PORTFOLIO Andrea Garcia-Rangel Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2021-2025
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Rare Book Archive
NOMA Nest
Willow Elementary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fifteen Minute Marquette
By-Passing Skin
Tejido
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01 Milwaukee Rare Book Archive 2024 Comprehensive Design Studio Location|Milwaukee Programs|Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
The Milwaukee City Archive project fosters community engagement and accessibility. Adjacent to City Hall, it serves as a cultural and educational hub, offering access to historical books, manuscripts, and photographs. A gallery space and an independent coffee shop further enrich its inviting public atmosphere. Seamlessly integrating functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics within its urban surroundings. The exterior facades are cladded in grantique stone placed in a brick pattern, complementing neighboring buildings while standing out with its darker tone. Ultimately, this project embodies the philosophy that simplicity and functionality create lasting beauty, establishing an enduring and resource efficient landmark for the community. 4
Exploded Axonometric Diagram Sawtooth Roof System
Steel Structural System Radiant Flooring
Structural Glass Flooring
Krukowski Grantique Stone
Wood Wall Paneling
The archive is constructed with a steel frame structure and concrete floor slabs embedded with radiant heating coils. The exterior is clad in Krukowski dark Aqua Grantique, cut into narrow pieces and laid in a brick-like pattern.
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Floor Plans
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Ground Plan + Site Plan Scale:1/8”=1’
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Second Floor Plan Scale: 1/8”=1’
Third Floor Plan Scale: 1/8”=1’
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Exploded Section Drawing Axonometric Diagram
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Construction Details 1 2 3 4
Roof and Skylight Detail A.7 Scale: 1 1/2”= 1’
Corner Detail
Interior Finish
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1.Metal Roofing
Steel Stud Wall
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Air,Water,Vapor Barrier
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2.Underlayment 3. 3/8” Sheating
Smart CI Clips
4.6” Insulation
6” Insulation 5.Vapor Control
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Air Cavity
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6.Steel Decking
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7.Steel I Beam
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3-1/2” Gneiss Stone
8.Interior Finish 9.Wood Blocking 10.Sealant and Backer Rods 11.Flashing 12.FreMarq Mullion 13.Surface 1: Anti Bird Collision Coating 14.Surface2: Low E-Coating 15.Surface 3: Frit Pattern for Solar Gain Reduction 16.Steel Angle 17.Clip Angle 18.Mechanical
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Glass Floor A.8 Scale: 1 1/2”= 1’ 1.4.5” Glass Floor 2.Space Membe4 3.Silicone Cushion 4.Perimeter Member
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5. Decking
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8.Clip Angle
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Given the steady foot traffic in this part of the city, from nearby offices and casual strollers, the space was designed to act as a natural gathering point. During the early design phases, the focus was on creating a welcoming entrance that would draw people in, whether or not they were visiting the archive. The intent was to encourage passersby to stop, enjoy the seating areas, or grab a coffee, making it accessible from both the north side of the building and from within the archive itself.
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Rendering #1 This rendering depicts a welcoming entry plaza that bridges the street and interior spaces through a covered, pedestrian-focused environment. A palette of dark masonry and warm wood elements creates contrast and material depth, while glazing maintains visual openness and safety. Integrated seating, bike parking, and planting support everyday use and encourage social interaction, reinforcing the plaza as an active, inclusive threshold rather than a simple point of entry.
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Exploded Exp Rendering ploded Axonometric A#2 xonometric D Diagram iagram Archive features a two-story atrium functioning as the main lobby and central gathering space, creating visual and spatial connections to the second-floor offices above.
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Rendering #3 Interior rendering of the thirdfloor reading room, defined by a sawtooth roof that brings in natural light and doubles as a light well for the building. A glass floor visually connects the space to the lobby below, while warm wood paneling softens the materiality and creates an inviting atmosphere
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02 The NOMA Nest 2021 NOMA Design Competition Location|Detroit, Michigan Programs|Rhino, llustrator, Photoshop Contributers| Danya Hani Almoghrabi, Natalie Ann Kuehl, Maysam Jamal Abdeljaber, Moctezuma Lopez
The 2021 NOMA design competition was located in Detroit, Michigan. As a team we were given the challenge to create a master plan for a complete community with the NOMA Legacy Headquarters as the anchor. Within this community we had to also consider access to jobs, shopping, learning, open space, recreation, along with other amenities and services.
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Concept Development — Translating Site Forces into Form and Program
Black communities in America have historically had the highest unemployment rates, with the current Black unemployment rate in Michigan at 8.2% (USBLS). Additionally, the demolition of the Brewster-Douglas Projects led to the displacement of the Douglas community and their homes. The NOMA Nest aims to support the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community by providing flexible spaces for businesses, affordable housing, and family support resources that are designed to help individuals rebuild their neighborhood. 15
Site Plan
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Townhome Elevation Drawing
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NOMA Headquarters First Floor Plan
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Sample Housing Second Floor Plan
The NOMA Nest creates a home for all people within the community by inviting individuals to socialize in basketball courts, skateboarding parks, outdoor picnic areas, a rooftop fitness space, and rooftop gardens that are all connected to the NOMA headquarters and courtyard which acts as a central hub for the community. 19
Final Renderings — Community + Identity
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Final Renderings — Community + Identity
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03 Willow Elementary 2023 Architecture Design Studio II Location|Milwaukee Programs|Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator Contributers|Abigail Heyroth
Our proposed elementary school design concept draws inspiration from the nurturing qualities of a tree, creating an environment that ties into nature. This concept aims to provide a holistic and enriching educational experience
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Site Analysis y
Milwaukee River Site
1311 E Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Prelimary Sketches and Concept Models Early studies explored spatial forms that balanced circulation efficiency with playful, exploratory environments for children.
Rooted in the metaphor of a tree, the final design branches outward to foster growth, connection, and discovery through light-filled, nature integrated learning spaces.
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Site Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
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Physical Model Photos
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Rendering of Outdoor Classroom
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04 Fifteen Minute Marquette 2024 Architecture of Belonging Location|Milwaukee Programs|Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator Contributers|Sela Fossum, Landen Cowell, Aaron Duenk
As a group we individually designed spaces that foster inclusiveness and involvement for Marquette’s campus. The goal was to promote social connection, student success, and community engagement while strengthening Marquette University’s role as a gateway to Milwaukee.
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Hop Map Proposal Marquette University’s role as a gateway to Milwaukee. By embracing the 15-minute city concept, we propose enhancing pedestrian and bike networks, improving public transit by extending the Hop Line to spur real estate growth and integrate academic life with the city’s vibrant urban energy.
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Urban Farm Proposal
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Rendering of the Community Garden
Rendering of the community garden nestled between the two urban farm structures, providing a quiet retreat for gathering and growth. 3333
NFT System Lettuce Growth Diagram
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Rendering of Entrance Plaza
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Interior Rendering of the Hydroponic Systems
Inside the hydroponic systems, where sustainable food meets hands-on education for the Marquette community.
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05 By-Passing Skin 2023 Building Construction Location|Milwaukee Programs|AutoCAD, Rhino, llustrator Detail A
Detail B
Detail C
he project seen here involves designing a typical bay of a glass clad steel frame for a reading room on a small college campus facing a river. This south facade will feature a 1” insulating glass that provides a view to the river while managing solar gain and glare. The adjacent west wall is a 20” masonry wall. The section drawing incorporates a mechanical strategy to prevent down drafting off the glass and addresses heating, cooling, and ventilation for the reading area. The design will utilize a singular vertical aluminum element, specifically Kawneer’s 1600 wall system mullion “162-002” , with a wind design loading 30 PSF for double twin span.
Elevation 3/8”=1’
Section 3/8”=1’
Here we see this illustrated in a typical bay elevation, a wall section, and a plan section all scaled at 3/8”=1’. On the following page there are three details highlighting different parts of the section drawing, all drawn at 1 1/2”=1’. Plan 3/8”=1’
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Black Silicone Adhesive Kawneer's 1600 Wall System 1 Mullion "162-002"
Detail A 1 1/2"=1'
Sealant and Backer Rod Insulation
Desiccant Beads
HVAC Vent
Floor Slabs W/Radiant Heating/Cooling Concrete Slab
Flashing
Insulation Green Roof
Kawneer's 1600 Wall System 1 Mullion "162-002"
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Concrete Footing
CW Slip Connection
HVAC Duct
18" Deep Steel I Beam
Wood Blocking
Detail C 1 1/2"=1' 3" Rigid Insulation
Surface 1: Anti Bird Collision Glass Coating
Surface 3: frit pattern on glass for solar gain reduction
Celvis
Anchoring
Surface 2: Low E-Coating
Detail B 1 1/2"=1'
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06 Tejido 2020 Architectural Making I Location|Milwaukee Programs|Photoshop, Inventor
“Tejido” was a chair design exercise for my Architectural Making 1 class, this upholstered barstool I designed was something that represented my Mexican culture and I took this opportunity to create something that would represent the beauty of it. At first glance this chairs attention grabber is the design of the seat and backrest. These two pieces were created using a classic Mexican method that is found in their own traditional handcrafted chairs. This method is called “tejiendo” which translates to “weaving”. In Mexico when you come across these vintage chairs the “tejido” is created by using “mecate” (a rough type of rope) to form the seats of the chairs. Here, due to the small scale of it I used yarn to achieve the look of it. The artwork incorporated onto the backrest and cross bars is Mexican folk art.
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