Valerie Flores Architecture Portfolio by Valerie Flores

VALERIE FLORES-ESPINO

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

SELECTED WORKS

I am a graduate student studying Architecture at the University of Kansas. After graduation, I will be receiving KU’s Health + Wellness certification. I enjoy learning about the complexity of healthcare, urban design, and LEED in architecture and seeking new ideas to promote a healing environment to elevate the user’s experience.

I am a highly passionate, results-oriented, creative individual. I possess leadership experience and thrive in communication. I strive to build long-lasting relationships individually and professionally.

Outside of architecture, I spend the majority of my time lifting weights, trying new foods, dipping my hands into new crafts, and collecting postcards around the world. I am a proud owner of a small business specializing in creating creative floral bouquets.

Thank you for reviewing my work!

- Valerie Flores-Espino

Hello!

VALERIE FLORES-ESPINO

Enthusiastic and dedicated graduate student eager to improve our built environment. With a passion for innovation, sustainable design, and the intersection of humanitarian work and design, especially in healthcare.

CONTACT

valerieflores.e33@gmail.com

(913) 353-0769

SKILLS Bilingual Sketchup Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam Rhino Lumion Enscape Matterport

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Leadership Communication Concept Developer

Detail-Oriented Technical Proficiency Adaptability

REFERENCES

Tina Du Mond - Senior PM + 720.794.8508

tdumond@pagethink.com

Jae Chang - Professor + 785.864.1446

jdchang@ku.edu

Niles Gore - Professor + 785.864.4102

ngore@ku.edu

Todd Achelpohl - Professor + 816.213.0587

EDUCATION

University of Kansas | Lawrence, Kansas May 2024

Master of Architecture | Graduate Research in Health & Wellness Certification 3.86 GPA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Page Southerland, Page | Denver, Colorado May - Dec 2023

Health & Wellness Intern

• Assisted project team through all phases of mid-large-scale hospitals

• Programmed a 4,860 sqft SICU Core and presented design solutions

• Created graphics and completed multiple RFPs for client presentations

• Researched building code and FGI guidelines for ongoing projects

• Self-taught Matterport to compile new floor plans and documents for client

INVOLVEMENT

VOLUNTEERING

Study Abroad

Architecture in Southern Europe Bonner Springs High School | Bonner Springs, Kansas 2019 High School Diploma - Valedictorian

| Spain

Portugal Summer 2022

and coordinated with

Architect

Project

Latin American Student Union | Member 2019 Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc | Gamma Eta Chapter 2021 Standards Officer - Uphold high standards and bring about corrections

- Maintained Chapter’s order, hold

accountable

- Introduced social bonding events to cultivate sisterhood

Committee - Assisted in designing social media flyers Multicultural Greek Council | Member 2021 National Organization of Minority Architecture Students| Member 2022

Sergent-At-Arms

members

Historian

Publicity

for Humanity + Restore | Volunteer 2018Dedicated over 50+ hours to the organization in OKC/KC Hispanic Development Fund| Volunteer 2022 Raised over 10,000 towards the campaign

a Heart| Volunteer 2023

bags for children in Denver

Habitat

Warm

Decorated

CONTENTS 4 01 Altitude-81 Witchita, KS pg. 6-33 02 Virdids Casa Lawrence, KS pg. 34-53 03 Grano Distillery Kansas City, MO pg. 54-67

CONTENTS 5 04 Claraboya Market Kansas City, MO pg. 68-81 05 Study Abroad Europe pg. 82-89

ALTITUDE-81

Partner & Firm Collabration

Bridget Gerstner & Burns and Mcdonnell

SUMMARY

The mission of the project is to design a new building to the existing Kansas Aviation Museum complex at McConnell Air Force Base located in the “Air Capitol of the World” - Wichita, Kansas. The museum will collect and exhibit the history of aviation and aircrafts local to the region. The inspiration of the Museum form embodies the form of a sound wave from a plane. Through the program the users will experience the impression of “flight” as they visit this aviation museum and encourage historical awareness of the city’s local aircraft. More than 20 aircrafts are displayed within interior and exterior exhibits for the vistor to experience.

Revit,

01 {Sketchup,

Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion}

Program Aviation Museum Location Wichita, Kansas Project Year Spring 2023

HISTORY:

Wichita McConnell AFB

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD

INSPIRATION COLLAGE 9

Bridget Gerstner

SITE ANALYSIS

The Kansas Aviation Mueusm is located Wichita, Kansas. Centered at the heart of the Aviaiton Industry with Spirt Aerospace Systems and the McConnell Airforce Base, a planes’ sound noise is evident. Due to Aerospace regulations the site has limited trees and vegetation.

SITE: AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD

IMPRESSION OF PLANE SOUND

THE JOURNEY OF ASCENDING THROUGH THE SKY

ARCHITECTURAL MIMETIC OF SOUND WAVES

Buildings form is a reflection of an aircraft’s noise level. Public exhibits are differentiated by a higher curved roof to signify the noise level emitted by the activity. Private spaces are celebrated under a lower roof. Private and public spaces are separated by the amplitude of noise.

Programming

Amplitude

CONCEPT EXPLORATION 11

01 Program

The new Aviation Museum calls for an indoor exhibit, outdoor exhibit, and other educational and welcoming spaces, the indoor exhibit being separated in order to celebrate the aircraft by themselves.

02 Split & Rotate

The entire mass is split up into building and an indoor aircraft exhibit. to match the axis of the original Kansas perpendicular axis of the McConnell

04 Subtraction

Sound waves concept is integrated into the design with a subtracting mass that results in the shape of a curved roof.

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 12

03 Push & Pull

two buildings to create a main exhibit. The buildings are then rotated Kansas Aviation Museum and the McConnell Airfield.

The concept of aircraft and flight is then implemented into the design. The entrance begins at an underground elevation, and the visitor gradually makes their way back up to ground level through a grand staircase experience to give the idea of gradual liftoff.

05 Experience

The entrance is celebrated with a consistent idea of waves. A water feature is added alongside this downward ramp in order to collect water runoff on the site.

CONCEPT 13

Fairchild UC-61K Forwarder Boeing Next Generation 737 Beech SNB-5 Twin Beech B-52 Stratofortress

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 14

Meyers OTW McDonnell Douglas F-4D-29MC Phantom II Longren Flyer Grumman US-2A Bell UH-1H-BF Iroquois Boeing Stearman P-17 Republic F-105D-30-RE Thunderchief Wichita Tractor

B-29 Superfortress Blue Angel Republic F-84-25-RE Thunderstreak Nieuport 27 WWI French Biplane Fighter Learjet Model 23 Lockheed EC-121T-LO Warning Star 1951 Mooney Mite Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe

LOCAL AIRCRAFT DISPLAYED 15

Boeing Chinook CH-47D Stratofortress US-2A Tracker F-105D-30-RE Thunderchief

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 16

Gerstner SITE PLAN 17

Bridget

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 18

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 20

Bridget Gerstner FLOOR LEVEL 1 21

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 24

Elevation - Bridget Gerstner

ELEVATION & EGRESS 25

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 26

NORTH - SOUTH SECTION 27

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 28

1. Aluminum Composite Curved Roof 2. Gluelam Beam/Joists 3. Gluelam Columns/Bracing 4. Water Collection Pipes 5. Curtain Wall 1. 2. 3. & 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. & 4. 5. Main Building Indoor Exhibit Building/Offices HVAC - Bridget Gerstner HVAC & STRUCTURE 29

AIR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD 30

Detail

Detail C

Detail A

B Detail C DETAILED WALL SECTION 31

Detail

VIRDIDS CASA 02

SUMMARY

The project is strictly driven to applying COTE 10 measures to introduce a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment for the people of Lawrence, Kansas. Complete street of Mass creates a walkable street for types of transportation modes and integrates water collection system for the city. Emphasize in water collection, energy, and eco-systems establish the future narrative for healthy living and creating spaces to promote environmental awareness. Designing visible passive systems set the resident on way-finding experience of discovery. {Sketchup,

Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion}

Program Mixed-Use Location Lawrence, Kansas Project Year Fall 2022

11TH ST 10TH ST MASSACHUSETTS NEW HAMPSHIRE VERMONT KENTUCKY RHODE ISLAND

NORTH PARK ST SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK 36 VIRDIDS CASA

WEST

01 Divide

Commercial and residential spaces are divided for privacy and spacial organization.

02 Split

Egress points and dwelling units establish a structure grid.

03 Push

Building orientation allow shared terraces and courtyard for sunlight and views.

CONCEPT

On site solar panels capture sunlight and reduce electric bills for residents. Courtyard applies natural ventilation for cooling dwellings

Dog park creates a equitable space for residents. Farmers market boosts healthy habits, terraces promote socialization..

03 08 Eco-systems Resources Green roof, terraced planters, manage storm water runoff native Local manufactured CLT carbon sequestration and 01 02 06 07 Integration Equitable Community Energy Well Being Integrate intensive green roof system, solar panels, and terraces for views/sunlight.

Complete

Mass

Create screened patios for privacy. Give residents access to a gym, dog park, lounge area, and clubhouse .

street strategy increases alkalinity along

St.

38 VIRDIDS CASA

planters, and street bioswales runoff and creates a habitat for species.

Rain water is captured at a pool, stored in a cistern and recycled. Lowers residents water bills.

Use of local brick veneer for durability, CLT construction for its low life cycle cost.

structure offers means of is sustainability harvested.

Use of natural ventilation strategy deals with climate change in the area.

Green roof/facade, terraces, native plants, visible water drainage, educate residents on conserving ecosystems and experience sustainable principles.

03 04 05 08 09 10

Discovery

Eco-systems Water Economy Resources Change

39 COTE 10 MEASURES

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 05 11 40 VIRDIDS CASA

Lobby/Reception Mail Room Offices Mechanical Room Retail Space Coffee Shop Library Farmers Market Service Parking Garage Entrance Outdoor Seating 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 41 LEVEL 1 - RETAIL

04 01 04 04 01 04 42 1-2 Floor Level 2-4 Floor Level VIRDIDS CASA

Outdoor Courtyard Seating Area Gym Terrace Mechanical Room 01 02 03 04 05 Outdoor Courtyard Seating Area Clubhouse Terrace Mechanical Room 01 02 03 04 05 43 LEVEL 2-4 - RESIDENTIAL

1 Bedroom 01 Young Professional 495 Sqft 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath 02 Empty Nester 650 Sqft 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath 44 VIRDIDS CASA

| 1 Bath 45 UNIT TYPE

Bedroom

Supply Return

VRF Box

Mechancial Room

DOAS System

46 VIRDIDS CASA

Fire-Rated Egress

Resident Circulation

Customer Circulation CLT Structure

47 HVAC & EGRESS & STRUCTURE

48 VIRDIDS CASA

49 DETAILED WALL SECTION

GRANO DISTILLERY 03

Program Craft Distillery Location Downtown Kansas City, Missouri Project Year Spring 2022

{Sketchup, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion}

SUMMARY

In the central hub of downtown KC, Grano Distillery redefines the narrative of the local distilleries. A distilled beverage has become a signature cultural and social article of Kansas City. The inspiration for the distillery sprung from the active use of wheat in the distilling process. Individual grains become the program and the users experience through the circulation created by the grains.

- A fun and whimsical distillery.

01 Site

The form of the building is driven by the characteristic of a wheat grain.

04 Private vs Public

Each module is separated to create space for public and private circulation.

02 Plot Program

Grains are plotted onto established.

05 Connection to Context

Each module is extruded surrounding views of KC light.

GRANO DISTILLERY

03 Cluster

the site and program is The program is grouped into smaller modules defined by the users needs.

06 Louvers/Skylights

to emphasize the and introduce natural

The use of skylights allows to naturally light the event space and offices. Louvers are incorporated into the program to minimize light.

57 CONCEPT

Context

58 GRANO DISTILLERY

59 FLOOR PLAN Distilling Operations Bottling Barrel Dumping and Filling Receiving and Transfer Tanks Stills and Fomenter Mash Turn Gain Grinding Enzyme and Botanical Storage Filtration Equipment Distillers lab Storage/Aging Barrel Racks/Pallets/Product Storage Grain Storage Spent Grain Tank Equipment Boiler Loading and Unloading Employee Support Offices Open Office Stations Conference Areas Staff Break Photo-copying/Printing Storage Staff Exercise Staff Lockers Service Staff Restrooms Event/Public Retail Bar Retail/Event Bar Tour Staging and Retail Display Tasting Bar Event Spaces Public Restrooms Catering Support Kitchen Event and Catering Storage Building Services Electrical Room Transformer Switch Gear Room General Storage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

60 Second Floor Level GRANO DISTILLERY

61 Basement Distilling Operations Bottling Barrel Dumping and Filling Receiving and Transfer Tanks Stills and Fomenter Mash Turn Gain Grinding Enzyme and Botanical Storage Filtration Equipment Distillers lab Storage/Aging Barrel Racks/Pallets/Product Storage Grain Storage Spent Grain Tank Equipment Boiler Loading and Unloading Employee Support Offices Open Office Stations Conference Areas Staff Break Photo-copying/Printing Storage Staff Exercise Staff Lockers Service Staff Restrooms Event/Public Retail Bar Retail/Event Bar Tour Staging and Retail Display Tasting Bar Event Spaces Public Restrooms Catering Support Kitchen Event and Catering Storage Building Services Electrical Room Transformer Switch Gear Room General Storage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 FLOOR PLAN

62 North-South Elevation GRANO DISTILLERY

63 ELEVATION

Circulation

Lightwells created from separating the modules are used to draw light for public circulation and guide the user.

North-South Section GRANO DISTILLERY

Event Space

A large skylight lights the space and the nature of the building allows the user a 360 view of downtown KC.

WALL SECTION

66 GRANO DISTILLERY

HVAC/Electrical

Egress Path

HVAC & EGRESS & STRUCTURE

CLARABOYA MARKET 04

SUMMARY

The project focuses on designing a high-tech grocery store of the future for downtown Kansas City. The site’s demographics show majority living in downtown area are millennial working in the health care field. Convenience becomes an essential aspect for the future of the grocery store as people want hyper-convenience. Claraboya Market focuses on rethinking the traditional store layout into a radial organizational layout with special emphasis on convenience and the users grocery experience.

{Sketchup, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion}

Program Grocery Store Location Downtown Kansas City, Missouri Project Year Spring 2021

Street Car Business Enter tainment Housing/Hotel Bus Stop Pedestrian Traffic Site 70 CLARABOYA MARKET

01 Extrude Program

Active east and west corner with restaurant and greenhouse to continue existing social life within 14th st. And create two entry points for convenience.

02 Remove Cut

Enforce better flow around site and direct pedestrian traffic through greenhouse. This allows to give back to the urban space.

03 Extend Floor

Add circulation around the restaurant and greenhouse for seating, views, and to overall ground the building’s form.

Restaurant Greenhouse Grocery Store Micro-fulfillment Center Green Roof 71 Wyandotte St N CONCEPT

Light Well

Introduce light into the space and act as a focal point for circulation.

72 CLARABOYA MARKET

Grab & Go Vending Machine

Create convenience for the shopper without having to step inside the grocery store.

73 GRAB & GO

1. Entry/Exit 2. Shopping Cart/Check Out 3. Greenhouse 4. Packaged Produce 5. Dry Goods 6. Dairy/Deli 7. Frozen 8. Beer & Wine 9. Floral 10. Bulk Sales 11. Grab/Go Meals 12. Meat Kitchen 13. Bakery Kitchen 14. Seafood Kitchen 15. Lightwell 16. Micro Fulfillment Center 17. Online Order Pickup 18. Offices 19. Receiving 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 74 CLARABOYA MARKET

75 FLOOR PLAN

5. Micro 6. Mechanical 7. Outdoor 8. Greenhouse 1. Green Space 2. Light Well 3. Outdoor Cafe 4. Restaurant 1 2 5 6 7 8 Wyandotte St 76 CLARABOYA MARKET

Micro Fulfillment Center Mechanical Outdoor Event Space Greenhouse 77 FLOOR PLAN

78 CLARABOYA MARKET

79 NORTH - SOUTH SECTION

80 CLARABOYA MARKET

81 EAST - WEST SECTION

STUDY ABROAD 05

SUMMARY

Over the summer, I studied abroad in the Southern Europe Program. It was an opportunity to experience the Moorish and Arabic Architecture through the evolution of these cities: Lisbon, Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Toledo, and Madrid. By traveling to these cities, analyzing the influence of culture, materiality, and climatic responsive design designate the way people adapt to their environment. Courtyards, tight urban streets, and integrated water systems shape the architectural language and narrative of living in cities like Spain and Portugal.

Sketches and photos document my time abroad.