Christopher Diaz Portfolio

christopher dííaz

architecture portfolio

2019-2024

selected works

about me big bear city, ca cd062700@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-diaz-019805288 (909) 436-0442 +2

biography

Hello I am Christopher Diaz, I am a graduate student at California Baptist University with a passion for architecture and design. Raised in Big Bear, California, I gained hands-on construction experience through my family’s small business. A summer internship further shaped my vision for innovative and sustainable design solutions.

As I continue my studies, I’m excited to make a difference in the world of architecture.

I want to design buildings that not only look good but also make people’s lives better. Collaborating with others who share my values, I hope to create a future where architecture is a force for positive change.

language

english 99%

software

spanish 99%

revit

autocad

illustrator

indesign

sketchup

enscape

rhino

photoshop

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Wrightwood, CA 2023 5th Year Graduate Design Studio Memory Care Facility

Riverside, CA 2023 Undergraduate 4th Year Charter School

Cambridge, MA 2022 Undergraduate 4th Year Christian Study Center

Hyde Park, CHI 2021 Undergraduate 3rd Year Live/Work Facility

memoryscape

riverside school of ecology

skywell

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hyde park house of art

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Redlands, CA 2022 Undergraduate 3rd Year Performance Hall

Cal Baptist, CA 2020 Undergraduate 1st Year Conceptual Process

Riverside, CA 2020 Undergraduate 1st Year Poetry Foundation

the precipice

aggregate shape manipulation

framing space for poetry

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sketches Florance-Rome-Sienna, Italy 2022 Undergraduate 3rd Year International Seminar

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memoryscape Location: Wrightwood, Ca Year: 2023 5th Year Graduate Design Studio Category: Memory Care Facility

The design is a blend of nature and architecture, with an angled and staggered layout that follows the rhythms of the landscape to create an environment that fosters a sense of security, calm, and well-being.

The facility includes four modules, each thoughtfully designed with mirrored layouts, strategically staggered, and interconnected through a zigzag path, which, when combined with monitored courtyards, creates a dynamic space that offers therapeutic benefits for residents with Alzheimer’s.

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SITE BOUNDARIES

VECTOR LINE FOOTPRINT

SEGMENT FOR VIEWS

OUTSIDE CIRCULATION

ROOF & WINDOW STRUCTURE +7

section

north elevation

birds eye view +8

Roof 12' - 0" Level 1 0' - 0"

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first floor plan +9

1/32" = 1'-0"

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02 STANDARD SITE BLOCK

INDENT OUTDOOR SPACES FOR VIEWS AND NATURAL DAYLIGHT

CARVE/ANGLE FOR VENTILATION AND ROOF RAINWATER HARVEST SYSTEM

1ST PLACE STUDENT AWARD

FEATURED ON:

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SPINE & STAIR EMBELLISHMENT FOR OUTSIDE INTERACTION

riverside school of ecology Location: Riverside Ca Year: 2023 Undergraduate 4th Year Design Studio Category: Charter School

The Riverside School of Ecology seeks to create a collaborative school environment that utilizes nature to promote the well-being of students, and through its linear design that stretches along the longitudinal axis, it coincides with the best sun orientation, views, and winds. The thick intersecting wall defines the axis while creating pockets that overlook into outdoor areas. The two distinct linear masses slope on opposite ends to show movement but, more importantly, allow the outside to come indoors.

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design for well-being

design for equitable community

birds eye view + 18

design for water

north east elevation

site plan + 19

first floor plan

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second floor plan

third floor plan

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elevation & section detail + 22

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longitudinal section

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03 skywell Location: Cambridge Year: 2022 Undergraduate 4th Year Design Studio Category: Christian Study Center

The Skywell Christian Study Center aims to strengthen the connection between God and the human spirit through holistically ascending the user towards the heavens.

The exterior and interior both express an ascension upwards towards the chapel space where inside you will find a scenic view of pure sky which references when Jesus ascended to the heavens and clouds.

Essentially creating curiosity for the non believers and opening them up to Gods beauty.

Acts 1:9, ESV: And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

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parti

external form ascension

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chapel courtyard (open to below) seminar & office spaces library w/ main entry lecture & prefunction

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first floor plan

second floor plan

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logitudinal section

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hyde park house of art Location: Hyde Park, Chicago IL Year: 2021 Undergraduate 3rd Year Design Studio Category: Live/work facility

Hyde Park House of Art seeks to create a live/work environment that inspires creativity and, through its design it outwardly expresses the art within. This facility draws people in by the publication of artwork through work area windows and allows for the discovery of local talented artist.

PRIMARY BLOCK (PUBLIC SPACE)

SECONDARY BLOCK (RES. SPACE)

PROTRUDE ENTERANCE & ROOF

OUTSIDE CIRCULATION

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Allows for natural light inside the building, specifically the gallery areas.

Intended to outwardly express the art inside and could act as attraction for the public.

Located in the residential area and is a window that contextualizes small openings as it moves closer to the gallery areas.

Directly accessible from the lounge area and allows for clear views around the site.

Windows located on the front faces of the building are intended to showcase the artist’s work from within.

Encourages pedestrian iteraction by having a gathering spot and creates an experiential walk through the tunnel near the enterance.

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GALLERY SPACE WORK STUDIOS LIVING AREA MAIN CIRCULATION OFFICE & COLLABORATION ROOMS

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first floor plan

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third floor plan

sixth floor plan

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05 the precipice Location: Redlands Year: 2022 Undergraduate 3rd Design Studio Category: Performing Arts Center

The Precipice Performance Hall deflects the busy city through its major masses to create zones of peace & solitude, and through its design which honors and references the past, it attracts guests to the edge to gaze beyond as both observer and observed.

The Precipice Performance Hall is inspired by creating memorable experiences through several look out points. With its location being at the heart of Redlands, it is constantly flowing with people from the nearby train station and highway.

Although these areas tend to be the loudest, The Precipice Performance Hall deflects the noise through its angled mass and its absorptive materiality.

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first floor plan

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REGIONAL SCALE CITY PLAN SCALE PLAN

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONVEHICULAR CIRCULATION SEASONAL SHADOWS

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PRIVATE SPACES

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VIEWS FROM SITE WIND SPEED

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WIND SPEED

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MASSING STUDY PERFORMANCE

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RESEARCH COLLECTION (4,0005SF) RESEARCH COLLECTION (4,000 SF) 1 8 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL 8 SF) (1,160 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL (1,160 SF) ENTRY (500 SF) ENTRY (500 SF)5 SF) 2 6 SF)PUBLIC COLLE TION (8,000 SF) 6 PUBLIC COLLE TION 9 (8,000 9 CIRCULATION/SERVICE CIRCULATION/SERVICE ENTRY (1,740 SF) ENTRY (1,740 SF) GALLERY (5,000 SF) GALLERY (5,000 PERFORMANCE (2,100 SF) PERFORMANCE (2,100 SF) (232 SF) CAFE (2,000 SF) CAFE (2,000 SF)7 3 7 10 TOILETS 10 TOILETS (232 SF) EXTERIOR COURTYARD (1,800 SF) EXTERIOR COURTYARD (1,800 SF) 4 11 WALLS/STRUCTURE (928 SF) 11 WALLS/STRUCTURE (928 SF)

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RESEARCH 5 COLLECTION

RESEARCH COLLECTION

PUBLIC COLLECTION

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GALLERY

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ENTRY

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aggregative shape manipulation Year: 2019 Undergraduate 2nd Year Design Studio

1:1:1/2 BASE

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ROTATE

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CITY SCALE PLAN

NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE PLAN

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ENTRY (500 SF) GALLERY (5,000 SF) CAFE (2,000 SF) EXTERIOR COURTYARD (1,800 SF)

RELATIONSHIP STUDY

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RESEARCH COLLECTION (4,000 SF) PUBLIC COLLE TION (8,000 SF) PERFORMANCE (2,100 SF)

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This project was focused on shape generation, subsequent duplication and positioning of aggregate forms in unique context. Each form features a strong resemblance within its region. The third rotated aggregate was placed in scene with Calatrava’s Twisting Torso design, while the first and second aggregates intentionally reflect their background.

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MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL (1,160 SF) CIRCULATION/SERVICE ENTRY (1,740 SF) TOILETS (232 SF) WALLS/STRUCTURE (928 SF)

CIRCULATION

MECHANICAL /ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRY

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SEASONAL SHADOWS

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RESEARCH COLLECTION PUBLIC COLLECTION

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TOILETS

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framing space for poetry Location: Riverside, California Year: 2019 Undergraduate First Year Design Studio Category: Poetry Foundation

By framing/stacking various volumes, a sense of tranquility is formed through the increase of natural light and views.

The main objective for the Riverside Poetry foundation design is to create an experience for the viewer by bringing the outside in. By manipulating volumes and stacking them into three floors the poetry foundation is able to account for better views and lighting of all four sides of the site, framing the city.

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section perspective SECTION PERSPECTIVE

NORTH north elevationELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION

west elevation

WEST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

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08 sketches Location: Italy Year: 2022 Undergraduate 3rd Design Studio Category: International seminar

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thank you. you 2019-2024

m.arch graduate