PORTFOLIO ANDREA CARBONELL ARCHITECT
XYLOGRAPHY Natural Dream
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EARTH HOUSE N.1 Arizona, USA, 2023 NOLTE KITCHENS New York, USA, 2022-2023 NOGOYA HOUSE Entre Ríos, Argentina, 2019 SANTA ISABEL BUILDING Bogotá - Colombia, 2015 CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC Montería - Colombia, 2014 AGUILERA HOUSE Girardot - Colombia, 2013 BUSTOS HOUSE San Francisco - Colombia, 2013 MATIZ HOUSE Toguí - Colombia, 2013 ECOLOGICAL PARK OF THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY Bogotá - Colombia, 2012
ECOLLECTIVE BUILDERS EARTH HOUSE N. 1 Buckeye, Arizona 2023 Considering the climatic conditions of Buckeye, AZ, a series of strategies have been carefully formulated to propose a housing typology that is both self-sustaining and environmentally conscious. The aim is to create a dwelling that embodies economic efficiency, longevity, profitability, and fosters a healthy living environment for its occupants and the surrounding ecosystem. This dwelling will embrace passive solar design principles while respecting the local context, utilizing sustainable, locally-sourced materials with minimal environmental impact. The design embodies a profound respect for and incorporation of the desert landscape, creating a harmonious synergy between the built environment and its natural surroundings.
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Ecollective Builders • Type: Prototype for a sustainable house • Status: Design • Area: 3929 sqft • Scope: Leading the design and development of prototypes for various sustainable houses in Arizona. Prioritizing energy-efficient solutions and eco-friendly materials,
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FLOOR PLAN First Floor
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1- Main bathroom 2- Walk-in closet 3:-Main room 4-Guests room 5- Guests Bathroom 6- Dining + Living + Kitchen 7- Deposit 8-Laundry room 9- Greenhouse 10-Corridor 11- Access 12- Patio
In the pursuit of creating a sustainable house design tailored for Buckeye, Arizona’s distinctive climate, a meticulously crafted set of strategies emerges, aimed at embracing the local environment while ensuring optimal comfort and selfsufficiency. Recognizing the region’s limited rainfall, a well is proposed as a vital water source, reflecting a proactive approach to water scarcity. Leveraging the abundant and thermally efficient local material, rammed earth, forms the foundation for the home’s thick walls, creating a natural temperature regulator. Further innovation lies in the decision to partially bury the house, maximizing thermal mass for temperature equilibrium.
to energy efficiency is evident through the incorporation of ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and lighting.
The importance of insulation is acknowledged through meticulous placement, shielding the interior from extreme weather conditions. Thoughtful orientation towards the south optimizes solar exposure, coupled with expansive windows that invite the sun’s warmth during colder months. In harmony with the climate, strategic shading devices, such as vegetation, and obstacles like the wall-facade , act as guardians against excessive summer heat. A commitment
Optimal windows with tinting, low-e coatings, and radiant barrier insulation bolster energy conservation. Rooted in locality, natural building materials forge a harmonious relationship between structure and surroundings, honoring the essence of place. An embodiment of resourcefulness, the home is constructed using local materials. Roof overhangs provide shelter and balance. The decision to partially bury the house ensures heightened thermal mass, while cross
This design embodies water consciousness, encompassing low-flow fixtures, planned storage solutions, and inventive greywater recycling systems. Nature’s beauty takes center stage with native landscaping and xeriscaping, alleviating water demands. Sustainability also resonates in the use of recycled content, FSC-certified wood, and low-VOC finishes. The notion of resilience is deeply woven into the design, featuring backup power systems, buffer zones, and climateresponsive landscaping.
ventilation further enhances indoor comfort. Thick walls and a double-layered glass system fortify insulation and energy efficiency. Elevating the sustainability quotient, solar panels crown the roof, propelling the house towards off-grid living. In an era of conscious energy consumption, the house is strategically designed to disconnect from conventional grids, emphasizing autonomy and eco-friendliness. This forward-thinking approach redefines modern living, where innovation, comfort, and environmental stewardship intertwine seamlessly. In summation, this meticulously planned sustainable house design serves as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of innovation, comfort, and environmental mindfulness, encapsulating the ethos of a self-reliant lifestyle in tune with nature.
STRATEGIES
For a sustainable living
Earth house
The Process
The simplicity of a house that has so much to tell with just a single façade. Masonry latticework that allows limited light entry and adds an intriguing aspect to the façade. This forms a change in the volume.” Accessible roofs with the intention of increasing thermal mass through the use of the site’s soil, creating a fusion between the house and the desert.
Horizontality
Simple design Horizontal planes that enhance the character provided by the rammed earth material and create an elegant and minimalist façade.
The Concept
Secret door A greenhouse that accompanies throughout the journey within the home, creating a tropical ambiance in the midst of the desert, offering incredible spatial quality, nourishment, and shade indoors.
Patio as a link between the public and the private spaces The desert courtyard as the first thing seen upon entering the home.
NOLTE KITCHENS New York 2023 kitchens created with Nolte Kitchen’s cabinetry that have successfully crafted innovative and functional designs. Each design seamlessly incorporates Nolte’s renowned craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in kitchens that effortlessly blend style, functionality, and durability. Whether it be sleek modern designs or timeless classics, These examples exemplify the harmonious combination of Nolte’s exceptional cabinetry and my interior design vision and approach to create inspiring and functional spaces.
7 Haus Kitchens • Type: Full renovation residential apartment. • Status: under construction. • Area: 2214 sqft • Scope: • Meeting w. client, • on-site measurement, design, development, graphic representation and construction monitoring. 10
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7 Haus Kitchens • Type: Full renovation residential apartment. • Status: under construction. • Area: 1260 sqft • Scope: • Meeting with design team and client, • on-site measurement, construction monitoring. 12
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Type: Development kitchens Status: under construction. Area: Various Scope: On-site measurement, Design, development, graphic representation. construction follow-up
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Type: Full renovation Nolte Kitchens Showroom at the A&D Building Status: Project in progress Area: 1723 sqft Scope: Site measurement, design meetings & moodboards, design participation: laundry room, kitchen #2 & architect’s office.
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NOGOYÁ HOUSE FREELANCE • Type: Residential • Area: 2153 sqft • Status: Built • Scope: Design, development, graphic representation.
NOGOYÁ HOUSE Entre Ríos, Argentina 2019 The Nogoyá house is proposed as a farmhouse in the province of Entre Ríos and seeks a relationship with the lake located south of the property, therefore, to take advantage of natural lighting, a longitudinal orientation is defined east - west with a rotation of 30o to the east to maximize the solar gain and allow the contemplation of the lake. The arrangement of rooms, social areas, terraces and exteriors are established for the contemplation of the lake and the inner courtyard as an organizer and receiver to the house.
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Roof Plan CUT B-B
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SANTA ISABEL BUILDING
SANTA ISABEL BUILDING Bogotá - Colombia 2015 Residential building south of the city of Bogotá. It has 36 apartments of 4 different types: 50.92 m2, 58.46 m2, 60.49 m2, and 46.71 m2. In addition to common areas such as parking lots, social areas, access, elevators, and other services. The building is distributed over 8 floors, plus a basement for parking lots.
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Type: Residential. Status: Design. Area: 8073 sqft Scope: Development, modeling, rendering, graphic representation.
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CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC Montería- Colombia 2014
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AE Architectural Engineering • Type: Endowional • Status: Design. • Area: 86112 sqft • Scope: Research, design, development, modeling, rendering, graphic representation. Montería is located on the north coast of Colombia and has a humid tropical climate, so it was essential for the design of the clinic, contemplating open and naturally ventilated spaces through an internal courtyard. In addition to sun protection by means of vertical sun cutters in concrete. The clinic is distributed over 7 floors plus terraces and a basement for parking lots. contains 38 patient rooms, as well as ultrasound, MRI, laboratory, radiology, tomography, cardiology, surgery, hemodynamics, offices, pharmacy, oratory, auditorium, administrative offices, restaurant and commercial premises
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AGUILERA HOUSE Girardot - Colombia 2013 The Aguilera house is located southwest from Bogota and has a tropical monsoon climate throughout the year, so it was essential to contemplate a design according to the conditions of the place. An open design was planned, with double heights, eaves, pergolas and a ventilated facade with vertical wood sunshades that allows for pleasant visual lighting and lighting and sun protection for hot days in the region.
AE Architectural Engineering • Type: Residential • Status: Design. • Area: 3230 sqft • Scope: Design team, development, modeling, rendering, graphic representation. 24
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BUSTOS HOUSE San Francisco - Colombia 2013 Bustos house is located in a municipality 55 km from the northwest of Bogotá. It has a cold temperate climate due to its elevation of 1,520 m. The house is located on mountainous terrain, so it was essential to contemplate a design on terraces to minimize the environmental impact and think a design according to the place.
AE Architectural Engineering • Type: Residential. • Status: Built. • Area: 2152 sqft • Scope: Development, modeling, graphical representation. 26
MATIZ HOUSE Toguí - Colombia 2013
AE Architectural Engineering • Type: Residential. • Status: Built. • Area: 6459 sqft • Scope:Development, modeling, graphical representation.
The House Matíz is located about 60 km from the city of Tunja in the center of the country, and its climate is cold due to its average altitude of 1655 m above sea level (m.a.s.l.). The topography of the place allowed for a design on terraces that minimizes the environmental impact and takes advantage of the imposing views for private and social areas, while also optimizing natural lighting.
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ECOLOGICAL PARK OF THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY Bogotá - Colombia 2012 The ecological park arises in order to solve the problem of garbage in Bogota that so affects the image of the city and natural resources because it is the main source of degradation of the urban environment causing epidemics, diseases, floods, and overflows. Likewise, it seeks to solve the inefficient logistics and disposal of solid waste through a park with environmental and spatial attributes that generates added value to the garbage through culture and education through recycling.
The project aims to involve the population in recycling and environmental awareness, create a park focused on resource optimization and recycling, and establish a building where visitors can learn about industrial processes and participate in artistic recycling activities.
Grade Project Catholic University of Colombia • • •
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Type: Industrial- Recreational. Status: Design. Scope: Design, development, modeling, rendering, graphic representation.
ACCESSIBILITY Entrance Transv. 130 Acceso to Lisboa neighborhood 80 St. Pedestrian access
TENSIONS Tension of Juan Amarillo Wetland Silhouette of Bogota River’s meandering path Repetition of the circle based on the existing rhythmmeandering path Bogota River’s meandering path of 300 metersthe existing rhythmmeandering path
EXISTING ELEMENTS / RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONTEXT Visual relationship with Juan Amarillo Wetland Silhouette of the existing wetland Existing paths/routes Existing tree mass
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GREENERY Complements the ecological structure, requalifying the space with contemplative areas, creating places to stay and walk.
CIRCUIT Create a circuit by connecting different thematic plazas that take advantage of the entire space without intervening or affecting the existing ground.
THE THEMATIC AXES.
DEVELOPMENT Generate volumes with complementary uses to the project throughout the entire circuit.
INTERACTIVE PLAZOLETA Interactive children’s games, recreation with recycled furniture ECOLOGICAL COMMERCE Information on environmental topics, ecological home fair NUCLEUS Transformation and recovery of materials SCULPTURE PLAZA
PEDESTRIANIZATION Promotes pedestrian circulation through ecological walks that are isolated from vehicular traffic, giving them a more significant role in relation to industrial use.
THE SHAPE
THE MOVEMENT
The shape corresponds to the tensions of the place and the relationship with the lake and the context.
The project depends entirely on the mobility flows. The volumetrics correspond to the dynamics of the place.
Use of furniture made from recycled materials.
LEARNING FROM THE WETLAND Study of the wetland ecosystem and species, contemplation of the environment
The industrial park circuit consists of different thematic sectors where people of all ages can find points of interest, but a special link is established with the children so that from an early age they learn from the benefits of recycling and how recycled materials can be transformed into games and promote creativity and also value the environment.
Squares with meeting points and urban furniture according to thematic axes. Access for workers via 80th Street, connection with the existing city bike lane
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TRANSPORTATION Exclusive lanes for trucks and private vehicles that minimize the impact generated by constant vehicular mobility flows, while providing pedestrian isolation, allowing them to become spectators of industrial use.
RECREATIONAL SPACES
Smooth truck mobility without affecting pedestrians VEHICLE MOBILITY Bike tours Tram circuit with different stops at strategic points
TRAMWAY ROUTE/ BIKE PATHS
Pedestrian promenades with different types of scenery according to thematic axes WALKWAYS
Green, tree-lined areas located based on tensions that enhance the relationship with the place.
GREEN AREAS/TREES
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THANK YOU! Location Brooklyn, New York Phone Number +1 (718) 954-7457 E-mail carbonell.arq@gmail.com Social linkedin.com/in/carbonellarq 34