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ALLYSON MONCADA

ALLYSON C. MONCADA

Architecture & Design

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EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Savannah, GA, U.S.A.

Major: BFA in Architecture

Minors: Design for Sustainability and Interior Design

GPA: 3.79/4.0

SKILLS

SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Ilustrator

AutoCAD 2024

SketchUp PRO 2024

Rhino 7

Grasshopper

Revit

Lumion

Enscape

V-Ray

SOFT & DESIGN SKILLS

Presentation skills

Rendering

Organization

Diagramming

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Social Networking

Research

Planning

LANGUAGES

English Spanish

Fluent French & Italian

3ds Max

Corona Renderer

Miro

Figma

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

EXPERIENCE

Architecture for Wood / High-Level Training Course / YACademy / March 2024 - June 2024 / Bologna, Italy

- Developed a project on La Certosa Island, integrating existing ruins into sustainable architectural designs.

- Studied wood production processes, material properties, and application techniques in architecture.

- Attended seminars and workshops covering wood architecture, with a total of 80 hours of lectures and 32 hours of practical sessions.

- Participated in special lectures by renowned architects like Kengo Kuma and Patrick Lüth (SNØHETTA), focusing on wood’s aesthetic and structural uses.

- Gained practical experience through construction workshops, contributing to projects with significant media exposure.

- Conducted site visits to locations such as the Naturalia Bau showroom, Certosa Island, and Cavalese, to study traditional and modern wood construction techniques.

- Explored economic and social impacts of wood production through visits to forests and carpentries in Cavalese and bespoke furniture companies like Cesare Roversi Arredamenti.

Junior Designer Intern / IA Interior Architects / June 2022 - August 2022 / Washington D.C., USA

- Produced all architectural renderings using Revit 2023, Adobe Photoshop, and Enscape.

- Assisted Architects and Engineers in editing architectural drawings and plans.

- Visited construction sites, interacting with engineers, contractors, and construction personnel.

- Created test fits for the alternative design and concept

- Modeled within Revit for the development of furniture typical layouts including the furniture line Unicor and GSA schedule products.

Teamwork

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

- SCAD Dean’s List / 2019 - Present

- International Design Awards (IDA) Silver, Bronze & Honorable mention projects.

- Buildner Architecture Competitions

- Designing Cradle to Cradle Certified™

- Designed & created client presentations illustrating the options developed in the Program of Requirements (POR) validation.

- Communicated with clients during client Presentations.

- Developed digital finish palette and, ordered finish samples.

Architectural Designer Intern / ABITARE CONNECTION MADRID / February 2020 - June 2020 / Madrid, Spain

- Produced all architectural renderings using Rhino 7, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion, and Enscape.

- Assisted Architects and Engineers in editing architectural drawings and plans.

- Visited construction sites, interacting with engineers, contractors, and construction personnel.

- Designed all 3D models in Rhino, Revit & Sketchup.

- Designed the interior of a kitchen and winery.

- Designed the interior of a five bedroom apartment and a restaurant.

- Selected furniture and materials for various projects.

VOLUNTEERING

Digital Volunteer: Transcription Center / Smithsonian Institution Archives / January 2021 - Present

Student Volunteer / Hogar Bambi / January 2021 - Present

CONTENT

ALBERGO SANT’ ANDREA

BEACON OF HVERFJALL

CARDINAL CENTER

INTUS

TWT MEMORIAL CENTER

OTHER WORK + PROFESSIONAL WORK

PASADIZO

1. ALBERGO SANT’ANDREA

SPRING 2024

CLIENT: VENTO DI VENEZIA

PROPOSAL: LUXURY RETREAT HOTEL / PRESERVATION (RUINS)

SITE LOCATION: ISOLA LA CERTOSA/ VENEZIA, ITALY

Albergo Sant’Andrea embodies the enduring essence of La Certosa Island’s monastic heritage, embracing the themes of solitude, reflection, and community in its design. This retreat thoughtfully reimagines the monastery’s historical layout to facilitate a journey of introspection and collective experience. Architectural elements like timber structures reflect Venice’s traditional use of wood, creating a natural blend and contrast with the preserved monastery ruins to create a seamless integration with the landscape. This design strategy not only respects the original architectural spirit but also enhances the connection between guests and the island’s tranquil, storied environment. Through this intentional approach, Albergo Sant’Andrea offers a unique encounter with peace and communal life, anchored in the serene backdrop of its historic setting.

MONASTERY SANT’ANDREA

CURRENT RUINS + HISTORIC MONASTERY LAYOUT + 3D REINTERPRETATION

In collaboration with Leonardo Gianicolo, Tate Lauderdale & Elisa Martinez

OUTDOOR RECREATION

MONASTERY HOTEL

MARINA

OUTDOOR FITNESS

NATURE PRESERVE

Certosa Island Proposed Program

Albergo Sant’Andrea Exploded Axonometric

TIMBER INTERVENTION

TIMBER FACADE

CROSS LAMINATED

TIMBER ROOF

Albergo Sant’Andrea Guest Commons - Section

Albergo Sant’Andrea Elevation - West

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

GLUE LAMINATED COLUMN

GLUE LAMINATED TIMBER

BEAM HANGER

GLUE LAMINATED BEAM

Albergo Sant’Andrea Restaurant

HOTEL LODGES

BEDROOM DAY ROOM ORATORY GARDEN PENTIS

PLAN OF THE CELL OF A CARTHUSIAN MONK

CARTHUSIAN MONK - PRIVATE GARDENS

CARTHUSIAN MONK - FORM

Albergo Sant’Andrea

Typical Lodge - Section

CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER ROOF

GLUE-LAMINATED STRUCTURE

DOUBLE FACADE

BATHROOM

BEDROOM CLOSET

SERVICES 1/2 BATHROOM

KITCHEN

LIVING ROOM

Albergo Sant’Andrea Lodge - Exploded Axon

Exploded Structural Diagram

CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER ROOF

GLUE-LAMINATED BEAM ROOF STRUCTURE

CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER FLOOR

GLUE-LAMINATED BEAM FLOOR STRUCTURE

CROSS LAMINATED PANEL SHEAR WALLS

GLUE-LAMINATED COLUMN SYSTEM

CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

Lodge - Looking North

Lodge - Living Room

Lodge - Courtyard

1. BEACON OF HVERFHALL

WINTER 2022

BUILDNER ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION/ ICELAND VOLCANO COFFEE SHOP

PROFESSOR CATALINA OGLETREE

Emerging from the dark horizon of the Mytvatn region of Iceland, the Beacon of Hverfjall, seeks to combine the traditional Icelandic landscape with local materiality. Addressing the client’s request to transform the visitor center into a place to rest, the design allows visitors to recharge and take in the view while enjoying a warm cup of coffee. The design creates a structure that captures the attention of hikers coming to and from the volcano. Interior and exterior circulation parallel with the building emerging from the site establishes a unique traversal experience. Filtered light creates an illusion of the structure surfacing like a beacon from the ashen ground. Visitors move from the moody lower lounge to the bright, open upper level café as a reflection of hiking up Hverfjall volcano itself.

In collaboration with Hazen Soucy, Ana Krekman & Anline Milito

FLOOR PLANS

SKETCHES/ DIAGRAMMING

RENDERS

RENDERS MADE WITH ENSCAPE WITH POST PRODUCTION IN PHOTOSHOP

INTERIOR 2ND FLOOR RENDER

INTERIOR 1ST FLOOR RENDER

2. THE CARDINAL CENTER

WINTER/ SPRING 2023

CAPSTONE PROJECT

PROFESSOR DANIEL BROWN

SITE LOCATION: ASHEVILLE, NC, USA

MASSING & FORM +CONCEPT

The architecture of the CARDINAL CENTER, inspired by the Cherokee Native American medicine wheel and the surrounding Appalachian mountains, will create spaces that promote both physical and spiritual healing. The facility will offer a program that educates users on the natural healing properties of locally sourced herbs, empowering them to holistically heal themselves and develop a deeper mindfulness of their body’s needs. Through its design and programming, the CARDINAL CENTER aims to facilitate a transformative journey towards inner growth and well-being, drawing on the heritage of the Appalachian mountains and the wisdom of the Cherokee Native American medicine wheel.

SITE

ZOOMED OUT

WALL SECTION

EXPERIENCES

RENDERS MADE WITH ENSCAPE/ V-RAY WITH POST PRODUCTION IN PHOTOSHOP

EAST ENTRANCE/ EXIT

NORTH INTERIOR VIEW

SOUTH INTERIOR VIEW

3. INTUS

FALL 2022

DESIGN STUDIO IV: URBAN CONTEXT

PROFESSOR SCOTT SINGEISEN

SITE LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA, USA

INTUS explores the idea of gaze and glance by creating spaces in which users experience moments of gaze in certain areas of the design. The idea to see and to be seen bridges a notion of hide and seek, where the design intent develops into a feeling of hiding within the building itself.

CONCEPT FORM DIAGRAMS

MAXIMUM FORM EXTRUDED FROM FOOTPRINT.

FINAL FORM

SUBTRACTION OF FORM IN ORDER TO CREATE A VOID THAT ACTS AS AN ATRIUM.

INTERIOR ATRUM INTENTED TO CREATE AN INSIDE SPACE THAT CONTRASTS THE EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENT.

SITE LOCATION BUILDING USAGE

VEGETATION

ROOM TYPES

Translucent

substructure on site

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

RENDERS

RENDERS MADE WITH ENSCAPE/ V-RAY WITH POST PRODUCTION IN ILLUSTRATOR AND PHOTOSHOP

EGRESS POSITIONED DIAGONALLY IN THE BUILDING TO ACCELERATE CIRCULATION IN CASE OF ANY EMERGENCY USERS HAVE DIFFERENT ESCAPE PATHS.

4. PASADIZO

WINTER 2022

DESIGN STUDIO II: SITE & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT

PROFESSOR CATALINA OGLETREE

SITE LOCATION: SINAIA, ROMANIA

The goal of this project is to create a space that resonates with the silhouette of the mountains of Sinaia. The intent is to create a building in which people can experience a unique connection with the site and its surrounding. Sinaia is a small mountain town located around the Bucegi mountains; it is very popuIar throughout the year due to its ski trails. People can easily visit the town via the train station however, a major inconvenience for the visitors is a steep staircase that connects the train station to the downtown area, following this. The goal of the project is to design a train transit area in which both the train station and the town can be connected and transited easily.

FORM IDEATION

RECTANGLE AS INITIAL FORM DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE SITE

TRANSFORMING THE INITIAL FORM INTO TWO DIFFERENT VOLUMES

SEPARATION AND CHANGE OF SIZE OF THE TWO VOLUMES TO REPRESENT THE CONCEPT FORM

FINAL MASSING FORMS COMING FROM INITIAL CONCEPT

RENDERS

RENDERS MADE WITH LUMION WITH POST PRODUCTION IN PHOTOSHOP

EXTERIOR SOUTH RENDER

EXTERIOR NORTH RENDER

INTERIOR RENDER

5. THE WEEPING TIME

MEMORIAL CENTER

SPRING 2022

DESIGN STUDIO III: STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

PROFESSOR RYAN MADSON

SITE LOCATION: SAVANNAH, GA, USA

ACSA 2022 STEEL COMPETITION: NEW MONUMENTALITY

The Weeping Time Memorial Center focuses on remembrance for those who suffered on the site that the building is at. The structure is inspired by the cotton plant since it was the labor that these people did at the plantation, the inspiration from the cotton plants is more of a commemoration of the hard work and labor that these people did during that time.

CONCEPT FORM DIAGRAMS

COTTON PLANT FIRST LEAVES FORMATION VIEWS ACCESS

EXPLORING THE GRID

SECTION PERSPECTIVE AA

STRUCTURAL DETAILS RENDERS

RENDERS MADE WITH WITH POST PRODUCTION IN PHOTOSHOP

Space Frame

A modular, symmetrical space frame structure used in the construction of special architectural spanning structures. Components are made of corrosion resistant aluminum or high-strength plastic composite for preferred exterior application and steel for preferred interior application. A simple standardized eightway connector capable of connecting four diagonal web members and four horizontal chord members can be installed interchangeably.