“ I belive that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.”
-Tadao Ando
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HOHOKAM CULTURAL CENTER
Spring 2023 | ADE 323
Instructor: Solomon Cohen
Location: Tempe, Az
Project Type: Solo
The “Hohokam Cultural Center”, was developed as a graft to an existing park in downtown Tempe. The structure seeks to recreate a historical experience through the culture, traditions, and architectural techniques of the native inhabitants. It seeks to appeal to a wider view on education through hands on and traditional learning means.
Program
Library
Features books and computer spaces
Program Layout
Upper Ground Level
Gardens
Features crops irrigated by a canal system
Lower Ground Level
Museum
Features different Hohokam housing types
Amphitheatre
Features a ball court
Basement
Conceptual Analysis
Knowledge
Hohokam Village
Taken at the Pueblo Grande Museum, this is a model featuring what an average village may have looked like. Notably, the important structures are elevated on a mound to exemplify their status. The villages were organized around courtyard systems and activities.
Gardens
The Hohokam people relied on the Salt River to irrigate their crops. Common crops were corn, beans, and squash.
Pit House
The average home was supported by a wooden frame, insulated by reeds and smaller debris, on the inside; and finished with dried mud walls on the exterior. Later homes were much larger and built of adobe bricks.
Ball Court
The ball court was a central part to the life of the Hohokam people, it acted as a gathering spot. The game was probably similar to modern day lacrose.
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A LIGHT SPACE
Fall 2023 | DSC 494
Instructor: Evan Emery
Location: Northern Az
Project Type: Solo
“A Light Space”, was developed in a 3D modeling course. It revolves around the concept of lighting/ shade.The structure seeks to incorporate multiple methods of light in a cohesive and unifying manner. The structure stands as a observatory to light passing through a space.e development of a library through the lens
Brise Soleil
The shadows shade the windows and walls of the building, which lowers heat overload. Perforated Floor
The shadow cast shades the porch below.
The shadow cast moves throughout the day along the facade.
The brise soleil form was designed by countering simulated sun positions in a model.
The placement of a tree was determined by tracking simulated sun positions in a model.
AGRIPPA’S BATHHOUSE
Fall 2023 | ADE 421
Instructor: Elena Rochi
Location: Rome, Italy
Project Type: Group
Contributions: Research and design of the Caldarium, produced all drawings and renders.
“Agrippa’s Bathhouse”, is part one of a larger scale, virtual reality experience of the Pantheon throughout the ages. This bathhouse is of the earliest age. Due to little information available, research and inspiration from similar bathhouses of the era, were used to produce a similar sensation. velopment
Program
Central Hallway
Features columns, clerestory windows, and barrel vault ceiling
Caldarium
Similar to a sauna, features central heating pool, sun room, and clerestory windows.
Tepidarium
The warm room, this is the central gathering space, features an oculus
Frigidarium
The cold room, features a colonnade system Program Layout
Supporting Spaces
These passive spaces are necessary for circulation.
Experience Plan
Hallway
Caldarium
Tepidarium Frigidarium
V.R. Teleportation Path Sunlight Sunlight Steam Sunlight Steam Chattering Wind Chirping
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DESERT OASIS APARTMENTS
Fall 2022 | ADE 322
Instructor: Martin Ramirez
Location: Phoenix, Az
Project Type: Solo
“Desert Oasis Apartments” was developed on an abandoned 0.8 acres plot of land, rezoned and resituated for an urban Phoenix neighborhood. The structure seeks to appeal to multi-age demographics, income levels, and to the public’s perception of local, desert architecture. The apartments offer a glimpse into a safe, communal, and interconnected community.
BRIEF RESUME
CONTACT
• jlcruz0002@gmail.com
• Phone: (623)258-6324
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joel-cruz-a69977202
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Design - Architectural Studies
• AIAS, NOMAS member
• Dean’s List (2020 - 2024)
• Honorable Mention at Spring 2023 Design Exhibition
Tempe, Az
PROJECT / LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Researcher and Designer
• Additional relevant Courses: -Construction Management: (microcomputer applications, construction estimation, working drawing analysis, building construction methods)
SKILLS
• 3D Modeling (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, AutoCad)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• 3D Rendering (Enscape)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Model Making
Tempe, Az
March - April 2024
• Partnered with clients at the Greater Phoenix Urban League to produce a 15,000 sqft remodel of the existing site, within a time frame of 6 weeks
• Engaged in two client meetings, site trips, and all drawings,resulted in a cohesive design according to client’s desire.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, Az Researcher and Designer
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
• Collaborated with a group of three, as part of 4th year curriculum, to research, design, and produce a 3D virtual reality simulation of the Pantheon.
• Managed and maintained budget costs via constructing in-house assets trimming costs down 25%.
• Presented and orchestrated the studio project in front of a panel of university and outside professionals, for future investment in virtual reality, for the architecture curriculum.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, Az Project Manager
Feb 2023 - March 2023
• Collaborated in the iterative process to design an original structural system, displacing applied loads evenly on a 30- degree tilted surface.
• Oversaw roles and responsibilities throughout duration of the project, which resulted in an early finish date of three days.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Amazon Goodyear, Az Worker, Flexible Shifts
Feb 2022 - Present
• Manage personal work shifts, creating and planning efficient 25- 30 hours a week schedules, for optimal productivity between work and school.
• Maintains a level of professionalism while meeting busy schedule of a 10-12 hour shift, during holiday seasons.
• Achieves a 90% accuracy rate in inventory tracking and storage.