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Pedro DortaDesign Portfolio
Chair
SCF Architects
Comp. Studio
N.Y.C Studio
Travel Sketches
Threshold Edges
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SCF ArchitectsInternship
The four projects I developed during the internship were done under the supervision of
head architects who required interns to be able to manage their own time, understand
the programs required to produce the work, and collaborate with other interns. They
include an 11 story housing complex for the elderly which was to be done entirely on
Revit, a proposal for the layout of a wall pattern that was to be placed at the lobby of a
corporate bank, a documentation of a site through photographs and diagrams, and a
proposal for a commerce center which was also to be done using Revit. All the images
shown were produced by me thanks to the guidance of the supervising architects and
the permission they granted me to share these images.
_Revit_Photoshop
_Ilustrator_SketchUp
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0 50 100 250 500 m
Espacios Abiertos
Costa Playera
Institucional
Proyecto Bahia Urbana
Area Residencial
Comercial/Residencial
0 50 100 250 500 m
Circuito Principal
Espacios Abiertos
Costa Playera
Circuito Principal
Oportunidades Espacios Abiertos (Edificios Abandonados)
0 50 100 250 500 m
Parada Guagua Existente
Ruta Guagua Existente
Centro Transportacion Publica
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Revit_Photoshop_
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_Revit_Photoshop
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Insulation
Glass BlockStud Wall
Weathered Steel
Weathered Steel Main Stair
‘Road’ Corridor
Laboratory Space
Laboratory Space
Facade Stair
Cork Flooring
Tin Ceiling Tiles
Metal M
esh
EPDM
Weathered Steel Panels
Comp. StudioDesign collaboration with Ari Minelli
The purpose of the Comprehensive Studio is to collaborate with another architecture stu-
dent in order to come up with a design that helps the students propose a project whose
design is not only portrayed through plans, sections, renders, and diagrams, but also
through systematic drawings that show an understanding of the structure, HVAC, facade,
water maintenance, and materials. This project was done in collaboration with Ari Minelli. It
proposes a new Media Lab for the city of Buffalo, NY. The idea of this project was to provide
space for people to design and create new emerging technologies but also create spaces
of official and unofficial exhibition through out the building in order to allow visitors to see
works produced, but also see works that are currently being produced.
_Rhino_V-Ray_Axon produced by Ari Minelli
Rhino_Photoshop_
Axon produced by Ari Minelli_
-13’-0” Basement Floor
0’-0” GroundFloor
18’-0” First Floor
32’-0” Second Floor
46’-0” Third Floor
60’-0” Roof Level
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70’-0” Parapet
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6” GravelWater Proo�ng Membrane2” Sand
6” Concrete Ground SlabWelded Wire Fabric Reinforcement
.15mm Polyethylene Moisture Barrier
Drainage Mat
Footing Drain of Perforated Pipe
2’-6” Concrete Loadbearing Wall
6” x 12” Steel BeamContinous Bearing Angle
3” 5/8”Concrete Floor Slab
1” Finish Flooring
Corrugated Metal Decking
Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcement
Steel Clip Angle
Batt Insulation
Air and Moisture Barrier
1” x 8” JoistFire Resistive Coating
1/8” Glass
1” Exterior Weathered Steel
1” Interior Weathered Steel
Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
Treated Wood NailerVapor Retarder
Roo�ng Membrane
Typical
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Metal ChannelsMetal Furring Channels
Corkscrew Panel Dropped Ceiling
Perforated Steel Panel Dropped Ceiling
Typical
Hang Wire
1/8” Glass
Woven Metal Mesh
Extruded Polystryrnr Foam Insulation
Extruded Polystryrnr Foam Insulation4” Gravel
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12" Steel Columns
Interior Weathered Steel PanelingBatt InsulationExterior Weathered Steel Paneling
Swiveling Panel Frame
6' Aluminum Frame Double Doors
Steel Stall Partitions
Double Pane Argon GlassSteel Mullions
Steel Mesh CladdingDry Wall Frame
Pine Bar
Steel Plate Treads
Swiveling Door
Pine Flooring
Dry Wall Frame
Steel Mesh Cladding
12" Steel Columns
Interior Weathered Steel Paneling
Cork Flooring
Batt InsulationExterior Weathered Steel Paneling
Operable Partitions
Steel Plate Treads
Cork Flooring
Dry Wall Frame
Cork Pinup Space
Cork Pinup Space
Mesh Cladding
12" Steel Columns
Interior Weathered Steel Paneling
Cork Flooring
Batt InsulationExterior Weathered Steel Paneling
Steel Plate Treads
Cork Flooring
Dry Wall Frame
Cork Pinup Space
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_AutoCAD_Illustrator
_AutoCAD_Illustrator_Plans produced by Ari Minelli
6” Gravel2” Sand
6” Concrete Ground SlabWelded Wire Fabric Reinforcement
.15mm Polyethylene Moisture Barrier
Drainage Mat
Footing Drain of Perforated Pipe
2’-6” Concrete Loadbearing Wall
6” x 12” Steel Beam
3” 5/8”Concrete Floor Slab
1” Finish Flooring
Corrugated Metal Decking
Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcement
Steel Clip Angle
Batt InsulationAir and Moisture Barrier
1” x 8” Joist
Fire Resistive Coating1/8” Glass
1” Exterior Weathered Steel
1” Interior Weathered Steel
Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
Treated Wood NailerVapor Retarder
Roo�ng Membrane
Roof Drain
Typical
Metal Channels
Wire Hangers
Perforated Steel Panel Dropped Ceiling
Typical
Typical
6” x 12” Steel BeamExtruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation4” Gravel
Typical
Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
1’ 1/2”_AutoCAD_Illustrator
_V-Ray_Image produced by Ari Minelli
_V-Ray_Image produced by Ari Minelli
Laser Cut Chip Board Model_Illustraotr_
_AutoCAD_Illustrator
N.Y.C StudioThis studio was under the supervision of visiting critic Jing
Liu, Co-founder of the firm SO-IL. Our task was to design
a house for multiple people. The requirements were that
no design should take up more than 60% of the site and
should not be more than 50’-0” tall. The idea behind the
design was to analyze the way a house acts as an object
in a field with unused space on all of its sides. It then
became interesting to study the possibilities of pivoting
the house/object until it intersected the edges of the site.
This would then allow for different spaces to be created
on the previous unused spaces. These new spaces had a
unique relationship to the edge of the house and the edge
of the site. The proposal was then to move all programs
required for a functional house into the new spaces that
were created by the intersection of the house/object and
the edge of the site, thus making those spaces the actual
objects in the field and then leaving the space that was
once taken up by the house as highly flexible space that
would be unique in design to each of the persons that
lived in the house.
_Foam Core Model_Photoshop
_AutoCAD_Illustrator_Photoshop
_SketchUp_Photoshop
_SketchUp_AutoCAD
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For example, the bottom floor, which was meant to house a beer brewer, would contain a
space that allowed for him to brew his own beer, but would also have the capability of trans-
forming into a bar or into a space that could exhibit all the beers he’s made. A last detail was
that the new house would be offsetted by a steel mesh that would have ivy woven through
it. This would allow the ivy to perform as a mechanism for keeping the cool air in and the hot
sun rays out while in the winter when the leaves had fallen, it would allow for the sun’s rays to
penetrate into the homes, thus allowing for more heat.
_Second Floor Plan _Third Floor Plan
_Fourth Floor Plan _Roof Plan
The design for this chair was inspired by the functionality of a typical beach chair
but also the idea that a degree of aesthetics could be incorporated into its de-
sign. This design became a test for analyzing how a beach chair could become
a self-made product that would require the least amount of time at an affordable
price. A set of drawings and documents was produced before constructing the
chair to show that building it is relatively affordable and efficient. It constitutes
of a number of elements that get repeated and arranged in such a manner that
make up the chair, thus its not a matter of producing various elements that are
then added up to make a chair, but rather mass-producing two main elements
that then come together to make up a chair. Essentially this chair can be built with
typical instruments found at a local hardware store at around a price of $100.
CHAIR
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The purpose of this project was to design a college
student center. Through the design process it was
understood that the already existent buildings had a
clearly demarcated space meant to promote educa-
tion. The idea behind the student center was to de-
sign a space that had no clear border, no clear edge,
and no clear perimeter. This would allow for a flexible
space meant to blur the lines between the surround-
ing environment and the student center, thus allow-
ing the students to extend the use of this building so
that it could serve both as an open campus but also
as a building where students could come to solve
everyday college needs. Furthermore, the flexibility
of this space is promoted through spaces that serve
multiple purposes depending on the arrangement of
the outdoor furniture which the students are meant to
have complete control over.
THRESHOLD EDGES
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Travel Sketches
Pedro Dorta
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Syracuse University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture ; Design GPA 3.4 Thesis - “Socio-Economic Hybridization - Study of Hybrid Architecture as Mediator Strategic Management Minor Dean’s List King & King Competition
International Study Japan Three Cities - Florence, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Portugal N.Y.C Urban Studio - with visiting critic Jing Liu
Digital Revit AutoCAD Rhinoceros V-Ray SketchUp Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Photography
Modeling Laser Cutter 3D Printer CNC Mill Chipboard Plexi Glass Metal
Drafting / Hand Line Drawing Perspective Construction Rendering
Languages Spanish English
American institute of Architecture Student
Society of Multicultural Architects and Designers
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Hispanic Business Society
The Architecture League of New York
2014
Summer 2011Summer 2012
Fall 2012
www.ethos-pedrodorta.com
Experience
SCF Arquitectos - Metro Office Park - San Juan, PRGenerated a 3D digital model using Revit as primary program to produce renderings and de-sign layout. Documented site information through photography and diagramming for a book-let that was to be made using inDesign.
Dr. Josue Pabon’s Office - Hospital Auxilio Mutuo - San Juan, PRDocumented office layout and dimensions which include waiting room, docto’s office, and waiting room.Generated a 3D digital model of a potential design proposal for the renovation of the office.Acquired furniture for the office that would not exceed the proposed budget.
Dalpos Architects and Integrators - freelance - Syracuse, NYGenerated a 3D digital model of a potential design proposal for the renovation of Destiny Mall in Syracuse, New York.
Freedom by Design CompetitionLed a group to design and propose a handicapp accessible porchDocumented site: Interior / Exterior measurementsGenerated plans, sections, elevations, and a 3D digital model which would be presented to potential clients envolved in the competition.
Pueblo Bakery - freelance - San Juan, PRDesigned and proposed the layout of a bakery.Generated a 3D digital model.
Palmas de Mar : Renovacion para Hogares - freelance - Humacao, PRDesigned and proposed a recurring layout of porches that would be added to 48 homes.Documented site : Interior / Exterior measurementsGenerated a 3D digital model for renderings
2013
2013
2013
2012
2011
2011
Aireko Construction Corp. - The San Juan Mall - San Juan, Puerto RicoAnalyzed a set of drawings in order to provide a quantity take off sheet.Contacted suppliers of merchandise and purchased necessary items.Analyzed architectural and structural drawings to estimate precise quantity of materials needed.Walked through site on a routinely basis to verify work was going according to project schedule.
2013
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