Portfolio for Dhruva Latorre

ARCHITECTURAL WORK SAMPLES

DHRUVA [email protected]

Mozambique Artisan Center 5th year studio

The site for this project is located a few hundred yards west of the Maputo coast in Mazambique, Africa. It is within an existing park that functions as a display and work space for local artists who sell hand crafted souveneirs, artifacts and natural reme-dies. This proposed complex will include exhibition and demonstration spaces for the artists, vendor stalls, fresh produce and herb market, cafe, information center, and a series of elevated gardens. The complex is located on the Southeast corner of the park in order to take advantage of the Eastern and Southern breezes and desirable views of the ocean on the second story. This is also the most attractable area of the park which contains an existing pond, shaded pergola, seating area, music stage and food vendors.The main strategy for the building arrangement and design is to maximize cross ventilation by harvesting and chenneling cool breezes, providing maximum protection from the sun while allowing filtered light to penetrate, creating a fluid flow from the existing circualtion, connecting the park with the street and existing tree line, and creating an environment for it’s users to connect with nature and the surrounding environment. The organic forms and geometry of the buildings are designed to capture the ocean breezes from the east and arctic breezes from the south. The roof is curved upward facing the west on the south end of each building, which allows the maximum amount of easterly breezes to enter the double roof system. The roof then curves downward toward the south allowing the southern winds to be captured and passed through the structure. The double roof system and louvered walls enable the breezes to filter through the building to the rear, providing cool air to the vendors and pedestrian pathway. The buildings are nestled within the existing evenly spaced arcade of 50’ tall Eucalyptic trees, which are incorporated into a courtyard at the building’s entry. This repetetive feel of the long row of trees is expressed in the form and design of the complex. Each building is connected with a series of elevated garden terraces which eventually leads to a botani-cal garden featuring extinct and valuable plants of Africa. This elevated pathway descends into the existing pergola and connects with the pedestrian walkway and the existing serpentine structure of vendor stalls. The complex also features a natural wetland, which naturally filters all of the collected water from the site through an underground pipe system which is redistribut-ed into each building for reuse.

steel cable holdingdrop ceiling

Dropped ceilingfabric material

Glulam beam14”x5”

Water drainage and supply

Metal framing for suspended ceiling

Retaining wall

Glulam Beam

Steel column

4’ wide rolls metal tin

2”x3” metal purlins

Metal Louvers

Steel Plateand bolts

Glulam rim joist

WEST VILLAGE LUXURY LOFTS & ARTS CENTER 4th year studio

The site for this project is located on a landmark location in the heart of the west village which faces the hudson river and hoboken to the west, uptown manhattan to the north-east, and the statue of liberty and jersey city to the south. It is located on the most narrow block in manhattan surrounded by some of the cities most historic buildings. The design of the building acts as an extension of the beautiful adjacent waterfront park, drawing the public from the main pedestrian intersection up to the 2nd and 3rd floors through a series of indoor and outdoor galleries. The building rotates as it grows, eventually becoming parallel to the faces of the buildings uptown in the north and the statue of liberty in the south. The stepping from the south allows for large private garden spaces, and provides light and air to the neighboring buildings on weehawken st. This stepping and twisting notion from south to north follows the pattern of increasing building height and street grid rotation in its surrounding areas.

The program for this building is a fitness center, spa, organic produce market, restaurant, art galleries and outdoor gardens. This building will be a model for future urban housing and incorporates indoor and outdoor green walls which supply the public and private users with food. These walls will also be used as gallery space and will be designed by local artists using varities of plants to create unique patterns and colors.

This building is completely self sufficient with a cogeneration system that supplies heat and cooling as a byproduct. The design also incorporates passive cooling and heating through thermal masses, stack ventilation, shading, natural solar chimneys, and double wall systems. Each apartment is shaded from the low western sun by a wooden grid that houses plants to provide food, shade and privacy. Only natural materials are used, and water is retained for irrigation and toilet flushing.

STRUCTURE

2X6 GRID

“GRIP SOIL” BLANKET

PLYWOOD

FERRING STRIP

IRRIGATION

VAPOR BARRIER

SHEATHING

2X3 WALLS W/ AIR SPACE AND INSULATION

2X10 BOTTOM PLATE

GYPSUM WALL BOARD

5” OF SOIL ENCASED W/ WOOD

DOUBLE GLAZEDINSULATEDCASEMENT WINDOW

4” WOODEN CLADDING

4” HEMPCRETE,INSULATION

GRASS/PLANTS

DRAINAGE LAYER3” INSULATION

VAPOR BARRIER

6” MASONRY BOARDER

SHEAR PLATE AND BOLTS

WATER LINES

8” PRIMARY DUCTS

4” SECONDARY DUCTS

18” CASTELLATED BEAM

6” PEDESTAL RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM

3” CONCRETE W/ METAL DECKING

LIMESTONE WALL

CEDAR TONGUE AND GROOVE PLANKS

DETAIL WALL SECTION

VEGETATION

GREEN WALL DIAGRAM

UNIT PLAN

20/30 Evergreen Development HERITAGE 2014

20/30 Evergreen Development is a Transit Village Overlay District and aligns with the city’s vision to create a transit oriented development around and near the brick church train station in East Orange, NJ. The goal of this development model is to create an optimal environment for citizens to live, work, shop and dine. This market rate development will serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of commerce and social activity on Main Street. It fosters a sustainable, walk-able development that provides active lifestyle amenities to the residents.The plaza’s design centers around a mixed use building with an open air outdoor plaza with seating and landscaping that creates and outdoor recreational space for residents and the community. Retail space is available at ground level along Evergreen Place, Freeway Drive East, and Halsted Street. Widening sidewalks and a diagonal building design encourage commuters to shop and dine at the plaza. The residential lobby on Freeway Drive east provides easy access from Brick Church Station into the building. The lobby wraps around the corner and connects the sidewalk to the plaza. Gymnasium facilities are conveniently located on the 2nd floor. Commercial and office space is located along Halsted Street and the 144-space parking deck is accessible from Evergreen Place entrance adjacent to an existing mid-rise office building and parking garage. The Evergreen apartments will create 200 new units of low-income and market rate housing, approximately 57,000 square-feet of new retail space, and 5,500 square-feet of community facility space.

Multiple sustainable technologies are implemented into the design of this project, featuring some of the most advanced and efficient HVAC technologies , including geothermal heat pump systems, air-to-air multi-split heat pumps based on variable refrigerant flow, and energy recovery ventilators supplying the spaces with fresh air. Other innova-tive concepts are incorporated into the project such as Building Integrated Photo-Voltaic Wall Panels, installing an extensive green roof, installing vertical planting systems on exterior walls, an on-site community garden, rainwater collection and filtration systems, high performance building envelope and curtain walls, using materials produced from recycled content, and integrating a micro-turbine cogeneration system.

Millennium Way Community Center HERITAGE 2014

The Millennium Way Community Center is part of a 56 unit affordable housing development located in Newark, NJ. This center is part of a major transformation of the local neighborhood and provides a key component to the reviti-lazation of the citie’s local communities. The center enables young members of the community to participate in physical and mental activities, resulting in a reduced crime rate.

The strategic design and orientation of the building significantly reduces the energy demand of the mechanical systems by taking advantage of natural ventilation, passive heating and cooling and natural lighting. The project recieved Energy Star Smart Start Certification by incorporating multiple sustainable building features such as high performance glazing systems, highly effecient building envelope design, recycled and low VOC materials, sustain-able storwater runoff design and efficient HVAC and lighting systems.

Hayes Park East HERITAGE 2014

Hayes Park, the urban park at the heart of the Ironbound section of Newark, serves as the central stage in this former industrial neighborhood. This common space has existed for close to 90 years and is in dire need of an upgrade. This location was once a vital component of the neighborhood and the City of Newark is working to turn this dead lot into a vibrant and thriving community space. The park reflects a shift of industry and population and is an important compo-nent in the strategy to reposition and re-vision the city with a view towards the future. This project sets out to re-center the city through the development of a central public space that serves as a central point of reference for major adjoin-ing employment clusters as well as city residents.

ROOF

WALL ROOF

WALL

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ALUM-03 TYP.

1.111.1

ALUM-01 TYP.

170° I.S.

10'-7

3/8

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9'-1

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2'-4

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17'-0

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39'-0

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T.O SLAB/T.O.F.F.EL.=+11'-0" TYP.

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ARCHITECTURAL EXPOSEDCONCRETE TYP. (ALL VISIBLECONCRETE ABOVE GRADE TYP.)

MBS-02 WALL TYP.

MBS-01 ROOF TYP.

MBS-04 TYP.

ELEV=10.19'SEE GRADING PLANFOR MORE INFO TYP.

ELEV=11'.00

8"

MBS-05GUTTERS/LEADERS TYP.

REFER TO A-12 FORSTOREFRONT DETAILS ℄ ℄

EQ EQEQ EQ

EL.=+9'-9" AFF.℄

EL.=+10'-11" AFF.℄

SNOW GUARD TYP.

7'-0

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GFI OUTLET℄OUTLET TO ALIGN W/ ℄ CURB TYP.

SEE ELECTRICAL DWG

EQEQ

FIXURE P TYP.

41'-6" 90'-0 1/2" 53'-3"

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LINE OF FTGS BELOW.SEE STRUCTURAL DWGS

HAYES PARK

MBS-02 WALL TYP.

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ARCHITECTURAL EXPOSEDCONCRETE WALL TYP. (ALL VISIBLECONCRETE ABOVE GRADE TYP.)

MBS-04 SOFFIT TYP.

HAYES PARK

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A.1F.1

EQ. EQ.

MBS-06DOOR TYP.

ELEV = 8.66'

ELEV = 11.00'

EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURE 'G' TYP.& EMERGENCY LIGHT.SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

7'-2

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CONC. CURBNOTCH IN THE CONC.

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23'-11 1/2" 13'-7" 8'-3"

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T.O SLAB/T.O.F.F.EL.=+11'-0" TYP.

NOTCH IN THE CONC.CONC. CURB

MBS-01 ROOF TYP.

ALUM-01 TYP.

REFER TO A-12 FORSTOREFRONT DETAILS

NFWH TYP.

18'-8"

27'-10"2'-2"

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180

1/2

125.5

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MBS-06

ARCHITECTURAL EXPOSEDCONCRETE WALL TYP. (ALL VISIBLE

CONCRETE ABOVE GRADE TYP.)

ROOF VENTS &FANS FLASHING.SEE DETAILS


SEE CIVIL DWGSFOR MORE INFO

11.1

T.O.F.F. EL.=+11'-0"

LIGHT FIXTURE TYPE G

ALUM-04

1.1

171° 0.S.

T.O.F.F. EL.=+11'-0"

FAI LOCATION TO BECOORDINATED DURING SHOPDRAWING SUBMITTAL PHASE

MECH EQUIPMENTBEYOND REFER TOMECH DWG

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AC UNIT TYP. REFER TO 03/A-20 &MECHANICAL DWGS FOR MORE INFO

187'-6 1/2" R.O. 11"

FLASHING

MBS-01 TYP.ROOF CURB

NFWH TYP. MBS-05

A-11

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PROVDE ROOF WALKAROUND THE UNIT TYP.

GFI OUTLET TYP.

27'-4" 12'-0 1/2"

14'-0

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51'-9"

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22'-5

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CONCRETE CURB (8"H X 8"W).SEE STRUCTURAL DWGS

ALUM-01 & 02 TYP.

CONNECT CANOPY SUB-FRAMING BACKTO EXTERIOR WALL SUB-FRAMING

MBS-04 TYP.

JOINT W/ FLEXIBLE JOINTFILLER TYP.

MBS-01 TYP.

MBS-09 TYP.

T.O. F.F. EL.=+11'-0"

T.O. PAVER EL. VARIESSEE GRADING PLAN

B.O. CANOPY*

STEEL CANOPYBEYOND & BEHIND

BOTTOM AND TOP OFCANOPY EL. VARIES. SEEELEVATION AND DIAGRAMAT A-6 FOR MORE INFO.

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T.O CANOPY

MBS-08 TYP.

MBS-09 TYP.

LINE INDICATING -3'-0"BELOW LOWEST GRADE

ELEVATION.

MBS-05 TYP.

PNL-1

COLUMN PADDINGSEE FLOOR PLANFOR LOCATIONS TYP.

℄ MBS-09 FLANGE

ARCHITECTURAL EXPOSEDCONCRETE TYP. (ALL VISIBLE

CONCRETE ABOVE GRADE TYP.)

A.1

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BLEACHERS PERMANENTLYFIXED TYP. SEE PLAN FORLOCATIONS

MBS-09 TYP.MBS-09 TYP.

MBS-02 TYP.

SEE SITE DRAINAGE DWGS FORCONNECTIONS TO STORM DRAINAGE

6-MIL POLYETHYLENE VAPORBARRIER (TYP.). SEE SPECS

2" RIGID INSULATION CONT. SEE SPECS.

CRUSHED STONE 6" MIN.

CONCRETE FOUNDATION SYSTEM.REFER TO STRUCTURAL DWGSFOR MORE INFO (TYP.)

COMPACTED FILL @STRUCTURALFOUNDATION WALLS & FOOTINGS.SEE STRUCTURAL DWGS

VAPOR BARRIER ALL AROUNDFOUNDATION WALLS & TIE BEAMS.SEE STRUCTURAL

CLIP TYP.

SNOW GUARDSEE SPECS. TYP.

12

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4" CONCRETE WALKWAY TYP. W/ HORIZ. REINF.

CONCRETE FOUNDATION SYSTEM.REFER TO STRUCTURAL DWGS

FOR MORE INFO TYP.

T.O. SLAB EL.=+11'-0"

MBS-05 TYP.

MBS-05 TYP.

ALUM-04

COLUMN AND WALL PADDINGSEE FLOOR PLAN FOR LOCATIONS TYP.

CRUSHED STONE 6" MIN.

PERIMETER NAILER BOARDTREATED LUMBER 2"X4"

SECURED TO CONCRETE AT 12" O.C.BY ANCHOR BOLTS

LEAVE 5/8" GAP BETWEEN ENDSOF BOARDS TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION TYP.

ARTIFICIAL TURF. SEE SPECS

6" CONC SLAB ON GRADE W/ HORIZ.REINF. SEE STRUCTURAL DWGS TYP.

COMPRESSIBLE FILLER AND SEALANT TYP.

T.O. CONC. WALKWAY EL. VARIES. SEE GRADING PLAN(EL=8.66@LOW POINT AS INDICATED)

LINE INDICATING -3'-0"BELOW LOWEST GRADE

ELEVATION.

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SCORE BOARDSEE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FOR

LOCATION TYP.

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℄ MBS-09 FLANGE

MBS-06 TYP.

MBS-01 TYP.

SLOPE (TYP.)

F.1

VAPOR BARRIER ALL AROUNDFOUNDATION WALLS & TIEBEAMS. SEE STRUCTURAL

VAPOR BARRIER ALL AROUNDFOUNDATION WALLS & TIEBEAMS. SEE STRUCTURAL

SEE SITE DRAINAGE DWGS FORCONNECTIONS TO STORM DRAINAGE

6-MIL POLYETHYLENE VAPORBARRIER (TYP.). SEE SPECS

2" RIGID INSULATION CONT. SEE SPECS.

COMPACTED FILL @STRUCTURALFOUNDATION WALLS & FOOTINGS.

SEE STRUCTURAL DWGS

CLIP TYP.

SNOW GUARDSEE SPECS. TYP.

COLUMN BASE PLATE & ANCHORS.AS PER MBS MANUFACTURERCOLUMN BASE PLATE & ANCHORS.AS PER MBS MANUFACTURER

IRONMONKEY RESTAURANT RENOVATION ARCHI-TAP 2013

This project is a rehabilitation of an existing restaurant and bar on the corner of Greene St. and York St. in downtown Jersey City, NJ. The building is a historic brownstone constructed with brick exterior walls and un-sawn lumber in pitch pockets for the floor and roof members. The existing restaurant consists of a bar on the ground floor, dining on the second floor, kitchen on the third floor, and a bar with dining area on the rooftop. The owner has purchased the adjacent two buildings which are joined with brick party walls, and is combining all three buildings into 7,500 Sq. Ft of dining and bar areas. The new design will also have a 2500 Sq. Ft. public rooftop space a new 3 story addition built in the rear yard taking up 1,500 Sq. Ft. of the new floor area. The design of the restaurant will have a rustic feel with exposed steel beams and wood decking, refinished wide plank pine flooring and custom fabricated metal furnishings and fixtures. There will also be many green features to the design, including a rain water collection and purification system, green walls, recycled materials, rooftop planting, and a solar thermal hot water system. There will also be multiple water feature walls from the collected rainwater which will be used for plant irrigation and flushing toilets. The existing roof rafters will be removed and a large portion of the party walls will be removed from the top down. A new structural system of HSS columns and wide flange beams will support the existing floor joists and new steel framed roof. The roof will have new wide flange beams and 2x6 decking which will be exposed from the interior. The structure will be installed at a 1/2” per foot slope to allow proper drainage with a concrete paver and pedestal system creating a level surface for the rooftop. The old rafters will be used as coffers in the first and second floor ceiling, bar tops and furniture. A new concrete pan stair will be added in the front of the building, acting as the main circulation to the 3 floors and rooftop area. The existing old storefronts will be removed, and new custom 10’ full light French doors will be used across the main facade. This look of having tall full light doors is seen throughout Jersey City in old and remodeled buildings. There is also a large use of copper paneling in historic buildings of downtown Jersey City, which will be incorporated throughout the design. The new bulkhead on the rooftop will be completely covered in copper panels, and will act as a large water feature. The rainwater will be collected from the drainage system, purified, and pumped up to the bulkhead roof. The water will flow down a continuous water feature wall to the basement where it will be collected in a large 50 gallon tank for reuse.

25 DIVISION ST., JERSEY CITY, NJ INGLESE 2012

This project is a renovation of a 4 story mixed use brick building located in downtown Jersey City on the corner of Division St. and 7th St. There is 6 existing units and a commercial space on the ground floor with an attached single story commercial auto garage. This is a complete demolition of all interior walls leaving only the existing joists and roof rafters. The existing stair, hallway and entry will be removed and redesigned. The new design will have 4 large 3 bedroom units, removing the ground floor commercial space. The third bedroom will be designed in a way that it could be easily left open with the use of sliding walls thatcreate the corner. This gives the occupant maximum versatility depending on their space requirements. This project was origi-nally designed for an extra story and 8 units, but this was discarded due to financial constraints. The rendering shows the origi-nal design of the 5 story building. The design features recycled and eco-friendly materials, a solar hot water tank system, and air tight closed cell foam insulation. LaTorre’s Construction is currently building this project.

This project is a community bathing facility located below the Manhattan Bridge along the East river in Brooklyn, NY. This unique site is adjacent to an existing park and has breathtaking views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, down-town Manhattan, the East River and the Statue of Liberty in the distance. This area is also known as DUMBO, or “down under the Manhattan Bridge”, and has a large artistic presence with multiple galleries and studios surrounding the area.

The design of this bathing facility focuses on creating a sculpture like building while maximizing the views and creating a surreal environment by the conception of “floating” structure and cascading water. The structural concept of this building is having a large concrete mass in the center with tension cables on each corner giving the illusion of a massive structure floating in the air. This concept is carried out throughout the design, with pools and stairs being suspended from floors by large tension cables and wrapped in thick clear acrylic walls. This allows the user to experience a three dimensional feeling as they move through the structure, enabling more interaction with the users. In combination with encompassing majestic views, this further adds to the user’s surrealistic experience as they inhabit the space. The pools are oriented and designed for the occupants to feel as if they are swimming in the East River with surrounding infinity edge pools merging into the river and cityscape beyond. The pool’s right angles are staggered on top of each other, maximizing this infinity edge feeling and connecting the views in both directions. All of these pools cascade into each other, giving beautiful walls of water framing the views in the distance.

This studio also designed and built a full scale masonry mockup of the project, which was featured at the entry of the Architecture building at the NJIT campus. In this section of the design, students thought of innovative methods and materials to use in masonry construction to express the structural concept of the respective design project. The studio collaborated closely with the Masonry Contractors of NJ which consisted of an experienced professional group of masons, engineers and architects.

BROOKLYN BATHING FACILITY 2ND YR STUDIO

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOW INCOME HOUSING 3RD YR STUDIO

3/4” x 6 wood siding

Weather resiistant barrier

2x3x10’ studs, 24” oc, continuous to roof

1x4x12” gussets, connecting inner and outer walls

Dense packed cellulosedry blown

2x12 bottom plate

Air tight drywall systemw 2 coats vapor primer

2x6 bottom plate

2x6 platform framed wall supporting floor and roof

Simpson metal brace installed flush with interior and every 25’

14” floor truss 24” oc

LARSON TRUSS SYSTEM FOR EXTERIOR WALLS

This project is a small housing complex for low income families located in Newark, NJ. The studio worked with the local Habitat Newark Organization, city officials, local architects, community members and the actual families throughout the design process. The project consists of 4 units with both 3 and 4 bedroom layouts. The design of this project focuses on an energy efficient and affordable solution while creating an environment for the community to interact and flourish. The low rise wood framed structure would be passive house certified, featuring a Larsen Truss double wall system that eliminates thermal bridging and allows for an uninterrupted layer of insulation. By using high quality windows, R40 air tight walls and an R60 roof assembly, the extra costs are offset with a substantially smaller HVAC system. This also allows for a large reduction in energy use which would be highly beneficial for the low income clients. The HVAC design includes an ERV, which provides fresh pre warmed and dehumidified air to the space while removing stale air. Any additional heat and cooling would be provided by a simple water-to-air heat pump, which would also supply the hot water system. The roof is designed to harvest rainwater for plant irrigation and to supply a rain garden to prevent storm water runoff. The design of the apartments features a solar chimney in the center of the space, allowing the warm summer air to escape upwards through the perforated stairs and out the clerestory windows. The windows along the front wall allow for maximum cross ventilation and increase air movement. In the front of the building, there is a wood trellis that holds a variety of climbing plants that provides privacy and shade for the occupants.

After extensive research of the community and surrounding areas, an organization called “Garden State Urban Farms” will be working with Habitat Newark and the families to create community gardens in the rear yard. These gardens would be maintained and used by members of the neighborhood, creating a space and activity for the community to come together and interact. It would supply food for the users and enable children to learn a valuable task of gardening and socializing with others.

25 Bright St, Jersey City(2009-2011)

25 BRIGHT ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ (2010-2012)

This project was a full renovation of an existing 2 story brick building and a new addition with a 5,000 Sq. Ft commercial restau-rant and bar. This was a mixed use building with a 1000 Sq. Ft. 2 bedroom condo on the top level. This project has a full basementand a wood framed addition with extensive cement & brick work. The existing 100 yr old structure was saved from falling over, asthe blue stone foundation was slowly sinking and required extensive bracing during construction. The new addition and under-pinning of the foundation was designed so it would prevent the building from having any further movement.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS LATORRE CONSTRUCTION 2003-2013

208 7th St., Jersey City, NJ (2009)

This projected consisted of two units being completely demolished and rebuilt with all new framing and finishes. A new wooden deck was also built in the rear yard.

56 Monitor St., Jersey City, NJ (2007-2008)

This 6 family building located near the Liberty State Park Light Rail Station was a complete renovation of all units with a newexterior egress stairway and large balconies on each level. Since it was a total rehabilitation, there were many design opportu-nities in the layout of the units and hallway. These units featured custom finishes with an open layout and exposed brick walls.The balconies have amazing views of the statue of liberty and manhattan. This building caused a spark in development in the surrounding area with other developers.

230 5th St., Jersey City, NJ (2006-2007)

This single family building located in downtown Jersey City was a complete rehabilitation and required extensive structural repair. The existing walls were rotted and there was no foundation. The construction process included complete demolition of all interior walls, new underpinned foundations, and raising the structure with heavy duty jacks. This home had extremely high end finishes and detailed trim work. The upper floor was turned into a master bedroom loft and the basement was finished with two additional bedrooms. The main floor featured an open kitchen, living and dining area.


This 6 family building located in downtown Jersey City was a complete renovation of all units with a new 25’ x 40’ addition withlarge balconies on each level. This new wood framed addition required a large amount of excavation and foundation work and was also designed to prevent the rear of the existing building from sagging. These units featured large bedrooms, custom finishes, an open layout and exposed brick walls. This building set a record in downtown Jersey City for selling at the highestamount per square foot at that time.


This 6 family building located in downtown Jersey City was a complete renovation of all units. All existing interior walls weredemolished, exccept for the hallway and stairs. The new layout featured a large open space for the dining and living areas withbeautiful marble walls up to the skylight on the third floor. There was also high end trim work throughout the building, includingthe common areas.

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