architecture portfolio

JesseÊAlvarezArchitecturalÊPortfolio

Jesse S. Alvarez2171 N. Mango ave. Chicago, IL. 60639773.507.3135 - [email protected]

Education:

University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL. -Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies -Aug. 2010 Parkland College, Champaign, IL.

-Associate in Applied Science Degree in Construction Design and Management ('05-'08)-Cad Certificate ('05-'08)

Experience:

Internship: Olivieri Brothers Inc, Frankfort, Illinois (May '09-Aug '09)John Olivieri (815) 469-6400-Produced construction documents, edited drawings, and on site construction.

Teaching Assistant: Discover Architecture, University of Illinois (Summer '09 & '10)Lawrence Hamlin (217) 333-6575-Taught high school students about architecture in a studio environment.

Student Internship: BLDD Architects, Champaign, Illinois (Jan '08 - May '08)Ed Dueppen (217) 356-9606-Edited and reproduced drawings and documents.

Special Skills:

Computer-Able to learn new programs very quickly and with great proficiency

-Knowledge of both computer software and hardware

Aptitude:

Drafting/Modeling - AutoCAD, Inventor, Kerkythea, Microstation, Revit, and SketchUpOther Programs - Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPointLearning - 3ds Max and Revit MEP

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio-

Dinosaur Museum 04

GM Dealership Re-imagined 10

Utopian City 20

Haitian Hillside 14

Projects

Research Park 24

Sketch Book 26

Table Of Contents 03


Site Montage

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Site & Facades

05Champaign Archaeological & Dinosaur Museum

Located in a Downtown environment an archaeological Museum would provide both Entertainment and Culture for many people. guests of the museum will get an up-close view of many of the inner workings of the museum. Every exhibit feeds into the next, so you are always mov-ing further inside the museum. There are many places to sit and relax and absorb all the information the museum has to offer.


First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

West Elevation South Elevation

Plans

5'

10'

20'

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Third Floor Plan

Roof Plan

East Elevation North Elevation

Elevations

Champaign Archaeological & Dinosaur Museum

5'

10'

20'

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Interior Views

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio- Champaign Archaeological & Dinosaur Museum

Sections

2.5'

5'

10'

2.5'

5'

10'

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50’ 100’ 150’

Site PlanN

50’ 100’ 150’

Site PlanN

With greater distances between work and home, people are spending more time in their cars. With more people on the road, there is more of a chance for an accident to occur. Many people who drive on the road are ill-prepared for the obstacles they may face. Many drivers are not accus-tomed to handling a car in city conditions such as congestion, one-way streets, and parallel parking. Other drivers are not prepared for conditions like heavy rain or snow fall, Icy or slick roads, and heavy winds. This facility will teach people how to remain calm in dire situations and how to avoid them altogether. With many GM dealerships closing down, there will be plenty of space available for a new type of educational facility for Drivers.

Site Plan

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio- Great Motorist GM Dealership Re-imagined

50’ 100’ 150’

Site PlanN

Plan & Site Model

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Normal

Transition

Hydroplaning

P R N D 1 2

P R N D 1 2

P R N D 1 2

Reverse and turn wheel fully toward curb when half passed car z of spot

Turn wheel to the opposite direction to swing front

toward the curb

Line up with car in front of desired spot

P R N D 1 2

Adjust car to �t evenly in the spot.

1) 2)

3) 4)

Control

Impaired

Cell Phone 35% Decrease

12% Decrease

STOP

Hydroplaning

Parking

Time Trials

Merging

Visibility

Driving Course Examples

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio- Great Motorist GM Dealership Re-imagened

Model Montage

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North Elevation East Elevation

South Elevation West Elevation



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Site & Site Model

On January 12th 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the country of Haiti. The Epicenter was close to the town of Leogane, which is about 16 miles west of Port-Au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

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Site & Site Model

Haitian Hillside

17.5 Blocks

11.5 Blocks

Plan & elevations

with little regulation on building code, Haiti needed a building system that was easy to install and offered reliable shelter during natural disasters. Cmu blocks were chosen for many reasons to be the material for the building system. The cement and aggregate for the cmu blocks could be found in Haiti and the blocks could be easily produced on site. with little instruction, the structure could be erected within a matter of weeks and provid adequate Shelter. cmu blocks are not susceptible to termites, and they can withstand hurricane forces and seismic loads.

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Bamboo for shade

Trees for shade and water collectionN

Water barrels

Double Pit Latrine

Slanted corrugated light colored roof to gather water and re�ect sun

Garden area Bamboo for shade

Trees for shade and water collectionN

Water barrels

Double Pit Latrine

Slanted corrugated light colored roof to gather water and re�ect sun

Garden area

Slanted corrugated light

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Summer

Winter

Hillside Layout

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White or Light Colored Corrugated Roof

Vertical Rebar

Bond Beam WithHorizontal Rebar

Imbedded Anchors

17.5 Blocks

11.5 Blocks

17.5 Blocks

11.5 Blocks

Sections & Details

Haitian Hillside 17


Rendering & Montage

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Rendering & Montage

Haitian Hillside 19


The design for Spatial City was an innovative way to incorporate affordable hous-ing into areas with a preexisting city system. The main goal was to elevate people and create a new platform to easily and affordable build living units on. The lower existing city would not be changed and would be used as the main form of transporta-tion. The main problem with this design is that it would creates a large rift between the lower and upper parts of the city. The other problem was that there was no other form of entertainment or way to relax on the upper city other then to walk or stay home. To try and solve these problems simultaneously, a new program was added to the design of Spatial City, a Fishable aquarium. From the lower level huge transparent walls would allow people to view the fish and even walk under parts of the tank. The tank would span from the ground level to the bottom of the elevated portion of the city. Part of the tank would allow people to walk up stairs or ramps and access the upper city. People who want to go fishing are able to do so from the ground level of the elevated city. Housing units that are next to the water allow for easy access to go fishing. The water in the aquarium is networked in with other fishing areas, which allow for fish to migrate from other tanks. Rearing ponds in corner areas of the water will allow for fish to reproduce without fear of over fishing. These ponds will be monitored and when the fish have matured to a good size will be released into to population. The fishing and the aquarium will provide a chance for people to get out of the house or office, and pro-vide people with a scenery other then a building scape.

Urban FishingStreet View Perspective

Fishing Perspective

Aquarium Plan

using Yona Freedman's Spatial City as a guide, a new layout was created to enhance a city. By building above an existing city, you can increase density while segregating traffic and residential areas. The Design for the buildings would be user-specific and would allow for future expansion. The buildings would be built on platforms that are elevated and intertwined within the city. Bodies of water would also be introduced into the plan allowing for unique experienc-es both above and below the additions.

Plan

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio- Utopian CIty

The design for Spatial City was an innovative way to incorporate affordable hous-ing into areas with a preexisting city system. The main goal was to elevate people and create a new platform to easily and affordable build living units on. The lower existing city would not be changed and would be used as the main form of transporta-tion. The main problem with this design is that it would creates a large rift between the lower and upper parts of the city. The other problem was that there was no other form of entertainment or way to relax on the upper city other then to walk or stay home. To try and solve these problems simultaneously, a new program was added to the design of Spatial City, a Fishable aquarium. From the lower level huge transparent walls would allow people to view the fish and even walk under parts of the tank. The tank would span from the ground level to the bottom of the elevated portion of the city. Part of the tank would allow people to walk up stairs or ramps and access the upper city. People who want to go fishing are able to do so from the ground level of the elevated city. Housing units that are next to the water allow for easy access to go fishing. The water in the aquarium is networked in with other fishing areas, which allow for fish to migrate from other tanks. Rearing ponds in corner areas of the water will allow for fish to reproduce without fear of over fishing. These ponds will be monitored and when the fish have matured to a good size will be released into to population. The fishing and the aquarium will provide a chance for people to get out of the house or office, and pro-vide people with a scenery other then a building scape.

Urban FishingStreet View Perspective

Fishing Perspective

Aquarium Plan

Model & Montage

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Section Phases

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Residential

Transportation

Recreation

Utopian CIty

Section Phases

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Elevations

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Jesse Alvarez - Architectural Portfolio- Utopian CIty

Interior & exterior Renderings

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Sketch Book

Computer Sketch

Watercolor

oil crayon

Pencil

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architecture portfolio

Documents

architectural studies

archaeological museum

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construction documents

university of illinois

city conditions

construction design