Architecture_Portfolio_Darelis_Flores

ARCHITECTURE

PORTFOLIO

DARELIS FLORES ZAYAS

email: darelisflores004@gmail.com

phone: 787 628 9423

EDUCATION

2022

Felix Varela Senior High School High School Diploma

2022-Present Florida International University Masters in Architecture

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: Proficient

SPANISH: Proficient SOFTWARE

AUTOCAD

RHINO

D5 RENDER

REVIT

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

ADOBE INDESIGN

EXPERIENCE

DRAFTER 2023 (4 MONTHS)

MA. ENGINEERING SOLUTION, CORP.

• Assisted in the design and drafting of a cafeteria construction project.

• Produced and corrected technical drawings both digitally (AutoCAD, Rhino) and manually.

• Collaborated closely with the architect to ensure design accuracy.

PRIVATE TUTOR ONLINE 2020-2022

• Tutored students in Algebra, Trigonometry, and Essay Writing.

• Helped learners improve academic performance through personalized strategies.

BRAND PROMOTER OCT 2024-PRESENT PIRQ

• Conduct in-store product promotions and customer engagement

• Represent brands professionally and communicate product value

• Support sales through demonstrations and sampling

EVENT

COORDINATOR 2022-2024

Volunteer,Pneuma Church

• Managed social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube).

• Designed digital content to increase community engagement.

• Organized large-scale conferences and youth retreats.

INFILL HOUSING CARRIAGE HOUSE

ECO SPIRAL TOWERS BRICKELL ATHLETIC CLUB

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01 INFILL HOUSING

Savannah, Georgia

Organized around a clear modular grid that shapes both its structure and façade expression. Alternating brick and wood panels create a rhythmic pattern that reflects interior functions while responding to privacy and urban context. Wooden louvers align with larger openings in public living areas, providing shading and enclosure, while smaller recessed windows define more private zones.

The ground floor activates the street with a public café and residential lobby, establishing a dynamic transition between city and home. Above, one- and two-bedroom units are arranged across three levels, and a walkable rooftop offers shared green space and panoramic views.

SITE MAP

MASSING DIAGRAM

FACADE DIAGRAM

ROOFTOP

ROOFTOP VENUE BBQ AREA

BONFIRE

FOURTH FLOOR

2 ROOMS APT.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

LAUNDRY ROOM

BATHROOMS (2)

BEDROOM (1)

LIVING ROOM

THIRD FLOOR

1 ROOM APT.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

LAUNDRY ROOM

BATHROOM (1)

BEDROOM (1)

LIVING ROOM

SECOND FLOOR

1 ROOM APT.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

LAUNDRY ROOM

BATHROOMS (2)

BEDROOM (1)

LIVING ROOM

GROUND FLOOR

LOBBY

COFFEE SHOP

GROUND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

FOURTH FLOOR ROOFTOP

02 CARRIAGE HOUSE

Savannah, Georgia

This two-story carriage house reinterprets Savannah’s historic character through a preserved brick and wood façade while introducing a contemporary open-plan interior.

Is conceived as a continuous open space, with the stair wrapping around the core to enhance vertical connection and spatial fluidity. A skylight brings natural light deep into the interior, emphasizing the openness of the space. The program includes a kitchen, dining area, pantry, extensive storage for a 500-book collection, a bedroom, and a bathroom, a garage, an a private outdoor garden.

SECOND FLOOR

03 ECO SPIRAL TOWERS

TOA PAYOH

WIND

The site connects directly to the Toa Payoh Park green network, extending its tree canopy, biodiversity, and pedestrian pathways into the project.

SUN PATH

The sun moves high along the east–west axis, creating strong afternoon heat from the west.

GREEN AREAS

Prevailing winds come mainly from the south and southeast, providing consistent natural ventilation across the site.

DIAGRAMS

MASSING FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION ROTATION OF FACADE

CORE

ROTATION STRATEGY

3RD FLOOR/22ND FLOOR

LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY

A resilient tropical landscape that filters water, cools the site, and strengthens biodiversity through layered, climate-adapted planting.

CENTRAL GARDEN WALK

Climate-adapted grasses and flowering plants bring seasonal color, guide circulation, and increase rain absorption.

BIODIVERSITY RIDGE

Native trees and shrubs create shade, support habitat, and cool the river edge through natural evapotranspiration.

ENTRANCE

GARDEN PLAZA

A feature tree anchors a lush planting island that provides shade, enhances arrival, and supports local pollinators.

RIVERBANK FILTRATION ZONE

Riparian planting filters collected rainwater, stabilizes the water edge, and forms a cooling corridor along the river.

04 BRICKELL ATHLETIC CLUB

DESCRIPTION

This mixed-use tower integrates retail, athletic, and residential programs into a vertically layered urban environment. The building is organized through stepped terraces and courtyard voids that enhance daylight, ventilation, and community interaction. Athletic and water-focused amenities activate the lower levels, while residential floors rise above, creating a balanced transition from active public space to private living. A comprehensive environmental strategy, including green walls, greywater reuse, geothermal columns, heliostat daylighting, and passive cooling systems, reduces energy demand while strengthening the building’s connection to climate and context. The project operates as both an urban wellness hub and a sustainable residential community.

GROUND FLOOR

RETAIL FLOOR

RESTAURANT FLOOR

ATHLETIC FLOOR (RUNNING TRACK |COURTS)