PORTFOLIO
JONATHAN VARGAS
2024
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NAME
Jonathan Vargas
Jonvargas128@gmail.com
NUMBER
6263401604
EDUCATION
Mt San Antonio College Cal Poly Pomona
SCHOOL
WORK 2018
Mt San Antonio College
Architecture Foundational Skills/ Architectural Design Concentration 1
2019
Unrelated work expereince Architectural Design Concentration 2
2020
Architectural Design Concentration 3
2021 Transferred
Cal Poly Pomona 2022
GIS Building Surveyor
Architecture Year 2
Beans.Ai
City Maintenance Assistant City of La Puente
Architecture Year 3
City Planning - Intern 2023
City of La Puente
Architectural - Intern Architecture Year 4
Gensler - Cities Studio
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Santa Ana Housing *
7
Rethinking the 10
9
Brickwork
13
reFLECT : reFRACT
17
CPP School of Architecture
21
Little Tokyo Museum
25
Mt Wilson Scientist Retreat
29
Tower
31
Bridge
33
Cantilever
35
Photography
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Casablanca Studio
*AIAIC Award Winning Project - Inclusion and Equity category
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SANTA ANA HOUSING
A reintroduction to a typology
The typology of Latino America is familiar to the city of Santa Ana given the cities overwhelming Latino population. By introducing arches into the project, a move widely used in Spanish architecture, the community is able to make a visual connection deriving from memory. The decision to have the units facing one another creates a central courtyard- a typology reminiscent of the vecindades found throughout Latino America. The use of color on the facades is another nod to the colorful buildings that adorn the built environment of the countries south of the border.
LIVE/WORK
MECHANICAL
LOBBY
官宓
官宓
CITY MUSEUM
BOOKSTORE INDOOR MARKET
官宓
ZOCALO
DAYCARE
ART STUDIO
CAFE
OFFICE SPACE
PLANT NURSERY
ZOCALO
LEVEL 2
NATURAL COOLING
DAYLIGHTING
SECTION
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RETHINKING THE 10
Re-imagining the freeway into a place for community engagement and low carbon transportation
Re-envisioning the stretch of i-10 freeway from El Monte Station to Downtown Los Angeles. 3 light rail cars, several bike lanes, and a generously shaded walking path are all implemented into the project with the vision of a less car centric future.
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BRICKWORK
A reclaiming of space for the black community in Portland, Oregon
The project looks to use graffiti and design motifs found in the historically black community of Albina in order to reclaim and redesign the space to serve the original community. The graffiti aesthetic is used to design ground work and the outline of word “Hillblock” is used as a tribute to the historical neighborhood and to create a skyline through the outline of its letters. Graffiti is a way to claim personal space in a public realm. It is an artistic declaration of existence. The project is reclaiming this part of Albina and using “Hillblock” as its tag.
*made in collaboration with Jacqueline Guerra, Ely Millon, Michael Abe, and Eduardo Yanez
N FLINT AVE
HARRIET TUBMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
NE TILLAMOOK ST MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
N VANCOUVER AVE
HILLBLOCK (NORTH OF PLAN)
BILLY WEBB ELKS LODGE
HIGHSCHOOL
PICA
N WILLIAMS AVE
NE HANCOCK ST
HOUSING
POCKETS OF NATIVE GREENERY
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
EDUCATION CENTER
N BROADWAY
NE VICTORIA AVE
NE BROADWAY
N WEIDLER ST DUDE RANCH
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
JACKIE’S
SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICT / MUSEUM
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
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ID
AY DW
BR
COMMUNITY CENTER
OA
NW
BR
VETERANS MEMORIAL COLLISEUM
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL CULTURAL VEHICULAR REDIRECTION HISTORIC ALBINA SITES BIKE PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH
MODA CENTER (ROSE QUARTER)
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S IT E B O U N DARIES
G RAFF ITI FON T
MANIPULAT ED GROUNDWORK
GRAFFITI LAYERING
FON T MA N IP U LATION
OUTLINE
CONVERT TO GROUNDWORK
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reFLECT : reFRACT
Working with Chilean architect Max Núñez, we re-imagine the possibilities of designing within the context of a historic landmark
By directly mimicking its surroundings, the mirrored skylights pay respect to the site in the utmost manner; they become it. The house and the neighborhood are both reflected back at the viewer. Inside the skylights, a mirrored surface refracts light back into the garden house. The play of light imitates the light show that occurs when water reflects off the penthouse pool onto its interior ceiling, creating a sense of connection between the interior of the Garden House and the Penthouse of the VDL.
*made in collaboration with Max Núñez
EXTEND
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CPP SCHOOL OF ARCHITCTURE
An antithesis to a historical landmark.
The inner workings of this new monument are on full display through a perforated metal envelope, a fully glazed northern facade, and apertures placed strategically on both plinth and tower. These apertures are moments within the architecture where the public is invited to look into the school, the exhibition on an architecture school at work.
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FLOOR PLANS PLINTH - LEVEL 1 SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”
1 GALLERY/LOBBY 2 LEC TURE HALL 3 MODEL SHOP 4 FAB LAB 5 CAFE 6 COURT YARD
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6 COURT YARD 7 ADMINISTRATION 8 SEMINAR ROOM 9 STUDY ROOM
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FLOOR PLANS PLINTH - LEVEL 2 SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”
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LITTLE TOKYO MUSEUM
A connection of space and community The site is cut diagonally to make way for a generous walkway that connects 1st street to the back of the site which, in turn, connects to the heart of Little Tokyo. The walkway is flanked on both sides by public spaces, giving the ground back to the community. This upwards extrusion splits the museum in two and calls for the connection of these two buildings via bridges spanning from one side to the other.
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FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR
1 EXHBITION
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L ICE A SERV
L ICE A SERV
2 CAFE 3 BOOKSTORE 4 ART STORAGE 5 OUTDOOR AUDITORIUM
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FLOOR PLAN 4TH LEVEL SCALE : 1/8” = 1’-0”
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SECTION B
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SECTION C
1 EXHIBITION 3 BOOKSTORE 4 ART STORAGE 6 AUDITORIUM 7 COMMUNITY CLASSROOM 8 STAFF 9 STAFF RESTROOM 10 STAFF ROOM 11 LOBBY
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SECTION A
SECTION D 1 EXHIBITION 3 BOOKSTORE 4 ART STORAGE 5 OUTDOOR AUDITORIUM 6 AUDITORIUM 7 COMMUNITY CLASSROOM 8 STAFF ROOM 9 PUBLIC RESTROOM
1 EXHIBITION 4 ART STORAGE 8 STAFF ROOM 13 STAFF OFFICES 14 CONFERENCE ROOM 15 DIRECTORS OFFICE
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Mt Wilson Scientist Retreat
Integration into site by means of geometry and materials
A live/work space for two observatory scientist up in the San Gabriel mountains The space was dictated by the site which was a lot longer than it was wide. These dimensions called for a plan which was rectangular and a circulation that was linear. Both the geometry and material choices were a nod to the mountain range and the forest that surround the site. The plan was separated into areas that were Private, Shared, and Public. In section the distinguishing of space is more clear, crowned by a top story observatory for star gazing.
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56 7 3F T
5663 T
5 663 F T 56 63FT
5 673 F T
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56 4 3FT
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S H A R E D SRVC. PRIVATE
DECK
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BATHROOM
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
SERVICE CLOSET / EQUIPMENT STORAGE
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UP
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BOTTOM LEVEL
PARKING
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TRASH
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PUBLIC RESTROOM
PUBLIC RESTROOM
MEETING DECK
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DAYROOM
DINING
KITCHEN
RESEARCH OFFICE
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RESEARCH LAB
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ENTRY LEVEL
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10
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RESEARCH LAB
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TOP LEVEL
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EL: 37’-2”
RESEARCH OBSERVATORY
EL: 28’-9”
DAYROOM
K IT C H E N
R ESE AR C H O FFICE
PU B LIC RESTROOM
PUBLIC RESTROOM
RE SE A RC H LA B
M EE TIN G D E CK
EL: 11’-6”
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
SERVICE CLOSET
EL: 0’-0”
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SECTION AA
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8
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TOWER
Creating hierarchy through a progressive ascension
Platforms of increasing length are placed at 12’ datums, giving you an expanded amount of lookout space as you ascend up the tower
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4’ - 0”
12’ - 0”
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4’ - 0” 12’ - 0”
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12’ - 0” 10’ - 0”
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 4 48’ - 0”
LEVEL 3 36’ - 0”
LEVEL 2 24’ - 0”
LEVEL 1 12’ - 0”
SECTION A
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
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BRIDGE
Distinguishing space through slope and roof A single structure with two distinct sides. A ramp for crossing, characterized by its roof and slope. A platform for viewing, characterized by its perforated materials.
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6’ - 0”
12’ - 0”
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1’ - 0”
BOTTOM LANDING (EL +- 0’ - 0”)
6’ - 0”
12’ - 0” R1
5’ - 0” ML 1
(EL + 1’ - 0”)
12’ - 0” R2
5’ - 0” ML 1
(EL + 2’ - 0”)
(EL - 12’ - 0”)
LEVEL 2 PLATFORM
12’ - 0” R3
5’ - 0” ML 1
(EL + 3’ - 0”)
TOP LANDING (EL + 4’ - 0”) 12’ - 0” R4
5’ - 0”
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CANTILEVER
Revealing site through disintegrating facade A cantilevered structure that encourages visitors to walk to its end by means of a lowered roof and perforated facade
SECTION
35
PHOTOGRAPHY
A means to practice attention to detail and a source of inspiration
I use photography as a creative outlet. It forces me to pay attention. To be in the moment. To be hyper aware. An attempt at capturing mood through still moments.
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CASABLANCA
STUDIO
CASABLANCA STUDIO
A personal exploration of design
Casablanca studio is the beginning of a journey in personal exploration of design. Everyday objects through a different lens.
VASE 01
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THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS VASE COMES FROM THE ART OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. VASE 01 IS THE PRE-ARRANGED VASE. TAKING CUES FROM THE BASICS OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, THE STEMS OF FLOWERS ARE EXTRUDED AND USED AS CHANNELS TO PLACE FLOWERS WITHIN. THESE CHANNELS ARE EXTRUDED OUT AT DIFFERENT ANGELS AND VARYING HEIGHTS IN ORDER TO MIMIC THE DYNAMIC BOUQUETS THEY SIMULATE
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LAMP de MESA 1/2” THREADED ROD
TYPE ‘A’ LIGHT BULB
1/2” WING NUT
x2
PENDANT LIGHT CORD
1/2” HEX NUT
x2
CONCRETE BASE
COLUMN
OPAQUE SHADE
ARM
SHADE CAP
BASE PLATE
CONCRETE BASE MOLD
TRANSLUCENT SHADE
ASSEMBLY
ADJUST
REST
FASTEN
SLOT
SLOT
REST
ATTACH
FASTEN
Taking inspiration from laboratory equipment, this desk lamp comes with an adjustable arm height that allows for variety in illumination. The translucent material of its upper half is ideal for entire room luminance while the opacity of its lower portion serves well for intimate settings.