Dulce Cortes Architecture Portfolio | 7/2023

This portfolio represents several of the work which I have accomplished throughout my time as an architecture student at the University of Kentucky. The images along with the captions shown in this portfolio are a representation of how my architecture skills have developed over the course of time.

Residential Design

The Social Home

Part and Whole

Outdoor Terrace

Exploration

The Triquad

Miscellaneous

VARIANT

The project offers a variety of unit types including townhomes and one bedroom condos. The focus of our project was to provide daily interactions between residents of the community while also emphasizing circulation. The complexes are arranged in a symmetrical manner and mirrored to provide variation within the space. The pond runs between both units. Included in both the townhomes and condos are large windows for natural lighting and balconies for people to enjoy the outdoors while staying in the comfort of their homes.

In collaboration with Faiza H.

Section Plan 1

Section Plan 2

Diagrams

Both contain a similar language

Townhome

THE SOCIAL HOME

May 2022

In the space of this institution I have intended to incorporate a mission of having equity, diversity, and inclusion among the community of Lexington. The relationship between all of my programmatic activities strives to connect people with resources and helps build relationships all while spending time at The Social Home.

Diagrams

Morphology of Form Diagrams

PART AND WHOLE

In this exercise I created clusters from shapes using different shapes and forms of each other. Then, various shapes were used to cut voids into the cluster models. Eventually, from all itterations, I chose one cluster that I wanted to develop further.

Iterations

Clusters & Voids

Plans

Interior Perspective

Exterior Perspective

Exterior Perspective

Perspectives & Cuts

Perspective Renders Plan

Section Cut

Exterior Perspective

Mapping Study

Overall Process Overview

ISO Cluster

Cluster with voids

Artwork for material

Artwork on model ISO

I designed a few abstract models of a pavilion in Rhino and then made foam models. After visiting the site, I was able to think deeper into where I would want to place my pavilion, the exact patterns that I wanted to use and what materials I wanted to incorporate. Finally, after sever itterations, I was able to complete my project.

Abstract Pattern Studies

In this exercise I used my contemporary architect research as well as my agricultural pattern research for inspiration to create my own abstract pattern studies.

Render

Site Plan

Render 1

Render 2

Water Exploration

October 2021

For this water exploration, we were asked to play with the relationship between architecture and water. Therefore, I designed and built five working prototypes of water systems.

Diagrams

Rain Collection

Filtration Treatment

Bath Water Containment

River Water Submersion

Tap Water Delivery

Renders

The Triquad

The Triquad is a verticle takeoff airport. It involves a series of quadrilateral spaces while also incuding multiples of three throughout the program. The airport adds a little of excitement to the traveler’s day by containing several spaces to adventure through ontheir way to their gate. The space is adventourous, but not confusing to the point where guests can miss their flight.

This light fixture project was designed in Rhino and 3D printed. A cord and lightbulb were placed inside to create the lighting. The type of lightbulb that was used for this project is an LED Comfortable Soft White Light with 40w. This lightbulb contains 300 lumens. This type of lighting is good for bedrooms, family rooms, and dining rooms. This lightbulb has a life expectancy of 13 years if it is used less than 3 hours per day.