Portfolio 2023 · Carlos David Arcos Jácome

EDUCATION

2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022

+ Architecture - Bachelor Degree

Architecture and Urban Design School - Central University of Ecuador

+ Budgeting for social projects

Network Education - Peru

+ Academia FPP

Foundation for progress - Chile

+ Design of participatory and consultative processes “Asuntos del Sur”

+ Project management using Lean Project

DualSolutions

+ Sustainable development and global agendas for the development of citizen initiatives

Latin American Social Sciences Faculty (FLACSO)

+ International Cooperation and Financing for Development.

Ecuadorian Network for International Cooperation and Development

+ Architecture and Urban Design - Master Degree Politecnico di Milano

EXPERIENCE

+ Urban research coordinator

Observatory of the Production of Ecuadorian Territory

+ Associate consultant for the MCA sustainable settlements development

Consortium for Research and Development in the Andean Ecoregion

+ Associated Professor at Social Science area

Quito Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences

+ Coordinator of participatory design for Urban Laboratories

Habitar Colectivo NGO + Territorial Secretariat of Quito

+ Architectural designer and specialist in visualization 2D & 3D David Hidalgo Zunino architect - Ecuador

+ Architectural designer and specialist in visualization 2D & 3D SAM Design - Ecuador

+ Internship - Architectural designer of housing projects. AMASA architects - Mexico

+ Urban Design Competition Coordinator & Researcher

BURO DAP Foundation Development Architecture Planning - Colombia

+ Academic Internship - Architectural designer and visualization support ON-A - Spain

+ Sustainability Research Assistant

Alessio Battistella - Politecnito di Milano

+ Design assistant

Degli Esposti Architetti

SOTFWARE

+ MS Office

Word | Power Point | Excel + Adobe CC

Photshop | Illustrator | InDesing | Premier Pro | Lightroom + 2D / 3D

Autocad | Revit | Rhinoceros | Sketchup + Rendering

Lumion | Enscape | Vray + GIS

Qgis | Arcgis | Global Mapper

LANGUAJES & SKILLS

+ English - B2

+ Italian - B2 + Writing

+ Photography + Teaching + Branding

¿What is an authentic professional? “...is the one who demands himself more than society commonly tolerates.” - Helio Piñón.

Hi, my name is Carlos and this portfolio is a brief summary of the most outstanding projects that reflect my passion and dedication to discipline. ¡Thank you for considering my application!

Carlos David Arcos Jácome

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ACHIEVEMENTS

+ Honorable mention in the competition for the Quito Architecture Biennial.

Architecture and Urban Design School - Central University of Ecuador

+ 1st place in the design competition “Universal accessibility for the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences”

Central University of Ecuador

+ Vice President of the Student Association of the Central University of Ecuador Central University of Ecuador

+ Representative of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the University Projects Competition 2019

San Gregorio University of Portoviejo

+ 1st place in the international competition of regional architecture Oscar Hagerman Institute of Mexican Vaults and Regional Technologies

+ Vice President of the Foundation “Habitar Colectivo” Foundation “Habitar Colectivo”

+ Representative of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the Quito Architecture Biennial 2020

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism - Central University of Ecuador

+ Honorable mention in the ideas contest “Reactivating Milestones” Idea + Action competitions

+ 1st Place in the International Architecture and Design Competition Conservation Center for Manaus, Brazil D & A Publishers

+ Honorable mention in The Challenge: a look at the Latin American reality INNBOX - International contest

+ Finalist in the Citython Lublin 2021

EIT Urban Mobility, Polythecnic Univerisity of Catalunya and CARNET

+ 1st Place in the MIVAR Museum - Design Competition Construction and Sustainability Studio - Politecnico di Milano

+ Finalist in the International Architecture and Design Competition: Ghanna Innovation Farm

Young Architect Competitions (YAC)

+ Selected student for Founded Architecture Workshop - ETSAM, Madrid. Politecnico di Milano

+ 1st place in the ranking of students selected for the Advanced School of Architecture Politecnico di Milano

PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCES

2017

+ Project distinction in the book “Project and process. An approach to project methodologies”

Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism - Central University of Ecuador

2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022

+ Co-author of the book “Mancomunidad Chocó Andino. Territory, rights, and duties. Manual for its inhabitants”

Observatory of the Production of Ecuadorian Territory

+ Guest lecturer at the 1st National Congress of Young Researchers Catholic University of Cuenca

+ Project selected at the 2nd International Landscape Congress Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

+ Academic research published in the book “Territory and Heritage” Centre for Social Studies in Latin America

+ Selected lecturer at the 4th International Congress of Research and Design Faculty of Architecture - Technical University of Ambato

+ Publication of academic research and analysis of architecture works of Quito’s historic centre.

“Transformations” Academic catalogue. Quito Pan American Architecture Biennial - XXVI edition

+ Guest lecturer at the architecture and urbanism program “Actions to improve streets”

Civilgeenering - Dominican Republic

+ Collaborative research in the book “Life under quarantine conditions” Buro DAP Latin America and Urban Mapping Agency

+ Guest lecturer at the art and urbanism program “Community development for better cities”

“Watercolor City” - Radio Victoria

+ Selected lecturer at the 4th International Congress ann Workshop: Resilient Cities San Buenaventura University - Cartagena, Colombia

+ Collaborative research in the book “New fle

Buro DAP Latin America

+ Selected lecturer at the 3rd Congress of Landscape Teaching and Research (III-EEIP) Landscape Institute of the School of Architecture - University of Cordoba

+ Selected lecturer at the 7th International Congress of Architecture and Environment: “Diversity and Convergence”

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

+ Guest lecturer at the academic event: “Divergences”

National Organization of Architecture Students

Collective Residence San Francisco

Pavilions UNO-YAF

Information Center for Pululahua

Spain Station Reactivation

Collective Housing “La Tola”

Public space “La Arcadia”

Intra-urban Centralities

Territory, Rights and Duties

FEDIMETAL Kindergarten “Libertad”

Project and Process T2

CCM The building that resists

Silos Buenos Aires, Arg.

MIVAR

Milan, Italy University

Universal Accessibility FCSH

MOVILAT

IFA-FINSA Education and Landscape

Territory and Herritage

Exodus and Collapse

Quarantine writings

“Contrasts” Uyuni Salt Flat Shelter

COAM - Madrid Intervention

Citython Lublin Ghanna Innovation Farm

INNBOX The challenge

Aurea tower Oaxaca, Mx

[RE+] CONSERVATION CENTER

Design Competition for Students 1st place

Year: 2021

Team: Carlos Arcos, Byron Cadena, Rafael Suarez Role: Concept Idea, Diagrams and Visualization.

Amazon is a place that needs new ways to be intervened. Different ways to work in contrast with the many wounds inflicted by humanity.

Through the longitudinal layout of the architectural program on the entrance way, it defines an edge that makes visible the contrast between the intervened area and nature. This linear distribution allows a seam between both sides, thanks to the implementation of spaces with which users can travel the entire project.

The program layout allows the disposal of the deforested land as a space for the regeneration of the lost vegetation.

While the mere fact of not intervening in the place would eventually make nature recover, the project seeks to go further. Through the implementation of translucent surfaces, the project routes are complemented. It allows enhancing the regeneration of the ecosystem, in short, medium, and long-term stages. As a result, the implementation of these strategies makes it possible to restore the ecosystem and the enclave produced by the harmful interference of the past.

Team: Carlos Arcos · Rodrigo Velasco · Pavithra Swaminathan

Role: Concept Idea, Sustainable Strategies, Diagrams and Detailed Plans.

Architecture and its static features are forced to change over time and adapt to new circumstances. These are the circumstances of the MIVAR building, a building that over the years has had to adapt to the different needs of its users. The last stage of adaptation will be the most important, as it involves a total change in uses and in the number and type of potential users. Therefore, this requires a reformulation of its spaces and its envelope. Which at the same time implies a reformulation of the amount of light needed for each space. The project strategy takes as its starting point the precise and intelligent control of light input. On one hand, within the building selected to develop administrative and commercial activities, the interior spaces are redistributed and the north facade is slightly modified. So, the spaces whose need for light is higher are located on the edges, and the spaces with less need for light, are located in the center.

II. TV Exhibition

Lateral

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IV. Water sustainability cycle

Main exhibition 34

LANDSCAPE

LANDSCAPE

Main exhibition 34 11 11 12 12

Biodigester Pond for Ditch in Rainwater Movement Cistern

12 5 7 9 11 13 15

ANALYSISANDSTRATEGIES

ANALYSISANDSTRATEGIES

Take advantage of visuals towards the forest

Take advantage of visuals towards the forest

Block eastern strong wind during cold season

Block eastern strong wind during cold season

Demolition or replacement Sunpath: allow sun radiation in inhabitated spaces

Demolition or replacement Sunpath: allow sun radiation in inhabitated spaces

I. Location

I. Location sustainability cycle

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Use southern wind to ventilate during hot season

ZONINGANDLIGHTING

ZONINGANDLIGHTING

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TV Exhibition

TV Exhibition

Gallery hall

Toilets

LIGHTINGACTIONS

A I L M O N P

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LIGHTINGACTIONS

Library Bike bar/workshop Projections Radio Exhibition Electrical room Storage

Caretaker’s apartment

Caretaker’s apartment

Gallery hall V. Current state and analysis VI. Zoning and

Lateral lighting south

Lateral lighting south

Cafeteria

Linux group Conference room Electrical room Wardrobe Cistern

N N

Lateral lighting north

N N

Main exhibition lightingLight reflecting space 34

LANDSCAPEANDSUSTAINABILITY

LANDSCAPEANDSUSTAINABILITY

Biodigester

Pond for water storage

Ditch in central strip

Rainwater harvesting

Movement of fence

6

Wetland water treatment system

8 10

12 5 7 9 11 13 1516

Vegatable garden Energy generator from metan gas

12 14

Use of rainwater for toilets and greenery

Public park

Cistern Pneumatic pump

I L M O N P J H K VII. Additions and interventions VIII. Final proposal Bioclimatic Design

Existing concrete beam

Existing concrete beam

Window Schuco AWS 70.HI Uvalue=0.92

Sheet-metal strip

Epoxic finish by Stonhard: Stonres "Moss" color

Light concrete 12cm

Precast reinforced concrete 6cm

EPS Blocks 20cm

Precast reinforced concrete 6cm

+8.55 +4.33 +0.10 -2.90

Rough cast plaster finish

Metal flashing

Sheet-metal gutter strip

Hinge

Modulit 500 LP 1.1x1.2m

Operable

Modulit 500 LP 1.1x1.2m

Opening profile

Metal flashing

Rough cast plaster finish

Viroc cladding rojo. 0.9x1.2m

Metal flashing

Window Schuco AWS 70.HI Uvalue=0.92

Viroc cladding rojo. 3x1.2m

"I" profileIPE160

Wooden door class 3

Metal plate 12x20cm Concrete pavement

+4.33

SOUTH FACADE SCALE: 1:20 02

Epoxic finish floor Window Schuco AWS 70.HI Uvalue=0.92

Wood support window frame

Existing concrete column

Wooden floor

SP AL 120x80

Separation profile

SDS extensive substrate Plant pot

Gravel fill 8cm

"U" profile - UPE100

"U" profile - UPE80

Modulit 500 LP 1.1x1.20

Fastener

Double gypsum board. 2cm Rock wool 5cm

Wooden stud. 12cm

Gypsum board. 2cm

Existing concrete

U-value 0.92

0,25 0,25 0,25 0,25 0,25 0.25

U-value 0.92 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

U-value 0.92 2.95 1.10 U-value 1.20 3.45 0.00 U-value 1.20 3.45 0.00 Gravelballast6 cm First

0,2 0,05 +4.65 +0.10

2.95 1.10

FIRST FLOOR SCALE: 1:20 03

0,55 0,3 0,2 0,19 2,32 0,25 0,32 0,12 1,12 1,83 0,2 0,42 0,23 0,32 0,12 1,12 1,66 0,2 0,3 0,23 0,33 0,27 0,46 0,65 1,20 1,20 1,00 1,20 0,40 0,26 0,9 1,79 0,4 0,35 0,79 0,12 1,10 1,10 1,10 0,15 0,30 0,45 0,15 1,20 1,20 1,00 1,20 0,32 0,12 0,9 0,9 0,9 A A'

U-value 0.20

U-value 0.92

OFF-GRID COMMUNITIES

Academic Workshop Advanced School of Architecture

Year: 2022

Team: Carlos Arcos - Simon Muller Alessia Sassone - Alina Kim

Ummi Zakir - Shiryu Kawamura

Role: Concept Idea, Sustainable Strategies, Architectural Design, Visualization and Kinetic Skin Design.

The design strategy devised, particularly for the location in Chennai, India, aims to realize an eco-sustainable housing project, compatible not only with the particular environmental conditions of the area, but also with the difficult social realities of the slums, plagued by both the housing problem and the presence of dangerous diseases such as malaria.

The initial approach was the study of vernacular housing types, which led to an understanding of the useful passive and active strategies to be adopted in the design and also to the local materials with a low environmental impact.

The most detailed part of the design concerns the panel system, that is imagined as breathable and adaptable skin wrapping itself around the skeleton of the living units. The system, inspired by tradition Jaali screens commonly found in the southern regions of India, is therefore a skin protecting from rain and from direct sunlight, allowing for a shaded and ventilated space within. The panels are reactive, opening and closing depending on the rain and weather directions, but always permitting ventilation and light penetration.

The panel composition consists of a wood skin system, malleable and flexible taking inspiration from typical weaved palm frond cladding used in vernacular tropical housing.

3000.00 6000.00 3000.00 3000.00 1575.00 7575.00 2000.00

Natural Ventilation

1650.00

12000.00 6000.00 3000.00 3000.00

3000.00 2075.00 4000.00

7575.00 3850.00 6000.00 3000.00 3800.00

12000.00 7575.00

1575.00 4000.00 2000.00

Users: 4 Size: 60 sqm

Ground floor columns

Ground floor beams

First floor columns

First floor beams Kinetic skin

Primary and Secondary roof structure

Unit Physical Model

Kinetic Facade Physical Model

Kinetic facade movement

Elemental movement - Arduino model *generated with the software codification

Kinetic Facade Performance

Kinetic Facade Physical Model

LA RÍA A LA MONTAÑA”

City Hall Competition

Vigo City Hall, Galicia, Spain (In-progress)

Year: 2022 Team: Carlos Arcos · Byron Cadena · Kevin Guerrero Role: Sustainable Strategies, Bioclimatic Design, Diagrams, General Plans and Details.

This project is located along the banks of the Vigo Estuary and close to the mountains. The buildings are located in the mountain using layers that, like layers of sediment, are integrated into the mountain as if it were a portion of the same that was always there. As the volumes move away from the sea, their form decomposes, generating more voids oriented by the technical needs of the spaces in the architectural program. The composition’s heterogeneous voids allow us to glimpse the mountains and integrate the proposed buildings into the existing landscape. As a result, the building merges with the landscape, while visually connecting the two most significant natural elements of Teis: the estuary and the mountain. The proposal arises from an analysis of the environment, local architecture, and its most relevant natural elements. A study that builds upon the existing one in order to provide the foundations for the future of the Marine Research Institute.

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General Plan

PUBLIC USE

1A - HALL ACCESSES - 498m2

1B - COFFE SHOP - 216m2

1C - MULTIFUNCTIONAL ROOMS - 200m2

1D - LIBRARY - 108m2

1E - BOOK STORAGE - 72m2

1F - CULTURAL SPACE - 182m2

1G - ROOMS - 72m

MAIN SPACES

2A - SEMINAR AND MEETING ROOMS - 234m2

2B - MULTIFUCTIONAL TOOMS - 72m2

2C - INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH - 720m2

2D - COMMON RESEARCH SPACE - 2160m2

2E - CDP ROOM - 113m2

2F - RESEARCH GROUPS ROOMS - 144m2

2G - ADMINISTRATION ROOMS - 420m2

2H - COUNCIL AND VISITING ROOM - 27m2

2I - LABORATORIES - 3348m2

2J - WORKSHOPS - 1269m2

2K - STORAGE - 1200m2

2L - CLEANING ROOMS - 155m2

COMPLEMENTARY SPACES

3A - AQUARIUMS - 800m2

3B - PILOT PLANT - 1300m2

3C - TECHNICAL ROOMS - 560m2

4A - WAREHOUSE - 1625m2

4B - PARKING PLACES - 200u

Architectural Program

Bioclimatic Design - Section

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

Energía Agua Materiales Residuos 40% 96% 75% 45% 75%

REFERENCIA CERTIFICACIÓN “A” PROPUESTA

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

Thermal Insolation Natural Light Collection Cross Ventilation

Optimal Protection Based on Orientation

Vegetation for Microclimate Generation Green House Effect

PASSIVE

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

Thermal Insolation

Thermal Insolation

Thermal Insolation

Sustainability Strategies

Natural Light Collection Cross Ventilation

Optimal Protection Based on Orientation

Vegetation for Microclimate Generation Green House Effect

Optimal Protection Based on Orientation Vegetation for Microclimate Generation Green House Effect

ENERGY 100 50 25

75 00

-50%

*Heating demand is 65% less than the minimum energy efficiency value of a nZEB building.

*Heating demand is 65% less than the minimum

ACTIVE SYSTEMS

Energy Collection with Solar Panels

Free-Cooling High Efficienty Production Machines Fans Ventilation Motion Detectors Lights in Common Spaces

ENERGY 100 50 25

75 00

-50%

*Heating demand is 65% less than the minimum energy efficiency value of a nZEB building.

ENERGY 100 50 25

75 00

-75%

*The use of biomoase in the Galician forest, the use of geothermal energy through the use of wells in the Estuary and photovoltaic capture, is reduced to 96% of energy, achieving an energy rating building A.

The sustainability of the building is understood in a global way: energy, water, materials and waste. In addition, a social point of view is integrated that together generates a proposal with high impact reduction that a conventional building implies. This ensures environmental certification A.

PASSIVE SYSTEMS

Optimal Protection Based on Orientation Vegetation for Microclimate Generation Green House Effect

*Heating demand is 65% less than the minimum energy efficiency value of a nZEB building. *The use of biomoase in the Galician forest, the use of geothermal energy through the use of wells in the Estuary and photovoltaic capture, is reduced to 96% of energy, achieving an energy rating building A.

Optimal

RESEARCH

WRITINGS & PUBLICATIONS

Project and Process

An Approach to Project Methodologies

Quito · Ecuador

Year: 2017

Role: Design project selected

Chocó Andino Commonwealth Territory, Rights and Duties. Manual for its Inhabitants

Quito · Ecuador

Year: 2018

Role: Research assitant, data visualization, and graphic support

Year: 2017

Role: Research article selected

Year: 2020

Year: 2020 Role: Research collaborator, data visualization, and graphic support

Year: 2021 Role: Data visualization, graphic support and content management

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