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NIGEL MACIAS

nigelmacias@gmail.com

• University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Graduated:December 2023

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.79

ARC 3113: Advanced Design Visualization

ARC 4816: International Studies Studio

• San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX

Graduated: May 2021

Associate of Art GPA: 3.60

ARC 2302: Free Hand Drawing II

ARC 1315: Computer Graphics

ARC 2379: Architectural Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Floor Staff Member, Regal Cinema, May 2021-August 2021 San Antonio, TX

▪ Swept auditoriums for cleanliness and safety.

▪ Verified tickets for customer admission.

▪ Restocked concessions for customer satisfaction.

• Merchandide Coordinator, HomeGoods, June 2022-Present Austin, TX

SKILLS EDUCATION

▪ Processed furniture and wall art for customers.

▪ Contributed to store recovery.

▪ Displayed merchandise to provide an organized shopping experience.

▪ Provided excellent service to customers purchasing products.

• 3D Modeling: Revit, Sketchup, and AutoCAD

• Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Physical Model Building

• Free Hand

HONORS

• Nominated for the 2023 School of Architecture and Planning Award for 4th Year Students

• Study Abroad: Urbino, Italy, Architectre Improved group collaboration skills through practical experience.

• Received class recognition from professors at San Antonio College for three projects.

VOLUNTEER WORK

• Volunteeer Designer, International Reconstruction Volunteer Association July 2024-Present Austin, TX

▪ Created skematic designs for competiton proposals.

▪ Made building and site models in Revit for strong graphic visuals.

▪ Collaborated on modular plans to allow for quick assembly.

▪ Provided diagrams and detailed drawings for design boards.

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UTSA DORMITORY & COMMUNITY CENTER

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VERTEBRAE DORMITORY IN URBINO, ITALY

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KILPISVARVI BIOARTCENTER

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ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN

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UTSA DORMITORY & COMMUNITY CENTER

NIGEL MACIAS

UTSA, FALL 2022

THIS UTSA-OWNED BUILDING AUGMENTS AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT RESIDENCY FOR THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, WHILE INTEGRATING COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCES INTO A UNIFIED DESIGN. CENTERED AROUND A LARGE EVENT PLAZA, THE PROJECT ENHANCES CONNECTIVITY THROUGH STRATEGIC PROGRAM PLACEMENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE MARKET SQUARE IS ADJACENT TO PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES, WHILE A SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE ON THE SOUTH END PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PRIVACY AND DIRECT ACCESS ACROSS FROM THE BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

THE ORIGINAL STEEL STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED WITH REINFORCED CONCRETE TO SUPPORT NEW BUILDINGS, FEATURING A DESIGN THAT REMOVES MASSING STRATEGICALLY TO CREATE ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR SPACES. THIS INCLUDES A ROW OF STUDENT BALCONIES ON EACH DORMITORY LEVEL, OFFERING VIEWS OF THE PLAZA AND THE EASTERN HORIZON. THE DESIGN BLENDS TRADITIONAL DURABLE MATERIALS IN PUBLIC AREAS WITH CORRUGATED STEEL FACADES, PAINTED IN UTSA ORANGE, FOR DORMITORIES AND MEETING SPACES. THIS COMBINATION ENSURES EASY MAINTENANCE AND A VISUALLY STRIKING IDENTITY.

PRIVATE SEMI-PUBLIC PUBLIC

PRIVATE SEMI-PRIVATE PUBLIC

EXISTING BUILDING

PRIVATE SEMI-PUBLIC PUBLIC

FINAL PROPOSAL

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

PRIVATE SEMI-PUBLIC PUBLIC

OUTDOOR DINING PERSPECTIVE

CORRUGATED STEEL

NORTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

LIMESTONE

TRAVERTINE

STRUCTURAL ISOMETRIC

BREEZEWAY PERSPECTIVE

BUILDING MASS ON SITE MODEL

VERTEBRAE DORMITORY IN URBINO, ITALY

NIGEL MACIAS

UTSA, SPRING 2023, STUDY ABROAD IN COLLABORATION WITH:

• SABRINA ROBLEDO • CHRISTIAN VAZQUEZ

• CHRIS ROSENBAUM

• ALEXANDRA HAYOT

WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF URBINO’S NATURAL LANDSCAPE, THIS DESIGN EMBRACES THE SITE’S DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND SURROUNDING ELEMENTS; ALLOWING US TO ADAPT ITS NATURAL PATHS, AND EXTEND CONNECTIONS TO THE PROGRAM’S CENTRAL PLAZA. THE LAYOUT OF THE MODULES MELD WITH THE SURROUNDINGS, TAKING THE SHAPE OF A VERTEBRAE AND SERVING AS THE CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF THE INHABITANTS.

ADAPTING TO THE DYNAMIC CHANGES IN ELEVATION, THE MODULE PROVIDES ITS RESIDENTS WITH A SCENIC VIEW OF THE MOUNTAIN RANGE. THE LAYOUT OF THE UNITS ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE THREE CENTRAL SPACES, THE MOST PROMINENT PLAZA FORMED IN THE INNERMOST ZONE OF THESE UNITS.

MY CONTRIBUTIONS (LABELED IN RED) INVOLVED RESEARCH ON THE IL COLLE COLLEGE, COLLABORATING TO DEVELOP THE FORM AND FLOOR PLAN OF THE FINAL DORMITORY MODULE, DESIGNING THE CENTRAL PAVILION, AND PHOTOSHOPPING THE FINAL RENDERS.

IL COLLE COLLEGE AND RESIDENCY

THE DESIGN OF THE IL COLLE DORMITORY AIMS TO BALANCE PRIVATE AND SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY WITHIN THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE INCLUSION OF THE PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS, PROVIDING PERSONAL SECLUSION.

HOWEVER, THE LAYOUT ENCOURAGES SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THROUGH INTERCONNECTED CONCRETE WALKWAYS LINKING THE DORMITORIES TO THE CENTRAL BUILDING AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, EMPHASIZING A CENTRALIZED HUB FOR COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES.

IL COLLE

IL COLLE DIAGRAMS

PRIVATE PUBLIC CIRCULATION VERTICAL CIRCULATION TREES

MODULE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN

SITE LAYOUT DIAGRAM

MODULE FORM DIAGRAM

AXON OF MODULE TYPE

RENDERED MODEL UNIT AXON

MODULE 2ND FLOOR PLAN

MODULE 1ST FLOOR PLAN

Stroked Concrete Floor Finish

Steel Lintel

Weephole 24” O..C.

Concrete Beam

Rigid Foam Board Insulation

Ceiling Finish

Curtain Window Mullions

Window Sill

Brick Tie

Brick Veneer

6 mm Air Space

Flashing

6 X 6 Concrete Column

Drywall

Stroked Concrete Floor Finish

4 “ Concrete Slab

Gravel Bed

Finished Grade

SITE

CENTRAL PAVILION

RECREATIONAL CENTER

SW TO NE SECTION

RECREATIONAL CENTER 1ST FLOOR PLAN

NW TO SE SECTION

RECREATIONAL CENTER 2ND FLOOR PLAN

AXON

PRIMARY ROAD VIEW

DORMITORY COMMUNAL KITCHEN VIEW

RECREATIONAL CENTER VIEW

LOCATED IN KILPISJARVI, FINLAND, THIS BUILDING SERVES AS A RESIDENCY FOR ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS TO COLLABORATE ON INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS. THE OVERALL VOLUME FEATURES A CENTRAL COURTYARD COVERED WITH WILDFLOWERS SLOPING TOWARD LAKE KILPISJARVI, PROVIDING A SERENE SETTING FOR ARTISTS-AT-WORK TO RELAX AND ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS OUTSIDE OF WORK.

LABORATORIES ARE ENCASED WITH CORRUGATED CORTEN STEEL WALLS SUPPORTED BY AN EXPOSED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL SYSTEM. THE ROOF ACTS AS A TERRACE ACCESSED THROUGH A GLASS WALL, WHICH WRAPS AROUND CONCRETE COLUMNS THAT PENETRATE THROUGH THE TERRACE. A “FLOATING” BIRCHWOOD VOLUME ATOP THESE COLUMNS SERVES AS A SLEEPING AREA FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS, FOSTERING A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE WORK AND RELAXATION.

PRIVATE GUESTROOMS

PRIVATE STUDIO APARTMENTS

TERRACE LOUNGE

COMMUNAL DINING

ENTRY AND RECEPTION

OFFICE SPACES

BATHROOMS

UNLOADING DOCK

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

WORKOUT ROOM

SAUNA

STUDIO MEETING ROOM