Selected Work | Derick Aguirre

The project is a tower, seamlessly integrating work-privaete and public family space divided by an arched japanese-

SPATIAL inspired hallway and courtyard through an open-space concept. As you progressively go higher, more intimate spaces SERENITY are created. The lush greenery and the free space weaves through every level, creating a living and serene home.

ENTRANCE APPROACH

STRUCTURAL EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

RENDERED EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

1 ENTRY PATIO 2 GARAGE 3 DINING 4 LIVING/FAMILY 5 KITCHEN 6 WORKSPACE 7 WORKSHOP 8 PANTRY 9 BATHROOM 10 COMMUNAL BED 11 GUEST BED 12 BALCONY 13 MASTER BED 14 STUDY 15 LAUNDRY 16 COURTYARD

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

GARAGE FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1 ENTRY PATIO 2 GARAGE 3 DINING 4 LIVING/FAMILY 5 KITCHEN 6 WORKSPACE 7 WORKSHOP 8 PANTRY 9 BATHROOM 10 COMMUNAL BED 11 GUEST BED 12 BALCONY 13 MASTER BED 14 STUDY 15 LAUNDRY 16 COURTYARD

MASTER FLOOR PLAN PLAN

INTERIOR + PHYSICAL MODEL SHOTS MASTER BED BACKYARD VIEW

2ND FLOOR SKYLIGHT

STREET VIEW

COURTYARD VIEW

LIBERTY CULTURAL Situated in Jersey City, NJ, overlooking the Upper New York Bay, Liberty State Park boasts varied paths, spaces, AWARENESS CENTER and scenic views. The proposal for a wind-integrated programmatic cultural center not only addresses the park’s

need for protection from the elements but also seeks to unify cultures across states, emphasizing accessibility and fostering a harmonious coexistence with nature.

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

CONCRETE

STEEL FRAME

STEEL COLUMNS

COUNSELING EXHIBIT FORUM MEDITATION

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

FORUM SPACE

EXHIBIT SPACE

MEDITATION SPACE

COUNSELING SPACE

COUNSELING: SEATING WALLS

FORUM: PERFORMANCE

EXHIBIT: APERTURE WITHIN SELF

MEDITATION: PRIVATE

ISOMETRIC PROGRAM SKETCHES

LONGITUDNAL SECTION AA

LONGITUDNAL SECTION BB

At the entrance, this project smoothly transitions from a cylindrical entry to a rectangular lobby, featuring a dynamic

FLORAL wooden bench for events and respite. The bench, strategically placed to foster a seamless blend of interior and exterior SEATING spaces, hosts vibrant plants below, while the expansive window plays with light and shadow, highlighting the unique patterns of surrounding brick columns.

BRICK PATTERN APERTURE

BENCH TOP

PLANT BASKETS

BASKET BASE

EXTERIOR-TO-INTERIOR

SUPPORTS

FULL ASSEMBLY

SITTING VIEW

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

GLASS

FITTING AROUND WINDOW MULLION

THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS OF HOW BIG TO MAKE THE BENCH, WE DECIDED TO TAPE OUT THE BENCH AND WORK IN PLAN VIEW, ALONG WITH CREATING A MOLD WITH FOAM BOARD TO GET A PRECISE 1:1 SCALED BENCH

ALUMINUM MULLIONS

PLYWOOD

SCREWS

TAPE USED TO GET 1:1 SCALE

BENCH CLOSE-UP DETAILED

PHYSICAL MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS

SPLIT IN HALF FOR EFFICIENCY

VERTICAL SUPPORTS

SEAT TOP - SMOOTH GRAIN

CORNER/SITE FITTING

PEACE OF MIND

Designed for isolation and mental clarity in nature during summer/fall, this purposeful space at a trail’s peak guides individuals through a stress-symbolic circular path, culminating in a meditation spot flooded with natural light. The experience, from stargazing to relaxation, ends with a descending path, leading to a liberated state of mind amidst the beauty of nature.

HALLWAY APPROACH ENTRANCE

ROOF STRUCTURE

HALLWAY INTERIOR

EXIT

MEDITATION

RAMP APPROACH

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

SECTION A

SECTION B

PHYSICAL MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS

PHYSICAL MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS