PORT FO LIO.
LUCIA SABAG CHAIN
As an architect, I am driven by a profound connection to space and form, guided by a deep appreciation for the visual and tactile elements of design. Central to my practice is the belief that architecture is about crafting experiences. I am passionate about designing spaces that resonate with their surroundings, responding to the unique context of each site while seamlessly integrating with the programmatic needs of the project. The essence of architecture lies in the principles of form, space, and order. I find beauty in the harmony of these elements, striving to create environments that evoke emotion and inspire connection. In essence, my design philosophy is a blend of artistic vision and practicality.
EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
& AFFILIATIONS
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN - LAMAR JOHNSON COLLABORATIVE
Phoenix, AZ
July - Septeber 2023
CONSTRUCTION INTERN - CMC CONSTRUCTORA
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
July - August 2022
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN - ETONNANT ARQUITECTURA
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
July - September 2021
DOCENT - SCAD MUSEUM OF ART
Savannah, GA
April 2021 - June 2022
DEAN’S LIST 2021-24
TAU SIGMA DELTA` 2022-24
CLAYCO Endowed Scholarship Fund for Architecture
2022
SCAD AIAS
Member 2021-22
Board Member 2022-24
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A. Architecture, Senior
GPA 4.0
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop (certified 2022)
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Revit
Rhino
Enscape
Lumion
AutoCAD (certified 2020)
Microsoft Office
Sketch Up
SKILLS
Sketching
Concept Development
Schematic Design
Drafting
Conceptual modeling
Teamwork
Communication
LANGUAGES
Native Spanish
Fluent English
01 02 03 04 CONTENTS AQUA HARVEST ARTIST BOOK ARCHIVE LIBRARY SIMBIOSIS DAFFIN PARK
AQUA HARVEST
FALL STUDIO 2023
Location: La Paz
Individual Project 10 weeks
Software: Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
In bustling La Paz, Bolivia, rapid growth fueled by tourism, relentless urbanization and intensive agricultural practices. has led to critical water shortages.
Aqua Harvest seeks to address this by creating a multi-functional building that collects, filters, and stores water while also providing space for agriculture. This innovative design integrates housing, infrastructure, farming, commerce, and recreation to offer a holistic solution to the city’s challenges.
Aqua Harvest aims to be a model for sustainable urban development, showcasing how thoughtful design can mitigate environmental stressors and foster a thriving community.
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Recent data concerning La Paz’s water scarcity paints a bleak future, indicating a pressing need for immediate action. With diminishing water resources and growing demand, the situation calls for emergency measures to mitigate the impending crisis. Without decisive intervention, the sustainability
WATER COLLECTION
UNDERGROUNDWATERSTORAGE
ROTATION OF MASS TO MAXIMIZE SURFACE AREA
ORIENTATION INTENDED TO MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT AND PASSIVE HEAT GAIN WATER USAGE
RAINWATER COLLECTION HVAC CONDENSATION DRAINAGE SYSTEM AGRICULTURE ZONES GREEN ROOF FILTERING SYSTEM
WATER COLLECTION
TYPICAL
MASSING WITH INTENDED PROGRAM
WATER USAGE
WORK COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE ATHLETICS & RECREATION WORSHIP SPACE FINE DINING OFFICES SCHOOL OFFICES OFFICES AUDITORIUM AGRICULTURE CAFE CAFE DAYCARE LIBRARY INDOOR SPORTS FIELD ART GALLERY PRODUCE MARKET FITNESS CENTER PRODUCE STORAGE YOGA CAFE 91 UNITS 98 UNITS
EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL
REGULAR GRID
LEVELS
BASEMENT, 01, 02, 03, 04, 10, 19, 28, 38
LARGEST SPAN 30’
IRREGULAR GRID
LEVELS
05 - 09, 11 - 18, 20 - 27, 29 -37
LARGEST SPAN 30’
PROGRESSIVE ROTATION 10 DEGREES
LEVEL 02 ART GALLERY COFFEE SHOP OFFICES LEVELS 4-18, 22-35 RESIDENTIAL 1BD 2BD 3BD LEVEL 19 DAYCARE OFFICES LEVEL 37 OFFICES YOGA STUDIO WORSHIP SPACE EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL WORK COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE ATHLETICS & RECREATION
PODIUM LEVELS
NORTH FACADE GLAZING 80%
MAXIMIZE HEAT GAIN
EAST - WEST FACADE GLAZINGS 60%
SOUTH FACADE GLAZING 40%
MINIMIZE HEAT LOSS
GENERAL LEVELS
TOTAL WALL AREA
235,174.8 SQ FT
TOTAL GLAZING AREA
60%
141,104.9 SQ FT
EXTERIOR CLADDING MATERIALS
DOUBLE PANE EXTERIOR GLAZING
METAL PANEL SYSTEM
ARTIST ARCHIVE LIBRARY FALL
STUDIO 2022
Location: Lacoste, France
5,000 Sq. Ft. Approx
Individual Project 8 weeks
Software: Revit, Adobe Photoshop
A studio project resulting from a study abroad Experience. While spending the fall at a small town in the south of france, our studio observed the close relationship between the members of the small community of Lacoste and the architecture that composes it. In a people town such as Lacoste, buildings relate to the human scale and are shaped based on the land and the streets that meet it. Therefore, highlighting the importance of having human scaled spaces that are not only functional but also warming.
This library is a depository for a special collection book made by visiting SCAD studio artists. The books in this library are never checked out, making it a ‘unique’ space, and in some ways, both modern and historic in function.
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FACILITATED CIRCULATION & SETBACK FROM WALL PROVIDING A DIRECT CIRCULATION ACROSS THE SITE, WHILE ALLOWING FREE ACCESS TO THE WALL. THIS RESPONDS TO THE PUBLIC / PRIVATE RELATIONSHIP OF COMMUNITY IN LACOSTE.
IMITATION OF ROCK PATTERNS IN LACOSTE
A BUILDING INSPIRED BY HOW ROCKS ARE STACKED TO CREATE SPACE COMPLEXITY.
BUILDING BORN FROM THE SITE
A BUILDING IN WHICH THE FORM RESONATES WITH THE ELONGATED SHAPE OF ITS SITE.
SITE CONDITIONS
LACOSTE FIGURE GROUND
STORAGE CRAFTS ROOM MEETING AREAS ENTRY RESTROOMS SELFCHECKOUT CHILDREN READING AREA BOOK COLLECTION DISPLAY STAFF AREA READING & DISPLAY AREA SECTION B - B’ SECTION A - A’
GUIDELINES
ACCESSIBILITY
PROGRAMMING
SIMBIOSIS
WINTER STUDIO 2023
Location: Thunderbolt, Savannah, GA
Individual Project
10 weeks
Software: Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape
“The interdependence of two different organisms coexisting together”.
Symbiosis seeks to open dialogue about the relationship between humans and their Environment using the language of Architecture. Originated from a mass broken apart by thunderbolt’s main road, and then reconnected by a ramp spanning over 150 feet, these two volumes materialize the Connection between the neighborhood and the environment.
Inspired by biophilic design, this project Incorporates nature into spaces designed for education, recreation and exhibition.
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ZONING
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RETAIL
PUBLIC
TRAFFIC FLOW
PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY
HIGH TRAFFIC FLOW
LOW TRAFFIC FLOW
LANDSCAPE ACCESSIBILITY
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6.AUDITORIUM
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8. PORCH
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10.
CIRCULATION
GREEN AREA OPERATIONS / ADMINISTRATIVE LEISURE EDUCATIONAL GROUND LEVEL
1. RECEPTION
2. WOMEN W.C. I
MEN W.C. I
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
EXHIBITION SPACES
CAFE LOUNGE
WOMEN W.C. II
MEN W.C. II
11. BICYCLE STATION
CLASSROOM I
CLASSROOM II
STORAGE
SECOND LEVEL 12. LABORATORIES 13.
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16. SUN DECK 17. GREENHOUSE 18. MULTI FUNCTIONAL ROOM
TYPICAL MASSING
MASS SPLIT DUE TO ROAD
SECTION B - B’ SECTION A - A’
RECONNECTION OF MASS AS A PUBLIC WALKWAY
DAFFIN PARK
SPRING STUDIO 2023
Location: Savannah, GA
Individual Project 10 weeks
Software: Rhino, Adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
FUNCIONALITY - CONFORT - CONNECTION
The revitalization of Daffin Park aims to harness its potential as a city hotspot by addressing the existing functionality problems and lack of connection throughout the park.
Through a careful analysis of the site, this design attempts to utilize architecture as a means to highlight and formalize the existing program, while reactivating dead spaces and intensifying connections.
Additionally, we draw inspiration from the park’s natural shade under tree canopies to create a breezy and comfortable atmosphere throughout the space.
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SITE SUN DIAGRAM
WINTER NIGHTIME WIND SUMMER DAYTIME WIND SUMMER NIGHTIMEWIND SUMMER EQUINOX WINTER NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT MAR JAN JUL APR DEC NOV OCT SEP AUG JUN MAY FEB PRECIPITATION MAR JAN JUL APR DEC NOV OCT SEP AUG JUN MAY FEB ILLUMINATION RANGE ATHLETES SCAD LOCALS CHILDREN PARK USERS RUNNING DOG WALKING TENNIS SOCCER PARK DAILY USAGE WALKING SITE SEEING PLAYGROUND 0:00 15:00 21:00 18:00 BASKETBALL
WINTERDAYTIMEWIND
SITE PLAN PROPOSAL recreation leisure formal sports
GAZEBO
PICNICTABLES
TENNIS(PRIVATE)
BASKETBALL FENCED POOL
FOOTBALL SOCCER RUGBY
VOLLEYBALL SAND FIELD
NDFIELLLLSASAN LSA
POOLFACILITIES TENNISFACILITIES TENNIS (PUBLIC)
DISCONNEC TED / DISFUNC TIONAL FLOW
SATISFAC TORY FLOW
INNAC TIVE SPACES
OVERFLOW PARKING
NO DIREC T PATH TO LAKE LE
EXISTING CONDITIONS
AT TA
PATHWAY DESIGN EXPLORATIONS
A significant component of the design intervention is the formalization of Morris Field, with the aim of accommodating various sporting events. While providing ample seating for the audience, the super structure goes beyond its primary purpose. Underneath the bleachers, the space is optimized to house facilities for the pitch, as well as the adjacent tennis area. This multifunctional approach maximizes the utility of the area and enhances the overall functionality of the park.
The distinctive facade of our structure derives from a system of cylindrical panels framing a tentlike element. This design not only serves as the main shade provider but also facilitates natural ventilation through strategically placed openings. The combination of shade and ventilation creates a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that visitors can enjoy the park comfortably even in hot
NATURAL AIR
GLULAM TO HEAVY TIMBER LOWER CONNECTION
COLUMN TO FOOTING CONNECTION
GLULAM TO HEAVY TIMBER UPPER CONNECTION
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