Brian Vargas Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

BRIAN VARGAS

I am a graduate student in the architecture program at the University of Florida, seeking opportunities to advance my career and expand my knowledge in the field. My goal is to produce outstanding work with efficiency, attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I am eager to demonstrate my value and contribute meaningfully to the field of architecture.

Clubs and Honors

UCF Art Knight

Work Displayed

Dr. Philips Celebrate the Arts

Work Displayed

American Institute of Architecture Students

Treasurer

Online Links

Linkedin

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Contact

Email Phone

brianvargas010@gmail.com

407-866-7825

Expirence

2020 - 2024

Air Flow Designs, Casselberry

Design HVAC layouts for residential projects

Analyze blueprints

Contact builders on desing issues, and problem solve on how to make design

Education

2018 - 2021

2021 - 2024

2024 - 2026

Valencia College, Orlando, Fl

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl Associate in Arts

Bachelors in Design

University of Florida, Orlando, Fl Masters of Architecture

Skills

BIM CAD

Modeling

Rendering

Adobe CC

Languages

English

Spanish

Revit AutoCAD FrameCAD

Rhino 3D Grasshopper

Enscape Lumion

Photoshop Illustrator InDesign

Fluent

Proficient

MODERN

Master Planning Spring 2024

CITY WITHIN A TOWER

Urban Design Fall 2023

CASA CHIMBA

Climate Design Fall 2023

Modern Favela

Master Planning Spring 2024

A community is made up of diverse personalities, and our goal is to foster engagement among these different individuals while drawing them to the site. The community design accommodates everyone, from the most outgoing to the most private individuals, by offering various zones throughout the space. These zones cater to different levels of social interaction, ensuring that everyone can find a place where they feel comfortable and connected.

Couple College

Semi - Private Public

Designing a space that offers a community both privacy and outdoor access involves a thoughtful layout. The plan features various planes, some elevated and others recessed, to delineate different areas. These levels create distinct zones within the space. Additionally, the buildings incorporate voids, providing secluded spots for relaxation and retreat.

As the primary public this area is designed seamlessly with the encouraging community gagement and social The layout incentivizes activities and fosters among peers. Multiple sation areas are provided, all facades oriented central hub, creating ing and interactive

public space, designed to connect outdoors, community ensocial interaction. incentivizes outdoor fosters connections Multiple converprovided, with oriented towards the creating a welcominteractive environment.

In the most private space, the design incorporates a series of layers that offer varying levels of seclusion, allowing occupants to choose their desired level of privacy. These layers maintain a visual connection to the outdoors while preventing visibility from outside. This layering effect ensures that while one can see out, others cannot see in, providing a sense of sanctuary.

City Within a Tower Plaza

City Within a Tower

Urban Design Fall 2023

In collaboration with : Zeid Omeish and Kaito Someya

The vitality of the building springs forth from its inhabitants who animate its very existence. The dynamic motion within the structure evokes a sense of living essence, where the edifice seems to pulse with life. An element of delightful unpredictability is woven into the design through the emergence of monumental features that ascend and descend throughout the tower. These towering elements serve as guides, leading occupants into interconnected spaces that seamlessly overlap, ensuring an exploration without barriers or dead ends.

The thoughtful placement of districts is informed by their adjacencies, while the building’s visual appeal is shaped by the elemental influences of wind and sun. At the core of this vision lies the concept of seamless integration, where districts and the building seamlessly blend with their environment, forging a fluid, uninterrupted expanse that extends both horizontally and vertically. This unified Residences

design philosophy fosters a natural harmony with the surroundings, eradicating any sense of isolated or stagnant spaces within the structure.

Pop-Up Offices

Pop-Up Offices

Resturant

Offices

Offices

Pop-Up Offices

Pop-Up Office

Grocery Store Garage

Grocery Store

Train Station

Train Station Garage

Artists’ Community & Art Store

Artists’ Community & Art Store Residences Daycare Gym

Plaza & Resturant

Plaza & Resturant

Eagress to Plaza

Eagress to Ground Plane

Eagress to Railroad

Eagress to Roosevelt

Eagress to Railroad

Eagress to Roosevelt

Eagress to Plaza

SECTION & RENDERS

Artist Community

Civic Staircase

Flow Bridge

CASA CHIMBA

Climate Design Fall 2023

The architectural concept behind Casa Chimba embodies a synthesis of bioclimatic design principles and tropical aesthetics, creating a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces in the vibrant context of Miami, Florida. The core essence of this concept lies in the intentional orientation of the house to leverage the region’s favorable climatic conditions. The design maximizes the natural airflow by strategically placing openings and apertures that harness prevailing winds, fostering a continuous and refreshing breeze throughout the living spaces.

DIAGRAMS & PLAN

This house has been meticulously crafted to optimize its layout and orientation, ensuring it harmonizes with and harnesses the elements. Positioned thoughtfully, the design takes full advantage of Miami’s year-round pleasant temperatures, encouraging outdoor living. The house maximizes the natural environment, embracing the climate to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for its inhabitants to enjoy the outdoor spaces to their fullest potential.

Prevailing winds from east

MATERIALS & METHODS II

TOP VIEW BACK ELEVATION

BRIAN & ZEID

Wood & Aluminium

Wood & Wood

The chair features three primary connection points to ensure stability and durability. The first connection involves securing the wooden pieces to an aluminum sheet, providing a stronger and more stable foundation. The second is a wood-towood connection, where a hole is patched to enhance stability further. The final connection utilizes a rope and fabric system, which wraps around all the pieces, locking them tightly together. These connections ensure the chair is sturdy and reliable, even when transporting it with additional items.

Rope

Wood Plank

Hang Tag Fastener

Rope & Fabric

Savannah Incubator

Urban Design Spring 2023

In collaboration with : Aman Shah and Natalie Cruz

The incubator transcends the traditional notion of a workspace by embodying a multifaceted approach that harmonizes innovation, collaboration, and historical consciousness within the fabric of Savannah’s rich heritage. Situated strategically across from Oglethorpe Square and adjacent to the Owens-Thomas slave quarters, the incubator conceptually bridges the past and present. It serves as a beacon of progress while honoring the historical significance of the surroundings. By drawing inspiration from the context, the architecture evokes a narrative that respectfully foreshadows Savannah’s diverse history, ensuring a holistic reflection of the city’s cultural tapestry.

SECTION & PLAN & DIAGRAM

Through open layouts, spaces seamlessly merge, erasing the conventional borders between different zones. This design strategy encourages a natural flow between areas, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration. Complementing this concept, the residence provides inviting communal spaces, serving as havens for relaxation and social interaction, further enhancing the collaborative atmosphere.

Incubator

Program

Diagram

Residence

Incubator

Center for the Arts

Rural Design Fall 2022

Concealed within the tranquil countryside of Clermont lies an enchanting haven, a multidisciplinary arts sanctuary fostering collaboration among diverse individuals. Embraced by nature, this hidden gem unveils an architectural masterpiece featuring art, music, and philosophy studios encircling a vibrant central courtyard. Within this captivating space, a symphony of creativity unfolds as artists, musicians, and philosophers converge, weaving a tapestry of ideas, inspiration, and innovation.

The open expanse of the courtyard acts as a nexus, catalyzing dynamic exchanges where thoughts transcend disciplines, giving rise to an immersive experience where the essence of diverse backgrounds harmoniously intermingles, nurturing boundless artistic expression and profound philosophical discourse. The sharing of ideas can create a different view point for the artists that they hadn’t thought of before.

1/8th Scale

Artist

Philosopher Studio

Seam (Glass , Mullions , Frosted Areas)

Scaffolding (Innerworking Frames of Shell)

Manifold (Exterior Shell of Building)

Armature (Ground Condition)

The philosopher studio embodies the deconstruction of nature. The space causes you to expirence different views, creating a deeper connection to nature. One path decends leaving you at eye level with the earth, allowing you to focus soley on the grass. Another acends you up into a platform with an unobstructed view towards the sky, basking you in a gods ray.

Sky

Light

BRIAN VARGAS