Kenneth Guzman portfolio

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KENNETH

GUZMAN

www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-guzman-b0733622b

Gkenneth295@gmail.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT As Architects and Designers, we have the pivotal role of empowering what it is we create. In doing so we must be vulnerable to our peers, community, spaces, culture, historical narrative, and even the environment. We work to design projects with care and craft, complementing our vital belief of following form and function. We are the future and architecture will follow, so we must adapt to maintain our identity and spirits in our progressing lives on earth. A resonating quote by Frank Gehry says, Architecture should speak of its time and space, but yearn for timelessness.

Architecture is more than just a profession: it’s the way of life. It is all around us and can give birth to new stories, create connections, advocate, and be sustainable. The question is how can we contribute to these meanings? It persists on what are your inspirations, how one can form opportunities, knowing who or what it is being served, taking challenges, not fearing risk, but just as important is knowing who you are. It allows one to escape the world for what it is and opens the door to what it can be.

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KENNETH GUZMAN Woodbridge, VA 22191 Gkenneth295@gmail.com / 5713520720

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

MotivatedArchitectural Architectural Design Graduate strong foundation principles, conceptualization, and Motivated design student seekingstudent to furtherwith my aeducation path to honeinadesign sociological-design driven acumen. I seek to set technical skills.

Skilled problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail.

Effective communicator and collaborator, my life engaging on how to concentrate on design that has an impact on people, spaces, historical narrative, and even the environment. experienced in working with diverse teams. Committed to creating exceptional designs that follows form and functionality.

Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic architectural firm and make a positive impact in the field of design.

SKILLS

SKILLSStrong conceptual and schematic design skills • • • • • •

Strongverbal conceptual and schematic design skills Strong communication/presentation skills Strong verbal communication/presentation skills Interpersonal skills Bilingual English and Spanish Adobe suite Autocad AutoCAD Adobe Autosuite Revit

SketchUp • Lumion Hands-on field field experience • Interpersonal skills Bilingual (Spanish and English) • Lumion & organizing • Planning Sketchup

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Microsoft Suite

EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE

Co-President / JMU Latinx student alliance - Harrisonburg, Virginia

04/2022 - Current 08/2021-05/2022 Conduct executive board and general bi-weekly meetings Participated in several professional workshops, meetings and conferences for the final design and construction of the project

Designer/builder / JMU Design Build Dukes - Harrisonburg, Virginia • • • • • •

Constructed the actual final product theorganization bike shack with my team.

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Worked with client via in-person meetings to collect information to complete designs.

Monitor and development delegate responsibilities throughout executive officers and members Researched methods to facilitate designthe implementation.

Createdand oralstrengthen and written presentations designs and proposals.

Uphold the goals of for theproject organization Completed formal design intent and small scale construction documents

Promote the importance of Latinx cultures and provide an opportunity for all interested JMU students to be involved and learn about these cultures 08/2021-05/2022 Handyman Assitant/ Eliseo Contractor - Woodbridge, Virginia

Encourage relations, and community among Latinos, students • Used hand/power tools charity, and equipment to performservice wide range of Contracting services. of James Madison University, and other schools and the community • Builtuniversities reputation forinexcellent Contracting services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Shadowed employer from jobs ranging from painting, plumbing, electricity, roofing, flooring, and landscape.

• Provided prospective customers with professional quotes at the assistance of the lead.

Service Advocate Target - Harrisonburg, VAproject designs and proposals.

12/2020 - Current • Created oral/ and written presentations for • Completed formal design intent and small scale construction documents Built customer loyalty and strength by finding solutions to customers needs.

Monitored inquiries and complaints, delivering Production Crew/ Comfenergy - Sterling, Virginiaoptimal levels of customer service.

06/2023-08/2023

solutions to ensure customer retention.

• Prepared Used hand/power tools and equipment to perform wide range of Contracting services in the insultion industry • Built reputation for excellent Contracting services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Provided prospective customers with professional of air sealing, spray foam Designer/Builder / Design Build Dukes (ARCD 302) -services Harrisonburg, VA loose insulation install/removal, and installment of08/2021 - 05/2022 • Communicated with customers directly when arriving to location and the job that will be preformed.

Thoroughly researched design topics and studied information pertaining to topics.

Participated several professional workshops, meetings and conferences for the final design and construction of the project 06/2023-08/2023 Production Crew/ in 3 Pro Basement Systems - Sterling, Virginia • •

Constructed the actual final product to of perform the bikewide shack with peers. services in the waterproofing and crawlspace industry Used hand/power tools and equipment range of my Contracting

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Install of “beautiful panels” in basements post waterproofing unfinished basements Communicated withtools customers directly when location andof thehandyman job that willservices. be preformed.

Used hand/power and equipment to arriving performtowide range

Built reputation for excellent Contracting services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail when waterproofing basments and

sealing off crawlsapce with humidifier installs.

Handyman Helper / Eliseo Contractor (fathers company) - Fairfax Station, VA

Built reputation for handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Events Coordinator/ VTexcellent Latino Association of Student OrganizationsBlacksburg, VA

Shadowed employer from jobs ranging from painting, plumbing, electricity, roofing, flooring, and landscape.

06/2018 - 08/2021

09/2023-CURRENT

• To plan, organize, and execute events hosted by LASO • To lead creative discussions during meetings about upcoming events • To uphold the organizations mission EDUCATION AND TRAINING • To sponsor large venue entertainment and educational programs focused on latinx culture that unites LATIN X RSO ( regular student LASO constituents, and the Virginia Tech community to promote awareness and knowledge to the campus and community.

Bachelorsorganizations), of Fine Arts: Architectural Design Expected in 05/2023

James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Arts: Architectural design James Madison University - Harrisonburg, Virignia

08/2019-05/2023

Masters of Architecture: Architecture Virginia Polytechnic Institute - Harrisonburg, Virignia

08/2023-05/2025

PROJECT 1: SILENCE AND NOISE AT VIRGINIA

M.Arch 2.1 studio | Term: Fall 2023 | Professor: Heinrich Sc

PROJECT 2: PLACE AND MEMORY JOHN CAG

M.Arch 2.1 studio | Term: Fall 2023 | Professor: Heinrich Sc

PROJECT 3: L.A. MICROHOUSING

M.Arch 2.1 Arch and Urb lab | Term: Fall 2023 | Professor: S

PROJECT 4: GOCA D.C.

Undergrad | Term: 2023 | Professor: Dijia Chen

PROJECT 5: VISIONARY STUDIO

Undergrad | Term: 2023 | Professor: Dijia Chen

PROJECT 6: THE BIKE SHACK

Undergrad | Term: 2022 | Professor: Nick Brinnen

PROJECT 7: DANCE STUDIO

Undergrad | Term: 2022 | Professor: Golnar Ahmadi

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PROJECT 1

VT ARCHITECTURE SUCCESS BUILDING

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCH 5715 STUDIO | 2023 PROFESSOR: HEINRICH SCHNOEDT TYPE: ACADEMIC SITE: BLACKSBURG,VA

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CONCEPT DIAGRAM

The project started with three rectangular forms for the following: WORKSHOPS, LIBRARY, LECTURE HALL & GALLERY. Proceeding foward extensions were made for in between walking pathways, which would then take on different forms to serve different functions or experiences. different forms to serve different functions/experiences.

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STRAIGHT PATHWAY WITH PILESTERS FOR STRUCTURE. SIGNIFICANCE IS IT MEET THE LOWER GROUND LEVEL WITH STRAIGHT PASSAGE TO A ELEVATOR (WHEELCHAIR ACCESSABILITY AND EASE OF MOVEMENT) CURVING FACADE FOR: OUTDOOR WALKING EXPERIENCE & OVERLOOKING STUDY SPACES THIS LECTURE HALL BUILDING SITS ON GROUND LEVEL; ALLOWS FOR ROOF PATIO USAGE & ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE BISHOP FAVRAO BUIDLING.

WORKSHOP FEATURES A LOADING DECK THAT WILL MEET VEHICLE TRAFFIC LANE.

NOTE THAT THIS WALL IS THE SOUTHERN FACING RESULTING IN A OPAQUE DESIGNED WALL

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PLAN 1

02.PROGRAM This project features a 3 story library that is split across the middle to allow light diffusion from a skylight above. This building is created so that the pilesters on the right hold all the books while columns to the left have a in between moment for studying that overlooks the curve path in between the workshop and library wings.

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PROJECT 2

VT JOHN CAGE MEMORIAL

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCH 5715 STUDIO | 2023 PROFESSOR: HEINRICH SCHNOEDT TYPE: ACADEMIC SITE: VIRGINIA TECH POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DRILL FIELD

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“There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot.”

- JOHN CAGE This is a design for a John Cage memorial next to the Veterans War Memorial on Virginia Tech Drill FIeld. The project consists of a room for the diaplay and reading of 10 famous books written by John cage and a room for contemplation while listening to Johns Cage composition.

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Right rear view

Book Display Room

Contemplation Room

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M I C R O H O U S I N G

ACADEMIC TERM: 5705 ARCH & URBANISM LAB | 2024 TYPE: RESIDENTIAL SITE: 101-155 W COLLEGE ST, LA, CA PARTNER: LARRY UTTER & HATIM ALKHOMAIRI

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SITE Adjacent to public housing project Access to Metro Adjacent to state park Existing modern residential development Very close to Dodger Stadium

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Adjacent Double Apartment Model

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3 - ADJACENCY

1 - DIMENSION

2 - EXTENDED SHELL

Modular cube is created for a apartment space with 18’ x 36’ dimension.

Shell is extended to create a balcony and allow for openings.

The design allows area for verticle movement by sky openings.

Another method of expansions would be by the demolishing of certain areas of wall based off the modules adjacencies.

Modules are place each other.

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4 - SHIFT Shift the modules slightly to create spaces and the buildings form.

5 - STACK Stack the 3 modules but also slightly shift to allow for overhead for the balconies.

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PROJECT STATEMENT The goal of this Gallery is to showcase all medias of arts under the category of contemporary. These medias are model art, pin up art, and projection art. They are spread out within the 3 diffferent quadrants of the building, this serves as a metaphor for those create art. “Whatever path you may take in creating art, there is no right answer so long as you follow what it is you desire” this is reflected upon arrival in the center, one can choose which media of art it is they wish to visit first. Another mission the gallery serves is to also allow for the exhibition of any local artist work.

SITE & MODEL

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TECTONICS ARE EXEMPLIFIED BY COLUMNS ARRANGED IN A CERTAIN WAY TO PROMOTE OUTDOOR VISUALS OF LOCAL ARTIST WORK BUT ARE DESIGNED IN A WAY TO KEEP FORMAL DISPLAYED WORK PRIVATE

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MOVEMENT While parking is placed next to the main entrance (East elevation) the curve on the Northwest elevation is inspired to create a flow of vehicles for vistors who may be dropped off via bus or car.

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Physical model

GALLERIES Wall Gallery and Model Gallery are both presented through the structure on the entering facade. The projection gallery is more of a hidden feature as it is on the second floor inside.

Wall Gallery

Projection Gallery

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PROJECT 5 V I S I O N A R Y

ACADEMIC TERM: UNDERGRAD | 2023 PROFESSOR: DIJIA CHEN TYPE: ACADEMIC

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PROJECT 6

B I K E S H A C K BY D E S I G N B U I L D D U K E S ACADEMIC TERM: UNDERGRAD | 2022 PROFESSOR: NICK BRINNEN TYPE: SHACK SITE: HARRISONBURG,VA OTCES

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This studio was the most unique of all being that it was a design build studio.

We worked with JMU Occupational Therapy Child Education Services to design and build an accessible, multifunctional mobile module to repair and store the bikes of JMU OTCES.

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ACADEMIC TERM: UNDERGRAD | 2022 PROFESSOR: GOLNAR AHMADI TYPE: COMMERCIAL SITE: 6 N 19TH ST RICHMOND,VA

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CONCEPT

My concept for a dance studio situated in 6 N 19TH ST Richmond, VA. Requirements consisted for a cafe shop, check in area, lobby, dance studio, changing spaces, practice area, 10 total bathrooms, and 2 offices which were all accounted for.

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