Raissa Gonzalez Portfolio 2024

[ES]SENCIAL PROCESS RAISSA GONZALEZ

GRADUATE PORTFOLIO Architecture, design 2021 - 2024

contact: issagonzalez5@gmail.com raissa magalie gonzalez bejarano +1 (447) 902-2397

research

conceptual

technical

table of contents architecture and design 01 mis-en-abyme: conceptual 02 museum of gospel music: research + technical 03 kyoto’s gallery of art: research + technical 04 the living museum: contest 05 sea conmemorative base: contest 06 graphic design samples: conceptual

contest

RAISSA GONZALEZ B. (she/her) Email: issagonzalez6@gmail.com WORK EXPERIENCE GAME STU/DIO UIUC Art Lead - Illinois, U.S August 2023 - present • Contributed to the development of the VArcheology project, designing the game tutorial cabinet.

• Designed the office space where the studio develops its activities.

• Participated in hiring aspirant artist for new projects September 2021 - July 2022 ELEPHANT GROUP Junior Architect - La Paz, Bolivia • Assisted in the design of 4 housing projects from schematic design to final deliverables • Designed 2 multi-familiar housing buildings, approved for construction • Led the architecture department and helped with the hiring of candidates • Collaborated in the design of “Soul Sanctuary“, the first ecological cemetery in Bolivia NESTOR BALDIVIA, AIA July 2020 - April 2022 Architectural Drafter - Remote • Collaborated with the renovation of 14 projects in the US, and 5 projects in Bolivia • Assisted with the design of 3 housing projects in the US, and 2 multi-familiar residences in Bolivia EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAING Illinois, U.S.A Master’s in Architecture Student (Focus on human-centric design) MAYOR DE SAN ANDRES UNIVERSITY La Paz, Bolivia Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a focus in design

August 2022 - present

January 2016 - December 2019

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TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS Selected as teaching Assistant for Architecture 101 (2023) Participated in the WeSteem conference by UIUC as part of the logistics team (2023) Elected member of “Omar Llerena’s” team to help Latin American Students pursue studies abroad (2021) Part of the Marketing team and logistics of the AE Vivienda initiative for the construction of social houses (2021) Part of the Graphic design team and logistics of the 13th and 14th Biennial of Bolivian Architecture (2017-2019) Participated on the 14th Biennial of Bolivian Architecture “Common Territories“ (2019) SKILLS/INTERESTS Software Skills: AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender Personal Skills: Effective Communicator, Creative Thinker, Adaptable and Flexible to changes and challenges, Great client relationship manager, Resilient collaborator in teamwork, Committed to excellence Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Native), French (Medium), Japanesse (Basic) PRIZES AND RECOGNITIONS Nominated to the Graduate Student Appreciation spotlight by the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois UIUC (2023) Awarded with the Robert F. Hastings Memorial Fellowship for the second year of Master’s in Architecture studies at UIUC (2023) Received the JAQ’D Scholarship by UIUC for sustainable design (2023) Awarded with the Ernest and Reba Stouffer Fellowship for the first year of Master’s in Architecture studies at UIUC (2022) Achieved “Honorary Mention“ in the re-design of La Plaza Cultural de Laja in La Paz, Bolivia (2020) Achieved the “Honor Student Award“ from the C Studio of Mayor de San Andres University for outstanding grades and final project. (2019) Graduated with honors from Mayor de San Andres University, for outstanding academic record and architectural involvement (2019) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Vice-president of the Peruvian Student Association in UIUC (2023) Participant in the international Architecture contest ”Hangar Ticinium” and “The Living Hotel“ by Terraviva competitions (2019-2020) Co-founder of KuwAr+ Architectural collective initiative for rising architects in La Paz (2020)

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conceptual 01. MIS-EN-ABYME Studio Class - Prof. Altshuler Chicago - Illinois 2022 Detail Architectonics The design combines sectional shifts and relationships with poche spaces defined by thick architectural elements. These carved spaces are permeable through thresholds that define continuity throughout the room on all axes. The project’s walkthrough provides an unexpected, counterintuitive spatial experience and physical engagement driven by curiosity.

Project team: Gabriela Abril, Charlotte Elo, House of Funk Studio Architecture

software: Photoshop

Rhino,

Autocad,

Process Models

Street Site Plan View - Proportional Scale

Fancy Suite

Funny Bathroom

Relax Boot

Porchy Porche

Oblique Sectional Perspective - Proportional Scale

Physical Model

Suite

Process Sketches

Sectional Axonometric

Interior Perspective

Vertical Circulation Bathroom Balcony

Visitor’s Restroom Porche

Children’s Bedroom

research, technical 02. MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC Studio Class - Prof. Lesly Chicago - Illinois 2022 Integrative Studio Over the last 7 years, the Museum of Gospel Music on Bronzeville has suffered several unfortunate accidents, leaving only two of its most important walls intact. These walls have now become an integral part of the neighborhood’s heritage. Our proposal to re-activate this space by using the existing walls aims to preserve the essence of the previous roof structure, while simultaneously adding more light to the interior through the south facade.

Project team: Basmah Krishna Architecture software:

Revit,

Autocad, Lumion, Veras.

SketchUp,

Existing Walls

Floor addition

4th Floor set back

Site + Massing

South circulation addition

Ceiling

04 Gallery + Offices + Services

03 Auditorium + Exhibition + Service

02 Auditorium + Exhibition + Service

01 Lobby & Cafe + Shop + Multi Purpose Room + Service

BASEMENT Exploded axo

Emergency Exits

Circulation Diagram

Circulation Public Circulation Service

Sectional Perspective

Structure in existing walls

Steel Decking Floor

Roof truss Structure

Auditorium Structure

Structural Diagrams

research, technical 03. KYOTO’S GALLERY OF ART Prof. Bognar Studio Kyoto - Japan 2023 Architectural and Urban Heritage The project recognizes Kyoto’s architectural history without reverting to it but rather employing contemporary thoughts, materials and executions.

Learning from the old to discover the new. The “labyrinthine” condition of the project is reflected from the structure to the details, generating a project where the landscape and building act continuously and cohesively as a single entity.

Project team: Gabriela Abril Architecture software: Rhino, SketchUp, Autocad, Photoshop.

Geometry and Space Distribution - Diagram

Steped Ceilings - Diagram

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SANJO DORI SANJO DORI

48.25

48.25

Entrance Hall

Cafe

6.00

Museum Shop

Kitchinet

12.00

Entrance Hall

Cafe

6.00

Museum Shop

12.00

16.08

5.70

Kitchinet

16.08

5.70

Offices 5.90

Public Presentation Area

Offices 1.33

5.90

Foyer

5.90

1.54

2.95

Public Presentation Area

1.54

2.95

1.33

15.15

5.90

Foyer Control Booth

70.65

15.15

17.75

24.00

Dry Garden 24.00

Auditorium

9.00

21.82

70.65

Temporary Gallery

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Dry Garden

4.70

9.00

d' 4.70

5.50

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Auditorium

Waterfall

2.80

2.80

Waterfall

5.50

39.13

2.80

Workshop

2.80

9.15

Tea House

6.26

39.13

Special Exhibition

5.65 5.65

8.68 8.68 21.13

2.95

2.80

18.25

21.13

2.95

2.80

18.25

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Main Plan - Proportional Scale

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6.26

Tea House

Special Exhibition

9.15

Workshop

UCHOUCHO DAIKO DKAIKOK

Control Booth

Temporary Gallery

21.82

KWABATA KWABATA DORI DORI

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Process constructive details - Diagrams

Tea House + Workshops

Water Garden

Exhibit

Lobby + Library

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SANJO DORI

48.25

Entrance Hall

Cafe

6.00

Museum Shop

Kitchinet

16.08

5.70

12.00

Offices 5.90

Public Presentation Area

5.90

1.54

2.95

1.33

Foyer

15.15

Control Booth

Temporary Gallery 70.65

21.82

24.00

Dry Garden 9.00

Auditorium

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KWABATA DORI

17.75

5.50

Waterfall

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Tea House

9.15

Workshop

Special Exhibition

21.54 21.13

2.95

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2.80

18.25

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Site Plan - Proportional Scale

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Lower Level - Proportional scale

Ceiling Mezzanine level

Mezzanine level

Cafe and store

Ceiling auditorium and gallery

Structural walls Auditorium

Gallery and lobby

Exploded Axonometric - Proportional Scale

Water Garden

contest 04. THE LIVING HOTEL TerraViva Competitions Orani - Italia 2020 Hotel by a Museum Inspired in Nivola’s art and the museum architecture, we started with the site recognition, the current existence of vegetation and the access possibility for the program’s requirements, we

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an aesthetic language according to the museum. Throughout this process, the landscaping taking into account the current vegetation was enclosed, so the final steps were centered on path details and artistic attractions to accomplish the premise of a Living Museum.

Project team: Isaac Reynaga, Julio Humerez, Simone Garron, Esmeralda Humerez, Juan Pinedo Architecture software: Revit, SketchUp, Autocad, Lumion, Photoshop.

Site Plan - Proportional Scale

Section Cabin Type 1 - Proportional Scale

Exploded Axonometric Cabin Type 2- Proportional Scale

understand, action, reaction 05. SEA CONMEMORATORY BASE TerraViva Competitions Pavia - Italia 2020 Hidroscalo Renovation The hidroscalo is a representation of time passing through, and as time passes spaces have to mutate to keep their vitality. Time levitates, to demonstrate it, we have to respect the past with integrating the new.

As new things take place, the building becomes a monument in service to the people.

Project team: Isaac Reynaga, Julio Humerez, Daniela Arce, Esmeralda Humerez, Juan Pinedo Architecture software: Revit, SketchUp, Autocad, Lumion, Photoshop.

Handmade Drawings - Initial Ideas

Sectional Perspective - Diagram

Exploded Axo - Diagram

The blue cholita

Moving eyes

(texture work)

(asymmetry)

Vendeme pues caserita

La Paz

(typography)

(linework )

Bright side

Desafiante

(sequence)

(geometry)

Puestito (representation)

THANK YOU

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