CONTENTS

1 GUADALAJARA HOUSING I STUDIO 3A

9 CITY HEIGHTS HOUSING I STUDIO 3A

9 SWEETWATER SITE ORDER I STUDIO 2B

23 DESIGN COMM II SPRING 14 I DC II

27 ST. JOHN’S ABBEY STRUCTURE + FORM I STUDIO 3B

31 BARRIO BENCH STRUCTURE + FORM I STUDIO 3B

35 V/SUAL PHOTOGRAPHY

43 RESUME

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Zapopan Centro is a housing project with a public Mercado located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The units were arranged in an alternating sequence to allow for future expansion depending on resident’s needs and financial situ-ations. Within each unit an interlocking system was designed to maximize small square footage. The façade system is used for controlled shading for the interior of the units and controlled winds coming from the northern mountains. This project focused on allowing low income housing residents the opportu-nity to expand and adapt their spaces in the future.

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The City Heights design was to en-hance the quality of life in City Heights, CA, this design was developed for the City Heights Community Development Corporation. It’s intended to integrate commercial and residential units to pro-duce affordable housing in this diverse community. This design contains three flexible unit types that combine an inter-locking system within each building. The project proposes, four residential towers that have studio units, one bedroom units and two bedroom units. It also con-tains a commercial tower that allows commercial storefront space, studio unit and one bedroom unit. In the end, the project focuses on harmonizing com-mercial with residential to create a more dense and affordable housing project.

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This design focuses on the structure of plants and how it can mimic a eroded root system near Sweetwater refuge in Chula Vista, CA. Over time, as the site began to recede along with the earth, which covered plant vegetation, the plants embedded its roots and structur-ally created a visible fixed root system in the ground. The façade created on the side of the design mimics the natural form found in plant life around the site.

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The work produced in design commu-nication II is an investigation through 2D representation and 3D modeling that creates a conversation between language and design. Architectur-al drawings embodies the ability to convey visual graphic and digital skills to illustrate and identify topics of or-der, intensity, repetition and systems.

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Linear compression tension is closely as-sociated with the case study of St. John’s Abbey which was designed by Marcel Breuer. The church was built with cast in place concrete making it a modernistic style of architecture in the year of 1961. The structure itself contains similar valleys of triangular spaces that line the walls of the church. This system of the triangula-tion can be seen from inside the church as well as the exterior walls. The ceiling of the cathedral also has a similar pattern of horizontal angles that run through the struc-ture. One significant difference between this case study and this system is the added spline within the ceiling element. This spline movement creates a curve that breaks the horizontal pattern, creating a sense of a curvilinear movement within the system.

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This charrette process was a quick design solution to create a propos-al that would stimulate the identity of Barrio Logan. National Avenue located in Barrio Logan is the gate-way for bicyclist into downtown. The barrio bench proposal was to design a multi functioning bike rack/bench that would be designed for MTS bus stops and Chicano park. The de-sign allows local Barrio Logan artist to showcase their art on the piece, creating a visual art gallery of Chica-no artwork throughout community.

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ALEXANDER ANTHONY RESLER

Proficient in Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator,Photoshop, Sketch-Up, InDesign and Revit.

Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Close attention to detail when constructing physical models.

Education

Woodbury University

Pursuing Bachelor of Architecture degree(BArch).

Anticipate completion 2016.

2013-present

Palomar College 2009-2012

Earned 60 Transfer credits.

Relevant Coursework

17036 Silver Pine RDSan Diego, CA, 92127(858) 774-6804aaresler@gmail.com

Intermediate AutoCAD - Emphasis placed on large scale drawings, threedimensional software techniques, orth-graphic projection and complex computeraided manufacturing application.

Introduction Revit - Preparation of individual architectural drawings, including:dimensioned floor plans, building sections,elevations.

Design Studio I (First year) - Introduction to architectural concepts and principles through2d and 3d projects. Focused on requirementsand objectives related to visual perception of form and space, architectural meaning, spatial experiences,and the human condition.

Design Studi0 II(Second Year) - Expanding upon fundamentals architectural principles and concepts within design. Also, exploring topics related to design process, site program, place, order and space within design problems.

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Work Experience

Special Topics May 2014- Sept 2014San Diego, CA Architectural Intern

Developed design concepts and physicalmodels for BIAU competition in Rosario,Argentenia.

(Junior Year)

Assisted in rapid prototyping of CNC knifecutting of fabricated furniture.

Skills

Constructed mass study models forresidential housing in San Diego.

Design Studio III(Third Year) - Architectural principles and concepts on sustainable low- income dwellings around San Diego County and Jalisco, Mexico.

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dedicated to my parents and girlfriend