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Vanessa Lébolo Bula | 2024

VANESSA

LÉBOLO

EMAIL: vanelebolo@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-lébolo-b811b822b

VANESSA LEBOLO ARCHITECT

(+57) 3163433205

vanelebolo@gmail.com

Colombia

U.S. CITIZEN

PROFILE Architect with a special interest in innovative and sustainable projects. I stand out for my problem-solving ability, creativity, and teamwork skills. Additionally, I have a strong background in digital tools that allow me to carry out projects efficiently.

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

Universidad del Norte

2023

Bachelor of Architecture 2019-2023

Researched and developed technical products for an investigative project conducted by ETH Zürich and the Universidad del Norte in the Barrio Abajo neighborhood of Barranquilla, Colombia.

Workshop

The future of creative cities Universidad del Rosario Leibniz Universität Hannover 2022

British International School

2022

International Baccalaureate 2022-2023

Autocad

Sketchup

Photoshop

Illustrator

Indesign

Twinmotion

Vray

Lumion

Formit

Enscape

Office

LANGUAGES Spanish English

WORK TEAM CORP

JUNIOR ARCHITECT

Creation of projects, architectural design, handling of analog and digital tools. 3D modeling and drafting in Revit

SOFTWARES Revit

CADASTRAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Development of operational activities for the update process of the Cadastral Management Administration of the Mayor's Office in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Highschool 2013 - 2019

IB Holder 2017-2019

RESEARCH PROJECT

UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE - ETH ZÜRICH

2022

ACADEMIC MONITOR

UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE

Supporting second-year students in the design and conceptualization of high-rise housing projects. Guiding the learning of habitat concepts.

SKILLS

Knowledge of design softwares Problem-solving Teamwork Effective communication

REFERENCES

CARLOS BUENO RIVERO Architect Tel. +57 5 3509509 Ext. 3770 carlosbueno@uninorte.edu.co

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S Y M B I O TO W E R + D I M E N S I O N S Residential- Mixed-use 2021

R E S TO R AT I O N L A N A P O L I TA N A Innovation and commerce center 2021

RIOGENERANDO

Urban Project - Public Space 2022

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NEW LIFE

Waste-to-energy power plant 2022

BARRIO ABA JO-ETH ZÜRICH Urban research project 2023

PA R K - I N N

Thesis project 2023

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Sy m b i o To w e r Residential- Mixed-use | 2021 Symbio Tower is a mixed-use architectural project designed to adapt to the future needs of society. The project was developed through an analysis of the site and its inhabitants, from which the central concept of ‘symbiotic relationships’ emerged.

This concept drives the project’s design, seeking to harmoniously integrate nature and technology, blurring the boundaries between public and private, interior and exterior, and nature and artificial elements. This integration creates a livable environment that evolves with time and the needs of its inhabitants.

Inspired by biology, the project represents a new paradigm in architecture, conceived to be built and inhabited over the next 100 years. This unique approach results in a dynamic and adaptable space, demonstrating how architecture can draw inspiration from nature to create sustainable and flexible living environments.

Symbio Tower is based on an innovative bubble experiment, which served as a catalyst for the design and structure of the housing units.

This experiment not only influenced the project’s aesthetics but also its functionality.

Just like bubbles that join and merge, the housing units of Symbio Tower are designed to integrate and blur their boundaries, eliminating the physical divisions between them. This unique approach results in a fluid and adaptable living space that transforms and evolves over time, much like nature itself. It is an innovative example of

how architecture can draw inspiration from nature to create sustainable and flexible living environments.

Additionally, drawing inspiration from the concept of blurring the boundaries between public and private, the ‘Chicago Bean,’ an iconic sculpture known as a meeting point, was a reference for the project. This idea is reflected in the lower levels of the project, conceived as spaces for interaction and convergence for residents and visitors

Sy m b i o To w e r + Dimensions concept Representation techniques | 2021

With the aim of improving my skills in graphic techniques and representation, I selected the Symbio Tower project as the basis for a new concept. I used base images of the project, such as plans, sections, facades, and perspectives, and from there, I developed a new concept called “Dimensional Parallelism.”

This concept explores the idea of the existence of parallel universes or dimensions that form a multiverse, showing relatively independent realities coexisting. During this process, I made several sketches with ideas to represent the concept in the best possible way. The sketches allowed me to visualize different ways of expressing Dimensional Parallelism. Through a brainstorming process, I refined these ideas and selected the ones that best communicated the concept.

Finally, with clear ideas and the sketches as a guide, I began working on the final representations. I used graphic representation techniques to create images that clearly conveyed the concept of Dimensional Parallelism.

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Re s t o r a t i o n La Napolitana

Innovation and commerce center | 2021 In collaboration with: Daniela Manjarres The historic center of Barranquilla, declared a cultural heritage site, faces various issues such as the invasion of public space, pollution, and neglect in the care of culturally significant buildings. With the aim of studying how to improve the center, the restoration project of “La Napolitana,” one of these culturally significant buildings, emerged.

“La Napolitana” is a building in the republican architectural style, built over 100 years ago. It stands out for its facade and for being one of the first buildings in the city to have an elevator machine, which was a novelty at the time. To carry out this project, we worked with the concept of “The Future of the Past,” which involves studying the past to propose new spaces and technologies that promote the diffusion of culture.

The Resolution 0746 of 2005, which establishes guidelines for the protection of Barranquilla’s historic center, was taken into account. An analysis of the regulations and pathology records was carried out to identify current problems, from which improvement proposals and new spaces emerged. This academic project seeks to promote the appreciation of the historic center.

Vanessa Lébolo October 21, 2021

Before & After

Arts

Before & After

Technology

It was proposed to convert the building into an Innovation and Commerce Center, inspired by its history of innovation in its time. Under the concept of “The Future of the Past,” the aim was to rescue its historical value and project it into the future.

The current study of the building revealed traditional architectural characteristics altered, leading to a proposal for typological remodeling.

The proposal included changes in the distribution of spaces to adapt them

to new uses, such as commerce, exhibition, workshops, laboratories, and coworking areas.

The works to be carried out include maintenance on floors, opening up of openings in facades, reconstruction of overhangs, and preservation of ornaments. The aim was to clearly show the before and after of the interventions, both inside and outside the building, highlighting the improvements made.

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Riogenerando Urban Project - Public Space | 2022 In Collaboration with: Daniela Manjarrés, María Paula Prieto In the city of Barranquilla, the Malecón del Río, a riverside promenade, has been a significant meeting point along the Magdalena River, reconnecting the city with the river. Since its inauguration, the Malecón has welcomed millions of visitors, offering spaces for activities such as sports, family outings, birdwatching, cultural events, and river contemplation.

However, the development near the Malecón has raised concerns about its impact on traditional neighborhoods like Siape, located nearby. Between the Malecón and Siape, a contaminated canal acts as a barrier and has caused health issues for residents, highlighting a marked marginalization.

To address these challenges, the creation of an urban park is proposed, serving as a link between the culture of Siape and the new developments of the city, located over the canal to prevent its contamination and improve urban connection. The concept of “knitting meaningful connections” is inspired by local fishermen, aiming to tie together the history and traditions of Siape with the new constructions of the city.

The journey begins with a pedestrian route and a cycle path that connects the sidewalk with the project. Next, an avenue is proposed, which culminates in Plaza La Atarraya.

The Plaza features a sculpture of a fisherman casting a net, honoring the local culture.

The project includes parks and recreational spaces for all ages, playgrounds, water play areas, and rest zones. It also includes a light park and a space for outdoor cinema,

which would contribute to improving safety.

Throughout the project, small businesses are included to promote job creation. Finally, a restaurant is included for the women of Siape with culinary tradition, as well as a dock designed to dignify the work of local fishermen and boost tourism in the area.

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04 New Life Waste-to-energy power plant | 2022 After a study of the riverside in the city of Barranquilla, an area with potential for urban expansion has been identified, which would help mitigate the disconnect between the city and the river and allow for the release of densely populated blocks in nearby neighborhoods.

However, urban expansion today poses challenges in terms of waste generation in a saturated world.

The question arises of how to carry out this expansion in a non-polluting manner. A direct solution would be the implementation of a waste valorization plant. This plant would be located on a lot within the expansion zone, which currently has industrial use and features warehouses and a chemical plant. The existing structure will be recycled for the project.

Energy production has always represented a division from its environment. Therefore, a new approach is proposed with architecture that integrates. The project not only includes the production area but also features a park, visitor area, commercial space, and educational area. A route has been designed so that the production process can be understood, making energy production an educational process for the community.

A study was conducted that included the analysis of several power plants, such as Spittelau, Copenhill, and Bolzano, among others. The amount of waste received and the energy generated by these plants were calculated to estimate how many households could be supplied with energy.

The process of all energy valorization plants was studied to design the plant efficiently. The size of the machines was scaled using the plans and sections of the Copenhill power plant and its processing capacity, comparing it with the NEW LIFE plant.

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Barrio Abajo ETH Zürich Interdisciplinary Research Project | 2023 Architecture team: Vanessa Lébolo, María Prieto, Juan Rada, Claudia Palacio, Isabella Torres, Mariana Fonseca.

Barrio Abajo, located in the heart of Barranquilla, is home to an invaluable intangible heritage. This neighborhood has witnessed entire generations that have contributed to its identity. Over the years, Barrio Abajo has kept its cultural roots and historical legacy alive, becoming a place where various customs and artistic expressions converge.

To fully understand Barrio Abajo and propose solutions for its future, an interdisciplinary project was initiated in collaboration with ETH Zurich and the Universidad del Norte. The goal is to study the neighborhood, preserving its essence while exploring possibilities for transformation.

The project involved deep research, with the participation of various disciplines such as hydraulic engineers, biologists, engineers, and architects, of which I was a part. Each discipline contributed its findings, which served as the basis for analysis using GIS platforms. This analysis, based on the results of each discipline, will guide the proposal of meaningful interventions to improve the neighborhood without compromising its cultural value.

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Data collection

The work involved conducting multiple visits to Barrio Abajo, with each team member assigned specific tasks.

The neighborhood was divided into 17 sectors, and regular field trips were conducted to gather urban and architectural information, focusing on infrastructure, mobility, building conditions, actual land use, and road sections, among other aspects.

During these visits, there was an

effort to engage with the residents to better understand the neighborhood’s dynamics, ensuring that future proposals reflect their perspectives and respond to their daily lives and culture.

GIS integration across disciplines

Road sections

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Park-Inn Thesis Project | 2023 Highest grade achieved In Barranquilla, population growth has driven the construction of social housing projects in the northern part of the city. These projects, led by major developers, share common features such as gated communities and strictly residential land use, leading to negative consequences by restricting interaction with the community and limiting flexibility in architectural design.

This approach contradicts the original purpose of social housing, which should promote inclusion and social benefit.

The lack of adaptability in housing units, due to rigid load-bearing walls, highlights the urgent need for a more inclusive architectural approach and urban design that fosters connection with the community.

The project is a response to an analysis of recent urban developments in northern Barranquilla. It focuses on an inclusive approach, with openness to the community, integration with the city, and housing units grounded in flexibility as a key principle.

Longitudinal Section

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Urban Proposal

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Vanessa Lébolo Bula | 2024