Architectural Portfolio 2021-2023 Juliana Torrez-Ortiz

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Juliana Torrez-Ortiz

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Juliana Torrez-Ortiz

My story begins in Bogotá, Colombia where I was born and later South Florida where I was raised as a Colombian-American. In May 2021, I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and concentrations in Business Management and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

The work in this portfolio is a culmination of selected work produced only within my year and a half while studying at the University of Southern California (USC) as a 3 year Master of Architecture student. These projects show my creativity and growth as a designer and future architect.

PROJECTS

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Joshua Tree Visitors Center

Venice Bath House

Visitors Center located in the Oasis of Mara, California.

Revitalization project located in Venice Beach, California.

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The Sea Grove

Minimal Dwelling Concept

Urban Activator on the water in Santa Monica, California.

Idea for a 10’x10’x10’ room where minimal dwelling is comfortable.

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Co-Living Housing Project

Baldwin Hills Media Incubator

Shared Living Housing Project located in Los Angeles.

Competition for a community Media Incubator in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles.

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Japanese Joint Analysis

Modeling Photos

Analysis and Study of the traditional Japanese Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi joint.

Photos of the Hirakake-KomisenTsugi joint, Bayside 1001 project, and Wellington Sports Academy.

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

01 Joshua Tree Visitors Center This Visitors Center located in the Oasis of Mara, California focuses on modularity, prefabrication, and accessible indoor/ outdoor area in order to add to the its landscape rather than distract from it.

This project spreads out an office, a cafe, a bookstore, gallery, and lobby into five different locations in order to make the experience of the visitors center a greater and longer experience

FLOOR PLAN 1/8”=1’ - 0”

East Elevations 1/8”=1’ - 0”

TRANSVERSE SECTION

JOSHUA TREE VISITORS CENTER

West Elevations 1/8”=1’ - 0”

BUILDING PLAN | LONGITUDINAL SECTION

1” = 20’- 0”

02 Venice Beach Bath House This revitalization project located in Venice Beach, California takes the outside shell and structure of the existing abandoned warehouse and reworks its interior into becoming a Bath House.

This bath house plays with repitition, light wells, and perforations throughout different moments in order to bring in light and create privacy when preferred,

03 The Sea Grove This urban activator located in Santa Monica, California right on Ocean Park Blvd. brings life and a new type of leisure to the California coast. These occupiable “Sea Groves” encourage exploration, and create a unique forest-like pier that hugs its visitors.

These tree structures are supported by their exoskeleton pattern which simultaneously create both shading within its spaces and a water retention system to give back to its environment.

Main Boardwalk Playgrounds, Outdoor Space Restrooms, Office Spaces Permanent Food and Beverage, Shops Amphitheatre, Event Spaces, Restaurant

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03 The Sea Grove Here, people gather to enjoy live music performances, art installations, and pop-up markets.

A green roof garden provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle below, inviting visitors to relax and recharge amidst lush vegetation and panoramic city views.

As day turns to night, the activator becomes a beacon of light and energy, illuminating the urban landscape with its innovative design and vibrant programming. From dawn till dusk, this architectural marvel serves as a dynamic hub of activity, creativity, and connection, enriching the fabric of the city and transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. .

BUILDING PLAN

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04 Minimal Dwelling Concept POSITION/ARGUMENT With t he r ise of p opulation growth a nd r egrettably gre enhouse gas , t opics r ega rd ing spac e, a ir , and greenery are become more and more prevalent. The idea of a minimal dwelling s pace w ith c ommunal areas for communities provides a solution we can begin to address regarding population growth.

This idea h owever , does not a ddress t he h abits we a s humans need to begin to normalize in our daily routines in order to maintain a healthy earth and population. Creating a m inimal d welling space that c an i ncorporate t he imperative need of more plants and greenery, moves us a step forward towards a better future. Similarly, by creating minimal dwelling areas that still provide the feeling of a larger space while allowing greater sunlight to come in, occupants can also have healthy space to grow.

DESCRIPTION

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emphasized. By creating alcoves and spaces within the walls, which allow occupants to have greater surface area to do other daily activities. The addition of the balcony

1. Sleeping space 2. Balcony 3. Closet Space 4. Vanity/Desk 5. Storage drawers 6. Sink and Faucet 7. Shelves 8. Floor table and Pillows

be able to step outside when the minimal dwelling area Most importantly, these concepts work together in order to p rovide areas w here l ots of s unlight can come in to maintain the presence of greenery and plants throughout the dwelling. Through the potential use of hydroponics in the room, and compost bins in areas throughout the building, interior gardens can grow. These gardens can create potential for discourse in the community so that vegetation can b e shared a nd t raded t hroughout t he occupants.

605a - Minimal Dwelling |Juliana Torrez-Ortiz/Hadrian Predock

05 Co-Living Housing Project

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With the rise of student loan debt, rent unaffordability, and inflation, this building aims to be an affordable residency where recent graduates can live while paying off debt, recent parents can begin to discover their new roles, and students who are still in University can still live.

Therefore, creating study spaces where students can focus, where people can join zoom meetings, and families can privately explore parenthood within a community is important. This project yearns to address the importance of creating social spaces so occupants can learn and grow from each other. This cross shaped design maximizes natural sunlight and public spaces closer to the middle and more private spaces further away.

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Sheared Isometric

Co-Living Housing Project

Isoemtric Iterations

Co-Living Housing Project

Building Section

Co-Living Housing Project

Pod Layouts

Co-Living Housing Project

06 Baldwin Hills Media Incubation “Soul Station” is a media incubation pitch created during a one week charette at the University of Southern California.

Station Soul yearns to create outside spaces in which everything is transparent and welcoming to attract its black communities and surrounding neighbors to encourage creativity and media incubation. From permanent built in art easels, to public stages for performances of all kinds, outdoor markets, and recreational activities, Station Soul tries to make sure creativity and community is addressed first and foremost.

Station Soul uses its resources to create spaces in which new technologies, new medias, and new innovations can be learnt about and explored through VR, open meeting rooms, and free public art/media lessons to ADD to its surrounding communities, rather than take away from it.

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VR / MEETING ROOM / MONTHLY ART EXHIBITION

ART INSTALATIONS PODCASTING / STAGES / MEETING / RECORDING / FILMING SPACES

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ART INSTALATION

SEATING CANOPY PATHWAY CENTRAL PATHWAY

RESTING AREAS

SEATING/VEGETATION

PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY

FLEA MARKET MUSIC BOOTH

Public Space Bike Lanes Metro K Line Pedestrian Path Bus Stop

Movable Petal Structure (Spacial Organization & Shading)

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Ground to the highest point of the petal

Water Drainage

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Track System

“Dispersed” (ex: Farmers / Flea Market)

“Semi-Concentrated” (ex: Small Group Activities)

Petal Structure Diagram

Station: SOUL

“Concentrated) (ex: Larger Event / Workshops)

Petal Structural Support (Roller Skating Rink Element & Canopy Sopport)

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Concrete Plan

Sloped Surface 10’

Water Drainage

16’ at the highest

Elevation

Petal Structure Diagram

Station: SOUL

Vignette

Station: SOUL

Vignette

Station: SOUL

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Japanese Joint Analysis CONTEXT The purpose for the study of the Hirakake Komisen Tsugi joint was to become familiar with the many Japanese joints and joinery involved in wooden structures and wooden CLT buildings.

HISTORY Hirakake Komisen Tsugi falls within the Tsugi (splice) family which is often used to replace portions of rotted posts and beams. "平掛け込み 栓継ぎ" aka the Hirakake joint uses a tenon (a flat non-angled tenon in particular). In a general sense, the Hirakake Komisen Tsugi joint is suitable for replacing beams or portions of beams, especially between fixed supports where a lot of working space is unavailable.

1” = 1”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi ISOMETRIC 1” = 1/2”

Assembly 1” = 1/4”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi 平掛け込み栓継ぎ

1/4 1/2

“flat-tenon plug splice joint” 3/4

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Juliana Torrez-Ortiz, Richie Luu

Based on existing precedents, notches can vary between 1:4 - 1:3 -1:2

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Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi PLAN VIEW 1” = 1/2”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi BOTTOM VIEW 1” = 1/2”

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Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi LEFT ELEVATION [BOTH] 1” = 1/2”

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Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi FRONT ELEVATION [BOTH] 1” = 1/2”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi BACK ELEVATION [BOTH] 1” = 1/2”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi SECTION A-A 1” = 1/2”

Hirakake-Komivsen-Tsugi SECTION B-B 1” = 1/2”

1” = 1/4”

Hirakake-Komisen-Tsugi RIGHT ELEVATION [BOTH] 1” = 1/2”

08 Modeling Photos Hirakake Komisen Tsugi

08 Modeling Photos Bayside 1001 - Birse/Thomas

08 Modeling Photos Wellington Sports Academy - Birse/Thomas

RESUME

JULIANA TORREZ-ORTIZ CONTACT INFORMATION: EMAIL: torrezor@usc.edu

ABOUT My story begins in Bogotá, Colombia where I was born and later South Florida where I was raised as a ColombianAmerican. In May 2021, I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and concentrations in Business Management and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

I am now currently a 3rd year M.Arch 3+ at the University of Southern California graduating in May 2024 with aspirations of becoming an architect.

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linkedin.com/in/juliana-torrez-ortiz/ INSTAGRAM: @juliana.3dm

The work in my portfolio is a culmination of selected work produced only within my 2 years while studying at the University of Southern California (USC). These projects show my creativity and growth as a designer and future architect.

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of Southern California EDUCATION University School of Architecture

FALL ‘21-SPRING ‘24

Master of Architecture 3+ Candidate

FALL ‘17-SPRING ‘21

Boston University Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies Minors: Business Administration & Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Study Abroad: Imperial College London, Venice Art & Architectural Design

of Southern California | Class Assistant EXPERIENCES University Worked under Professors Anthony Brower, Mina Chow, Michael Hricak, Karen Kensek, and Bhavna Sharma as a class assistant. Assisted students with Structures, Professional Practice, Revit, Con-

FALL 2022-PRESENT struction Documents, and Sustainability in Architecture.

SUMMER 23’

Birse/Thomas Architects | Architectural Intern Worked under Architects Joe Thomas & Allen Birse as an Architectural Intern in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Assisted in site visits, construction drawings and documents, and physical model making for Wellington Sports Academy and Bayside 1001 projects. Learned the dynamics of working in a small office.

FALL 20’ - SPRING 21’

Masters & PhD Office at Questrom School of Business | Office Assistant Worked with staff to welcome Masters and PhD students. Organized files in an online database, worked on projects, answered emails and calls. Also worked simultaneously as an office assistant for the Dean at Boston University’s School of Law.

FALL 20’

Boston University | Undergraduate Researcher This student research award was funded by Boston University and sponsored by the Director of the Art & Architecture department. Motivated by a desire to understand the changes occurring in architecture as a result of many climatic and technological changes, this research focused on advanced ideas of “Green” or sustainable buildings.

SUMMER 20’

Sustainability Ambassador | Boston University Introduced incoming students to the University with an emphasis on Sustainability. Worked with the sustainability department at Boston University to brainstorm sustainable initiatives that could be executed through COVID.

SPRING ‘20

HGA | Architectural Intern Worked under Joe Gibbons in order to produce test fits, AutoCAD drawings, photoshop, and basic design work explorations for the Trinity College in Dublin.

SUMMER 19’

Boston University | Program Assistant Leader for RISE/AIM Summer Programs at Boston University. Led and organized high school students for both extracurricular and educational events.

Architecture Student Association | University of Southern California LEADERSHIP Graduate Was the GASA Class Representative for the class of 2024. As a part of the GASA team, we coordinated putting together firm visits, portfolio reviews, and social events. Collaborated in the creation

SPRING ‘23- SPRING 24’ of one of the biggest social balls put on for the School of Architecture.

SPRING ‘22- SPRING 24’

Resident Assistant | Resident Life at University of Southern California Worked in Residential Life as a resident assistant throughout my time at as a student at USC. Played a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and inclusive community within the residence hall.

Working alongside fellow RAs and residence hall staff, we prioritized the safety and well-being of our residents while organizing events to bring life to previously overlooked areas of campus.

SPRING ‘19- SPRING 21’

Lead Senator | Boston University’s Student Government Was the Lead Senator for Boston University’ Leather Apron at-large party. As one of the founding members of this new at-large party at Boston University, its mission is to add life to “boring” or unlively areas around campus.

SPRING 19’

Capstone Team T Award Winner | Boston University Leaded a team to create a 50-page proposal on creating a sustainable city in the last undeveloped area of Boston. This project took climate change, population growth, sustainable architectural technologies, and mental health into account in order to create the community of Widett circle.