Using marine biomimicry as lateral thinking, “congregation & emphatic in the reef” preliminary design ideas schemes for architectural program [ K12] for 1200 students (PK to 6th Grade).

Client: Undisclosed

Status: Concept - 2020

Location: Bronx, NY

Sector: Education - K12

Living Room for students socializing, also evoking natural outdoor environment, empathy , and intellectual chats between the students in their daily congregation. In terms construtability we proposed Bend Wood Wall & Ceiling, focusing in the process of developing new use and forms for bending woods, the idea was 3/16″ thickness & 3/4″ widths bead and cove wood strips (vertical grained, combination layers of Northern White Cedar, Western Red Cedar and Poplar), basically arrangement few narrow strips up from the sheer line to get the custom curved planar for ceiling and wall surfaces. Finish sanded to 80 grit using alternate combination of power and hand sanders, and coating of low VOC certified sealer, plus wood stain finishing.

Client: New York International University Center

Status: Concept - 2012

Location: Tuxedo, NY

Sector: Higher Education

We recall the mood of painting Café Terrace at Night, by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, and use the surrounding reddish glow of light pollution an irreverent light trespass by a highway billboard provide color directly overhead as Kinemacolor Tendenza lighting.

Client: Private.
Status: Concept - 2012
Location: New York, NY
Sector: Hospitality

Canopy Design intent Concept #9.

Client: Private

Status: 2018

Location: Bronx, NY

Sector: Gas Station - Convenience Store 

FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS - MOBIL C-STORE - BRONX NY

FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS - MOBIL C-STORE - BRONX NY

PROGRAMING INTERPRETATION FOR MOBIL C-STORE - BRONX NY

Working as design consultant for the project sustainability: materials and building systems: we focus on zero net energy consumption principles, renewable energy harvesting to cut greenhouse gas emissions and get healthy interior lighting , we proposed go beyond the design architect's, adding BIPV devices and Daylighting-Artificial light glare control, to maximize the natural light that penetrates through the skylights and windows overlooking the Interior Court, the artificial light is placed on the same points as the natural light, trying to mimic daylighting effect.

Client: Ayuntamiento Santo Domingo Este
Status: Lighting Master plan - 2010
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sector: Civic - Government

Working as design consultant for the project sustainability: materials and building systems: we focus on zero net energy consumption principles, renewable energy harvesting to cut greenhouse gas emissions and get healthy interior lighting, Skylights Design Intent.

Client: Ayuntamiento Santo Domingo Este

Status: Lighting Master plan - 2010

Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Sector: Civic - Government

Concept #2: LOBBY / RECEPTION REBRANDING: re-envisioning public spaces amenities for tenants, balance between architectural and sculptural form.

Client: Private

Status: Un-Built - 2018

Location:  NY, NY

Sector: Hospitality

Concept #1: LOBBY / RECEPTION REBRANDING: melodrama or “high emotion” hospitality public space amenities for tenants, balance between nocturnal moonlit scene to catching NYC’s mystery ways….(Gothic villain characters )…

Client: Private

Status: Un-Built - 2018

Location:  NY, NY

Sector: Hospitality

Our proposal was create a quirky Pedestrian Bridge / Sky Park, inspired by USA Southern Folklore / Net-Zero-Energy, A PUBLIC REALM TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN TWO NON-STOP "BRIDGESCAPES" AND FOLK SCULPTURE "FANTASY ISLAND" FOR ENERGY HARVESTING FROM SUN WIND AND HWY NOISE.

This competition was a collaborative initiative led by Midtown Alliance, Central Atlanta Progress/Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Atlanta Design Center.

Status: Master plan -Entry 512-1302 - 2015

Location: Atlanta, Ga / Courtland Street Bridge

Sector: Urban Design

New Vestibule Concept #5 - Modern Building Rehabilitation, original building was built circa 1973.

Client: Naturex Inc

Status: Built (Design Concept #11) - 2017-18

Location:  South Hackensack, NJ

Sector: Bio-Pharmaceuticals Research

New Vestibule Concept #11 - Modern Building Rehabilitation, original building was built circa 1973.

Client: Naturex Inc

Status: Built - 2017-18

Location:  South Hackensack, NJ

Sector: Bio-Pharmaceuticals Research

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New Vestibule Concept #11 - Modern Building Rehabilitation, original building was built circa 1973.

Client: Naturex Inc

Status: Built - 2017-18

Location:  South Hackensack, NJ

Sector: Bio-Pharmaceuticals Research

CONCEPT #3: SCHEMATIC DESIGN MOTORCYCLE DEALER.

Client: Grupo Ambar

Status: Completed 2003

Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Sector: Motorcycle Dealer

CONCEPT #9 & 12: SCHEMATIC DESIGN MOTORCYCLE DEALER.

Client: Grupo Ambar

Status: Completed 2003

Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Sector: Motorcycle Dealer

Zero Net Energy Urban Furniture.

Client: Public/Private Iniciative

Status: Concept - 2009

Location:  NYC Citywide locations.

Sector: Urban Design / Industrial Design

Innocuous Vernacular Inspirations: What if squeezing regionalism and vernacular building traditions in New England, for build a Backyard Grandma’s New Apartment, as Synthesis of nature, generative design and technology. Basically we proposed Zoning Variance for a ADU or accessory dwelling unit; was unanimously approved by AHJ officials, and Scarsdale community.

Client: Private.

Status: Approved Construction Documents - 2016

Location: Scarsdale, NY

Sector: Residential

Concept #1: Vernacular Cottage, for vacation, and relax under the hot weather in summer, and winter weather cool & windy seasons.

Client: Private

Status: Un-Built - 2019 / On-Going

Location:  Tybee Island, Ga

Sector: Residential

Client: Private

Status: Concept - 2016

Location:  Brooklyn, NY

Sector: Residential

CONCEPT FOR L RESIDENCES - BROOKLYN NY

Social Enclave under a Tensile Structure for Pool Area Bar, as part of Exterior Environment Design & Lighting Master plan, all the project was successfully built, except the pool bar fabric structure.

Client: Cap Cana Resorts

Status: Exterior Environment & Lighting Master plan - 2004

Location: Playa Caleton - Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Sector: Hospitality

Meeting space were the design elements can encompass high standards for ethics, rationality, and equity for inspiring trustworthy to the lawyers clients. - Montecristi, D R

New classrooms for teaching the “cosmic education” and “great lessons” for mixed-age 6 to 9 year-old grouping.

Day time venue for local neighbors population and Columbia University transient students, basically a place for enjoying a hot breakfast, morning coffee and sunday brunch. The idea was provides as tranquil coffee house for neighborhood with easy access from the 12 avenue bridge public realm, as well from ground level eating & drinking establishment realm.

Client: Private
Status: Concept - 2008
Location: New York, NY
Sector: Hospitality

INITIAL CONCEPT FOR SACRED SPACE - SEDONA, ARIZONA

INITIAL CONCEPT FOR CLUB NAUTICO - DOMINICAN REP.