FIU Architecture Portfolio 2024

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FIU ARCHITECTURE Daniel Duran

DANIEL

DURAN

PERSONAL: Designer Phone: (954) 804-8885 Email: ddura053@fiu.edu

EDUCATION: 2020-2024

Florida International University / Masters of Architecture

2018-2020

Broward College / Associates of Arts

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2022-2024 Behavioral Therapy:

Emotional Support / Behavioral de escalation/ Communication

2020-2022 DLT Construction:

Truss Assembely / Roof Sheeting / Rebar Positioning / Problem Solving / On site Inspections

2017-2019

Waiter:

Customer Service /Time Management / Stress Management

SKILLS: BIM/CAD:

Revit, Archicad, Autocad

MODELING:

Rhino

RENDERING:

Lumion, Enscape

ADOBE:

Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator

LANGUAGES: English /Native Spanish /Fluent

HOBBIES:

Running

Boxing

Reading

Working Out

Painting

Chess

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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L.C NATATORIUM

Location: Lemon City, FL Program: Natatorium Year: 2023

PORTO GUARD HOUSE Location: Porto, Portugal Program: Residential Year: 2023

THE NORTE HOUSING

Location: Wynwood Norte Program: Affordable Housing Year: 2021

GREEN LIBERTY

Location: Wynwood Norte Program: Affordable Housing Year: 2021

5 PERSONAL WORK

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L.C NATATORIUM

Location: Lemon City, FL Program: Natatorium Year: 2023

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L.C. NATATORIUM

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4'

8'

16'

The Lemon City Natatorium design merges the idea of incorperating a parking garage and a local swimming center for the city.

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By utalizing the sites elevated topography, the building’s parking structure

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is sunken into ground for easy parking access. The building is then slighlty elevated using the pool’s structural walls as support. These elements UP

create a spaceous experience that make for a visually light weight design.

balcony

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450

Parking Garage

Natatorium

Fitness

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Parking Garage The elevated topography of the site allows for an “elevated parking design”

Pool Walls

Egress

Pool walls act as support for floor and house pool equipment.

Building Core allowing access to ground and 2nd floor providing easy access around the building.

Pool

Recreational Spaces

Roof

The 1st floor provides the pool and swimming facilities such as lockers, restrooms, sauna, lobby and reception.

The 2nd floor provides indoor and outdoor sport areas as well as a wellness center.

The roof provides shading to outdoor areas as well as funneling the north natural lighting into the building.

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4'

8'

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Ground Floor

Parking Garage Entrance

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Axo Render

HVAC Axo

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Outdoor Court

Lockers

Walk way

Garage Exit

Olympic Pool

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450

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550

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East Entrance

8'

Garage Entrance

4'

Indoor Court

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Bleachers

16'

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balcony

open to below

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PORTO GUARD HOUSE Location: Porto, Portugal Program: Residential Year: 2023

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PORTO GUARD HOUSE

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4'

8'

16'

The Porto Guard House for the “Casa Des Artes” Museum is designed to enhance the security infrastructure of the museum while seamlessly integrating with the cultural and architectural B

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context of Porto, Portugal. This project aims to provide a functional and aesthetically pleasing structure that ensures the safety of the museum and its visitors.

The House is strategically located at the main entrance of the UP

museum, creating a visible and accessible checkpoint for security personnel. balcony

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Museum

Guard

House

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West Section

West Elevation

0 4' 8'

16 '

B C UP

Exploded Iso

D 45 0 F

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Section Axo

Semester: Summer 23’ Design: 10 Prof: Spiegelhalter / Chandler

Student: Daniel Duran

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Roof

+4.8m / 74.7m a.b.s

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Second Floor

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+1.9m / 69.9m a.b.s

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Ground Floor

-+0.0m / 68m a.b.s

12 11 10 LEGEND: 1. Drainage 2. Ground 3. Concrete Footing 4. Crushed Stone 5. Sand Blinding 6. Insulation 7. Concrete Slab 150 8. Wood Flooring 9. P.T 2X4 wood stud

10. 1/2”/ 13mm drywall 11. Insulation 12. Masonary Wall 150mm 13. Stone Wall 14. P.T 2X4 wood stud 15. Insulation 16. P.T 2X4 wood stud 17. 1/2”/ 12.7mm drywall 18. 2X6 wood stud 16” o.c

19. Wood Flooring 20. P.T 2X4 wood stud 21. Double 2x4 Stud 22. Triple Glaze Window 23. Aluminum Mullien 24. Concrete Roof Slab 150mm 25. DPM 26. Cant Strip 27. Parapet Flashing

9 First Floor

-0.73m / 68m a.b.s

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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4'

8'

16'

2nd Floor

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Bedroom Render

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Worm’s Eye View

South Section

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THE NORTE HOUSING

Location: Wynwood Norte Program: Affordable Housing Year: 2021

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THE NOTRE HOUSING

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4'

8'

16'

The Wynwood Norte design proposes the idea of introducing affordable housing and safe infill urbanism through a play B

street/ pocket park. The lifted open space invites the public

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in and promotes mobility within the city with direct access to bike pathways that allow access to main streets, schools and park to re-engange underutalized spaces.

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balcony

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450

Residential

Modular

Pocket Park

Bike Access

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Model Render

North Elevation

East Elevation

South Elevation

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2nd Floor

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2nd Floor Render

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450

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550

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4' 8' 16'

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balcony

open to below

450 sqft. Unit Plan

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Unit Interior Render

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East Section

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GREEN LIBERTY

Location: Liberty City Program: Post Office + Vertical Farm Year: 2020

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GREEN LIBERT Y

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8'

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“Green Liberty” is a design the aims at providing the local neighboorhoods with healthy, low costing food options, through the B

aid of a postal office that would sereve as an important landmark in the

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heart of the city; along with a vertical garden/ market that encorages healthy, affordable eating options.

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balcony

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450

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LIBERT CITY

LIBERTY CITY

Post Office

Farmers Market

Vertical Garden

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South Elevation

East Elevation

0 4' 8'

16 '

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UP

Exploded Iso

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loading station

break room

janitor’s room

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mail room

front desk

self service

p.o boxes

data farmers market D

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4' A

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8'

16'

1st Floor

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fridge

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food storage

electrical

lab

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vertical garden

office

farmers market

electrical room

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8'

16'

2nd Floor

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Vertical Garden

Post Office Lobby

Farmers Market

Mail Room

Vertical Garden

Research Lab

Parking

FIU ARCHITECTURE Daniel Duran Art Work

2022

2019

Oil on canvas -16”x20”

Pencil on Paper -11x17

2019

2018

Oil on canvas -11x17

Oil on canvas -11x17

DLT Construction

I am deeply enriched by the invaluable two years I spent immersed in the construction industry. This period was a foundational chapter that has deeply influenced my understanding and approach to architecture. Through firsthand experience on construction sites, I gained a tangible appreciation for the complexities of bringing architectural visions to life. I witnessed the critical importance of collaboration, problem-solving in real-time, and the art of balancing aesthetics with functionality. This unique perspective has instilled in me a profound respect for the craftsmanship behind every structure and an empathetic approach towards the practical challenges faced by construction teams.

As I transition from the construction field to becoming an architect, I carry with me a rich tapestry of experiences that inform my design philosophy. My background bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering me to create designs that are not only visionary but grounded in the realities of construction. This blend of practical knowledge and creative ambition fuels my passion for architecture, driving me to innovate and contribute meaningfully to the built environment.

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