M E L V Y A. G O N Z A L E Z Woodbury University School of Architecture

Work Samples

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Cymatic ExchangeThis project extends the San Fernando Valley

Swap Meet to provide a space of exchange for Craig’s List transactions. Inspired by its context, it amalgam-ates the tectonics and the arrangement of the flea mar-ket and the big box retailers and warehouses across the street. Given the unknown properties of objects and services being exchanged, the building proposes a condition of maximal spatial variation, arguing that programmatic exibility is supported by spatial specicity rather than generic free plan. It turns to Cymatics or resonance patterns start to introduce ways of changing circulation and creating visual connections within spac-es. As the resulting fragments aggregate to a whole, a range of spaces are developed. These spaces range in sizes, open spans, and privacy, to support the multiple programs of Craigslist.

Services

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First Level Floor Plan

Second Level Floor Plan

Front Elevation

Section

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Sant’Agnese in Agone Profile Manipulation Studies

Long Section

Site PlanAxonometric Zoom View

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3m

Ground Placement

Exterior circulation

Interior circulation

Exterior open air spaces

Open air market

Harvesting facilities

Cultivation Cavity

Structure

Skin

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8m

3m

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Dissolution of the Regular

“What is regular is dead, without movement,

unpainterly.”

Using the idea of painterliness as it is based on an illusion of move-ment, the profile was manipulated using techniques such as rotate, sweep, revolve, etc, to create forms. Besides the manipulation of profiles, light and shade are used as anoth-er element of movement. Using the patterns casted from shadow studies, the skin for the forms emerge, allow-ing light and shade to come into the form and reshape the space.

“A strictly classical temple, if it is not in ruins, [it] is not a pictur-esque object. However impressive it may be as a piece of architec-ture, it would look monotonous

in a picture...But a baroque build-ing is more animated, and would therefore be an easier subject for a painterly effect. The freedom on a line and the interplay of light

and shade are still satisfying to the painterly taste in direct proportion to the degree to which they trans-gress the rules of architecture.”

-Renaissance and Baroque, Heinrich Wolfflin

Short Section

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Construction Process

East Elevation Scale: 1 1

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Taking the Reins//Lath Bathroom Pavilion

The Lath Bathroom Pavilion is an existing structure designed for the nonprofit organization Taking the Reins, which serves adolescent girls in Los Angeles. Their pro-grams teach life skills to middle- and high-school girls primarily through horse care and riding. In addition to their Equestrian Program, girls can participate in the Urban Farming Program. The structure was designed as a com-posting toilet, through lath, and 4x4’s. The designed is based on the idea of layering in order to create privacy and intances of aperatures for light and wind flow.

Metal Connection Detail Scale: 3”=1’

Bathroom Flooring Scale: 3”=1’

Column and Lath Connection Scale: 1”=1’

Canopy

Steel Plate and Tube Connection

Program: Sink and Toilet

2x4 Upper and Lower Beams

Lath + 4x4 Columns

Concrete Footings

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200 400 600 800 FT.

Main Highway Access

Secondary Roads

Pedestrian (No Cars)

Los Angeles River

Campo Oeste Site Lots

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Walk This Way: A New Neighborhood

Trying to re-design the Cornfields Arroyo Seco area in Los Angeles start-ing from an urban scale, then zooming into a building scale, concepts applied to Vancouver, Canada were considered as the design was trying to allow for more open space, but still allow density. These concepts taken from Vancouver where applied through the re-designing of streets. Taking the existing grid, ma-nipulating it, and setting a hierchy be-tween streets was important for organi-zation on the floor. These streets would become TYPE A=Complete Streets, TYPE B=Shared Streets, and TYPE C=Pedestrian Only Streets. These types of streets are then placed and designed to fit into the LA HISTORIC PARK by setting a grid spe-cific to the site. The grid is set North South --East West orientation, set for solar exposure. After the grid was set, program was plugged in which consist of Residential, Offices, and Retail. Also, different types of FAR are considered for the site. 1:6 (Being closest to the Metro Station), 1:3 and 1:1.5 As the specifics are put into place, the design starts to zoom scales where an Eco Block from the site is taken and the full design can be imple-mented. It might be considered that this design is placed on already existing green space, but it is green space that is under utelized. It is used mainly for pri-vate events, such as raves and this park is a barrier between cities. By occupy-ing the park, the city gains much more, such as housing, potential job centers and linkage between cities. Also, based on the design, the park still maintains 20 acres of usable green space.

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First Level Floor PlanRetail + Office

Retail Ground Plan

Odd # Level Floor PlanResidential

Even # Level Floor PlanResidential

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ATTAP ROOF-Made from natural materials-Waterproof-Cooling-Does not absorb heat

Raised House Level-Prevents floods and animals-Provides Privacy-Catches winds of higher velocity

12PM-Jan 27, 2015

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Cooking

Sleeping

Praying

Coconut Tree-Tall enough to allow wind flow-Used for shading, food, and construction materials

12PM-Jan 27, 2015

25.62 °C

Prevaling WindsdsdNNE to SW

Rain~14.6 wet days/month

Wind Speed 2.97 m/s

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Raised House Level

animals-Catches winds of higher velocity

13.07 °C

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4PM-Jan. 27, 2015

Storage-Store house foranimal feed

Indoor Temperature12.27 °C

13.07 °CWind Speed~7.78 m/sFrom SW

4PM-Jan. 27, 2015

Rain11.2Wet days per month

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Vernacular Studies The Malay Houses (Page 36) are structures that are built above ground. These have a lot

of envelopes within the buildings for climate reasons, such as ventilation. When it comes to the massing of these houses, there are different variations due to additions that are made to

accomidate the users. Circulation is similar of traditional houses of today, where there are the same style of programs laid through the house.

The Galician Granaries or Horreos are storehouses used to store threshed grain or

animal food. They are made of stone and raised on pillars for protection from miceand animals.Ventilation is allowed through small slits in the walls, to keep moisture

away, as it causes food to spoil.

12 PM- JUNE 21

12 PM- DEC. 21

Wind Speed 2.4 m/s

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High Raised LevelFloor-Prevents Flooding

catches higher velocitywinds-Prevents animals-More Privacy

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26.22 °C24.28 °C

Indoor Temperature ~23.22°CC Cross Ventilation

12 PM- DEC. 2112 PM- JUNE 21

60 Degrees70 Degrees

Wind Speed 2.46 m/s

Heat Chimney Hot Air

Prevaling WindsFrom S to N

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RoofSheet Metal Panel

StructurePortal Frame

WallsFixed Panels

Structure Foundation Columns

StructureFloor Beams

FlooringExterior Deck

WallsOperable Panels

ShadingShade Panel Louvers

2 Weeks Construction TimeNo Environmental Impacts

Sustainability Factors:

Prefabricated Allows for disassembly,movable

Primary Material:

Lightweight and Recycable

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Case Study La Maison Tropicale by Jean Prouvé is one of the three protypes fabricated for a lack of housing in the French Colonies of South Africa.This specific one is was first located in Brazza-ville, Congo built between 1949-1951.

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Taking the Reins_eXtension

This project is based on a matte strategy that can plug in anywhere in the site allows it to multiply. The structure is a basic wood framing system, with a roof framing system that is a bit more complex since it is ment to create twists that allow for skylights. This project is an ex-tension to the Taking the Reins Project from the Design Build Studio. Taking the same concepts and strategies the project was extended to a more permanent approach and re-designed with its systems-such as-- Structure, Envelope, Lighting, Passive and Active, Water Strategies and Building Systems.

1. Solar Panels2. Wood Siding3. Insulated Walls4. Glass5. Wood Structure6. Roof Framing7. Central Core8. Floor Framing9. Footings

Building Assemblies

24.48 °C

Indoor Temperature20.47 °C

Cross VentilationWind Speed 5.08 m/s

Split Pump System

RefrigerantPipes

Fan Coil

Supply Air Supply Air

Solar Panel

Twisting WoodSiding Fins

Custom Metal L Brackets

Wood Framing

Insulation

Concrete Slab

Footing

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Heating and Cooling

Passive Systems

Melvy A. Gonzalez15434 Rayen Street Unit #113

North Hills, CA 91343Cell: 818.489.6348

Email: melvy.alejandra@woodburyuniversity.edu

Education Bachelor of Architecture September 2010-May 2015 Woodbury University Burbank, CA

Exploration of Architecture July 2009 USC School of Architecture Summer Program, Wallis Annenberg Scholar Los Angeles, CA

Skills and Interest Excellent team worker Excellent communication and writing skills Experience in model making, study models, drawing and sketching Proficient in PC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Rhino, Revit, AutoCad, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish

Certificates Emphasis in Urban Policy Woodbury School of Architecture May2015

Work Experience Project Manager, Permit Advisors Inc. July 2015 - Present Beverly Hills, CA Responsibilities: Lead and organize submittals for incoming City of Los Angeles projects as well as assisting in nationwide projects. Responsible for communicating to the Architects and Engineers about the requirements and procedures when dealing with the city. Cashier, Home Depot June 2013-June 2014 North Hollywood, CA Responsibilities: Work as part of a department to help customers by providing excellent customer service when helping customers check out or return merchandise.

Cashier, USA Gasoline May 2011-June 2013 Van Nuys, CA Responsibilities: Work as part of a team to help keep the store clean, manage the register, and serve the customers.

Gallery Assistant, WUHO Gallery Jan. 2012- Dec. 2012 Woodbury University Hollywood Gallery Hollywood, CA Responsibilities: Presenting art work and answering questions to spectators, as well as maintaining an organized, presentable and clean environment

Volunteer Experience Big Sunday ‘06 May 2006-Present One weekend of each May as a part of my community, I help with tree planting, painting, landscaping, building, and refurnishing.

Thank You.