Felipe Oropeza Portfolio

FELIPE OROPEZA JR.

undergraduate portfoliob.s.arch :: university of illinois at chicago

Fall 2008-Spring 2012

FELIPE OROPEZA JR.

FELIPE OROPEZA [email protected]

for m.arch. admission

Voyeurist House I

Voyeurist House II

Voyeurist House III

GLOW IN THE PARK

Fall 2009instructor :: Bruno Ast / Alexander Eisenschmidt

Fall 2010instructor :: Dan Wheeler

Fall 2010instructor :: Judith DeJong

Spring 2011instructor :: Iker Gil

Fall 2011instructor :: Ryan Palider INTERLAPPING

selected academic work

VERTICAL GREENHOUSE

VILLAGE URBANISM

RESUME/

24/7/365 URBAN RECREATION

Built for Year End Show May 2012

ARCH 465 - Option Studioinstructor :: Ryan Palider

Fall 2011

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INTERLAPPINGuniversity of illinois at chicago

INTERLAPPING, as exemplified in Oscar Niemeyers House of the Architect at Cancoa, is used to reconcile the differences between two sprawling surface graphics, creating dynamic spatial qualities within an overlapping roof and ground surface. Various moments of interiorized (void) and exteriorized (figure) space begin to be defined through the interconnecting process of the two surface graphics. Formally this process also begins to suggest program. Amphitheater is suggested by sloped like seating. The wall perpendicular to the amphitheater serves as a presentation wall for a projector facing the amphitheater and gallery area outside. At another moment a table top platform is accompanied by seating to create another performance area. When situated within the overall context of the site, specific moments of space correlate with the architecture building and important intersections within the walkways drawing people in to what otherwise would have been vacant space.

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

Justin Quach-law since before midterm Adriana Serrano final four weeks Cherry Inthalangsy final four weeks

I utilized my knowledge of wood frame construction to develop the 3d massing/structural model which I then used to finalize the renderings, diagrams and physical model.

Sprawl

Overlap

Interconnect

House of the Architect at Canoa, 1953 Niemeyer

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01. Identify busy intersections

02. Locate open area

03. Build and interact with site

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North Elevation

West Elevation

North West Elevation

North Elevation

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FALL 2011

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INTERLAPPING officially opened to the public for the Year End Show on May 4, 2012 concluding a two month construction process. Following the completion of the construction drawings, prefabrication of the wall and floor panels began on 3/19 in the controlled environment of the A+A building. The assemblage of these parts on site promptly commenced on 4/2 and ended 5/3. During this period the roof and exterior cladding was also fabricated, fitted, primed and painted on site. Interlapping remained open to the public for the summer of June - Aug. 2012.

CONSTRUCTION TEAM: Felipe Oropeza Jeffrey MatejaJustin Quach-Law Mitchell HansenRyan Palider* Anthony OplawskiTim Linko Ricardo Rincon

INTERLAPPINGuniversity of illinois at chicago

FALL 2011

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SPRING 2012

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VERTICAL GREENHOUSEtulsa, oklahoma

Iconographically shaped in the form of a troop of mushrooms, Vertical Greenhouse is designed to provide visitors a firsthand experience learning the workings that go forth towards producing, harvesting, and ultimately eating farm raised/grown food. This project comprises of seven variously shaped buildings each sustaining different aspects of the farm based on the particular floor to floor height of the floor slabs. Aside from its function as a vertical farm, vertical greenhouse will also integrate various other programs including: a hotel, gas station, and an assortment of restaurants all serviced and influenced by the food the farms produce. Large interior atriums open up the interior not only providing ventilation but the means from which to connect and begin to link the farm and restaurant programs.

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04Shear tops toward south

02Make 2D icon 3D

05Carve atrium through towers

03Stretch Vertically

06Cut and scale area along atrium

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ARCH 366 - Building Design Studio IVinstructor :: Iker Gil

Spring 2011

SPRING 2011

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restaurant

hotel

gas station

welcome center

farm

sky lobby

convenience store

parking20

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Pole BeansMustard

CornSweet

Basil Beets

CeleryCabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Chives

GarlicLettuceOnions

ParsleyRadishesThyme

Turnips

Poultry EggsChickensDucks

Geese

Quail

Broccoli

Lavender

FennelBroccoli Tomato

Sweet Potato

Artichokes

Brussels Sprouts

Chard

Bush BeansCoriander

CucumberDill Eggplant

Kale

Parsley

Dwarf Peas

PeppersPumpkins

RhubarbSage

Spinach

Squash

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Winter Mid-Season Air In Mid-season Air Out

West - North West Facade East - South East Facade

For MAX Solar Penetration

For Solar Control

Winter Mid-Season Air In Mid-season Air Out

West - North West Facade East - South East Facade

For MAX Solar Penetration

For Solar Control

Farm Looking Upon Hydroponic Nft System

Atrium Looking Up At Restaurant/Welcome Center

Outdoor Dining Balcony Looking Upon Courtyard Farm FieldsPassive Ventilation

SPRING 2011

Site Plan - Ground Floor

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Section C - Thru Farm, Restaurant, Welcome Center, Gas Station

SPRING 2011

Section A - Thru Farm, Gas Station, Restaurants, Hotel, Parking Section B - Thru Farm, Gas Station, Restaurants, Welcome Center, Parking

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SPRING 2011

ARCH 365 - Building Design Studio IIIinstructor :: Judith De Jong

Fall 2010

24/7/365 URBAN RECREATIONchicago, illinois

Establish 25 X 25 Orchard Grid Cut And Shift (Repeat)For Interior Program Relationships

Overlay Primary Circulation Spine Cut And ShiftFor Exerior Program And Zonal Relationships

Insert Unique Programs To Maximize 24/7/365 Conditions

Dene User Zones Within Site 4665 X 450Upon Orchard Grid

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Night Clubs

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24/7/365 Urban Recreation proposes concentrating out of city/state attractions not found in inner-city Chicago to create a new location of entertainment and culture within the city. It will be a place to potentially spend an entire day with friends and family, and benefit from a diverse selection of both daytime and nightlife activities all year long. The fruit orchard, organized on a 25 x 25 grid would best represent the notion of 365 as a representation of the annual cycle of the changing seasons. Leveraging the piers overall attendance is the centrally located stadium that may attract several local professional sports teams as well as several other activities and events throughout the year. The childrens museum located west of the stadium identifies the family zone defined as everything west of the stadium. Similarly the casino identifies the adult zone located east of the stadium. The stadium or shared zone serves to intermediate user flow between the two zones.

FALL 2010

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Site Section

Site Plan - 2nd Level

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Section A - Through Childrens Museum (Family) Section B - Through Movie Theatres (Family)

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Section D - Through Casino/Nightclubs (Adult)Section C - Through Greenhouse Restaurant/Retail (Adult)

FALL 2010

Summer Morning Overlooking Adult Activities Atop Casino

Winter Afternoon at Family Ice Skating Rink

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Autumn Afternoon Overlooking Adult Skating Sink atop Casino

Summer Mid-Day at Family Pool

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FALL 2010

GLOW IN THE PARK (BUILDING SCIENCE)chicago, illinois

Assigned the task of designing a wood frame Bike Shed and Workshop of a lightweight sensibility, we designed a structure utilizing a wood louver and energy efficient polycarbonate panel system. Both systems work together to control the amount of filtered sunlight may be allowed in during the day and how much may be allowed to radiate out by night. Northern facing awning windows provide ventilation but also soft natural day light.

IN COLLABORATION WITH:Marina KorabelnikovEfrain Campos

I utilized my knowledge of wood frame construction to develop the 3d massing/structural model

01Pour foundation/mudslab

02Floor joists

04Polycarbonate panels

05Roof Rafters

06Roofing, Windows, and Louver System

032 X 6 frame

ARCH 359 - Architectural Technology Iinstructor :: Dan Wheeler

Fall 2010

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Top of the Roof

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ARCH 205 - Building Design Iinstructor :: Bruno Ast / Alexander Eisenschmidt

Fall 2009

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VILLAGE URBANISMchicago, illinois

01skewer linear tower form through core

03cluster housing units within tower mass and around core

02optimize tower mass to inform

views and solar zoning

The concept of Villiage Urbanism arose from the idea of having private housing units, stacked one on top of the other, and having them placed within the public modern urban high-rise. Together it will be a collection of program consisting primarily of residential and commercial office space. A four story garage at the base will house the lobby and a coffee shop. Residential units are placed within the elevated shifted platforms of the commercial program with lobbies, retail, and the athletic facility serving as connecting program between the platforms. Structurally these platforms are cantilevered using a truss system with columns and core also adding support. The skin differentiates the commercial program of the platforms with a repeating horizontal and vertical pattern.

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FALL 2009

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 6

Unit 7

Unit 8

Unit 9

Unit 10

Unit 11

Unit 12

Unit 13 Unit 14

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

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Plan +96Site Plan - Ground Floor

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FALL 2009

public wraped around private

residential

exterior/private

lobby

retail/restaurant/gymcore/circulation

commercial / officeexterior/public

parking

public wraped around private

residential

exterior/private

lobby

retail/restaurant/gymcore/circulation

commercial / officeexterior/public

parkingResidential Atrium

Exterior Residential and Commercial Courtyards

Interior View of Athletic Facility (Gym)

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Section A

Section B

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FALL 2009

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch) Completed May 2012University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

EXPERIENCE:

Research Assistant in the Arts (Fall 11- Spring 12): Aug 2011 June 2012, Judith DeJong, Assistant Professor, UIC School of Architecture Nov 2012 -Assisted with the development of diagrams seeking to explore how various aspects of the city and their suburb have become more similar. -Created 3d timeline diagrams of Uptown Houston and Chicagos south loop highlighting their development by decade since the 1950s. -Reworked her project proposal, How the Strip Mall Can Save Suburbia to better represent the scale of the strip mall module and remade the final renderings.

Architectural Associate June 2012 - Present Jimenez Lai, Bureau Spectacular -Assisted in the construction of Little Monster, an installation for the Architectural League Prize for Young Architects in New York this past summer. -Lead and collaborated in the development of various projects and competition entries through he production of computer/physical model work, renderings, illustrations, and screen prints.

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1990-99 2010-present (includes proposed)2000-09

http://maps.google.com/ (Accessed September 2, 2011)http://www.bing.com/maps/ (Accessed September 2, 2011)http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/SN/SN_LU_Maps/SN_17.pdf (Accessed September 2, 2011) http://www.houstontx.gov/finance/tirzmaps/maps/tirz_16.pdf (Accessed September 2, 2011) http://www.city-data.com/city/Houston-Texas.html (Accessed September 5, 2011)Drawn By: Felipe Oropeza

UPTOWN HOUSTON TIMELINE

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ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Aug. 2008 - Lifetime

Presidents Award Merit Aug. 2008

UIC Architecture Year End Show, (Spring 10, Spring 12):Constructed Interlapping, a pavilion designed Fall 2011 and built on campus Spring 2012

Deans List, UIC, 2008-2012

Institutional Honors May 2012Cum Laude, overall GPA 3.63 / 4.0

Departmental Honors May 2012Highest Distinction in Architecture, Major GPA 3.70 / 4.0

SKILLS:

Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AcrobatAutodesk: AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS MaxGoogle SketchupMcNeel Rhino 3D w/V-rayMicrosoft Office SuiteManual Drafting, Sketching, ModelingScreen Printing

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Cover, Title Page, Back Cover: Voyeurist House I, II, & IIISpring 2012

Professor :: Jimenez Lai

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