OMAR E. HERNANDEZ LOPEZ | UW M.ARCH | SPRING 2023
Lucca, Italy (Tuscany Region)
REACTIVATING
Situated at the corner of NW Market Street and 20th ave the concept for this project was to activate the corner of the street to allow for more people to come into the site, by creating double height commercial spaces at both the east and west corners of the building at ground level. In the mean time, the apartments on the upper floors were situated with the intent to provide as much sunlight into the units but also provide non-obstructed views to interior courtyard and exterior, in order to maximize sunlight exposure coming in from the south.
Room Orientation
Green Roof System
Typical Upper Floor
For this particular project, the design was made with the intention to acccomadate units varying in size from studios all the way to 3 bedroom apartments. As well as taking into consideration some units for people with disabilities.
REINTEGRATION CENTER FOR THE RECENTLY INCARCERATED BALLARD, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | UW ARCH 504 WINTER ‘22 | MARTIN RHINO, CLIMATE STUDIO, ILLUSTRATOR, TWINMOTION
The idea for this project was based on creating a space in which people who were recently incarcerated could come to revindicate themselves, but also find the necessary resources to reintegrate themselves into society, post incarceration. The concept revolved around the idea of transperancy, and creating as much open space in the interior of the building to allow people to move about freely and at ease, while having services being offered to the users of the space around the edges. In terms of materiality the use of a hybrid system consisting of steel and wood would help bring a balance and warm feeling to the buidling itself. In terms of the sustainability of the buidling, the idea was to have rain gardens that in a way resembeled an “outdoor rock fountain” and would allow for the builing to re-use it onsite.
Public | Semi-Private | Private Private Semi-Private Public
Concept:
Green Roof System:
In order to achieve this sense of tranquilty and breathability at the interior of the Re-Integration Center. The idea was to combine steel framing and neutral wood colors both at the interior and exterior of the buillding to get a sense of openess and overall sense of security for the users of the space., which through the use of these materials opens up the floor plan of the building.
Auditorium
Barber Shop
Amazon Rain Forest, Brazil | UW ARCH 506 FALL ‘22 | GOLDEN RHINO, CLIMATE STUDIO, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, MIDJOURNEY
The inspiration for this project came from the thought of it wanting to be a sanctuary. By providing spaces of zen, with views to the exterior, sensory spaces, materiality and nature will help create an experiential quality of having the feeling of being embraced/welcomed by nature, and when walking around this sanctuary that has been integrated to the mountain side and its surroundings, the user is able to explore and find unique spaces that meet their needs, on top of providing amenities and other activities at the interior of the building.
The goal of the sequence is to understand the impact of the built environment on human health and welfare in a space that is versatile and uncanny by its immediate location. It’s not meant to resolve all the issues, but help the user to feel more at ease with his/herself upon leaving the premises.
The deeper you go into the building, the more clarity you have!
TACKLING AIR POLLUTION THROUGH MICRO-ALGAE TECHNOLOGY
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA | UW ARCH 507 WINTER ‘23 | GROUP PROJECT | PROKSCH
RHINO, CLIMATE STUDIO, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, TWINMOTION
The idea for this project was based around algae, and using algae to create a system that could be functional enough to where a facade system could
production of biomass, through the use of Algae Ponds and creation of Algae Landscapes. The overall goal was to use this particular sight in
Algae-based technologies can be used in the built environment to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and innovative solutions for urban development. By using these technologies onsite we can demonstrate the potential of micro-algae as a versatile material that can be used in energy production water treatment and green architecture.
Algae Panels
Algae Scrubbing
Algae Ponds
Algae Landscapes
Metabolism Diagram
DEPOSIT & PUMPING ALGAE + WATER + NUTIRENTS
MITHUN
Project Type: Mixed-Use Project
Client: Confidential Client
Location: Confidential Client
Project Type: CIHC (Sacramento)
Location: Sacramento, CA
MITHUN
Project Type: Mixed-Use Project
Client: Confidential Client
Location: Confidential Client
Custom made pieces were made for this chair such as the head rest and the seat cushion. Both for aesthetic purposes and high level comfortability.
This chair was made with the direct intent to not use a single screw. Everything in this chair was made using custom wood joinery techinques, such as the “brick laying” technique for the main piece of the chair which is the circular ring in which one sits.
The highlight of this chair was the “hammock” inspired back rest, of the chair, which I did myself and which was really comforting to make, not to mention the intricate diamond pattern that the backrest took.
EXPLORATION OF EMOTIONS THROUGH THE LENS
HOBBY | UW STUDY STUDY ABROAD ‘17 | ROME, ITALY
email: Omarhernandez574@rocketmail.com
cell: (509) 393 - 5176