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J E S U S A V A L D E Z
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CONTENTS
Professional
Résumé
Academic 2
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Fall 2012 | Wilfried Wang | 8 weeks
This studio investigated pre-industrial methods of con-struction in Cordoba, Argentina, a city located at an identical and opposite latitude as Austin, TX. The focus was on revaluating the possibilites and limitations of low-tech brick construction, a representative of an essential, broadly distributed, building material. The design chal-MFOHF� JOWPMWFE� UIF�EFWFMPQNFOU�PG�HFOFSJD�BOE�nFYJCMF�unit, building, and block typologies to intervene in a cur-rently neglected part of Cordoba. Inspired by the additive nature of bricks our team approach focused on modu-MBS� UZQPMPHJFT�BU�FWFSZ�TDBMF�� �"U� UIF�VOJU�TDBMF �nFYJCMF�nPPSQMBUFT�BMMPX� GPS� WBSJBUJPO�BNPOHTU�B� SJHJE�TUSVDUVSBM�system. At the block scale, these units aggregate to cre-ate varied buildings which together form block typolo-gies that reinvigorate and connect the area to the rest of the city. In our scheme, two block typogolies developed which created different types of communal spaces with distinct purposes of program, movement, and activity.| collaboration with Jerry Suarez and Juan Verdeguer |
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intervention area
historic center
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4 east-west avenue transects
intervention area
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north-south blocknorth-south avenue transects
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JJJ1:150EAST-WEST BLOCK AXONOMETRIC & SECTION
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east-west block
green spaces
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J E R R Y S U A R E ZJ E S U S V A L D E ZJUAN VERDEGUER
JJJ1:150NORTH-SOUTH BLOCK AXONOMETRIC & SECTIONnorth-south section
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5meter unit 5meter double-height unit 8meter + 5meter unit
corner unit
sectional variations
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north-south pedestrian avenue
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J E R R Y S U A R E ZJ E S U S V A L D E ZJUAN VERDEGUER
JJJEAST-WEST AVENUE TRANSECTS & PERSPECTIVE
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east-west park avenue
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commercial interior residential interior
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October 2010 | Ulrich Dangel | 8 weeks
This precedent study focused the facade of
Aoki Jun’s White Chapel in Osaka Japan, which
challenges the traditional characteristics of a
building envelope. An in-depth look was taken
into the technical aspects of the construction
and presented through high-quality drawings
showing assembly, materials, and drawing stan-
dards. The study culminated with the construc-
tion of a 1/2” scaled section model.
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support module
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detail section section model
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January 2011 | Ulrich Dangel | 14 weeks
Austin, TX is considered a city inside of a park.
Its urban inhabitants value the proximity to mu-
litiple nature trails, parks, and to central Town
Lake. Situated along an important edge be-
tween the built and natural environment, my
design for a competition and leisure swim cen-
ter aimed to address and merge both of these
realms. A severely sloped and narrow site
prompted me to develop a concept of a fold-
ing plane which accomodates both conditioned
(city) and open air (park) activites. The under-
side of the plane which meets the street is an
extension of adjacent downtown and houses a
conditioned competition pool. On the park side,
the plane melds into a grand plaza and outdoor
pool allowing for an open communal space that
can be shared by the city.
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MechanicalChemical Storage
LifeguardOffice Sauna
SteamRoom
Storage
StaffRoom
MensLocker room
WomensLocker room
Mechanical
Café Kitchen
Restroom
Restroom
+4.0ft FFL
Seating
Concessions
Seating
+6.0ft FFL
Fitness Center
Men’s Restroom Women’s Restroom Office Office Office Mech.
+6.0ft FFL
+0.0ft FFL
+0.0ft FFL
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b-b
c-c
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HVAC diagrams
MechanicalChemical Storage
LifeguardOffice Sauna
SteamRoom
Storage
StaffRoom
MensLocker room
Womens
Mechanical
Café Kitchen
MechanicalRoom(below)
MechanicalRoom(below) 755 CFM
round 23”dia504 CFMround 21”dia
253 CFMround 18”dia330 CFM
round 9”dia660 CFMround 12”dia
990 CFMround 14”dia
MechanicalRoom(below)
MechanicalRoom(below)
MechanicalChemical Storage
LifeguardOffice Sauna
SteamRoom
Storage
StaffRoom
MensLocker room
WomensLocker room
Mechanical
Café Kitchen
Restroom
Restroom
+4.0ft FFL
Mech.MechanicalRoom(below)
MechanicalRoom(below)
505 CFMround 14”dia
1010 CFMround 16”dia
1515 CFMround 18”dia
2020 CFMround 19”dia
2525 CFMround 20”dia
3030 CFMround 22”dia
173 CFMround 8”dia
865 CFMround 14”dia
692 CFMround 13”dia
519 CFMround 12”dia
346 CFMround 10”dia
444 CFMround 12”dia
888 CFMround 14”dia
1332 CFMround 16”dia
1776 CFMround 18”dia
2220 CFMround 19”dia
2664 CFMround 20”dia
444 CFMround 12”dia
888 CFMround 14”dia
1332 CFMround 16”dia
1776 CFMround 18”dia
2220 CFMround 19”dia
2664 CFMround 20”dia
444 CFMround 12”dia
888 CFMround 14”dia
1332 CFMround 16”dia
1776 CFMround 18”dia
2220 CFMround 19”dia
2370 CFMround 20”dia
2520 CFMround 20”dia
2670 CFMround 20”dia
return air(below seating)
return air(below seating)
505 CFMround 14”dia
1010 CFMround 16”dia
1515 CFMround 18”dia
2020 CFMround 19”dia
2525 CFMround 20”dia
3030 CFMround 22”dia
Entrance lobby
Loading/storage
Seating
Fitness area
Restrooms
Lobby
Locker rooms
Competition Pool
Restaurant
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section b-b
south elevation
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1 steel panel in frame steel supports vapor retarder rigid insulation corugted steel steel panel tube steel truss
2 prefabricated insulated metal panel with vapor retarder mounting clip horizontal steel tube vertical primary tube steel
3 wood flooring concrete slab corrugated steel open-web steel joist suspended ceiling panels
4 gypsum board light gage steel construction between tube steel supporting columns
section c-c
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September 2009 | Robert Gay | 2 weeks
In this hybrid investigation of a built prec-edent, I analyzed the most elemental de-sign concepts behind Mathias Klotz’ Ponce House in Argentina and conveyed them through the construction of an informative section model.
south elevation primary geometries elemental parti
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In an exploration of sustainable re-use and pres-ervation, I was faced with the task of converting a mid-century modern utility plant at St. Ewards University in Austin into a lively student center. My concept for the adaptation and new addition focused on preserving the original desgin intent behind the trabeated structure and mimicking it in a respectful and rational way. Externally, my design maintained much of the existing structure and shell and took advantage of the dramatic el-evation change that occurs between the front and rear of the site. The resulting design maintains and unassuming front towards the university and an open public face towards an existing water-shed pond at the rear of the site. On the interior, a series of descending platforms create a simul-taneous feeling of growing openess in a series of intimate spaces.
Fall 2011 | William Stern & David Bucek | 14 weeks
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north elevation
south elevation
section a-a
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front elevation
rear elevation
section b-b section c-csection b-b
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Top plan
Top demolition plan
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Lower plan
Lower demolition plan
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Fall 2009 | Marla Smith | 12 weeks
As an introduction to digital means of knowledge creation, this semester- long project explored the division and work-nPX�GSPN�EJHJUBM�NPEFMJOH�UP�BOBMPH�DPO-struction. The design process involved the use of programs such as autocad, rhinoceros, revit, and adobe illustrator. The use of production documents and of laser cutting resulted in an original cube model. Working in an opposite direction, the addition of materials to the cube were investigated and rendered digitally after being modeled physically.
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May 2010 | Elizabeth Alford | 8 weeks
The design sequence of an urban studio
culminated with the aggregation of a typi-
cal apartment unit to create a building.
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namic tessellation that created staggering buildings. This staggering presented op-
portunites for equal views to every unit, and
provided a self-shading facade in which an
apartment unit is shaded by the unit above it. Ultimately, other aspects such as circula-
tion and site placement respond to this tes-
ellation which helps to create a hierarchy of spaces for different social and communal
activities.
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circulation
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Frederiksberg, DK | Collaboration with Cubo Architects | 4 weeks
When I began my internship, this project for
a redevelopment of the Danish Deaconess Foundation was in its second phase. It was
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Scheme 4
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Scheme 3
Scheme 1
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Copenhagen, DK | Pre-competition proposal | 6 weeks
In an attempt to promote recycling in the district of Valby, leaders from the community were inter-ested in creating a competition to convert an empty plaza into a community recyling center. They enlisted the help of JaJa and asked us to develop a series of typologies that could be presented to QVCMJD�PGmDJBMT�JO�PSEFS�UP�HBJO�JOUFSFTU�JO�UIF�QSPKFDU��8F�EFWFMPQFE�UISFF�EJTUJODU�TPMVUJPOT�UIBU�QSP-moted recycling by integrating the functions into active communal spaces. I personally developed the ‘ampitheater’ solution and helped with the ‘pavillion’ solution. The development process included SFTFBSDI �QMBO�ESBXJOH �NPEFM�NBLJOH �BOE��%�NPEFMJOH���%VSJOH�mOBM�QSPEVDUJPO �*�EFWFMPQFE�UIF�concept diagrams for all three schemes, as well as the large axonometric for each scheme. I also EJE�UIF�TJUF�QIPUPHSBQIZ�BOE�QSFQBSFE�UIF�mOBM�QJDUVSFT�GPS�UIF�SFOEFSJOHT���"GUFS�UIF�QSPKFDU�XBT�presented, I made revisions to the axonometrics and renderings.
PUBLIC AMPHITHEATREThe amphitheatre ring is highly visible and
easily accessed. The reycling facilities create a neighborhood icon and a space for special events, local gatherings, and everyday life.
RECYCLED LANDSCAPE An urban landscape drapes over the waste facilities, creating a park-like space for play and stay for the neighborhood. The surface
is shaped by the various height and size requirements of the different elements.
The outdoor space shaped by the pavillions frames an active urban area. The recycling
center becomes a sculputre garden with paths that wind through the square. The central pavil-MJPO�JT�B�nFYJCMF�HMBTT�DPNNVOJUZ�SPPN �VTFE�BT�an information spot and rentable for neighbor-
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SCULPTURE GARDEN
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Small Containers Large Containers Signage and Information Rainwater collectors and Planters
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MULTI FUNCTIONAL SURFACEAMPITHEATRE SEPARATE PAVILLIONS46
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Small Containers Large Containers Signage and Information Ampitheater Seating
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Stockholm, SE | Collaboration with AI Architects | 5 weeks
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Form studies
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Facade studies
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Denmark | Collaboration with AI Architects and Vision + Consultants | 5 weeks
.Z�MBTU�GVMM�QSPKFDU�BU�+B+B�XBT�GPS�UIF�EFTJHO�of a sports hall type that could be easily and cheaply built in municipipalities throughout Denmark. Challenges included creating an environmentally responsive low-tech struc-ture that protected users from heat gain, wind, and condensation, all within a modest budget of 5 million kroner (800k USD). Dur-ing development I researched and tested standard long span structures, and worked closely with our structural engineer to deter-mine rough sizing dimensions. I also test-ed and modeled options for the secondary structure and cladding, as well as detailed the perimeter gate frames and rollers. For mOBM� TVCNJTTJPO � *� CVJMU� UIF� EJHJUBM� NPEFM�GPS� SFOEFSJOHT � DSFBUFE� UIF� PVQVU� mMFT� GPS�diagrams, and built and photographed the physical model.
Enclosed Fields Fields + Landscape
Polycarbonate Cladding Perimeter Gates
Sports Fields
Frame Construction
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Perimeter gate detail Cladding detail
Form iterations
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Product development | 5 weeks
Initially proposed as an idea for the recycling plaza, an auxetic contraption was re-imag-ined as a lamp whose dynamic movement could be used as a means of actively control-ling light. The task of developing this idea into something that could potentially be mar-keted became an independent project that I would work on during my down time at the of-mDF���*�NFUIPEJDBMMZ�UFTUFE�NBOZ�WBSJBCMFT�PG�the lamp including the materials, light source, lamp type (hanging, table, or wall-mounted), and dimensions. I researched and devel-oped a joint system that could be subtle and sleek and created numerous working pro-toypes. These included one with a working light function in which internal magnets con-trolled the electical circuit.
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Hinge 4
Hinge 3
Hinge 2
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Prototype with wireframe construction
Prototype with working light function
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Activities| UT AIAS member| UTSOA Mentorship Program mentor| Terry Scholar Student Association member
2012-20132010-20132008-2013
may 2013major
additional courseworkcumulative gpa
| University of Texas at Austin| Bachelor of Architecture| .D$PNCT�#VTJOFTT�'PVOEBUJPOT�$FSUJmDBUF| 3.6
Education
| Intelligent Building Skins -exploration of the functional, assembly, and detailing criteria that are considered when developing concepts for the building envelope -synthesized knowledge through the redesign of a fully glazed high rise to address contemporary requirements of improved comfort and energy consumption -delivery involved climate analysis, systems integration, and material and construction detailing.
| Adaptive Reuse Studio -adapted a mid-century modern utilitarian building for use as a student center���FNQIBTJT�PO�FWBMVBUJOH�DIBSBDUFS�EFmOJOH�GFBUVSFT�BOE�NJUJHBUJOH�UIF� attachment of new construction to existing historical architecture -produced as-built drawings for the building including measuring and drafting existing spaces
| Community and Regional Planning -exploration of concepts, topics, and debates in contemporary planning practice -introduced to tools and techniques needed to engage citiezens in public planning and design processes -policy paper | made recommendations to City Council on transportation issues, focusing on social solutions rather than infrastructural ones
| Legal Environment of Business -business law course focused on laws that commonly impact companies and organizations -business ethics component required analysis of divisive scenarios in weekly journal
Relevant CourseworkSpring 2013
Fall 2011
Spring 2013
Fall 2011
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| Jaja Architects design assistant -assited in schematic design phases for commissions and competitions -produced presentation physical models and photographs -produced presentation diagrams and renderings -built shematic physical and digital models for presentation of design concepts to project team -assisted in development of marketing and website material -provided preliminary research of materials, processes, and program -developed dynamic lamp design and built several working prototypes
| Carrabba’s Italian Grill server and trainer -waited on patrons, prepared shift assignments, and assured quality control -trained new teams members in all areas of the service sequence
| Cypress Fairbanks ISD student tutor -worked closely with at-risk students to reinforce essential knowledge and skills -developed weekly lesson plans and activities while maintaining a limited program budget
Experiencejan 2012- july 2012
Copenhagen, Denmark
mar 2007- aug 2009Houston, Texas
sept 2006- may 2008Houston, Texas
Honors | Terry foundation scholarship recipient mWF�ZFBS�TDIPMBSTIJQ�BXBSEFE�CBTFE�PO�BDBEFNJD�NFSJU| National Hispanic scholar four-year scholarship awarded based on academic merit| University Honors distinction granted to students with high semester grades
august 2008
april 2008
fall 2009spring 2010
fall 2010spring 2011
fall 2013
Skills]�QSPmDJFOU�] autocad rhinoceros sketchup photoshop illustrator indesign word excel vray model making technical drafting spanish language | familiar | revit 3ds max grasshopper gis french language