHEEL

Produces 70kw/h per turbine 5 turbines on site = 350kw/h

Water wheel allows water to gain enough elevation to power water turbine.

Energy produced by turbine can directly to building or to power grid and supply energy all around the site.

TRANSMISSION LINE TRANSFORMER POWERHOUSE

GENERATOR

POWER GRID

BUILDING

TURBINE

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A SUMMER SUN

WARM AIR RISES

REFLECTED DAYLIGHT + HEAT

OUTSIDE PES MESH 100% sunlight

INTERMEDIATE SPACE 53% sunlight INSIDE 10-15% sunlight

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TRANSMI TED DAYLIGHT

HIGH VISUAL TRANSPARENCY

POLYVINYL COATED POLYESTER FABRIC MESH Additional protective Polyvinylidene flouride (PVDF) coating on both sides for protection and longevity.

50 % OPEN MESH

RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM Cooling through floor vents maximizes space and allows flexible temperature control.

B NATURAL VENTILATION

WATER USED FOR WC’S

RAINWATER DIVERTS TO CISTERN

WATER USED FOR IRRIGATION WATER PUMP

WATER CISTERN WATER PUMP AQUAPORIN INSIDE ™ FILTRATION SYSTEM

RAINWATER HARVESTING STEEL FRAME

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FINISHED ROOF

STEEL TUBE

DECK SUPPORTER

WATER CHANNEL

WATER PROOF MEMBRANE

PIPE CLAMP

POST STRESSED CONCRETE ROOF GUTTER

RAIN COLLECTING FACADE FRAME SYSTEM

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RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM POST-STRESSED CONCRETE SLAB

PES VENTILATED MESH 2’’ TUBE STEEL FRAME

HAT CHANNEL

C RAINWATER COLLECTING STEEL FRAME HSS STEEL TUBE SPACER C- CHANEL EXTERIOR PROTECTVE SCREEN

HSS EXOSKLETELON CONNECTION

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EXOSKELETON TO FLOOR CONNECTION

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RAIN WATER HARVESTING STEEL FRAME SYSTEM

The facade design was inspired by the fluidity and transparency of water, and its interaction with sunlight. Instead of completely concealing the robust steel exoskleton at the core of the design, the lightweight polyester fabric mesh that wraps the facade, allows the steel to visually shine through. The steel exoskleteon acts as a framework upon which the facade elements are anchored to, accentuating the fluidity and movement of the design. The goal was to establish a feeling of lightness while still expressing the strength and stability of the underlying structure.

As the time of day changes, so does the interaction of light and shadow with the facade, creating an ever-changing pattern, offering a visually stunning experience for both occupants and passerby.

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CONNECT

SOCIAL POOL

IN T ERACT

A large central pool at the ground level serves as the heart on the facility, promoting a community centric space where users of all ages can enjoy the soothing waters and interact with eachother. This level also houses hydrotherapy pools where specialized treatments are available for those seeking physical therapies.

ONYX PHOTOVOLTAIC SKYLI

AQUAPORIN INSIDE™ FILTR

The upper levels within the cantelivered wings, are dedicated to more private spaces, creating a more intimate connection between the user and water. Here we can find private baths, where visitors can inmerse themselves in miniral waters and heal their mind through meditative therapies.

MAIN DRAIN W/ FRAME AND GRATE

A. MAIN DRAIN DETAIL

4" PLUMBING TO PUMP SUCTION

2" BOTTOM PORT GRAVEL SUMP FOR DRAIN

COMPACT EARTH

1’6’’ 3’ SLOPE TO DRAIN

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RAINWATER HARVESTING

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STEEL RAIN HARVESTING FRAME

STEEL FRAME FOR SKIN

PES MESH SKIN

DESIGN FOR WATER

DESIGN FOR COMFORT

RAINWATER HARVESTING Captures, diverts, and stores rainwater from slopes rooftop and through facade framing system..

PES VENTILATED FACADE WITH PVD COATING

= 80,000 gallons per year

45.5 inches annual rainfall

AQUAPORIN INSIDE™ FILTRATION

Reduced annual energy cost

High visual transparency

Reduce solar heat

100% Recycable

RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM

Uses natural proteins to filter water in a fast and energy efficient way.

Maximize space

Natural

Energy saving

Better temp. control

Easy Maintenance

High water recovery

DESIGN FOR ENERGY

Concentrate Draw Solution

AQUAPORIN INSIDE™ Foward Osmosis membrane

Draw recovery system

ONYX PHOTO-VOLTAIC SKYLIGHT Clean water

Produces 15 watts per sqft Diluted draw solution

700 liters per second

Feed Solutionsolution to be dewatered or concentrated

embedding layer antireflective glass

WATER RETENTION PONDS

Prevents flooding.

50% reduction in HVAC demands

aluminum frame junction box junction box embedding layer high efficiency cells

Prevents rain runoff.

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VIDE

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MIX ED - USE MULT I - FAMILY BUILDING Located in Montpellier, an emerging city in southern France, Vide aims to provide a variety of living and comunal spaces for residents as well as commercial spaces that give back to the city, while taking in consideration the city’s framework for green development. The project arose from a study of figure ground relationships of older Montpellier neighbrhoods as a base of inspiration. Vide intends to marry the some of the traditional urban design language of said neighborhoods,specifically the use of interior courtyards, into the new and dynamic neighborhood that is Montpellier, which celebrates contemporary architecture.

Undergraduate Design Studio IV: Urban Context

Fall 2023 // 8 weeks AIA Georgia Design Competition Nomination

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FROM GROUND LEVEL COURTYARDS TO ELEVATED COURTYARDS

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The presence of interior courtyards prevails in historical neighborhoods such as Antigone (Fig. 2). Vide is located in the modern district of Port Marianne (Fig. 1), where interior courtyards have been replaced by public green spaces and rooftop gardens. By marrying the old and the new languages, the design ntroduces an elevated courtyard for resident use.

By integrating nature into the interior, residents the have an outdoor experience within the comfort of private indoor spaces. The facade design fits right into the exhuberant architectural language around, and accentuates the sites corner condition.

MASSING FOLLOWING SITE RESTRICTIONS

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ELEVATE MASSING CREATING SEPARATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACES.

ACTIVATE STREET LEVEL BY MANPULATING ANGLE AND SETBACK OF GROUND FLOOR.

FIG 1: PORT MARIANNE DISTRICT

CREATE VOIDS FOR ELEVATED COURTYARDS/GREENSPACES, SUNLIGHT, AND VENTILATION

FIG 2: ANTIGONE DISTRICT

MANIPULATE FACADE DESIGN TO ACCENTUATE CORNER CORNDITION. ADD ELEVATED COURTYARDS AND ROOF OPENING.

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Design focused around the city’s framework for

Open skylight provides sunlight for vegitation.

50% of total area allocated to vegitation. 60% of units have access to ventilation from more than one side.

Third level for structural, mechanical, water and draining systems to maintain interior courtyard.

First two levels allocated fo public/commercial spaces.

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green development and mediterrenean climate.

Interior lternating white ceramic coated aluminum panels and “mediterrenenan blue” tinted glass panels.

Steel structural skeleton covered horizontal and vertical terracota louvers.

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Celebrating both vertical and horizontal circulation by creating an amenity out of it through walkways that round the courtyards perimeter and connect to the three elevators.

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CALEA

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T RANSI T STAT ION Calea’s design marries architecture with site context to create a place that serves as a beacon to guide locals and visitors by connecting the city of Sinaia, Romania to its train staton. The buildings thought through comb ination of both interior and exterior circulation aims to provided a clear path to fluidly guide users through and from their destinations. The architecture takes full advantage of the sloped site, letting it guide the design.

Undergraduate Design Studio II: Site Context Winter 2022 // 10 weeks Prof: Catalina Ogletree // cogletree@scad.edu

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MAPPING

ISOLATION

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SINAIA, ROMANIA

ROAD MAPPING

CONCEPTUALIZATION AND FORM The architectural design of Calea draws its inspiration from the city’s rugged mountainous terrain and the paths that tie the city together. Embracing the natural contours of the land, the design aim to connect various parts of the city, much like the roads of Sinaia. The building’s own sloped site mirrors the surrounding landscape, ensuring a graceful transition from one elevation to another. This thoughtful incorporation of the terrain not only unifies the city but also results in a building that effortlessly flows between different levels, enriching both its aesthetic and functional aspects.

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CONFIGURE

CUT AND ALTERNATE

CONNECT

EXTEND AND EXTRUDE

Simple massing according to site constraints.

Cut volume in two and manipulate levels, responding to sloped site.

Connect volumes diagonally for proposed circulation.

Extend roof lines and extrude floors to create interior and outdoor spaces.

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The design intends to blend external and internal circulation, offering a unique experience to its users. The exterior circulation, designed as a gently sloping ramp, not only ensures accessibility for all, including ADA compliance and easy maneuverability for those with luggage, but also immerses individuals in a captivating environment. Lined with lush vegetation and framed by breathtaking mountain views, this exterior pathway transcends mere functionality, offering an enchanting journey that engages the senses and connects the interior spaces with the natural world.

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EXTERIOR CIRCULATION

Exterior ramp allows people to get to and from the upper hotel level to the lower train station level without having to enter the building.

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1. RECEPTION / LOBBY

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2. OFFICE

2. WAITING AREA

3. CAFE

3. LOCKER ROOM

4. OUTDOOR DINING

4. RESTROOMS

5. TERRACE

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CONCEPTUAL CIRCULATION DIAGRAM: “CLEAR INTERRUPTED PATH”

RECEPTION / LOBBY

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CAFE

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COHERE CO - LI VING HOUSING COMPLEX Located in Berlin, Germany , COHERE , aims to provide an environment that promotes unity by encouraging connection and interaction through communal spaces where residents have the oportunity to live, work, and study. The design seeks to foment interaction creating a lively community between users, while still providing ample prvate spaces to satisfy their individual needs.

Undergraduate Design Studio I: Human Centered Design Fall 2021 // 10 weeks Prof: Ryan Bacha // rbacha@scad.edu

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BERLIN, GERMANY

“Berlin is all about volatility. Its identity is based not on stability but on change.” p. 32

The design intends to understand the meeds and lifestyle of students providing quality studying and resting spaces, while striving off the support of co-living spaces.

Population: Around 6.5 million

Cohere intends to provide an environment where busy young professionals can not only work, but rest and relax.

55% of the population is younger than 45 years of age.

Berlin , the capital of Germany, is an eclectic city known for it’s range of landmarks. vibrant cultural scene, and way of life that is somehow “all go” yet relaxed. With the population constantly growing, the need for quality living spaces is also growing.

Cohere is a co-living housing complex whose target users are students and young adults that have come to this bustling city seeking for a better life .The aim is to provide adaptable multi-use spaces whee residents can live, work, and study while fostering their own co-living community.

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CONFIGURE

Simple massing according to site restrictions.

DIVIDE

Divide massing representing two programs: residential and public.

NORTH VIEW VOID

Cut out voids to create courtyards.

MANIPULATE

By rotating and contracting public mass; and expanding residential mass.

ADD AND CUT

Adding and cutting levels from residential mass.

Extending public mass. .

NORTH VIEW

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SOUTH VIEW

TWO COURTYARDS One common architectural language in European cities are the use of courtyards.

The reasoning of having two seperate courtyards comes from using this European language to not only activate the public street level, but also providing the same but private experience only for recidence.

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SHARED SPACES /COMMON AREAS

PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS

OUTDOOR ROOFTOP CIRCULATION

B L IC C O U R TYA R D

V A TE C O U R TYA R D

FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL SPACES

SHARED SPACES /COMMON AREAS

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STUDIO UNI T

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ONE BEDROOM UNI T

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EXPLORATIONS A small collection of hand-drawn sketches, massing studies, and conceptual investigations developed over the years. These studies are a few selected examples of my ongoing passion for hand drafting, capturing the essence of design through intuitive, hands-on exploration of form, space, and structure.

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M A S S I N G E X P L O R AT I O N

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S E C T I O N E X P L O R AT I O N

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S I T E E X P L O R AT I O N

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S I T E E X P L O R AT I O N

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E X P L O R AT I O N T H R O U G H P H Y S I C A L M O D E L S

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E X P L O R AT I O N T H R O U G H O N S I T E S K E T C H I N G

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