Luis Llanos Undergraduate Portfolio

LUIS LLANOS PORTFOLIO

RESUME

LUIS LLANOS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Personal Info

Highly organized, responsible and creative individual who is always striving to collaborate on designs that will have a positive impact on the environment, people, and economy. Through my career, I have worked in a variety of projects which have given me experience in K-12, retail, commercial, multi-family, and civic buildings.

Education

Greater Los Angeles, CA

2019 - 2020 Master of Architecture California Baptist University - Riverside, CA

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2015 - 2019 Bachelor of Architecture California Baptist University - Riverside, CA

luisbll21@gmail.com

2012 - 2014 Associate Degree - Building Technology Norco College - Norco, CA

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Software Skills

Work Experience 06/21 - Now Designer Miller Architectural Corporation - Redlands, CA • • • • • • •

3D Modelling • • •

Revit AutoCad Sketchup

Rendering • • • • • •

Lumion V-Ray Photoshop Enscape Kerkythea Unity

Graphics • • • •

InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat

Other Computer Repair • Software • Hardware • Computer assembly

Draft all phases of design from SD to CDs Model conceptual designs for presentations, renderings, and animations Perform preliminary code analysis per project’s local ordinances Coordinate project’s architectural and consultant drawings Communicate and coordinate with clients and consultant teams Manage small T.I. projects for retail, industrial and commercial projects Compile and submit projects to city planning department

10/20 - 06/21 Designer PBK Architects - Ontario, CA • • • • •

Draft all phases of design from SD to CDs Model in Revit conceptual designs from Senior Designer’s hand sketches Assist in technical aspects to ensure design integrity Coordinate project’s design for architectural and consultant drawings Make updates and changes to existing drawings under PM supervision

07/20 - 10-20 Permit Tech Designer Quality Material Handling - Rancho Cucamonga, CA • • • •

Schedule site visits to create As-Builts from measurements Code Research NFPA 13 to design compliant High Pile Systems Assist clients on the acquisition of the pertinent building permits.

Manage projects budget and deadlines.

01/19 - 05/20 Research Assistant California Baptist University - Riverside, CA Collect interior and exterior climatic data • • •

Monitor building’s performance for indoor air quality and thermal comfort Research key elements affecting people’s perception of thermal comfort within the built environment

05/18 - 08/19 Architectural Intern Miller Architectural Corporation - Redlands, CA • • • • •

Draft all phases of design from SD to CDs Assist PM in the coordination of door, window, and finish schedules Prepare 3D models in Revit or Sketchup from principal sketches Create 3D renders and flythrough animations in Lumion Perform site measurement and documentation of existing conditions

Awards - Activities 05/20 05/18 01/18 - Now

ARCC/King Medal of Excellence in Architecture & Environmental Design Research 3rd Place Theatre Design Competition.

Member of AIAS @ California Baptist University Member of N.O.M.A.S @ California Baptist University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Villegas STEAM Academy

Comprehensive Studio - Casa Blanca, CA

Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Center - Riverside, CA

Trinity Lutheran Church

Research Based Studio - Milwaukee, IL

Wrightwood Memory Care Facility Assisted Living Facility - Wrightwood, CA

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VILLEGAS STEAM ACADEMY Location Type Instructor Date

: Riverside, CA : Educational : Professor Walder : Fall 2018

The Villegas STEAM academy seeks to activate a portion of the Casa Blanca Neighborhood which has been struggling for several years due to the lack of action from the county. The proposed school building will activate the new site by creating a new node within the neighborhood which will connect the most important structure within the neighborhood. This studio brought new challenges to us, by imposing to solve the COTE top 10 measurements for sustainability, and also focused on the holistic coordination and design of plumbing, lighting, structure, mechanical and architectural design.

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YSMAEL VILLEGAS ST.

MADISON AVE.

EMERALD ST.

LINCOLN AVE.

DORLEN ST.

COLLINGWOOD ST.

LINCOLN AVE. SONORA PL.

MADISON AVE.

FREDA AVE.

Site Plan

Walk Score

48

Bike Score

50

Transit Score

27

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The walking Score in the Neighborhood of Casa Blanca is not the best due to the lack of close public sites to visit. However, with the new school and park activation the three main structures within the neighborhood will be connected at a walkable distance

The bikeability within the city is average there is a decent amount of bike lanes. However, schools should emphasize clean ways of transportation among students. For this reason, a bike parking space was provided in the front portion of the school.

The transportation system within our site is not the best. However, with the creation of this school a new bus stop will be created improving its score.

Educational Facility - Middle School

CLASS

COLLABORATION SPACE

DINNING COMMONS BLACK BOX THEATRE

LAB BREAK

CLASS

OFFICE

COLLABORATION SPACE

BREAK

OFFICE

LAB BREAK

CLASS

BREAK

FITNESS CENTER

CLASS

ADMIN GALLERY

Floor Plan

Solar Orientation East-West Axis

Mass Split Private v. Public

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Night Flush

Bioswales to absorb and take advantage of possible storm-water runoff.

Triple Panel Windows to maximize the reflection heat in the building and maintain thermal comfort

Recyclable furniture and building materials to minimize the impact of new constructions to the environment.

Light Shelves to control the amount of light received during the summer, and allow a deeper penetration of natural light into the building.

Cross ventilation and Night Flush to enhance air quality within the building. Operable windows to give users control of their environment.

Photovoltaics are the main source of energy producing more that 100% of the buildings energy demand.

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Educational Facility - Middle School

Natural Light

Natural Light

Cross Ventilation

Low - High Thermal Mass

Passive Design Strategies In the city of Riverside, CA. Thermal comfort within the built environment can be achieved 81% of the time using the following passive design strategies.

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14.0 % Comfort Time

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29.7 % High thermal Mass - Night flush

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35.4 % Internal Heat Gain

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17.0 % Passive Solar Direct Gain Low Mass 6

Wall Section 7

Educational Facility - Middle School

Photovoltaic System R60 Roof and Light Monitor Acoustic Ceiling Panel

Moment Frame Structural System

20% Material Recycled Furniture

VAV HVAC System

Low Thermal Mass Concrete Floor Exploded Axon 8

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Location Type Instructor Date

: Riverside, CA : Theatre : Professor Duemer : Spring 2018

The Campus Director and the theater program at California Baptist University are looking for an efficient and multi-functional theater to replace the old campus theater that does not fulfill the current needs of its staff and students. Taking into consideration the needs of the students and faculty the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center was developed as a central node that will tie the southern portion of the campus with the new engineering building and the future main entry on the west side.

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Site Plan

South Elevation 11

East Elevation

Performance Center - Theatre

Axes Population Study and Recreation Spaces

Using Blackbox Theatre as a Node

Main Spaces developed for Study, Rec, and Play

Longitudinal Section

North Elevation

West Elevation 12

Main Entry

First Floor

Re d

Sk el to n

Ga ll er y

x k Bo Blac

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Performance Center - Theatre

Second Floor

14

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Location Type Instructor Date

: Milwaukee, WI : Religious : Professor Niermann : Spring 2019

Ghost-boxes are becoming a problem in modern day America. Many big box retail stores are abandoning their stores thus leaving behind social, economic, and environmental problems within the communities they were located. In this research-based project a church is to be retrofitted into one of this Ghost-boxes to serve as the congregational space for a protestant church denomination.

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Light Box Simulation Time

08:00

11:00

02:00

05:00

08:00

08:00

02:00

02:00

11:00

02:00

08:00

05:00

08:00

11:00

02:00

05:00

Time and light go hand to hand on this design.

The perception of time within a room can be perceived by the position of the moving light slits.

Space Spaces within the build environment cannot be experienced without light. As a result, light can help manipulate the way these spaces might be perceived through the day.

Filter When we think about filter we think about materials and textures.

However, light can also work as a filter that can change the mood of an specific space if used properly.

Mass Light can be manipulated to go deep into massive structures and at the same time highlight its structural features by squeezing and forcing it through them.

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Sanctuary Space Research This research aims at understanding the perception and preference of people for the worship space based on two main drivers, space volume arrangement and light preference. In the Lutheran church the use of natural materials is highly valued since it is the reflection of God’s work being used by humans as sub-creators. As a result, it is highly important to understand what architectural features might influence the design of a church for this denomination.

5 Females

9 Males

Chart Title 13%

7%

Average Age

32

33%

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Short / Long

Direct Light

Tall / Wide

3

4

5

Short / Wide

11

8

3

4

2

12

1

7

9

10

1

2

3

Indirect Light

Artificial Light

Tall / Long

2

47%

18 20's 30's 40's 50's

5

6

Conclusions The most voted image help to conclude that people prefers tall and long structures for the worship space. Also, the presence of natural light is preferred to enter the building directly and filtered by the structure of the building.

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Site Plan Outreach

Nurture

Worship

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Disciples of all Nations

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Educate the community

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Worship of God's work

•

Care for the poor and needy

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Build up the faith of members

•

Praise His glory

•

Have a positive effect on the community

•

Bring people to salvation

•

Be with God and the church

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Religious Building - Lutheran Church

LIBRARY

DAYCARE / KINDER

ADULT COUNSELING ROOMS

1 MECH / ELEC ROOM

PLAYGROUND ADMIN / OFFICES

LOBBY

LOBBY

2

STORAGE

FELLOWSHIP

3

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STORAGE

GYM YOUTH CENTER

MIDDLE SCHOOL

KITCHEN / MULTI PURPOSE

REHEARSAL WORSHIP

Floor Plan Administration (Outreach) Worship Education (Nurture)

Release Lobby

Compress Baptismal Font

Release Sanctuary

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1

21

2

Religious Building - Lutheran Church

3

22

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WRIGHTWOOD MEMORY CARE Location Type Instructor Date

: Wrightwood, CA : Residential : Professor Kaiser : Fall 2019

Dementia is a disease that is affecting the elderly population of our country and action has to be taken through architecture. Therefore, how can architecture and the built environment enhance the lives of people suffering with such a perverse disease? Dementia takes away the memories of its victims and in severe cases it can impair them from the ability of taking care of themselves. However, architecture that focuses on the most basic or primitive instincts of people can help mitigate the effects of the disease by creating an environment for intuitive navigation, visual connection, and natural nodes.

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Site Details The site for this project is located in 5141 Lone Pine Canyon Road, Wrightwood, CA just one mile south-east of Wrightwood.

The rationale for the project location is funded by research data that suggest that an isolated place with a connection to nature can be therapeutic to people suffering of dementia.

South

Some requirements are: • • • • • • •

West

Rooms for 32 residents Nurse Station Kitchen Storage for Linen, wheelchair, etc.

Living/Dinning Room Meeting Room Lobby

Design Approach Dementia affects the cognitive capacity of people making it difficult for these individuals to move freely among spaces since they find it hard to orient themselves and remember where they are going. For this reason it is important to create environments that stimulate the well-being of people with dementia and help them live in a suitable space according to their needs.

North

Quality of space is necessary and it could be achieved through: • •

•

East 25

Materiality - Materials stimulate the senses through vision, touch, and smell. Thus, it creates a sense of place.

Visual Access - Visual connection improves the way-finding abilities among residents and stimulates their levels of comfort and self sufficiency.

Natural Nodes - provide oportunities for interaction between the residents and nature.

Thus, it stimulates their cognitive abilities, and senses.

Residential - Memory Care Facility

Site Plan

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Site

Aerial View South-West

Optimal Solar Orientation East - West

27

Vectors Affecting Site Sun,Wind, and Views Shaping Building

Residential - Memory Care Facility

Wrightwood

Aerial View North-East

Optimizing Views and Solar Protection

Terrain Adaptation and Mass Stacking

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First Floor

Base Plan

29

Second Floor

Residential - Memory Care Facility

Space Distinction through: • • •

Materiality Ceiling Heights Colors

Gathering Spaces: • • •

Open Semi-Private Central Spaces

Visual Connection: • • • •

Exterior Interior Public Semi-Public Spaces

Resident Rooms: • • • • •

Nature Connection Visual access to room amenities Instinctive navigation User friendly Warm materials for increased sense of place

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Transverse Section

Room Layout 31

Identity Shelf

Residential - Memory Care Facility

Nature Connection

Space Recognition 32

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Residential - Memory Care Facility

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MISCELLANEOUS

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Watercolours

Sketches

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San Giovanni Battista 2018 Florence - Italy

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Watercolor

Torre del Mangia 2018 Siena - Italy

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Piazza del Popolo 2018 Rome - Italy

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Sketches

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THANK YOU luisbll21@gmail.com