Camila Requejo Falcon Architecture Portfolio

CAMILA REQUEJO FALCON Bachelor of Design in Architecture Undergraduate Portfolio University of Florida | 2018 - 2022

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2018 - 2022 Gainesville, Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning Bachelor in Design in Architecture Minor in Sustainability and the Built Environment

CONTENTS

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HOTEL IMMERSIVO Design 07 | Fall 2021

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COMMUNITY IN ROME Design 07 | Fall 2021

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FLORIDA LANDSCAPE: LA CHUA TRAIL Design 05 | Fall 2020

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LAKE EOLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Design 06 | Spring 2021

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VERTICAL DATUM Design 04 | Spring 2020

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ANALYSIS OF THE FAMILIAR Design 02 | Spring 2019

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FAÇADE STUDY SKETCH | Fall 2021

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01 HOTEL IMMERSIVO In collaboration with JULIANA NOURY Site: Milan, Italy Professor: ALFONSO PEREZ-MENDEZ Design 07 | Fall 2021

Aerial Perspective

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Interior Perspective Second Floor

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Interior Perspective of the Lobby Ground Floor

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1st Floor

Section Theory Studies 2nd Floor

Interaction

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

3rd Floor

The structure is composed of three main areas: observation, located in the bottom portion of the tower, relaxation, located in middle portion of the building, and interaction, located in the top portion of he structure.

Each different portion works for a purpose as they collectively work together to guide the occupants through the building.

Observation: allows the occupants to observe the art displayed within the architecture.

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Relaxation

C A M I L A

Relaxation: a threshold allowing the exterior to cut into interior giving the occupants various environments to delve into.

R E Q U E J O

Interaction: allows the occupants to interact with the gallery giving them the opportunity and tools to modify and add to the art displayed.

F A L C O N

Observation

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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Hotel Immersivo’s design concept arose from the question: What does a hotel for the new generation look like? To which we answered Rest + Play. The program intends to work for the new generation adjusting for the current needs of the people. The concept is a crossprogram between a hotel and an interactive art gallery.

Sketch Studies of the Interior Lobby Spaces U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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Perspective of the Exterior Gathering Spaces

Structure

Form

Ribcage

Skin

Hotel Immersivo provides the new generation more than space to rest but also a space to disconnect from the exterior world as the occupants can immersive themselves within the hotel.

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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Exploded Axo C A M I L A

02 COMMUNITY IN ROME In collaboration with JULIANA NOURY

R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Site: Rome, Italy Professor: ALFONSO PEREZ-MENDES Aerial Perspective

Design 07 | Fall 2021 11

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

A community in Rome explores the possibility of a modern intervention in a city that has experienced hundreds of years of history.

Located in the neighborhood of Regola situated in Rome, Ialy, the project consists of a cross program that includes residential , civic, commercial, and office spaces; it is tied together with a public space – plaza situated between these spaces. The two civic structures are composed of a program that works for the wellbeing of the community: a recreational center.

Office & Commercial

U N I V E R S I T Y

Residential & Commercial

O F F L O R I D A

Residential

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Civic Civic

Plan View

Rome

C A M I L A

Total Area 100,000 sq.ft Public Space 27,000 sq.ft

Residential 52%

Total Interior Construction 382,502 sq.ft

Civic 31%

Commercial 10%

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 3.8

Offices 7%

R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Perspective of the Plaza

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Skin

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C A M I L A

Ribcage

R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Sructure

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Section

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Street View

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Section

Observation

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FLORIDA LANDSCAPE: LA CHUA TRAIL Site: Gainesville, Florida Professor: CHARLIE HAILEY Design 05 | Fall 2020

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Located on the La Chua Trail near the Alachua Sink, the Florida Landscape project welcomes hydrologists and scientists with the purpose of investigation and education & stay and rest.

The structure is composed of a series of three modules extending further into the Alachua Sink.

The three modules serve three different purposes: rest, education, and observation. The rest module provides the occupants of a space to rest and stay overnight.

The education module allows the occupants a space to study the water.

The observation module provides the occupants with a space to stand still, observe and appreciate their surroundings.

Nature was the generator that designed the architecture of the structure. The architecture is designed in a way that allows its occupants to connect with the natural surroundings.

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Education

Process Sketches

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Rest

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Diagrammatic Study

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Section

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Section Perspective

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

It’s a misty morning. The hydrologist wakes up to the sound of the rain tapping on the aluminum roof. Tip Tap. 6 am. The sun’s rays shine in through the window between the wall and the roof. Puts on the scuba gear and walks towards the stairs. Walks past the laboratory and sense the smell of wet dirt. One step. Two steps. The buzzing of mosquitos and dragonflies cloud the mind. As the hydrologist approaches the viewing station, the beauty of the prairie overwhelms. Jumps in the water and is embraced by the muddy waters.

Realizes the water level has risen.

Time to examine the rainwater. Walks to towards the laboratory; the rainwater trickles from the roof into the vessel.

Diagrammatic Studies

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Education U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Observation

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Rest

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Plan

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04 U N I V E R S I T Y

LAKE EOLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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Design 06 | Spring 2021

Site: Orlando, Florida Professor: JOHN MAZE

F L O R I D A

The Lake Eola Performing Arts Center is located in the corner between Rosalind Ave. Washington St. and The structure stands across the street from Lake Eola which is the main attraction of the site. As it celebrates Lake Eola it invites its visitors to enjoy what it offers.

Diagrammatic Study

Bas Relief 2 0 2 2

P1

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O

P2

F A L C O N

P3

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The ground floor plan contains the base of the theatre backstage and the rooms. The first floor plan houses the theatre, backstage rooms, a lobby, and a cafe giftshop. The second floor plan contains the theatre’s second set of seats.

Administration and classrooms are also located on this floor. Here, there is the first level of the bridge which has two apertures providing a top view of the street below. The third floor plan consists of the rooftop terrace which contains an exterior performance space.

There is a skylight here that provides a top view of theatre stage.

The second level of the bridge is also located on this floor.

Site Collage

Ground Floor

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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Site Analysis

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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Section A

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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Section B

Perspective of the rooftop terrace

The structure’s main attraction is the rooftop terrace; it is directly connected to Lake Eola through a green rooftop bridge allowing it to extend its welcome to a broader public. The rooftop is accessible to all.

Brick Veneer Cavity Insulation Cavity Insulation Cavity Insulation Gypsum Board Wooden Panels

Bead of Adhesive

Wooden panels

Vented Airspace Sealant Bead of Adhesive Bead of Adhesive

Floor Assembly Floor Assembly Floor Assembly

Exploded Axo

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Aerial Perspective

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05 U N I V E R S I T Y

VERTICAL DATUM

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Design 04 | Spring 2020

F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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Professor: SARAH GAMBLE Lower Division

U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

Perspective Study

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Diagrammatic Study C A M I L A R E Q U E J O

This project explores concept of a vertical datum, and it consists of three nodes. The program focuses on the methods of practice, storage and performance related to the pole dance sport.

F A L C O N

Section

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ANALYSIS OF THE FAMILIAR Professor: BRADLEY WALTERS Lower Division Design 02 | Spring 2019

O F F L O R I D A

Analytical investigation of the interior and exterior mechanical workings of doorknobs and locks.

Utilized the analytical methods notation, drawing of and diagramming.

Analytical observation of the interaction between these objects and our daily activities.

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

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07 U N I V E R S I T Y

FAÇADE STUDY Vicenza Study Abroad Program Professor: MARTIN GOLD

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SKETCH | Fall 2021

F L O R I D A

The Façade Study was a part of the Sketching Thesis Assignment in the sketch class that I took during the Vicenza Study Abroad Program in Fall 2021. This collection of sketches study the various types of facades in several buildings located throughout Spain and Italy.

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Brick detail

Thin Brick

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O F A L C O N

Section A

Stone 30

Wooden Door

Stone

Plaster

Section B

Sunflower Tile Study

U N I V E R Roof Cladding S I T Y

Stone O F F L O R I D A

West Elevation Wood Panels CAPRICHO

Tower Material Study

Roof Cladding

Roof Cladding Brick Facade 2 0 2 2

Sunflower Tiles South-East Axo

Wooden Truss

West Section-Perspective

C A M I L A R E Q U E J O

Brick Roof Cladding

Window Screen

F A L C O N

North Elevation Window Steel Frame

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Camila Requejo Falcon

Bachelor of Design in Architecture 786.784.6980 Camilarequejo9@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/camila-requejo-12000b149