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Education

University of Pennsylvania Master in Architecture

University of Florida Bachelor in Design

Experience

SITIO A+U Architectural Designer

• Concept development. Creating initial design concepts and ideas based on client requirements and project specifications.

• Design development. Expanding upon the selected concept and refining it through further research, analysis, and iterations.

• Material selection. Researching appropriate materials, finishes, and fixtures that meet project requirements

• Presentation. Preparing visual presentations, including renderings to effectively communicate design ideas to clients and stakeholders

• Documentation. Assisting in the preparation of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules

• 3D modeling. Creating three-dimensional digital models using software tools to visualize the design and communicate it effectively

CVM Professional Staff Historic Preservation Architect

• Research and Documentation Conducting thorough research to understand the historical and architectural significance of a structure or site

• Presentation . Developing preservation plans that outline strategies for conserving and protecting the historic fabric of a building

• 3D modeling . Creating three-dimensional digital models using software tools to visualize the design and communicate it effectively

• Conservation and Maintenance Developing maintenance plans and providing guidance for ongoing conservation of historic properties

MOA Denver Architectural Intern

• Code compliance . Ensuring that designs comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards.

• Project coordination Assisting construction teams during the construction phase to address design-related queries and provide clarifications.

• 3D modeling . Creating three-dimensional digital models using software tools to visualize the design and communicate it effectively

• Technical drawings Producing accurate and detailed 2D drawings, plans, elevations, and sections using computer-aided design (CAD) software

Awards

2021 Dales Fellowship University of Pennsylvania

Barbara G. Laurie 2017 . Student Design Competition

Robert L. Outland . Women and Minority Scholarship

AIA Miami Chapter . Student of the Year Miami Dade College

Publications

Architectural Biennale . Tallin

Pressing Matters 11 University of Pennsylvania

Pressing Matters 10 University of Pennsylvania

Pressing Matters 9 University of Pennsylvania

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, After Effects

3D Softwares . Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, Autocad, Maya, Z-Brush

Render Softwares . Keyshot, Vray, Enscape, Lumion

Graduated 2022

Graduated 2019

July 2022 to May 2023

May 2020 to May 2022

May to August 2019

2021 2019 2019 2016

2022 2022 2020 2019

since 2014 since 2015 since 2017

Title: Johnny Sample Rec Center

Software: Revit, Illustrator, Enscape

Project Phase: SD-DD-CD

Firm: Sitio A+U

Johnny Sample Recreation Center in Cobbs Creek aim to create a transformative space that enhances the community’s well-being and connectivity. As part of the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild initiative, the Fairmount Park Conservancy has developed

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these plans to revitalize the center and make it a focal point in the neighborhood.

One of the key objectives of the renovation and addition is to infuse the center with transparency and daylight. By incorporating ample natural light and open spaces, the design intends to create a bright and welcoming environment.

This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes a sense of openness and

connectivity within the community.

Furthermore, the updated center will offer a range of community programs for both children and adults. These programs are likely to cater to various interests and needs, providing opportunities for learning, recreation, and personal development. By incorporating diverse activities, the center aims to serve as a hub for community engagement and growth.

Title: 4519 Chestnut

Software: Revit, Illustrator, Enscape

Project Phase: SD-DD-CD

Firm: Sitio A+U

The project at 4519 Chestnut is a transit-oriented, multi-family development located in the vibrant University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. It consists of 327 residential units and is situated on the same block as the distinguished West Catholic Preparatory High School.

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The architecture of the project is contemporary in style, but it also pays homage to the existing building on the site. It achieves this by incorporating similar colors and textures while utilizing modern articulation techniques. This design approach creates a harmonious blend of old and new, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of the development.

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Title: Terracotta Scupper

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot

Project Phase:

Firm: CVM Professional

The render drawings showcase various options for placing the terracotta scuppers on the building. The purpose of these drawings is to visually present different possible configurations and locations for the scuppers. By considering multiple options, the CVM Engineer team can evaluate the most effective and efficient placement for the scuppers to ensure optimal waterproofing.

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Title: Goddard Laboratories

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot

Project Phase:

Firm: CVM Professional

These illustrations depict a color palette diagram showcasing the Goddard laboratories, which were ingeniously designed by Louis Khan. The dedicated CVM team faced the task of replacing the metal plates that separated the structural concrete from the brick facade. In this endeavor, I lent my assistance by devising a comprehensive color palette system. This system enabled the masons to accurately position the bricks, ensuring they were returned to their original locations seamlessly.

3.KeyPlan

1.Brick Color Palate

2.South Elevation

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Title: Settlement Music School

Software: Revit, Illustrator, Enscape

Project Phase: SD

Firm: Sitio A+U

Settlement Music School was founded in 1908 by Jeanette Selig Frank and Blanche Wolf Kohn as the music program of the College Settlement in the Southwark section of Philadelphia. The College Settlement was a typical turn-of-the-century settlement house offering a variety of services to the newly arrived immigrants in the community. In 1917, Mary Louise Curtis Bok made a $150,000 gift to the School to support music education. The music program grew rapidly, from volunteers offering piano lessons for a nickel to a full program of instruction in all musical instruments taught by professionals, including several members of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

The design process for the music school involved assessing the existing conditions, such as measuring the building and understanding the needs of both the music school and the Pre-K program.

To address the school’s requirements for additional office space and a single entrance (currently having two entrances), the design team used Revit 2022 to create a three-dimensional model of the building.

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This model served as the basis for exploring different design options that maximize space utilization and functionality. The team conducted surveys to gather data on the existing conditions and collaborated closely with the stakeholders to ensure their needs were met. The final design was developed based on feedback and incorporated into detailed construction drawings and specifications for implementation.

Thesis Research

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Title: Illogical Scenes

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot

Advisor: Brian DeLuna

Institution: Upenn

Through the study of a specific site and its socio-political conditions, this thesis seeks to develop a design methodology which final outcome can be interpreted as one approach to understand and define Cuban aesthetics.

Using representationsal techniques on a typical colonial envelope will result in a catalog

Thesis Research

Cuban Black Market

In most countries, a black market involves drug dealing and prostitution, in Cuba, it’s where people sell household items, clothing, food, and electronics. A space hosting trading activities of necessary goods is considered illegal there. Trading activities of necessities increased in Cuba during the 1990s after the Soviet Union collapsed, and shortages of most goods followed.

The project from this research is a space that enables the trading of necessary goods utilizing a hidden room for the Cuban black market.

One of the main issues that Cubans deal with is individuality since intellectual activities, food, clothing, and many other things are restricted and controlled. There are some subjective matters that societies could function without.

Project objectives:

• Propose a design methodology using descriptive geometry representation techniques

• Produce a series of visual artifacts that exhibit the main aesthetic features found in the site analysis

• Understand the connotation of cultural mixture, and contemporaneity of Cuban identity

Architectural Inquiries:

“A ruin is empty-Havana is not.”2

Methodology:

This research takes representational techniques as a starting point to develop abstract thinking, and form finding. The basis of descriptive geometry allows us to identify an object’s projection on a plane or a surface and understand how much it differs from its true shape and dimensions. These techniques represent objects through rotation, folding, overlapping, and discontinuity highlighting their pictorial qualities.

Using these representations on a typical colonial envelope resulted in a catalog of 3-dimensional parts. These three-dimensional pieces of a colonial building are then flattened and projected onto a plane to create 3-dimensional artifacts from their 2-dimensional composition. The combination and composition of two-dimensional views inform profiles as well as their volumetric qualities. Every student in a design class has their design method, which is strongly related to their unique life experiences, race, socio-economic status, class, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, intellectual traditions, and other affiliations.

This diversity among designers creates more successful projects through the consideration of diverse ideas. I believe that this is the most effective way to ensure that every student reaches their full potential and will also contribute to their peer environment.

Through a combination of my life and academic experiences, my career is an amalgam of technical building construction education and aesthetically innovative academia.

Influenced by technical drawing methods and my finding of their abstract qualities, my thesis work reveals pictorial depth produced by the overlapping of flattened images. This unique architectural representation combines the result of a design process with descriptive geometry techniques, resulting in a distinctive and innovative approach to architectural expression. By integrating the principles of descriptive geometry into the design process, architects are able to create complex and visually captivating structures that transcend traditional boundaries.

1. Could technical drawing methods be used to develop abstract thinking despite oppressive conditions and an architectural statement of individuality?

2. Can the identity of a country be found within the amalgamation of colonial ornamentation and contemporaneity?

3. With curated design constraints, can we recreate the authentic qualities of a building typology such as a „Cuban solar” through contemporary architectural methodologies and pedagogy?

Descriptive geometry, as a discipline within architectural studies, focuses on the graphical representation of three-dimensional objects and spaces. It involves the use of geometric principles, such as projection, intersection, and rotation, to accurately depict and communicate architectural forms.

1.A section of the site plan describing the connection between hidden rooms and the courtyard

1.Site Plan Drawing of Solares in La Habana

1.Images of existing conditions of the studied site

1.Images of existing conditions Solares

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Settle the Water: If the water you’re starting with is turbid or cloudy, allow it to sit undisturbed in a container for a few hours. This will allow larger particles and sediment to settle at the bottom.

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Title: Crepta Urban Market

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot

Course: First Year Studio

Institution: UPenn

Crepta ia a unique fusion of industrial architecture and natural beauty. Nestled amidst the urban landscape, this market embraces the contrast between the symmetry and regularity of typical industrial buildings and the dynamic, organic movement inspired by nature’s forms. Here, the remnants of in

dustrialization stand as proud structures, while nature has seized the ruins and transformed. As you approach the market, you are greeted by a captivating sight: a juxtaposition of robust factory ruins, adorned with vines, creepers, and colorful flowers that cascade down their weathered walls.

These buildings, once symbols of productivity and manufacturing, now serve as the backbone of this bustling urban market. Their original purpose may have been

forgotten, but they have found a new life as part of a harmonious union with nature. Stepping inside, you are immediately struck by the interplay between

industrial elements and natural elements. The architecture maintains the integrity of its industrial roots, with exposed brick walls, steel beams, and high ceilings

Title: Imbricate Foyer NYC

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot Course: Second Year Studio Institution: UPenn

The integration of urban art into the existing building and new residential addition creates a unique and visually striking architectural concept. By preserving key elements of the façade, such as the three main arches, and incorporating them into the design of the new circulation cores, the building

“Graffiti in New York City has had a substantial local, national, and international influence”

achieves a seamless fusion between the old and new. The materiality of the building is carefully blended to ensure a cohesive aesthetic. The combination of different materials, textures, and

finishes creates a unified whole, where the distinction between the original structure and the addition is blurred. This integration allows for a harmonious transition from the existing building to the new residential units.

One of the defining features of this design is the use of urban art as a form of expression and identity. The empty canvas created by the weaving of materials becomes a playground for colorful New York graffiti.

These vibrant and dynamic art pieces are strategically placed on walls and ceilings throughout the building, extending from the public spaces to the privacy of the living rooms in each unit. The presence of street art in the building adds a contemporary and lively atmosphere, bringing together people and art in a unique way. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the urban fabric of the surrounding environment even within the confines of their own living spaces. This fusion of public and private realms creates an engaging and vibrant living experience, blurring the boundaries between the building and the city. This design combines architectural elements, materials, and urban art to create a building that stands out as a work of art itself. The integration of the existing structure and the new residential addition, along with the infusion of graffiti and street art, results in a visually captivating and dynamic living environment.

2.Typ Floor Plan at 1/16”=1’ scale

1.Sunshine Theater Renovation Facade Render

1.Choisy View of the Urban Market Infrastructure

2.Elevation of the Urban Market Infrastructure

Title: Dissonant Organ

Software: Rhino, Illustrator, Keyshot

Course: Third Year Studio

Institution: UPenn

The design process that emerged from the use of AI software and ideas of surrealism resulted in a unique and imaginative architectural project. This project began by creating a surrealist object, which served as the seed for the main spaces within the building, including the entrance, corridor, and atrium. Let’s explore the various stages of this design process. To expand their design possibilities and explore unconventional ideas, the team turned to AI software.

This software offered advanced generative capabilities and could assist in creating and manipulating complex forms and geometries. By feeding the software with the surreal object they had conceived, they could generate variations and permutations

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The semi-translucent membrane acts as a sheer lining that houses inner tectonics and contorts with the motion of the mechanical latch.

The widget lives between function and aesthetic exploration. Its distended membrane is both exposed on one side and caged on the other by the mechanism of the door handle, which upon movement temporarily distorts the resisting membrane.

The beating organ resonated in a slightly dissonant way.

The one who was never lived, found itself becoming a decaying body. The sun is rising, and it feels like years when everyone was around. The solitude and the morning light become one just like it did with the night. Time is more than a word for a marvelous mechanism as the humidity dries on its metal skin. Multiple parts of its inanimate system are corroded. A strange smell is coming from this corroded surface. Its past life is nothing more than a memory, but forgetfulness is just its twin. Who can remember the life it had, when there have been years of solitude?

The intransitive matter that constantly coagulates causes congeal surfaces within the osseous mater.

of the form, experimenting with different scales, proportions, and configurations. Using computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling software, the team transformed the generated variations into detailed digital models. They refined the geometries, explored materiality, and experimented with light and shadow. By simulating different lighting conditions and perspectives, they gained a deeper understanding of the spatial qualities and atmo

spheric effects their design would produce.

Spatial Integration: With the surreal object as a starting point, the team began integrating it into the main spaces of the building. The entrance, designed to create a strong first impression, featured an otherworldly and sculptural element inspired by the surreal object. This element might take the form of a massive twisted sculpture or an abstract organic structure, challenging

conventional notions of what an entrance should be.

Corridor Design: Moving through the building, the corridor became a transitional space that blurred the boundaries between reality and the surreal. Here, the design team experimented with optical illusions, distortion, and unconventional materials. Mirrors, curved walls, and unexpected openings created a disorienting and dreamlike experience for occupants,

transporting them to a different realm.

Atrium as a Focal Point: The atrium, serving as a central gathering space, embraced the essence of surrealism in a grand manner. The surreal object was prominently featured as a focal point, towering over the space and inviting exploration. Its intricate details, dramatic lighting, and unusual proportions created a sense of awe and intrigue. The atrium also incorporated

elements inspired by other surrealistic imagery, such as floating staircases, suspended walkways, and cascading water features.

The smell becomes stronger as the day passes. Corroded surfaces start to layer into fibers. Moisture is making the redness of the rust an amalgam. Above and below the metal surfaces, an interactive goop starts growing. It exists in an interstate condition between solid and liquid as it constantly coagulates within, and its confining surface starts to forget that there was rust beneath it.

The widget who used to live between function and aesthetic exploration is now a distended membrane. Upon movement, its mechanical latch briefly distorted the resisting membrane. The memory of its mechanical function controls the beats of this new but decaying heart.

“Its past life is nothing more than a memory, but forgetfulness is just its twin.”

1.Axonometric View of the Door Handle-Subrealist Object

2.Closed up wall details explaining wall decaying conditions

Mechanical Latch

A small mechanical device that controls a surface by manipulation of a latch, an unemotional fastener that joins two or more gadget together.

Gelatinized Goop

This interactive goop exists in an interstate condition between solid and liquid as it constantly coagulates within and is reshaped by the osseous mater.

Distended Membrane

The semi-translucent membrane acts as a sheer lining that houses inner tectonics and contorts with the motion of the mechanical latch.

3. Interior moment of the atrium space.

4.Artificial images generated by machine learning software (GoogleColab).

Distended Membrane

Widget in Distension

Curdle Pulp

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