PORTFOLIO I 2023

PORTFOLIO

Elijah Valeza I Selected Works I 2023

E L I J A H V A L E Z A

CURRICULUM VITAE

EXPERIENCE

September 2022 - February 2023

Wanders Wagner Architects

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Junior Architect

June 2022 - August 2022

Wanders Wagner Architects

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Intern

June 2020 - July 2020

MCD Architects

Laguna, Philippines

Intern

EDUCATION

2016 - 2021

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office

Adobe CC

Rendering

CAD / BIM

LANGUAGE

English

Filipino (Tagalog)

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Word I PowerPoint I Excel

Photoshop I Lightroom I Illustrator

Lumion I Enscape I V-ray

Archicad I AutoCad I Revit I Sketch Up I Rhino

C O N T E N T S

2 0 2 3

I D u b a i H i l l s : V i l l a 0 9

2 0 2 3

I J u m e i r a h L u x u r y V i l l a s

I D u b a i H i l l s : V i l l a 1 0

I T h e s i s : P h i l i p p i n e C r a n i o f a c i a l C e n t r e

I S k e t c h e s . P a i n t i n g s . P h o t o g r a p h y

DUBAI HILLS: VILLA 09

Villa 09 is located at the heart of Dubai Hills. It is a B+G+1+R villa, it has a surreal golf course and the magnificent Burj Khalifa view. The project has started in 2020 and still on going. The lush landscape of the villa creates an alluring oasis awaiting to be discovered.

Patina is the main material for the façade, it symbolises an increasing beauty as time passes, a transformative decay that echoes through centuries.

I was responsible for drafting 2D drawings, writing MOM, meeting clients, site visits, modeling and rendering 3D drawings; and lastly submission of drawing set to authorities such as Dubai Development Authority (DDA) and EMAAR group.

Tools used: ArchiCad, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Longitudinal Section

JUMEIRAH LUXURY VILLAS

Villa 31 has a minimal and modern design approach. Located in the luxurious island of Jumeirah Bay. It is a B+G+1+R villa, covered in travertine stone. The façade has white vertical louvres combined with a heavy horizontal statement of travertine slabs. The plans have an eloquent expression, quirky curves and dominating edges.

The Villa has a beautiful beach front view and the captivating iconic Dubai skyline in the background.

I was responsible for drafting 2D drawings, writing MOM, meeting clients, site visits, modeling and rendering 3D drawings; and lastly submission of drawing set to authorities such as Dubai Development Authority (DDA) and EMAAR group.

Tools used:

ArchiCad, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Ground floorplan 1:500

Cross sections

1:400

Longitudinal sections

1:400

Scale Model

DUBAI HILLS: VILLA 10

Villa 1o is situated in the grand neighbourhood of Dubai Hills. It is a modification and an extension project, the previous design of the villa was Modern Arabic Design. The B+G+1+R villa has a brand new pure white façade and subtle hint of Mashrabiya pattern at the entrance.

The new design of the villa has a minimal and modern approach, the pristine and serene façade displays an inviting ambience. At the back is a hotel like pool that has a beautiful background view of the golf course and the mighty Burj Khalifa.

The proposed scheme is for the modification of the existing villa and erection of a two-storey extension. Extension serves as a guest house. The main challenge of this project was maintaining a conservative look that reflects the surrounding residential buildings yet maximising the potential number of units.

My role included drafting 2D drawings packages, modeling and rendering 3D for visual presentations, site visits, writing MOM. meeting contractors and clients; and lastly submission of drawing set to authorities such as Dubai Development Authority (DDA) and EMAAR group.

Tools used: ArchiCad, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Cross section

PHILIPPINE CRANIOFACIAL CENTRE

Philippine Craniofacial Centre is a state-owned tertiary hospital in Quezon City, Philippines. It is a 100-bed capacity hospital that specialises in the treatment of craniofacial defects. Collaborated and partnered by (non- governmental organization) NGO around the world such as Operation Smile and Smile Train Inc

The goal is to design a specialty hospital that provides holistic care for children and adults with craniofacial deformity. Furthermore, the project also aims to promote and broaden public awareness about its patients’ conditions for them to gain reasonable social acceptance. Give the patients a chance in life to smile and live out their lives normally and to the fullest.

“Evolving Context in Architecture” Typology and Style are two different aspects of Architecture but both are subjected to change. Change is inevitable, change is what makes people move forward. The hospital also aims to break the preconceived notion about hospitals, healthcare facilities can be less intimidating and more welcoming.

The concept revolves around the idea of filling in unique and essential spaces to the projects. These spaces help the patients to live their full life. In such narrative, people tend to have several stigmas against hospitals such as its too intimidating, too bland and too formal. The project wants to end these stigma and introduce a new hybrid in healthcare architecture. The gap symbolizes "cleft"

Tools used: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Cross section 1:400

PARAPET WALL

DICHORIC CURTAIN WALL

CONCRETE SLAB

CONCRETE FINS

CEILING PLENIUM

PROTECTION WALL

COLOURED CONCRETE FINS

CONCRETE SLAN @ 150 mm

GREEN ROOF

CONCRETE CANOPY

CHB WALL

BEAM @ 4'X4'

RETAINING WALL

ISOLATED FOOTING

SKETCHES. PAINTINGS. PHOTOGRAPHS

This part of the portfolio focuses on my personal collections of sketches, paintings, and photographs.

These works were done during my university years. I included them because I would like to add more personal touch in the portfolio. I believe that it will help me express myself as an ar(tist)chitect more.

Medium used:

Watercolour, Oil Paint, Ink and Pens

An abstract watercolour painting of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I 2018

(from left to right) a) Pinot, 2017, 20x20in, oil on canvas. b) Rose coloured boy, 2018, 10x10in, watercolour on paper. c) Bordeaux, 2016, 10x10in, watercolour on paper. d) Fake happy?, 2020, 10x10in, watercolour on paper.

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(c)

(b)

(d)

Quiet rage I Manila I 2018

Boxy pearls I Dubai I 2019