Leticia Ramirez Portfolio by Leticia Ramirez

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LETICIA ADRIANA RAMIREZ GRANADOS

UPDATED ON: JANUARY 3, 2023

ABOUT ME

I am Leticia Adriana Ramirez Granados, a Salvadoran Daca Recipient who strives to become a licensed architect. Ever since I was little, I developed a passion for art, math, and the built environment which drove me to pursue a career in architecture. Recently, I graduated with a B.S. in Architecture and a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the University of Maryland College Park. I plan to further my education by pursuing a master’s in architecture. My goal is to learn more about affordable housing and sustainable practices to become a social and environmentally conscious designer. As an architect, I want to be able to aid my community, especially the underrepresented communities, and design sustainably. Additionally, I would like to provide my expertise to my home country, El Salvador. I believe that architecture can affect more than just the built environment, as architects we can bring change and aid society for a better future.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit”

-Aristotle

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 THE URBAN GROVE 10 THE CIRCLE OF LIFE 15 THE DIVERSE ESTATES 19 DRAWINGS/ARTWORK 20 PHOTOGRAPHS

THE URBAN GROVE

University of Maryland College Park

ARCH 403/ 6 weeks

Digital Media (Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Enscape)

The Urban Grove serves as the Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) for the National Park Service (NPS). Inspired by The Bellevue Botanical Gardens by Olson Kundig, The Urban Grove aims to blur the lines between the interior and exterior and highlight the importance of the Georgetown Reservoir. Additionally, the design responds to the topographical conditions with the use of rain gardens and a central water feature that symbolizes how water undergoes the sedimentation process on-site. Lastly, the building’s structure system and exposed trellis structures further emphasize the connection between the built environment and its landscape. Essentially, the building is an extension of the tree grove design.

Professor Michael Ezban

DENSE NATURAL TREE EDGE TREE EDGE FOR ROOM ENTRANCES PRIVATE EDGE THE GROVE 12’ 6” 12’ 6” 22’ 12’ 6” 12’ 6” 17’ 20’ 13’ 30’6” 15’ 15’ 30’6” SEMI-PRIVATE EDGE 13’ 13’ COMMON BONESET CATTAILS ROYAL FERN BALD CYPRESS TREE

DC PWP LANDSCAPE

GEORGETOWN RESERVOIR ELLIOT PL NW MCARTHUR BLVDNW SITE PLAN SECTION 1 SECTION 2

THE DELL, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA NELSON BYRD WOLTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS GLENSTONE MUSUEM,

ARCHITECTURE

FLOORPLAN Key: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 30. Parking Lot 1. Lobby 7. Loading Dock 13. Wetlab 3 19. Open Office 25. Research Office 3 2. Men’s Restroom 8. Mudroom 14. Classroom 1 20. Team Breakroom 26. Research Office 4 3. Women’s Restroom 9. Field Equipment Storage 15. Classroom 2 21. Breakroom/Kitchen 27. Research Office 5 4. Mechanical Room 10. Greenhouse 16. Classroom 3 22. Research Storage 28. Research Office 6 6. Storage 12. Wetlab 2 18. Large Gathering Space 24. Research Office 2 30. Outdoor Exhibits 5. Elec., Tel., Cable, IT Closet 11. Wetlab 1 17. Exhibit Space 23. Research Office 1 29. Chief’s Office EAST ELEVATION 106' 96' 106' 108' BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE DOTS DIAGRAM STRUCTURE DATUM (WATER FEATURE)

BUILDING SECTION THROUGH CONFERENCE & OFFICE SECTION THROUGH COURTYARD

RAIN GARDENS

Symbolic to the Georgetown Reservoir. Water undergoes sendimentation and filtration before heading down to the low point water basin.

EVAPORATIVE COOLING

The water feature throughout the site cools down the surrounding areas.

SUN SHADING DEVICES

The trellises provide protection from direct sunlight, to provide shade for exterior spaces and corridor spaces in the building.

GREEN ROOFS

The extensive green roofs provide a thermal barrier protection for the building, reduces ambient temperature, and reduces air pollution.

OPEN COURTYARD

Allows for natural wind to permeate the building and enhances natural ventilation.

NATURAL DAYLIGHTING

Skylights, curtain walls, and large windows allow for natural daylight to permeate the building; lowering the use of electrical lighting.

PERMEABLE PAVERS

The parking lot allows for water to undergo filtration.

NATURAL VENTILATION

The openess of the building design allows for natural winds to permeate the building causing a passive cooling effect throughout.

TREES

Trees are sun shading devices and direct winds towards the center of the building.

7 SYNERGY DIAGRAM

18”x18” HEAVY TIMBER COLUMN 2x6 CURTAIN WALL, EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM 2x6 CURTAIN WALL, EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM 2x6 CURTAIN WALL, EXPOSED 2x6 BEAM LARGE ROOF OVERHANG 18”x18” HEAVY TIMBER COLUMN DOUBLE 2x6 STUD WALL 2x6 INTERIOR WALL DOUBLE 2x6 STUD WALL 18”x18” HEAVY TIMBER COLUMN LARGE ROOF OVERHANG SLAB EDGE

8 ENTRANCE/LOBBY AREA 1 2 3 4 5 6 RAIN GARDEN/CENTER OF WATER FEATURE LARGE GATHERING/CONFERENCE SPACE RAIN GARDEN/CENTER OF WATER FEATURE CENTRAL WATER FEATURE OUTDOOR EXHIBIT SPACES/COURTYARD

Botanical Garden, Washington

Exit Entrance Summer Solstice Sunrise Sundown Sunrise Sundown Winter Solstice N W REVERSE FIGURE GROUND REGULATING LINES SOLAR STUDY PUBLIC VS PRIVATE CIRCULATION EDGES AND CENTER SYNERGY DIAGRAM EVOLUTION OF FORM VEGETATIVE EDGE VEGETATIVE EDGE VEGETATIVE EDGE SITE SECTION CAFE CAFE CAFE GARDEN SYMBOLIC ROCK WATER FEATURE FOUNTAIN SIDEWALKBELLEVUE VISITOR CENTER SIDEWALK PARKING LOT L-SHAPE FORM CARVING VOIDS PUSH/PULL WALLS AND CEILINGS ADD THICKNESS AND MATERIAL TO WALLS ADD METAL STRUCTURE ADD WOOD BEAMS AND GIRDERSCREATE ROOFS WITH LARGE OVERHANGADD TREES AND SIDEWALKS, ADD GREEN ROOF PUBLICSEMI-PUBLIC PRIVATE BUILDING ENTRANCE PUBLIC VEHICLE PRIVATE VEHICLE PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN PRIVATE PEDESTRIAN CENTERS OF GRAVITY VEGETATIVE EDGE SOLID EDGE POROUS EDGE LARGE ROOF OVERHANG 2x12 WOOD BEAM I-BEAM WITH 2x12 GIRDER I-BEAM METAL COLUMN 1’ FOUNDATION WOOD PANELING 2x6 STUDS GWB I-BEAM WITH 2x12 GIRDER GLASS WALL/METAL FRAME I-BEAM WITH 2x12 GIRDER/METAL COLUMN I-BEAM I-BEAM WITH 2x12 GIRDER/METAL COLUMN LARGE ROOF OVERHANG 2x12 WOOD BEAM 12” RETAINING WALL EVAPORATIVE COOLING GREEN ROOF OPEN COURTYARD NATURAL VENTILATION The plants in the fernery wall cool down the exterior gathering space and reduces pollution The benefits of the green roof include, reducing ambient temperature, purifies the air, and provides a rainwater buffer The courtyards allow for natural winds to permeate the building to enhance natural ventilation and cool down gathering spaces. The layout of trees direct natural winds through the building, cooling down temperatures in the exterior spaces LARGE OVERHANG ROOF The large overhang serves as a sun-shading device. It protects the building from direct sunlight in the summer, but allows sunlight to reach the building in the winter

Bellevue

Architect: Olson Kundig Swift Company Landscape Architecture Leticia Ramirez Granados

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

University of Maryland College Park

ARCH 403/ 3.5 weeks

Professor Michael Ezban

Digital Media (Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Enscape)

DC Columbia Heights is a vibrant neighborhood; home to diverse individuals who participate in countless cultural and civic community events. One of the most important aspects of the city is the Civic Plaza. The Civic Plaza is the epicenter for the community. Individuals gather in this area for entertainment, commerce, and much more. Additionally, the city has a population of unhoused individuals who struggle to find a day to day meal. The Circle of Life aims to promote civic engagement, serve the community, and highlight sustainable practices for a better future. The building reciprocates the Civic Plaza throughout its design. It features a large exterior plaza that allows for community events to occur. The exterior plaza is then reciprocated into the interior plaza where people can cherish the city and its culture. Interior spaces that servce the community radiate from the circular space to promote civic engagement. Another key feature of the design is the food garden. The food garden aims to provide fruits and vegetables to individuals who are in need. Lastly, the building serves as the headquarters for Net Zero DC. The design features sustainable systems such as water reuse/filtration, natural ventilation, and natural daylighting. It also incorporates green roofs, green walls, and solar energy. Thus, the Circle of Life is a staple of sustainability, community, and unity.

DESIGN PROCESS

PARTI MONROEST. 14TH ST. ALLEY UP MonroeSt. 14th St. Alley Meeting Room MeetingRoom Reception Fish Pond Lobby Lobby Coat Room Storage Mechanical/ Storage Loading Dock Market Stall Market Stall Plaza FoodGarden Fish Pond Meeting Room OpentoBelow ConferenceRoom Open Office Break Room Down Up Up Workspace Lounge ComputerLab Observatory OpentoBelow Open to Below Green Roof Green Roof Down Down FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN SITE PLAN KEY PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC VS PRIVATE KEY MAIN CIRCULATION MEETING/TRANSITIONAL SPACE BACK OF THE HOUSE/SERVICE SPACE PROGRAM Exposed Glulam Columns Load Bearing Wall 6” Concrete Slab 1 3/4” x 11 7/8” LVL Beams and Girders 6” Foundation Slab 6” x 12” Heavy Timber Column Load Bearing Wall Load Bearing Wall Thermal Mass STRUCTURE

Community Engagement Aid the Homeless

Sustainability

14TH ST. ELEVATION

14TH ST. SECTION

11 BIRD’S EYE VIEW

MONROE ST. ELEVATION MONROE ST. SECTION

13 W S N E Water Collection/ Filtration Tank Summer Solstice Winter Solstice

Fish Pond Evaporative Cooling

*Shadows in model currently re ect summer solstice conditions Food Garden Sprinklers and Outdoor Sink

Photovoltaic Roof Thermal Mass: Collects Energy during the day Releases heat during the night

SYNERGY DIAGRAM

Rainwater

14 1 2 3 4 5 6 EXTERIOR GROUND PERSPECTIVE LOBBY/ENTRANCE WORKSPACE LOUNGE OBSERVATORY OPEN OFFICE COMPUTER LAB

University of Maryland College Park ARCH 402/ 4 weeks

DIVERSE ESTATES

THE

PARTI STRUCTURE REGULATING LINES:UNITS REGULATING LINES:ELEVATION SITE PLAN SITE AXON UNIT TYPES: 15: Studio (13.9%) 5: 1 Bedroom Flat (41.7%) 6: Duplex 1 Bedroom + Den (16.6%) 5: Duplex 3 Bedroom (13.9%) 5: 2 Bedroom Rowhomes (13.9%) TOTAL UNITS: 36 UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGES Studio: 403 sq. ft. 1 Bedroom Flat: 741 sq. ft. Duplex 1 Bedroom + Den: 867 sq. ft. Duplex 3 Bedroom: 1230 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom Rowhomes: 440 sq. ft. EFFICIENCY FOOTAGE: 11.2% Circulation square footage: 2,610 Total square footage of units: 23,302 14TH ST ELEVATION SWANN ST. ELEVATION

Professor Joshua Hill Digital Media (Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Enscape) Washington DC is a very diverse city with individuals from different backgrounds and socio-economic statuses. Thus, the goal of the Diverse Estates is to bring together these individuals in an apartment complex where they can have a unique experience and interact with one another. The Diverse Estates promotes diversity and socialization by offering a variety of unit types and providing spaces where residents can gather, such as the rooftop lounge, and the multipurpose atrium on each floor.

FLOOR PLAN

FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN FOURTH FLOOR PLAN FIFTH FLOOR PLAN SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

FIRST

SECOND

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

CROSS SECTION

ROWHOME FIRST FLOOR PERSPECTIVE CORNER ROWHOME SECOND FLOOR PERSPECTIVE SECOND ROWHOME FIRST FLOOR PERSPECTIVE CORNER DUPLEX FIRST FLOOR PERSPECTIVE STUDIO PERSPECTIVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE PERSPECTIVE TYPICAL DUPLEX FIRST FLOOR PERSPECTIVE 1 BEDROOM UNIT PERSPECTIVE INTERSECTION PERSPECTIVE SWANN ST. PERSPECTIVE

CORNER

19 DRAWINGS/ARTWORK

Chashitsu: Japanese Tea House

THE

DIAMOND’S PORTRAIT NAPKIN SKETCH OSCARITO

ANGEL

ARROW

SEBASTIANO SERLIO C.1550 “ON THE FIVE STYLES OF BUILDING”

SULEIMAN MOSQUE (1550-1557) MINAR SINAN BORROMI PLAN FOR SAN CARLO BAUAKADEMIE KARL FRIEDRICH SCHINKEL (1832-1836) ALAMEDA PARK IN MEXICO CITY LATE 18TH CENTURY MIES VAN DER ROHE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL