Mario Menendez Architecture Portfolio

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2012 - 2023

MARIO MENENDEZ

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT

The Health Science Campus at Kuwait University is a 4,000,000 square foot expansion to the existing university campus and features 5 new colleges including the College of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health and Allied Health. It also incorporates a library and study spaces within the Learning Resource Center, an English Language Unit, Student Commons program connecting all college buildings and underground parking for students, faculty and staff. The podium level of each college is comprised of classrooms and teaching spaces, while the tower floors contain administration, faculty and dean offices. At grade, the landscape is intertwined through the buildings via the creation of an oasis and sunken courtyards that inundate the basement level Student Commons with natural light. The top of the podium level also incorporates landscape, gathering spaces and serves as a physical connection between all colleges on the north and south sides of the campus. This connection strengthens social exchange between students and faculty.

Role: Architecture Lead for Ennead Architects

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT

SITE PLAN

PHARMACY

ALLIED HEALTH

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT NORTH ENTRANCE VIEW

KEY PLAN - LRC

ATRIUM SECTION PERSPECTIVE

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

1. ENTRY FROM EXTERIOR

2. ATRIUM

3. FEATURE STAIR

4. MEETING SPACE

5. OPEN GATHERING

6. STACKS

7. FEATURE STAIR TO COMMONS

B1 LEVEL PLAN

1. ENTRY FROM COMMONS

2. ATRIUM

3. FEATURE STAIR

4. MEETING / EVENT SPACE

5. OPEN GATHERING

6. STACKS

GROUND LEVEL PLAN FLOOR PLANS

1. RAMPART TERRACE

2. ATRIUM

3. FEATURE STAIR

4. MEETING SPACE

5. OPEN GATHERING

LEVEL 1 PLAN

1. DEDICATED STUDY SPACE

2. ATRIUM

3. FEATURE STAIR

4. MEETING SPACE

5. OPEN GATHERING

6. STACKS

LEVEL 2 PLAN FLOOR PLANS

1. OFFICE SPACE

2. ATRIUM

3. PRAYER ROOM

4. MEETING SPACE

5. OPEN GATHERING

LEVEL 3 PLAN

1. OFFICE SPACE

2. ATRIUM

3. PRAYER ROOM

4. OPEN GATHERING

4 PLAN

LEVEL B1 INTERIOR VIEW

KEY PLAN - COMMONS/ELU

SOUTH ENTRANCE VIEW

OVERALL GROUND LANDSCAPE PLAN

BLURRING THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE

BRINGING THE ORGANIC LANDSCAPE BELOW GRADE

A CONTRASTING AND UNIQUE CAMPUS EXPERIENCE

DAYLIGHT AND LANDSCAPE

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS + IDEAS

Courtyard-to-Interior Transition

Soft Skylight Spaces

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY

TO RECREATION CENTER

COURTYARD COURTYARD TO RESEARCH CENTER COURTYARD

INTERIOR VIEWS

UNIVERSITY KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1. ENTRY

2. FEATURE WALL

3. FEATURE STAIR

4. OPEN GATHERING

5. TYP. CIRCULATION

6. STUDENT ACTIVITY

LEGEND:

PUBLIC / CIRCULATION

TEACHING / INSTRUCTIONAL

CORE ELEMENTS

KUWAIT

INTERIOR VIEWS

LEVEL 1 PLAN

1. FEATURE STAIR

2. OPEN GATHERING

3. TYP. CIRCULATION

LEGEND:

PUBLIC / CIRCULATION

TEACHING / INSTRUCTIONAL CORE ELEMENTS

LEGEND:

PUBLIC / CIRCULATION

TEACHING / INSTRUCTIONAL

CORE ELEMENTS

JEFFERSON HEALTH TOWER

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Jefferson Health Tower is a 19 story building providing 590,000 square feet of area including a mixed-use program with retail on the ground floor and clinical care above. Located in Philadelphia’s East Market, a 4.3 acre urban redevelopment project, the new Specialty Care Pavilion will stand as the flagship Outpatient Care Facility for Jefferson Health. The building will house many of Jefferson’s nationally ranked services in one location, creating unparalleled convenience for patients.

Role: Architectural Designer for Ennead Architects

DEVELOPMENT GROUND FLOOR PLAN

DEVELOPMENT BASEMENT PLAN

JEFFERSON HEALTH TOWER

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

CHESTNUT + SOUTH 11TH ST ENTRANCE

CLOVER + SOUTH 11TH ST ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE LOBBY

VIEW AT 2ND FLOOR

VIEW AT CAFE

LIVING ROOM CONSULT CONSULT CAFE BOH CONFERENCE

CAFE LOUNGE

RETAIL PHARMACY

REFLECTIONS

JEFFERSON HEALTH TOWER PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

3 HUDSON BOULEVARD

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

3 Hudson Boulevard is a 63-story tower that will set new standards for urban developments. Sited on Manhattan's West Side in Hudson Yards District, the tower's twisting and tapered form transitions from the urban grid to capture optimal solar orientation, allowing arrays of photovoltaic sunscreens integrated into portions of its all-glass curtain wall façade to generate power and employ a wide range of sustainable strategies. Soaring to a height of over 1,000 feet, the tower provides an eight-story podium and retail at street level, the tower features 1,500,000 square feet of area including Class A office space, terraces, views of the Hudson River, Hudson River Park, and the High Line. The tower is crowned by a rooftop club and skygarden planted with trees and sheltered by glass windscreens. 3 Hudson Boulevard will offer convenient access from multiple transportation nodes including the 7 line extension, Port Authority Bus Terminal, heliport, ferries, the West Side Highway and the Lincoln Tunnel.

Role: Architectural Designer for FXFOWLE Architects

MOSCOW CITY

MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Located on a triangular site in the northwest of Moscow City, the development is composed of two rectangular towers that rise from a 4-story podium, arranged to create an open plaza and green space surrounding the buildings that will be free from future development. The landscaped space will serve as the entry point to the towers, as well as to the aboveground and underground retail galleria and parking deck. The scope includes the overall podium design, which has residential duplex units, a recreation structure and entrance vestibules.

Role: Architectural Designer for FXFOWLE Architects

BUILDING ELEVATION

GIRASSOL 555

SAO PAULO, BRASIL

Located in the neighborhood of Vila Magdalena, one of the most trendy districts in the world,driving the new urban lifestyle of Sao Paulo. It is where creative minds seek their inspirations and where everyone finds innumerable possibilities of entertainment and culture. The project is composed of 3 towers, each with distinct floor areas and geometries, double height spaces, outdoor terraces, auditorium and cafe area. A full co-working complex offering 30,000 sf. ft. of office, meeting spaces, food-beverage, and lounge areas. The project was designed to serve members of all types and sizes, from start-ups as small as 2 persons to enterprise clients of 50 persons or more. The plans were designed with such flexibility as to allow full open office floors if required.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

GIRASSOL 555

AO

SECTION SECTIONPEPERSPECTIVE RSSPECTIVE

TOWER A - 1ST FLOOR

TOWER A - 5TH FLOOR

TOWER

- GROUND FLOOR

TO3S OWER B - 3RD BASEMENT

GIRASSOL 555 SAO PAULO, BRASIL

B

TOWER B - GROUND FLOOR AXONONMETRIC

GIRASSOL 555

AO PAULO, BRASIL SA

TOWER B - 2ND FLOOR

TOWER B 4TH FLOOR TOWERB - 4THFLOOR

TOWER C - 1ST BASEMENT

TOWER C - 4TH FLOOR

TOWER C - GROUND FLOOR

TOWERC - 6THFLOOR

TOWER C 6TH FLOOR

CARRERA #7-123

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Located in the Usaquen neighborhood of Bogota, the project offers 6 floors of co-working office space totalling 45,000 sq.ft, along with meeting spaces, outdoor terraces, food-beverage, event space and lounge areas. With a total capacity for 807 members, the project was designed to serve companies of all types and sizes, from start-ups to larger enterprise clients in the capital city. The ground floor space is wedged between adjacent retail spaces and provides a cafe, space for assembly and hot desk area. The floors above contain office, formal and informal meeting spaces and areas of respite.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

GROUND FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

CARRERA #7-123 BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

2ND FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

CARRERA #7-123 BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

ANTEJARDIN

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA

Located in one of the principal streets of the Poblado neighborhood, Antejardin building will become one of Medellin’s landmarks, for its architectural, technical, landscape character and for what the surrounding area has to offer. The project also has a perimeter garden on its facade which will be visually integrated with the environmental corridor that is near the La Presidenta stream of the Astorga neighborhood. Our project takes over the entire building, 6 floors with terraces and balconies, 75,000 sq.ft. of office, meeting spaces, lounge, and food-beverage areas. Ground floor retail areas and parking is also provided. With a maximum capacity of 1,400 members, Antejardin will become Medellin’s largest co-working office building and projected to attract large enterprise clients.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

3RD FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

8TH FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

ROOF TERRACE AXONOMETRIC

CARRERA #53-80

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA

Torre Atlantica in Barranquilla has the first Wework project in the city. It offers 6 floors of co-working, meeting, cafe, lounge areas, 60,000 sq.ft. and capacity for 1100 members. A double height entrance lounge greets members as they walk into the space, thus providing a light and airy feel. The tropical inspired interior design further creates a pleasant atmosphere for all that work in this building. All can enjoy views of the Magdalena River and Atlantic Ocean. Located in the Atlantico district, the area offers a variety of restaurant and bar choices.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

CARRERA #53-80

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA

CARRRERA A #53-8-80

BA BARRRRANANQUUILLLALA, COOLOLOMMBBIA IA

CAFE AREA

BA BARRRRANANQQUUIL I LA LA, CO COLOMBBIA A

CARRERA #19-100

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Perched high above Carrera 19 and offering incredible views across the city, this coworking space in Santa Bibiana offers a stunning home for businesses to thrive. The entire 19-story, 125,000 sq.ft. building is dedicated to WeWork, boasting light-filled lounges, colorful conference rooms, and sleek private offices. Commuting is simple with several bus routes and the trains at Transmilenio Station nearby. For a break between meetings, enjoy the sunshine from our rooftop terrace, or explore the neighborhood’s vibrant shopping and dining scene.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

KM. 5 AV. LAS PALMAS

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA

Km. 5 Av. Las Palmas is the second Wework project in the city of Medellin. Offering 3 floors of co-working, meeting, lounge, outdoor terrace space, 65,000 sq.ft. of area and capacity for 1100 members, Las Palmas expands Wework’s presence in the region. The project targets enterprise members requiring larger offices. Perched on the hillside and surrounded by lush vegetarion, members can enjoy views of the city and natural environment.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

AV. BOYACA 152

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Situated in a prime address on Avenida Boyacá, this Suba coworking space is ideal for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. Easy access to the city’s major avenues (and several bus lines) streamlines your commute, while close proximity to several residential districts makes this a thoughtful location for growing teams. Collaboration happens naturally in the art-filled lounges and conference rooms, while productivity flows in sleek private offices. Offering a full building, 6 floors, 100,000 sq. ft. and outdoor areas, Boyaca 152 will prove to be a great asset for potential companies. After work, members can head to Parque La Colina Shopping Mall for some retail therapy, or walk to Cerro La Conejera park for a breath of fresh air. Suba is a pocket of greenery and community amid the bustling business of Bogotá and WeWork channels this energy into refreshing office space at Avenida Boyaca #152.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

3RD FLOOR ENTRY SEQUENCE

8TH FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

CALLE #116-21

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Calle 116 is a full Wework building, offering 6 floors and 45,000 sq.ft of office space, meeting areas, lounge and cafe, roof terrace and ground floor retail areas. With a capacity for 780 members, the project further expands Wework’s presence in Bogota. The neighborhood offers parks, restaurants and bars, thus making it an attractive location for various types of companies.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

3RD FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

7TH FLOOR AXONOMETRIC

ROOF TERRACE AXONOMETRIC

METRO OFFICE

SAO PAULO, BRASIL

Located in the trendy neighborhood of Pinheiros in Sao Paulo, Metro Office offers 12 floors and over 50,000 sq.ft. of co-working, meeting, lounges and terrace spaces to start-ups and enterprise companies. Having a-typical geometric floor plates, the interior layouts had to respond to this change throughtout the tower, while meeting Wework’s requirements. The top floors are double height, thus allowing a greater amount of daylight into the spaces and maximizing views out. In these high spaces, a series of lower volumes were introduced to house meeting spaces and amenities.

Role: Senior Project Architect for Wework

PANTRY AREA

LOUNGE AREA

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