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architecture [ahr-ki-tek-cher](Latin architectura, from the Greek arkhitekton, from- chief and builder, carpenter)
d e s i g n a r y b y :
2007-2010
VERONICA A C O S T AMa
ria
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architecture [ahr-ki-tek-cher](Latin architectura, from the Greek arkhitekton, from- chief and builder, carpenter)
d e s i g n a r y b y :
2007-2010
VERONICA A C O S T AMa
ria
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e x l i n k s i o n24-27
h a r p t i a l28-33
v e r d @ x i s4-15
g r o w a k e n e r16-23
e m e r c t i o n 56-75
l i n e f i e d 34-41
2-3
j o u r n i e n c e 42-55
VERONICA A C O S T AMa
ria
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designary [dih-zahyn-ar-ee]
a book that explains the language of design in a specific order and gives the purpose, planning, or intention that exists behind the action, fact, or material object in a visual manner.
ORIGIN English : design + dictionary
noun
desig
nary
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What attracts me to the architecture profession is our ability and responsibility as human beings to make positive changes in the lives of people around the world. I was born in the capital of Paraguay, moved to rural South Carolina, travelled around Europe, and spent a summer in New York City. Something that became a constant theme in all the places I lived and experienced were the people, the culture, and the way architecture reflected the lifestyle of the people there. Architecture has an origin, it evolves, adapts, and records history. My ambition is to be a major part of that process. I am drawn to rediscovery, innovation, and responsible action through architecture. Architecture is the ultimate universal language. It is everywhere and everyone interacts with it. This portfolio explains my personal architectural language.
VERONICA A C O S T AMa
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v e r o n i c a a c o s t a [vuh-ron-i-kuh] [ah-KOS-tuh]
a female human being (full name: Maria Veronica Acosta Lesme) born in Asuncion, Paraguay, on April 10, 1989, who craves engaging with the world through proactive innovation.
ORIGIN Spanish : veronica (biblical name) + acosta (meaning by the coast)
noun vero
nica
aco
sta3
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verd@xis
1. Proposed Site
2. Discontinuity to Street
3. Topography Control
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v e r d @ x i s [vrd-at-sis]
a new ecology for the 21st century Barcelona Eixample through surgical interventions for an urban transformation, with emphasis on open public space. Designed by Maria Veronica Acosta and Kevin Miller in 2009 under the guidance of Tony Montes and Santi Ibarras. Clemson University-Barcelona study abroad program.
ORIGIN Spanish : verde (meaning green) + English : axis
noun
4. Building Footrpint
5. Building Floors
Public Office
Retail
Academic
Warehouse
Housing
Private Office
15.000 sqm7.000 sqm
6.000 sqm
8.000 sqm
4.000 sqm20.000 sqm
Private oce
Housing
Warehouse
Academic
Retail
Public oce
Park 12.000 sqm
verd
@xis
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6. Building Program
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barcelona, spaineixample grid
by veronica acostafall 2009
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7ve
rd@
xis
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Function:Shading large area.Hackberry_tall, wide crown, shady (decidous species)10-20 m tall_crown 6-8 m wideit has smooth, grey barkblooms at the beginning of summerits fruit appear at the beginning of autumn
Function:Visual boundary but seethrough.Chinese Parasol Tree_tall, small crown, seethrough (decidous species) 10-15 m tall_crown 4-6 m widesmooth. gree-grey bark
Function:Shade in more intimate spaces.Ashleaf Maple_short, small crown, small spaces (decidous species)8-10 m tall_crown 4-6 m widebark is grey-brown with vertical ridgesit blooms in March and April whith yellow-green flowersfruit appears at the beginning of autumn and remain for 6 months
Function:Shading large area.Tipu Tree_tall, wide crown, lots of shade (decidous species)10-25 m tall_crown 6-10 m widebrown-grey, lightly fissured barkblooms in June and July with bright flowers growing clusters 30 cm long
Function:Physical boundary separating spaces.Chinese Privet_tall bush, physical boundary (large evergreen or small tree)3-10 m tall_crown 3-5m widesmooth and delicate dark grey barkblooms in July and August
Function:Visual boundary.Lombardy Poplar_tall, small crown, visual boundary (decidous species)20-30 m tall_crown approximately 2 m widesmooth grey-greeen irregularly furrowed barkdark green leaves turn to brown in autumnblooms at the beginning of spring
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verd
@xis
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M a n i p u l a t i n g topography to restrict people from occupying certain areas, while making other areas inviting for activity and circulation.
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12% slope is unoccupiable and thus a disruption of the topography.
Between 8% and 12% slope is uccupiable but not recommended for heavy circulation but rather a place to rest.
8% is uccupiable and t for circulation.
12% slope is unoccupiable and thus a disruption of the topography.
Between 8% and 12% slope is uccupiable but not recommended for heavy circulation but rather a place to rest.
8% is uccupiable and t for circulation.
12% slope is unoccupiable and thus a disruption of the topography.
Between 8% and 12% slope is uccupiable but not recommended for heavy circulation but rather a place to rest.
8% is uccupiable and t for circulation.
below 8% yes
between 8-12% maybe
above12%no
verd
@xis
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The intent of the double skin facade is to serve as a type of natural ventilation system for the buildings to enhance the idea of a new urban park. The distance between inner and outer skin is increased or decreased to allow for activity in certain spaces depending on program. For example, in residential spaces the distance between skins is much larger to take advantage of the oppurtunity of a terrace space which is so very important to residents living within the eixample.
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Facades with the most sun exposure were given a high ratio of opaque materials to increase the amount of natural shading throughout the day.
Facades with low sun exposures were given a high ratio of transparent materials to allow for maximum sunlight throughout the day.The ratio of facade materials to one another is dependant upon the orientation of the facade to the sun and the amount of sunlight it would recieve throughout the day.
verd
@xis
N, NW, NE1. Open2. Glass3. Transluscent4. Wire Mesh
W, E1. Glass2. Translucent3. Open4. Wire Mesh
SW, SE1. Translucent2. Glass3. Open4. Wire Mesh
S1. Wire Mesh2. Translucent3. Glass4. Open
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In response to the growing need for open public space in an urban environment, the design of the verd@xis urban park is intended to break the formality of the typical eixample interior public space while maintaining the continuity of the eixample grid.
This was achieved by elevating the park from the street and surrounding it with program to mimic a typical eixample block. As a result from inside the park the space remains intimate while the city moves around its borders.
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verd
@xis
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growakener
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g r o w a k e n e r [groh-weyk-ner]
an instrument through which to experience the grace of God in nature. This chapel is located in Anderson, SC, on the highest point of Anderson Universitys natural campus, overlooking their 64 acre natural forest, a 15 minute walk from the main campus. Designed in 2010 under the guidance of Professor Harry Harritos.
ORIGIN English : grow + awaken
noun
gowa
kene
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The exterior walls range from opaque to translucent. Behind the opaquewalls of the chapel the entrance, the office and restrooms are located. As the distance between the floor and the ceiling increases, so does the translucency. Glass panels with different opacities form a broken grid that slowly start to disappear to reveal nature.
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grow
aken
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grow
aken
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A building that opens to nature. Floor slabs follow the existing topography. People descend down as they make their procession to the main altar. Nature becomes the backdrop to the main sanctuary, cleansing one from the distractions of everyday life to concentrate on ones spiritual life. The ceiling elements bring in light and get higher as they approach the main altar.
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aken
er23
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exlinksion
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e x l i n k s i o n [iks-lingk-shuhn]
an instrument for more direct circulation. It becomes the link uniting two architectural studio spaces to the center courtyard as well as each other. The tensile structure was designed in 2008 under the guidance of Lauren Mitchell.
ORIGIN English : extend + link
noun
exlin
ksio
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exlin
ksio
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harptial
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h a r p t i a l [hrp-shuhl]
a space inspired by the sounds and structure of the harp. This object takes the spatial quality of the harp and turns it into a place people can experience, at different heights and different enclosures. The intertwining structure was designed in 2008 under the guidance of Lauren Mitchell.
ORIGIN English : harp + spatial
noun
harp
tial
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Exposed joints help to better understand how the structure is assembled. Similar to the structure of the harp, Harptial has a main body structure that holds all other elements.
The verticality creates different levels and generates the need for the master stairs that bring one to the look-out window. The entrance is opened by the separation of the main vertical body slab into two broken elements.
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harp
tial
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The Harptial project is about three main spatial experiences: door window staircommon spaces that are many times taken for granted. This project studies the opportunities that those elements provide.
The verticality of the main structure mimics the the main structure of the harp.
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harp
tial
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liniefied
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l i n e f i e d [lahyn-fahyd]
to make a drawing with many lines. Hundreds of layers overlap to make the final composition of a drawing. Different line weights, yet one color. Depth and texture become enhanced with each coat of fresh new lines. This is the result of weeks of line layers overlapping. This drawing was liniefied in 2009 under the guidance of Harry Harritos.
ORIGIN English : lines + -fied
verb
linefi
ed35
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sket
ch37
linefi
ed
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39lin
efied
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black and white inkdrawing composition
22x30 in.by veronica acosta
spring 2010
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journience
clemson house
tillman
stadium
little john
water tower
site
smoke stack
C LE MSON
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j o u r n i e n c e [jur-nee-uhns]
noun
jour
nien
ce
the new Clemson University Preforming Arts Center. Located on the highest, most western side of the campus. It is an addition to the large scale, visual journey, through the landmarks that give identity to the university. A theater nestled on the highest point of a natural forest. Protected from external distractions, yet just a 10 minute walk from the main campus. Designed in 2010 by Maria Veronica Acosta, Katherin Harris, and Rachel Randall, under the guidence of Robert Bruhns.
ORIGIN English : journey + experience
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clemson house
tillman
stadium
little john
water tower
site
smoke stack
C LE MSON
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urni
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clemson, sc. over the water. by veronica acosta. fall 2010
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lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Rehearsal
DressingRoom
DressingRoom
Level Plan1st
shop
1:32
Level Plan2nd 1:32
lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Classrooms
Office
Office
shop
GreenRoof
VENTURE3:32
clemson house
tillman
stadium
little john
water tower
site
smoke stack
C LE MSON
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
660
656
710
722
795
805
C LE MSON
Performing
ARTSj o u r n - i e n c e
VIEW FROM SOUTH
VIEW FROM COURTYARD
VIEW FROM LOBBY ENTRANCE
ACCESS
ELEVATION HEIGHTS
oUR SITE EXTENDS CLEMSONS CAMPUS 1 MILE TO THE WEST PROVIDING OPTIMAL VIEWS OF LAKE HARTWELL.
USING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE, OUR DESIGN MAINTAINS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE AREA BY PROVIDING A JOURNEY THAT ENGAGES THE PATRON WITH THE SURROUNDINGS AND THE THEATER.
eVERY LANDMARK ON CAMPUS LIES ON THE HIGHEST SURROUNDING ELEVATION POINTS. OUR SITE, ALSO ON ONE OF THE HIGHEST ELEVATION POINTS, ACTS AS AN ADDITIONAL IDENTITY TO THE CAMPUS SKYLINE.
THE ENTRANCE TO THE LOBBY IS HIDDEN TO ALLOW FOR A PATHWAY AROUND THE BUILDING FOR THE PATRON TO EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY THROUGHOUT OUR SITE.
tHE LOBBY/GALLERY SPACE FOR ART STUDENTS TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK ACTS SEPARATELY FROM THE BLACK BOX THEATER TO FURTHER THE JOURNEY OF OUR DESIGN.
The black box allows for students to shape their own experience through a flexible space.
Black Box
Journey Set of images exploring the experiential quality as you move throughout the design. Nature+architecture+views
exterior skin serves as a barrier that mimics the structures in nature, specifically the leaf. Different densities frame views to the exterior
transparency
structure
load bearing
veronica acosta Kathryn Harris Rachell Randall
Lake Hartwell
HWY 93
SITE
To CAMPUS
Service Access
Patron Access
Parking
HWY 93
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lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Rehearsal
DressingRoom
DressingRoom
Level Plan1st
shop
1:32
Level Plan2nd 1:32
lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Classrooms
Office
Office
shop
GreenRoof
VENTURE3:32
clemson house
tillman
stadium
little john
water tower
site
smoke stack
C LE MSON
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
660
656
710
722
795
805
C LE MSON
Performing
ARTSj o u r n - i e n c e
VIEW FROM SOUTH
VIEW FROM COURTYARD
VIEW FROM LOBBY ENTRANCE
ACCESS
ELEVATION HEIGHTS
oUR SITE EXTENDS CLEMSONS CAMPUS 1 MILE TO THE WEST PROVIDING OPTIMAL VIEWS OF LAKE HARTWELL.
USING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE, OUR DESIGN MAINTAINS THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE AREA BY PROVIDING A JOURNEY THAT ENGAGES THE PATRON WITH THE SURROUNDINGS AND THE THEATER.
eVERY LANDMARK ON CAMPUS LIES ON THE HIGHEST SURROUNDING ELEVATION POINTS. OUR SITE, ALSO ON ONE OF THE HIGHEST ELEVATION POINTS, ACTS AS AN ADDITIONAL IDENTITY TO THE CAMPUS SKYLINE.
THE ENTRANCE TO THE LOBBY IS HIDDEN TO ALLOW FOR A PATHWAY AROUND THE BUILDING FOR THE PATRON TO EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY THROUGHOUT OUR SITE.
tHE LOBBY/GALLERY SPACE FOR ART STUDENTS TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK ACTS SEPARATELY FROM THE BLACK BOX THEATER TO FURTHER THE JOURNEY OF OUR DESIGN.
The black box allows for students to shape their own experience through a flexible space.
Black Box
Journey Set of images exploring the experiential quality as you move throughout the design. Nature+architecture+views
exterior skin serves as a barrier that mimics the structures in nature, specifically the leaf. Different densities frame views to the exterior
transparency
structure
load bearing
veronica acosta Kathryn Harris Rachell Randall
Lake Hartwell
HWY 93
SITE
To CAMPUS
Service Access
Patron Access
Parking
HWY 93
The small scale journey takes place through the site. Paths guide one from the parking lot, to the lobby building, then through the inner courtyard, with the black box theater as the final destination. The journey through the site is designed to be mysterious yet playful, revealing framed views of the lake, nature, and the architecture.
47jo
urni
ence
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ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
TCODEESTC
ESTCODE
660
656
710
722
795
805
C LE MSON
Performing
ARTS
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jour
nien
ce49
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
ESTCODE
TCODEESTC
ESTCODE
660
656
710
722
795
805
C LE MSON
Performing
ARTS
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jour
nien
ce51
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jour
nien
ce53
The external wall skin was inspired by the organic structures of leaves and tree canopies. The skin patterns alter according to the program inside, revealing activity and views in more public areas like the lobby space, and providing privacy in areas like the dressing rooms The structure is exposed inside the building to display the assembly strategy.
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lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Rehearsal
DressingRoom
DressingRoom
Level Plan1st
shop
1:32
Level Plan2nd 1:32
lobby
Black Box
Gallery
Classrooms
Office
Office
shop
GreenRoof
level 1
level 2
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jour
nien
ce55
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emerction
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e m e r c t i o n [ih-murk-shuhn]
noun
emer
ctio
n
the tool displaying the past, present, and future of the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. This Environmental Science Park and Research Center houses the Gowanus museum, Gowanus Canal Community Development Coorporation offices and co-working spaces, as well as classrooms and research labs. Designed in 2010 under the guidence of professor David Lee. Clemson University - New York study abroad program.
ORIGIN English : emerge + connection
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A walk through the streets of Gowanus, Brooklynexhibition - summer 2010by Veronica Acosta & John Oxenfeld
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This collection of photographs was taken over the period of one week. Photographs were taken of both sides of each selected street every 20 steps. All the photographs were later merged to form a continuous street facade. This exhibition displayed the neighborhood fabric and character.
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erct
ion
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3rd st.
carol st.
union st.
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61em
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ion
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gowa
nus c
anal
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63em
erct
ion
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the
site
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emer
ctio
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The Gowanus neighborhood, located in Brooklyn, NY, has been selected as a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Gowanus Canal itself has more than a centurys worth of noxious pollutants in its waters. That has been a factor pushing away commerce and even residents away from the area. The Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation, GCCDC, has been one of the driving forces to turning this neighborhood around. In order for the GCCDC to work successfully they need a place that can gather all the components they require to research and educate others about what is happening and what will be done about it to change the future of Gowanus.
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Wom
en
Men
Men
Wom
en
greenhill
entrance to environmental science labs
ramp
lab 1
lab 2
start of green hill
GCCDC
MUSEUM
seminar room
ramp
entrance to
CLASSROOMS
entrance to
MUSEUM
entrance to
OFFICES
courtyard
elevator
restrooms
street level: 0 ft. above street level: +12 ft.
HUNTINGTON ST.SM
ITH
ST.
9TH ST.
restrooms
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educational green roof
ramplab 3
co-working spaces
green roof
above street level: +26 ft. above street level: 41 ft.
restroom
elevator
above street level: 38 ft._
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SMITH ST.H
UN
TIN
GTO
N S
T.
9TH
ST.
scale: 1/16
TRACKS
TRACKS
green hill
education welcome entrance
lab 1lab 2
lab 3educationalgreen roof
green roof
museum gccdc
co-working
seminar room
museum
lab 3
co-working
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SMITH ST.
HU
NTI
NG
TON
ST.
9TH
ST.
scale: 1/16
TRACKS
TRACKS
green hill
education welcome entrance
lab 1lab 2
lab 3educationalgreen roof
green roof
museum gccdc
co-working
seminar room
museum
lab 3
co-working
emer
ctio
n
The building itself is shaped by the connection lines made by analyzing the site. This strategy provided the location of the entrances of each of the main programs and framed views around the site.
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Learning from the past, assessing what is in the present, and planning for the future. GCCDC invitions the Gowanus neighborhood to blossom to its potential and become one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn, to live, work, and play; setting an example for others.
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ctio
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The GCCDC Center will house the past, present, and future aspects of the neighborhood. A museum, to learn from the past and display information; offices, to work on the present issues; and labs and classrooms to research and teach the future leaders of the community, the children and neighbors about what can be done.
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ctio
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queens, ny. over the water. by veronica acosta. summer 2010
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AIAS Freedom By Design Clemson UniversitySpring 2011 - Easley, SCProject Manager
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New York, NY Architecture (Summer Semester 2010)
Chicago, IL Architecture (Fall Break 2010)
New Orleans, LA Architecture _ Dry-In House (Spring Break 2009)
VERONICA
Clemson University (Fall 2007-Spring 2011) BA in Architecture Minor in SpanishExpected graduation:May 2011GPA: 3.4 (4.0 scale)
Education
Recognition
Barcelona, Spain Architecture (Fall Semester 2009)
Prague, Czech Republic Civic Engagement(Spring Break 2010)
PSA CLEMSON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (4 yrs.)448 hrs. of community service_Civic Engagement Commitment($12,000)
SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCHOLARSHIP (4 yrs.)($20,000)
SUSAN & HARRY FRAMPTON SCHOLARSHIP (1 yr.)($4,000)
A C O S T AMaria
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Spanish (Since1989)English (Since 2000)
Rhinoceros 3-D AutoCADCS4: PhotoshoplllustratorInDesignPhotography
SketchingDraftingModellingMS: WordPowerPoint
Skills
Leadership Ecumenical Service Committee LeaderArranged food and clothing drives for the homeless. Clemson Campus Ministers Association (Spring 2008-Spring 2011)
Spiritual Retreat LeaderOrganized spiritual retreats once a semester. Lead student parishioners throughout the event.Catholic Student Association (Spring 2010-Spring 2011)
Project ManagerManaged small scale design build and repair projects. Lead groups of student volunteers through execution.Freedom by Design (Fall 2010-Spring 2011)Rewigo Ministries(Spring 2010)Camp Collide _ paid (Summer 2009)
Sales AssociateManaged sales and personally sold over $15,000 worth of fine cutlery in 3 months.Vector Marketing _ paid (Summer 2008)
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VERONICA A C O S T AMa
ria