Architecture Portfolio Karina Alcala by Karina

2017 - 2020

KARINA ALCALA

KARINA ALCALA ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

SELECTED WORKS FROM TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE AND TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS OF ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Addressed social issues and designed a dormitory to facilitate easier access for students from Ciudad Juarez to travel to TTU El Paso.

MODEL: PIANO WIRE & PLEXI

SECTIONS

EXPLODED AXO WITH FIBER GLASS ROOF

FIBER GLASS ROOF BASED ON HAND DRAWN STUDIES

As rigid as flexible: concept of an armature made of wood dowels forming hexagons

It gives a sensation of rigidity. Yet, it is fragile and flexible due to the string connections between each wood dowel.

WOOD DOWELS + STRING

FRONT VIEW

The color plaza is Reclaiming this deserted downtown area as usable public space and reconnecting the arts district with the Buddy Holly. The pavillion itself is a place for events and a focal point.

PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN STRATEGIES:

• The level change of the edges around the centered sunken area create an emphasis and contrast therefore creating multiple stages.

• The ramps are mainly to be used as circulation but are slightly sloped enough to be comfortable as a sitting area.

• Daily activities happen such as a place for photography, food trucks. Outdoor market everyother week.

• Implementing a conection from east to west

• Collecting rainwater / Creates event

• Trees provide shading from south and west sun

• Pavillion position and height cast a long shadow towards the sunken area and outdoor market.

• Trees and sunken area provide wind protection

SITE PLAN

VIEW FROM TEXAS AVE

VIEW FROM WAL

STRUCTURE

SECONDARY STRUCTURE

PRIMARY STRUCTURE

COLORED TINTED GLASS

“V” SHAPED BEAMS

STEEL COLUMNS

CABLES IN TENSION

Beam and column connection Beam and fiber glass pannel bolted

Column goes directly into floor

student(s)

KARINA ALCALA + SEIDY DIAZ DE LEON

Karina.alcala@ttu.edu [Section 501]

Seidy.diaz@ttu.edu {Section 501]

Project 2.2 Submission (05.12.2020)

KEY:

01. Exposed Cap Fastener

02. Alluminium Mullion Cap

03. Flexible Butyl Tape

04. Molded Silicon Gaskets

05. Glass Panel

06. Laminated Safety Glazing

07. Molded Silicon Gaskets

08. Seismic Support Steel

09. I-Beam

10. Bolted connection

11. Concrete Floor

12. Steel Decking

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Designed a clinic in collaboration with a partner. Our design incorporated social distancing needs for the current pandemic while keeping medical functions intact.