MÓNICA GARCÍA CAZORLA
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
I’m an architect passionate about sustainable design. I love blending creative ideas with a my multicultural touch, drawing inspiration from my experiences of life and the way people connect with spaces. My focus is on small-scale projects where functionality and efficiency meet a positive environmental impact. Sociable and detail-oriented, I thrive on collaboration to create solutions that not only work but also spark pride and curiosity in those who experience them.
CO - LAB
NIDO VERDE
RIVER AND CATHARSIS
RESIDENTIAL (PROFESSIONAL)
SCIURUS HOUSE
ABUGA HOUSE
LOS PUERES HOUSE
STONE HOUSE
GUAGUALZHUMI HOUSE
GOZA KIDS
INTERIOR DESIGN
349 AVENUE- MINTY LIVING
SOCIAL
SOLAR PANEL
QUIMO- MOBILE KIOSK
QUI NON C’È IL MARE
PHOTOGRAPHY
THE CO-LAB
THE PRODUCTIVE ALTA LANGA
Year: February- 2024
DOGLIANI-ITALY
Academic project - Professor Francesca Frassoldati, Nadia Caruso, Magda Bolzoni, Marta Montanini
Group: Fernanda Moreno, Daniela Velandia, Laura Echeverri
analysis of value add structures create voids connect activities and create paths
Restoration areas due to poor condition. For extinction of architectural program.
Preservation of historical elements that pretain importance
Addition of paths for pedestrian access, floating passageways for circulation and flexible boxes that adapt and do not interfere with the protected elements
Co-LAB is a collaborative architectural program blending history and innovation. It features an immersive museum honoring the legacy of brick production, minimal interventions in the historic
RESTORE PROTECT ADD HOUSING GARDEN
oven, and modern facilities for winemaking. CoLAB serves as a space for community collaboration and shared exploration, uniting past and future in a unique and engaging experience.
COMUNAL SPACES
NIDO VERDE
RETHINKING THE SCHOOL INFRASTRACTURE
TORINO-ITALY
Academic project - Professor D. Campobenedetto, F. Favoino, C. Micono
Group: Daniela Velandia, Laura Echeverri
Year: JULY- 2024
CONCEPT
Space as Play: This concept views the school environment not just as functional spaces, but as dynamic playgrounds for learning. It encourages creativity, exploration, and interaction, making the school a place where students can actively engage with their surroundings in playful ways.
Addition and Subtracting: Instead of static structures, the school’s design allows for flexible manipulation of volumes and spaces. Elements can be added or removed as needed to accommodate changing requirements, such as increasing natural light, optimizing airflow, or creating new areas for activities. This adaptability ensures that the school remains responsive to both its users and the environment.
Roll shading system
Over glazed facade leading to over heating Thermal bridges compromised causing condensation
No facade differentiation or response to sun path Borini prefabricated system
RIVER & CATHARSIS
INTERACTIVE WATER SCIENCE MUSEUM
Regeneration of the Yanuncay River’s banks. Cuenca-Ecuador
Academic project - Professor Arq. Pedro Espinosa | Partner: Alejandra Ortiz
Year: March - 2022, Ninth semester
The project in Cuenca aims to revitalize the Yanuncay Riverbank and implement an Interactive Water Science Park. It proposes a comprehensive strategy with five essential components. The first involves integrating El Recreo Park with the riverfront. The second is constructing a transportation station along Las Americas Avenue. The third includes establishing two squares along the route. The fourth and most significant component is creating an interactive water park for children in the old Plaza de Toros. Finally, a citywide parking lot is proposed to promote multimodal transportation and reduce traffic on Av. de las Américas. The project seeks to create a cohesive and sustainable urban space.
Av.delasAméricas Av. 1ro de Mayo
Av. México Av.Loja
EXPERIENCE
SMALL SCALE - FREELANCE PROJECTS
SCIURUS HOUSE
ABUGA HOUSE
LOS PUERES HOUSE
STONE HOUSE
GUAGUALZHUMI HOUSE
GOZA KIDS - KINDERGARDEN
SCIURUS HOUSE
FEBRUARY 2023
CUENCA - ECUADOR
Low-Rise Multifamily Design
ABUGA HOUSE
MAY 2024
COLLABORATOR: FRANCISCO SERRANO
CUENCA - ECUADOR
Single familiy house Design
LOS PUERES HOUSE
MARCH 2022
WORK PARTNER: ALEJANDRA ORTIZ
SANTA ELENA- ECUADOR
Single familiy farmer house Design
STONE HOUSE
JUNE 2022
WORK PARTNER: ALEJANDRA ORTIZ
SANTA ELENA- ECUADOR
Single familiy farmer house Design
GUAGUALZHUMI HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 2023
CUENCA - ECUADOR
Single familiy house Design
GOZA KIDS
JUNE 2023
WORK PARTNER: ALEJANDRA ORTIZ
SANTA ELENA- ECUADOR
Kinder garden Design
SOLAR PANEL
Alternative Energy
Academic project - Professor: Pablo Ochoa
February - 2020, Fifth semester
Group work
The solar panel heats water using sunlight through a greenhouse effect. Made from recycled materials, its semi-circular design improves heat efficiency, while insulation and reflective layers enhance performance. Lightweight and adaptable, it’s an eco-friendly solution for sustainability.
Part of the sustainable social housing prototype within the MingaLab UDA group.
QUIMO- MOBILE KIOSK
August 2021
Professor Cyntia Santos Malaguti de Sousa | Partner: Alejandra Ortiz
SAO PAULO- BRAZIL
Removable Kiosk For Beach Craftsmen
Thank you.
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