LHLinda J Hernandez

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

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senior thesis:introduction & programing

Senior schematic concepts

community modular housing solution

dutch consulate

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To me creativity and discipline have always been the fundamental basis in achieving successful designs.

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600 North Michigan ave.Chicago, Il 60611

introduction & Programing

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To create an exhibiti on space show-casing an installati on for the lack of housing for immigrant children in the U.S. Mexico border. The center will provide visitors with a restaurant fea-turing Central American cuisine. The restaurants proceeds will fund the housing project for children of the border. In additi on, Frontera Center will house a retail space containing authenti c Central American treasures that will also help fund the housing project.

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Client Profile:

problem statement:

BorderLinks is a nonprofi t educati on-al organizati on in Tucson that focuses on cross-border relati onship building opportuniti es, issues of immigrati on children, community formati on and development, and social justi ce in the borderlands between Mexico, the U.S.

This rise in numbers has caused the Department of Homeland Security to declare a crisis. The thousands of immigrant children are living in inhumane detenti on faciliti es for an indeterminate amount of ti me, caus-ing detrimental short and long term problems.

Through dynamic educati onal experiences, BorderLinks connects divided communiti es, raises awareness on the impact of border and children immigrati on policies, and inspires acti on for social transformati on. BorderLinks envisions a world where people within and across social borders, value and celebrate diff erences, and build healthy and just communiti es where everyone has equal op-portunity for a full and dignifi ed life.

Current location conditions

Children of the border current liv-ing situati on

Map illustrati ng contries where immigrant children come from

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MODULAR PODS SHOWN IN MILITARY BASE

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ABout the solution:

Thousand of immigrant chil-dren are living in inhumane detention facilities for an in-determinate number of time, causing detrimental short and long term problems. The need for short term housing for these immigrant children, has risen the idea of a solu-tion consisting of a modular housing system which would replace the current prison like spaces. I therefore proposes to create an exhibition space showcasing an installation for the lack of housing for immi-grant children. The modular pods, they will be featured in the exhibition space in order to illustrate the solution for the lack of housing. The idea is that these modular pods could be shipped to any location and essembled on site, as a kit of parts.

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DESERT HACIENDA MAYAN

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The design is inspired by the long journey immigrant children have to endure when crossing the U.S. Mexico border. By drawing inspiration from the desert we celebrate nature and bring it to Frontera’s Center interiors in a contemporary form.

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CONCEPT:The design draws inspirati on from Central American Hacienda’s rugged feel, romanti c beauty, natural materials and arcaded silhouett es. The space illustrates Haciendas architectural features while emphasizing solid simplisti c forms.

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ENTRANCE AND EXIBITION PERSPECTIVE

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The design aims to create a space that celebrates Mayan architec-ture. The Mayan culture once oc-cupied southern Mexico, Guate-mala, El Salvador, and Honduras. By celebrati ng the Mayan culture in the space we unify these four countries by highlighti ng their common ancestors.

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ABOUT THE DELTA PROJECT:

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To create a space in where uninter-rupted architecture illustrates the innovati ve country of the Netherlands as a fl uid form of space.

CONCEPT:

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Delta Works is a massive chain of fl ood protecti on structures that were constructed aft er the oc-currence of the North Sea fl ood of 1953. The fl ood led to 8,361 fataliti es and fl ooded nine percent of the farmland in the Netherlands.The project comprised of laying 13 dams, including barriers, sluices, locks, dikes and levees, to reduce the Dutch coastline’s size and pro-tect the areas within and around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from North Sea fl oods.

- Holabird and Roche, 1910-Rookwood terra cott a- “Modern” bronze elevator panels- Spanish ti le roof by Ludwici Tile Company, 1911-Nati onal Historic Preservati on-Occupying Floors: 12-14

104 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO IL

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To design a govermental offi cial and the premises of the generaL consulate, approximately 12,100 square feet. Uti lizing three parial fl oors

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DELTAWORKS EXHIBITION

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The exhibition space is located on the 12th floor of the general consulate. The exhibition illus-trates the Nertherlands Delta Works Project pumping sytem. The program required an exhi-bition area to showcase the non govermental organization purpose in the consulate. The space was modeled to excite the senses, and have the visiter feel as if they were in the middle of a thunderstorm.Theatrical lighting accents the wa-ter, and the wooden structure. The space is elevated 12 inches off the ground to show the below ground pumping system.

COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE

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CROSS SECTION

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE

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To create a space in where unin-terrupted architecture illustrates the innovative country of the Netherlands as a fluid form of space.

This wimsical interactive cupcake tea shop is the perfect backdrop for a memorable afternoon with friends or family. Sweet Mandy B’s Promotes family gathering by adding playful design elements that are interactive and intriguing. Sweet Mandy B’s chic yet playful design will enhance the tea & cupcake experience, by providing the perfect backdrop setting for gatherings.

Sweet Mandy B’s Cupcake tea shop began in Cindys Kitchen, in where she would bake for friends and family. The joy she exper-inced watching her loved ones enjoy her baked goods, was her inspiration and motivation. Cindy then expanded her baking and opened her first Cupcake shop. The name Mandy comes from Cindy’s first grade teacher. Ms. Mandy would bake for her entire class and was a loving and dedi-cated teacher.

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ABOUT SWEET MANDY B’S:

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

108 south OAKPARK AVE , OAKPARK IL

SITE INFORMATION

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DISPLAY & CHECKOUT COUNTER

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