Ivy Gaspar Portfolio by IXYGASP28

DESIGN

IVY GASPAR

PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2020-2024

My name is Ivy Gaspar, and this architecture portfolio embodies my journey at the University of Texas at Arlington. This portfolio serves as a testament to my growth and evolving skills while showcasing the trajectory of my aspirations within the realm of architecture. Through this portfolio, I aim to convey not just my current capabilities but also my fervent aspirations to create spaces that inspire and resonate with the world around us.

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THE SHARD

TECH AND DIGITAL HUB IN OSLO, NORWAY

FLATCAR EXPLORER

TINY HOME COMPETITION HELD BY VOLUME ZERO COMPETITIONS

CUBIC RETREAT

STUDIO AND RESIDENCE FOR AN ARCHITECURAL APPRENTICE

POINT ZERO PAVILION

DESIGN BUILD STUDIO PAVILION FOR THE LOOP DALLAS

BRIDGING THE GAP

BRIDGE COMPETITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

CASA CUBO

CUBE HOUSE IN A REMOTE LOCATION

CONTENTS

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THE SHARD

TECH AND DIGITAL HUB IN OSLO, NORWAY

The Tech & Digital Hub is the global core for developing state-of-the-art cities, hosting start-ups, labs, trade shows, and classrooms. The architecture emphasizes technology and sustainability, reflecting the project’s philosophy of harmonizing live/work/play with the environment. The design creates a unique, future-focused experience, aiming to shape the future of technology in the Tech and D igital Hub. It features creative spaces driving exploration of future technologies, energy, health, and well-being, with a focus on water benefits. The Hub envisions immersive, iconic, sustainable spaces that integrate with their context, fostering community and innovation. Each hub prioritizes regionally sourced, sustainable materials and climate-friendly solutions.

ARCH 3554: Design Studio II

Instructed by Carlos Alba, Eduardo Castaneda, and Jason Wheeler Collaboration with Dylan Martos

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AKERSHUS CASTLE

SITE LOCATION

CONTEXT DIAGRAM

OSLO LIBRARY

BARCODE PROJECT

AKERSHUS CASTLE

WATERWAY

MARKA FOREST

OSLO SKYLINE

OSLO OPERA HOUSE

MUNCH MUSEUM

CONTEXT SECTION

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AGORA RESTAURANT CAFE OFFICES OFFICES CLASSROOMS CLASSROOMS CLASSROOMS OFFICES LABS LABS EXHIBITION VISITOR CENTER 8 m 5 m 5 m 7.5 m 7.5 m 6.5 m 4.5 m SITE PLAN PROGRAMMATIC SECTION BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL THREE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL FOUR LEVEL TWO LEVEL FIVE 09 10

ROOF GARDEN SKIN

LEVEL FIVE

LEVEL FOUR

LEVEL THREE

RAMPED STAIR AGORA

ENTRY RAMP

WATER PLAZA

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SUN

WIND DIAGRAM 13 14

DIAGRAM

FLATCAR EXPLORER

TINY HOME COMPETITION

With over 20,000 miles of disused railway tracks nationwide, we have a unique opportunity to create “transformable communities” with tiny homes, revitalizing towns and historic railways. These communities could be havens for remote workers and digital nomads, offering shared amenities and a strong sense of community. Living in a train flatcar tiny home would mean embracing a minimalist lifestyle, connecting with nature, and being part of an innovative community reimagining modern living, working, and traveling. The initiative involves repurposing decommissioned flatcars to create the bases for tiny homes, reducing waste and utilizing existing materials. By reusing and refurbishing these flatcars and situating the homes along abandoned railway tracks, we not only give them a new life but also minimize the need for new resources, making it an environmentally conscious approach to construction.

VOLUME ZERO Tiny HouseCompetition 2023-2024

Mentored by Carlos Alba Collaboration with Ariel Morales

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W S E Energy Usage The tinyhome is suspected to use 20.11 kWh per day. = When the sun shines onto a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel This energy creates electrical charges that move in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, 25-30 Yrs In which solar panels require maintenance 1.5 kWh Energy produced a day by a solar panel 30-70W Of energy is used by a computer desktop per year 1-2 kWh A refrigerator energy usage per hour each day 2-4 Yrs Solar power maintnence schedule ENERGY PRODUCTION DYNAMIC PLAN SECTION A SECTION B ADAPTATION TO THE SUN ADAPTATION TO THE SUN FLOOR PLAN 19 20

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CUBIC RETREAT

STUDIO AND RESIDENCE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL APPRENTICE

Perched on the side of a cliff in the heart of a lush forest, the L-Grid Studio Residence is a captivating architectural haven designed for an aspiring architect in search of inspiration and connection with the natural world.. The design concept is rooted in a meticulous L-shaped grid system, where intersecting L’s define the structural and skeletal elements of the house. This innovative grid model not only creates a dynamic visual appeal but also serves a functional purpose, offering varied lengths and widths that playfully shape the living and working spaces. The L-Grid Studio Residence is a testament to the fusion of innovative design, sustainable living, and a deep connection with nature. This forested cliffside retreat provides a canvas for architectural exploration and a sanctuary for the aspiring architect to thrive in both creativity and tranquility.

ARCH 2551: Design Communications I Instructed by Juan Carlos

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L-SHAPES ELEVATIONS SECTIONS FLOOR PLANS 27 28

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POINT ZERO PAVILION

DESIGN BUILD PAVILION PROJECT FOR THE LOOP DALLAS

Situated amidst the tranquil beauty of White Rock Lake in Dallas, the pavilion stands as a testament to community collaboration and adaptive reuse. This architectural marvel showcases a seamless integration of wood and steel, blending strength with elegance. A pivotal feature is the newly added path that bridges both trails, offering a secure and leisurely route for cyclists and pedestrians to transition between the two. The concept of junction draws inspiration from the site’s history as a former railroad system, mimicking the essence of a bustling train station where people converge. The design includes a larger and a smaller pavilion on opposite sides of the new path, creating bays that serve as meeting points, emphasizing the theme of convergence and community gathering. This pavilion not only enhances the landscape but also honors the site’s heritage, embodying the transformative power of thoughtful urban design.

ARCH 4556 Design Studio III

Instructed by Julia Lindgren and Cord Read Clients: The LOOP, Friends of Santa Fe, and Friends of Trinity Spine

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1850-1900

1900-1930 1990-2000

1930-1950 2000-2010

1950-2000 2010-2023

BAY ORGANIZATION

DEVELOP ROOF FORM THROUGH SECTIONAL DIFFERENTIATION

EXPOSED STRUCTURE

SCALE

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

1980-1990

FUNCTION

RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL TRAILS + RAILROADS 39 40

Create open sight lines for the intersection of the Santa Fe + North Spine Trail when appraoching from all directions.

MITIGATE SPEED

Create a secondary northbound to southbound connection linking Deep Ellum/ Fair Park/Downtown with the new Creekside Park, mountain biking trails, and Loop.

WELCOME USERS

Invite trail users to pull off the trail at the Santa Fe + North Spine intersection. Welcome users equitably from both trails and in all directions.

Point Zero UTA Design Build Fall 2023 CONCEPTUAL PACKAGE MAINTAIN VISIBILITY Create open sight lines for the intersection of the Santa Fe North Spine Trail when appraoching from all directions. Site lines are derived from the maximum cone of vision for approaching bikers and pedestrians. 100’TOINTERSECTION Point Zero UTA Design Build Fall 2023 CONCEPTUAL PACKAGE TRAIL CONTINUITY Link secondary trail connection safely to the Santa Fe and North Spine to promote safe bike turning radiuses and speeds. Intersections should have minimum 16’ turning radius. MIN 16’ Point Zero UTA Design Build Fall 2023 WELCOME USERS Invite trail users to pull off the trail at the Santa Fe North Spine intersection. Welcome users equitably from both trails and in all directions. Provide visual cues that an intervention exits upon approach and extend markers out to the trails from the intersection expanding it’s reach impact. 04 A-503 4'-1" 05 A-503 06 A-503 EQ EQ 2' 2' -1" EQ EQ 1" 1" 2' 5" 02/A-503 03/A-503 USE BOARD CREATE BENCH FLOW AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE 01 AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM 1 NOT TO SCALE 02 AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM 2 NOT TO SCALE 03 FLOW DIRECTION 04 A-503 05 A-503 06 A-503 #3 REBAR CROSS SECTION END CONDITION SCALE " = 1'-0" 1" GAP MINIMUM (CENTER ON BENCH) 3" COMPACTED GRAVEL REINFORCEMENT BAR 04 1' 3" 1'-6" 3" 7" 3" 3" 5" 01 DETAILED SITE PLAN SCALE = 1'-0" SANTA FETRINTY FOREST SPINE TRAILHEAD DALLAS TX, 75218 32.807674, -96.727836 12/04/2023 CHECKED BY: PROJECT NO: ISSUE DATES ISSUE FOR REVIEW DRAWN BY: 2023 F DESIGN BUILD F 2023 SHADE STRUCTURE #1 EXISTING UTILITY BOX TO REMAIN NEW PROPOSED PATH A-102 FOR PATH DETAILS SHADE STRUCTURE #2 AND BIKE REPAIR EXISTING BERM R16' R8' EXISTING BERM BENCH B BENCH A COLUMN A COLUMN B FOUNDATION B FOUNDATION A EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN WITHIN PRIVET DISTANCE FROM CORNER OF UTILITY BOX TO NEAREST JOINT REFERENCE FROM CORNER OF UTILITY BOX MAX X SLOPE 2% MAX. SLOPE 5% 12' EXISTING JOINT 12' 2'- 16 36' 2' 3'-2 2'-10 9 16 34'-7 20'-1116 CROSS SECTION END CONDITION SCALE 1/2” = 1’0” 03 DETAILED SITE PLAN SCALE 1/32” = 1’0” 01 AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE 02

MAINTAIN VISIBILITY

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SAW CUT EXISTING PAVING TO BE REMOVED AT NEAREST CONSTRUCTION JOINT

FILL EXPANSION JOINTS WITH SOME SONNEBORN SONOLASTIC SELF-LEVELUBG SEALANT SYSTEMS. INSTALL 3 4" REDWOOD EXPANSION JOINT 1" BELOW FINISHED GRADE OF TRAIL

NEW 5" THICK CONCRETE TRAIL TRAIL PAVING WITH #3 BARS @ 18" O.C. BOTH WAYS

18" LENGTH #4 SMOOTH DOWEL BAR (LUBRICATED) AR 12" O.C.

EXISTING PAVING TO REMAIN

SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95 %

CONTROL JOINT

SCALE 1/4” = 1’0” 01

SAWED CONTROL JOINTS 1 2 DEPTH OF PAVEMENT X WIDE ON 10'-0" CENTERS MAX. OR WIDTH OF PAVEMENT AS SHOWN ON PLANS

6" CONCRETE TRAIL W/ #3 BARS AT 18" O.C.B.W.

FILL EXPANSION JOINTS WITH SONOLASTIC SELF-LEVELING SEALANT SYSTEMS. INSTALL 3 4" REDWOOD EXPANSION JOINT TO 1" BELOW TOP OF PAVING W/ RED STRIP

#4 SMOOTH DOWEL 18" LONG EACH W? CAP, LUBRICATED. TYPICAL DOWEL SPACING MATCHES STEEL PLACEMENT.

5" CONCRETE TRAIL PAVING WITH #3 BARS @ 18 O.C. BOTH WAYS

SUBGRADE COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY

DOWEL BASKET

CONTROL JOINT

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GENERAL NOTES:

1. TRAIL PAVING TO HAVE A MAX. 2% CROSS SLOPE AS SHOWN.

2. TRAIL AND SHOULDERS TO HAVE A 10'-0" MIN. CLEARANCE ABOVE TRAIL. PRUNE ALL OVERHANGING TREE LIMBS TO MAINTAIN THIS CLEARANCE.

3. TRAIL PAVING TO BE ON A MAXIMUM 5% LONGITUDINAL SLOPE.

4. TRAIL CONCRETE TO HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3,000 PSI.

5. TRAIL CONCRETE TO HAVE A MEDIUM BROOM FINISH UNLESS NOTED ON THE PLANS

6. CONCRETE PAVING THICKNESS TO BE MINIMUM OF 5" UNLESS NOTED ON PLANS.

7. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS NOTED ARE A MINIMUM STANDARD. REFER TO GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS WHICH SHALL PREVAIL.

FINISH GRADE PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM CONCRETE; SLOPE AWAY FROM TRAIL AT MAX. 2%

COMPACT SUBGRADE TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY

SCALE 1/4” = 1’0” 03

DOWELED EXPANSION JOINT

SCALE 1/4” = 1’0”

#3 BARS 18" O.C. MAX BOTH WAYS. CENTER REBAR IN CONCRETE

EXISTING PATH REMOVAL

SCALE 1/32” = 1’0” 05

SCALE 1/32” = 1’0”

MEDIUM BROOM FINISH R 1 2 (TYP 04 CONCERTE TRAIL DETAIL SCALE 1 4 = 1'-0" 12/04/2023 CHECKED BY: PROJECT NO: ISSUE DATES ISSUE FOR DRAWN BY: 2023 EXISTING PATH

REMAIN EXISTING PATH

BE REMOVED EXISTING PATH TO REMAIN EXISTING PATH TO BE REMOVED EXISTING PATH TO REMAIN EXISTING PATH

REMAIN

SCALE 1 32" = 1'-0" 06

PATH REPLACEMENT SCALE 32" = 1'-0" EXISTING PATH TO REMAIN EXISTING PATH TO REMAIN UNDERCUT HEADER AREA OF EXISTING

TO BE RE-POURED

NEW SIDEWALK UNDERCUT HEADER PROPOSED PATH UNDERCUT HEADER UNDERCUT HEADER 03

SCALE 1 4 = 1'-0" 02 CONTROL

SCALE 1 4 = 1'-0" 01

SCALE 1 4 = 1'-0" 36' 45'-7 9 16 " 5" 6" 8" MIN 1'-4" 2" 5" 1'-6" 3' MIN SHOULDER 3' MIN SHOULDER WIDTH PER PLANS 3" 3" 3 4 " UNDERCUT HEADER

BARS

EXISTING

SIDEWALK

WITH

DOWELED EXPANSION JOINT

JOINT

CONTROL JOINT

STANDARD PROCTOR DENSITY

MEDIUM BROOM FINISH 3 4" MAX. DOWN

5" REINFORCED CONCRETE TRAIL PAVING

CONCRETE TRAIL DETAIL

REPLACEMENT

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BRIDGING THE GAP

BRIDGE COMPETITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

CAPPA’s “Bridge the Gap” initiative at the University of Texas at Arlington includes the North Bridge and South Bridge Competition, aiming to connect the East and West Campuses. The North Bridge Proposal focuses on improved circulation paths with integrated landscaping for 2023, while the South Bridge expands on this with added leisure spaces, events areas, and a revenue-generating cafe. Both proposals emphasize sustainability, incorporating polycarbonate sound barriers and maximizing green spaces to enhance air quality and biodiversity. These designs seek to enhance connectivity and ecological resilience at UTA.

ARCH 3554: Design Studio II

Instructed by Carlos Alba, Eduardo Castaneda, and Jason Wheeler Collaboration with Cassandra Kipker

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CASA CUBO

CUBE HOUSE IN A REMOTE LOCATION

Casa Cubo epitomizes the essence of a cube-shaped dwelling, drawing inspiration from the graceful arches and flowing contours reminiscent of traditional Spanish architectural styles. This minimalist abode seamlessly integrates modular living within the expansive and arid landscape of the desert and canyons. Designed to harmonize with its surroundings, Casa Cubo offers a unique perspective by intricately incorporating curving windows, meticulously carved into or protruding from the structure. These meticulously crafted windows afford residents the luxurious experience of immersive nature vistas, allowing a nuanced interplay between the inhabitants and the awe-inspiring natural scenery.

ARCH 3323: Computer Graphics

Instructed by Donna Firouzbakht