CABELLO, PAOLA - DESIGN STUDIO PORTFOLIO

P A O L A

C A B E L L O

DESIGN STUDIO

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

ABOUT ME

My name is Paola Cabello and I am an Architecture student at FIU graduating with my Master’s Degree in Spring 2023. I am a Hispanic-American that is passionate about the arts and have plans to open a firm in residential homes and real-estate when I gain my architecture license. Most of my works derive from the natural world and sustainable practices, and I can’t wait to incorporate more functional and contemporary designs to our developing society.

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SOFTWARES KNOWN

EDUCATION& AWARDS

2014 - 2018

pcabe004@gmail.com

(305) 910 - 7744

SKILLS

PHOTOGRAPHY

SITE RESEARCH/ ANALYSIS

MODEL MAKING

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH SPANISH

CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ENGINEERING ACADEMY

2022

ARCHITECTURE IN BARCELONA - BARCELONA, SPAIN STUDY ABROAD

2018 - 2023

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - MASTERS IN ARCHITECTURE

ASSOCIATIONS

ARCHITECTURE FIRM EXPERIENCE

2023-2024

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER - CPH

SPECIALIZING IN BASIS OF DESIGN/PAINT EVALS

BIM COLLABORATION IN CONSTRUCTION DOCS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT/TRAINING EMPLOYEES

INSPECTING PERMITS/SURVEYS/ZONING

ENRICHING TEAM ENVIRONMENT

WORK EXPERIENCE/ACTIVITIES

2015-2020

OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLASS INSTRUCTOR - AMERICAN

INTERNATIONAL DRIVING AND TRAFFIC SCHOOL

2018

OFFICE AID/ASSISTANT - CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2016 & 2020

LEARNING CENTER & HIGH SCHOOL

EDUCATOR/MENTOR VOLUNTEER - MINI DAYCARE

LEARNING CENTER & CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SNOWDEN DAM

RESERVE HOUSE

SNOWDEN DAM

ARTIST HOUSE

PORTO DE

Since belem is a hub for the economy of the north, a number of individuals are touring the city through the amazonian ports from belem to manaus. Consumers traveling for tourism reside in a transitory river journey for a minimum of 3 to 5 days from belem to manaus and back. In order to harmonize between the beauty, enjoyment and connection with nature, we are designing ferry terminals that serve tourists and civilians while also enriching the landscape through biomimicry of the brazilian nut. Doing so would ultimately create comfort between both human habitation and serve the natural ecological biodiversity of the land simultaneously.

SEMINAR/THESIS MASTER PROJECT

The project function will transition in hierarchy using different scales to portray the heart and veins of the structures the same way that nutrients are distributed from a tree to the Brazilian Nut. This is achieved by analyzing the Brazilian Nut’s life cycle for reference.

EXOCARP

MESOCARP

OPERCULAR OPENING

ENDOCARP

TEGUMENT SEED

EXOCARP

TEGUMENT SEED

OPERCULAR OPENING

The structure’s shape cultivated through biomimicry of the Brazilian Nut also prioritizes historical indigenous design. For instance, local wood was used to fence in villages in order to create a sense of protective shelter without disturbing wildlife. The Porto de Encontro project adopts this proposition, and even invites wildlife within the space to lessen the divide between nature and mankind. The project utilizes local wood and Brazilian architectural techniques that facilitate wind ventilation and solar heat gain.

Circulation

Structural framing and foundation

The Ferry Port provides tourists with basic access to ammenities and information about their destination. This port allows respite for the 3-5 day trip

Cultural Festival Area helps educate visitors on the indigenous tribes that have existed here for thousands of years. It would also help locals create social connections

Shopping & Crafting Area are heavily sought out by tourists for souvernirs. Local businesses can also benefit and raise overall economy in Gurupa

Open Viewing Area facilitates connections with nature and overall views of the site. This circulation is what connects each pod to one another

Explore Wildlife Area is a nesting sanctuary for animals that is viewable to the public without disturbing their habitat. Nearby signs and guides are there to educate visiting tourists

Social Gathering Spaces are scattered throughout the project to provide resting areas where one can sit to eat or simply to enjoy their surroundings

EDUCATION &

REST

EXPLORE WILDLIFE

FERRY PORT

CONCLUSION

After reviewing data collected from the gallery exposition, it has been determined that the Survival category was less preferable among the public. With further investigation, each individual expressed that the activities were either too arduous or would take too long when considering their temporary stay.

As a result, this discovery area was re-designed to double as an educational facility for local children. Academic resources has been a long-standing political issue among the city of Gurupa, and this program would allow younger generations to learn more about their history as well as their natural surroudings and the overall world around them.

Instead of just accomodating tourists, the Porto de Encontro project considers Gurupa’s social, economic, and political issues. It is no longer just uniting people and wildlife, but also Gurupa’s secluded city with people from all over the world.

Snowden’s Dam is an abandoned site neighboring the Deering Estate, which is known for its rich Miami History and thriving ecosystems. It is premeditated that several species will cease to exist due to a collapse in the food chain as an after-effect of sea-level rise. This project utilizes design methods to sustain all walks of life, thus eliminating the gap between humans and nature. The structure welcomes all species from the air, land, and sea to live in a controlled ecosystem to regulate the food chain under soeculation of mankind. The structure repurposes the dam for structural stability while inviting other organisms with its dynamic coral design.

True Mussels

Apple Snails

Limpkins

Competing Avifauna

SNOWDEN DAM ARTIST HOUSE

The Artist House is a project existing within Snowden’s Dam that was designed to encourage private nesting for endangered bird species while simultaneously allowing the resident to observe and study them without causing a disturbance. The artist house encourages the idea of all beings coexisting within a shared, comfortable space as all species thrive in unison. The target audience mainly consists of artists and researchers seeking the opportunity to observe various Miami bird species in comfortable and sustainable spaces. It does so by using local wood to immitate bird woven nests for natural light pollution and to ease the integration of the local avifauna.

DESIGN 8 STUDIO

SNOWDEN DAM MARKETPLACE

This marketplace proposal is the largest spanning project on Snowden’s Dam. It utilizes the surrounding resources to provide for the community. For instance, the chinampas on site provide nourishment for residing species and produce for locals. This project could educate the nearby schools of how the ecosystem and the food market are connected. It would also provide financial support to fund site maintainance expenses. Its shape and organic structure is meant to simulate the river’s movements while providing shade with the use of local wood. Connecting structures encourage program expansion, wildlife interaction, and flood prevention.

DESIGN

This project coincides with the FIU Study Abroad Program to Barcelona, Spain. The site is located at a local beach where the water pollution levels heavily shift when entering the city. This project is designed to provide marine biologists and students with research opportunities to study the nearby waters. The rigid heat resistant steel is meant to juxtapose the organic textures and forms of the water and sand. The project utilizes openings and louver sytems to regulate solar heat gain and encourage wind ventilation. Each aperture coincides with the site views and project circulation as the floor plan becomes lighter with each rising level for variating exposures of wind and light.

ROOM LEGEND

BATHROOM

CAFE

HALLWAY

INDOOR SEATING

KITCHEN

LOBBY

OFFICE

OUTDOOR SEATING

RETAIL/GIFTSHOP

SUPPLY & MAINT.

WAITING ROOM MAINT.

ROOM LEGEND

AUDITORIUM

CONFERENCE ROOM

POLLUTION LAB

WEATHER & CLIMATE LAB

LEVEL 2 - PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

ROOM LEGEND

AUDITORIUM

BATHROOM

CLASSROOM

LAB CLASSROOM

ROOF LEVEL - SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS AND SKYLIGHTS

ROOM LEGEND

EDUCATIONAL VISUALS

MUSEUM & GALLERY

SKYLIGHT SEATING

LEVEL 5 - OUTDOOR MUSEUM AND GALLERY

ROOKERY BAY CLIENT EXPANSION

Rookery Bay Reserve is located in Naples, Florida and students had the honor of working with a real client seeking an efficient design that coincides with their budget. They are expanding their site, and are looking to incorporate buildings that connects with their reserve. The site also suffered heavily from Hurricane Ian, so the client is looking to reduce future damages. Reserve management showed interest in the louver systems of a previous project, so it was incorporated within the design and overall costs were reduced. The structures were designed to maximize learning experience through exposure to the elements and program.

DESIGN 10 STUDIO

GROUND LEVEL

1. Open Entrace Access

2. Elevator Access

3. Sliding Glass Doors

4. Stair Access

5. Dry Species Lab

6. Wet Species Lab

Elevated Landforms

Stilted System

LEVEL 1

1. Classrooms

2. Conference Rooms

3. Bathrooms

4. Viewpoint Balcony

5. Temp. Regulating Louvers

6. Connecting Pathway to Serpentine

Temp. Regulating Louver System

Viewpoint Balcony

GROUND LEVEL

1. Open Entrace Access

2. Sliding Door Access

3. Stair Access

4. Elevator Access

5. Bathrooms

LEVEL 1

1. Temp. Regulating Louvers

2. Viewpoint Balcony

3. Holding Pens for Research Animals

4. Walk-in Freezer/Specimen Storage

5. Dry Species Lab

6. Wet Species Lab