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Michael Urueta Compilation December 2018
// Personal Information
// Resume
Address: 119 Freedom Drive, Apt. 4, Clemson, SC 29631
// Education:
// Experience:
Born: 12/04/1996
Email: murueta@g.clemson.edu
Bachelors of Architecture + Sustainability Minor Clemson University Expected Graduation Year 2021
Languages: English/Spanish
// Acadimic Achievements:
Phone: (864)420-6156
// Interests
NOMAS Chapter Design Competition Project Coordinator Clemson University Honor Roll // Digital Skills AutoCad Revit Rhino Sketchup
// Refrences
Illustrator Indesign Photoshop Concepts
Timothy Brown ................ tb2@clemson.edu Sallie Hambright-Belue .... salliehambright@gmail.com
// Introduction // About Me
Hi, I’m Michael Urueta and I’m a current Second Year Architecture Student at Clemson University. If you had asked me what I would be doing four years ago I wouldn’t have said architecture, I would have said engineering. I realized early in my engineering education that I felt too limited in how to solve problems and that a strictly mathmatical and scientific design process wasn’t for me. I spoke with my dad about possible career paths and he revealed to me that he always thought I would be an architect. This coming from a practicing architect meant a lot to me and I realized he was right. Growing up I played with his design software designing my dream house, built with legos, and sketched until I was forced to go to sleep. Reflecting on this lead me to pursue architecture, as well, I knew I wanted to problem solve through design and in the process create spaces that enhance the way living things experience the world. I’ve found I think best with my hands both in drawing and modeling and this helps me pursue my dream of designing sustainably and this is very important to me. Many of the activities I enjoy doing outside of architecture require a healthy planet to fully enjoy. This is what drives me to make the world a better place to live for every being.
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Paper Folding Techniques : Esquisse
The warm-up esquisse focused on paper folding techniques to sharpen our skills in mathmatical proportion and geometrical design. We were tasked with developing a design for a canopy installment at the entrance of Lee Three at Clemson University. Various iterations and folds were developed throughout the process to reach the proposed design. The Lee Three canopy takes on the shape of a flower which drove its inspiration. As well, many aspects of the existing building were implemented into the design of the canopy to create something that feels that it was part of the buildings original designs.
Sticking with the elements of Lee 3, the entrance canopy would be made of steel Inspiration was drawn from the form of a flower
Steel column makes connection to interior of Lee 3 with similar form
A green roof would be implemented on the canopy and would be planted with flowers to resimble its form
Large Frame Timber
The Large Frame Timber workshop introduced the studio to historic timber joinery. The workshop introduced the process of going from tree to lumber and gave an appreciation of the material we work with. Many of the deliverables for the workshop focused on attention to detail and improving our 2-D and 3-D digital skills. We were given the task of choosing two joints to work with and analyze. The workshop provided the introduction to large timber framing and joinery that we would use in project one.
Project One : Asheville, NC
The large frame timber structure of the Hidden Gem Farmer’s Market reveals all its true qualities with its exposed grain and joinery. Much lke Ashvillians with their commitment to be true to themselves and be some of the most quality people you will meet. The market sits tucked in a corner right outside downtown Asheville, NC. A market developed to give back to its community and bring back a component of Asheville that was loved for so long. The market provides a place to rivitalize the connection between local vendors and their community. The development offers oppurtunities beyond a market with a geometric gazebo that doubles as a stage for peformers. As well green space provides a small park atmosphere to assure that the space is getting its full use.
Boolean Design
Workshop Two introduced the concept of boolean design, specifically the art of using the practice boolean difference. The technique was explained to us with the comparison of sliceing cheese with a knife. In this case the cheese is your intial object and your knife is another object you use to slice through the intial object. The workshop allowed us to alternate between digital and physical models to fully understand the boolean commands as well as develop a process of design using different design tools and methods.
Project Two : Spartanburg, SC
The Sunken Folie project at Spartanburg Preperatory School allowed for the re-imagining of what the landscape could look like. The follie aims to provide a space for outdoor learning and imagination. Sinking below grade the space provides a cool place to retreat from the hot sun with a structure made of concrete. Geometric lightwells allow for natural light to pour into the covered space. The folie is situated in the heart of the landscape with re-imagined pathways, spaces, and focal points that aim to enhance student’s and Faculty’s experience outdoors.
Light Wood Framing
Workshop three gave us a stronger understanding of light wood framing than we might have intially had. The workshop was a test of our framing abilities as we were tasked with framing our previous boolean designs. We used different tools to express our understanding of framing techniques and this allowed us to realize what we understand well and areas that could be improved. Detailed wall sections, exploded axonometric drawings, and physical models helped give an in depth understainding of how a light wood framed building stands up.
Project Three : Charleston, SC
The Anchor building rests on a hill overlooking the Cooper River and the heart of the Riverfront Park in N. Charleston. It lays surrounded by tree cover and soaks up the early morining and late afternoon sun but provides shelter to the parks vistors during the hottest points of the day. A design focused on sustainability as much as it is on providing a place for creative minds to work. A key component is its geothermal heating and cooling system. With the site having two distinct styles being historical and modern the building literally acts as an anchor for the site paying tribute to the historical while welcoming in the new. The west facade of the building pays tribute to FLW’s Winslow house. Transitioning into the core of the building natural light pours into the space through curtain walls and skylights. Terracotta tiles and stained wood paneling warms the interior while Charleston white walls give a sense of freshness. Never ending views of nature pull the elements closer and provide a sense of place for the building.
cobbleStone
Flower Bed
Fly ash brick
cork Insulation
Extensive Green roof
Leaf Ivy
Shingles
Recycled Aluminum mullions and Triple pane glass
Tabby Concrete
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