ROXANA PEÑA
M.Arch 2025
OSU Knowlton School of Architecture
Columbus, OH
TEL: (786) 399 - 3504
EMAIL: pena.142@osu.edu
CURRICULUM VITAE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fall 2024 - Current
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Summer 2023
June 2020 - May 2022
EDUCATION
Aug 2022 - May 2025
Aug 2017 - April 2021
PROJECTS AND EXTRACURRICULARS
Fall 2024
Fall 2023 - Current
Fall 2022 - Spring 2024
Feb 2019 - July 2021
SOFTWARE
CAD / BIM
Adobe CC
Rendering
Parametric Modeling
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
French
Source Book Graduate Associate | Knowlton School of Architecture
Albrecht Graduate Research Associate | Knowlton School of Architecture
Designer | Crate&Barrel
Studio Design Assistant | mr alex TATE
Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies | Florida International University
Studio Project physical models selected for Banvard Gallery Spring 2025 Student Exhibit
Research Article: Cultural Dialogues in Design: Western Furniture Through African, Asian, and Latin American Lenses (in progress)
Cohort Representative | Knowlton School of Architecture
Built and managed online platform, “The Interior Lifestyle”
Revit | Rhino 3D | SketchUp
Illustrator | InDesign | Photoshop
TwinMotion
Grasshopper
Native Fluency
Native Fluency
Intermediate (B1)
SLIP N’ STITCH
Professors: Ashley Bigham & Beth Blostein
Theme: Adaptive Reuse
Studio: G2, Spring 2024
Project Partners: Adriana Chesterfield, Micheal Johnson, Angela Evans
Slip & Stitch is an adaptive reuse project that revitalizes Hughes Hall by integrating new architectural elements with the existing structure. Developed as part of a studio that combined structures and systems courses, the project required a deep consideration of sustainable systems and structural analysis. Using EHDD Architects’ c.scale software, we tracked the building’s cumulative emissions over time and compared it to that of the original structure, ensuring that sustainability remained central to the design process.
The design strategy involves “slipping” new building components around the original circulation core and “stitching” them together at key intersections, creating courtyards that enhance natural light and spatial differentiation. A unifying mesh enclosure softens the transition between old and new, regulating sunlight and visually
connecting the structure. The plan configuration intentionally deviates from the rigid geometry of the original building, introducing asymmetries that strengthen its relationship to the surrounding campus. Sustainable strategies, including a Fabricoil mesh system with varying densities and a color gradient for passive environmental control, along with green roofs, contribute to improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
The structural system is reinforced with extended beams in the original framework, while new structural elements at the perimeter emphasize the slipped building additions. Accessibility is prioritized through ramps that bridge sectional differences, ensuring seamless circulation, while life safety measures include fire stairs and egress paths within code compliance.
TRANSFORMATIONAL DIAGRAM
EXISTING STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE DIAGRAM
BENDING MOMENTS GRASSHOPPER VISUALIZATION
GLASS FACADE
STEEL CONNECTOR
FABRICOIL MESH
SYSTEMS DIAGRAM
CROSS VENTILATION VIA OPERABLE WINDOWS
SHARED THERMAL ZONE
INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED THERMAL ZONE
gallery
1/16” SCALE MODEL
1/32” SCALE MODEL
DATABASE ANIMALS
Professor: Samiha Meem
Theme: Microtrend Study
Studio: G3, Fall 2024
Project Partner: Angela Evans
This studio explored microaesthetics as dynamic cultural archives-- my group focused specifically on Motomami, a term coined by Spanish pop artist Rosalía-- as a dense unit of cultural information that functions as a place, a persona, a treatment, and a feeling. Despite their appearance of hyperspecificity, microaesthetics abstract the social relations they emerge from, revealing that their core is not an object but an impulse to connect.
The first 6 weeks of the semester focused on examining the roots of the microaesthetic, pulling together different references to help paint the larger picture of the meaning behind Motomami. This led to the creation of a corecore video, one that combines clips from different sources whic are then edited
together to create a new meaning or emotion, and a pocket-size zine with a glossary, mixtape, city guide, recipes, and political manifesto that serves as a directive guide into the scene.
The remainder of the semester was dedicated to the curation a series of modular “terminals” that function as workshop spaces, cultural archives, and performance venues, each embracing ornamentation, high-contrast colors, and dynamic materials. The beauty, moto, and cultural mods offer users the chance to engage in a space where they are free to express their identity, challenge traditional norms, and participate in a community that values self-reinvention, creativity, and empowerment.
MOTOMAMI ZINE SAMPLE SPREADS
MOTOMAMI ZINE SAMPLE SPREADS
PERSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE
NORTH ELEVATION PERRSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE
MOTOMAMI
CULTURAL MODS
PERSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE
SOUTH ELEVATION ROOF PLAN
CINCINNATI REHABILITATION CENTER
Professors: Erik Herrmann & Karen Lewis
Theme: Unconventional Conventions
Studio: G2, Fall 2023
Project Partners: Olivia Jackson & Cierra Stevens
A new era of rehabilitation—where recovery is redefined. Our architectural vision challenges conventional norms, creating a primary care rehabilitation center that seamlessly integrates physical and occupational therapy within a supportive community environment.
A key innovation is our reimagined corridors. No longer just passageways, they transform into dynamic pathways connecting patient hallways to activity zones and communal spaces. By blending single and doubleloaded corridors, we foster interaction, movement, and engagement, making the journey through the building an integral part of the healing process.
Accessibility and inclusivity drive our design. Therapy areas are directly integrated into corridors, ensuring immediate access to care. Flexible curtain systems provide adaptable privacy, transitioning spaces from public to private with dignity and ease. vitality and interaction. By weaving together single and double-loaded corridors, we crafted a fluid network that seamlessly transitions from patient hallways to vibrant activity zones and communal gathering spaces.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM SITE AXONOMETRIC
1/4” SCALE MODEL
SZMANIA RESIDENCE
Living Room Design
The Design Desk at Crate&Barrel Location: Worthington, OH
This living room design embraces neutral tones, ample seating, and maximized storage for cherished mementos. To add depth, I incorporated a mix of textures, including linen, velvet, and suede.
The main seating area features a light beige linen sectional with plush neutral throw pillows. Opposite, two gray suede swivel chairs provide additional seating without overcrowding. A dark walnut coffee table contrasts the light upholstery, serving as a central gathering spot.
For storage, glass-door cabinets flank the fireplace, offering display space while maintaining an open feel. A wool rug grounds the space, and a new pendant light ties it all together. The neutral palette ensures timeless versatility for future updates.
FLOOR PLAN DOLLHOUSE VIEW
MOOD BOARD
PALMETTO BAY
Living Room Design
mr alex TATE Design
Location: Miami, FL
The Palmetto Bay living room was designed for modern elegance, blending sophistication with a light, airy ambiance.
Kelly Wearstler sconces add contemporary flair with a soft glow, while the Jonathan Adler sofa anchors the space with sleek comfort. Towering 18foot pinch-pleat curtains create drama and enhance the room’s verticality.
A dynamic collaboration with the clients shaped the evolving design, with refinements in finishes and furnishings bringing their vision to life. The transformation from initial renderings to completion reflects a carefully curated balance of style and function.
FLOOR PLAN
MOOD BOARD
Roxana Peña
pena.142@osu.edu