ISELA EDITH LOPEZ

( ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO )

TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN

( ABOUT ME )

MY NAME IS ISELA LOPEZ. I AM A GRADUATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL + DESIGN PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORA-DO, WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ARCHITECTURE. AS A YOUNG DESIGNER, I HAVE PRIMARILY DEVELOPED MY SKILLS AS AN ARCHITECT. MY EDUCATION AT CU ALLOWED ME TO IMMERSE MYSELF IN VARIED DISCIPLINES, SUCH AS URBAN PLANNING, RESEARCH-BASED DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN.I AM FIERCLY PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL THINGS DESIGN. I BELIEVE STRONGLY IN LOOKING BEYOND THE ARCHITECTURE. I STRIVE TO CREATE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FUNCTION, EXPERIENCE AND DETAIL. I AM ADAPTABLE, MUCH LIKE MY DESIGNS, AND AM COMFORTABLE WORK-ING OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE. I BELIEVE, AT MY CORE, THAT THE BEST RESULTS OFTEN COME FROM UNEXPECTED AND/OR UNCONVENTIONAL MEANS. I FIND FUFILLMENT IN GUIDING PROJECTS FROM THEIR CONCEPTUAL STAGES THROUGH TO COMPLETION AS DETAILED, FUNCTIONAL DESIGNS. I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY WORK.

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NEW SCHOOL OFARCHITECTURE+DESIGN

INNOVATIVE HQ

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THROUGH THE USE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, I HAVE CREATED OCULI SPACES THAT FOSTER COLLABORATION, CREATIVE THINKING, AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR. IN THE CITY OF BOULDER, CO.

THE NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ILLUSTRATES HOW THE USE OF TRANSPARENCY IN MATERIALITY CAN EXPOSE KEY SPACES IN WHICH STUDENTS PRODUCE CREATIVITY, CHARACTER, AND PRODUCT ON THE CU BOULDER CAMPUS.

THE MESH CENTER ILLUSTRATES INTER-LOCKING AND INTERWOVEN ARRANGE-MENT OF SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION WITHIN THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LOHI, CO.

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THE NEW SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ILLUSTRATES HOW THE USE OF TRANSPARENCY IN MATERIALITY CAN EXPOSE KEY SPACES IN WHICH STUDENTS PRODUCE CREATIVITY, CHARACTER, AND PRODUCT ON THE CU BOULDER CAMPUS.

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INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE

MATHEMATICS, OR

WRITING AND CRITICAL

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I

WORLD HISTORY OF

ARCHITECTURE

PHYSICS FOR ARCHITECTS

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ANALYTICAL

WRITING GENERAL ED

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

OF BUILDING

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SEISMIC

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GENERAL EDUCATION

GENERAL ED.

DESIGN FOR THE

THERMAL &

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ARCHITECTURAL

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DESIGN OF BUILDING

STRUCTURES

GENERAL EDUCATION

GENERAL ED.

COND SEMESTER

ARCHITECTURAL

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DESIGN FOR THE

LUMINOUS AND

SONIC ENVIRONMENT

ARCHITECTURAL

TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL EDUCATION

GENERAL ED.

FOURTH YEAR

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ARCHITECTURE:

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:

PRE-DESIGN,

PROJECT AND OFFICE

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SECOND SEMESTER

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ARCH 402BL 6

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:

LEGAL AND ECONOMIC

CONTEXT, PROJECT

DOCUMENTATION

ARCHITECTURE HISTORY

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

The NEW professional undergraduate

program AT THE UNIVERSITY OF

COLORADO AT BOULDER is designed to

provide an exceptional university

education as well as comprehensive

preparation for entry into a

competitive and challenging career.

Studies in architecture and other basic

disciplines are undertaken in parallel

throughout the FOUR YEAR program.

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The new school of Architecture + design exposes spaces through a louver system. Public spaces are easily transformed The New School of Architecture + design highlights the students work and creative process through the mechanical system of louvers.

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BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INNOVATIVE HQ

THE 13 ENTITIES THAT OCCUPY THE CAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BOULDER COLORADO REPRESENT INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SUPPORT AND SUCESS.THEY LEAD INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO BUILD A SMART, THRIVING ECONOMY. FROM ESTABLISHING SMALL ORGANIZATIONS TO HIGH TECH START-UPS TO NATURAL FOOD COMPANIES, THEY REPRESENT THE BREADTH OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY THAT CHARACTERIZ-ES BOULDER’S ECONOMY. MOVING FORWARD THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN REBUILDING THEIR EXISTING LOCATION AT 2240 PEARL STREET. THEY ARE IN NEED OF A PLACE IN WHICH INNOVATION NOT ONLY REPRESENTS THEIR REPUTATION BUT ALSO THEIR OVERALL HEADQUARTERS IN BOULDER COLORADO.

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THROUGH THE USE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, I HAVE CREATED OCULI SPACES THAT FOSTER COLLABORA-TION, CREATIVE THINKING, AND INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR. IN THE CITY OF BOULDER, CO.

12” concrete foundation

2” EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

4” EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

10” Concrete floor slab

1’ floor pedistals

2’x2’ Floor tiles

3/8” Curved cast glass

1/64” thick 4’x8’ Titanium Panels

STEEL WINDOW FASTNERS/PANEL SUPPORTS

10” ROUND HVAC AIR DUCT

12” ROUND CONCRETE COLUMN

ROOF PEDISTALS

SLOPED TERRACE FLOORING

32” CONCRETE PARAPET/TERRACE RAILING

4x8 laser cut titanium panels

3/8” CUrved Glass Panels (3’ sections)

desired pattern

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STRUCTURE +MATERIALS

SPACIAL ANALYSISINITIAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS

BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BIBA

BOULDER CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU

INNOVATIVE CENTER

CO-LABS

BOULDER INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

6000 SQFT27 PEOPLE

8 PEOPLE

3.5 PEOPLE

6 PEOPLE

12 PEOPLE

440 SQFT200 SQFT

12.5 PEOPLE

5.5 PEOPLE

2550 SQFT

240 SQFT

600 SQFT

10.5 PEOPLE

1900 SQFT

875 SQFT

NATURALY BOULDER

SBDCCAMT COLORADO ASS. FOR MANUFACTURING + TECHNOLOGY

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPACE

1 PERSON100 SQFT

E-SPACE

DOWNTOWN BOULDER3 PEOPLE 600 SQFT

2/3 OPEN WORKSPACES

1/3 SMALL OFFICES (1 MED. SIZE

NEED FOR COLLABORATION AREAS

5 OFFICES

2 OPEN WORKSHOP SPACES

RECEPTION AREA

3-4 SPACES W/ DESKS + DOORS

2 LOCKABLE OFFICES

3 CUBICLES FOR START-UPS

2 INDIVIDUAL OFFICES

4 SHARED OFFICES

2-3 EMPLOYEES

SUMMER-FALL VISITOR CENTER

1000 SQFT

600 SQFT

200 SQFT

300 sqft

400 SQFT

2000 SQFT

800 SQFT

400 SQFT

200 SQFT

50 SQFT

3500 SQFT

24 person board room

18 person board room

1300 SQFT

32 person board room

14 person board room

8 person collaboration room

4 person collaboration room

1 person station

150 person rooftop space

400 person event/auditorium

kitchen

copy/print/RECEPTION

storage + bike parking

SIZES OF SUGGESTED SPACES PROPOSED BUILDING SPACES

2000 SQFT

2000 SQFT

MEETING/conference rooms

3500 SQFT

auditorium

flexible/multipurpose

2500 SQFTauditorium

800 SQFTcollaboration

200 SQFTreception

600 SQFTreception

500 SQFTstorage

300 SQFTkitchen

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mass solar exposure green space circulation terracenatural light

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TERRACE: ALLOWS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION WITHIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE INNOVATIVE HQ.

PRIVATE / INDEPENDENT SPACEOFFICE: ENCLOSED INDEPENDENT OFFICE FOR PRIVATE USE. IDEAL SPACES FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A MORE PRIVATE SPACE TO WORK AND SETTLE IN FOR WHATEVER TIME FRAME THEY MAY NEED.

RECEPTION: IS A WELCOMING SPACE/ LOUNGE ARE FOR INFORMATION AND INQUIRES WITH THE INNOVATIVE HQ.

OCULUS 3: LIGHTWELL AND MEETING ROOM.

OCULUS 2: MAIN CIRCULATION CONSIST OF AN ELEVATOR AND STAIRCASE.

OCULUS 1: IS LIT BY A LIGHT WELL FROM THE ROOF TOP THAT BRINGS LIGHT INTO THE GROUND LEVEL, LEVEL 1, AND LEVEL 2. THE OCULUS ALSO LIGHTS UP AN INTERIOR GREEN SPACE. IT BRINGS LIFE TO THE BUILDING AND ITS SURROUNDING PRIVATE OFFICES.

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RETHINK, THE ARCHITECTURE OF LEARNING

INNOVATIVE SEATING

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MESH03THE MESH CENTER ILLUSTRATES INTERLOCKING AND INTERWOVEN ARRANGEMENT OF SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING, CREATIVI-TY, AND SOCIALIZATION WITHIN THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LOHI, CO.

SITE: AT W 33RD AND OSAGE STREET. DENVER , COLORADO.

AN INTERWOVEN ,INTERLOCKING , SOCIAL LINK.

73. AVERAGE WHITE COLLAR JOBS26. AVERAGE BLUE COLLAR JOBS

36,000$ AVERGAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

35. AVERAGE AGE GROUP51. AVERAGE MALE RESIDENTS48. AVERAGE FEMALE RESIDENTS

THERE IS A TYPE OF MESHING TO BE NOTED IN THE RANGE OF INCOME, RELATIONSHIP STATUS , AND SURROUNDING ARCHITECTURE.

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

W 33RD AND OSAGE STREET. DENVER , COLORADO.

EXISTING VEGITATION + PARK SPACE.

PROPERTY VALUE

SITE ANALYSIS

$800K-1,000K

$600K-800K

$400K-600K

$200-400K

THE FACTS

23. AVERAGE HOMES WITH KIDS2.4. AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE

35. AVERAGE SINGLE RESIDENTS48. AVERAGE MARRIED RESIDENTS10. AVERAGE DIVORCED RESIDENTS03. AVERAGE WIDOWED RESIDENTS

THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS DESIGNED TO CREATE THREE DIFFERENT SPACES . ONE OF LEARNING, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIALIZATION. THESE THREE SPACES STAY TRUE TO THE IDEA OF MESHING. THREE DISTICT AREAS THAT ALLOW INTERACTION, EXPRESSION, AND LEARNING NEW THINGS . VARIOUS CULTUES, BACKROUNDS, AGES, AND FAMILIES CAN COME TOGETHER IN THESE SPACES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY . EACH INDIVIDUAL BRINGS SOMETHING NEW TO THE COMMUNITY. FROM KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SUSTAINABILIY, CREATIVITY, AND LIFE HISTORY. THE BUILDING IS A PLACE OF COMING TOGETHER AS THE PEIECES OF MESH DO.

IT IS GIVEN THAT THIS COMMUNITY CENTER IS A PLACE FOR ALL OF THE RESI-DENTS OF LOHI TO COME TOGETHER. HOWEVER WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM AN OTHER COMMUNITY IS THAT THIS ONE IS ALL ABOUT CREATING UNITY. UNITY MUCH LIKE MESH CREATES A STRONG MATERIAL AND IN THIS CASE A STRONG COMMUNITY . THE COMMUNITY CENTER BECOMES A PLACE WHERE ALL CULTERS , AGES, AND FAMILIES COME TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, SEEK FRIENDSHIP , MAKE MEMORIES AND ABOVE ALL DO THINGS AS A COMMU-NITY. IN THIS CENTER THEY CAN ALL GATHER AS FRIENDS, PARENTS, CLASS-MATES, AND FAMILY. IT IS THE COMING TOGETHER OF VARIOUS CHARACTERS.

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Mesh is a center for the community of Lohi Colorado. A place that brings diverse backgrounds and creative expression together less than one roof. Mesh is designed to create �exible spaces for creativity, learning, and socialization.