PORTFOLIO Laura Perez DV

LAURA PÉREZ

Florida International University | M.Arch

2026

LAURA PATRICIA PÉREZ DEL VILLAR

Growing up in the Dominican Republic I was always surrounded by art, but funny enough I never took an art class before taking Figure Drawing in D1. I always felt inclined to choose a career path in the creative side, so it was no surprise for anyone when I gravitated towards studying architecture. Little by little I fell in love with the profession and its goal. Architecture offers me the perfect canvas to combine my love for creativity and my inclination to help the community. I like to think that your workspace is a reflection of your mind so I do my best to keep everything organised. My family and friends know me for my enthusiasm in trying out new things and following my curiosity. I enjoy learning and growing from my mistakes. Knowledge is the one thing that I will never get enough of.

In my architecture career, I feel passionate about creating buildings that are good for the environment, affordable for the community, and useful to everyone besides visually pleasing. I think architecture can tackle big problems like climate change and social inequality by using simple but resisting materials and making sure buildings are inexpensive. I want to make spaces that inspire and help everyone. Through my work, I hope to make a positive impact on the places and people around me. By working with fellow architects combined with thoughtful planning and design, l hope to create places that bring people together and improve their quality of life. .

(305) 492-3549

lauraperezdv@gmail.com

Miami, FL

ig: lauraperezdelvillar

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Architecture | June 2021- May 2026

CARTA, Florida International University

2 + 3 Architecture Program

Miami, FL

Graphic Design and Marketing Certificate | July 2017

Chavón The School of Design

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

HONORS

Dean’s List (FIU)

Summer 2021 - Spring 2024

SOFTWARE CERTIFICATES

Adobe llustrator | March 2020

Photoshop | January 2020

Miami, FL

Microsoft Office

Power Point | March 2018

Word | June 2017

Santo Domingo, DR

EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

English and Spanish

Verbal and Written

AutoDesk AutoCAD

Revit (in training)

Rhinoceros 3D

Lumion 3D Rendering

Adobe InDesign

Receptionist / Recreation Service Aid | July 2023-Present

City of Doral Parks & Recreation

Responsible to oversee front desk operations such as activities enrollment, facility reservations, and customer service.

Summer Associate | July 2022

Sabine Hill

Responsible to organize and categorize entire cement color chip sample catalogue and create sample boxes for potential buyers.

ARTIST HOUSE

GATEWAY

GALLERY

URBAN EDGE

CREATIVE WORKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Photograph of MH House Model

THE ARTIST HOUSE

THE ARTIST HOUSE COCONUT GROVE

The inspiration behind this project is mixed media artist Mona Hatoum. Her artwork challenges minimalism in a wide range of materials often using a grid or geometric forms as the foundation of her pieces. I decided to design the house using a grid as she does in her art installations. The overall design of the house is very minimalistic and modern to go hand in hand with Hatoum’s creations. My concept for the house is nature versus structure. How the structural elements of the house would contrast with the plants growing around it. This is also a representation of the modern world and how the modern approach to designing tends to forget about the natural balance a living space needs.

Design Studio 2 Render of Model Picture

Mona Hatoum’s Art Installations Reference Sketches

Isometric Diagram

Mass Positioning Analysis Grid Wireframe Layout Site Ground Conditions

Ground Floor Plan

MONA HATUM'S HOUSE

Section B

Section A

MONA

HATUM'S HOUSE

Photograph of Gateway Model

GATEWAY

WYNWOOD

Design Studio 3

The Gateway is a reinvention of the back entrance for the BakeHouse Art Complex. As I studied the Tongxian Art Center for this project, I noticed the shifting bricks and warped walls were a big emphasis by the architect. I kept those concepts from the gateway design and also incorporated shadow manipulations. The Gateway design brings the community together to create art in this museum. The shifting of the walls makes the design feel inviting to the public, and the courtyard area of the complex was also redesigned for the same purpose.

Perspective View of Gateway

Tongxian Art Center

Precedent Image

Sketches

Bench Program

Precedent Analysis

Precedent Model Picture

Precedent Analysis

Staircase Program

Precedent Analysis

Hidden Room Program

Precedent Analysis

GATEWAY

Space Diagrams

South Elevation

North Elevation

A C B 1 3 4 5 8 7 4 1.5 3.5

Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan

Detailed Cross Section A

Detailed Cross Section B

Detailed Cross Section C

Photograph of Floating Gallery Structural Model

FLOATING GALLERY

FLOATING GALLERY

PEREZ ART MUSEUM

MIAMI

Design Studio 4

The gallery addition to the Perez Art Museum of Miami is intended to exhibit the works of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, specifically their installation on Miami Beach. They are known for wrapping buildings and landmarks in bright fabric. When designing, I focused on the procession of the public and how they would feel inside the building. My concept for the floating gallery consists of light contrast heavy making the structure three units connected together by a series of ramps, each at a different height. In the 3rd unit and higuer there is a floor to ceiling window for the observation of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s installation.

Photograph of Floating Gallery Model

Site: Perez Art Museum Miami

Architects: Herzog & de Meuron

Sketches

Gallery Floor Plan Corner Detail Ground Floor Plan Ground Floor Reflective Ceiling Plan Roof Plan

B

A Exploded Axonometric

FLOATING GALLERY

Section Section

Museum Procesion

Plans and Folded Section

FLOATING GALLERY

Photograph of Urban Edge Model

URBAN EDGE

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

Design Studio 6

My approach to designing this mixed-used space was looking at the growing Plant Riverside District and draw inspiration from it. I noticed the use of steel and brick as a prominent factor and i loved how it honored savannah but in a modern way. My building is designed simmetrically in both vertical and horizontal views. I included different types of bricks symbolizing the level of privacy in the floor. The commercial first floor has a lighter brick and more windows representing the clarity of the floor; while the rest of the floors have a more traditional darker brick as it becomes the private areas of the building. Throughout the complex there are different stores and amenities for the residents and visistors, including rooftop access. I wanted people to feel intrigued of what was inside, so I created the staircase vs nature moment to be the first thing you see when you walk inside, as well as a non-interrupted view of the sky from the center of the building throughout the floors.

Perspective Section C

City of Savannah, Georgia

Site Location

Sketches

Ground Floor Plan Site and Roof Plan

RAMP East River Street River Walk Farmers Market RAMP 1 2 3 9 10 11 12 2 14 13 16 17 17 16 East River Street River Walk A B C

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6. Restaurant 7. Antiques Shop 8. Local Bookstore 9. Flower Stand/Shop 10. Local Clothing Brand 11.

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13. Coffee

14. Local

15. Art Gallery 16.

17.

Mechanical Room

Trash Chute

Residential Lobby

Mail Room

Ice Cream Shop

Records Store

Convenience Store

Shop

Apothecary

Flexible Use Space

Elevator Shaft

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Fourth Floor Plan

2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 4 4 1. Mechanical Room 2. Trash Chute 3. Elevator Shaft 1. Gym 2. Common Laundry Room 3. 1-Bed Unit (350 sq ft) 4. 1-Bed ADA Unit (450 sq ft) 1. Mechanical Room 2. Trash Chute 3. Elevator Shaft 4. Terrace 1. 1-Bed Unit (350 sq ft) 2. 1-Bed ADA Unit (450 sq ft) 3. 2-Bed Unit (800 sq ft)

2 1 3 2 1 3 1. Mechanical Room 2. Trash Chute 3. Elevator Shaft 1. Lounge 2. 1-Bed Unit (350 sq ft) 3. 2-Bed Unit (800 sq ft) URBAN EDGE