undergrad architecture portfolio

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Salmona Culture CenterI 6-13I

Developable Housing I 14-19I

Tubular Solution - MicroarchitectureI 20-27I

Luna Park I 28-53I

Up the river, up the mountain I 54-61I

School of Fine ArtsI 64-69I

Apt 92-10I 70-75I

Pink ApartmentI 76-81I

House Z09I 82-93I

Alhash HouseI 94-101I

academia

professional

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Sketches and RenderingsI 104-117I

Curriculum Vitae I 116-119I

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I Universidad de Los andes I Proyecto 3 I 2008 I I Rodrigo Arias I Simon Hampton I Felipe Serna I

Salmona Culture Center

A series of urban developments initiated a movement to modern-ize the city in the 1950’s. The 26th became the connection be-tween the airport and downtown Bogota. Modern buildings that housed offices, hotels, and commerce would consume the center. This would be the first impression visitors would have of the capital, a city moving forward into modern times.

In the 80’s, following a rise of new sectors and an increase in criminal activity, the center began a steady decline. However, two recently commissioned urban projects promise to boost a resurgence of the area. A massive central station of Transmilenio, Bogota’s mass transportation system, will be constructed in the heart of the sector. The Bicentenario Park will reconnect the city center with the Independencia Park as it was before.

The aspiration of this project was to generate an urban in-tegration of four disconnected cultural buildings, the Modern Art Museum, The Planetarium, A Bullfighting Stadium, and The National Museum. A series of pedestrian corridors would connect the buildings. These corridors would become plazas and meeting points every time they intersected each other. This would give way to civilian expression and interaction.

A Social Center would be devised to complement the existing uses and consolidate a functional integration of various aspects of urban life. The center would house a library, a theater, and a sports and educational facility. The reconnection of these build-ings and our new project would create an overlapping urban activity center.

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HousingIndustry

Offices Parks

Transmilenio

Summary

The large number of educational institutions do not have enough facilities to ful-fill their athletic, educational, and cultural needs.

Site Analysis

Transmilenio transportation system coverage

Vehicular/Pedestrian nodes

Building Typologies

Vivienda pareada

Edificios no paramentados

Casa en hilera

Torres

Tipologias con patio

Tipologias con jardín

Plazas

Zonas Verdes 9

Level - 1 Theatre

Level 7 Restaurant

Detailed sectionStructure plan

Level 6

Plans and sections

Level 0 Level 1

Level 5: Terrace

Cross section

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Physical model: structure

Physical model: site

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02 Developable Housing

Due to lack of resources and planning, the construction of hous-es in Colombia has become very informal. Families often build a first floor to house their basic needs. In time, as the family grows, additional floors would be appended to accommodate their needs. Houses become living organisms that evelove in time. People build these homes with their own hands and with whichever materials they can manage to obtain. Poor planning and limited technical knowledge have created a dense urban texture of unsafe homes.

I wished to tackle this situation by designing an economical and safe system of “do it yourself” houses. Families would design and construct their houses depending on their specific needs and ambitions. In time, houses could grow or shrink depending on what their users determined.

The idea would be to design a module that would serve as the starting point for each house. It would contain the basic needs of a common home. Each module would differ depending on its location. (Between two buildings, in a corner lot, or on a slanted terrain).z This initial module would serve as the nucleus of the house onto which other modules would be added to create a house. The system would guarantee user’s limitless possibilities to create their dwellings.

I Universidad de Los andes I Proyecto verticaL tecnica I 2009 II Rodrigo Arias I Miguel Escallon I

InBetween buildings

Slanted terrain

"Houses become living organisms that evolve in time"

Corner lot

"Houses become living organisms that evolve in time"

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Paso 1:Se debe cabar un heueco inicial de 25cm de profundidad asegu-randose que el fondo quede lo más plano posible.

Paso 2:Colocar el módulo de cimenta-ción dentro del hueco.

Sobre la cimentación:El sistema de cimentación está diseñado para ser fácil de instalar en el sitio solo es necesario tener a la mano un nivel de obra pues es importante que quede perfectamente niveladas las zapatas. La instalación se hace mediante conecto-res al igual que el resto de los componentes de la casa. La distancia entre zapatas no debe ser mayor un radio de 3 metros.

Ud ha adquirido una unidad de vivienda básica, ahora puede adicionarle y restarle tantos componentes como desee. Cada componen-te está modulado por paneles, de manera que es muy fácilo desmontarlos para adicionar nuevos componentes adquiridos del Catalo-go de Componentes. Los paneles aca dibujados son esquemáticos y muestran tan solo el funcionamiento general. En el CATALOGO DE PEDIDO encontrará paneles con puertas, ventanas y demás especi�ciaciones.

Paso 3:Importante! Nivelar la cimenta-ción con un nivel de obra.

Paso 4:Se vierte el concreto por la abertura que quedó.

CIMENTACION:

Nota:

Unión de modulos:

Bienvenido! Usted acaba de adquirir un novedoso sistema de vivienda modular que se caracteriza por su fácil ensamble y �exibilidad espacial. Este sistema de vivienda le permite a ud adquirir un módulo inicial de vivienda al cual puede sumarle o restarle componentes de acuerdo a sus necesidades teniendo en cuenta el crecimiento de su familia para que ud y sus hijos siempre tengan un techo donde vivir.

Es MUY FACIL. Salvo para el proceso de cimentación ud NO necesi-tará ninguna herramienta. Sólo se necesitará el nivel de obra inclui-do con este catálogo.

EN ESTE MANUAL....1. Se familiarizará con las piezas de construcción del sistema.2. Aprenderá cómo funciona el sistema de ensamble entre piezas. 3. Aprenderá donde van las piezas dentro del sistema de construcción. 4. Encontrará una expli-cación sensilla del sistema de cimentación para que lo instale ud mismo.

MANUAL DE MONTAJE:

PIEZAS DE UNIÓN

PANELES PREFECRICADOS

SISTEMA DE ENSABLE UNICO

ENSAMBLE DE PIEZAS

Ensamble de paneles:Los paneles se unen mediante el uso de piezas A2, las cuales encajan en sus costados. Es necesa-rio ejercer presión hasta oir un “click” pues así se asegura que queden herméticos y se evitan posibles �ltraciones de humedad.

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A1

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A2

PANEL DE TECHO PANEL DE PARED PANEL DE PISO

PIEZA DE UNIÓN B1 PIEZA DE UNIÓN B2 ZAPATA DE CIMENTACION

Instalaciones:Cada panel y pieza de unión viene perforada por dos canales de PVC de 3”. Estos pases coinciden exactamente entre los diferentes paneles de manera que por estos tubos pueden pasar las instalaciones elécticas y sanitarias.

Nota: Todos los paneles viene perforados por defecto.

Sistema de acabados:La instalación de los acaba-dos internos es simple y tampoo requiere de herra-mienta alguna. Los acaba-dos ordenados por catálo-go vienen sobre un refuer-zo de tablex diseñado para encajar en los sujetadores en forma de “c” instalados en cada panel de pared, piso o techo. Sólo hay que deslizar el panel por esrtos sujetadoes y encajará a la pefección.

Paso 1: Retirar los paneles necesarios al modulo inicial

Una vez recibido el modulo a añadir se debe plani�car bien que paneles existen-tes han de ser retirados y que piezad de conección unión se necesitarán.

Nota: los guardaescobas son parte del acabado escogi-do, no requieren instalación.

Uniones de entrepisos:Su forma de “T” facilita la unión entre los paneles de pared y de entrepiso. Encajan de igual manera en las zapatas de cimentación.

El funcionamiento del sistema es simple y no requiere de ninguna herramienta para su montaje. Las piezas de unión A1, A2, B1 y B2 encajan dentro de los tubos de acero de los páneles de manera que los los seguros (los botones grises) se aseguran mediante un resorte hacien-do un “click” distintivo y quedando asi la unión asegura-da. Para despontar sólo hay que presionar y retirar la pieza.

Remates de techo:Estas piezas unen los paneles de pared con los de techo. se debe asegurar que exista un traslapo con las piezas del mismo tipo en sus costados.

Paso 3: Unir los Modulos. Sersiorarse que hagan “click”.

Proyecto Vivienda ModularRodrigo Arias

Miguel Escallón

Paso 2: Insertar piezas de unión requeri-das. Para este caso usar piezas A2.







CIMENTACION:

Nota:

Unión de modulos:




MANUAL DE MONTAJE:

PIEZAS DE UNIÓN



ENSAMBLE DE PIEZAS


PIEZA DE UNIÓN A1

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A2














Miguel Escallón








CIMENTACION:

Nota:

Unión de modulos:




MANUAL DE MONTAJE:

PIEZAS DE UNIÓN



ENSAMBLE DE PIEZAS


PIEZA DE UNIÓN A1

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A2














Miguel Escallón








CIMENTACION:

Nota:

Unión de modulos:




MANUAL DE MONTAJE:

PIEZAS DE UNIÓN



ENSAMBLE DE PIEZAS


PIEZA DE UNIÓN A1

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A2














Miguel Escallón


Assembly System

Ceiling panel

Floor Panel

Wall Panel







CIMENTACION:

Nota:

Unión de modulos:




MANUAL DE MONTAJE:

PIEZAS DE UNIÓN



ENSAMBLE DE PIEZAS


PIEZA DE UNIÓN A1

PIEZA DE UNIÓN A2














Miguel Escallón


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I Universidad de Los andes I Proyecto verticaL tecnica I 2009 II Rodrigo Arias I Miguel Escallon I 03Tubular Solution

The objective of this assignment was to give students their first experience in a design competition. The brief was to design a pavilion where we would exhibit some concrete models we had built. We would work in pairs and hand in an anonymous propos-al for a team of jurors to pick the winner.

Our proposal was a tubular like pavilion that created a corri-dor exhibition. Students would cross the exhibition on their way to class. We imagined a structural system built out of laminated cardboard arches. They would be united by transverse cardboard sections to create a lattice Connecting plastic sheets would wrap the structure acting as a protective skin.

We were awarded first place and became the project man-agers. We had to lead a team composed of our peers. I decided to split my team into different focus groups. The design group would create all the basic and detailed plans. The financial group would estimate the total cost of the construction and purchase the materials. Finally, the construction team would build the pa-vilion. The managerial team would oversee the operations and in-sure that everything was done in an organized and efficient way.

We successfully completed the construction after a couple of weeks of sleepless nights. It was an eye opening experience and I learned the true complexity even a small project can acquire.

Stop motion asemply process:www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS00etr1BBI

Site skecth

Cardboard model ESC1:10

Exploded axonometric

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Each arch was constructed by joining four sheets of cardboard

Triangle shaped joints gave stability to the structure

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I Universidad de Los andes I thesis Project I 2011 II Rodrigo Arias I Prof. Carlos Campuzano I 04Luna Park

For my graduation project I had to intervene lot on the banks of the Tunjuelo River in Bogota. Located on the south of the city, the Tunjuelo River runs from east to west as it flows down the mountain into the savannah. A mining ground attracted my attention because of its unique physical characteristics. Sandwiched between two important vehicular arteries (Via al Llano and Caracas Av) the site stands at the foot of the densely populated mountains.

After decades of mining, the area was transformed into a moonlike topography brimming with craters and dunes of differ-ent sizes. Living conditions in the neighboring’s housing sectors deteriorated with the increasing amounts of audio and dust pol-lution. However, come rainy season, these craters would flood with water and transform into lakes. The terrain would rapidly morph from an arid desert into a blooming oasis with lakes and vegetation.

A master plan was designed to convert the area into a vast metropolitan park. Five sites would be destined for sports, cul-tural, commercial, and entertainment facilities. A web of different corridors would span across the whole park uniting them and creating meeting points for civic interactions.

I decided to focus on the design of a specific facility in order to kick start the master plan. I chose to fuse the entertainment and sport facility into one project that would be located at the center of the park on atop an isthmus like stretch of land sur-rounded by the new artificial lakes. It would represent as the heart of the park, the place where all roads meet.

The nucleus of the project would be a covered plaza where pedestrians would arrive from various places. This plaza would split the project in two halves which correspond to each of the uses.

This intervention would have to become milestone in local architecture. I decided to create an artificial terrain that would resemble the current landscape. The different uses and activities would be located beneath the terrain. To do this, I decided to imitate the landscape using a gridshell structure based out of a double curvature system which enabled me to experiment with different shapes that allowed me to cover broad areas. A strong perimetric ring would give stability to the system. The gridshell lattice would be made out of wood with plastic sheets creating a wrapping skin. Inside, the open plan and large areas would al-low for an ever-changing use of the space. At night the building creates a spectacle of light reflecting on the artificial lakes.

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Analysis

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Location

Tunjuelito river basin

Neighborhoods.

Average green m2 / inhabitant per city

Site analysis

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Masterplan: Metropolitan Park. Metropolitan Park

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Access

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Form and ventilation

The project would have two components:1. Ceiling that resembles an organic terrain.2. Concrete blocks with different uses.

Ventilation would be guaranteed by creating a chimney effect where cold air would enter from beneath and hot air would exit through the ceiling.

Conceptualization

Building blocks

A caterpillar form was used as inspiration in this technique.

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Program croquis

A central corridor would act as a connector between both buildings

Program Distribution

Uses and activities

Building plan

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Entrance

Sports building

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Cross section

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Structural plan.

Structural consideration

Structure

Element connection

Drainage

Element connection

Element connection

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Reference: Mannheim Multihall

Physical Models: Study of Form

Double curvature system

Catenary Systems

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I decided to create an artificial terrain that would resemble the current landscape. The different uses and activities would be located beneath this terrain.

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"A good building reveals different things about itself when viewed from different distances."

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I architectUraL association I visiting schooL I 2013 II Black Team I

“Parametric design is changing architecture. It allows for deep experimentation and innovation in an attempt to address to-day’s complex architectural and urban challenges. Positioning architecture side by side with other disciplines that have en-joyed a paradigm shift in the last decades, scripting in architec-ture has recently proven to be one of the most powerful tech-niques currently being interrogated by cutting edge architects worldwide.” Course Program

The idea of this exercise was to invade a couple of locations in downtown Bogota. Once inside, we would deploy small scale paradoxical actions a la Bistegui apartment by le Corbusier. By using parametric, algorithmic design and digital fabrication, we were able to shrink down the city to manageable human scale giving us the power to fabricate a speculative Bogota.

Thanks to our hands on approach and experimentation I was able to experiment the endless opportunities parametric design has to offer. Most importantly I was able to understand, first hand, the limitations and complications that this type of design implies. I think it is a definite tool for future architects but it should be used with caution and experience so as not to create form oriented pop architecture.

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Parametric process using Rhino, Grasshopper, and python script

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Form experimentation

Physical model assembly process

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By using parametric, algorithmic design and digital fabrication, we were able to shrink down the city to manageable human scale giving us power to fabricate a speculative Bogota.

ProfessionalIn 2012 I decided to create my own architecture and design firm. SoNA was born under the idea of building a creative studio where my associate and I could develop our creative skills. Architecture, Design, and 3D Production are the main compo-nents of this enterprise.

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I La javeriana University comPetition I 2009 I I Arias Serna Saravia I 2nd place

The Universidad Javeriana sponsored a design competition for their Faculty of Fine Arts. The competition was open to alumni members with a design or architecture firm. My employer at the time, ARIAS SERNA SARAVIA , was a graduate of the school and invited to participate. I was part of the group that was put togeth-er for the task and was specifically responsible for the initial site analysis and final presentation of plans, sections, and renderings. Examples of my specific work can be seen on the next pages.

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Exterior patio areas

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I was presented with the challenge of refurbishing an apart-ment in a building constructed in the 1960’s.With a low internal height of just 2.2m and a compartmented spatial plan, the space was dark and cramped. We decided to start from scratch by de-molishing all interior walls and thus creating a tabula rasa. We would conceive an extensive area where the social uses would be placed. (Kitchen, Dining Room, Social Room, and TV Room)

They would have no divisions between them creating a sense of spatiality and roominess. Taking advantage of its lo-cation on the last floor, some skylights where opened to allow sunlight to flood the entire space. The height was increased in certain areas by demolishing the recessed ceiling and thus exposing the constructive system.

This gave the apartment a contemporary industrial style. A master bedroom and guest room would be located at the end of the apartment for privacy. Basic materials and colors where used so the owners could have a blank canvas to decorate.

07Aparment refurbishmentI sona I aPartment refUrbishment I 2013 I I Arias Serna Saravia I

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“Architecture is the thoughtful making of space.”

Louis Kahn

We took advantage of its location on the last floor to open some sky-lights so sunlight could flood the entire space

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I sona I aPartment refUrbishment I 2013 II Rodrigo Arias I

This apartment is located on a building on the foot of the moun-tain. An elongated terrace with privileged views of the city spans the entire length of the apartment. The original floor plan consisted of small spaces and tight corridors that created a cold and dark ambiance. I made the terrace the focal point in terms of light and distribution. Spaces that need natural light would be oriented against the terrace and the rest would be located towards the back. The couple wished to have a large social area, a master bedroom, and a room in which they could accommodate guests or a TV room. I decided to create big area at the center of the apartment where the kitchen, social area and dining room shared a common space. The master bedroom and guestroom would be placed at both ends.

08Pink Apartment

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I sona I residentiaL I ongoing II Rodrigo Arias I

I received a call from local artist. He wanted to transform his small studio into a house. The studio was located in a residen-tial condominium 30 kms away from Bogota in a small town called La Calera.

The task of restoring a building can sometimes prove more difficult than constructing a new one from scratch. Drawing up an action plan for the conversion of a building poses a challenge to any architect, as it requires strategies very different from those developed for empty plots.

09House Z09

The client requested that I didn’t intervene his office area, disturb his views of the lake, and that the house appear to have been built as a hole and not a series of additions.

The original studio consisted of two modules. One module was used as an office and the other as a guest room. Both mod-ules were rectangular concrete blocks with protruding walls that served as a barrier against the exterior. These modules where con-nected by and external corridor. I decided to use this strategy to give continuity to that initial idea so the end result would ensure cohesiveness. I added two modules. The private module would accommodate two master bedrooms; the service module would contain a storage room, laundry room, service bedroom, and a guestroom. The original corridor would be stretched connecting the new modules to the rest of the house. The new spaces would also have extended walls against the exterior. The house would be painted in a similar peanut like paint to unite all the elemetns.

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I sona I residentiaL I ongoing II Rodrigo Arias I

I was hired to design a house on the outskirts of Bogota, near a town called Villeta in a mountainous terrain located at a height of 1.100mabove sea level. With average temperatures of 25 C and a heavy rain season, the climate can be defined as tropical. My clients, a couple with three daughters, wanted a country side home they could visit on weekend and vacations to get away from the city. The wanted it to be very open to the terrain and allow the vegetation to flow freely within the house. The steep terrain overlooks another mountain and a stunning val-ley to the west. The sun and views played a decisive role in the design of this house.

I began the creative process with a rectangle scheme. This shape insured maximum exposure to the views and afternoon sunlight. Then, I bent the rectangle so as to create a more pano-ramic exposure. Next I separated the rectangle at the bend creat-ing a private area (Bedrooms) and communal area (Kithen,dining room, social area etc..) . A long outdoor corridor would connect both volumes. A service module would complete the scheme.

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Location Sun path fdcember 21

Views Ideal implantation

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Access

Terrain physical model

3d model

Program distribution Program distribution

Sketch and markers

The private module was skewed to create a gathering place with an open vista.

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Through my academic and professional career, I’ve had a spe-cial interest on the subject of graphic representation. Through sketches and renderings alike, I have been able to express my ideas in a concise and clear manner. Here you will find some of my selected works.

Sketches and Renderings*

┃ Terra Encharcada ┃ Brasil ┃ 2012 ┃

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┃ Puerto Tambora ┃ Cartagena, Colombia ┃ 2013┃

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┃ Puerto Tamboraa ┃ Cartagena, Colombia ┃ 2013┃

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┃ New Museum ┃ SANNA ┃ New York ┃

┃ Prada Store ┃ HERZOG & MEURON ┃ Tokyo ┃

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┃ Casa Fumigadores ┃ Subachoque, Colombia ┃ 2012 ┃

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I was asked to design an image for a new hotel in Bogota. The concept was to give a sence of depth to the space so visitors could imagine what was inside. It is the largest architectural rendering ever printed in Colombia 6,5 x 36 meters

┃ Urban Perspective ┃ Bogota, Colombia ┃ 2013 ┃

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"I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster and leaves less room for lies."

Le Corbusier

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Address: Cra 1 este #74-14 Bogotá, ColombiaEmail: [email protected] - [email protected]: (+57) 310 5144644 - (+571) 3100408Web: www.sona3d.comDate of Birth: August 4, 1986 Bogotá, ColombiaNationality: Colombian

Education

1992 - 2005 Colegio Nueva Granada (Bogotá, Colombia)American High School DegreeDiploma de bachillerato colombiano.

2005 (May - August)Eurocentres (La Rochelle, France)Basic french

2005 (August - December)Eurocentres (Paris, France)Intermediate french

2006-2011Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)Bachelor of architecture

Short Courses

2010 May-JuneAcademia de Cocina Verde Oliva (Bogotá, Colombia)Basic cooking

2010 Summer CourseIED Barcelona Escola Superior de Disseny (Barcelona, Spain)Interior design

CV Rodrigo Arias

2012Naska Digital (Bogotá, Colombia)Arquitectura Digital (Begginer & Intermediate Levels)

2013 SummerArchitectural Association Visiting School (Bogotá, Colombia)Generative Design and digital prototyping

Professional

2009 Summer InternshipArias, Serna, Saravia www.ariasernasaravia.com.co

Part of the team that worked on the School of Arts Competition for the Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia. Coordinated 3d Modeling and Representation. Second place.

2010 - 2011 Arias, Serna, Saraviawww.ariassernasaravia.com.co

Summum - Residential Building Bogota, Colombia Part of the team that designed and coordinated the interior design.

La Reserva de Potosi - Residential Country Club - Sopo, ColombiaResponsible for 3D modelling and representation

2012 - OngoingCo-Founder of SoNA: Architecture & Design StudioSoNA was born under the idea of building a creative studio where myassociate and I could develop our creative skills. Architecture, Design,and 3D Production are the main components of this enterprise.

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SELECTED WORKS

01-05/2012BCBG Max Azria Boutique Store (Bogotá, Colombia)Local Architect and Project manager for the first BCBG Max Azria Store in Colombia.

06-11/2012Apartment GG, 130m2 (Bogota, Colombia)Designer and project manager

05-12/2012 Apartment 92-10 186m2 (Bogota, Colombia) Designer and project manager

06/2013 - 07/2014House Z09 (Sopo, Combia)Designer and project manager

11/2013Alhash House (Villeta, Colombia)Designer and project manager

Prizes

First PlaceUniversidad de los AndesEl Objeto del DeseoFirst place on an individual competition between 53 students. Aimed at designing a publicity poster for the object of choice.

Publication AwardNaska Digital.Final Project.First place for design and represantation of an architecture shelter. Project was publicated within the school and website.

First PlaceUniversidad de los Andes.Taller Tecnico.First place in a competition between 25 pairs of students. Design, Manage-ment, and Construction of an architectural space for the display of art.

Honorable ThesisUniversidad de los AndesHonorable thesis project.

Skills

LanguagesSpanish (Native)English (Fluent/Advanced)French (Intermediate)

SoftwareAutocad 2D/3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Pre-miere, Office Suite, Lightroom, Magic Bullet, Rhinocheros, Grasshopper, 3DS Max, Vray+MentalRay, Sketchup, Knoll Light Factory, PhotoZoom .

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www.sona3d.com

undergrad architecture portfolio

Documents

city center

modern buildings

social center

commissioned urban projects

theatre level

cultural needs

modern times

modern art museum