Portfolio

Portfolio by Albert Burgers-Ruiz

JULI

2022

Contents Introduction x

Curriculum x

Work Experiences x

Graduation x

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An Architect is the ‘chief builder’ who looks at the present but designs for a sustainable future.

Albert Burgers Ruiz

Email:

Albert.Burgers@gmail.com Phonenumber:

+316 83658273 Website:

Haltovista.com Portfolio:

issuu.com/albertburgers Currently Living:

Nieuwe Binnenweg, Rotterdam

In

retrospect, I can say that

Architecture and Design are not only rooted in my heritage, but have also shaped the person I have become.

From my early years living in Aruba, I remember helping my mother with her watercolor drawings. As I grew older and started studying, I helped out my father with commercial and residential buildings. I moved to The Netherlands when I was seventeen to commence my study.

During my time at the TU Delft, I oftentimes combined Academic with Practical work, varying from workshops in foreign countries to construction work in the Caribbean. My first building was a historic mudhouse baptized by fire.

Nevertheless, the building indicates a continuous desire to maintain heritage, while also being able to reinterpret it respectfully. After I started my Master’s degree, I took a year off to work for a leading Dominican Architecture and Urbanism firm. During this period I was awarded many responsibilities for the design of a luxury market hall.

I was tasked with creating variations for the concept, the roof and structure,

the main facade, and the floor plans.

I partook in meetings with the client, the municipality and communicated directly with the designated engineers to make the design buildable.

My Academic work has been a reflection of my proficiencies and my position as a young Architect. In my portfolio I have therefore highlighted some projects where detailing was essential, others where I used parametric tools, a masterclass for urban development, and two workshops. My position as an architect is illustrated best through my graduation project, an Explore lab studio tutored by The Why Factory staff.

In short, I believe that an Architect is the ‘chief builder’, which requires us to think holistically about the building process, to look at the present but design for the future, to be aware of the economical cost but also the value and thereby building sustainably.

After my graduation in 2021, I briefly worked for a Development company in Rotterdam and afterwards did several projects in the Dominican Republic.

Curriculum Vitea

Academic Background FEB. 2021

TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment Master track Architecture

ExtraCurricular 2022

Project Volunteer

2020

November // edition 1040

Thesis: Manufactured Sites Urban: Programming Sky City 2018

TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment Bachelors track Architecture

2010

Urban: Planning Pompenburg

Luzac Leiden, Netherlands 2009

2 in 1 year Advanced Course

2020

Follow the Money

Masterclass TU Delft, the Netherlands

2020

Manifesta x TheWhyFactory Workshop Marseille

2017

Hellowood

Wood Workshop Marseille, France

2016

VWO

Colegio Arubano, Aruba

DOMUS, publication Vision of the Future

Graduation: Manufactured Paradise Public: Green Medical Spaces

Stichting Rancho

ElCasc

Wood Workshop Villena, Spain

2015

HAVO

Rumpus Time Committee Exhibitions at TU Delft

2014

24H STYLOS Competition First Place at Tropicana, Rotterdam

2014

Symposium Committee Chariman // Stylos TU Delft

2012

DELE Advanced Spanish Course in Santo Domingo, D.R.

2012

IKO Kite instructor

Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Work Experience JULY 2022

BRUBUR Inversiones Dominican Republic

Software Skills +++++

Rhino + Grasshopper

Architect Commercial: Gurabo Commercial: Plaza Herrera

Sketchup ++++

( Revit )

Commercial: Los Prados (7 months)

SEPT 2021

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+ Junior Developer

Illustrator Photoshop ++++

Escarfullery y Asociados Santo Domingo

( Vray ) ++++

Architect

2018

Present Indesign

Public: Mercado San Felipe

Keynote

(9 months)

Powerpoint

Independent Work Aruba

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St. Monumentenfonds, Aruba

Word ++++

(6 months)

Calculate Excel

Project Intern Residential: Koningstraat

Write Pages

Residential: Boegoeroei

2014

Render

Twinmotion

(6 months)

2019

Two Dimensional Autocad

RED Company Rotterdam PA to Niels Jansen

BIM

Archicad

Urban: San Isidro Urban: Finka Maimon

Three Dimensional

Sheets ++++

AR + VR

Drone Mapping Sketchfab

WORK EXPERIENCE

Heritage Project

Warehouse Reconstruction The contemporary redevelopment consist of a wooden structure dividing the iconic warehouse.

Katendrecht 2022

Contrasting section Historic building in Rhino Intervention in Archicad

link: Conservation Theory Papers

Redesigned student project to showcase my Archicad skills.

The site is located in the harbor of Rotterdam. The conservation theory was highly influenced by Cronocaus and Preservation theory. The design focussed on hightlighting the iconic structure which is unique to the historic identity of the monument.

The wooden structure centred between the two facades creates a vertical path to further expand the build volume of the monument.

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Urban Project

Stichting Rancho:

Historic Reclamation Reactivation of the urban fabric through strategic interventions that showcases the historical relevance of the neighborhood.

Birdseye view showcasing the potential for a contemporary pilgrimage.

Rancho, Aruba 2022

Aruba’s origin story, a collection of historically and archeologically relevant sites in the city center of Oranjestad. Conserved and reclaimed through urban acupuncture. Commissioned project to be presented at a Conference between various islands on urban reform in the region.

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Commercial Project

Brubur Inversiones:

Plaza Herrera Acquisuition of Tenants, modifications in plans to accede to the demands of the tenants and submissions of the modified plans to the Ministry of Health.

The old road in Santo Domingo, that leads to Santiago, the second largest city of the Dominican Republic.

Las Palmas de Herrera 2019-2022

Plaza Herrera is a Solar-powered commercial Centre in the busy street of the Carretera Duarte Vieja. The Plaza, through its flexibel floorplans and prime location, has attracted a Medical Clinic, a Laboratory and a Pharmacy.

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PROPIETARIO:

RESPONSABLE DEL PROYECTO:

DISEÑO ELECTRICO:

BRUBUR INVERSIONES

BRUBUR INVERSIONES

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Commercial Project

Brubur Inversiones:

San Isidro Volume studies for a large irregular plot on the fringes of the city, ripe for economical development.

Aeropuerto International La Isabela

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Ozama

Este

Oeste Haina

Santo Domingo

Puerto Marina Ozama

GREY YELLOW ORANGE RED

Aeropuerto International Las Americas

Zona Franca Haina

Santo Domingo Este compared to the rest of the city.

Santo Domingo Este 2022

Situated in the largest developing area of Santo Domingo, the district: Este is ripe for commercial investment.

The site is located on the fringes of a residential area and is surrounded by motel parks.

Because of the unique location of the site, the irregular plot and its fringe surroundings we were asked to explore several alternatives. The emphasis of the project is to visualize certain business cases and their respected parking necessities.

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Residences A

San Isidro

Retail

Residences B

Vacant

Construction

Residences C

Verde Urbano

Supermarket

Residences D

Parques

Industry

Residences E

Iglesias

Gasolinera Cabañas

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Commercial Project

Brubur Inversiones:

Los Prados Existing structure that we modified into a flexible commercial building.

Picture of the condition at the start of the commision.

Santo Domingo 2022

This open plan building has had several lives before it was placed in our hands (became part of Brubur’s portfolio). The commercial building is located in a middle class neighbourhood which is growing rapidly and contains building of mixed use.

After completion there were several interested parties, however we opted for a medical clinic as this would have a positive effect on the neighbourhood.

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Commercial Project

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Residential Project

Brubur Inversiones:

Eco Farm MaiMook Applying contemporary technologies on an Avocado Farm to increase production and project future lodges.

Presa El Haitillo 2018-2022

The site was 3D mapped on my phone, so I could maintain the trees and topography.

Located inside an ecologically protected area, MaiMook is an ecological Farm whose main crop is avocados. The project aims to be a source of tranquility and a place where one can get immerse oneself in nature.

Through contemporary technologies as Droneand Phone Mapping the Farm has been scanned to monitor progress and create topographical surveys for future lodges.

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Public Project

Escarfullery y Asociados:

Caribbean Market Design project where I started with the concept and left after the construction drawings had been submitted.

Diagram of the modern roof variation modeled parametrically.

Puerto Plata, DR 2019

Because of my family ties to the Dominican Republic I was lucky enough to be accepted at a leading Architecture and Urbanism firm. Here I was tasked with the prime design and several variations of the concept, the facade, the program and toilets.

During this period I comunicated in Spanish to colleagues, clients, engineers and other stakeholders to convene about the project.

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Public Project

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Project

Cigar Lounge

Although this is not the final variation, it is the one where I modelled the structure in Grasshopper. Even though I also partook in the final alternation, this version still has my preference.

The final set of drawings shows one of the buildings; namely the Cigar Lounge. This is an example of one of the buildings I worked on shows the adaptation of an historic building.

Public Project

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CALLE PROF. JUAN BOSCH

CALLE SAN FELIPE

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Masterplan The masterplan indicates the diverse program while simustaniously encompassing historic and new buildings. Before my departure we had calculated the cost, achieved a final proposal and submitted the permit drawings.

Public Project

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MERCADO SAN FELIPE PUERTO PLATA

CIGAR LOUNGE

MERCADO SAN FELIPE PUERTO PLATA

CIGAR LOUNGE

MERCADO SAN FELIPE PUERTO PLATA

CIGAR LOUNGE

MERCADO SAN FELIPE PUERTO PLATA

CIGAR LOUNGE

Residential Project

Monumentenfonds:

Historic Reconstruction Reconstruction of a historic mudhouse through the restoration and adaption of traditional materials.

Koningstraat 29, Aruba 2014

Although the existing building was already abandoned, the ‘cas di torto’ was being occupaid.

The Koningstraat was my first design and construction project.

During this project I formulated the vision for the project, held discussions with the contractor and client about the budget and the construction method.

This historic Aruban house had been abandoned and lit on fire after it was purchased. The cleaning up was done with a social association and the ‘Cas di Torto’ was done using traditional methods.

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Landscape Projects

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Graduation Project

Graduation Project:

Manufactured Paradise Worlds first refinery reclamation, showcasing sustainable alternatives.

The floating pedestrian bridge symbolises how the proposal embraces the cultural identity and respects nature.

San Nicolas 2021

My graduation project was an attempt to trigger change on my hometown of Aruba. The refinery which is oftentime underestimated has an incredible history. At its peak it one of the

worlds largest and played a vital role in the jet fuel provision of the Allied forces. Today the refinery has been abandoned My proposal seeks to provide an alternative source of income while becoming a test case for the reclamation of the carbon infrastructure.

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Graduation Project

1933 - 1985 After the foundations was layed in the early years, Standard Oil of New Jersey would become the driving force behind the refinery.

The ‘Aruban Giant’ did not only manufacture a modern Aruban Identity.

The aruban refinery was also a vital gateway for jet fuel for the Allied forces during the WWII.

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Graduation Project

Oceanfront

Art District

After the still active bunkering is deactivated the tank farm serves to produce oysters and algea.

By expanding the existing cultural hotspot to the coast, a new cultural route can be created through a sculpture garden.

Bayside

Downtown

By terraforming the existing landscape becomes a harbour for the mangrove and oyster forest.

The addition of a ship yard, ferry and cruise terminal incentivize not only companies but also locals to interact with the coast.

Carnival Village

Upper Tank Farm

Expanding on the existing Carnival Center and San Nicolas heritage. The tank farm provides a unique acoustic experience.

Which hasnt been used since the first closing of the refinery will become a production site for agriculture and renewable energy.

Barnyard Buildings like the iconic Coke Barn or Headquarter are to be used to coordinate and promote circularity and sustainability.

Graduation Project

Bayside

Mangrove Sponge

Mangroves do not only protect the coast they can also become habitats.

Mangrove Forest

Mangrove Island

Graduation Project

San Nicolas Store

Sculpture Garden

Art District

San Nicolas is already know for having the largest Art Murals in the Caribbean.

Sculpture Garden

Coastal Regeneration

Graduation Project

Reconnecting San Nicolas with the coast through the terraformation and reintegration of endemic species.

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Graduation Project

Headquarter x MRF

Manufactured Paradise

Barnyard

San Nicolas is already know for having the largest Art Murals in the Caribbean.

Sero Colorado Gate

Graduation Project

Historic Perspective

Landscape page 28 Projects

Showcasing the enormity of the Aruban giant and thereby interweaving the sites identity into its sustainable future.

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