RONIEL ARMAS
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Hi! My full name is Roniel Vincent Cunanan Armas and I completed the Bachelor in Architectural Studies at Ara Institute of Canterbury. I consider myself a creative and passionate person who enjoys working either alone or in a team. I love learning new things. From my point of view, architecture is either driven by following a culture or developing another culture. It has the power to impose an activity through deep research and understanding of human behavior in relation with spaces.
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Kaiapoi, Canterbury, 7630
October 22, 1994
Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines Filipino
Filipino, English, Ilokano
Archicad
Sketchup
Autocad
Revit
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Twinmotion/Enscape
3DS Max
2021-2023
BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
ARA Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
2011-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Nov 2022
Jul 2022
PARTICIPANT PARTICIPANT
2016-2017
CHAIRMAN
2015-2016
2014-2015
BOARD MEMBER ON FINANCE GOVERNOR
WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIP
Jul 2022
Jul 2022
Aug - Nov 2022
2019-2020
SKILLS
Manual Drafting
Digital Drafting
Hand Drawing
Gib Fixing
INTERNSHIP (for a week)
INTERNSHIP (for a week)
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN (Part-time)
GIB FIXING/ PLASTERBOARD INSTALLATION
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines
Detailing/ Documentation
3D Visualising/ Rendering
Scale Modelling
BIM
Writing/ Analysis
ArchEngBuild 2022
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
SAANZ 24-Hour Design Challenge 2022
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
TSU Committee on Student Elections
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines
College of Architecture & Fine Arts Student Council
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines
Fabric Architecture
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Dalman Architects of Space
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Summit Project Exponents, Ltd.
Canterbury, New Zealand
INTERESTS
Conceptual Process
Sketching & Graphic Design
Scale Model
Animation
Sustainability/ Hydrophonics
Landscape Architecture
Urbanization
Writing/ Literature
Dancing and Choreography
This project aims to cater the projected increase of number of ethnic groups in Christchurch City. It will function as a one-stop-shop for the people who have something to do with immigration matters, meetings & small gatherings, and cultural festivities & celebrations.
Architecture was used to solved the challenge of using the vernacular culture, Maori, as a host for the Multicultural Building. “Te Raranga Ahurea” or The Weaving of Culture comes from a philosophical idea that diverse cultures, like interwoven fibres, makes a strong community. Raranga, or the Art of Weaving, became the central concept which linked the design considerations. Furthermore, this project acknowledges the significant history, not just of the site, but of the entire Christchurch.
Philosophical Context:
Like a woven ‘Ra’ or sail that is strong because of the intertwined fibers, the building will connect and link the people and their cultures. The sail moves the waka. Metaphorically, we are all riding in one waka, having the journey to find the land we are yearning for. Indeed, we came from different cultures, but we all want a better community to live in like Christchurch.
The main design driver of Te Rere (The Flow) is ‘The Continuous Flow’. The building performs and entertains the public, activating the Rourora Park at the north side, using a wind-driven kinetic facade that will interpret the ‘continuous flow’. The entire facade was inspired by two (2) important parts of the identity of Christchurch City showing ‘continuous flow’: The Avon River and The City Tram.
The two contrasting concept was being fused together to balance each other. The Kinetic Wall gives a visual resemblance of the fluidity and flowingness of the river, while being attached to an edgy and pointy frame. The vertical timber facade for the entry stairs resembles the straight lines of the tramway track, while being arranged to a circular path.
Sun and Wind Path
Site Context
The river continuously flowing and the Tramway continuously move to show and tell the history and culture of Christchurch.
The site is facing north. The prevailing winds are eastnortheasterly and from the southwesterly quarter.
Open Spaces and Greeneries
The site faces an Open Green Space in the north.
Boundaries and Limits
The site is adjacent to a building which is assumed to have the highest possible height for the certain area in the city.
Notable Surrounding Sructures
A residential area is located at the northeast of the side. A parking building is located at the east side (walking distance) while a Bus Interchange at the West direction (walking distance). Food establishments are surrounding the site --- some are active at night.
Access Roads and Laneways
The site is located near a “gateway” to the city. The north side of the site is along the Lichfield Street.
1. Site Analysis. Finding the sun path, wind flow, noise source, pleasant view, open green spaces, accesses and surrounding masses.
4. Bubble Diagram. Configuring the spaces and areas. the Core Spaces is at the very center of the site surrounded by the supporting spaces. The Green space is a public realm caused by the #3.
7. Attaching Facade. Integrating the concept visually through facade. The two concept will meet at some point. The Kinetic Wall at the left side to catch the prevailing wind.
8. Allowing light to come through. The utilisation
of glass and by shifting a bit of the entryway plan brings light more inside and in the Public Realm than the initial design. 9. Redesigning of facade. The final proposal of the main facade shows: the fluidity of the kinetic wall with an edgy contour while the vertical straight lines of the entryway facade is in a circular arrangement. 5. Giving Volumes. Reconfiguring the spaces considering the needs of height. 6. Locating Access. Identifying the best number and location of ingresses, egresses, and lifts. The Main Public Entry point is located at the corner where the laneway is perpendicular to the road. 2. Parking considerations. Parking for disabled and Loading dock were considered which caused the indention and shift of the pathway.
The Design Narrative is rooted in the story of creation in Maori Culture. The important characters were being abstracted and turned to building elements.
In the beginning, Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) dwelt together in each other’s embrace. Their children living in darkness between them decided to separate them to see the sun/light. One of them, Tawhirimatea (God of weather) was against it but Tumatauenga (God of mankind) stood his ground about their decision. Tanemahuta (God of forests and birds) stop their argument and told Tawhi that the majority of them agreed. So with his full strength, Tane separated Ranginui and Papatuanuku. The father above, the mother below. The rain is the tears of the father longing for the mother.
To compensate, Tane dressed his father with stars while he covered his naked mother with greeneries.
The furious Tawhi accompany his father in the sky and sworn that the descendants of the other Gods will feel his fury. Tawhi sent storms and heavy winds. It is to remind the descendants about the sinful action of his siblings especially Tu and Tane.
Hand drawn Sketches | Sketchup | Adobe Illustrator | Twin MotionRanginui (Sky Father) Roof
Tumatauenga (God of Mankind) People/ Visitors
Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) Ground/ Floor
Tanemahuta (God of the Forest) Column
Tawhirimatea (God of the Wind and Weather)
Wind Chimes
The concept revolved in the story of Tane, the God of forest and birds in Maori myths and legends. The structure is being elevated from the ground to consider the unexpected flooding since the site is near a body of water, which is in line with the story of how Tangaroa, the God of the sea and brother of Tane, tried to attack the land since Tane give shelter to the children of Tangaroa who fled from the sea.
The Accommodation Units were inspired by the fusion of a “Cabin in the woods” and Biophilic Design. The roof of the units was inspired by the resembling shape of a feather (symbolizing birds) and a leaf (symbolizing forests).
CASHEL STREET BUILDING GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1:100
STRATCO GOLD ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANEL WITH 50MM CAVITY ON 3M AIR BARRIER WITH PERMEABLE BACKING 3015VP
ANODISED ALUMINUM SINGLE GLAZED SLIDING DOOR JOINERY
SELECTED PERFORATED 2 5mm STEEL SHEET (POWDER COAT FINISH ) FIXED TO STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME (PAINT FINISH ). REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
ANODISED ALUMINUM DOUBLE GLAZED SLIDING DOOR JOINERY
GLASS FRAMED TO CANTILEVERED CONCRETE BALCONY
ANODISED ALUMINUM SINGLE GLAZED SLIDING DOOR JOINERY
STRATCO GOLD ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANEL WITH 50MM CAVITY ON 3M AIR BARRIER WITH PERMEABLE BACKING 3015VP
ANODISED ALUMINUM DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW JOINERY
SELECTED PERFORATED 2 5mm STEEL SHEET (POWDER COAT FINISH ) FIXED TO STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME (PAINT FINISH ). REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
ANODISED ALUMINUM DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW JOINERY
GLASS FRAMED TO CANTILEVERED CONCRETE BALCONY
ANODISED ALUMINUM DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW JOINERY
ANODISED ALUMINUM SINGLE GLAZED SLIDING DOOR JOINERY
ANODISED ALUMINUM SINGLE GLAZED HINGED DOOR JOINERY
FORMAN BUILDING SYSTEMS ARMSTRONG PEAKFORM PRELUDE XL2 NOMINAL 24mm TWOWAY EXPOSED CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN 1200X600mm GRID WITH ULTIMA+ 1914m CEILING TILES INLAID WITH BEVELED SHEET EDGE DETAIL
SELECTED FLOOR COVERINGS OVER COMFLOOR 70 CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
FORMAN BUILDING SYSTEMS ARMSTRONG PEAKFORM PRELUDE XL2 NOMINAL 24mm TWOWAY EXPOSED CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN 1200X600mm GRID WITH ULTIMA+ 1914m CEILING TILES INLAID WITH BEVELED SHEET EDGE DETAIL
SELECTED FLOOR COVERINGS OVER COMFLOOR 70 CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
FORMAN BUILDING SYSTEMS ARMSTRONG PEAKFORM PRELUDE XL2 NOMINAL 24mm TWOWAY EXPOSED CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN 1200X600mm GRID WITH ULTIMA+ 1914m CEILING TILES INLAID WITH BEVELED SHEET EDGE DETAIL
SELECTED FLOOR COVERINGS OVER COMFLOOR 80 CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
FORMAN BUILDING SYSTEMS ARMSTRONG PEAKFORM PRELUDE XL2 NOMINAL 24mm TWO-WAY EXPOSED CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEM IN 1200X600mm GRID WITH ULTIMA+ 1914m CEILING TILES INLAID WITH BEVELED SHEET EDGE DETAIL
SELECTED FLOOR COVERINGS OVER CONCRETE SLAB FLOOR REFER TO ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
600
PARAPET REAR FACE FIXED TO BUILDING BY 8GX1" min SS PAN SCREW BY STRATCO
ACP ANGLE FIXED TO BUILDING BY 10GX2" min SS CSK SCREW BY STRATCO
ARDEX 1 5mm DOVE GREY BUTYL RUBBER MEMBRANE RETURNED DOWN FRONT FACE OF BUILDING BY 50mm MIN
FIXING AT JOINT STANDARD FIXING DETAILS
18mm H3 2 CCA WATER BORNE TREATED PLYWOOD
4mm ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANEL BY STRATCO
150PFC STEEL BEAM
3M AIR BARRIER WITH PERMEABLE BACKING 3015VP
PARAPET DETAIL 1:10
ARDEX 1 5mm DOVE GREY BUTYL RUBBER MEMBRANE ADHERED WITH ARDEX WA98
18mm H3 2 CCA WATER BORNE TREATED PLYWOOD DHS 250/18 PURLINS @400 CRS
FILLET
ECOTHERM GLASSWOOL INSULATION
AIR SEAL
ECOTHERM GLASSWOOL INSULATION
3M AIR BARRIER WITH PERMEABLE BACKING 3015VP DRESSED INTO OPENING
MASON 4 5mm FIBRE CEMENT SOFFIT LINING LINE OF 4MM COMPOSITE PANEL (CLADDING) BEYOND
38 X 18mm TIMBER TRIM
MAGNUM 50 SLIDING DOOR INTO 100mm SHOPFRONT WITH DUO SLIDER
LINE OF 4MM COMPOSITE PANEL (CLADDING) BEYOND
12mm MINIMUM GAP BETWEEN FLOOR DECK AND THRESHHOLD
35mm MINIMUM GAP OF THE BASE OF COMPOSITE PANEL CLADDING FROM FLOOR DECKING
OUTDURE 138 X 23mm CASADECK COMPOSITE BOARD
OUTDURE QWICKBUILD 13 X 45mm PROFILE JOIST @ 450mm CTRS
OUTDURE QWICKBUILD 90 X 45mm PROFILE BEARER @ 450mm CTRS
ARDEX 1 5mm DOVE GREY BUTYL RUBBER MEMBRANE
OUTDURE QWICKBUILD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL
COMFLOOR CONCRETE SYSTEM
A project in Year 1 for Architectural Communications showing One, Two, and Three Point Perspectives of an imagined city. An imaginary Clock Tower became the landmark in all the drawings. The tower was inspired by a “Bamboo Shoot”, reminding people that “Growth and progress needs time. Eventually, the bamboo will grow strong and resilient against typhoons but still know how to bow, a humble gesture.”
Archicad | Adobe Illustrator | Enscape
WITH: ALEX KIRBY (Engineer) and ELLIE GRAHAM (Construction Manager)
Theme:
Creating high performance low carbon medium density housing for the future:How can we get better performing buildings with a smaller carbon footprint at the same or lower cost, and that facilitate lower carbon lifestyles?
Purpose:
In order to help the New Zealand built environment contribute to obligations as outlined in the Zero Carbon Act and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement, the purpose of ArchEngBuild 2022 will be to design a high-performance Medium Density Housing (MDH) building
• with a low embodied carbon and operational energy demand
• that facilitates the occupants to live lower carbon lifestyles.
While the focus of this challenge is reducing the building’s operational and embodied carbon footprint, you should remember that people are at the centre of design.Your building design should be:
• pleasant to live in,
• accessible,
• affordable,
• warm,
• dry,
• healthy,
• and facilitate lower carbon living.
WITH: Estefania Mondaca, Bethany Ngui, Will Chomchoei and Holly Barry
Theme:
The year is 2040. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland has been ravaged by sea level changes and mega storms hit the city every other week, turning it from a sunny utopia into a waterlogged wasteland. Supreme Leader of the Republic, Jacinda Ardern, is commissioning a new city on the storm-ravaged remnants of Auckland.
Oh, and did we mention you have to cohabitate with aliens?
Hand Drawn | Archicad | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | 3DS Max
A 3D Model of The Cathedral of Christ the Light (New Zealand, 2022)
One of the requirements for a Case Study in Year 3 at ARA Institute of Canterbury. It is a group research and analysis of an existing Architectural Building, which for us was The Cathedral of Christ the Light located in Oakland, California.
Christmas Lantern Design Competition (Philippines, 2017)
I was invited in a group of creative people with my brother to create this Christmas Lantern that will represent our Municipality in the Provincial Christmas Lantern Competition. We were awarded as the First Placer.
One of the projects I worked on within a group back when I was studying Architecture in the Philippines. This scaled model was one of the requirements for a Design Studio Project.
“Architecture is either driven by following a culture or developing another culture. It has the power to impose an activity through deep research and understanding of human behavior in relation with spaces.”
-Roniel Armas