Ryan Wargo - MArch Bio-Integrated Design Portfolio

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RYAN WARGO

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Phone: +1 (413) 505 - 9708

Email: ryanwargo1026@gmail.com

Massachusetts, USA

PROFICIENCIES

*SketchUp

*Photoshop

*InDesign

*Rhino

*D5 Render 9/10 9/10 9/10

*AutoCAD 8/10 8/10

*Illustrator

Premiere

TwinMotion 8/10

Revit Blender 9/10 8/10 8/10 7/10 6/10

* softwares primarily used

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Creativity

Professionalism Communication

Collaboration Problem Solving

Leadership Organization Time Management

EXPERIENCE

June 2022 - Present

COSESTUDI

Architectural Designer

Specializing in Aquatic Design

January 2025 - April 2025

SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND

Freelance Designer

Specializing in Landscape Design

August 2022 - August 2023

CRW LANDSCAPES

Freelance Designer / Installer

Specializing in Hardscape Design

EDUCATION

August 2020 - May 2024

August 2022 - December 2022

RWU Achievement Awards (Class Engagement Awards) 2020 (1st Year of College) AWARDS

RWU Achievement Awards (Creating an Art Club) 2020 (1st Year of College)

SASH (Student Academic Showcase and Honors) 2021 & 2023 (2nd & 3rd Year of College)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Created spatial renderings for various interior tank views, as well as animated walkthroughs to highlight the visitor experience,

• Engaged in international project meetings,

• Worked on exhibit design - through digital and physical model making,

• Assisted in 3D model development and conceptual ideas for overall projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constructed a landscaping plan for a developing site in the amusement park in Agawam, MA,

• Created landscape renderings for different planting configurations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modeled and designed residential hardscaping projects,

• Worked on site, assisting with the construction of various patios, walkways, and retaining walls,

• Operated a drone to capture overhead views of the properties that were worked on.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, Cummings School of Architecture, Roger Williams University

Study Abroad Program, International Studies Institute (ISI), Florence, Italy

Summa Cum Laude (Honor Award) 2024 (4th Year of College)

Honors Medallion (RWU Honors Program) 2024 (4th Year of College)

Tau Sigma Delta Award (Honor Society) 2024 (4th Year of College)

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Rendering and Design of AquaFoz Aquarium, Iguaçu, Brazil

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2022 - 2025

Re-purposing Transitional and Threshold Zones in Genoa Aquarium, Genoa, Italy

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2024 - 2025

Redesign for Penguin Exhibit at Lisbon Aquarium, Lisbon, Portugal

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2023 - 2024

Community Bike Center Design, Providence, RI, USA

Completed through RWU Cummings School of Architecture, 2023

Chapel and Integration Center Design in Piazza Ciompi, Florence, Italy

Completed through ISI Florence, 2022

Travel Sketches, Denmark, Norway, and Italy

Completed through September 2022 - March 2025

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Rendering and Design of AquaFoz Aquarium, Iguaçu, Brazil

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2022 - 2025

I was tasked with designing and rendering an aquarium in Iguaçu, Brazil. Each rendering is evocative of the natural landscapes both within and outside the aquarium. Because the proposal of this project is based right outside the Atlantic Forest, biodiversity is crucial. The exterior gives the impression that the architecture is hidden in a vast, overgrowing forest. While the interior focuses on the aquarium’s more intimate spaces. Each rendering carries its own story with intention. But they also complement one another, sharing the story of the project as a whole. In addition to these renderings, I played a part in the overall design and digital construction of the aquarium. The concept of this project was driven by native biodiversity, as well as environmental conservation and education. Every detail in the design process was reflective of the visitor experience and its connection with nature. The design phase improved my analytical skills as an architectural designer, while also allowing me to learn more about the ecology in Brazil through practice in landscape and exhibit design.

Construction of AquaFoz started in 2023 and finished in 2025.

Re-purposing Transitional and Threshold Zones

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Genoa Aquarium, Genoa, Italy

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2024- 2025

For this renovation project, we were asked to enhance the visitor walk-through experience by adding unique graphics and threshold zones. My role in this project was to design a 3D base model, build diagrams, and create architectural drawings that highlighted the proposed thresholds within the existing circulation path. Part of my work also included developing an animated walk-through (with still renderings) for the new visitor path experience. Because this project is still being designed, we have not yet come up with finalized graphics.

In the Fall of 2022, I took a site visit to see the Aquarium. While there, I was able to get an in-depth tour which included the back of house - where all the life support systems and equipment are stored.

Redesign for Penguin Exhibit at Lisbon Aquarium, Lisbon, Portugal

Completed through COSESTUDI, 2023 - 2024

Part of my role in this redesign process was to familiarize myself with the existing conditions for the Lisbon Aquarium. This meant going through old plans, sections, elevations, and photographs of the building. I was then tasked with creating a 3D model of the penguin exhibit. Using this base model, we created plans and sections for redesigning the exhibit space. In addition to the 3D model, I helped in the construction of a physical base model, using clay to manipulate the rockwork. This gave us a better sense of how we wanted to distribute the habitat zones in this exhibit space: transitioning from dense planting, to mudbanks, and finally, to ice and snow.

This was a small project, but it had a big impact on my architectural career. Not only did I obtain skills with detailed modeling and exhibit design work, but I also took part in meetings with the board members from Portugal. I learned more about the culture and also the story behind the drive of this project.

Community Bike Center Design, Providence, RI, U.S.A.

Completed through Cummings School of Architecture, 2023

Architecture Studio & Design V - Patrick Charles

This project focused heavily on circulation. The task was to design a bike ramp that stems from an existing bike trail at India Point Park and connects to a pedestrian bridge. The design revolved around a central ramp that ran straight through the site. This approach minimized construction and allowed for functional spaces on either side of the ramp. These spaces were dedicated to the different functions that would serve a community. I wanted this community to feel modern, so I included a lot of sustainable practices - a jali wall for natural ventilation and shading, slanted roofs for stormwater management, and public gardens for the community to tend to and enjoy. The emphasis of this project was to have the architecture and landscape synchronized together, while also serving the Providence community.

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Chapel and Integration Center Design in Piazza Ciompi

Florence, Italy

Completed through ISI Florence, 2022

Advanced Topical Design Studio (Urban) - Carlo Achilli

The proposal for this design comes from a strong understanding of the existing site conditions. Centered right in the heart of Florence, Piazza Ciompi was an ideal location for a contemporary design of a community center and chapel. This project focuses on maintaining the rich history of Florence through design, but also contributing to more contemporary methods and functioning spaces. There is a strong orthogonal relationship between the design and the site. And there is also an introduction to greenery, which is mostly absent in other piazza spaces. I incorporated terraced balconies above the community center, allowing the public to engage with the beautiful view of the Duomo. The foundation of this project came from the desire to understand and respect the culture of Florence, while also designing in an innovative and progressive way.

Travel Sketches, Denmark, Norway, and Italy.

Completed through September 2022 - March 2025

Whenever I travel, I always bring along a sketchbook. I find a bench in the city and spend a couple of hours hand-sketching a building, a landscape, or some other architectural monument that challenges my artistic skills. Sketching allows me to understand the beauty of an architectural construction or natural landscape. And it also helps me better understand the culture of the place I am visiting. As I prepare to start my graduate studies, I will make it a priority to always find time to sketch. To observe, to learn, and ultimately, to be present in the moment.