Architectural Designer with a Bachelor degree in Architectural studies (BSD) and a minor in Spanish degree at Arizona State University in Tempe, Az. As a motivated architect dedicated to continuous learning, I focus on creating innovative and sustainable spaces. I work collaboratively and value interactions within the team, as I believe this fosters creativity and project success. My interpersonal and communication skills allow me to contribute positively to any initiative, and I see challenges as opportunities for growth.
3D Modeling: Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Revit, Grasshopper
Rendering: Lumion, D5 Render, Twinmotion
Platforms: Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Docs
Certifications and Courses
Professional 3D Modeling and Rendering Certified by the National Council for Standardization and Certification of Labor Competencies (CENACER), Endorsed by the Secretary of Public Education (SEP).
Architectural illustration with Photoshop Arqademy Course
Introduction to Revit and Advanced Revit
Introduction to the BIM methodology
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
The design of this residence is a specialized approach to architectural design that focuses on creating an environment that suits the unique needs for comfort of the residence’s inhabitants.
This house features two floors, a master bedroom, a large living room and kitchen. It features a minimalist and modern style, characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and a neutral color palette.
The house is composed of well-defined blocks, with a design that plays with the balance of rectangular shapes. The facade features floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to enter and create a connection with the outside. This design follows a contemporary architecture with a minimalist influence, ideal for those looking for a sophisticated, functional and timeless design.
SOFTWARES USED
Interior living room
Interior kitchen
The interior design is dominated by soft, organic materials such as wood, fabric upholstery, and stone, creating a balanced and harmonious environment.
The room is furnished with low-profile, modular seating in neutral tones, emphasizing comfort and modern aesthetics. The sectional sofa and armless lounge chair contribute to a cozy yet sophisticated look.
The color palette revolves around soft, earthy tones like beige, light gray, and warm wood hues, creating a calming atmosphere.
Incorporating reflective surfaces into the design creates a prism-like effect, reflecting and refracting light in interesting ways and creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
The large glass windows allow for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the airy and spacious feel of the room. They also create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor environment.
The feature wall consists of a mix of smooth wood paneling and vertical wooden slats, adding texture and warmth to the space while emphasizing the room’s height.
PHOENIX PUBLIC SILO, KINDERGARTEN + TERRACE
The project focuses on the collaborative design of a public tower for downtown Phoenix. This new project aims to integrate and revitalize the urban area through an innovative design that combines 23 levels, each dedicated to housing a variety of public programs that promote education, recreation, and productivity. The tower is conceived as a multifunctional space that will meet the needs of the community, providing a place for gathering and learning.
In the initial phase of the project, each student worked independently on the development of one of the building’s levels, allowing for the exploration of different ideas and approaches for each functional area. As the process advanced, work was carried out in groups, collaborating to articulate and coordinate the different modules designed and ensure their harmonious integration with the urban environment of the city center. This collaborative approach allowed for the combination of various proposals and the establishment of a shared vision aligned with the needs and expectations of Phoenix’s residents.
The program developed from this design includes a wide range of spaces aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the community. Among them, the creation of a kindergarten stands out, designed to offer a safe and stimulating space for the learning and development of young children. This space is located on levels 24 and 25, where a terrace with a playground will also be included, providing children and their families with a recreational area with panoramic views of the city. This focus on creating green and recreational spaces aims to promote greater social interaction and well-being for the tower’s users, creating an integrated environment that serves as a reference point for the local community.
SOFTWARES USED
Structural system for a circular, doughnut-shaped building composed of two main levels: the 24th floor, used as a kindergarten, and the 25th floor, which functions as a terrace or playground. This circular geometry allows for an even distribution of loads around the structural ring, while promoting natural ventilation and lighting in the open central space.
The structural system is based on CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) columns arranged radially around the perimeter of the building. These columns are 2.8 meters high, corresponding to the distance between the two levels. CLT is an innovative and sustainable material that offers good compressive strength, making it suitable for vertical elements such as columns. Thanks to its modular nature, these columns can be prefabricated, speeding up the construction process.
Terrace (Playground) Floor 25
Kindergarten Floor 24
The building’s floors are made of structural slabs or panels that rest directly on the columns. These floors could also be composed of CLT or a mixed system combining wood and steel to improve rigidity and stability. The entire system acts as a self-supporting ring, where vertical loads are efficiently distributed to the columns, and lateral loads are stabilized thanks to the building’s circular geometry, which functions as a structural diaphragm.
Urban communities are characterized by frequent interactions between residents in various public spaces, such as parks, markets, cafes, and public transportation. These interactions can create social networks, neighborhood associations, and local support systems, as well as opportunities for collaboration and activism. Housing in urban communities can take various forms, such as apartments, townhouses, single-family homes, and public housing.
In this design, each residential unit is designed as a flexible space, adaptable to the lifestyles of community members. Groups of units are organized into small clusters around shared courtyards, which function as meeting and collaboration spaces. The design emphasizes the visual and physical connection between units, avoiding barriers that limit interaction.
The buildings are connected by a network of common spaces that includes communal gardens, open plazas, recreational areas, and common areas.
These spaces are organically interspersed between buildings, creating a landscape continuity that fosters both biodiversity and human interaction. The gardens, designed using permaculture principles, serve as educational and productive spaces. All of this strengthens residents’ relationship with the natural environment, while improving the complex’s climate resilience.
SOFTWARES USED
Development of the structural plan: A geometrically accurate plan was created that allowed for an isometric view of the floor and roof system. Joist spacing was adjusted to follow the roof slope, and ledger boards were included along the interior walls and over the beams, ensuring proper load transfer.
Representative section of each unit: Representative architectural sections were created, parallel or perpendicular to the joists, using thick lines to clearly mark the outline of the section. These sections include elements such as the soffits and interior walls of the core, allowing the integration between structure and architecture to be visualized.
In this residential project, the main structural system consists of a set of beams and joists that support the sloped roof surface of each residential unit. This system was designed to ensure structural efficiency, ease of construction, and compatibility with the sustainable materials used in the building envelope. Additional elements such as interior soffits are not part of the primary structural system, although they are considered in the interior construction details.
Preliminary design of the beam and joist system: An initial sketch was created to locate the main beams and secondary joists, considering the roof orientation and structural loads. The ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) concrete core was incorporated, along with structural reinforcements in key areas, such as the thickened beam supports. The service core, which in some cases acts as a load-bearing element, was also delineated, with the 6” thick structural walls represented by red lines on the plans.
Isometric views of each housing unit were generated, showing the main structural components: load-bearing walls, floor slab, beam and joist framework, and the roof with SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) panels, which provide thermal insulation and structural rigidity.
This comprehensive approach combines structural efficiency with sustainable construction solutions, facilitating both the construction and the thermal and spatial performance of the homes.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
This house features a modern minimalist design with clean lines, geometric forms, and a balanced mix of natural materials. Its structure consists of stacked rectangular volumes, with a smooth, neutral-toned upper level appearing to float above the textured lower level, creating a dynamic yet elegant aesthetic.
The material palette blends modernity with warmth, using wood paneling on the lower level for a welcoming feel, stone-clad walls for an organic contrast, and glass elements to enhance natural light while maintaining privacy.
The façade is both functional and refined, with a recessed entrance offering a sheltered transition and a seamlessly integrated garage with concealed doors. A tall, narrow upper-level window ensures privacy while allowing light to enter, reinforcing the home’s sleek and contemporary character.
SOFTWARES USED
Second Floor
Master bedroom and bathroom
Bedroom and badroom
Guests room
East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation North
LIBRARY OF MEMORIES - In Collaboration with Mirabella
Throughout the course of 1 month, the students of ARC 302 were tasked with extracting the memories of a resident of the Mirabella community. Through this process students were able to begint to form space as an entry point into the world of memory and architectural analysis. Students began to record, map, notate, create, and use a mixture of digital and analogue techniques to envision “The House at the End of Time.” as an archivist and documentor of the occupants memories.
The Library of Memories, Influenced by Douglas Darden’s The House at the End of Time, Intricately captures Pamela Gordon’s life journey. Reflecting her transition from bustling New York to the serene Mirabella in Arizona, the architecture harmonizes urban elements based on New York.
Perforated walls reminiscent of her homes in Mt. Hood and Mirabella. Reflective spaces shaped like jewelry honor her favorite hobby. A pet-friendly lobby, dedicated to her beloved dog Dingo, embodies cherished memories of companionship.
SOFTWARES USED
Design Development
New York - Pamela’s place of origin and the beginning of a great creation of memory of this great person.
Mt. Hood - Place where Pamela built her house with her husband. This place is full of beautiful and meaningful memories, like taking outdoor walks and visiting the lake near Pamela’s house.
Hobby- Jewelry creation is a relaxing space in which Pamela experiments and puts all her ideas together. Their designs are modern jewelry and most are based on circular shapes. Graphic representation of Pamela’s current home located in Mirabella. The space is minimalist but decorated with pop of colors and many decorative glass pieces.
Fragments of Pamela Gordon’s memory Space + Tracing time
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURE
The height of the different spaces of this building are related to the height of the New York urbanization.
PERFORATIONS
Windows based on Pamela’s Mt. Hood house and her space at Mirabella. The illuminated spaces are part of her life and memories.
REFLECTING SPACES
Isolated and silent spaces as a function of reflection. The structure is based on Pamela’s current favorite hobby. Jewelry creation is an important part of her life.
TOPOGRAPHY / LOCATION
Mt. Hood, place of great memories in Pamela’s life.
Entrance of the library Patio (rest area)
INTERSHIP AND COURSES WORKS
The following presents a variety of works that include renderings, post-production, architectural illustration, and collages, which were created both during my internship and in the certified architecture courses I have taken.
These visualization works encompass a wide range of graphic representation techniques, which have been carefully selected to showcase each project in the best possible way.
Each piece reflects the effort and dedication put into creating detailed and precise visual representations, with the goal of clearly and effectively communicating architectural ideas and concepts.
SOFTWARES USED
Casa Cometa, Architectural Illustration, Arcademy Course
Arizona Guest House, Rendering and 3D Model, Habit-IUM Properties
Living Room, Interior Design Rendering, Arcademy Course
