Alberto Herrera Salas - Portfolio 2022

ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL

ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS

Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL I’m an experienced Senior Architect and leader with a demonstrated history of success in luxury hospitality, masterplan, HQ, sustainable hospitality, and residential projects across Asia-Pacific and America.

Problem-solver and accustomed to working in fast-paced environments. My educational background includes the AA’s Design Research Laboratory MArch and Oxford Leading Strategic Projects Program.

My interests are digital illustration, photography, and travel.

alberto.herrerasalas@yahoo.com +52 557 922 5279 in/albertoherrerasalas

ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL

PROFESIONAL SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Autocad Revit Sketch Up

Present 06.2021

Senior Design Manager Sordo Madaleno Mexico City, Mexico

05.2021 04.2017

Associate Design Manager WOW Architects Singapore

11.2016 12.2013

Project Architect & Designer Alberto Herrera Salas Architects Cartagena, Colombia

08.2012 07.2012

Bloom The Game Bloom assembly team − Architect London, UK

08.2011 08.2008

Architect Designer MGP Architecture and Urbanism Bogotá, Colombia

12.2007 07.2007

Architect, Professional Practices Daniel Bonilla Architects Bogotá, Colombia

Photoshop / InDesign Rhinoceros Lumion Microsoft 365 / MAC OS 3D Max Maya Processing Eclipse Softimage Grasshopper

PERSONAL SKILLS Architectural Parametric Design Project Management Problem Solving Client Relations Stakeholder Management

EDUCATION

Experience design (XD) Vision, Strategy & Planning Creativity & Innovation

04.2020 01.2020

Leading Strategic Projects Programme University of Oxford London, UK

06.2013 09.2011

MArch Degree in Architecture & Urbanism Architectural Association School London, UK

09.2008 01.2004

Architecture (BA High Distinction) Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia

Leadership & Collaboration Emotional Intelligence Project Lifecycle Management

LANGUAGES Spanish, English, French & Portuguese

ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL

REFERENCES Maria Warner Wong Design Director | Founder WOW Architects maria@wow.sg

Theodore Spyropoulos AA DRL Director theo@minimaforms.com

Daniel Bonilla Founder Daniel Bonilla Architects dbarquitectos@gmail.com

Giancarlo Mazzanti Founder Mazzanti Architects gmazzanti@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE International Cartagena Architecture Workshop Los Andes University Guest Lecture Cartagena, Colombia Workshop Backgrounds / Future New York MIT& Archiprix Foundation Cambridge, USA Sustainable Construction Standards (LEED) Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia

INTERESTS

04.2020

Earth Day: Architecture that integrates nature Maindai Eco-Resort - El Pais news Madrid, Spain

05.2019

Mandai ‘unprecedented access to nature’ Maindai Eco-Resort - Straitstimes news Singapore, Singapore

05.2013

Textos Convexos Cartagena urban development Bogotá, Colombia

06.2011

ARCHIPRIX International MIT The World Best Graduation Projects book Cambridge, USA

02.2011

ENYA HB:BX HIGH BRIDGE Proposals submitted to the competition New York, USA

Photography, Digital Illustration, & Travel

ACADEMIC Morphologics - DRL Megaministructures Cartagena de Indias Homeport

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CULTURE Bloom The Game San Felipe Fortress Lighting Competition

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HEALTH & EDUCATION Faculty of Arts, Andes University El Bosque, University Hospital

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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE Mandai Eco-Resort Elephant House Confussion Restaurant Crown Passage Hotel

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MASTERPLAN Maldives Masterplan Marassi Residential DLF IT Park Naval Base

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OFFICES & HQ Invias HQ Offices Sudameris Tower

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TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE Folding Stations

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ACADE MI C

MORPHOLOGICS - DRL LONDON, UK MORPHOLOGICS aims to showcase the adaptability of architecture to different environments. Through geometric configurations MORPHOLOGICS is built as a dynamic alien structure that can be coherent with any surrounding area.

During the design process the team researched and experimented with the triangulation of balls clusters, which lead to the design of a single piece that could be assembled into different shapes. Through geometry we found a path to archive different behaviors from the components.

Optimal mass and coded connections became implicit in the pattern and holes of the components which allowed us to developed an ideal internal spine that allowed more flexibility to the design.

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Model surface behavior AHS | 9

ACADE MI C

Molecular concept

Shape to data translations AHS | 10

Steps of fabrication

Local systems & global behavior AHS | 11

Close connections

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ACADE MI C

Double curvature behavior

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Open pavilion behavior

Closed pavilion behavior AHS | 14

Assembly detail

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ACADE MI C

MEGAMINISTRUCTURES MIT CAMBRIDGE, USA MEGAMINISTRUCTURES works as a device that depending on the situational context exercises different actions.

From being a parasite that adheres to existing buildings as a means of expansion and reuse of old structures to a protection shield to cope with the repercussions given by climate change to agglomerate and build dams around the edge.

MEGAMINISTRUCTURES seeks to solve in a sustainable way the challenged proposed by the MIT “Under the unrelenting pressure of a global sustainability aesthetic, these 3 inventions are now being questioned: Skyscrapers have been exhausted as icons; freeways no longer relevant as durable infrastructure; and waterfronts are turning into park almost everywhere.”

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Aerial view of Manhattan border intervention

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ACADE MI C

Device in parasite behavior

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Device as a barrier for natural treats

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ACADE MI C

CARTAGENA DE INDIAS HOMEPORT CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA Cartagena’s Homeport is a mobility plan that generates safety, economic development and integrity for locals and tourist by using public transportation on roads and waterways. It aims to bring the city together by facilitating efficient transportation access policies throughout the District.

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Aerial view of Cartagena de Indias Home Port

Marina facing the City

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ACADE MI C

Constructive detail of module structure

Landscape and flora proposal

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C ULTUR E

BLOOM THE GAME LONDON, UK Biothing, Plethora & London Olympics 2012 - Bloom is an urban toy, a distributed social game and collective “gardening” experience that seeks the engagement of people in order to construct fuzzy Bloom formations.

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Bench configuration AHS | 25

C ULTUR E

Pavilion & playground at University College London AHS | 26

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C ULTUR E

SAN FELIPE FORTRESS LIGHTING COMPETITION CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA AHS Architects - In collaboration with Lighting Designer Carolina Pedraza we proposed to promote a visual, auditory and sensorial experience that allows to enhance, rediscover and promote heritage through the use of technology to create new experiences for locals and tourist through the senses.

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Projections of the Fortress’ history onto it’s walls AHS | 29

C ULTUR E

Cartagena’s’ monumental heritage master plan

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Fortress as scenario for events

Different colors highlight different construction phases of the fortress

Monumental light design highlighting the different fortress levels AHS | 31

HE ALTH & E DUCATI O N

FACULTY OF ARTS, ANDES UNIVERSITY BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA The Faculty of Arts was designed as a cluster of multiple activities, the transparency of the panels on the façade allow users in and out to see what’s happening in different areas of the University at all times.

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Plaza view

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EL BOSQUE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA MGP Architecture & Urbanism - El bosque hospital aims to create a wellness space for patients and mindful place for visitors by recreating a forest that transports all users to a relaxing space.

El Bosque sections

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Main hospital access

Inner courtyard for patients and family

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HO SP I TALI TY & LE I S UR E

MANDAI ECO-RESORT SINGAPORE Wow architects - The Mandai Eco-Resort aims to be an inspiring, eyeopening experience that leads the way in sustainable design in the tropics.

The project and its systems adopt a biophilic attitude, blending into nature and becoming part of it.

The key design objective is to bring the guest as close to nature as possible by blurring the interface between nature and the manmade at every opportunity. The design innovation aims for a low impact construction process, with sustainable materials and appropriateness of active and passive systems.

The Mandai Eco-Resort tells the story of the rainforest not only by its biomorphic blending floating and branching forms that meander its way through the site, but it also describes the four major layers of the rainforest in section, allowing guest to traverse through the rainforest in multiple dimensions not normally afforded to humans.

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Tree top walk

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Forest layers

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Mandai Eco-Resort hotel block

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Resort Masterplan

Tree top walk technical detail

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Wellness pod facade detail

Tree house details and coordination plans AHS | 41

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Tree house clusters AHS | 43

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ELEPHANT HOUSE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK WOW Architects – With the goal in mind to create a Sustainable lifestyle Icon for Copenhagen, the design experience aims to have the conservatory as a social hub of this unique Green Hotel that embraces HYGGE, to maximise our love for each other and the world around us with simple but responsible pleasures.

The intervention consists in a veil that unites all four buildings to cerate a new heart for this urban oasis. The conservatory then becomes a climate moderator which encourage natural ventilation through convection enhanced by the breathing roof with the water feature.

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Conservatory Interior

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General layout - Ground floor

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Conservatory roof-facade

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CONFUSSION RESTAURANT CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA AHS Architects - Confusion Restaurant is located in the heart of the new art district of Cartagena. Inspired by patterns, traditions and idiosyncrasies of the neighborhood.

Confusion uses Graffiti, textures of materials, sculptures and graphic elements to create unique Boho Chic experiences.

This project is the result of a strong collaboration of multiple disciplines from architecture, engineering, industrial to graphic design, urban artist, to illustrators.

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Mix of heritage and urban art

Bicycle rim patio. Recycled rims were used to create a screen to the courtyard

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HO SP I TALI TY & LE I S UR E

CROWN PASSAGE HOTEL CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA AHS Architects - The Crown Passage proposes a contemporary arboreal metal structure that facilitates the meeting of two building patios in the historic city center of Cartagena. The passage frames and enhances the Republican architecture while becoming a functional sculpture that generates a contemporary identity.

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Access to hotel & cover courtyard

Interventions to rescue heritage building

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MASTE R P LAN

MALVIDES MASTERPLAN DHIFFUSHI, MALDIVES WOW Architects – This project aims to propose a destination that is by design a series of worlds within worlds. More than just artificial islands, these rings of islands are habitats that have balanced ecologies whereby man lives in authentic harmony with the natural elements, cultivating both the flora and fauna of the terrestrial and marine worlds. The islands function as living ecosystems that evolve with time, and where man is an integral part.

Maldives masterplan aims to awe, inspire, educate, and integrate guests and long term residents into a place of wonder, and profound wellbeing, leaving them with a sense of gratification, satisfaction, and the knowledge that our planet is a beautiful and precious place.

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Aerial view of the masterplan

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Village Resort Island

Village Resort

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5 Star Resort Island

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MARASSI RESIDENTIAL MASTERPLAN MARASSI, EGYPT. Wow architects - Marassi is set to become the north coast’s first upscale international destination and is on fast tracks to establish itself as a worldclass tourism, leisure and golfing holiday destination. The luxury villas descend from the hill into the deep turquoise sea. Each villa was created to respond to its own environment conditions creating a lifestyle of sheer pleasure for every holiday seeker.

The Marassi masterplan combines a reinterpretation of Mediterranean elements with a traditional Egyptian village. The design was inspired by the sense of tranquility and solace of ancient Egyptian gardens. We took into account elements such as water, shades, colors, and aromas to create a space that provides serenity but also cultivates a sense of remembrance and belonging.

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Aerial view of the residential masterplan

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DLF IT PARK MASTERPLAN CHENNAI, INDIA WOW Architects - The Masterplan design considered local values and surrounding architecture and forecasted the innovation on co-working and co-living trends, which resulted in a group of icon towers connected by communal spaces where people can work, live and play.

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Main access view

Central courtyard framed by bridges

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MASTE R P LAN

Masterplan aerial view

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MASTE R P LAN

NAVAL BASE MASTERPLAN CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA AHS Architects - The Naval Base Masterplan aims to create a new urban arrangement in the proximity of the historic center of Cartagena that could potentially make it one of the most competitive destinations worldwide.

The navy base master plan is a great opportunity to redefine Cartagena’s urban development by creating spaces such as museums, shopping centers, sports & leisure, and entertainment areas as well as exhibition centers and marinas that would attract Colombians and foreign visitors.

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Green corridor connecting harbor with old city

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MASTE R P LAN

Reconfiguration of the bay by creating circulation rings and underwater connections

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O FFI C E S & HQ

INVIAS HQ OFFICES BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA MGP Architecture & Urbanism - The design of the INVIAS HQ was done with a sustainable approach to maximize the open office plan and at the same time create spaces for relaxation to enhance productivity of their employees.

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Main access plaza view

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SUDAMERIS TOWER BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA Daniel Bonilla Arquitectos - The design of the Sudameris Bank aims to recover the majesty of traditional Colombian brick on the facade, that also works as a thermal environment.

The building also houses a commercial basement.

Facade study

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Main street access view AHS | 69

TR ANSP O RT & I NFR ASTR UCTUR E

FOLDING STATIONS CHICAGO, USA Chicago BRT Stations - The Design challenge was to create a new emergent landmark that bring together transportation facilities through accessibility policies that create an integral transportation system allowing efficient mobility throughout the District.

The ever-changing surface of a strip was used as inspiration.

The proposal is a double curvature surface that works as a roof and envelope, becoming an iconic shape in the city and reference for regular users and visitors. Folding + shape allows more material configuration.

Structure optimization study

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The structure appears as a surface that folds into a closed space for users protection

The structure can be articulated in several configurations

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ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL Singapore alberto.herrerasalas@yahoo.com +65 8402 8124 linkedin.com/in/albertoherrerasalas

ALBERTO HERRERA SALAS Architect + MArch & Urbanism AADRL