Andrew Diaz January 2014 Portfolio

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In this porfolio, you will find some of my work over the past years. As an aspiring urban designer, I have a passion for film, photography and print design and have taken every opportunity to get involved -- from academics, to student council, to personal explorations of media. My experience from a variety of backgrounds has put me in scenarios where I’ve learned to become a dynamic thinker in a team environment. I hope you enjoy my work, and thanks for taking a look!

AndrewDiaz

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Contents

urbandesignacademic

posterdesignextracurricular

logodesignpersonal

1 - 6

10

7 - 9

Mu

ltipl

e Nodes

many commercial nodes

thebigidea

one commercial nodeLow pedestrian activity High Pedestrian activity

commercial

Residential

Green space

institutional (uW)

mixed-use

Commercial - Public square

Legend

0m 250m 500m

1:75n

0m 250m 500m

n

1:15,000

siteproposal

circulation

footprints

zoning by-laws

site proposal

commercial

Residential

Green space

institutional (uW)

mixed-use

Commercial - Public square

0m 250m 500m

n

Legendarterial road

Secondary road through site

Tertiary road outside site

Pedestrian/ cycling path

1:15,000

existingsite

circulation

footprints

zoning by-laws

existing site

Legend

urbandesignacademicRedevelopment of Westmount Corridor This suburban Waterloo site experienced rapid periods of development during the post-war economic boom, and has seen little activity since. With the goals of walkability, accessibility and environmental conservation in mind, a design vision was created.

December 2013

1

1:10000m

publicsquare&communitygarden

Universityave.&Westmountroad

25m 50m

N

LegendRoad

bike lane

sidewalk

crosswalk

1:10000m 25m 50m

N

1:300

Halifax street

1.5m 5m 5m 3m 3m 1.5m

section B-B

X

university ave. north

2.5m 1.5m 4.5m 2.3m 1.5m 1.5m1.5m 3m 3m 1.5m1.5m 1.5m 1:300

section a-a

1.5m 1.5m 3m 3m 3m 3m 1.5m 1.5m

commercial

Residential

pedestrian tunnel

Legendpedestrian tunnel

parking

Café Patio

5m

Westmount Plaza Shops & Residences

erb street west

manulife financial michael’s parkade & Shops at erbpublic square & community garden

1:3000m 2.5m 5m

section d-d

GRT

1:300

university avenue north

Café Patio

Erb Street StoreFronts & Apartments

5m 1.5m 3m 3m 1.5m

1.5m 1.5m 3m 3m3m 3m 1.5m 2m

2.5m 1.5m 4.5m 2.3m2.3m1.5m 1.5m1.5m 3m 3m 3m 3m 1.5mBUFFER

ZONEBUFFER

ZONE

1.5m

maple creek trail Halifax street equitable life of canada westmount road north

0m 2.5m 5m

commercial

Residential

Legend

section e-e

section c-c

westmount road north

enter

erb parking entrance

1:300

Westmount Rd. North

Westcourt Place

Keats Way

Erb St. West

Fr. David Bauer Dr.

Penny Lane

Longfellow Drive

University Ave. Halifax St.

c

D

A

A

B

B

d

d

proposedplan

c

LegendBuilding Footprint

road

water

forest / conservation

parking

trail

N1:5000

om 125m 250m

westmounTcorridor

2

3

urbandesignacademic

permeability analysis Within the City of Waterloo, Westmount Road North is the great divide between the finely-meshed grid and automo-bile-oriented cul-de-sacs and crescents.

Print • October 2013

arterial roadminor roaddead-end road

65dead ends

west of westmount east of westmount

25dead ends

1cm = 250m

0m

500m 1000m

Permeability

cheng • collins • diaz • dommanget • macdonald

westmount road north

66% roads are dead-end

24% roads are dead-end

legend

n

4

legendactive front

passive front

n

0m 250m 1cm = 100m

2metres

westmount road

michaels

1 floor 2 floors 4 floors 1 floorwestmount place plaza

96%passive

fronts inwestmount

beacon tower


Pedestrian Experience

Employment proximity Westmount is located relatively close to

many of Waterloo’s major employers.


pedestrian analysis The City of Waterloo’s Westmount Road North, University Avenue West and Erb Street West offer very little for the pedestri-an experience.


n

0m 500m 1000m

erb

roadsarterial

zoning

residentialpark/ Golf course

Industrial/ Commericaluniversity

legend

5 out of 6largest employersin the city of Waterloo

within

of westmount corridor are

employment figures (2008)

40%of waterloo

labour forceat these topemployers

employment proximity

1cm=200m

1km

2km


urbandesignacademic

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Public space plan A vision for a community space within a

residetial suburb.

Print • April 2013

climate analysis Waterloo’s humid continental climate highly affects accessibility.

Print • September 2013

urbandesignacademic

Climate

0˚cJ F

M

20˚C

n

D

record high humidex (2011)

48.35-6

4-5

3-4

2-3

0

J

J

SA

D

S

UV INDEX IN SUMMER

170cm

163cmper year

50%percentage of

westmount site roads without

footpaths

annual temperatures

CHENG • COLLINS • DIAZ • DOMMANGET • MACDONALD

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conservation subdivisionA neighbourhood designed to con-serve environmentally sensitive areas and to have many pedestrian links.

Hand Drawn • February 2013

urbandesignacademic

3 ho

urs of tubing for

3 ho

urs of tubing for

a rev-wide eventa rev-wide event

$20Transportation

included

FRI 8th Feb 2013Depart rev 5:15pm

Bus returns 9:30pmLIMITED SPACE - SIGN UP NOW! BRING WATCARD TO TRIP

at CHICOPEEat CHICOPEE

Buy tickets at rev front desk

watcard accepted

Buy tickets at rev front desk

watcard accepted

FRI 8th Feb 2013Depart rev 5:15pm

Bus returns 9:30pm7

friday files A quirky variety show created by fel-low high school students aired every

friday.


tubing trip A poster created for a residence-wide event at the University of Waterloo to distract residents from a dreary win-ter.

Print • January 2013


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board-wide dance Waterloo Catholic District School

Board held this event in an effort to connect students from across the region as their schools expanded.


spring dance With summer just around the cor-ner, this carnival-themed high school dance was the last of the school year.

Print • May 2012


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charity dance As part of the year-long fundraiser

to aid people in Sub-Saharan Africa, St. David CSS held a charitable Val-entine’s Day dance to raise funds for

the event.

Print • january 2012

spring coffeehouse This event showcased the school’s musical talent with unique and inter-esting acts.

Print • March 2012


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t-shirt designA reflection of current retro trends inspried this vintage logo design.

Screen Print • November 2013

poster design


poster design

Print • September 2013

logodesignpersonal

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