Edwin Paz Architecture Portfolio 2024

2024

ARCHITECTURE P O R T F O L I O

EDWIN PAZ GUZMAN

Edwin Paz is a 5th year bachelor of architecture student at Iowa State University. The following portfolio portrays an insightful exploration into his academic endevours, showcasing design philosophies, and the diverse academic experiences that shaped his architectural journey.

His design process emphasizes on research, context and user experience, while also focusing on seamlessly integrating ecological considerations into his projects, following his commitment to environmentally consious architecture.

Edwin is an international student from La Paz, Bolivia, who came to the United States to seek higher education. He embraces his multicultural background into his design, resulting in projects that reflect a synthesis of diverse influences.

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GREEN MEADOW

Green Meadow is a nondenominational mausoleum and crematorium located inside a private university in Minneapolis, Minessota. The project places a critical emphasis on creating an atmoshere of tranquility achieved throughout the thoughtful integration of light and the harmonious relationship with the existing surrounding nature in the site. The building is designed with expansive windows and strategically placed skylights, which not only brighten the interior with natural light, but also intensifies the contrast between light and shadow, intensifying the emotional resonance of the space.

The building seamlessly blends with the natural landscape, connecting the elements of the site with the newly constructed project. The architeture invites to contemplation and solace through the immersive experience that connects the visitors to the environment, The changing landscape, and lush greenery are portrayed differently in each of the levels building, offering a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance for the user.

FALL 2022

Instructor: Nick Lindsey + Nathan Griffith

Partners: Colton Clark + Morgan Jensen

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NORTH POLE

The North Pole Foundation supports careers in the arts and provides accessible space and exhibition opportunities for neurodiverse artists in the professional arts community in Portland, Oregon.

The project is designed for artists with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, providing them with tools to become active members of the community. The foundation supports their students through creative exploration, exhibition space and mentorship.

In alignment with the foundation’s core values and the diverse requirements of its students, the vision of the project is divided into three key points: inclusion, creating a welcoming space for all artists, where all their abilities are embraced. Engagement, creating opportunities for active pariticipation and collaboration within the artistic community. Lastly, success, measured not only by their artistic achievements, but their personal growth.

SPRING 2023

Instructors: Brian Warthen, Nathan Griffith, Nick Lindsley, Khalid Khan Partner: Sophia Maguina

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HARMONY HAVEN

Rural communities across the country struggle with quality of food sources, minor food deserts, and lack of communal spaces. This model critical access hospital not only aims to bridge the healthcare gap, but also strongly emphasizes equity in design, addressing a profound concern within many rural communities, the obesity epidemic.

The hospital’s design is tailored to meet the needs of patients suffering with obesity and related health issues. The inclusion of courtyards, strategic department adjacencies, and the infusion of natural daylight exemplify the hospital’s commitment to creating a patient-centric, efficient, and uplifting healthcare environment.

This model critical access hospital stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of a rural communities, and shines a light on the critical issue of obesity, while offering a transformative model for healthcare institutions.