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University of Colorado Boulder, B.EnvD Architecture 2019-2023
Welcome, my name is Julia Alejandra Rodriguez. I am a recent graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder Program of Environmental Design with an emphasis in Architecture. As a designer, I am inspired by the positive impacts and change architecture can bring upon our environment. I am passionate about social justice within architecture, designing for the future of climate change, and using design as a service for good.
International Institute of Advanced Architecture, Catalonia, Spain Spring 2022
AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, & the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
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CU BOULDER SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Fall 2021: ARCH 3100
Software: AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop
The CU Boulder School of Design is an adaptive reuse project on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. This updated design school adds two enlarged levels containing design studios, lecture rooms, study spaces, lounge spaces, and outdoor balconies.
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Basement
Fabrication Space
Co-working Space
Floor 1
Lecture Hall
Floor 3
Lecture Hall
Student Lounge Space
Floor 4
Classrooms
Floor 2
Faculty Office Spaces
Floor 5
Classrooms
Student Lounge Space
Lower Division Design Studios
Digital Media Center
Co-working Space
Outdoor Balcony Space
Upper Division Design Studios
Student Lounge Space
Outdoor Balcony Space
Loadbearing cross laminated timber is utilized as structural support on the upper three levels. These timber beams follow the existing structural grid system on the existing lower levels.
THE WALTER ORR ROBERTS CENTER
Spring 2023: ARCH 4100
Software: AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, Photoshop
Partner: Carson Tancig
The Walter Orr Roberts Center is a Science Education and Workforce Training Center Facility for the National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR) Mesa Lab. This new space incorporates classrooms, computer labs, conference rooms, dining space and an auditorium lecture hall for visiting college students and NCAR employees.
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This structure is located in the Table Mesa neighborhood overlooking the beautiful city of Boulder, Colorado. This structure creates balance on the site by connecting the existing NCAR and Fleischmann building to create a united campus feel.
Auditorium
Study Rooms
Classrooms
Computer Lab
Private Office Space
Conference Room
Students and faculty use the auditorium space for lectures and guest speakers.
Skylights allowing natural light into the below ground spaces create a warm and welcoming work environment.
Dining Space
Skylights
Main Level Entrance East Parking Lot
DENVER LIVING
Spring 2021: ARCH 2100
Julia Alejandra Rodriguez
Software: AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop
The Denver Living Apartments is a three story structure equipped with residential units, retail spaces, dine-in eateries, and co-working spaces. Expansive balconies allow for both indoor and outdoor use. Furthermore, rooftop access gives residents beautiful city views of the Denver area.
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Residential Green Houses
Residential Lounge space
Apartment Units
Co-working Spaces
Office Spaces
Lounge Space
Co-working Spaces
Retail Space
Floor 1
3 Rooftop
Floor 2 Floor
BOULDER RETREAT
Fall 2020: ARCH 1120
Software: AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop
The Boulder Retreat is a single story residence in North Boulder. This open layout gives the space peaceful circulation and easy wayfinding. In addition, an abundance of natural light warms the communal area and creates a cozy atmosphere for a family to enjoy a mountain getaway.
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Bedroom
Restroom
Dining Space
Entryway
Lounge Space Kitchen
Seating Space
Outdoor Seating Space
COLOR CORRIDOR
Fall 2020: LAND 1120
Software: AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop
Color Corridor is a vibrant entryway that connects student neighborhoods off of Broadway Street to the University of Colorado Boulder on campus facilities. This way, students and visitors have a welcoming and safer option in alternative to crossing high traffic adjacent streets to arrive on campus. Furthermore, this walkway creates balance between the student housing and college campus, making the campus feel more interconnected.
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An array of multicolored panels varying at different heights brighten up the space and encourage circulation.
Euclid Avenue
Green Space
University Club
Broadway Street
Thank you for taking the time to look through my architecture portfolio. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. T H A N K Y O U C O N T A C T julia.rodriguez444@gmail.com (925)683-7606 www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rodriguez11
