Architectural Portfolio - Rene Garcia-Rios

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO BY: RENE GARCIA-RIOS

RENE GARCIA-RIOS EDUCATION

Email: renegarcia2003@mail.fresnostate.edu

California State University, Fresno / GPA 3.7 /B.S. in Architectural Studies/ Exp. 2025 Golden Valley High School / GPA 4.5 /2017-2021 Valedictorian, California Scholarship Federation, Skills USA

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Skills USA Architectural Design Competitions - Golden Valley High School (2017-2021) ◊ Top 9 - National Competition in Architectural Drafting(2021) ◊ 1st Place State Competition in Architectural Drafting (2021) ◊ 1st Place Regional Competition in Architectural Drafting (2021) ◊ 3rd Place Regional Competition in Architectural Design (2019) California State Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish) - Golden Valley High School (2021)

WORK EXPERIENCE Garcia’s Landscaping - Concrete and Landscaping Contractor - (2016-Present) Currently co-own a family-run concrete and landscaping business where I take part in the following aspects: ◊ Landscape Design - use of different programs such as Revit and Enscape in order to create drawings and renderings that help our clients visualize the work that’s going to be done ◊ Marketing - use of various social media apps such as Yelp, Instagram, Facebook, etc. in order to promote our business through videos and extensive posts consisting of recent work ◊ Client Meetings - travel to meet with clients to fully understand what they want done at their homes ◊ Scheduling - coordinating with various parties to ensure the work is done in the most time-efficient way ◊ Ordering Materials - coordinating with the various companies that provide us with materials such as concrete, sod, rock, etc., in order to get them delivered to our job site in a timely manner ◊ Job Site Visits - visiting possible job sites in order to measure the area for different aspects of the projects, while also inspecting for issues we had not factored in before, allowing us to create the quotes provided to our clients ◊ Creating Quotes - providing clients with a detailed quote on what is going to be done at their home and how much each aspect of the job will cost ◊ Creating Invoices - providing clients with invoices of what they have paid for related to the job done ◊ Concrete Finisher - take part in all the aspects of concrete work such as demolition, grading, forming, and finishing the concrete ◊ Landscaping - experienced in various aspects of landscaping such as irrigation systems, fence work, sod installation, synthetic lawn installation, maintenance, masonry work, decorative rock, etc.

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Phone: (209) 628-1383 SOCIAL MEDIA Business Instagram: garcias_concrete_landscaping SKILLS ◊ Revit ◊ Sketchup ◊ Enscape ◊ Adobe InDesign ◊ Marketing ◊ Freehand Drawing ◊ Graphic Design ◊ Bilingual LANGUAGES English Spanish (Fluent) REFERENCES Michele Randel, M. Arch, AIA, Assoc. DBIA, Architect Architectural Studies Program Coordinator Construction Management Department Lyles College of Engineering California State University, Fresno Office: 559-278-6073 CM Dept: 559-278-6056 mrandel@mail.fresnostate.edu Molly LM Smith, MSCM, Architect, AIA, SSH Construction Management Department Internship Coordinator|Architecture & Construction Management Lecturer|Lyles College of Engineering (559) 278-0888 Direct / (559) 278-6056 Office mlsmith@mail.fresnostate.edu

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AIA SAN JOAQUIN COMPETITION FIRE STATION

THE REVIVAL OF MERCED

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MIXED USE ARTIST PROGRAM

GARCIA’S LANDSCAPING

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01 THE REVIVAL OF MERCED Category: Shopping Center Location: Merced, California Year: 2023

The city of Merced is growing exponentially but does not have an adequate retail sector that can accomodate the growing population. The current mall is a shell of its former self, with abandoned construction encompassing its exterior and it fails to attract the residents.

This project proposes a new indoor/outdoor shopping center that will emerse the shopper in an experience and encourage them come back, with various shopping and entertainment options. This project will also include various spaces where the community can get together and socialize organically.

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SITE PLAN LOCATION: The project will be located on an empty plot of land in the northern part of the city of Merced.

It will be along G St. which is one of the main avenues in Merced that also has a direct connection to highway 99.

PROXIMITY: The shopping center would be the largest retail development located near UC Merced. A four minute drive for students and in the service area of the UC buses. Both the community college and hospital are down the street with various residential developments within walking distance.

LEGEND Buildings

Paver Walkway

Paver Walkway

Grass

Trees

Water Feature

Paver Walkway

Road and Parking

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INDOOR SHOPPING

LEGEND Anchor (60,0000 SF)

Food Tenants (500 - 3,000+ SF)

Junior Anchor (5,000 - 10,000 SF)

Walkway / Food Court

Tenant (1,500 - 3,000 SF)

Restroom (500 SF)

MALL DESIGN: MALL GROUND FLOOR

The mall will be the indoor shopping aspect of this project and inspired by art deco archtecture.

The concpet of the mall is slowly dying due to its approach to shopping. With new shopping methods emerging, such as online shopping, the mall is becoming obsolete unless it can offer an experience to the shoppers. This mall will focus on bringing an experience to the people who visit to keep them engaged and encourage them to visit the outdoor experience.

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EXTERIOR SHOPPING This area of the project continues the art-deco inspired design. It encapsulates various geometric and complicated patterns that pop out at the visitor and intrigue them to look for more.

SECTIONALIZING The exterior shopping will be divided into sections, each having an anchor point that will attract people to each one. These anchors could include a bowling alley, arcade, or anchor stores. This further incentivizes visitors to explore each section to see what it has to offer. This will increase foot traffic all over the exterior shopping area, bringing more business to the shops. There will also be a central shopping strip that acts as an entrance to the exterior shopping area.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Each of these sections will have small central squares the shoppers can enjoy and socialize in. These squares will have seating and water features, alowing people to sit down and decompress, as well as grass for children to play.

Central Shopping Strip

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There will be one large central plaza that the community can utilize for vendor fairs, farmers markets, festivals, etc. This will drive community engagement with the shopping center since that is who it is intended for. The central plaza will be anchored by the theatre.

East Center Elevation

Theatre Floor Plan Lobby

Theatre Space

West Center Elevation

Section 1 and 2 Floor Plan Anchor

Section 3 and 4 Floor Plan

Tenant

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02 MIXED USE ARTIST PROGRAM Category: Mixed Used Development Location: 9111 North Maple Ave, Fresno, California Year: 2022

The mixed use artist program is a mixed used development including commercial, retail, and residential uses. This project covers a lot over two acres in size. The site is developed with various walking trails and green areas connecting the different aspects of the project.

Includes: Museum Retail/Commercial Spaces Residential

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SITE PLAN The site plan is is situated to lead the visitors throughout the site into the museum. The visitors would start at the south side where the parking lot is located, passing by the mixed used building, green areas, pond, artist rooms, and other aspects of the project eventually making it to the main hub which is the museum.

Site Includes: • Museum • Mixed Use Building • Artist Rooms • Pond • Green Area • Walking Trails • Parking

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THE WAVE 9111 NORTH MAPLE AVE.

The Wave has a wooden facade that resembles ocean waves. This wave design counteracts the strong straight lines of the buidling.

The wave is a mixed use building with the first floor dedicated to retail development and the second floor to residential spaces.

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RETAIL The buildings first floor consists of four retail tenant spaces where businesses can come in and set up shop.

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RESIDENTIAL The second floor of the building has three different types of residencies.

Studio Apartment 500 - 650 sqft.

1 Bedroom Apartment 850 sqft.

2 Bedroom Apartment 1500 sqft.

The studio apartment located in The Wave are compact and perfect for an individual to live comfortably.

The 1 bedroom apartThe two bedroom apartment ment is the perfect for is the largest offered at The an individual or even a Wave. couple looking for a more compact living space.

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THE MUSEUM OF NATURE 9111 NORTH MAPLE AVE.

The Museum of Nature is a small museum which showcases various pieces of art that are related to nature in its three showrooms. The museum is meant to resemble the silhouette of a bird with the entrance being the head and the showrooms on the side would be the wings.

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Museum Floor Plan The floor plan of the museum also rsembles the shape of a bird. Apart from the showrooms it includes restrooms for guests as well as a breakroom and office for employees.

This rendering showcases showroom 3. The designs of the showroom are very open, with big curtain walls allowing the visitor to feel as if nature is flowing into the room. The curtain walls also allow for a large amount of natural light further pushing the nature aspect of the museum. The materials chosen are simple yet effective in creating a calm ambience the visitor can enjoy.

The wood louvers seen in this rendering are a continuous design aspect used throughout the project to give the buidlings a sense of unity. They also serve as shade and block direct sun that hits the curtain wall.

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03 AIA SAN JOAQUIN COMPETITION FIRE STATION Category: AIA Competition Location: Fresno, California Year: 2023

The design is inspired by the one thing firefighters are dedicated to fighting, fire. The facade of the apparatus bay is meant to resemble a flame with its red stucco and bright led lights that emulates the roar of an intense fire.

Its design captures this while incorporating both functionality and efficiency.

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SITE PLAN LOCATION: The project is located along Tulare St. in the city of Fresno.

SITE AMENITIES: The site accomodates the personal needs of the firefighters as well as meeting the requirements for their equipment.

Personal Needs: • outdoor patio • greenspace for activities Firestation Requirements • pubic parking (10’x18’) • public walkway • 360 degree fire truck access • 500 gal. fuel tank dispenser • secured parking • 10’x20’ trash enclosure

LEGEND Asphalts Concrete Grass Bark Firestation

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FIRESTATION FLOOR PLAN Dorm

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Dorm Mens

KITCHEN/DINING

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Hose Drying

Laundry Gear Storage

Kitchen/Dining

Secure Equipment Storage

Apparatus Bay Shop Area

Dayroom

Gym Office

DESIGN The floor plan design of the firestation allows for easy movement. The is vital to firefghters and allows them to get to their calls in an efficient manner.

DAYROOM

The firestation meets the requirements set by the city of Fresno, while also creating a comfortable atmosphere that the firefighters can relax in.

SOUTH ELEVATION MATERIALS Red Stucco

Clerestory Windows

LED Lights

8” Siding

Glass

INTERIOR DESIGN The interior design of the facility focuses on natural light. The various clerestory windows around the facility allow for natural light to penetrate deep into the interior, reducing the need for artificial lighting therefore saving energy and reducing electricity costs. The use of the high ceilings in the dining area create a spacious atmosphere while the low ceilings of the dayroom are meant to bring a sense of coziness.

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SOME OF OUR PROJECTS:

Garcis’s Landscaping is a family business run by my dad and I. We specialize in residential concrete and landscaping and are based out of Merced, Ca. I’ve worked with my dad for as long as I can remember but started taking a larger role in the business in my freshman year of highschool, and I take pride in the work we do.

Some of the task I’m invovled in include: • concrete and landscape work • visiting clients and providing quotes for projects they want done • writing invoices • contacting suppliers • being present for inspections • social media

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