Jesus Valdez Portfolio

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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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east-west block

green spaces

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east-west park avenue

commercial interior residential interior

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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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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WomensLocker room

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Fitness Center

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253 CFMround 18”dia330 CFM

round 9”dia660 CFMround 12”dia

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Restaurant

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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

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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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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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Small Containers Large Containers Signage and Information Rainwater collectors and Planters

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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