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KARINA VALENTÍN AGRONT
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER - AIT #22410
CONTACT
PHONE: 787-385-8122
EMAIL: KARINAAVALENTIN@OUTLOOK.COM
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ABOUT ME
Dynamic and motivated architectural designer with strong creative, analytical and organizational skills. Strong believer in the ability of architecture to be a source of change in society and improve the quality of peoples life through attention to detail and functional yet innovative design. This is the reason why I am eager to learn, grow and excel as a team member and a future licensed architect.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico- San Juan
Magna Cum Laude
2023
SOFTWARE SKILLSET
Autodesk AutoCAD
SketchUp
Revit
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
TwinMotion 3D Rendering
Sketching
Microsoft Office Suite
AWARDS
AIA Henry Adams Medal for Academic Excellence
July 2023
EXPERIENCE
2D Drafter and 3D Model Specialist
V Design Studio (April-December 2022)
• Produced As-Built drawings
• Developed space and furniture distribution layout of office project
• Created highly detailed 3D models and digital illustrations
• Delivered electrical distribution plan and luminaire schedule
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CONTENTS
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ZENSES RETREAT WELLNESS RETREAT AND HOTEL COAMO, PUERTO RICO FIFTH YEAR THESIS, 2023 01 OASIS APARTMENTS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO FOURTH YEAR, 2022 02 MOUNTAIN GRAPES WINERY AND HOTEL RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO SECOND YEAR, 2020 03 PG-05 PG-15 PG-23 04
Z ENSES RETREAT
/zen/ : a feeling of peace, oneness, and enlightenment O1
OVERVIEW
ZENSES RETREAT was designed as a refuge from everyday life. Guided by the unique sorroundings the valley of Rio Coamo offers, ZENSES expreses itself as an infinity ring that flows through the hill and onto the river.
The retreat offers spaces specifically designed to stimulate the five senses and the connection of mind, body and soul. Through these experiences, it is that architecture can become more than a building. Architecture can restore our feeling of ZEN
WELLNESS ARCHITECTURE
“The practice of architecture that is based on the art and science of designing built environments with socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual well-being while the natural environment is regenerated”
PROBLEM
+25%
LACK OF SPACES DESIGNED FOR WELLNESS AND HEALING IN PR
INCREASED GLOBAL PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AFTER COVID-19 PANDEMIC
PROPOSAL: WELLNESS RETREAT
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
RECOGNITION AND CONNECTION WITH NATURE
PURE GEOMETRY IN DESIGN
SPACES DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THE FIVE SENSES
LOCATION: COAMO, PR COAMO HOT SPRINGS
AREA: 3 CUERDAS
CONCEPT
ACTUAL CONDITIONS OF COAMO HOT SPRINGS
WELLNESS RING
A RING IS A SYMBOL OF WHOLENESS A RING IS A SYMBOL OF CONNECTION A RING CAN BE AN OPENNING TO THE WORLD AT 360°.
WELLNESS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A CONNECTION OF MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
LIKE A RING, WELLNESS HAS NO BEGINNING OR END.
LIKE A RING, WELLNESS IS WHOLENESS. WELLNESS IS CONNECTION.
DESIGN PROCESS
WELLNESS RING
COAMO THERMAL BATHS
INITIAL WELLNESS RING AND COAMO THERMAL BATHS
CONNECTION IS CREATED BY EXTENDING THE WELLNESS RING GEOMETRY INTO THE COAMO THERMAL BATHS
COAMO THERMAL BATHS
SPACES ARE DEFINED TO ENHANCE THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
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SITE PLAN 07 ZENSES RETREAT 01
FIRST
ZENSES RETREAT
PROGRAM:
1. PARKING (42 SPACES)
2. DROPOFF
3. COOLING OFF POOL
4.PUBLIC THERMAL BATHS
5. THERMAL BATHS STORE
6. THERMAL BATHS BATHROOM
7. THERMAL BATHS
SPA AREA
8. RETREATS THERMAL BATHS
9. SAUNA
10.COLD THERAPY ROOM
11. REST AREA
12. MEDITATION AND YOGA AREA
12. GARDEN
14. DRINK BAR
15. GYM
16. STAFF QUARTES
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
17. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
18. STORAGE
19. PUMP ROOM
20. HOTEL LAUNDRY AND STORAGE
21. POTABLE WATER TANK
22. FIRE WATER TANK
23. WATER TANK
ELECTRICAL ROOM
24. FLORAL GARDEN
25. RESTAURANT
26. LOBBY
27. LOUNGE
28. SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANKS ROOMS
29. SNACK BAR
30. CHANGING ROOMS, BATHROOMS AND LOCKERS
31. SPA AND MASSAGE ROOM
32. ZEN GARDEN
33. CONTEMPLATIVE AREA
34. HOTEL POOL AREA
35. HOTEL ROOMS
36. HOTEL TECHNICAL ROOM
+9’-8” LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: PUBLIC THERMAL BATHS +17’ LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: RETREAT AREAS +29’-8”SECTION A
LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: LOBBY AND RETREAT AREAS
+42’-4”
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LEVEL FLOOR PLAN: HOTEL
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1 2 4 4 3 5 6 7 8 17 16 18 19 21 20 22 23 24 15 14 12 11 10 9 13 13 26 25 28 29 30 31 27 32 33 34 36 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 0 25’ 50’ 100’ A A B B A A B B A A B B A A B B
CENTRAL COURTYARD
RETREAT ENTRANCE
PUBLIC THERMAL BATHS
HOTEL INFINITY POOL ZENSES RETREAT 01
HOTEL ROOM FLOOR PLAN HOTEL
RETREAT THERMAL BATHS 10 ZENSES RETREAT 01
ROOM
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
ROOF STRUCTURE ROOF COVER FOURTH LEVEL THIRD LEVEL SECOND LEVEL FIRST LEVEL ROOF FACADE +42’-4” +29’-8” +17’-0” +9’-8” +0
11 ZENSES RETREAT 01
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC
RETREAT ENTRANCE
RETREAT ENTRANCE
FLORAL GARDEN
YOGA AND MEDITATION AREA ZENSES RETREAT 01
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LOUVER, MIST SYSTEM AND HANDRAIL
1 MIST HOSE WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM
3 U SHAPE ANCHOR BRACKET
4 SUPPORT ANCHOR FOR MIST HOSE
5 SCREWED BASE PLATE TO CONCRETE SLAB
7 GALVANIZED SHEET "C"
SECTION B +57’-8” +52’-4” +42’-4” +29’-8” +17’-0” 13 ZENSES RETREAT 01
2 GEOLAM PLANEO 4061 HYBRID ALUMINUM LOUVER E T A I L - 2
8 CEILING INSULATION IN POLYESTER BATTERY
WATERPROOF AND FASTENERS TERPROOF MEMBRANE FLASHING STNUT FINISH WITH IRON PROFILES RIVET L UPSTAND WELDED BONE WHITE FINISH GREEN ROOF D E T A I L - 3
14 ZENSES RETREAT 01
+17’-0” +9’-8”
OASIS
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APARTMENTS
OASIS was conceptualized as an opportunity to bring typical gardens to vertical buildings, to increase the quality of life of the people in the city. Terraces with gardens were designed to provide the residents the sensation of indoor and outdoor living. Distinct staggered terraces are provided to upper apartments and some to all residents to provide outdoor spaces with gardens and views of the city. In the midst of the metropolis, OASIS looks to be a place of calmness and connection to nature.
LOCATION: HATO REY, PUERTO RICO
CALL E HAYDEE REXACH C A L L E M A R G I N A L N C A L L E I R Z A R R Y C A L L E S A G R A D O C O R A Z O N D E J E S U S A V E N I D A F E R N A N D E Z J U N C O S N O Z A R O C O D A R G A S L A N M R E T SITE PLAN
PROPOSAL CONCEPT EVOLUTION 06
16 OASIS APARTEMENTS 02 Follow the existing urban wall of the city that connects to the site 01 Create a central courtyard 02 Open courtyard towards the train station plaza to create a continuation of green spaces 03 Stagger to create different terraces and views and allow light and ventilation in the central courtyard 04 Add vegetation around the entire project to provide a garden for each apartment, improve air quality and indoor temperature, and reduce the noise from the surrounding avenues 05
OVERVIEW
RETREAT ENTRANCE
VIEW FROM RESIDENTS PUBLIC TERRACE
VIEW FROM SAGRADO CORAZÓN’S TRAIN STATION PLAZA
OASIS APARTMENTS 02
VIEW FROM APARTMENT TERRACE
1' 5' 15'
TYPICAL APARTMENT FLOOR PLANS STUDIO 639 SQ.FT. 1,073 SQ.FT. 2,150 SQ.FT. 1,721 SQ.FT. 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 18 OASIS APARTMENTS 02 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT CIRCULATION STUDIO 05 - 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 08 - 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 09 - 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 06 - STUDIOS 62 - PARKINGS SPACES 28 APARTMENTS IN TOTAL
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
20' 30' 40' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90' 100' 110' 0' -2.5' SOUTHEAST ELEVATION 20' 30' 40' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90' 100' 110' 0' -2.5' NORTHWEST ELEVATION 20' 30' 40' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90' 100' 110' 0' -2.5' NORTHEAST ELEVATION 20' 30' 40' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90' 100' 110' 0' -2.5' SOUTHWEST ELEVATION 19 OASIS APARTMENTS 02
F.F.E.
1/2” STEP
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING
CONCRETE BEAM
SLIDING GLASS DOOR WITH ALUMINUM FRAME
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM WITH METAL SCREWS
FIBER CEMENT PANEL
PLANTING AREA
PRECAST CONCRETE PLANTER
PLANTING SOIL
1” TO 6“ RIVER STONES AT BOTTOM
PVC DRAIN PIPE SCH 40 1 1/2"
1” EXTENSION TO ANCHOR PLANTER TO THE CONCRETE SLAB
2”x2”x1/8” ANGULAR ON PERIMETER ANCHORED WITH HILTI SCREWS TO PLANTER
CERAMIC TILES 8”x48”
FLOOR FINISH
EXTERIOR SHEETROCK PANEL ANCHORED TO ANGULARS CONCRETE SLAB
5' 1' 0'
F.F.E.
10’ 8’-4” 3’-6” 2’-2” 4” 5’-6” 2” 6” 2” 4” 1/2’’ @16 C.C. WALL SECTION 20 OASIS APARTMENTS 02
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WINERY & HOTEL
Mountain Grapes
OVERVIEW
Mountain Grapes
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico outskirts of El Yunque National Rainforest. Its design intends to provide guest a unique experience immersed in nature and a place to enjoy the wine making process. The hotel area has ten villas, one presidential villa and a restaurant. Each villa is designed and oriented on the site to be able to provide spectacular and uninterrupted views of the surroundings. The winery area has a three acre vineyard and spaces designed for processing, making and storing wine.
LOCATION: RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
SITE PLAN
CONCEPT SKETCHES
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GRAPES 03
MOUNTAIN
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
RETREAT
VIEW OF PRESIDENTIAL VILLA BALCONY MOUNTAIN GRAPES 03
WALKWAY TO VILLAS
TYPES OF VILLAS
5’ 10’ 20’ 26 MOUNTAIN GRAPES 03
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