PORTFOLIOTHE BERNARD AND ANNE SPITZER

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREThe City College of New York

Undergrad. Architectural Works2012 - 2015

ALEXIA SANCHEZ

ALEXIA V SANCHEZ165-16 Chapin Court, Jamaica, NY 11432 | 347-204-2766 | sanchezalexiav@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS &ASPIRATIONS

EXPERIENCEWorked with the Human Services Division of the Structures unit on transfering drawings onto AutoCAD files. Iattended and provided assistance on presentations for meetings with clients. Key Projects: Forest Hills CommunityCenter (Queens, NY): first interior renovations of gymnasium and arts & crafts room, with the addition of a newexterior ADA entry.

PROJECTS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

EDUCATION

Provided organizational assistance to the office manager and property manager at 375Hudson (Saatchi & Saatchi Building).

Collaborated with two students in designing a border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and China, using steel as themain structural component and understanding the way architecture can be used to organize, direct, and protectpeople passing through different countries daily.

Proficient in AutoCAD 2013, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Indesign CS6, MicrosoftOffice 2007-2010, Rhinoceros, Revit, Google Sketchup, V-Ray, Hand Drafting/Drawing, Model Building.

Bachelors of Architecture degree recipient, with broad technical skills in design andrendering, with an interest in sustainability, seeking an entry-level position in an architecturefirm that values collaboration and teamwork. Able to work in diverse team setting as well ason an individual basis, eager to gain experience and work toward becoming licensed.

The Bernard and Ann Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New YorkDegree: Bachelors of Architecture | 3.0 GPA | Graduation: May 2015

EMPLOYMENT

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ACHIEVEMENTS

06/2011 - 08/2011 NY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (DDC) New York, NY Summer Intern

06/2010 - 08/2010 TISHMAN SPEYER New York, NY Summer Intern

01/2012 - Present THE CITY COLLEGE FUND New York, NY Financial Assistant

2013 - 2014 FIRST PLACE - ACSA STEEL DESIGN New York, NY STUDENT COMPETITION

09/2011 - 12/2013 CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM DIVERSITY New York, NY Mentee MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (USGBC)05/2010 - 06/2011 NEW YORK LADDER FOR LEADERS New York, NY10/2008 - 06/2011 ACE MENTOR PROGRAM New York, NY Swanke, Hyden, and Connell Architects

09/2010 - Present DEAN’S LIST - CCNY

12/2010 - 05/2011 CITY WORKS - SSA PUBLICATION

2013 - 2014 ACSA + AISC COMPETITION SUMMARY BOOK

2013 - 2014 THE 103rd ACSA EXHIBITION

KCBC KCC HSAJCL

SELECTED WORKS

KYRGYZSTAN-CHINA BORDER CROSSING

FIRST PLACE - ACSA STUDENT STEEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2014 Partners: Donovan Dunkley + Vail Nugid

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(KCBC) site: torugart pass, kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s location in the world lends itself to a rich history of tradition. The weaving techniques used by the native people date back to the times of the Silk Road and prove to be a strong and reliable manipulationof materials. These techniques can be seen in both the shelters of the nomadic people as well as the basketweaving of the Kyrgyz. The forms of the building masses in this project are derived as a response to the naturalflow of traffic along the existing road and an attempt to create the most efficient progression through the building;with either country having its own facilities. The curving forms speak to the nature of a border crossing complex,with an overhang for scanning and direct passage. Although there is a physical separation, dependent on thecountry one is coming from, there is a strong visual connection that constantly exists between the buildings.

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KYRGYZSTAN-CHINA BORDER CROSSING

FIRST PLACE - ACSA STUDENT STEEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2014 Partners: Donovan Dunkley + Vail Nugid

kyrgyzstan

china

(KCBC) site: torugart pass, kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s location in the world lends itself to a rich history of tradition. The weaving techniques used by the native people date back to the times of the Silk Road and prove to be a strong and reliable manipulationof materials. These techniques can be seen in both the shelters of the nomadic people as well as the basketweaving of the Kyrgyz. The forms of the building masses in this project are derived as a response to the naturalflow of traffic along the existing road and an attempt to create the most efficient progression through the building;with either country having its own facilities. The curving forms speak to the nature of a border crossing complex,with an overhang for scanning and direct passage. Although there is a physical separation, dependent on thecountry one is coming from, there is a strong visual connection that constantly exists between the buildings.

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perforated steel panels

woven steel structure

glazed exterior

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Composite Axon

The structure of the yurt is a successful example of tension and compression working together as well as form and materiality defying harsh conditions. These are all essential components that were adapted in the adaptation of the yurt. The rafters pro-vide compressional force while the lattice is supported by tensile force. The layered exterior animal skin covering combats harsh weather conditions while the rounded form deflects wind forces.

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Typical condition of thebase floor sitting on-grade.

Connection condition from the base floors connecting to the twisting facade skin paneling system through a system of bracing

Connection between two systems of paneling.the water collection system lines the outer curve of the building’s facade, between both systems.

Condition where the panelled ceiling system and the solar transpired heat collecting wall connectthe water collection system lines the outer curve of the building’s facade, between both systems.

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Above the traffic lanes where both masses become cantilever is where the visual connection is most prevalent. This void allows for residents from either country to be able to see their destination as well as the interactions taking place in the adjacent building. The spiraling of the skin allows for the facade to become the roof at certain points. As a response to the lighting needs of the interior spaces, the sloping of the walls allow for maximum collection of natural light. The metal perforated skin over the glazing allows for control over how much light is allowed into the spaces within, based on the size and spacing of the perforations. The extreme high and low points created by the twisting of the skin allows for water collection systems to be appliedalong the building’s facade. There are primary and secondary structural sys-tems that allow for these adaptations. The primary system consists of steel frames that span the length of the building. The secondary system consists of diag-onal steel members that act as a cross bracing and allow for the twisted fa-cade of the building as well as the major cantilever portions of both buildings.

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JCLJAMAICA CAMPUS LIBRARY

THE “INBETWEEN” OF A COMMUNITYQueens, NY

Fall 2014 - Spring 2015

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STRUCTUREThe truss system allows for long span cantilevers between the bars and the existing school, while also maintaining an open floor plan for the library and transparency between the park and site. The louver systemprovides shade from east/west sunlight and the different spacing allows for more public or private spaces within.

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The cores act as anchors upon which the four bars are shifted to address certain views, direct people into the site, and directly connect to the existing school.

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KCCKINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGEMASTER PLAN + RESIDENCE HALLBrooklyn, NYFALL 2013

Kingsborough is a constant growing part of the CUNY system of New york. Locatedin Coney Island, Brooklyn, it has a very distinct campus that faces many environmental issues that suburban campuses do not. One of the biggest issues is sea level rise andthe predicted unavoidable flooding of the entire island by 2050. In 2012, hurricaneSandy made the harsh realities of these environmental issues and the pressing need toadvance in sustainability and resiliency in order to maintain the world as we know it, real.I am proposing raising the elevation of the entire campus to heighs above the predictedsea level rise and transitioning from the old existing buildings to a new, better protectedcampus that becomes a fortified “safe zone” for both the students and the community. Over the years the island will continuously build itself up, extend its advancements and resilence efforts to the community, and keep Coney Island above water.

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HSAHARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RENOVATIONHarlem, NY

Spring 2013

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Existing column grid was used to insert the new voids and create double height spaces based on the area that required additional natural lighting.

Existing areas with no sunlight. Voids disperse sunlight.

Double height voids between floors.

Protruding voids allowing for foliage.

Protruding voids that areaccessible at some pointsand closed at others.

Suspended voids allowing for natural sunlight as well as visual connections.

Programs are isolated and then reconnected through various voids placed throughout the building-based on function and need.

Pre-existing Void Double Height Voids Glass Incased Voids

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artl obby/cafe dance faculty musict heatre misc. voids

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VIA VERDEBIM - CASE STUDY

PROGRAM: REVITBronx, NY

Fall 2013

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