Alessandra Valdez - Portfolio - 2025 by Alessandra V.

AlessandraValdez

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

ArchitecturalDesigner–MStudioArchitects,Gilbert,AZ

Jan2024–Present(FullTime)

May–Dec2023(IndependentContractor)

• Designanddevelopresidential,commercial,andhealthcareprojectsusingCAD& BIMsoftware.

• Createhigh-quality3Drenderingsforpresentations(Lumion,Enscape).

• Draftconstructiondocumentsandsubmitpermitapplications.

• Collaboratewithclientstodevelopinnovativeandsustainabledesignsolutions.

• Assistwithinteriordesignconceptsandprojectpresentations.

FoundingPartner|Architect–RAVESustainableDevelopments,Navojoa,MX Apr2017–Present

• Leaddesignanddevelopmentofdiverseprojects,ensuringfunctionalityandinnovation.

• Overseeprojectfeasibilitystudiesandsustainabilitystrategies.

• Conductsitevisitsandliaisewithconstructionprofessionals.

• Performtrafﬁcimpactanalysisforcommercialprojects.

• Dronepilotforsitesupervisionanddocumentation.

JuniorArchitect–AurumArchitects,Hermosillo,MX 2019-2022

• Ledrenderingdepartment,producingvisualsforclientsandmarketing.

• Assistedininteriordesignforresidential,commercial,andhospitalityprojects.

• Conductedrealestateanalysistodeterminesitedevelopmentpotential.

• Modeledarchitecturalelementsin3D(SketchUp).

• Provideddronephotographyforprojectdocumentation.

ArchitectureIntern–MarcorArchitects,Hermosillo,MX 2019

• Developed3DmodelsandCADdrawingsforresidentialandgovernmentprojects.

TECHNICALSKILLS&CERTIFICATIONS

BIM&CAD:Revit,ArchiCAD,AutoCAD 3DModeling&Rendering:SketchUp,3dsMax,Lumion,Vray,Enscape,Twinmotion Design&Post-Production:Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,Lightroom AnalysisTools:Ecotect(Acoustics),Synchro8(Traffic),DiaLuxEvo(Lighting) Office&Documentation:MicrosoftOffice,GoogleSuite DronePilot:Aerialsitephotography&supervision.

AlessandraValdez Resume

EDUCATION

BachelorofArchitecture (2017-2021)

UniversidaddeSonora(UniversityofSonora),Hermosillo,Sonora,Mexico GPA:91.2/100

EGEL–ARQUITECTURASatisfactoryPerformance(Top21.1%Nationwide) (2020)

RepresentedUniversityatRegionalBiennaleofArchitecture (2020,2022)

ACI–UNISONStudentChapterMember (2019)

“ProjectbyCategory”Winner–InternalArchitectureContest (2018)

AcademicEnglishProgram (2021)

DurhamUniversity, Durham,UnitedKingdom

Completed8-weekonlinepre-sessionalprograminacademicwriting,research,andpresentations

RecipientofYouthofExcellenceCitibanamexUKInitiative

TEACHING&LEADERSHIP

TeachingAssistant–SonoraInstituteofTechnology (2022-2023)

•Providedinstructionandfeedbackforcoursesindesignmethodologyandgeometry.

•Guided40+studentsincommercialprojectdevelopment.

Instructor–RevitBeginnersWorkshop (Oct2023)

•Ledahands-onworkshopintroducingstudentstoRevitforarchitecturalmodeling.

BoardMember&YouthCommissioner– (2022-2024) SouthofSonoraCollegeofArchitects

•Organizedprofessionaldevelopmenteventsandcommunityoutreachinitiatives.

•Advocatedforurbanplanningimprovementsandarchitecturalstandards.

PROFESSIONALAFFILIATIONS

EmergingProfessionalMember–NOMAArizona(MarketingVolunteer) (2025)

Member–SouthofSonoraCollegeofArchitects–FCARM&UIA (2025)

Aboutme

I am passionate about architecture, and everything related to it. I lovethehistorybehindeverybuilding,thesolutionsthatarchitecture givestourbansolutions,howthecitiesareevolvingintoadoptingsustavvinablestrategies,andhowwecancreate,design,preserveorrenovateplaces,buildings,parksoreven citieswiththeobjectiveofimprovingthequalityoflifeofthepeoplewhousethosespaces.

ACADEMICPROJECTS

TheBurrow

RedCrossModules

ARIAHOUSE PROFESSIONALPROJECTS(MEX)

NAVARROHOUSE

THENUGGET PROFESSIONALPROJECTS(USA)

THESTEWART

S&HSTEEL

Academic PROJECTS

THEBURROW

The Burrow is a student apartment complex near theUniversityofSonora’smaincampusin Hermosillo, Mexico. Designed for the university’s foreignstudentpopulation(25%oftotal enrollment), it offers a central location just 195 yards from the Campus Center for the Arts, enhancingmobilityandreducing reliance onpublic transport.

Locationfromapartmentstocampus

TheBurrow-2019-AcademicProject

The name refers to the burrowing owl, an endangered speciesthatinhabit the region takes refuge in burrows and is the mascot oftheuniversity.

Professor:AlejandroPuebla UniversityofSonora DesignWorkshopVII(2019)

The Burrow is designed to be more than just student housing—it aims to create a vibrant communitywhereresidentsfeelathomeawayfromhome.Tofosterinteractionandconvenience, the lower levels feature amenities such as a study room, gym, laundry, game room,andbasketballcourt.

The rooftop offers barbecuegrills,while the ground ﬂoor connects to a central patio—the heartofthetower—housingacafé,socialareas,andretailspaces.Additionally,bysituating studentsinthecitycenter,theprojectseekstorevitalizenightlifeandcreateasafer,more dynamicurbanenvironment.

Section1

FloorPlan-GroundFloor

Level3

Drop-offaccess

BasketballCourt

Apartmenttype“A”

Apartmenttype“B”

Apartmenttype“C”

Amphitheater,aspaceforgathering

TheBurrow-2019-AcademicProject

REDCROSS MODULES

InthestateofSonora,theMexicanRedCrossin each municipality oversees providing ﬁrst aid servicesandrespondingtoemergencycallsto the entire urban spot, including police stations andsurroundingcommunities.

Mostruralcommunitiesinthestatedonothave this type of emergency services and some of them are more than 45 minutes away from a healthcenterthatoperates24hoursaday.

For this project, a ﬁrst aid care module is proposedforthetownoflasbocasSonora,abeach whichincreasesitsnumberofinhabitantsupto 4 times during holiday seasons and does not havepermanenthealthservices.

RedCrossModules-2021-AcademicProject

SiteownedbytheRedCross

Professors:BeatrizClementeMarroquin,Laura MercadoMaldonaldo,FernandoSaldañaCordova, OscarArmandoPreciadoPerez,VladimirCasasFelix FinalProject,10thSemester(2021)

Themoduleislocatedonansiterightinthecenterofthecommunityandwillhaverecreationareasforthepeopleofthecommunity,themodule wasplacedinthecenterofthe sitetoachievecrossventilationandrespecttheexistingvegetation.

DistancefromLasBocasto thenearestcity

RedCrossModules-2021-AcademicProject

LasBocasmap

1-WAITINGROOM

2-BATHROOM

3-TREATMENTAREA

4-KITCHEN/OFFICE

5-DORM

Toachieveamodulewithminimum and functional dimensions, it was optionedtouseahexagonalshape, dividingitinto4equalparts,onehalf would be a personnel control and rest area and the other half would beforpatientservice.

Thepurposeofthemoduleistoprovide 24 hour ﬁrst aid care to the community and to be prepared to heal injuries commonly occured on theregionsuchastrafﬁcaccidents, dehydratationandstingraysstings.

Itisintentedtobereplicatetoother communities of the region or even the state and could be adapted to solveotherinjuries.

The module is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled, for cases in which it has to be changed property or taken to another community, but at the same time being resistant to remain in oneplace.

For the access square, stone from Masiaca, a surrounding community, is proposed,amaterialcommonlyusedinthe communitytogiveshadeforthe ambulance a structure covered with reed, a materialusedbyartisansoftheregion.

1- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

2- ACCESO VEHICLE

3- AMBULANCE ACCESS

4- RED CROSS MODULE

5- COMMON AREA

6- FIRE PIT AREA

7- CHILDREN´S PLAYGROUND

8- PARKING LOT

RedCrossModules-2021-AcademicProject

AEREAL VIEW

Stone Carrizo

HSS6CAL 146"X2" 5.66KG X54

VERTEX COLUMN PTR4 ” X6

CENTRAL COLUMN OR 6” X1

CONCRETE PYRAMID BASE X7

STRUCTURE EXPLODED VIEW

ARMORY PTR2 ” X6

PERIMETRAL SUPERIOR BEAM IR 10”X32.9KG X6

INFERIORCENTRAL BEAM IR10"X32.9KG X6

INFERIORPERIMETRAL BEAM IR10"X32.9KG X6

Allitsmetalcomponentshaveakindofpassrodesandinsurancetoavoidweldingon site.

Theroofandwallswillbemadeofexpandedpolystyrenepanels,theﬂoorcoverwillbe madeoftreatedwood.

Inaddition,themodulewillhavesolarpanelsforitsconsumption,allitsinstallations maybemovedtogetherwiththesamemoduleifnecessary. Forthefoundation,7prefabricatedfootingswillbeusedtobeassembledusingaplate tothecolumnsofthestructure.

RedCrossModules-2021-AcademicProject

VehicleEntrance

Professional PROJECTS

ARIAHOUSE

The Aria house is a house of approximately 5,000sqft.Thisresidencewasdesignedforreal statepurposes,thereforetherewasnoparticularclient,butitisintededtobeforafamilyof5 people,withtheparticularityofhavingaguest department on the main ﬂoor convenient for guestormultiplepurposessuchasairbnbora homeofﬁce.

Itis locatedin Altozano, aresidential developmentinHermosillo,Sonora,Mexico,itiscurrentlyunderconstruction.

20 AriaHouse-2022-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

AurumArchitects,Hermosillo,Sonora,Mexico(2021-2022)

Arch.AlejandroPuebla,Arch.Sayri Fraijo,Arch.JoséLuisNavarro

Icontributedonthisprojectbycollaboratingwiththeinteriordesign,andbymodeling, renderingandeditingallofthedisplayimages.

AriaHouse-2022-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

UpperLevel

MainFloor

22 AriaHouse-2022-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

MasterbedroomTVroom

Mainﬂoor

Bedroom#2

Bedroom#3

Patio

Backfacade

Livingroom

NAVARRO HOUSE

NestledintheruggedlandscapeofÁlamos,Sonora,this residencewasdesignedtoembracethesite’suniquetopographyandnaturalelementswhilerespectingthecolonialarchitectureofthishistorictown.

Theclient’svisionwastoenjoypanoramicviewsofboth themountainsanddowntownfromvariouspointsinthe house while integratinga guest house and a poolarea. One ofthe site’s deﬁning featuresisthe seasonal water ﬂowthatdividesthelandduringthesummerrains.

RAVESustainableDevelopments, Álamos,Sonora,Mexico(2023) Arch.RicardoValdezGarcia

Álamos,Sonora,isnicknamed“The CityofPortals”andisaPuebloMágicoinsouthernSonora.

Thestreamthatcutsthroughthesite wasusedasakeydesignfactor.

NavarroHouse-2023-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

Theclient’svisionwastoenjoypanoramicviewsofboththemountainsanddowntown fromvariouspointsinthehousewhileintegratingaguesthouseandapoolarea.One ofthesite’sdeﬁningfeaturesistheseasonalwaterﬂowthatdividesthelandduringthe summerrains.

Toharmonizewiththeseconditionsandpreserveasmuch of the existing vegetation as possible, the design follows thenaturalterrain,creatingaseriesofinterconnectedlevelsthatseamlesslyadapttothelandscape.Theresultisa home that notonly respects its environmentbutalso enhancestheexperienceofitssurround

BeginningofFoundation(2023)

StartingMainFloorLevel(2023)

HouseConstructionProgress(2025)

SectionView

NavarroHouse-2023-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

FrontEntranceRendering

Themainfeatureofthishouseisitsrooftopareasandportalsinbothbuildings,designed tohighlightthesurroundingviews.Traditionalregionalmaterialssuchasredbrick,carrizo (river cane), and stone retaining walls were used to blend the home with its natural and historicalcontext.

This house is 558 square meters (6,006 square feet). The main house includes two bedrooms, a commonarea,akitchen,a laundryandservice room, andagarage.Onthelower level, the guest rooms arelocated.

For this project I was able todesignthebuildingwith mycoworker.

FloorPlan

NavarroHouse-2023-ProfessionalProjects(MEX)

THE NUGGET

This project aimed to infuse a sense of vintage luxury into a vibrant bar setting. The design focusedonreimagininga speciﬁc areaofthebar and restrooms, creating a playful yet sophisticated atmosphere. The color palette was inspiredbygoldandmetallictones,enhancingthe space’s opulent feel. My role in this project included contributing to the design, 3D modeling, andrendering,bringingtheconcepttolifewitha visuallystrikingandimmersiveexperience.

MStudioArchitecture

MarkBonillas,AIA,LEED

TheBloomCollective Felicia Bonillas Tucson,Arizona(2024)

VisualLEDWall ExteriorView

Restrooms

BarAdditionView

TheNuggetBar-2024-ProfessionalProjects(USA)

THE STEWART

This proposal for The Stewart apartment tower in downtown Phoenix embraces an optimistic, cheerful, and fun atmosphere. The design balances raw materials like concrete with a bold, vibrantcolorpalettefeaturingshadesoforange and yellow. Inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics,thedecorpayshomagetothistimeless style. The scope of work included the pool area,socialkitchen,andgameroomontherooftop.Mycontributionstotheprojectinvolvedcreatingthepresentation,3DmodelinginRevit,rendering, and producing photomontages to bring thevisiontolife.

TheStewartRooftop-2024-ProfessionalProjects(USA)

MStudioArchitecture

MarkBonillas,AIA,LEED

TheBloomCollective

Felicia Bonillas

Phoenix,Arizona(2024)

TheStewartRooftop-2024-ProfessionalProjects(USA)

NewKitchenProposal TV&GameRoom

PoolArea

GameRoom

FloorPlan

S&H STEEL

This project focused on the interior design of the new S & H Steel Company offices, creating amodernandfunctionalworkspace.Thelayout divided thespaceintoprivateofficesandcommonworkareas,incorporatingsteelasakeymaterial to reflect the company’s identity. Acoustic panels were implemented to enhance comfort and productivity. My role involved conducting sitevisitstodevelopas-builtdrawings,modeling theentireexistingbuildinginRevit—includingthe structuralelements—andassistinginthepreparationofconstructiondocuments.