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Mnica Rivera Ortega

riveramonica92@gmail.com(787)461-7821

Bachellors in Environmental Design

Projects

Luminic Object

Funk Stops

Korvatunturi 99999

Funchitecture

The Tape

Hang Out Pavilion

Korvatunturi 99999year2014typelogistics center(competition)area140,000 sqftsiteOulu, Finland

Finnish tradition places Santa Claus in the mountains of Korvatunturi, surrounded by nature and hiding his workshops in the three peaks. The concept is to reinterpret the three peaks of Korvatunturi in three distinct triangular volumes. Existing already in the site is a diverse topography. This undisturbed natural space will house the independent structure of Santa Claus' room. From his room, Santa has views to the remaining two peaks. The bigger peak houses the oce functions and two workshops. The oces overlook the workshops spaces and are rotated to ensure each oce a view of the central area. This rotation causes the oces to look like jagged rock inside a mountain.The other peak houses functions aimed at visitors, such as a restaurant and a gift shop. Between these two volumes a valley is created. In the basement level, this valley serves as a connection between the two peaks, joining the areas of production to the packaging and distribution center. In the ground oor, this valley provides ample public space to enjoy warmer days. It is also the main path to approaching the project.

Massing Site Plan Program

Workshops

Gift Shop

Restaurant

Break rooms

Private Offices

Landscape OfficeLobby

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Combi-Wall7

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5 Large Conference Room

6 Landscape Office

7 Cleaning Room

8 Small Conference Room

9 Workshops/Break Rooms

10 Gift Shop

11 Loading Dock

The City of Dreams Pavilion competition aims to create a temporary structure to house summer activities in Governors Island. The challenge was to consider the construction and lifecycle of the materials used. We investigated the disposal of dierent materials in New York city and found that one of the most troubling wastes were from the fashion industry. For this reason, we chose hangers for our building material. Textiles are a big part of the problem, but how they are managed and presented are also a factor. Stores that make the switch to wood hangers are already contributing to lessen the wastes, so we want to urge others to follow suit. We wanted to create a self-supporting structure, so we started exploring dierent options for the hangers. Rotating the hangers allowed us to create hexagonal modules. These modules provided rigidity to the structure and also served as a guide for the pavilions composition. The module groups were arranged to create two main walls and a ceiling that connected the two. The hangers allow us to drill them and assemble them using only threaded rods and nuts. This makes the building process fast and eective. In fact, it only requires a few skilled volunteers and a set of wrenches. After the island closes for the season, the hangers are returned to the stores with badges signaling their participation in the construction and they will still be able to carry out their original purpose.

year2014typetemporary structure(competition)area540 sqftsiteGovernors Islandin collaboration withGnesis Rivera

of the clothes are imported and are HANDLED WITH PLASTIC HANGERS

90%

PLASTIC HANGERS3 month lifespan85% end up in landlls and release toxic substances.

WIRE HANGERS higher energy manufacturing processaccounts for 195 million pounds ofthe U.S. steel production90% end up in landlls WOOD HANGERS lower energy manufacturing processproduced from a renewable resource7+ year lifespan

of the citys waste stream includesCLOTHING AND TEXTILES

5%

World hanger waste amounts to

4.6 times the height of the Empire State building

01 Drill the hangers

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Stage construction:the structure of the stage will be composed of reused woodpallets. To create a smooth surfacefor performers, it will be covered by treated wood panels.

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01 Modules and project dimensionsroof bench wall

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year2014typemixed-use buildingarea140,000 sqftsiteLjubljana, Sloveniain collaboration withGnesis Rivera

The TapeThe Tape emerged from the observations of the Orto Tape Art installations performed by various slovenian artists. A myriad of artist created diverse works all unied by the use of tape. Taking into consideration the citys rich history, we decided to look at the project as a strand of tape uniting the old with the new. The central feature of the project is a ramp. The ramp reaches the main pedestrian street and calls visitors to enter the project. The run of the ramp links together the public programme such as shops, galleries and restaurants. The nal destination is the Old Rog factory, using its roof to give the residents and visitors a platform to enjoy the views of the Ljubljanica River.

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Artist StudiosGallery

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Reception with concierge

Public RestroomsAdministration OfficeElevators and VestibuleMulti-use Hall

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Grocery Shop Juice BarCoffee Shop

Shops2

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Art Shop

BookshopBarRestaurantMulti-use Hall

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Residential 6

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Floors 6 and 910ft

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View of Public Plaza

Rooftop View View of Loft Apartment

Floors 7 and 1010ft

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Bus stops need to be accessible for everyone they need shade, vegetation and entertainment incitements. Our proposal considers the addition of unexpected playful interactive components to multiple stops of the public transportation network, so that the city becomes some sort of full scale board game. The process of implementing the FUNKSTOPS system includes identifying locations within particular bus routes that support the idea of fun out our tropical city, where weather and climate are enjoyable all year long! Existing parks, fountains, gardens, bowling alleys, coee shops, ice cream parlors and family restaurants will tie into the playscape, in order to intensify the experience. The FUNKSTOP itself will consist of an assembly of modular games and interactive surfaces suitable for people of all ages. Dierent games will focus on stimulating a particular sense: sight, hearing, or touch. This is is inspired by how people with sensory impairments make the best possible use of their other senses. The set-up of the system is intended to take place in neglected bus stops. However, FUNKSTOPS are not exclusively for public transportation users; they are meant to become meeting and rest places for pedestrians.

year2013typeplayscape (competition entry)area378 sqftsitesan juan metropolitan areain collaboration withJanice Delgado and Recurso Ciudad

Tree selectionsmall/mediummature perennial leafshort range roots

structure + fittings120 = hexagon130 = heptagon135 = octagon

H 2 x W 19 x L 19wood + metal + tirefolding chairs

sliding chairs

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How to create seating with discarded tires?

1. reuse two discarded tires. Clean them up, and split then right down the middle.

2. cut around the exterior surface of the tires in order to get two sets of 20 in. strips like these.

3. insert the strips through the slits of the pre-fabricated 2 x 2 chair structure.

4. secure the strips with the provided fasteners, and enjoy this new piece of furniture!

steel structure

sliding chair

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upside down umbrella

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colortilea.001.01W 16 x L 3Yellow, non-fading100% recycled rubberResilient surface for high impact trafficInterlocking $10 USD

colortile.1a.001.02W 16 x L 16Purple, non-fading100% recycled rubberResilient surface for high impact trafficInterlocking $5USD

colortile.2a.001.03W 16 x L 3Magenta, non-fading100% recycled rubberResilient surface for high impact trafficInterlocking $4USD

mechanicalgames

lenses

sensorygames

adapters

adaptercapa.002.02W 5 x L 5

fillercapW 5 x L 5a.002.03

windspinnerb.001.01H 36

musicboxb.001.02H 4 x W 13 x 26

firewirec.001.03

H 33 x W 9x L 33

pinionwheelc.001.02

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tic tactoec.001.01

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wackylensd.001.01H 46

wackylens.2d.001.02H 46

wackylens.3d.001.03H 46

slidingnotesb.001.03

H 28 x W 2 x L 55

metalbaseA.002.01H 4 x D 2

year2013typeplaygroundArea480 sqftsiteSanturce, Puerto Ricoin collaboration withJanice Delgado

FunchitectureThe aim of the project was to design a temporary structure, taking into consideration the characteristics and specications of the materials chosen; where assembly diagrams were a crucial part of the process. At rst glance, we decided to work with pre-fabricated, low cost and easy to assemble materials. We envisioned a structure that was maximized for play with varying divisions to grab, climb, and jump from. Targeted for preschoolers, the rst concept was designed with the help of students and teachers of the Maternity School at UPR Rio Piedras. The main materials to be used were pvc tubes, ttings, and nylon netting.The playground has three areas: the active, recreation, and passive area.We placed these three areas into three rectangular prisms and we ended up with a 4.5 feet tall, 20 feet long by 8 feet wide prism covered with a net for added protection. The active area includes a series of steps, mesh and rock climbing walls to encourage climbing into the play zone. For the recreation area, we have inserted a 4 feet diameter "T" form pipe. This functions as a tunnel area where kids can nd their inner explorer. Finally, we have the passive area. Here the main concern was the lack of shaded areas, so we decided to keep the playground comfortable and cool with the use of vegetation.

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year2011typelighting design

Lamps are objects that provide articial light. They are composed of two parts: the bulb and the luminary. The bulb is responsible for producing the light while the luminary controls and distributes the light emitted. Taking this into consideration, the project required to determine the quality, key characteristics and the purpose of the luminary. The overall design of the luminary had to be compatible to the design principles of the architect chosen to study. In my case, I chose Zaha Hadid's Burnham Pavilion. I was inspired by the use of lightweight materials and the translation of natural forms to architectural spaces. I created three decorative luminaries inspired by marine life. To achieve the desired lighting eect, I added a base that would diuse light throughout the translucent paper material.

Burnham PavilionZaha Hadid Chicago, U.S.A.

marine lifelightweight materials

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LED BULB40W

to electrical outlet

whiteposterboard

steel wire

Lighting System

Materials

portada e indice copy01 KORVATUNTURI copy02HANGOUT PAVILION copy03THE TAPE copy04 FUNK STOPS copy05 FUNCHITECTURE copy06 LUMINIC OBJECT copy