Cristobal Flores Architectural Portfolio

ABOUT

I’m Cristobal Flores, and I’m currently a 5th-year Architecture student at the University of Arizona, College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture. Originally from Nogales, Mexico, I moved to Arizona at the age of 17, fostering strong ties to the Mexican-American community.

In the architecture field I’m highly motivated and I have experience in assisting with research and design projects. Proven track record of completing tasks accurately and efficiently and meeting deadlines. Eventually I would like to work in Residential Architecture, especially in custom homes, handling real estate investments and developments. I’m passionate about architecture and making a positive impact in the community.

SKILLS

Rhinoceros 3D Modeling - Enscape/Lumion Rendering Workflow

Rhinoceros 2D Drafting - Adobe Illustrator Workflow

InDesign Skills for page Layouts

Revit and AutoCAD Construction Documents

SketchUp 3D Modeling

Adobe Suite Model Making

Photography

Welding / Woodworking

Well organized, Self-motivated and good communicator

CONTACT

(520) 561-6637

cristobalfloresm00@gmail.com

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Native English

Bilingual

Pima Community College

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture

Expected graduation May 2024

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

EXPERIENCE

May 2022 - Present Research Assistant

Beth Weinstein, Tucson, AZ

Creating Detailed 3d Models piecing together evidence from various data sources and media (Rhino).

Creating Detailed Illustrations ( Rhino > Illustrator).

Develop Graphic Layouts (InDesign).

Document Illustration Permissions for the forthcoming book Architecture + Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time (Routledge 2024).

March 2023 - August 2023

Architecture Intern

Cristian Rivera , Nogales, SON

Developed technical drawings and 3D models using Rhino, Enscape, and Revit software.

Prepared presentations to present designs to clients.

Performed site visits to determine potential solutions. Created detailed plans based on client requirements.

October 2023 - December 2023

Tucson Planning Commission Co-Facilitator

City of Tucson Planning Commission, Tucson, AZ

Practiced active listening techniques to capture the most important points from public meetings.

Learned how to take effective notes that captured key concepts.

Collaborated with city Planners to ensure that all relevant public opinions were accurately documented.

1CASA ROSALES

location year concept

Patagonia, AZ 2023

program Student Housing / Cultural Center

The Cultural Center seeks to integrate the built environment with the natural world, celebrating the cultural identity of Mexican Americans while providing a welcoming and functional space for students to live, learn, and grow. From the moment visitors arrive at the site, they are greeted by a garden that leads them towards the program spaces. The public spaces include a multipurpose event room, information offices, a cafeteria, restrooms, cultural rooms, a library, semi-private study rooms, and a exterior event space. The building seeks to connect with nature by using large openings, filtered by breeze blocks that let in natural light. The semi-private space, which is the student’s home, is divided by a natural buffer zone that functions as a transitional space in the program. In the private space, there are dormitories for 40 students, living areas,, Within the private space, there are dormitories for 40 students, living areas, gathering spaces, and an indoor gym, all of which use the same geometry to achieve a connection with nature. The outdoor spaces to the east of the bedrooms include basketball courts, a skate park, and multiple gardens, which are not only used by the residents of the complex but also form a community with the students of Patagonia. The cultural center creates a space where students can feel a sense of belonging, pride, and connection to their cultural heritage while providing them with a functional and welcoming home.

exterior spaces visualization

exterior spaces visualization

exterior spaces visualization

superblock facing south

ambos nogales superblock

2AMBOS NOGALES SUPERBLOCK

location year concept

Nogales, AZ 2023

program Urban Project

This project seeks to dignify the downtown spaces of Nogales through urban revitalization to enhance the economic well-being of the residents in Ambos Nogales. The economy in this area relies on the exchange of goods and services, and what needs to be improved is a dignified infrastructure that enables residents to engage in these activities safely.

The urban renewal project seeks to revitalize the downtown area of Ambos Nogales through the renovation of the Morley Gate Port of Entry, the adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings on Morley Avenue and Elias, and the creation of a walkable community that celebrates the culture and identity of these interconnected cities.

ambos nogales superblock

superblock visualization

port of entry floor plan

ambos nogales superblock

ambos nogales superblock

port of entry visualization

ambos nogales superblock

axonometric port of entry visualization

ambos nogales superblock

interior spaces visualization

ambos nogales superblock

loft space visualization

1 br. prototype floorplan

2 br. prototype floorplan

2 br. prototype floorplan

kitchen space visualization

loft space visualization

loft space visualization

3CASA ATARDECER

Nogales, MX 2023 program Residential

location year concept Casa Atardecer is a residential building that features an open layout for the public area, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. It includes a laundry area, a one-car garage, and ample outdoor spaces. The house is designed with a focus on solar orientation, where the terrace becomes a viewing point for observing the sunset.

The design is a response to the clients’ request to maximize viewpoints while considering solar conditions. Overhangs are incorporated in the terrace area, and a screen is added to the main bedroom, allowing for the view while reducing the amount of sunlight entering the room. Facing south and the main access street, the house has only two openings, strategically placed to minimize southern sun exposure and maximize the privacy of the residents

exterior spaces visualization

exterior spaces visualization

interior spaces visualization

interior spaces visualization

interior spaces visualization

wall section

interior spaces visualization

44 architecture + choreography

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ARCHITECTURE + CHOREOGRAPHY

location year

Tucson, AZ 2023

author Beth Weinstein

book “Architecture and Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space, and Time examines the field of archichoreographic experiments—unique interdisciplinary encounters and performed events generated through collaborations between architects and choreographers.”

-Routledge 2024

In my role as a research assistant, my responsibility involved gathering information, such as photographs, videos, and architectural drawings, to accurately represent the 40 case studies under examination in the book, Creating digital models that would be transformed into line drawings, serving as a supportive visual aid for the text.

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