ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
ALEX DOMINGUEZ
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON CAPPA
Contributors | Alex Dominguez | Efrain Castro
TIDES OF RESTORATION
OCEAN - PACIFIC
Certain regions of the Pacific Ocean have seen a decrease in the number of islands due to the rise in sea level. Underwater volcanic eruptions can only happen so often, slowing down the process of ecosystem development. This design serves an as alternative artifical island to help improve sea life development and maintain a consistent food chain for the sake of a stable ecosystem..
Inactive Volcano Volcanic Eruption
Volcanic Island - New Land & Fertile soil
Island DiminishesDue to Rise in Sea Level
Adaptive Islands Claps
Significant Decrease The Number of Islands
Shelter Reef Systems
Decrease in Islands
Concentric Support Arms
DO HO SUH : LIVE WORK SHOW
DALLAS - TEXAS
This Live Work Show is a project dedicated to serving the many purposes of renowned South Korean artist Do Ho Suh. The Design is composed of two distinct buildings: The first massing functions as a public presentation space, showcasing Suh’s work and welcoming visitors. The second massing is positioned adjacent to as stepped garden, offering a series of framed views and a more introspective experience. This portion of the project serves as a private domain, encompassing both Suh’s residence and studio.
SITE CIRCULATION
AXIS
GARDEN
DOCK & DELIVERY
VERTICAL PROGRAM
DOUBLE VOLUME
ROOFTOP
CORE
STRATEGY & PROGRAM
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
SEMI - PRIVATE
DOUBLE VOLUME GALLERY
STEPPED GARDEN
PORT TO
BELONGING
: REUSE, RESIDE & RESTORE
GALVESTON - TEXAS
Affordable housing initative in Galveston, designed to welcome back residents displaced by constant tropical storms and rising tourism. It transforms recycled port materials into resilisent, community oriented living spaces. The project emphasize spatial dignity, emotional restoration and environmental stewardship, by reconnecting people to place, it offers stability, belonging and a renewed sense of home.
Reclaiming The Port - Concept & Development
SPRING 2020
Short term rental homes and vacation homes in Galveston rose from 2,200 to 5,200 since 2019 125% increase
SPRING 2019
569 of Galveston’s 976 public housing units wiped out (58%). By early 2019, 287 remained unrebuilt
SEPTEMBER 2008
Hurricane Ike strikes Galveston
FALL 2025
Restoration of public housing through recycled materials
AXONOMETRIC - SOUTH
Shipment Container Panels
Ship Hull
Ship Hull
Shipment Container Panels
Gabion walls 100% site-reused stone to create seating and resilient landscape elements.
Galvanized Steel Mesh
SECTION - NORTH TO SOUTH
Septmeber 21 - 51.85
December 21 - 37.28
Unit 1 - Single
Unit 2 - Couple
Unit 3 - Family - 1 Child
Unit 4 - Family - 2 Children
Unit 5 - Communal
Wax Myrtle
Inland Sea Oats
Railroad Vine
Miaden Grass Gulf Muhly
Texas Sage
Safe connector and a civic anchor to the primary streets in Galveston
Circulation and movement towards and within the site.
Framed views towards Galveston and it’s port
1 - PAVILLION TO LANDSCAPE
- ALLEY TO LANDSCAPE
