Architecture Portfolio by andreacaudillo

Architecture

Andrea Caudillo

Portfolio

Education

Oklahoma State University Expected Graduation May 2026

Bachelor of Architecture

Minor in Entrepreneurship of Architecture

About Me

Acaudillo2013@gmail.com 405-662-8705

Westmoore High School Graduated Honors 2021

Moore Norman Technology Center

Pre-engineering

August 2016 - May 2020

Work Experience

Oklahoma State University Store January 2022 - Present Apparel Associate

Schemmer

Architecture Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

Pub W May 2022 - August 2022 Server

Old Navy October 2020 - August 2021

Sales Associate / Asset Protection Lead

The Backyard

The Edmon Low Library is an icon for Oklahoma State University. Arguably the most picturesque view on campus, the formal gardens stretch before the towering front facade. The formal gardens in their precise and well manicured beauty are used for events such as grad photos and group celebrations that want to be photographed in front of the impressive building that has come to symbolize OSU. The formal gardens also serve as a form of “front yard” for the library, and give a beautiful view of the building from the street. In a similar sense, we decided that our site, located behind Edmon Low, would be conceptualized to function and embody the spirit of the backyard of campus. With the incorporation of sculptures by Richard Serra, we prioritized his view of making art to “fulfill in each of us something we lack”. Currently, this site on campus is experienced as little more than just a means to get from one class to the next. This project is about fulfilling the need for an outdoor space that is laid back and welcoming; that creates opportunities for people to both gather and ponder individual experiences.

Serra’s balance of geometric and organic circumstances in his sculptures sets the precedent for the varying forms in our design. With the use of both rigid and fluid sculptures located around the site, we tie the two experiences together in the geometry of our five wooden decks, as well as the direct yet ambling pathways that circulate throughout.

Backyard: Site Plan

House: Library

Front Yard: Formal Lawn

Formal Gardens

Sculpture Perspective

Deck Perspective

A. Yoga/exercise classes

B. Story time

C. Studying sessions/Relaxing

D. Camp Fire

E. Cookout/Party

Misconception

When walking on campus everything has a similar feeling. Although this site is meant to have that sense of a backyard different from the rest of the campus, especially the formal gardens. The backyard is to give comfort to all the students. In most backyards, you have a shed usually used for storage. For this site, the shed is a place to go in and enjoy. It’s a place you can relax inside or outside.

As you walk up you see it as a square box with a gable roof like any other shed. When you walk in you are fairly surprised with a different feeling. This perception you had of the building from the outside is so different. Inside are these curved walls you didn’t expect. All you can see are these oddly curved walls all around. Every room you walk into has curved walls

around you. What is such a different experience is the main gallery space. It’s only curved walls but on one side is a polycarbonate facade. It’s different than glass. As glass, you can see through the crystal clear this is different it has the effect of being clear but not that you can see through to the other side. This facade floods the gallery space with lots of light.

From the inside, you have this giant facade that brings the light inside but on the opposite of the facade is something different. Is wood paneling and shaded space it’s a place where you can sit and relax. It’s this feeling of a porch back home. It’s different than being on the inside. The inside has more of a formality with the paintings and sculptures but out here it’s a place you can decompress and take a moment to yourself while the world keeps moving.

Section Cut 1/16”

Front Elevation 1/8”

Steam School

1st Floor

The Front Porch

The Front Porch Project aims to create a collective residential space on a smaller and more personalized scale. Living Double is about two user groups inhabiting a structure within a single-family neighborhood located in OKC’s Asian District. The first floor is designed with a Fixed Income Elderly user in mind and includes ample space for accessibility and places for hobbies and storage. The second floor is inhabited by a Dual Income No Kids couple and includes a main balcony for hosting friends and a smaller balcony accessed from the home office. The rotation of the second floor has the intention of optimizing privacy and creating separate entryways. While these two user groups have different needs and lifestyles, there are also design considerations applied to bring them together. The front porch, bordered by arched brick, is a place for elderly and DINKS for rest and converse: a shared experience for sharing experiences. Additionally, the central gardens are meant for both users to engage in mild and rewarding activity while enjoying the outdoors. These spaces facilitate companionship and support for both groups, as well as offering respite from work or loneliness.

Pulled Apart

Located across the street from OKC’s Scissortail Park. The structure consists of two distinct towers, which are physically separated but united by a central bridge, embodying the concept of pushing and pulling. This design serves as a metaphor for the balance between individuality and community. The building’s layout encourages community interaction, with the first floor offering public spaces such as shops or restaurants, inviting both locals and visitors to engage with the space. The remainder of the building, is reserved for residents, creating a sense of exclusivity while maintaining a connection to the surrounding community. Each floor is designed to foster moments of gathering and interaction, allowing residents and visitors to experience a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere. This innovative design not only prioritizes connectivity between the public and private spheres but also creates a lasting bond with the community and the natural landscape.

4TH FLOOR 1”=10’

1ST FLOOR 1”=10’