PORTAFOLIO RAFAEL SUAREZ M

Rafael Suárez Molina

Quito, April 13, 1991

rafaelsuarezmolina @gmail.com

0992636656

I am passionate about architecture, design and everything that has to do with creative and interdisciplinary processes, I also love teaching and learning from others, reciprocally sharing knowledge and skills.

I am a founding partner at PINXCEL, which is a studio specialized in architectural visualization, which for 7 years we have made thousands of images. Our main focus is to tell the best stories of the projects through images.

Partner at SIETE86 and HOGARX, which are architecture and construction companies based in Quito where we carry out small, medium and large-scale participatory design projects. Focused on improving people's quality of life by offering dignified and affordable solutions, working in a sustainable way for both the environment and human beings. Our strengths are: participatory design, sustainable construction and circular economy.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

August 2009

MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL BACHELOR Letort International Educational Unit

September 2020

July 2018

ARCHITECT

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

BAMBOO DIPLOMA: Constructive Management with Guadua Angustifolia Tinku Center School of Permaculture.

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2022 - December 2022

PUCE - MUNICIPALITY - HOGARx Designer and builder in the project IMPLEMENTATION OF SEVEN READING SPACES IN THE MEMBER LIBRARIES OF THE METROPOLITAN NETWORK OF LIBRARIES OF QUITO

June 2012- Present Co-founder of PINXCEL Architectural Visualization 3D Visualization Studio, doing 3D modeling, rendering, 360 images, post-production, virtual tours, illustration, animation and software courses.

January 2019 - May 2020

HOGARx, social housing company, participatory design and sustainable construction in Chamanga

August 2012 - October 2018 - May 2013 - March 2014

Architecture studio SIETE86 ARQUITECTOS, design and construction of architectural and furniture projects. RECYCLE COAQUE, PALENQUE CULTURAL TAMBILLO, TORRE DE AÑANGU (participatory design) CASA KRUS, 7B NATY, MARIANAS, GABY (homes) CONQUITO (furniture), publications and various contests.

February 2016 - June 2016

Faculty of Architecture Design and Art - PUCE Assistant Professor of the Architect Ekaterina Armijos ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP IV AND CONSTRUCTION I subjects

January 2015 - December 2015

Landscape Laboratory - FADA - PUCE

Research Assistant for Architects Karina Borja and Renato Ríos

COTOGCHOA PDUT, COTOGCHOA CEMETERY, LA MERCED PARK, PUBLICATIONS, participatory workshops, research.

October 2014 - January 2015

For the ARCHITECT SERGIO VELÁSQUEZ making plans, 3D modeling, amounts of materials and budgets. 5 homes in the city of Quito, stucco contractor in the US

May 2014 - September 2014

ARCHITECT PABLO ESCUDERO designing, drawing architectural plans and construction plans to approve in the Municipality of Quito, equinoccial park, equinoccial pool and 2 residences

SKILLS

Teamwork

3D modeling Lighting and materials

Rendering and optimization

Post production / Matte painting

Conceptualization of projects

Architectural and participatory design

2D drawing

Organize and teach workshops or courses

Art direction

Architectural, construction and detail plans

Participatory and architectural workshops

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES

Pablo Escudero

Architect 0984676109

pabloescudero@outlook.com

Esteban Calderón

Architect and teacher 0998656814 estebancalder@gmail.com

Sergio Velásquez

Architect ARQ Constructive 0995481582

sergiov2k@hotmail.com

Renato Ríos

Architect and teacher PUCE 0998277184

reserima@yahoo.com

Ekaterina Armijos

Architect and teacher PUCE 0983319476 ekaterinaarmijos@gmail.com

Sergio Calderón

Architect Pinxcel 0987014285

sergiodct@hotmail.com

SOFTWARES USE

LANGUAGES

Spanish: mother tongue

English: advanced level

Russian: basic level

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Basketball Design process

Personal growth

Enviroment design

Singing

Kick boxing

Concept art

Storytelling

7 READING SPACES

2022 children reading library’s

TYPE: PROFESIONAL PROJECT

TEAM: ARCH. RAFAEL SUAREZ M, ARCH. NICOLE BASTIDAS

STAKEHOLDERS: QUITO MUNICIPALITY, PUCE UNIVERSITY

SITE: QUITO, PINTAG, LLANO GRANDE, CALDERÓN, TUMBACO, FEDERICO GONZÁLEZ SUÁREZ, SAN MARCOS, EL EJIDO AND PAMBACHUPA.

CONTRIBUTIONS: CONCEPTUAL PLANNING, RENDERING, 3D MODELLING, 2D DRAFTING, PRESENTATIONS, CONSTRUCTION, MANAGMENT

The inter-institutional cooperation work between the Ministry of Culture and the PUCE, through the Comprehensive Redesign of the Metropolitan Library Network, will make it possible to have dignified spaces for citizens, that respond to their needs, and that contribute, through their services and renovated spaces, to the construction of a resilient society that has the tools to improve their living conditions in this post-pandemic era, that has free access to information and culture through the libraries of the Network.

This agreement will be developed between the months of July to November 2022. To carry it out, work will be done through three components:

1. Conceptualization and content design

It seeks to emphasize the promotion and reactivation of the seven libraries through a cultural artistic offer from the literary field for the conceptualization and curatorship of spaces and

reading corners of the RMB. This conceptualization must have in a complementary manner the following aspects such as: development of relevance of collections and interaction of actors, physical and technological infrastructure.

2. Redesign of infrastructure and as a reading mediation strategy

It seeks to implement quality, spacious and adequate spaces where people feel comfortable and relationships between people are fostered. It is about having shared spaces to stimulate socialization and collaboration between the participants, in addition to having spaces in accordance with the reading mediation strategies for young people and children. These spaces must have an updated bibliographic collection that meets their needs; as well as a physical and technological infrastructure according to current standards. An institutional redesign and identification of a RMB brand that is closely related to quality standards and universal access is sought.

3. Interaction of actors and inter-institutional work

Through inter-institutional cooperation, multidisciplinary work networks will be established to facilitate work and create a multisector offer for the joint work of civil society, academia and the State. A module of practical and guided visits will be generated for students of various careers and the implementation of inter-institutional research based on the practical knowledge created by visitors and reading habits. Collaborative work will be implemented between PUCE professionals and those responsible for the libraries of the Network to share work methodologies that benefit both institutions.

Libraries: Pintag, Llano Grande, Calderón, Tumbaco, Federico González Suárez, San Marcos, El Ejido and Pambachupa.

MAIN IDEAS

• Everything at childrens scale

• Wrapped in books, wrapped in stories

• Live the shelf (enter the book, be part of the shelf)

• Generate reading shelter

• Forest of stories

We were hired by PUCE University to design and build 7 reading spaces across the city of Quito. This places belong to of the libraries of the municipality. Our main , the recommendations of the IFLA and the experience acquired after the construction of the “ChiquiPUCE” in the PUCE. It is important to mention that CHIQUIPUCE has been in operation since 2019. This space was created to be a national and international benchmark in terms of Children’s Literature and from this place, spaces for continuous learning have been generated and also to share among adults and children from the magical world of books.

For the adaptation of existing library spaces, some principles that arise from Children’s Libraries around the world, including CHIQUIPUCE, are taken into account:

- Furniture

- Suitable colors

- Lightning

- Decoration, among others.

To be coherent with all the ideas raised in relation to spaces for children’s and youth literature, in the architectural design it was determined that libraries should be interactive places, where nothing will be static and in which the furniture can be modified if necessary. . In

addition, it should be suitable for small and big children.

It should be noted that, with all the information obtained in each of the activities detailed in the focus group section, the architectural proposal was conceptualized with four key ideas in the design:

1. Wrapped in books, wrapped in stories

2. Live the shelf (enter the book, be part of the shelf)

3. Generate reading shelter

4. The forest of stories

Design ideas have been shared in various meetings with the librarians, as well as the agreement management team. In these, the aspects of furniture and spaces were analyzed according to the needs that emerged in the focus groups, as well as concerns about structural changes that could be modified in each municipal library.

llano grande

BEFORE 3D scan of the Llano Grandes library

el ejido library

AÑANGU TOWER 2017

NAPO WILD LIFE CENTER

TYPE: PROFESIONAL BUILT PROJECT

TEAM: ARCH. RAFAEL SUAREZ M, ARCH. SERGIO CALDERÓN, ARCH. ESTEBAN LOZA, ARCH. ISIDRO ITURRALDE, ARCH. GABRIEL MOYER PEREZ, IVÁN AULESTIA

STAKEHOLDERS: AÑANGU COMMUNITY

SITE: NAPO

CONTRIBUTIONS: CONCEPTUAL PLANNING, 3D MODELLING, 2D DRAFTING, PRESENTATIONS, CONSTRUCTION WITH COMMUNITTY

The Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuní Park is internationally known as one of the best lodges in the Amazon region of South America. Located on the pristine Añangucocha lagoon, the lodge has been recognized as the best lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon by agencies such as Conde Nast Travel, Trip Advisor, and others.

Every passenger, worker, food and construction material enters this hotel rowing for 2 hours on the Añangu River. This tower design was made through workshops with the Añangu community and with their full assistance in the construction. The

innovations in the combination of vernacular materials and modern recycled materials were made possible by the experience and invaluable knowledge of Ing. Patricio Cevallos.

The 30-meter-high tower has a five-star kitchen, an elevator to the 5th floor and a platform with a 360º panoramic view at a height of 27 meters. For more information about this building, you can refer to the report made by LATV at: goo.gl/6W8M9a

• Local materials

• Empowering communitty

TOWER

ELEVATOR

DINNING ROOM

RECYCLING COAQUE

2017 - RECYCLE CENTER AND RECYPLE POINTS

TYPE: PROFESIONAL PROJECT

TEAM: ARCH. RAFAEL SUAREZ M, ARCH. SERGIO CALDERÓN, ARCH. ESTEBAN LOZA, ARCH. ISIDRO ITURRALDE

STAKEHOLDERS: RED CROSS, COAQUE COMMUNITTY

SITE: QUITO, PINTAG, LLANO GRANDE, CALDERÓN, TUMBACO, FEDERICO GONZÁLEZ SUÁREZ, SAN MARCOS, EL EJIDO AND PAMBACHUPA.

CONTRIBUTIONS: CONCEPTUAL PLANNING, RENDERING, 3D MODELLING, 2D DRAFTING, PRESENTATIONS, CONSTRUCTION, MANAGMENT

Coaque is a community located in the province of Manabí, and one of the major ones affected by the earthquake on April 16. While the Red Cross and other institutions have already begun the work of rebuilding homes, there are other aspects that must be treated with the same urgency, so the Residuos Ecuador collective began a waste management project together with the Ecuadorian Red Cross solids through inclusive recycling called Reciclo Coaque. Throughout the period of 2017, Residuos Ecuador and the Red Cross have been in charge of putting together the recycling plan through field visits and community workshops, with CRE volunteers and volunteers from the

same community of Coaque, in order to structuring a team in charge of the collection, storage and separation of waste. The purpose of this project is to improve the garbage treatment deficit that exists in the sector, this is a key piece in the development of the community, on the one hand, it helps the image of Coaque, keeping the streets and public spaces free of garbage, while economically and participatively encourages the inhabitants of the sector who join the project

ADMINISTRATION

PRODUCTION LINE

FOUNDATION AND SUBFLOOR

MAIN MODULE STRUCTURE

LONGITUDINAL MOORING BEAMS AND STRAPS

FURNITURE

PANEL DIVISIONS

FIBER CEMENT ROOF

GENERAL ISOMETRY CIRCULATION

FOUNDATION

SUBFLOOR AND SUPPORT COLUMNS

COLUMNS

DIAGONAL STRAPS

FOUNDATION

CYLINDER PLACEMENT AND BEAMS

BEAMS

SUBFLOOR AND SUPPORT COLUMNS

STRUT AND RAMP STRUCTURE

RECYCLNG BOXES ROOFING

la casona

RESILIENT AND AFFECTIVE COMMUNITY

TYPE: PUBLIC CONTEST

STAKEHOLDERS: CAE, AMBATO MUNICIPALITTY, MIDUVI

SITE:AMBATO, CEVALLOS PARK

ARCH. RAFAEL SUAREZ M, ARCH. JUAN ULLAURI, ARCH. GALO BENAVIDES, ARCH. MARIA EMILIA BOLAÑOS

CONTRIBUTIONS:CONCEPTUAL PLANNING, RENDERING, 3D MODELLING, 2D DRAFTING, PRESENTATIONS, CONSTRUCTION, MANAGMENT, SCHEMES

THE BIG HOUSE Context:

Data from the 2010 Ambato census show a young and enterprising population. Almost half of Ambateños are self-employed. Regarding housing, 71% live in houses and only 10% in apartments. The project is located in the center of the city and is equipped with facilities such as: schools, colleges, administrative buildings, churches, health centers, markets, etc. In addition, less than 400 meters away we find the Montalvo park, the 12 de Noviembre park and in front of the project the Cevallos park. The situation of the project with respect to the city is one of the main potentials. The residents of the xxxxx building can carry out all the activities in the city of the 10 minutes. For this reason, it is necessary that this design proposal be part of the urban fabric and become a contribution to the city. The Neighborhood: The building and its recycling: The criteria for recycling this building are to add and not to subtract. In other words, make the most of what exists and enhance it through specific additions

We propose a resilient building in the sense that it can be transformed over time, understanding the building as a multiscalar element. From the minimal and individual aspect of the home, the collective, such as the common spaces, and the public, such as the ground floor, seek to be spaces capable of mutating easily and adapting to the inevitability of change, variations, and uncertainty. In such a way that this architectural draft is transformed into a plan of spatial projection, uses and management of the useful life of the building.

The Housing Model: The proposed model seeks to establish strong neighborhood ties that build the city through social cohesion. For this, we seek to promote places of sharing to live in community. The proposal is that unknown people have the facility to establish strong links with the residents of the building and the neighborhood. For this, we bet on the empowerment of the intermediate space: the corridor, the rest area, the patio, the entrance portal so that they become social catalysts that make it easier for new neighbors to establish themselves in the neighborhood. In addition, these spaces allow expanding the proposed minimum house of 60m2 for intimate use by projecting outdoor activities with shared activities such as reading areas, communal laundry rooms and kitchens, outdoor

living rooms, among others. In this way, we look for active spaces with visual and functional relationships that avoid the tightness of use.

The House:

At a different scale, we now insist on the flexibility of housing with varied and adaptable typologies temporarily and permanently that adapt to different types of families. To do this, we opted for the possibility of adding space to the house through satellite rooms. A new room for the children, a small office adapted in the house with independent access, or a room to rent are some of the possibilities that this strategy offers us. Starting from a scheme of a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room, neutral spaces are proposed capable of increasing the area of the house through the satellite room that is added to or independent of the house through removable partitions. On the other hand, we believe that the internal organization of this house does not allow watertight and hierarchical spaces, on the contrary, the minimum house deserves as much fluidity as possible so that the people who inhabit this space have the possibility of using and circulating in more than one manner.

re + amazonia conservation center

TYPE: INTERNATIONALL CONTEST

STAKEHOLDERS: CONTEST

SITE:AMMAZON

ARCH. RAFAEL SUAREZ M, ARCH. BYRON CADENA, ARCH. CARLOS ARCOS

CONTRIBUTIONS:CONCEPTUAL PLANNING, RENDERING, 3D MODELLING, 2D DRAFTING, PRESENTATIONS, SCHEMES

In the Amazon there are millions of enclaves with similar characteristics. Most of these are a consequence of the terrible operations of the human being. However, the project exposes the potential of a paradigm shift. It shows that it is possible to change the development models in which we use nature, for others in which we serve nature. A way of doing things in which human action is synonymous with contributing to the environment. A future in which the architect is a key piece in repairing the world.

The balanced coexistence between human beings and nature is no longer an option, it is an urgent need. In this case, the project requirements demand the intervention of a deforested area. One more trace of anthropic intervention in the Amazon. Throughout history, nature has been devastated due to development models based on the excessive consumption of non-renewable resources; and the Amazon is testimony to this. Until the first semester of 2020, its level of deforestation grew to close to 65%. Such is the damage that experts say that 2020 will break historical records for environmental damage. Given this context and the imminent need for an architectural project, it is essential to ask: should human intervention always be synonymous with damage to nature? And, even more important, can architectural intervention be made a tool to recover the ecosystem?

The project strategies and decisions of the project take these questions as a starting point. Through the longitudinal arrangement of the archi-

tectural program on the entrance road, it defines an edge that makes visible the contrast between the intervened area and nature. This linear distribution enables a seam between both sides, through the implementation of spaces with which users can explore the entire project. This distribution of the program makes it possible to dispose of the deforested property as a space for the regeneration of lost vegetation. Although the mere fact of not intervening in this space would eventually allow nature to recover, the project seeks to go further. Through the implementation of translucent surfaces, the project routes are complemented. Which allows to promote the regeneration of the ecosystem in stages in the short, medium and long term. Consequently, thanks to the application of these strategies, it is possible to restore the ecosystem and recover the enclave produced by the harmful interference of the past.

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