Roxana Peña | 2025 Portfolio

Selected Works

PORTFOLIO

Roxana Peña

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

Source Book Graduate Associate | Knowlton School of Architecture

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Albrecht Graduate Research Associate | Knowlton School of Architecture

Summer 2023

Designer | Crate&Barrel

June 2020 - May 2022

Studio Design Assistant | mr alex TATE

EDUCATION Aug 2022 - May 2025

Master of Architecture | The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture

Aug 2017 - April 2021

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies | Florida International University

PROJECTS AND EXTRACURRICULARS Fall 2024

Studio Project physical models selected for Banvard Gallery Spring 2025 Student Exhibit

Fall 2023 - Current

Research Article: Cultural Dialogues in Design: Western Furniture Through African, Asian, and Latin American Lenses (in progress)

Fall 2022 - Spring 2024

Cohort Representative | Knowlton School of Architecture

Feb 2019 - July 2021

Built and managed online platform, “The Interior Lifestyle”

SOFTWARE CAD / BIM

Revit | Rhino 3D | SketchUp

Adobe CC

Illustrator | InDesign | Photoshop

Rendering

TwinMotion

Parametric Modeling

Grasshopper

LANGUAGES English

Native Fluency

Spanish

Native Fluency

French

Intermediate (B1)

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CONTENTS ACADEMIC

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Slip N’ Stitch Spring 2024

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Database Animals Fall 2024

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Cincinatti Rehabilitation Center Fall 2023

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PROFESSIONAL

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Szmania Residence Living Room Design

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Palmetto Bay Living Room Design

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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

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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.

Pena 7 1/4” SCALE MODEL

TRANSFORMATIONAL DIAGRAM

EXISTING STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

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NEW STRUCTURE

BENDING MOMENTS GRASSHOPPER VISUALIZATION

STEEL CONNECTOR CONCRETE

FABRICOIL MESH

RIGID INSULATION BRICK VENEER CONCRETE

DRAINAGE CAVITY AIR BARRIER 6" CMU FURRING RIGID INSULATION GYPSUM BOARD WALL FINISH

GLASS FACADE

Added Insulation to Existing WallOLD VERSUS NEW WALL SECTION DETAIL

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Sheet A5, Wall Sections Scale: 1/4” = 1’-0” 1’

5’

10’

New

Arch 7410 Graduate Studio, Spring 2024 25’

50’

CROSS VENTILATION VIA OPERABLE WINDOWS SHARED THERMAL ZONE INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED THERMAL ZONE

SYSTEMS DIAGRAM

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gallery

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HUGH GROU

ROOF PLAN

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1/16” SCALE MODEL

1/32” SCALE MODEL

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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

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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.

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MOTOMAMI ZINE SAMPLE SPREADS

MOTOMAMI ZINE SAMPLE SPREADS

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PERSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE

OBLIQUE 1/4” = 1’-0”

BEAUTY

MOTOMAMI

ROOF PLAN

MOTOMAMI

BEAUTY MODS

NORTH ELEVATION

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PLAN 1/8” = 1’-0”

BEAUTY MOD

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PERRSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE

NORTH ELEVATION

NORTH E 1/8” = 1’-

CULTURAL MODS

MOTOMAMI

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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CULTURAL MODS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION 1/8” = 1’-0”

CULTURAL MOD

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PERSPECTIVAL OBLIQUE

MOTOMAMI

MOTO MODS

OBLIQUE 1/4” = 1’-0”

SOUTH ELEVATION

MOTOMAMI

MOTO MODS

SECTION 1/8” = 1’-0”

ROOF PLAN

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MOTO MODS

PLAN 1/8” = 1’-0”

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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.

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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.

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PATIENT ROOMS

PRIVATE

AQUATIC CENTER

RECREATIONAL FACILITY

PHARMACY

PUBLIC

OFFICES EXAMINATION ROOMS CAFETERIA AND LOUNGE

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

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PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM

SITE AXONOMETRIC

SITE PLAN

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E UNIVERSITY AVE

SHORT VINE ST

JEFFERSON AVE

1'-0"=1/64" 0' 10'

50'

100'

SHORT VINE ST

JEFFERSON AVE

GROUND PLAN

E UNIVERSITY AVE

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1 -0 =3/32

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1/4” SCALE MODEL33

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.

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FLOOR PLAN

DOLLHOUSE VIEW

ADDITIONAL RENDERING

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MOOD BOARD

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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.

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FLOOR PLAN

MOOD BOARD

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PROGRESS SHOTS

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THANK YOU

Roxana Peña pena.142@osu.edu Knowlton School of Architecture