Portfolio

Angelica M. Williams

portfolio noun port·fo·li·o | /pôrt’fōlēō/ plural portfolios 1713, in the meaning defined at sense. 1719 an altered form of earlier porto folio “portfolio,” from Italian portafoglio (same meaning), from portare “to carry” and foglio “leaf, sheet”; portare from Latin portare “to carry” and foglio from Latin folium “leaf” — related to foliage, portable

Selected Work 2022- 2025

Angelica M. Williams noun an·gel·i·ca | /an’jelekeə/

A name of Latin origin meaning “angelic” or “messenger of God,” often associated with grace, intelligence, and purpose.

ABOUT ME Architectural designer with a passion for fluid forms, meaningful spaces, and community-driven design. Cum Laude UIC graduate, Dean’s List honoree, and Student Board representative, now pursuing an M.Arch at ASU. Dedicated to pushing design boundaries through sustainability, innovation, and hands-on engagement, from research to volunteering at the End-of-Year Show.

EDUCATION 2024-2026 expected

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

BACHELORS OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois

MINOR IN ART

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois

ASSOCIATES IN ARTS

Santa Fe College Gainesville, Florida

LIC. IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Universidad Gran Mariscal De Ayacucho Anzoategui, Venezuela

2022-2024 2022-2024

2018-2020 2013-2016

EXPERIENCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN

Analyzed environmental data, ensured regulatory compliance, prepared client reports, and coordinated with teams and stakeholders.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN

Coordinated contractor updates, analyzed bids, reviewed floor plans, measured project distances, and conducted site visits for compliance.

Dudek, 2022

Antigua construction INC., 2021

SELECTED RECOGNITIONS, ASSOCIATIONS & VOLUNTEERING CADA TALENT TUITION AWARD

UIC NOMAS

DEAN’S LIST HONORED

END-OF-YEAR SHOW VOLUN-

LATIN HONOR GRADUATED

ELECTED MEMBER OF THE STUDENT OF ARCHITECTURE

Fall 2023-Spring 2024

Spring 2022 to Spring 2024 Spring 2024

CONTACT

Spring 2022 to Spring 2024 Spring 2022 & Spring 2024

Fall 2023-Spring 2024

SKILLS

angelicam.williams98@gmail.com

3d Modeling & Visualization Presentation & Public Speaking

www.linkedin.com/in/angelicamwilliams

Creative Problem Solving Research And Analysis Design Thinking Additional Languages Spanish Portuguese French

Bim Softwares AutoDesk SketchUp Rhinoceros Adobe Suits Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Microsoft Grasshopper Energy Modeling

Vivarium Organic. Illuminated. Harmonious.

04

Light Ethereal. Dynamic. Transformative.

06

Elevate Layered. Adaptive. Visionary.

08

Haven Resilient. Inclusive. Sustainable.

10

Sketch Expressive. Fluid. Conceptual

12

Photograph Captivating. Timeless. Revealing.

CONTENTS

Vivarium

noun

vi·var·i·um | /vī’verē’m/

Container designed to house animals in seminatural conditions for study, observation, or as pets

University of Illinois at Chicago Professor: Paul Preissner Duration: 168 hours Preparation: • 3d modeling • Sketching • Drawing • 3d printing • Painting • Detailing • Physical modeling • Setting plant/ scenario • Keeping plant alive

The Vivarium Project re-imagines Victorian elegance as a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.

Inspired by the era’s intricate arches and flowing forms, it rejects rigid geometry in favor of organic harmony. More than architecture, it’s a living design, where history and nature coexist in a delicate balance.

Tools: • Rhinoceros 7 • Illustrator • Photoshop • Camera • Hands

04

Light

verb

light | /līt/

Provide with light or lighting; illuminate.

University of Illinois at Chicago TryArch Seminar Duration: 18 hours Preparation: • 3d modeling • Sketching • Drawing • 3d printing • Detailing • Physical modeling • Pictures

Light project transforms apertures into dynamic light sculptures, where geometric openings create shifting shadows and illusions of motion.

A study in light, depth, and perception, it turns space into an ever-changing visual experience.

Tools: • Rhinoceros 7 • Illustrator • Photoshop • Camera • Hands

06

Center Point

Expansion

Distance

Result

Elevate

verb

el·e·vate| /’el’vāt/

Raise or lift (something) up to a higher position.

University of Illinois at Chicago Professor: Clare Lyster Duration: 336 hours Preparation: • 3d modeling • Drawing • Detailing • Physical modeling • Pictures

Lagos

Elevate transforms cityscapes by carving into the urban mass, creating multi-level public spaces that merge connectivity, sustainability, and communal growth. Inspired by Brasilia’s grandeur and Lagos’ intricacy, it envisions a three-dimensional metropolis where architecture and nature coexist. Through isometric drawings and physical models, the project brings to life elevated parks, terraced gardens, and interconnected plazas, mitigating the urban heat island effect. More than design, Elevate is a vision for cities that breathe, grow, and adapt.

Tools: • Rhinoceros 7 • Illustrator • Photoshop • Camera • Hands

Brazilia 08

City Floor plan

Haven

noun

ha·ven | /ˈhāv(e)n/ A place of safety or refuge.

Arizona State University Professor: Elizabeth McLean Duration: 336 hours Preparation: • Floor planing • 3d modeling • Sketching • Drawing • Laser cutting • Detailing • Physical modeling • Pictures

Haven re-imagines affordable housing in South Phoenix, blending climate-responsive design with community-driven spaces.

Focused on social equity, sustainability, and shared living, it fosters a resilient, inclusive neighborhood through cost-effective materials, shaded courtyards, and adaptable housing typologies.

Second Floor

0

4’

8’

16

Scale 1”=16’

Tools: • Revit • Grasshoper • Illustrator • Photoshop • Rhinoceros 8 • Camera • Hands

First Floor 10

Third Floor

Fourth Floor

0 Scale 1”=32’

4’

8’

16

32

Sketch

noun

Sketch | /ˈskeCH/

A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist

Tools: • Morpholio Trace

12

Photograph pho·to·graph| /ˈfōdəˌɡraf/

noun

A picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material and then made visible and permanent by chemical treatment, or stored digitally.

end noun end | /end/ A final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.

This end is dedicated to my beloved cat, Akira, my best friend for over 10 years. Though you’re no longer with me, your love and companionship will stay in my heart forever. You were the best pet anyone could have asked for, and I hope you’re somewhere peaceful, getting endless treats and all the sleep you deserve. I love you, and I will miss you always.