2014 architecture portfolio - flavia torres

F L A V I A T O R R E SUNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

FLAVIA MARISA TORRES UNGSON

EDUCATION

LANGUAGES

EXPERIENCEUNDERGRADUATE STUDIES2008 - 2013

INTERNATIONALEXCHANGE PROGRAM

2011

HIGH SCHOOL2005 - 2008

MIDDLE SCHOOL2004 - 2005

2002 - 2004

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)Architecture, Art and Design School Monterrey, NL, Mexico

University of the Basque Country (UPV - EHU)Technical and Superior Architecture School - Guipúzcoa CampusSan Sebastian, Spain

Center for Higher and Technical Education (CETYS)Mexicali, BC, Mexico

Centro Escolar InglesMexicali, BC, Mexico

Our Lady of Guadalupe AcademyCalexico, CA, USA

Mexicali, BC, Mexico

[email protected]. +52 +181 (686) 243 11 69

SOFTWARE

Torres Architects Junior project architect

Alcubo S.A. de C.V. Interior design intern

URBI DevelopmentsArchitecture department intern

SAMA Constructions Architectural project design

Torres Architects Administrative and technical assistant

Clip’s Mart y King Cost de México, S.A. de C.V. Accounting assistant

MAY 2013 - PRESENT

JUNE2012

JANUARY - MAY2012

JANUARY - JUNE 2012AUGUST - DECEMBER 2011

SUMMER2008, 2009, 2010 Y 2011

SUMMER2006 Y 2007

1000 50Spanish

English (640 TOEFL)French (Delf A1 level)

Deutsch (Basic)

AutocadRevit Architecture

Revit MEPPhotoshopIllustrator

3D Max Design Sketchup Pro

1000 50

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTO CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTO CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTO CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTER REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////////CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTO CASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////////// TENERIAS AGROLIVING ////// DISTRITO LAMIAKO ////// LOS CEDROS RESIDENCIAL ////// ALBERGUE LECHERIA ////// PARQUE MISSISSIPPI ///// MASTERPLAN SAN GILBERTO ///// PARQUE SAN GILBERTOCASA CHIPINQUE ////// VIVIENDA MULTIFAMILIAR INDEPENDENCIA ////// ESCUELA DE ARTE SANTA LUCIA ////// REHABILITACION PARQUE RUFINO TAMAYO ////// MIDA - MUSEO INFANTIL DE LAS ARTES //////////

LOS CEDROS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY


LOS CEDROS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITYJuriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico

Los Cedros Residential Community is born on the initiative of a client seeking to build two housing prototypes for a new residential neighborhood, in the city of Juriquilla, Queretaro.

The only requirement that defined the way in which the project was conceived was that the building’s height wouldnot exceed three levels, locating at ground level a 150 sq. mt. loft apartment and at the upper levels, a 250 sq. mt. town house, fully independent of the loft. In order to provide a sense of privacy to both residents, each access is located on opposite sides of the venue. The façade is kept really sober by choosing a local sand stone. The project presented is house prototype B.

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOGO

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Loft Apartment

Town HouseLower level

Town HouseUpper level


TENERIAS AGROLIVING - MIXED USED COMPLEX


TENERIAS AGROLIVINGMonterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

On the occasion of the XI Contest of Young Architecture of the National Architecture Academy - Monterrey, aproject proposal for a vertical urban garden in the downtown area of Monterrey was made. The main objective of the project was to satisfy the continuous food demand in the city through an urban vertical farm facility that would be able to offer a high quality hydroponic vegetable produce throughout the year.

Within the architectural complex’s programme are all the areas necessary for the proper functionality of the hydroponic facility, as well as housing units with a communal urban garden, commercial premises, restaurants, a traditional Mexican market with a direct connection to Paseo Santa Lucia, an Agro-Educational Center, among other services.

The vertical farm’s production capacity was established in order to cater the 3876 families living in the vicinity of the site (considering a 30% overproduce to satisfy external population). This as a mean to establish a local commercial place that would not only serve as a meeting point for the local community, but would also be an alternative employment source and provide a different cultural and eco-educational space for the city to enjoy.

TENERIAS AGROLIVING

IMMEDIATE IMPACTAREA

SECONDARY IMPACTAREA

Hydroponic Production

PROPOSED HYDROPONIC SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT

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HydroponicSystem

System - StructureIntegration

Empty spaces = Beneficial to thehydroponic placement

Double height structure = Ideal illumination and ventilation for the harvest HYDROPONIC SYSTEM ELEVATION SECTION OF THE HYDROPONIC

STRUCTURE

Sprouting Lab

Bell Pepper harvest level

Cucumber harvest level

Spinach harvest level

Strawberry harvest level

Lettuce harvest level

Tomato harvest level

Circulation nucleus

Trainee Center &Electric Generators

Housing levels

Common ammenities level &Communal garden

Housing levels

Housing towerlobby area

Eco-educational center

Commercial Area

Rainwater harvest canopy

Underground Parking

Plaza & Market level

Structural columns connected tothe underground rainwater storage

BUILDING PROGRAMME

SITE PLAN

GROUND LEVEL PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

AMMENITIES FLOOR PLAN1. COMMUNITY ORCHARD2. RECREATIONAL AREA3. POOL AREA4. SERVICES5. TRAINING CENTER6. HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT STORAGE7. WATER STORAGE9. HARVEST AREA

1. LOBBY2. KITCHEN3. LIVING AND DINING ROOM4. BEDROOM5. SERVICE AREA6. HYDROPONIC LAB CONTROL CENTER7. MACHINE ROOM8. WATER STORAGE9. HARVEST AREA10. ACCESS CONTROL11. TERRACE AREA

EAST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION

HYDROPONIC PRODUCTION CENTERMARKET AND PLAZA

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN PROJECTS


MISSISSIPPI PARK

MISSISSIPPI PARKSan Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

The Mississippi Park located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, is considered by the residents of the area as one of the most significant parks in the history of the neighborhood. With more than 50 yearsof life, the Mississippi Park has become severely deteriorated over the past couple of years.

As a local inniciative from the Colonia del Valle Neighborhood Committee, the project for the rehabilitation of the neighborhood park, Park Mississippi project, responds to this concern of bringing life and people back to the park.

Parting from a demographic study of the area surrounding the park, the concept for the park focuses onthe idea of providing different areas that will appeal to all the different users in the community. At the same time, these areas stay connected to the central part of the park, which contains a small community center for the Neighborhood Committee to hold its weekly meetings, as well as small commercial venue for those who visit the park.

Mississippi ParkResidential Area

Green Area500 m impact radius

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MASTERPLAN

EXISTING TREES

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HARDSCAPE

SOFTSCAPE

COMMUNITY CENTER PLAN

SECTION

EAST ELEVATION


LAMIAKO DISTRICT

LAMIAKO DISTRICTBilbao, Spain

Located in one of the industrial zones on the outskirts of Bilbao, the Lamiako District arises in a 20 hectare site, integrating with the existing ecosystem of the site, and at the same time, creating a balance between the various urban facilities located all over the district and the neighboring communities. With the intention of not only creating a functional district for the community, the district will also serve the surrounding communities through and easy pedestrian access and an equitable distribution of the urban facilities which include: shopping areas, schools, cultural centers, parks and recreational spaces, one great “Plaza Mayor” at the centre of the complex and a spiritual center.

LAMIAKO

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BILBAO

CONCEPTUAL PLAN The plan provides a conceptual level of design of the proposed building typologies. Each block contains mixed-use buildings in which the street level, is destined mainly for commercial purposes. The upper levels of each building (varying between 6-8 levels of housing) tend to create a certain sense of compactness and bring density to the district.

A main road running northwest to southeast, connects the district with the immediate surrounding communities and directs all heavy traffic towards the “focal point” of the project, which is the Plaza Mayor. Parting from this main road, a system of secondary streets emerge running north - south, in order to gain access to the blocks located along the bikeway, that not only runs through the district, but connects it. The block’s dimensions where established in a way that pedestrian transit would be heavily induced and the bikeway network would successfully connect the whole district.

STREET LEVEL PLAN - URBAN FACILITIES

SOUTHEASTERN ELEVATION

Elementary School

Middle School

Sports Facility

Health Center

Bar/Café

Boutique

Flower Shop

Tobacco Shop

Bakery

Small shop

Newspaper stand

Fish market

Tienda de Abarrotes

Vegetable market

Butcher shop

Pastry

Sports store

Restaurant

Library

Social centre for the elderly

Bookshop

Kindergarten

Home decor store

Cafe

Church/Religious Center

Gallery Station

Art School

TRANSVERSAL SECTION

PLAZA MAYOR INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE

Public spaces throughout the district provide different areas that encourage interaction between residents, creating a greater sense of community. The street is bounded by buildings that respond to a friendlier pedestrian scale. Public buildings were designed to articulate the different residential areas and connect them with all the urban facilities,

which were placed in strategic areas of the district, in a way, have an equitable distribution of these facilities throughout the district.

INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE


T E C DISTRICT METROPOLITAN PARK

T E C DISTRICT METROPOLITAN PARKCatedra Legorreta Tagliabue XI / Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

The Tec District Metropolitan Park, will provide a lung to the city, a new meeting place that will serve as an urban connector for the city, which will increase the surplus value of the proximity of the campus and provide an environmental balance for the city.

This project, aims to transform the Tec District and turn it attractive to investment and thus increase the density of the district. By this means, taking advantage of the knowledge base in the fields of tecnology and innovation, that the campus represents for the city. Empowering the area in order to make the Tec District one of the most attractive places to live in Monterrey.

Finally, it seeks to not only provide a green space to the city but also to restore the environmental balance in the district. This through the introduction of different species, taking advantage of the biodiversity that exists in Nuevo Leon.

AEREAL VIEW OF THE CAMPUS STADIUM

INDIVIDUAL PARK REHABILITATIONThe general proposal is that once the existing parks of the area are reactivated and rehabilitated, they will gradually start connecting themselves through a whole new main street network, creating a park systemin the district. This will not only provide new recreational spaces to the communities that belong to the district, it will reactivate the pedestrian circulation throughout the district and help prepare the zone for the insertion of the new Tec District Metropolitan Park.

MOBILITY PROPOSAL

CIRCUITO TEC

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CIRCUIT

TEC BIKELANEMULTIMODAL STATION

PARKING

After the rehabilitation of the existent parks, the different means of mobility, which include the Circuito Tec (an internal transportation system of the campus), metropolitan bus lanes, bike lanes, as well as the multimodal stations, will help connect the campus district in a more efficient way with the rest of the city.

HEALTH FACILITYREADING AREASTUDENT CENTER

SPORTSTHEARE AND ARTSENTREPRENEUR CENTER

HEALTH FACILITYCOMMERCIAL AREARELIGIOUS CENTERSCHOOL

*AGEB = Basic Geostatistical Area - INEGI, Mexico

COMMUNITY PARK PROGRAMMEThe proposed activities in each one of the community parks that belong to the different AGEBS* in the district, were established in response to the existing type of population and the lack of urban facilities in the area.

SPORTSTHEARE AND ARTSENTREPRENEUR CENTER

HEALTH FACILITYREADING AREASTUDENT CENTER

CONCEPTUAL PLANDifferent ecosystems interrelate within the park, and directly connect with the pivot and heart of the project, the Tec Stadium.Thus weaving the urban trace and the park roads, into a road network that succesfully connects the whole perimeter of the park.

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Oak tree forest - Medium density

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Luis Elizondo Plaza One of the main entrances to the Tec Metropolitan Park highlightingthe transition between the different forest atmospheres.

Luis Elizondo Plaza

TEC DISTRICT PARK MASTERPLAN

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