LUIS MARTN MEDINASELECTED WORKSMM

texas tech university seville [mixed-use center]sevilla, espaasummer 2011

sensible in.Fill [gallery/artist residence]denver, colorado

spring 2011

destination spectacle [black box theater / bridge]white sands, new mexico

fall 2010

performance center [transition, framing & perspective]lubbock, texas

spring 2010

potetic potential of computers [digital investigation]

fall 2011

architectural design studio

digital media

generative paper strip cluster systems[digital investigation]

fall 2010

table of contents

texas tech university seville [mixed-use center]sevilla, espaasummer 2011

sensible in.Fill [gallery/artist residence]denver, colorado

spring 2011

destination spectacle [black box theater / bridge]white sands, new mexico

fall 2010

performance center [transition, framing & perspective]lubbock, texas

spring 2010

potetic potential of computers [digital investigation]

fall 2011

architectural design studio

digital media

generative paper strip cluster systems[digital investigation]

fall 2010

table of contents

Sevilla, Espaa Study Abroadsummer 2011

TTU Seville Mixed-Use Center

With more than 2000 years of history, Seville has always been an important city. Not just as the one of the most critical cities in the Iberian Peninsula, but also as a part of the Old Continent. Seville still contains a large, well-

preserved Historical Center with relevant inuences from the Arabic, Roman and Medieval culture. Not only was it the capital of Andalusia, it was also the center of the Trade Monopoly to the Americas, and home for the King Philip V.

It is considered a city full of culture: food, traditions, art, architecture and music. Through an intense analysis of Spanish Culture, this Design Project consist in designing a new TTU Seville Mixed Use Center, with ofces,

classrooms, a lecture hall (multi-purpose), computer center, lounge area, restrooms, library, and outdoor public space, along with mixed use complementary uses dened through intense research.

Sevilla, Espaa Study Abroadsummer 2011

TTU Seville Mixed-Use Center

With more than 2000 years of history, Seville has always been an important city. Not just as the one of the most critical cities in the Iberian Peninsula, but also as a part of the Old Continent. Seville still contains a large, well-

preserved Historical Center with relevant inuences from the Arabic, Roman and Medieval culture. Not only was it the capital of Andalusia, it was also the center of the Trade Monopoly to the Americas, and home for the King Philip V.

It is considered a city full of culture: food, traditions, art, architecture and music. Through an intense analysis of Spanish Culture, this Design Project consist in designing a new TTU Seville Mixed Use Center, with ofces,

classrooms, a lecture hall (multi-purpose), computer center, lounge area, restrooms, library, and outdoor public space, along with mixed use complementary uses dened through intense research.

urban approachPuente de Isabell II [ puente de triana ]

Rio GuadalquivirCalle Betis[barrio de Triana]

Paseo Cristobal Colon

volume transformation [by site]

adm block

supp

block

spanish

block

english

block

classrooms

adm offices

faculty offices

multipurpose room

studentlounge

lobby

mass block

s t r e e t

b r i

d g

e

g u a d a l q u

i v i r

sq ft requirement

area blocks distribution

room distribution

urban approachPuente de Isabell II [ puente de triana ]

Rio GuadalquivirCalle Betis[barrio de Triana]

Paseo Cristobal Colon

volume transformation [by site]

adm block

supp

block

spanish

block

english

block

classrooms

adm offices

faculty offices

multipurpose room

studentlounge

lobby

mass block

s t r e e t

b r i

d g

e

g u a d a l q u

i v i r

sq ft requirement

area blocks distribution

room distribution

digital painting

[dna slice] cuts through sitePLANSsite/roof plan

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paseo cristobal colon

calle

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tolic

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calle adriano

calle

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nalcalle genil

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multipurposeroom

restrooms

lounge

faculty offices

administrationoffices

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classrooms

spanish classrooms

computerlab

administrationoffices

restrooms

entrance

entrance

digital painting

[dna slice] cuts through sitePLANSsite/roof plan

second oorplan rst oorplan

puen

te d

e isa

bel I

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paseo cristobal colon

calle

reye

s ca

tolic

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calle adriano

calle

are

nalcalle genil

1m5m10m 20m 50m 100m

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multipurposeroom

restrooms

lounge

faculty offices

administrationoffices

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classrooms

spanish classrooms

computerlab

administrationoffices

restrooms

entrance

entrance

SECTION cut through site

seating area / access

performance area / gardenentrance to buildingbiking / runningwatrer activities

SECTION cut through site

seating area / access

performance area / gardenentrance to buildingbiking / runningwatrer activities

classroomslobbyentranceoces oceslounge area streetriver

SECTION cut through building

classroomslobbyentranceoces oceslounge area streetriver

SECTION cut through building

PERSPECTIVE view from bridge

PERSPECTIVE view from bridge

Denver, ColoradoDesign Studio 5

spring 2011

Sensible InFill

This project takes place in what could be called the edge of Denvers Lower Downtown.LoDo is the affectionate name that Denverites call the Lower Downtown Historic District and mixed-use

neighborhood. LoDo, the city's birthplace, is the most exciting, fun, and hip part of the city of Denver. LoDo, Denver is the lower downtown area of Denver, Colorado, the oldest and original settlement of the

city of Denver. It is a mixed-use historic district, known for its nightlife, and serves as an example of success in urban reinvestment and revitalization.

The current population is 21,145.This proposed project aims to become an addition to Denvers unique historical, cultural, and retail neigh-

borhood.

Denver, ColoradoDesign Studio 5

spring 2011

Sensible InFill

This project takes place in what could be called the edge of Denvers Lower Downtown.LoDo is the affectionate name that Denverites call the Lower Downtown Historic District and mixed-use

neighborhood. LoDo, the city's birthplace, is the most exciting, fun, and hip part of the city of Denver. LoDo, Denver is the lower downtown area of Denver, Colorado, the oldest and original settlement of the

city of Denver. It is a mixed-use historic district, known for its nightlife, and serves as an example of success in urban reinvestment and revitalization.

The current population is 21,145.This proposed project aims to become an addition to Denvers unique historical, cultural, and retail neigh-

borhood.

1. platelets

3. aparatus

There are three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These microscopic cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body, ghting infection and working to stop bleeding.Platelets are cell fragments that help stop blood leaking from injured blood vessels. If a blood vessel is damaged, platelets gather at the wound and stick to each other to form a plug.

Function as enclosure, user + space integrated as one. A system that creates a dialogue of spaces and forms based on connection rules. ORDER WITHIN CAOS

2. shape grammar to aparatus

shape grammar Rule

Biologically inspired desgin

1. platelets

3. aparatus

There are three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These microscopic cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body, ghting infection and working to stop bleeding.Platelets are cell fragments that help stop blood leaking from injured blood vessels. If a blood vessel is damaged, platelets gather at the wound and stick to each other to form a plug.

Function as enclosure, user + space integrated as one. A system that creates a dialogue of spaces and forms based on connection rules. ORDER WITHIN CAOS

2. shape grammar to aparatus

shape grammar Rule

Biologically inspired desgin

After the analysis phase of the studio that was based on the biological object [platelets] and the irrirations of form and volumes of the physical models [apparatus] the translation of the geometric shapes found had to be applied to the assigned program for the next phase of the studio.

An urban inll of 50 feet by 125 feet with 55 feet height limitation with the program of commercial and residential spaces.

Sensible inFillproject.emergence

Elevation

3/32 = 110 25 50 100 125

Section _aSection _a

UP

CAFE

GALLERY

W.C.

ENTRANCE

GALLERY

LOUNGE

UP

DN

GALLERYGALLERY

STORE GALLERY

WORKING

OFFICES

LIVING UNITS

3rd Floor Plan 2nd Floor PlanGround Floor Plan

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After the analysis phase of the studio that was based on the biological object [platelets] and the irrirations of form and volumes of the physical models [apparatus] the translation of the geometric shapes found had to be applied to the assigned program for the next phase of the studio.

An urban inll of 50 feet by 125 feet with 55 feet height limitation with the program of commercial and residential spaces.

Sensible inFillproject.emergence

Elevation

3/32 = 110 25 50 100 125

Section _aSection _a

UP

CAFE

GALLERY

W.C.

ENTRANCE

GALLERY

LOUNGE

UP

DN

GALLERYGALLERY

STORE GALLERY

WORKING

OFFICES

LIVING UNITS

3rd Floor Plan 2nd Floor PlanGround Floor Plan

b

a

c

b

a

c

b

a

c

15th STREET

BLA

KE S

T

envelope detail

structure detailselevation/section

10=1 scale mass model

3/32 = 1

10 25 50 100 125

ElevationSection c

reinforced concrete onmetal decking

interior wall / gypsum board

light-gauge steel studs

natural cellulose insulation [denim]

steel beam

gypsum board

open web steel joists

brackets

perforated aluminum louvers

weather membrane

exploded axonometric

envelope detail

structure detailselevation/section

10=1 scale mass model

3/32 = 1

10 25 50 100 125

ElevationSection c

reinforced concrete onmetal decking

interior wall / gypsum board

light-gauge steel studs

natural cellulose insulation [denim]

steel beam

gypsum board

open web steel joists

brackets

perforated aluminum louvers

weather membrane

exploded axonometric

nal rendering10=1 scale mass model

nal rendering10=1 scale mass model

perspective rendering

perspective rendering

White Sands, New MexicoDesign Studio 4

fall 2010

Destination Spectacle

The intent of this studio was to rene and have a better understanding and a better position in Architec-ture. There were works and assignments that helped to resolve the complexity of building in a holistic

manner oftheoretical, material and spatial understanding.

The site for this project takes place in White Sands, NM. White Sands is a National Monument located about 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Alamogordo in the state of New Mexico. The area is in the mountain-

ringed Tularosa Basin valley area and comprises the southern part of a 710-km (275-mi) eld of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals.

White Sands, New MexicoDesign Studio 4

fall 2010

Destination Spectacle

The intent of this studio was to rene and have a better understanding and a better position in Architec-ture. There were works and assignments that helped to resolve the complexity of building in a holistic

manner oftheoretical, material and spatial understanding.

The site for this project takes place in White Sands, NM. White Sands is a National Monument located about 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Alamogordo in the state of New Mexico. The area is in the mountain-

ringed Tularosa Basin valley area and comprises the southern part of a 710-km (275-mi) eld of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals.

The description for this project consist of being able to design a performance space [black box theater type] in the middle of one of the most iconic places of the American south west. The design concept

was to be able to experience an spectacle [admire the natural beauty of the sand dunes of the site, how they change colors and merge with the sky creating a completely different atmosphere] before arriving to

the actual nal spectacle destination [your seat before the show]In order to do this, a series of theoretical structural and volumetric study models where developed and

taken into the site. By doing these a decision was taken to go with a bridge like structure that would serve the purpose of showcasing the surroundings allowing the user to have a 360 view of the sand

dunes.

site photographsmodels section collage

The description for this project consist of being able to design a performance space [black box theater type] in the middle of one of the most iconic places of the American south west. The design concept

was to be able to experience an spectacle [admire the natural beauty of the sand dunes of the site, how they change colors and merge with the sky creating a completely different atmosphere] before arriving to

the actual nal spectacle destination [your seat before the show]In order to do this, a series of theoretical structural and volumetric study models where developed and

taken into the site. By doing these a decision was taken to go with a bridge like structure that would serve the purpose of showcasing the surroundings allowing the user to have a 360 view of the sand

dunes.

site photographsmodels section collage

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3

4

5

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9

7

6

roof plan

oor plan

circulationaxonometric

1. entry2. bridge3. cafe4. restroom5. ticket booth6. stage7. seating8. dressing rooms9. dunes10010 20 30 50

scale 1:32

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3

4

5

8

89

9

7

6

roof plan

oor plan

circulationaxonometric

1. entry2. bridge3. cafe4. restroom5. ticket booth6. stage7. seating8. dressing rooms9. dunes10010 20 30 50

scale 1:32

details

perspective rendering

interior rendering

details

perspective rendering

interior rendering

Lubbock, TexasDesign Studio 3

spring 2010

Performance Space

Situated in one of the most diverse and active areas of Lubbock, Texas, this project consisted in designing a performance space to enhance the already active area of the city where the site is located.This site becomes very versatile because of its duality, being very active during the night hours and weekends because of the amount of bars and restaurants around the site, but becoming very quiet and inactive during the morning and day hours. The idea and concept was to design a space that would bring activity to the area and the site during the day and enhance the activity during the night by having a new performance center. The concept is based on continuity of a path that moves changes direction and orientation. Bending and moving around creates dierent spaces and voids that allows the view through the path. the ability to have multiple points of view, `perspectives through the same space creates the feeling of curiosity and gives you the ability of looking to one specic thing but having more than one perspective to do so. one path . multiple spaces. multiple views. one building, that gives a activity equilibrium to the site.

Lubbock, TexasDesign Studio 3

spring 2010

Performance Space

Situated in one of the most diverse and active areas of Lubbock, Texas, this project consisted in designing a performance space to enhance the already active area of the city where the site is located.This site becomes very versatile because of its duality, being very active during the night hours and weekends because of the amount of bars and restaurants around the site, but becoming very quiet and inactive during the morning and day hours. The idea and concept was to design a space that would bring activity to the area and the site during the day and enhance the activity during the night by having a new performance center. The concept is based on continuity of a path that moves changes direction and orientation. Bending and moving around creates dierent spaces and voids that allows the view through the path. the ability to have multiple points of view, `perspectives through the same space creates the feeling of curiosity and gives you the ability of looking to one specic thing but having more than one perspective to do so. one path . multiple spaces. multiple views. one building, that gives a activity equilibrium to the site.

Site

volume studies

Concepual Diagrams

Site

volume studies

Concepual Diagrams

birds eye view

South Elevation

East Elevation

Section

Perspective view

interior of tunnelsperspective view

continuity of a path that moves changes direction and orientation. the path that wraps around the building framing it and creating dierent spaces and voids that

allows the view through the path to the exterior making a interaction and act of bringing the outside in. The ability to have multiple points of view, evokes the

feeling of curiosity .

one path . multiple spaces. multiple views. one building, that gives a activity equilibrium to the site.

birds eye view

South Elevation

East Elevation

Section

Perspective view

interior of tunnelsperspective view

continuity of a path that moves changes direction and orientation. the path that wraps around the building framing it and creating dierent spaces and voids that

allows the view through the path to the exterior making a interaction and act of bringing the outside in. The ability to have multiple points of view, evokes the

feeling of curiosity .

one path . multiple spaces. multiple views. one building, that gives a activity equilibrium to the site.

digital investigation digital media 1

fall 2010

generative paper strip [cluster systems]

deformationsunit analysis twist & bend

construction

exploration of the generative systems through tectonic assemblies of paper strip

ctomponents and its connec-tors. examination of the

limitations and behavior of the material in physical and digital

manner.

component

+ + +

clusters

digital investigation digital media 1

fall 2010

generative paper strip [cluster systems]

deformationsunit analysis twist & bend

construction

exploration of the generative systems through tectonic assemblies of paper strip

ctomponents and its connec-tors. examination of the

limitations and behavior of the material in physical and digital

manner.

component

+ + +

clusters

blurred surface clusters

blurred surface clusters

digital investigation fall 2011

poetic potential of computers

Digital media is transforming the practice and teaching of design, offering new ways to see, think, study and understand architecture. This workshop explores how digital media and physical material are used interchangeably as instruments in

a design environment. The computer is introduced as a tool that enables the study of modeling, space, light, shade, shadow, color, transparency, translucency, reectivity, and texture.

digital investigation fall 2011

poetic potential of computers

Digital media is transforming the practice and teaching of design, offering new ways to see, think, study and understand architecture. This workshop explores how digital media and physical material are used interchangeably as instruments in

a design environment. The computer is introduced as a tool that enables the study of modeling, space, light, shade, shadow, color, transparency, translucency, reectivity, and texture.