The Breathing Spine - Mixed use residential
UMD COURSEWORK / ARCH 402
UMD COURSEWORK / ARCH 401
ecotone- artist studio home
MC COURSEWORK / ARCH 201
UMD COURSEWORK / ARCH 401
WAWA TREE - Educational Center
EXTRACURRICULAR / INT. COMPETITION
SCULPTING HAVEN - Hospice For Terminally Ill
EXTRACURRICULAR / COMPETITION
Multi Mixed Used Residential Project 4 week project / ARCH 402 /x spring 2025
revit , illustrator , photoshop , enscape , sketches
By using the spine to stabilize and connect H Street and 12th Street, you’re creating an architectural thread that not only unites two contrasting environments but also highlights their unique characteristics. The concept of rhythmic spaces, negative spaces, and the blending of organic and structured forms allows the spine to mediate the transition between the energy of H Street and the tranquility of 12th Street, creating a cohesive, dynamic urban experience. This approach will help “bleed” the two streets together while respecting their individual identities, ultimately enhancing the area’s connectivity and sense of place.
8.1 BED UNITS
3.GROCERY STORE
L 4 AND 5 REPETITION V AGGREGATION L 2, 3 AND 6 REPETITION V AGGREGATION
TWO BEDROOM UNITS AGGREGATION ONE UNIT BEDROOMS STUDIO UNIT AGGREGATION
NATURAL VENTILATION
OPERABLE WINDOWS FROM TOP ALLOW FOR AIR TO FILTER INTO MODULATED SPACES
COURTYARD PERSPECTIVE WEST
sketchup, archicad, hand drafting, sketches
Throughout the history of the U street/ Shaw neighborhood in Washington DC has a rich history of music and nightlife. This was the culmination of musicians such as Cab Calloway,louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. These artists have had these special attributes to them coming from different areas in Washington Dc to represent and push each other to create this richness of people becoming a community. How this relates to the concept of “Folding Synergy” music museum is this aspect of how each of these planes have these folds to show this unity of artists working together to push and create this community. While there was small folds occurring in planes there was 2 larger folds that showed these critical moments in the life of all these broadway Artist that were these turning points that took them to the biggest stage of them all and without those surrounding them they wouldn’t be able to do it that’s why this project is called “Folding synergy”
urban spa and cafe
umd coursework / 6 week, summer 2024
sketchup, archicad, enscape, illustrator , photoshop
concept revolved on how light would enhance the experience of grand space to smaller spaces as one would want to have an oasis feeling they would feel as if they were in the clouds due to the floating volumes and would get light as a healing peace during there treatments to the spa brief
FIRST FLOOR PLAN: 1. MEC, 2. STORAGE, 3.LOCKERS AND SHOWERS, 4. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 5. ELEVATOR, 6.CEREMONIAL STAIR, 7.
4TH FLOOR: 1. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 2. ELEVATOR, 3.ZEN GARDEN, 4. CHANGING ROOM, 5. MEDITATION/RELAXATION AREA, 6.CAFE AND KITCHEN, 7. CEROMONIAL STAIR , 8. BATHROOM
3RD FLOOR: 1. SMOKE AREA, 2. BATHROOM, 3.OFFICE AREA, 4. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 5. ELEVATOR, 6.LOUNGE, 7. SAUNA , 8. CEREMONIAL STAIRS
2ND FLOOR: 1. THERAPY, 2. BATHROOM, 3.SEATING AREA, 4. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 5. ELEVATOR, 6.CEREMONIAL STAIR
1ST FLOOR: 1. MEC, 2. STORAGE, 3.LOCKERS AND SHOWERS, 4. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 5. ELEVATOR, 6.CEREMONIAL STAIR, 7. CHANGING ROOM , 8. GARDEN, 9.RECEPTION , 10. HEATED POOL , 11. TEMPERATE POOL , 12. COOL POOL
THIRD FLOOR PLAN: 1. SMOKE AREA, 2. BATHROOM, 3.OFFICE AREA, 4. FIRE EXIT STAIR, 5. ELEVATOR, 6.LOUNGE, 7. SAUNA , 8. CEREMONIAL STAIRS, 9.OPEN TO BELOW , 10. CHANGING ROOM WITH SMALL PASSAGEWAY
HIERARCHY OF LIGHT DIAGRAM
PROPORTIONS DIAGRAM
MC COURSEWORK / ARCH 201/ 5 WEEK, FALL 2023
archicad, sketchup, photoshop, illustrator
In this project, I was tasked with designing an Artist Studio House inspired by a selected artist. Our client has requested that we distill some of the major themes and philosophies of their favorite artist to guide the development of a parti for the Artist’s Studio House. I was given Mark Rothko; I chose to use depth, edges, and layers as major themes when creating my parti. The relationship is envisioned as an ecotone, where these two spaces are united by one unique area. The form of the building would adopt the jagged edges from Rothko’s paintings, also incorporating carving of surfaces. On another side, it would convey a sense of depth with planes extending into the distance. Layers are expressed in the garden, with the surface composed of two layers; additionally, the trellis serves as another layer, casting elegant shadows and enhancing the space’s importance.
ROOF WITH TRELLIS
PERSPECTIVE SECTION OF CARVED GARDEN AND OUTDOOR SEATING
BUILDINGS
SECTION OF WATERFOUNTAIN
TOB INTERNATIONAL COMP. / EXTRA / 5 WEEK, SUMMER 2023 archicad, twinmotion, illustrator , photoshop
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
RENDERS
IDEATION
DRAWING DEVELOPMENT
TEAM:
HECTOR ALVAREZ
ARLEANE CALDERON
FERNADO HERNANDEZ
ANA EMILIANA PINEDA
The symbolic meaning of trees are growth, calmness, and interconnectedness. Our design exhibits these qualities by unifying the community through public gardens and open edifices, adequate learning spaces for the appropriate age groups, as well as sheltered pathways that mimic branches of a tree for interrelatedness and flow. The heart of a tree begins with the trunk. To emphasize this the community hub stands in the center with the Wawa Tree rising above the site, a cultural significance to the Ghanaian people in terms of materials and symbolism.
hospice for terminally ill
buildner comp. / extra / 6 week, summer 2024 sketchup, archicad, enscape, illustrator , photoshop
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
RENDERS
IDEATION
DRAWING DEVELOPMENT
TEAM:
HECTOR ALVAREZ
ARLEANE CALDERON
FERNADO HERNANDEZ
ANA EMILIANA PINEDA
brief
THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF CREATING A HOSPICE FOR SENIOR LIVING.
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL. IDEALY WE USED ADDITIVE AND SUBTRACTIVE SPACES TO CREATE THESE UNIQUE SPACES WITH INTERACTIVE GARDENS, COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES AND SUSTAINABLE METHOLOGIES.
THE PROJECT ACHIEVES NATURAL VENTILATION, PASSIVE SOLAR GAIN, WATER COLLECTION GARDENS, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. COST EFFICIENT
MATERIALS. ALSO THE USAGE OF MASS TIMBER
Every person percieves “death” in a unique way. At times, it may be a positive outlook outweighing the negatives. We find “death” to be a peaceful, and quiet conclusion towards the end of life. The journey is always painful and challenging, but we designed in a way to relieve those anxieties and seek refuge in pleasant spaces. “Sculpting Haven” is located in the rural areas of York, Pennsylvania. Tranquility and nature come hand-in-hand within our design ; interactive gardens, collaborative activities, and sustainable methodologies are key elements that
Water collection gardens(bioswales, stormwater
international treehouse comp
INTERNATIONAL TREEHOUSE COMP. / EXTRA / 2.5 WEEK, SUMMER 2024
sketchup , enscape , illustrator , photoshop
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
RENDERS
IDEATION
DRAWING DEVELOPMENT
TEAM:
HECTOR ALVAREZ
JHONATHAN HOANG
THE COMPETITION WAS DONE IN PERU TAKING A BIOPHILLIC APPROACH TO THE SOLUTION WE WENT WITH LEARNING ABOUT THE NINE BANDED ARMADILLO
USING ITS ACTION SUCH AS NESTING ITSELF AND USING THE BANDS TO
PROTECT ITSELF CREATING A SIMILAR APPROACH WE USE BANDS TO INTERLOCK AND WHEN THEY CROSS THERE WOULD BE PROGRAM NESTING ITSELF
PREVAILING WINDS CREATE A VACUM EFFECT DUE TO LOW INLETS HIGH OUTLETS FOR COOLING Tensile
