KRISTIN VELASQUEZ C R E AT I V E W O R K S S E L E C T I O N
“A N C O R A I M P A R O ” -MICHELANGELO
YET I AM STILL LEARNING
CONTENT 01
RISING PHOENIX
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NEXT
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HAPPY HOMES FRANCE
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OTHER WORKS
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P H OTO G RA P H Y
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H A N D D R AW I N G S
RISING PHOENIX TRANSITION CENTER INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SPRING 2021 MISSION: A transition center providing released youth assistance in reintegrating into society through environment, education, employment and ethics
Social Learning Theory
Change Theory
Kaplan’s Attention Resotration Theory
Emotional Health
LONG BEACH
A COMMUNITY BASED transitional environment focused on youth reintegration into society, Youth are placed in a realistic facility where they veer off complete dependency and security of detention centers. Implementing EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN theories and appropriate programs supporting and preparing youth to return to a routine of INDEPENDENT decisions regarding education, employment, and mental health for daily life, The purpose to reduce recidivism rates and give juveniles a real second chance at life
Concept Map
安完宕宖宗季安宏宒宒宕季 Major Minor Employment Community Education Guidance
Mood
Bubble Diagram
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 01
Reception
04
Private Office
07
Classroom
10
Music Room
02
Cafe
05
Exam Room
08
Art Room
11
Restrooms
03
Open Office
06
Break Room
09
Security
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Initial Floor Plan Sketches
Private
Semi Private
Public
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 01
Kitchen
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Living
03
Library
04
Laundry Room
05
Bedrooms
06
Restrooms/Showers
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Private Semi Private Public
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Second Floor RCP
First Floor RCP
Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
Longitudinal Section
Stair Detail
Transverse Section
Sketches
Sketches rearranging forms of seating, pathways, & graphics for ease of circulation and assistance while bringing in the architectural arches from exterior of building to interior and creating a uniformed style for a unified community.
RECEPTION Clear leading path towards reception for ease of circulation minimizing any unnecessary confusion upon entering new environment
Open views allowing an invitation to youth and visitors to explore and see their surroundings and what the transition center as to offer
Soft seating, materials, carpeting, & calming colors providing first impression comfort for youth entering the new environment
Sketch
Initial cafe sketch including cafe branding, bar seating, California Spanish style and natural materials
CAFE Public cafe encouraging youth interactions with surrounding community as well as assisting youth in establishing a routine along with employment opportunities and experience
Cafe seating for work, studying, coffee chats, also flexible space to reserve for small gatherings
Continuing arches and natural materials for unified look
PAINTED EXPRESSIONS
SOUNDS
Artistic and musical activities can help youth as express themselves in a healthy way and also find ways to apply themselves, add to their routine, and interact with each other as a community
Space opens up like a garage for live music performances towards the inner courtyard giving youth opportunities to grow in courage and confidence of their skills and presentation
OF HEALING
COMFORT
FOOD
Communal kitchen for all youth and adult supervisors to gather and individually or cooperatively share meals
COMMUNITY LIVING Lounge living for small gatherings for group chats/therapies as well as a space opening lines of communication with those around
NEXT COMMERCIAL OFFICE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT Fall 2020
MISSION: A satellite office that supports multi-generational, diverse talent, and the health and wellness of all the inhabitants of the space.
ATLANTA
Gestalt Principles
Physical Health
COVID-19 Protocols
Cognitive Health
Biophilic Design
Emotional Health
GESTALT PRINCIPLES + BIOPHILIC DESIGN = seamless flow following the building form of the exterior to the interior space, thus creating clear circulation while ensuring new COVID-19 distance safety protocols. Using an ancient energy system, the SEVEN CHAKRAS will provide different experiences by using the five senses aiding in the balance of overall PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
Mood
Materials
Furniture
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1
Reception
2
Inspiration Zone
3
VR Space
4
Video Conference
5
Remote Mobile Office
6
In Between Zone
1
Circulation
5
2
6 6
Private
5 Semi Private
4
3
1/8”=1’0
Root: Physical Activity, Foundation, Base
Sacral: Recharge, Cleanse, Creative Energies
Solar Plexus: Solo Time, Power, Confidence, Sense of Sight
Public
Privacy
Throat: Communication, Sense of Sound, Active Listening
Third Eye: Exercise, meditative, mindfulness
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1
WorkCafe
2
Forum Space
3
Monumental Stairs
4
Project Team Space
5
Remote Mobile Office
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In Between Zone
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Resource Center
8
Peach Pods
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Open Office
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06
06
03
05
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Circulation
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04
10 Private Office
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06
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02
11 Enclaves 09
Sanitation
10
Patio
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12
Storage
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1/8”=1’0
Throat: Communication, Sense of Sound, Active Listening
Solar Plexus: Solo Time, Power, Confidence,
Third Eye: Exercise, meditative, mindfulness
Heart: Love, Community, Nature
Privacy
RECEPTION
I N S P I R AT I O N Z O N E
Monumental Stair Sketches
Stair Details
Stair Tread
Zen Garden
Work Cafe Sketches
WORK CAFE
Work Cafe Elevation
Section
Work Cafe Plan
Work Cafe Island Elevations
PEACH PODS
HAPPY HOMES FRANCE COMMUNITY LIVING INDIVIDUAL PROJECT Spring 2020
MISSION: To p r o v i d e s u s t a i n a b l e , r e p l i c a b l e housing allowing up to 6 socially isolated people and 8 abandoned animals.
FAY-LESÉTANGS
Physical Health
Cognitive Health
Macro Initial Site Programming & Orientation Sketches
Community
Using the existing angle of the eastern edge of the site to create parallel divisions across the landscape ser ve as C I R C U L AT I O N PAT H S a n d p u b l i c s p a c e s for multiple opportunities for social interactions between visitors and residents. The housing, animal shelter and free program are CONNECTED by a centralized fenced off dog park and directional views. Homes can be individually customized with personal gardens and the choice of which MODULE pieces to combine to create a home. Orientations create a semi private perimeter around the centralized living spaces, offering a COMMUNITY resident space.
Micro Programming Sketches
FLOOR PLAN KEY 02
Animal Shelter 01 02 03
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Kennels
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Veterinary Storage
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Quarantine
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Sleeping Area
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Hygiene
08
Play Area
Social Pavilion 01
Projection Wall
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Stage
03
Move able
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Reception
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Home
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Garden
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Restroom
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Dining
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Kitchen
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Living
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Animal Shelter Floor Plan 03
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Social Pavilion Floor Plan
Serenity Home Gardens Floor Plan
Serenity Home Gardens 01
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Private
Semi Private
Public
SITE KEY 01
Tulip Paradise
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Tennis Court
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Shallow Pond
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Horse Arena
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Adventure Trails
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Animal Shelter
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Social Pavilion
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Serenity Home Gardens
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Initial Modular House Sketches
SERENITY HOME GARDENS
Play Area, visible to public
Freedom in garden, personal to one residence
Initial Modular House Sketches
A N I M A L S H E LT E R
Building Relationship Sketches Stage
S O C I A L P AV I L I O N Enclosed Dog Park
Grass Pav-
Initial Open & Closed/ Private & Public Spacial Sketch-
Pet Society
Move able
PET YOGA
Animal Shelter
Relationship Sketches Animal Shelter
TULIP ROWS Dirt Path in Between Tulip Rows
Initial Parking Sketches
Bike, Skateboard, pave path
ADVENTURE TRAILS
Serenity Home Gardens
Tennis Court : Chosen based on tennis being a more popular sport, activity, in area, that can be played by higher number of community comfortably
Shallow Pond : Rains quite often in Fay-les-Étangs, France. Can use water for future use for tulips and serenity homes gardens
Horse Arena : Horse riding, training, competitions popular in surrounding community based on social media.
P L AY T I M E
OTHERWORKS Other projects completed over u n d e r g r a d u a t e e d u c a t i o n a t U TA i n c l u d i n g , Retail, Mixed Use, Health, Furniture, Education, Recreation, Government, Residential and Cultural Projects
PHOTOGRAPHY Series of images from 2017-2019. Shots developed through digital and old school processed film
HAND DRAWINGS Use of charcoal, graphite, and ink on a variety of paper material from 2016-2019
THANK YOU! C O V E R PA G E I N S P I R E D B Y C H E R R Y B L O S S U M L I G H T PA N E L C R E AT E D I N FA L L
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