Master of Science degree in Architecture for Sustainability Design
Politecnico di Torino
Cali, Colombia 2016-2020
Bachelor´s Degree in Architecture
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
Turin, Italy 2022
Hi there!
I recently graduated with a Master’s in Architecture for Sustainable Design in Turin. I’m a passionate and self-driven architectural designer, always eager to create and find solutions with commitment and efficiency. I’m on the lookout for inspiring opportunities in both architecture and interior design. I’m deeply committed to addressing environmental challenges with a human-centered approach, believing strongly in the power of spaces to influence behavior. During my last internship, I worked in interior projects, refining my eye for detail and expanding my knowledge of materials. My experiences have also given me valuable insights into human relations, teamwork, and communication.
Ingenio Manuelita + Pontificia
Universidad Javeriana Cali
Internship Bioclimatic
Exploration, design, construction, and assessment of a flexible module for a construction element developed by the company which has thermal properties
Publicidad Exterior SAS Internship
Assisted with the production of detail plans and 3d model for retail stores. Had the opportunity to sketch design ideas for furniture
MID Design Internship
Assisted with the production of architectural and electrical plans, architectural schedules, permissions and logistics. Had the opportunity to oversee the construction process and discuss progress with client
Cali, Colombia 2020
Tivoli, Italy 2022
Piranesi Prix de Rome
Workshop-Contest at Villa Adriana First place
Cali, Colombia 2019
The Piranesi Prix de Rome is an architecture competitions for archeology, the University Award open to students of architecture schools from all over the world that converge at Villa Adriana to attend a two-week workshop-competition.
Turin, Italy 2021
Competiton Challenge@PoliTo by FirmsTreasure Track
Politecnico di Torino- Marazzato Company
Bogota, Colombia 2017
– design a renovation project of the area taking into account the overall image of the museum.
– design and test innovative solution for the enjoyment of the collection
– design a marketing strategy aimed at increasing the awareness of the trucks museum.
Cali, Colombia 2016-2020
Bachelor
-First place Final delivery Basic Projects I 2016
-First place Final delivery Basic Projects II 2017-1
-First place Final delivery Basic Projects III 2017-2
Fashion & Heritage at Villa Adriana
The staging of a fashion show in the Pecile and Antinoeion.
Villa Adriana, Tivoli, Italy
Master´s Thesis 2024
The research focuses on the intersection of fashion and heritage in contemporary society, examining how haute couture houses develops fashion events in UNESCO sites to enhance, conserve and protect them. One such site is Villa Adriana, Emperor Hadrian’s retreat near Rome, celebrated for its diverse architectural influences from the Roman Empire, including Greek and Egyptian styles.
This thesis specifically explores the Egyptian influence at Villa Adriana. The initial phase involves gathering iconographic and architectural data from the site. The study then shifts focus to fashion brands, with Dior as a case study, examining how they not only utilize these UNESCO locations but also establish meaningful connections between historic sites, scenography, and their collections. Following an extensive analysis of the brand, a particular Dior collection that highlights Egyptian influence at Villa Adriana is selected as a focal point.
This collection serves as the basis for intervention strategies ranging from master planning to temporary structures used for fashion shows, later repurposed for exhibitions featuring Egyptian sculptures. The project focuses on studying historical iconography and approaching the architectural composition and staging of Villa Adriana through an artistic intervention.
The thesis aims to explore fashion as an art form and heritage sites like Villa Adriana as stage that not only showcase this art but also enhance their own value through these events. This interdisciplinary approach aims to underscore the importance of conserving UNESCO sites while promoting contemporary cultural expressions through haute couture fashion. It offers diverse perspectives on cultural heritage conservation, showcasing how fashion events can contribute to the preservation and reinterpretation of historic landmarks.
After party
Aperitivo & Dinner
FASHION Event
TEMPORAL Exhibition
PLATAFORM PECILE Fashion Event
One of the main reasons for the topic’s selection comes from the research on the valorization of heritage through fashion events, combined with the great beauty and archaeological complexity of Villa Adriana.
This site presents itself as a fascinating space for the development of a Haute Couture fashion event. The main intention is based on ephemeral architecture as the key to creating architectural elements that transform and evolve, allowing them to adjust to different contexts, functions, and momentsThe Pecile and Antinoeion areas have been ideally selected for this project due to their scenic components. From the wall of the Pecile to the ruins of the Antinoeion, and the uncomperable views of the Cento Camerelle, these spaces become the perfect setting for initially developing a nighttime Haute Couture event. This event will include a runway, backstage area, and dinner pavilion, along with an intervention in the Antinoeion
area for the grand after-party.
The event has been designed for both daytime and nighttime use. During the day, most of the installations used for the runway will transform into a temporary exhibition of the statuary of Villa Adriana, specifically those found in the Antinoeion. This duality in the use of space seeks to maximize the valorization of heritage throughout the entire event. The proposal aims to bring to light the historical heritage of Villa Adriana through a non-invasive and reversible project that seeks to exalt this World Heritage site, emphasizing the need for its protection and conservation. By utilizing ephemeral architecture, the goal is to create a link between fashion and historical heritage, highlighting the importance of preserving and valuing these unique spaces through contemporary events that attract a diverse audience engaged with culture and history.
The Passepartout Project
Turin, Italy
Team-work: Diego Bevilaqua, Jana Arabi, Melissa Banguero
Atelier, the architectural sustainable design E 2020
Year/ Año: 2020
Course/ Curso: Atelier, the architectural sustainable
Team-work/ Equipo: Diego Bevilaqua, Jana Arabi, Melissa
Project Location/Ubicación: Turin, Italy
The objective of this project is to create a space that vance to the role of the community in the construction layers (The Blanket & The Green) act as a tool to promote sporting, recreational, economic, academic and cultural role within the community is to promote activities and sense of ownership and pride for the inhabitants of the
THE PASSEPARTOUT CONCEPT
The goal of this project is to create a space that truly highlights the role of the community in city-building. The two layers, “The Blanket” and “The Green,” serve as tools to promote a wide range of activities—sporting, recreational, economic, academic, and cultural. These layers are designed to foster community engagement, instilling a sense of ownership and pride among local residents.
The layers will offer both physical comfort and a visual representation of the concept, with “The Blanket” gracefully weaving through the floors of the building. The primary aim of the project is to ensure optimal thermal comfort, provide adequate protection from solar radiation, and create a virtual canopy under which the building can thrive.
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URBAN MASTER PLAN
INCLUSION
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URBAN Conceptualization
OWNERSHIP
DYNAMISM
GATHERING
INCLUSION
El objetivo principal del proyecto es generar el
radiación solar, así como proporcionar una cubierta
The project’s main aim is to generate the most proper thermal
El objetivo principal del proyecto es generar el confort
Unblock-TO Project
Turin, Italy
Team-work: Melissa Banguero
Final Design Studio D 2022
This project focuses on the restoration and renovation of a residential block with a strong emphasis on creating spaces that foster community interaction. While preserving many of the existing buildings, the design adapts them to accommodate new activities and functions, enriching the area with diverse public and collective spaces that promote daily human contact.
The facade plays a crucial role in this transformation. The design intention is to reimagine the traditional brick wall using modern technology, resulting in a facade that captures the aesthetic of brick while being much lighter. This is achieved through a brick mesh that not only simulates the classic brick appearance but also allows natural light and airflow to permeate the building, enhancing the comfort and livability of the spaces within.
4. Transicional elevation
5. Sustraction
Transicional
Addition
Transicional elevation
Sustraction
2. Demolition
UNBLOCK-To
Adding different volumes to con form the courtyards inside the block.
Elevation of the volumes to conti nue with the direct context.
Restoration and renovation of a residential block, however, seeks to offer a wide variety of public or collective spaces that encourage daily human contact. This is how, many of the existing buildings are maintained, which are adapted to new activi
Sustraction of the volumnes to stablish connections inside and outside of the block.
Restauración y renovación de una manzana con caracter residencial sin embargo busca ofrecer una gran variedad de espacios publicos o colectvios que fomentan el contacto humano diariamen te. Es asi como se matienen muchas de las edifica ciones existentes las cuales son adaptadas a las nuevas actividades y funciones.
FACADE F1/ FACHADA F1 1. Existing Buildings
Addition
NORTH Facade
Hidden House
This residential project, known as “The Hidden House,” centers around the client’s vision of blurring the boundaries between nature and the built environment. The house is designed to seamlessly integrate with its natural surroundings, with the focal point being a flowing water feature that runs through the home, ensuring that residents remain connected to nature at all times.
The house is partially buried into the landscape, allowing it to blend harmoniously with its context and creating a dynamic relationship with the sloping topography of the site. This design approach fosters a constant interplay between filled and empty spaces, enhancing the overall spatial experience and reinforcing the connection between the home and its natural environment.
S OCIALAREA
THE HIDDEN HOUSE
1. General conditions/ Situación actual FUNCTIONAL diagram
Orientation and segmentation/ Orientación y segmentación
Visual Prioritation/ Jerarquizacion visual
Edificio Parque
The platform tower concept merges instead of differentiating the public from the private. The park runs through the project at different heights.
en el centro de Cali
El concepto de torre plataforma se fusiona en lugar de diferenciar lo público de lo privado se convierten en uno solo. El parque recorre el proyecto a diferentes alturas.
Cali, Colombia
Atelier, Bachelor
Proyecto Integral 2 2019
This architectural project, known as the Edificio Parque, is designed to blur the lines between public and private spaces, creating a unique urban environment where the park itself becomes an integral part of the structure. Instead of being confined to the ground level, the park weaves through the tower at various heights, offering green spaces throughout the building.
The project aims to promote sports and educational activities for children and young people, establishing an urban sports facility in the heart of Cali. By integrating both existing and new commercial spaces, the design seeks to revitalize the area, making it a vibrant community hub.
The central courtyard plays a key role in the project, acting as an open interior space that fosters dynamic interactions between indoor and outdoor environments. This courtyard enhances the spatial experience by creating multiple connections between the different levels of the building.
Overall, the Platform Tower is envisioned as a vertical park, integrating public services and green spaces across various floors, rather than limiting these amenities to the ground level. This innovative approach redefines urban living, offering a multi-layered experience that seamlessly blends recreation, education, and community engagement.
3d Model/ Modelo
ANALISIS URBANO
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DETERMINANTES
The courtyard is consolidated as an interior-open space characterized by stablishing different relationships between indoor and outdoor.
El patio se consolida como un espacio interior-abierto caracterizado por establecer diferentes relaciones entre el interior y el exterior.
