2025 PORTFOLIO by NANCY ROBLES

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Nancy Robles

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elcome! I am so glad you’re here! My name is Nancy Robles; I am a first-generation Latina student pursuing a Master’s in Architecture. My fascination with design began in my early

childhood seeing my family design and build furniture and watching my mother sew clothing. I wanted to do everything—be a fashion designer, magazine editor, interior designer, and Architect. Now, I understand that this reflects my multifaceted passion for all types of design.

Reflecting on my early years, I recall staying in class during recess to draw houses and spending hours designing homes in The Sims. The idea of creating a place where one dwells was one of the most fascinating things as a kid and still today—if a home is one of the most sacred spaces a person can reside, then there must be great intention and detail behind such a design. A core value I’ve always held is the desire to help people flourish and design spaces where people feel inspired.

I chose to pursue Architecture because it allows me to fulfill my passion for design while serving communities in impactful ways. I am deeply committed to improving the built environment, particularly in underdeveloped communities. I am interested in exploring functional, innovative, and sustainable strategies. My work is rooted in a profound passion for human connection and the betterment of our surroundings.

(909) 756 5120 ncarolyn0152@gmail.com www.nancyrobles.com www.linkedin.com/in/nancyrobles/

resume skills

education

Biliteracy

Master of Architecture California Baptist University 2024 - 2025

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English -Native

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Spanish -Native

Recipient: Robert J. Kain, AIA Endowed Scholarship

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Revit

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Sketchup

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AutoCAD

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Bachelor of Architecture California Baptist University 2020 - 2024 CAVAD Merit Scholarship Award 2023-2024 CAVAD Merit Scholarship Award 2022-2023 Architecture Scholarship Award 2022-2023 Dean Merit Scholarship Award 2020-2024

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Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Illustrator

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Microsoft Suite

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Google Workspace

leadership Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 •

CBU NOMAS Chapter Treasurer

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CBU Architects of Tomorrow Mentor

Chipotle Mexican Grill San Bernardino, CA •

2020-Present

Thriving in a collaborative, high-pressure environment of a bustling restaurant, consistently upholding efficiency and precision.

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Demonstrating problem-solving skills, swiftly resolving issues to ensure seamless operations and deliver exceptional customer service.

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Proficiently communicating with team members and customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, and promptly addressing inquiries or concerns.

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Mastered multitasking and on-the-spot decision-making to manage large volumes of customers effectively. Versatile in both back-of-the-house (BOH) and front-of-the-house (FOH) operations, with expertise across all positions, including grill, AM and PM prep, cashier, line duties, and training new hires.

contents 01 Maggie’s Newport Beach Fall 2024 | Grad Project pg 07

02 MIT Christian Studies Center of Theology Fall 2023 | 4th year Project pg 17

03 Redlands Community Theater Spring 2023 | 3rd year Project pg 25

04 Sketches Italy Study Abroad | Other pg 31

Maggie’s Newport Beach Year: Fall 2024 Location: Newport Beach, CA 92663 Typology: Cancer support center

Offering patients a sense of regularity in their life as they go through remission. The goal of this design is to create a sanctuary for the Maggie’s patients, a place where patients can come to relax, fellowship with others, and have resources available to them.

Experientially, the form is designed with a domestic approach, seeking to reconcile the wound that cancer created in patients and the time that was robbed from them by fear. Creating a Maggie Center that synthesizes the treatment process and adaptating to their current life is driven by a less invasive approach on the natural terrain. Private vs. public spaces are situated consciously on the site to create spatial boundaries, and emphasizing the views of Newport Beach.

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Community Theater

Entrance

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Additional parking below slope

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Site is located in a residential zone

1 Entrance 2 Office 3 Computer & Notice Board 4 Elect./ Mech. Access 5 Restrooms 6 Small Sitting room 7 Consultation rooms 8 Living room 9 Kitchen 10 Library 11 Medium Sitting room 12 Large Sitting room 13 Balcony/ Retreat

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MIT Christian Studies Center Year: Fall 2023 Location: Cambridge, MA 02139 (MIT Campus) Typology: Transcendent Design

As one of the most academically driven and innovative universities, MIT is home to intellectually driven students in a fast-paced environment. Amidst the demands of academics, spaces that encourage reflection and spiritual renewal are essential to human flourishing. The MIT Christian Studies Center introduces a contrasting spatial experience that invites students to a moment of solitude to explore faith and find hope and balance during their journey of learning and growing in their academic endeavors.

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Materials Nature/ Vegitation Natural Light Spatial distinction Contrasts the site architecturally Clear Ambiguity Private & public spaces

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Prayer rooms

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Chapel

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The programmatic relationship was one of the main driving forces for this project.

Creating a space that serves the students of MIT was necessary to designing a space where students feel welcomed and at refreshed. The way that the programmatic layout was designed is having the study spaces and circulation at the beginning of the building, this indicates the beginning of the processional journey that will take place. As the users ventures through the building, they can find moments of peace and solitude. This is attained through architectural elements such as using repettition, change in materiality, and intricacy of scale in various spaces. The layout seeks to encourage users to enter the chapel as there are moments in the study spaces where the chapel is revealed.

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Redlands Community Theater Year: Spring 2023 Location: Redlands, CA 92374 Typology: Theater

Redlands Community Theater seeks to gather families and all people groups in Redlands. The orientation of the building playfully interacts with the downtown pedestrians, seeking to funnel them in. The design of the

Amphitheater is intended to have a more

communal and comfortable feel. It is multi-use, allowing people the space to enjoy a meal during their lunch break on a summer day. The cafe is conveniently located next to the Amphitheater and Blackbox, where people can enjoy a snack before or during a show. It also acts as a sound buffer between the train station and the Amphitheater. The Proscenium is designed as a warm and inviting theater, allowing fused light to enter the lobby through the wooden louvers. The programmatic design approach is to have the three theaters codependent upon each other, anchored from the central back of the house. It was designed to provide the performers and crew privacy and efficiency when going from one place to another close to show time.

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