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Augusto Uriona's Portfolio (Selected Works)

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My earliest exposure to architecture came through my father, a construction professional who specialized in hotel renovations. As a child, I often accompanied him to job sites, where I was surrounded by floor plans, blueprints, and the tangible process of transforming spaces. These early experiences ignited my fascination with design and construction, laying the foundation for my future career.

Initially, I pursued a degree in Environmental Biology at Clemson University, drawn to the sciences. However, it quickly became clear that my true passion lay elsewhere. As someone who has always been creatively inclined, I realized that design was where my heart truly belonged. I’m captivated by the power of architecture to shape experiences and impact lives.

Architecture is more than just creating buildings. It’s about constructing spaces that resonate with people and reflect the culture, history, and aspirations of the communities they serve. It’s about designing environments that are not only functional but also meaningful and lasting. I aspire to create work that makes a positive impact, blending innovation with respect for the cultural context, and leaving a legacy that enhances the lives of those who interact with it.

Spice Sound & Spirit

ARCH 4200 | Spring 2025 | Amy Trick | Food Insecurtity

in America

For Synthesis Studio, my partner and I addressed food insecurity in New Orleans through a workforce development center. After an in-depth site analysis, we decided to create pathways into the city’s growing hospitality industries through a workforce development center, targeting individuals without high school diplomas. The project integrated local culture through training programs in spice cultivation, music production, and spirit distillation.

PRODUCTION FLOOR NOLAFUNERAL PROCESSION

PACKAGING AND BOTTLING

SPICE PATH DIAGRAM

MUSIC PATH DIAGRAM

DISTILLATION PATH DIAGRAM

OUTDOOR EATING

BAR PATIO GATHERING AREA

POLYCARBONATE

STEEL TRUSS SYSTEM

WALL DETAIL

WOOD SLAT FACADE

LIGHT WOOD FRAMING

CONCRETE SLAB

METAL DECKING

STEEL I-BEAMS

STEEL C-CHANNELS

STEEL COLUMNS INSULATION

CONCRETE FOUNDATION

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

Inspired by the nearby shotgun houses of the Tremé neighborhood, the development center extends horizontally across the site. Public spaces face the quieter residential edge, while production zones buffer noise from the adjacent freeway. Greenhouses are oriented along the sun path, and the bar anchors the edge near the cemetery to support gatherings following traditional funeral processions. Polycarbonate panels, supported by a steel frame, truss system, and metal decking, form the primary envelope to allow filtered transparency that connects local residents to the cultural production occurring within.

SECTION CUT

OUT and About

ARCH 4104 | Fall 2025 | Christine Kelley | Integrated Design Studio

During Integrated Design Studio I focused on a public library situated along Alexandria’s waterfront. Recognizing the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia region as home to one of the nation’s most active LGBTQ+ communities, my proposal explored the library as a cultural anchor dedicated to preserving and celebrating LGBTQ+ history and identity.

FLOOR & BEAM DETAIL
CURTAIN WALL DETAIL

In response to the site’s flood risk, the ground level is constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, while the upper two floors utilize a mass timber structural system. A 15’x20’ structural grid organizes the column layout to efficiently support CLT floor plates and provide programmatic flexibility. Spatial planning encourages interaction between active community members and visitors, challenging social stereotypes through adaptable academic environments and a series of exterior therapy pods that extend learning and wellness into the landscape.

7 Gardens Tower

ARCH 3500 | Fall 2023 | Juilie Wilkerson | Post-Covid Workplace

In Intro to Urban Contexts studio, my partner and I proposed a community-focused facility tower integrated within an office complex in Manhattan. Following a third-space city parti analysis, the building’s program and spatial hierarchy were developed to prioritize collective interaction and shared experience within the workplace. A central tower form was conceptually informed by the iconic “A” figure positioned above Central Park, establishing a vertical anchor within the composition.

EGRESS DIAGRAM
GREENSPACE DIAGRAM
CORE DIAGRAM
ZONING DIAGRAM
CORE CIRCULATION

EXTERIOR ROOFTOP

MOVEMENT STUDIO

A central communal “hearth” served as the social core, while seven distinct “backyard” gardens offered varied environments for gathering, reflection, and informal collaboration. These seven gardens draw inspiration from the seven-block sequence of park spaces in Lower Manhattan and the High Line. Together, these elements extend the workspace beyond conventional boundaries,

BUILDING AXONOMETRIC

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