This portfolio presents a curated selection of professional and academic work that reflects my evolving design journey—from my role as a Junior Architect at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to my graduate studies at UCLA Architecture and Urban Design. At BIG, I gained invaluable experience working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, contributing to projects that pushed the boundaries of architecture, sustainability, and storytelling.
Building on that foundation, my time at UCLA has allowed me to further explore critical design thinking, experimental processes, and urban innovation. Together, these experiences have shaped my holistic and forward-thinking approach to architecture that is both conceptually rigorous and grounded in realworld application.
**Please note that all images depicted are self produced, unless
practice
Bjarke Ingels Group
AURA Lagoon Reykjavik, Iceland
A commission project for a developer client in Iceland to create a lagoon in a forest. The premise is to create another namesake brand of lagoons, similar to existing ones like the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon already present in Iceland. The idea of the project is like the Aurora in the Sky, the Aura Lagoon shall extend into the landscape without a noticeble beginning or ending. The topography allows the visitor to experience the body of water cutting in to the rock while at the same time being lifted into the tree tops at the other end. Right in the middle of the journey the water edge merges with the landscape to allow for the visitor to experience the surrounding nature on eyeheight.
Involvement in the Project includes:
-Visual Renderings
-Site Visit and Verifications
-Research and Analysis
-3D Massing Studies
-Design Development
-Client Meeting Preparations
-Interior and Exterior Design
Drawing Credit: Private Consultant
Diagram
Exterior Views
Project Stone
Helsinki, Finland
This is a commission project for a developer client, who wants to create a mix-use office building in the heart of Helsinki. The aim of the project is to create a footprint which respects the neighboring buildings while at the same time being able to translate all incoming traffic directions on this city plaza. At the same time an underground connection shall be established between the Amos Rex and the new building. The ground floor shall be inviting for the public as well as transparent and accessible from all sides. The height of this floor shall correspond to the lowest building height of the Amos Rex. The top floor / roof shall be publically accessible as well. The proposed height is allowing for a panoramic view point which overlooks the rest of the area without being higher than the highest building “Hotel Torni”.
Involvement in the Project includes:
-Visual Renderings
-Research and Analysis
-3D Massing Studies
-Design Development
-Client Meeting Preparations
-Interior and Exterior Design
Massing Studies
Massing Build-up
Massing Build-up
Massing Build-up
Massing Build-up
Exterior Views
Vltava Philharmonic Prague, Czechia
The project is for the city of Prague and their very first Philharmonic, home to their musicians and orchestra. The Vltava Philharmonic is composed as a meandering journey from riverbank to rooftop. Public flows and belvedere plazas unite the city life of Prague to music within. Its halls are formed for sight, fine-tuned for sound, and orchestrated for functionality and connectivity. From this rhythmic structure, a symphony of colonnades and balconies extend as platforms for public life. Expressive yet pragmatic, the new philharmonic will ascend to form a key landmark for Prague. From river to roof.
Involvement in the Project includes:
-Facade Visual Renderings
-Research and Analysis on Facade
-3D Massing Studies
-Design Development
-Exterior Renderings of the Facade and Overall Composition
-Coordination between 3D Modelling Teams
Program Diagram Solidity Diagram
View Exterior View
Jurong Lake District, Singapore
Genesis Flagship, Korea
academia
University of California Los Angeles
Retroactive Repurposing
This project explores the idea of repurposing by understanding the existing vernacular present on the site. Through the use of geometries derived from plan and elevational references, certain interventions emerge. In the spirit of giving back to the Borgo Villa and re-introducing its lost history, these new structures contain new kinds of programs that revitalize the community as a whole. For instance, a new outdoor/indoor dining area is now attached to the old semi-underground one, and the Enoteca is now also celebrated a new space that considers both the existing structure with the new. The relationship between the interior and exterior are materially interlaced, with nuances that emerge from its geometry. The idea of the mass interventions is to slightly alter to elevational reading of the site as whole, but still keep its spirit present by respecting the existing datum.
Exterior Rendering showing overall composition of Karma Borgo Villa with the additions.
a spatial intervention.
Interior rendering of the Main Villa, highlighting the void as
Exterior perspective of the main villa interventions, adjacent to the old winery in the back.
Interior rendering of the enoteca with emphasis on extending the existing facade and creating more interior space.
Exterior view of the enoteca.
Exterior view of the apartment building and the additional space derived from the existing geometries.
Interior view of the apartment building, with the addition of a “gallery” type space.
Elevational diagrams of the interventions adjacent to their existing counterpart.
Sticks & Stones
This architectural proposal for a market & culinary hub in Gyumri, Armenia, draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural history, seismic resilience, and artisanal craft traditions. The design articulates a rhythmic sequence of pitched volumes clad in striated concrete, evoking the tactile character of tuff stone—a material historically significant in Armenian architecture. The arched openings, tinted in warm pinks and deep reds, reinterpret the traditional Armenian arch, a ubiquitous element in Gyumri’s historical fabric. These apertures soften the monolithic presence of the building, creating thresholds that are both monumental and inviting. The gradient hues of pink reference the volcanic tuff stone seen throughout Gyumri, resonating emotionally with the people of the city. These tones not only celebrate local material traditions but also offer a vibrant, contemporary reinterpretation that connects emotionally with the community, particularly in a city shaped by both resilience and renewal following the 1988 earthquake. Internally, the structure opens into a flexible communal space, with natural light pouring in through vaulted roof forms, fostering a sense of openness and collective gathering. This building aspires to be a cultural anchor—rooted in place, expressive in form, and deeply responsive to the spirit of Gyumri.
Exterior Rendering showing overall composition of the market proposal, with emphasis on materiality and form.
Partner Project w/ Kayla Hou
Exterior perspective of the south side of the market, showing the carved out public spaces in relation to the overall form.
Overall elevation showing the rhythm of the openings in relation to one another.
Drawing Credit: Kayla Hou
Overall elevation showing the rhythm of the openings as well as how it adjusts against the existing building.
Exterior corner rendering showing the adjacent streets and how it integrates to the surrounding context.
Drawing Credit: Kayla Hou
Entry way rendering showing the interior vaults and openings. Interior rendering of the market space, with the vaults and the space’s relation to the exterior plaza.
Exterior perspective of the plaza area and how the structures that emerge from the ground can be used in different ways.
View showing the seating area adjacent to the interior and exterior market spaces.
Tale of Two Volumes
The idea of the project is to split one mass into two parts. One for a tall and skinny tower, which comprises of private programs such as laboratories and offices, and the other a more monolithic and heavy volume, which contains public programs such as the auditorium and exhibition spaces. The dichotomy between the two volumes exist in its geometric form and spatial program, but with respect to the existing silos. The skin quality is to express the filtering of the light from the tower onto the site. The “in between” areas are where the silos are located, which also act as a public space that meanders between the two worlds. The tall tower expresses an iconicity within Culver City, while the larger volume next to it acts as a counter balance that almost grounds the entire site and project as a whole.
Rendering showing the two volumes and the silos that live in between them.
Exterior
Perspective image showing the laboratories, located in the skinny tower.
Section Diagram showing the different programs in the tower.
Exterior rendering showing the intersectional space between the two towers and the existing silos.
Plan showing the programmatic organization of the ground floor , which includes a lobby and outdoor plaza.
Stacked Micros
This housing project focuses on the courtyard typology, with an interest in rethinking it’s program into a more cooperative organization around three courtyards, all of which are shared in the complex. By taking the typical courtyard apart and redistributing each individual unit into micro units, this results in a courtyard that is expanded and specialized. Additionally, this also implies a more cooperative function whereby each unit has a common “middle” room that serves as a convertible/shared area in order to accommodate family/visiting people or semi long term expansion. The courtyard communal spaces are then centered around three cylindrical objects that connect each cluster, and are shared throughout the entire complex. This apartment building intends to maximize the use of the througlot space by containing thirty-six micro units that focus on functionalism yet still keeping each unit individualized, by having their own private 4 walls.
Exterior view of the complex showing the relationship of the units with the community area in the middle.
The overall form in relation to the vertical circulation via the cylinders in the middle.
lifestyle with the community areas on the first floor and private unites on the second floor.
Interior
The exterior shape shape showing the offsets and how the units are stacked.
Interior lifestyle with the addition of the basement parking lot .
Programs include: community kitchen, convenience store, lap pool and study rooms.
Typical assemblage of the micro-unit.
Micro-units that connect with each other via walkways or the cylinders in the middle.
Stack relationship between the different micro-units.
CC
Camille Castillo
2152 N Sunset Farm Place Kuna, ID 83634
208.637.5117
camillecast1221@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/camillecast21
EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles
Masters in Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago
Expected Graduation : June 2025
Current GPA: 3.97/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Architecture GPA: 3.93/4.0
Summa Cum Laude with College Distinctions
EXPERIENCE
Bjarke Ingels Group | Junior Architect June 2023 - August 2024
• Created a proposal draft for a lagoon project in Selfoss, Iceland and spearheading the master 3D file and high definition renderings for the overall project.
• Aided in the Design Documentation phase of the facade design for the Vltava Philharmonic in Prague.
• Utilized Rhino and Enscape softwares to generate extensive renderings and drawings to show to client meetings, as well as internal meetings regarding the design.
• Created analytical and detail diagrams and sketches for international competitions such as the Jurong Lake District Masterplan.
• Generated high quality renderings for material and spatial studies for the Hyundai Genesis Project in South Korea.
UCLA School of Architecture | Office Aid September 2021 - May 2023
• Promoting school programs by encouraging prospective students and supporting current students with administrative needs.
• Assisting the communications team by providing marketing support for over 10 public events.
Vinci-Hamp Architects Junior Designer September 2018 - August 2021
• Utilized Revit Software and AutoCAD for a variety of 6 institutional, museum, preservation, and residential project types.
• Produced drawings for 10+ clients, and created 3D models/renderings from Revit.
• Independently maintained the firm’s online platform and social media bi-weekly.
UIC School of Architecture Office Aid October 2017-May 2018
• Aided 3 architecture instructors with personal projects and supported events to streamline school processes.
• Front desk duties such as answering phone calls and returning emails.
CLUAA | Project Intern June 2016-August 2018
• Assisted in a New York competition where we ranked top 5 with the theme “Reimagine the Canals” against 145 entries.
• Worked with a team of 4 to create architectural drawings for the Lisbon Triennale and Seoul Architecture Biennial.
• Created 3D models through Rhino Software and graphics through Adobe Illustrator.
SKILLS
BIM & 3D Modeling Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros
Graphics Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Hand Sketching, Painting, Wordpress
Platforms Microsoft Office, Windows and OSX Operating Systems, Bluebeam Revu Other Model Making, Laser Cutting/Engraving, Photography, Beaver Builder
Languages English (primary), Tagalog (native), Spanish (2-year college experience)
HONORS
2025 CMACN Scholarship for Graduate Students
2025 Metropolis Magazine Top 100 Graduating Students Feature
