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CAPLA Alumni Center
10–17–2024
CAPLA's new 'front door' uses a series of dynamic operable panels that rotate about a fixed pin. Depending on the occasion, the panels can be turned and locked into place, creating adaptable spatial relationships that respond to the changing needs of CAPLA. This dynamic relationship allows the Alumni Center to expand out and physically reach into the Sundt space, encouraging students to make use of the collaborative work table and see what's on display. To help support this table's use a large presentation screen and soft seating is provided to encourage informal use throughout the semester. The dynamic panels feature multiple materials; cork for pinup and acoustical dampening, whiteboards for writing and gallery spec drywall for exhibition of work. The existing structure above remains, and serves as the top most anchoring points for the panels.

Work done in colaboration with:

Faculty: Oscar Lopez
Student: David Hermasillo 
Ranch House
08–10–2022
Complete renovation of an existing 1950’s ranch style brick home. The primary structural system  was engineered to expose the existing character of the wood ceiling, and create a more open and flexible living space. Various  interventions checkerbaord the ceiling to create a complex responsive patchwork. The back of the house is opened up to create a more inviting transition to the yard. Custom everything.  

Expected completion: One Day
Condo Bath
04-10-2024
A quick and inexpensive renovation to an existing bathroom in a historic condominium complex in Tucson. Simple materials and a focus on color, contrast, and shadow.
Filed under:
Interior, Renovation
Arizona ADU Prototypes
11–30–2020
A series of prototypical designs for the desert. Recent changes to Tucson’s zoning allows for new typologies but, also asks that we consider what relationship these accessory units have with the properties they sit on.  Shade plays an important role, as does privacy. 
Filed under:
Speculative, Housing
Studio Study 2
02–08–2021
A small study model investigating a north facing open air studio concpet with an attached toilet room and outdor washbasin. The existing mesquite tree remained on the west side providing shade from the afternoon light. A long table inside for working faces a raised planter and bench where a small garden grows.
Filed under:
Tag-1, Tag-2, Tag-3




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