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Architect and specialist in parametric design, with expertise in advanced digital fabrication and the development of parametric algorithms using Grasshopper. As a graduate of the Master’s in Advanced Architecture program at UDEM, I excel in crafting innovative architectural solutions, driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to adapt to the challenges of the professional landscape.
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Student Café for the Roberto Garza Sada Center for Art, Architecture, and Design.
San Pedro Garza García, México 2020
The project arises from Procafelcol S.A.S. intention to expand into new international markets, specifically in Mexico. Its focus is on the student community. After conducting a market and user study, the brand decided that the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) was the ideal place to position its brand. They require that the establishment be incorporated into the current building, the Roberto Garza Sada Center (CGRS), due to the potential and beauty of the architecture itself.
Concept
For the development of the project, the thermal conditions of Monterrey are taken into account with the aim of creating a semiindoor design that provides shade and is embedded into the mountain to achieve thermal comfort through passive strategies.
At the university's request, a design is developed parallel to one of the building's entrances, continuing the slope of the terrain created by Tadao Andō in the main building.
User experience
During the day, the user will experience a thermal change from heat to cool, especially on sunny days. Entering through the main circulation, the pedestrian will pass under the pergola and enter the concrete chamber.
Project Layout
The project aims to organize the program from the most public to the most private areas. Recreational and group zones are located near the entrance, while services are positioned within the interior of the facility.
1. Outdoor tables
Entrance
Community tables
Individual tables
Café
Restrooms
Storage room
Project Section
Technical Elements
Reinforced concrete retaining walls, tied together with concrete plates, ensuring continuity with the structure of the existing building.
Two-bedroom apartment with modular panel partitions.
Bucaramanga, Colombia 2019
The project arises from the issue of creating a flexible residence, where multifunctional spaces take center stage. For this reason, modular panels are implemented within the residence, providing the possibility of one or two bedrooms, depending on the needs and activities of the occupant.
General Floor Plan of the Building Apartment Modules
The apartment is located at the center of the floor, taking advantage of the main view (southeast side). All internal panels are folded to allow the view to be appreciated from any location.
Section of a 4-Apartment Module
Apartment Section
Technical Elements
Elementos técnicos
PURUCHUCO
Contemporary Intervention in the Construction of an Archaeological Complex
Lima, Perú 2020
The archaeological site of Puruchuco, located in the city of Lima, Peru, has remained frozen in time, becoming one of the most significant ruins in the city. The appeal of the construction lies in its use of adobe bricks, a material employed throughout the building. For this reason, it was decided to give the ancient ruin a new purpose, transforming it into an attractive site for future generations.
For the contemporary intervention, the building was divided into two sections: the southern side, where the main entrance is located, and the northern side.
Concept
At first, it was planned to intervene in the entire ruin, but due to the narrow spaces within it, only the southern side could be addressed. The restoration consists of transforming the "patio" into a rooftop, comprising a small restaurant and a bar.
The entrance was modified by implementing a green area along with a waiting area for visitors. Additionally, a storage section was positioned, designated for storing additional items that visitors would not require inside the building.
Floor Plan of the Ruin
The Puruchuco complex is surrounded by a high wall with a single access point, providing solidity to the design and security to everything inside.
The entrance is located at one of its corners, overseen by a watchtower. To reach the interior, one must climb a steep ramp that leads to an anteroom. This space features, on one side, a long and narrow dead-end alley, and on the other side, a second entrance that opens into a spacious patio, the main area of the building.
Floor Plan of the Renovated Ruin
Upon entering, a large outdoor seating area welcomes visitors, making it an ideal space for spending time with family or friends. A wide ramp leads to the level of the bar and café, where all the gastronomy and beverages of the venue are located. Descending another ramp provides access to the archaeological zone, which has been left untouched. This area consists of four rooms and several corridors on different levels.
1. Entrance
Waiting Hall
Lockers
Dining Area
Lounge Area
Kitchen
Room
Facades of the Project
Sección
Side Facade
Main Facade
INSIDE ART
Center for Art, Architecture, and Design for the Roberto Garza Sada Center
Santa Catarina, México 2020
It is proposed as a project for an art center, with its main objective being to promote art, design, architecture, and culture in Valle Poniente. The municipality of Santa Catarina lacks cultural and artistic aspects, which is attributed to the absence of cultural spaces within the municipality itself. Héctor Castillo Olivares, mayor of Santa Catarina (2018–2021), spoke about this in an interview presented by the newspaper Milenio:
"Although we have several museums, we also need to strengthen them. This decentralization cannot be limited to Monterrey. I see it in the neighborhoods by regions, because many times a parent wants to take their child to a painting or robotics class they are looking for, but it becomes difficult to take them there and back because it’s an expense that goes beyond the parent's budget." (2018).
Concept
The art center is designed to welcome the general public, with a highly trained staff to serve an international, national, and local audience. The facilities meet all the requirements of universal inclusion. Additionally, the primary target is the young audience, with the initiative of promoting art within the community.
Within the art center, UDEM students will be the primary exhibitors, aiming to bring them closer to real-world experiences from an academic perspective. Additionally, works of art
by famous national and international artists will be displayed. The art center will also feature a gallery for hosting launch events, providing emerging artists from Monterrey with a space to showcase and sell their work to the public.
The facility will offer workshops in various disciplines related to the visual arts (design, architecture, sculpture, and painting). Urban art will also play a significant role in this architectural project, with its open spaces serving as a stage for outdoor art exhibitions.
Longitudinal Section (B–B')
Cross Section (C–C')
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East Facade
CARGO TERMINAL
Architectural design of a regional airport for San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander: cargo terminal
San Vicente de Chucurí, Colombia 2020
The municipality of San Vicente de Chucurí is located in the central region of the Santander department. Due to its significant agricultural production, it has become an essential area within the region and the country as a whole. However, its location and topography result in a lack of well-maintained roads, which hinders the consistent and efficient movement of goods to and from the municipality.
To address this issue, the Regional Airport for San Vicente de Chucurí was designed, incorporating a master plan that complies with the national civil aviation regulations (RAC–14) as well as international standards. The airport is situated in the southern part of the municipality, approximately 8 kilometers from the urban center, on a land area of roughly 1,696,000 m² in the La Esmeralda sector.
The master plan designates the airport as a third-level facility, featuring a 2,000-meter runway and a linear airside platform layout. On the landside, the plan includes separate passenger and cargo terminals, along with complementary structures such as a control tower, fire station, hangars, and storage for ground support equipment (GSE).
Due to the complexity of the project, it was decided to prioritize the development of the cargo terminal, given the significant economic benefits it is expected to bring to the region.
Concept
The project outlines an airport master plan governed by Colombia's current aviation regulations, ensuring compliance with established technical requirements. The landside facilities include a passenger terminal, a cargo terminal, a control tower, a technical zone, and parking areas for visitors, staff, and trucks servicing both terminals.
The airside facilities feature an airside platform, storage for ground support equipment, a
fire station, taxiways, and a takeoff and landing runway. Additionally, key factors such as runway length, orientation, topography, terrain conditions, surrounding area development, surface transportation accessibility, and noise impact were carefully considered to ensure the proper placement of the runway.
This approach enables the development of an airport complex that is well-suited to the site’s conditions while adhering to all current regulations.
The Runway
The runway is designed according to the performance requirements of the critical aircraft (the largest aircraft expected to operate at the airport). For the designated critical aircraft, regulations stipulate that the runway must have a length between 2,000 and 2,100 meters.
Additionally, national regulations (RAC–14) specify that the runway width must be 45 meters to ensure the safe landing and takeoff of the proposed aircraft. These dimensions guarantee compliance with international safety standards.
Master Plan for Airport Complex
A set of buildings is proposed in a schematic layout to ensure the efficient operation of the airport. The organizational framework of the airport is detailed, including the landside components: the passenger terminal, cargo terminal, parking areas for employees and users of both terminals, and a fire station, all in compliance with established regulations.
Universidad Santo Tomás Arquitectura Proyecto de grado
Localización
Diseño de un aeropuerto regional: terminal de carga San
Proyecto
On the airside, the plan includes the airside platform, storage facilities for ground support equipment (GSE), a control tower, taxiways, and the takeoff and landing runway.
Localización
San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander
Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar Hernández
Estudiantes
Manuela Díaz Montiel
Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Fecha
The cargo terminal is being developed to benefit the region's economic sector. San Vicente de Chucurí is the leading producer of cocoa in Santander, a department that accounts for 46% of the country’s cocoa production (Gélvez, 2017). Additionally, the municipality is a significant producer of plantains, avocados, and oranges, generating approximately 25,000 tons annually.
The establishment of the airport would strengthen the distribution of these products nationwide through the national airport network and could further facilitate their export by providing a direct connection to El Dorado.
Cargo Terminal
First Floor Plan
Universidad Santo TomásArquitecturaProyecto de grado
19/10/2021
de Chucurí, Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto
Estudiantes Manuela Díaz Montiel
Fecha
Second Floor Plan
Universidad Santo Tomás Arquitectura Proyecto de grado
19/10/2021
de Chucurí, Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar
Estudiantes Manuela Díaz Montiel
Jaime Andrés Marín García
Fecha
Universidad Santo Tomás
Arquitectura
Proyecto de grado
Proyecto
Diseño de un aeropuerto regional: terminal de carga
Localización
San
Localización
San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar Hernández
Fecha
Estudiantes Manuela Díaz Montiel Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Longitudinal Section (C)
Longitudinal Section (D)
Proyecto
Proyecto
Proyecto
Localización
Localización
Localización
San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander
San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander
San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander
Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar Hernández
Estudiantes
Fecha
Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar Hernández
Director Arquitecto Jorge Alberto Villamizar Hernández
Estudiantes
Estudiantes
Manuela Díaz Montiel
Fecha
Fecha
Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Manuela Díaz Montiel
Manuela Díaz Montiel
Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Northeast
Facade of the Airport
Proyecto
Villamizar Hernández
Estudiantes
Manuela Díaz Montiel
Jaime Andrés Marín García 19/10/2021
Fecha
A coffee table is designed based on an algorithm. The geometry is created using stereotomy (waffle design), a fabrication strategy that allows planes to interlock in the X and Y directions. The table is constructed from 4mm thick laser-cut wood.
The segmentation of the pieces is automated through the algorithm.
Explanatory Video in Spanish
General Algorithm
Parts Breakdown
Three-Axis Luminaire is a lighting fixture designed for a workspace. It focuses on the luminaire as an adaptable system, with a geometry that can be configured to suit any type of space requiring illumination. Its name originates from the versatility of the modular lamp system, allowing configurations in one dimension, two dimensions, and even three dimensions. This flexibility generates endless possibilities for geometric forms, depending on the pieces used.
Piece Modules
Proposed Geometry
Luminaire in Plan
Luminaire in Elevation
Light Emission
Arch. Jose de Jesús Meléndez Córdova
Arch. Gizilaine Adriana Patricio
Arch. Samuel Rodriguez Matus
Ind. Des. Paola Edith Mora Baz Dresch
San Pedro Garza García, México 2023
The Trazo Pavilion is an innovative pavilion created by students from the Master's program in Advanced Architectures. It stands as a testament to creativity and ingenuity. Its structure, composed of 230 wooden rods and 70 3D-printed joints, redefines traditional architectural conventions by harmoniously merging nature and technology.
The 3D-printed joints, meticulously designed, enable the wooden rods to interlock in a sophisticated manner, forming a support network that conveys a sense of lightness and dynamism. The simplicity of the materials combined with the complexity of the form results in an elegant and functional structure, inviting both reflection and interaction.
Explanatory Video in Spanish
A skyscraper designed through an algorithm, inspired by the fluidity of nature and fractal geometry. This steel-and-glass colossus would rise gracefully, defying the rigid lines of the urban landscape.
Its sinuous shape, born from a complex algorithm, would optimize light capture and panoramic views, while its kinetic facade would adapt to climatic conditions, transforming the building into a living organism in harmony with the city. Inside, a universe of interconnected spaces would accommodate offices, residences, vertical gardens, and cultural experiences, fostering interaction and collaboration among its occupants.
Algorithm
The parametric city emerges from a revolutionary concept where city blocks and buildings transform into adaptable modules, responding to population fluctuations in an organic and efficient way.
Imagine an ever-changing urban landscape, where structures expand, contract, or reconfigure themselves according to demand. Intelligent algorithms would analyze real-time data on space utilization, population density, and socioeconomic trends, activating mechanisms to reshape the city's configuration.
Modular buildings would rise or retract, creating new plazas or expanding green spaces, while streets and avenues adapt seamlessly to traffic flows.
