ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO RICARDO CUELLAR

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
RICARDO CUELLAR

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RICARDO CUELLAR
ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
Bachelors of Architecture
Texas Tech University
Phone: (806) 470-3244
Email: ricardo.cuellar@ttu.edu
PROJECT_01
Frost Bank
Pg. 3-15
Comprehensive Studio
PROJECT_02
College of Architecture
Pg. 16-23
Design Studio IV
PROJECT_03
Tension Spire
Pg. 24-31
Design Studio III
PROJECT_04
Place Du Caire
Pg. 34-39
Study Abroad
PROJECT_05
The Richard Wilson Museum
Pg. 40-45
Design Studio I
PROJECT_06
Unreal Estate
Pg. 46-47
Design Studio II
PROJECT_07
Unity Square
Pg. 48-53
Urban Design Studio

PROJECT_01
Frost Bank
Concept: Energy
Frost Bank
Project Goals
-A financial building that incorporates the site as well as
the needs of its clients into its presence in order to create
an inviting yet protected environment.
-A High End Financial Building- Clients are treated as
people not just another number and provide them with
financial services.
-Buildings Presence- efficient in resources and welcoming
feel in the community
-Protected environment- Through careful designing the
structure will remain protected without having to distance
itself from the community
Site Materials and Water Feature
Project 2 Page 2
Project 1 Page 5

1
Office
1
1
Floor Plans and Perspective Views
Ground Level
1.
Frost Room
Men
Vault
3
Conference Rm
PB Room
Corridor
Vestibule
Elevator
Lobby
Coffee Table
Vestibule
2
3
1
Frost Room
Stairs
4
2
2.
3.
4.
Lobby/Public Space
Office/Admin
Core
4
Elec/Tele Data
Women
2
A 1 02
Teller
Community Rm
A 1 05
Second Level Perspective
4
Mech
Women
Stairs
J/C
Men
Office
Storage
Corridor
2
A 1 02
Office
elevator
1
Admin
3
Corridor
Work Copy
Office
2
Office
Corridor
Office
A 1 05
Stairs
4
Mech
Office
Second Level
1.
Public Space
2. Office
3. Admin
4. Core
Office
Office
Storage
Elevator
Men
Chase
Women
Admin
4 3
Stairs
1
Office Office
Light Well
Corridor
Office
Office
Work/Copy
2
Office
Office
Office
Office
Stairs
Chase
4
Third Level
1.
Public Space
2. Office
3. Admin
4.
Core
Third Level Perspective
Project 1 Page 7

Longitudinal Section
Project 1 Page 9
Project 1 Page 7

2
A 1 02
S h a d i n d g e v ei c
1
1 " = 1 ' - 0"
1
A 1 06
To p o f Ro of
4 0' - 6 "
F . F . L e v e 3 l
27 ' - 0"
F . F . L e v e 2l
1 3 ' - 6 "
F . F . L e v e 1 l
0' - 0"
T. O. D
- 1 ' - 6 "
Entrance to Frost Room
1
A 1 05
2
A 1 06
2
A 1 02
1
A 1 05
3
Shading and Daylighting Strategies and Transverse Section
S h a d i n g S t r a t e g y
Summer
Office
Admin
Equinox
13’-6”
13’6”
9’
100%
Winter
To p o fRo of
4 0' -- 66 ""
Northern Light
40%
8’
Steel Perforated Panels
1/8 Diameter Perfprations
3/16” Spacing
60% Daylight reflected
F . F . L e v e l 3
27 ' -- 0"
Admin
Storefront Window
Perforated Steel Mesh Panel
SHGC= 0.39
U Factor= 0.25
VT= 0.70
F . F . L e v e l 2
1 3 ' - 6 "
3’ Barrier
Daylighting Seasons
Summer Solstice
Winter Solstice
Equinox
F . F . L e v e l 1
T. O. D 0' - 0"
- 1 ' - 6 "
Lobby
Frost
Elec/Tele
ele Data
Women
Men
Vault
Elevator
Conference ence Rm
PB Room
Corridor
Vestibule
Lobby
Vestibule
Community Rm
Frost Room
Stairs
Mech
Women
Men
J/C
Office
Storage
Corridor
Office
elevator
evator
Corridor
Admin
Work Copy
Office
Office
Corridor
Office
Office
Stairs
Mech
Office
Chase
Women
Stairs
Men
Storage
Office
Office
Elevator
Admin
Office
Office
Corridor
Office
Office
Work/Copy
Office
Office
Office
Stairs
Chase
Office
Stairs
Ground Level Second Level Third Level
Artificial Lighting Full Daylight Partial daylight
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A
1
B
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
4
3
Structure
16x89 Steel Girder
1.From Aloft
6x 20 Steel Beam
VRF Diagram
Outdoor
Unit
Outdoor
Unit
8x10 Steel Girder
Roof Level
8x31 Steel Column
DOA
Unit
32’
Piling Cap
Third Level
Indoor
Unit
2
Tile Finish
Concrete
12’
2
Second Level
Metal Decking
20’
9 1 0 1 1 1 2
1 3
1 4
1 5
1 6
C
N
Ground Level
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3
M
4
Parapet Flashing
Wall Section
Support Bracket
3” Air Space
Metall Cladding
Plywood Sheathing
6” Metal Stud
6” Rigid Insulation
Header Connection
Bracket
W8x10 -Flange Beam
Roof Membrane
Metal Decking
Perforated Steel
Mesh
Plywood Sheathing
3.5” Batt Insulation
Interior Finish
Copper Coping
Store Front Window
Plywood Sheathing
Copper Panel
Metal Stud
6” Metal Stud
Steel Grate
5 Pa r a p te
Rigid C.I.
W12x26 Girder
Metall Cladding
Rigid Insulation
8x31 Column
Metal Cladding
Support Bar
Support Bracket
Channel Track
Air Space
Plywood Sheathing
Rigid C.I.
Batt Insulation
6” Meatl Stud
e t a lCl a d d i nc go n n e cn
t i o
Window Sill
Metal Decking
Concrete
Metal Cladding
Channel Track
Window Mullion
3” Metal Tube
Connection
Concrete Fill
Angle Iron
Metal Stud Bracing
S h a d i n D ge v i c eCo n n e c nt i o
Piling Cap
Project 1 Page 15

PROJECT_02
College of Architecture
Concept: Connections
Project Site and Site Drivers
Site Plan
Cleveland
Square
Retail
Project Site
Retail
Garage
Event Space
Theater
San Jacinto
Plaza
Concept Statement
The circulation of the structure is explored in order to generate
social experiences. Social areas can also mark a transition
from one space to another. The concept represented in
this project was concieved based off this knowledge. This
building wouldnt only involve the community but a new form
of circulation in the area that leads towards cleveland square
this would give an educational experience while entering
and exiting the institutional facility.
Project 2 Page 17

Pathways and Connections
Cleveland
Square Museum
Cleveland
Square Library
Retail
Retail
Theatre
Parking
Garage
Parking
Event Space
Pedestrian Connections
Program Connections
Projector Screen Retail College of Architecture
Project 2 Page 19

Pathways and Connections
Shading
Additional Pathway
Views
Project 2 Page 21

Floor Plans and Renderings
Fourth Level
Third Level
Perspective View of Retail
Second Level
Ground Level
Perspective View from the Amphitheatre
The college provides a missing component that completes the
educational block by replacing a parcel of land that was used as
parking lot into an educational facility.The building’s division
provides a shaded amiable path the commuters can take to reach
thier destination. People that take this path are given an interactive
experience between the students work and community in El Paso.
Project 2 Page 23

PROJECT_03
Tension Spire
Concept: Fluidity
Tension Spire
The project is located in Chicago, Illinois adjacent to
North Lake Shore Drive across from the riverwalk. The
project consists of a culinary arts facility,residential
spaces, dormitories, office spaces, multi-use facilities, and
mechanical space. The building integrates structural systems
that generates a unique experience. The high rise has a long
span steel structure that extrudes from the roof and a double
skin along the south side to reduce energy cost.
Project 3 Page 25

Renderings and Long Span Steel Structure
Cable Suspended Roof
The structure will support the roof of the building that covers
the culinary arts restaurant
L e v el 3 9
6 00' - 0"
L e v el 3 8
5 8 5 ' - 0"
L e v el 3 7
5 7 0' - 0"
Culinary Arts
Residence
Dormatorys
Office Spaces
Multi-Use
Mechanical
Project 3 Page 27

D N
D N
D N
D N
D N
D N
D N
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1
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1
1
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0"
D N
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1
Floor Plans
1
U P
U P
U P
U P
4
4
2
U P
U P
U P
L e v e l 3 9
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
D N U P
5
U P
U P
2 L e v e l 4
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
2 L e v e l 5
1 / 1 6 " = 1 ' - 0"
U P
2 L e v e l 22 1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
D N
U P
L e v e l 1 8
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
L e v e l 3 9
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
D N U P
L e v e l 1 8
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
2
10
11
2
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
UU P
3
4
U P
1
2
U P
U P
Ground Level
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Lobby
Retail
Public Restrooms
Cullinary Administrative Offices
Director’s Suite
Admissions Office
Career Services
Staff Room
Faculty Area
Receiving Area
Service Area
Second Level
(Culinary Arts College)
1. Teaching Kitchens (5)
2. Student Lounge
3. Classrooms (2)
4. Open to Below
Third Level
1. Lecture Hall
2. Library
3. Wine Room
4. Demonstration Laboratory
5. Multi-use space
Fourth-Sixth Level
MultiPurpose
Rooms (3)
Seventh-Thirteenth
Level
Dormatories
Sixteenth-Twentieth
Level
Offices
Twenty First-Thirty
Ninth Level
Residential
Units
Fortieth Level
Restaurant
Project 3 Page 29

Double Skin facade
Double Skin Facade
-Protects building from direct
solar heatgain
-Insulates the building from
the cold in winter
-Protects against the wind
forces
Project 3 Page 31

PROJECT_04
Place Du Caire
Concept: Everchanging Fashion
Study Abroad Collaborative
Place Du Caire
In order to emphasize the importance of fashion in Paris the Quartier
du Caire was decided to be used as the study of traditional and
experimental textiles. A place will be created by using regular shapes
that will extend its connection throughout the site to direct people
towards the intended location. The place combines trees, pathways,
and green areas to create this unique experience that is familiar to
the citizens in Paris, France.
Place Du Caire is a project that encompasses time and research that
was developed by studying its location. The place is meant to attract
commuters to the intended site to create another central point in
Paris to direct people towards the passage du caire. The project also
is intended to direct people towards an IMC and a Liturgical Space.
The project is an understanding of architecture within its urban fabric
and creating a new place for people to gather and relax.
Project Site
Project 4 Page 33

Place du Caire
Views and Voids
Cafe Elevation
The place incorporates cafe, IMC, and a liturgical space that
would be placed on the cross axis paths leading east to west.
The IMC is placed on east while the LS on the west. The IMC is the
hierarchical element in the place, decisions were made to create
a sense of centrality for the IMC. In order to redirect the focus
to the IMC a sense of in the place. The place then shifts in order
to become an asymmetrical design giving the place a break or a
variable to which people can identify as a main focal point. The
IMC is also lined with single row of lindens trimmed while the LS
has an allee of linden trees which gives off the appearance of a
private precinct within the zone unlike the IMC which has less
objects obstructing the commuters vision.
South Axonometric View
North Axonometric View
North Axonometric View
Project 4 Page 35

Place Du Caire
PLACE DU CAIRE
Neiman-Rex Rules of
Compostion plan and
elevation
The place also incorporates an IMC and a Liturgical
space that would be placed on the cross axis paths
leading east to west. The IMC being placed on east
while the LS on the west. The IMC is the hierarchical
element in the place, so there were decisions that were
made to create centrality for the IMC. In order to redirect
the focus to the IMC in the place, The place then shifted
to become an asymmetrical design giving the place a
break or a variable to which people can identify as a
main focal point. The IMC is also lined with single
row of lindens trimmed while the LS has an allee of
linden trees which gives off the appearance of a private
precinct within the zone unlike the IMC which has less
objects obstructing the commuters vision.
Constants
-16’ bay facade
-Composite Columns
-Arcade
-Tree Heights and dimensions
-Paving pattern along the axis of passage du
caire to Rue Reaumur
-Cafe facade flows along the exterior of
the buildings Rusticated ground floor and
mezzanine
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Variables
-Break of the alee
-Asymetrical place design
-paving patterns change at thresholds of IMC
and Liturgical spaces
-Change of facade at the IMC
-Height of IMC’s frontal facade is greater
than that of the cafe facade motief
-interpuratation of Vitrine skewed of both
axis and the overlap of the base and main
passage
Centrality
-Crossing of the two passages ways
emphasized
-Trees are used to emphasize the hiearchy
Hierarchy
-Vitrine skew the vision towards IMC
-Main passage through the place is moved
closer to the IMC
-Trees are used to mask the Liturgical space
-The grand space in front of the IMC allows
for a transitional space that directs people
toward the IMC
Project 4 Page 37

IMC Longitudinal Section and Plan
Longitudinal Section Of Place
Beaux Arts
Principles of Design
N
Beaux Arts Principles of Design
Parti
- 16’ bay system
- Grid Structure
- Symetrical spaces for
both flanking spaces
and grand entrance
- Barrel Vaulting in Grand
space to form a long span
strucural system
Composition
- Lobby space
is opens up to three
spaces which all are
connected by opening
-stairs are placed in the
center precinct of the
plan to direct people
to the stairs
-Grand Space is in the back of
the building to give more
privacy
Point
-The Hiearchical element are the stairs
0 10 20
Circulation
40 80
-The spaces are all open to one another
creating an articulated free form of
Ricardo Cuellar and Tyler Knauss circulation
ARCH 4601: Design in the Urban Context
Paris Studio 2012 Marche
Clifton Ellis, PhD and Hal Sharp, PhD, Instructors
-Compression space before entering the
stair space and flanking spaces serve as a threshold
into these spaces
Parti
- 16’ bay system
- Grid Structure
- Symetrical spaces for
both flanking spaces
and grand entrance
- Barrel Vaulting in Grand
space to form a long span
strucural system
Point
-The Hiearchical element are the
stairs
Circulation
-The spaces are all open to one
another
creating an articulated free form of
circulation
Marche
-Compression space before
entering the stair space and
flanking spaces serve as a
threshold into these spaces
Project 4 Page 39

PROJECT_05
Museum
Concept: Museum that Reflects Sculptor
Richard Wilson’s Work
The Richard Wilson Museum
The museum is located on a sloped terrain in between two structures
in a dense urban city. The sloped terrain causes the building to interacts
with both streets in different ways within the urban context. The building
is significantly different from street view compared from one side to the
other in height and design.
The client used for this museum is a sculptor named Richard Wilson who
distorts some his art to create abnormal geometries.The design of the
building is derived from the clients sculptures in order to keep the same
vernacular that is used by the artist’s work. Wilson’s sculptures are very
abstract while retaining the form that conveys his message concerning
his art.
Project 5 Page 41

Distorded Angles
Richard Wilson’s Art
Distorted Mass Devlopment
Museum Axonometric View
Project 5 Page 43

1
3
Floor Plans
D N
U P
4
The Richard Wilson Museum
3
2
5
1
Ground Level
1.
Office 1
2. Office 2
3. Restroom/ Water Closet
4. Gallery
5. Elevator
U P
L e v e l 1
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
2
2 L e v e l 2 1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
D N
3 1
1
4
5 4
Second Level
1. Office 1
2. WorkRoom
3.
4. Gallery
5.
Unisex Restroom
Elevator
2
3
Third Level
1. Office 1
2. Workroom
3. Gallery
4.
Elevator
L e v e l 3
1 / 3 2" = 1 ' - 0"
The structure has a unique geometry which is placed in a
composition that is rectalinear. The building represents the
clients art using the structure and its surroundings as its own
functional art piece. The client’s philosophy and purpose of
his work that is represented in this strucure can be defined
by a quote from the artist.
“I’ve always been concerned with the ways you can change
architectural space – whether it be a room or a whole
building – to alter your perception, to knock your view of the
world off-kilter.” - Richard Wilson
Front
View
Top View
Project 5 Page 45

PROJECT_06
Unreal Estate
Concept: Overlapping Fragments
Unreal Estate
Design II Scenic Dr. Condiminium Complex
located on the slope of the Frankline Mountains
The unreal estate project consists of three tenants an
artis,astrologer, and a contractor to be built and located on a
steep terrain near transmountain. The dimensions of the plot
of land are 145’ x 65’ with offsets of 5’ on each side 25’ in front
and 20’ in back. Each tenant will have its own powder room
, living room, master bath, master bedroom, entry, storage,
hvac/mech, kitchen, dining area, and studio. It also consists
of a common area. The structures purpose is to be used as a
work space.
First Level
Second Level
South Elevation
Third Level
Axonometric Level Diagram
Fourth Level
Project 6 Page 47

PROJECT_07
Unity Square
Concept: Overlaying Public Realms
Capitol
Chatress
Axonometric Site with Proposed Project
Land Use
Commercial
Entertainment
Residential
Industrial
Unity Square Drivers
The project site is located at the Minute Maid parking lot. Unity
Square is a proposal that was designed in order to create connections
from EaDo to Downtown Houston in order unite the areas once again.
There are programs that are encouraging development in EaDo such
the TIRZ 15 and the 380 Program which allows for the possibility of
this proposal. The Project incorporates retail, residential, office,
and public space to fullfill the needs the surrounding land uses.
Unity Square consist of a two level underground parking garage to
accomodate for the existing parking lot that is being reused for this
proposal as well as the future needs of the community. Theproject
includes sky bridges that are common in the area. The roof of parts
of the building as well as the sky bridge are used to form an elevated
platform in order to create a visual connection with downtown.
Texas
Capitol
Rusk
Capitol
Chatress
Transportation Routes
Rail Line
Major Collector
Existing Bike Lanes
Proposed Bike Lanes
by TIRZ 15
Freeway
St. Emmanuel
Project 7 Page 49

- - -
-
Longitudinal Section and Rendering
Design Influences
View from the Lofts at the Ballpark
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge
Mini Soccer
U P
Water Feature
St. Emmanuel
Unitiy Park
Rusk
Pedestrian Bridge
U P
U P
Pedestrian Bridge
Public Seating
Food Truck Parking/Tail Gate
Project
Open core influence
Connecting Axis Influence
Angle Influence
Project 7 Page 51

-
U
Floor Plans and Rendering
Second Level Third Level Fourth Level
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge
Mini Soccer
Open to Below
D N
Unity Pavilion
D N
Unity’s Scenic Park
U P
- - -
Sky Bridge
Sky Bridge
Sky Bridge
U P
Open to
Below
U P
Elevated Pedestrian Walkway
Open to
Below
Open to
Below
D N
Sky Bridge
Open to
Below
U P
U P
Pool
Unity Residential
Resort
Water Feature
Unitiy Park
Pedestrian Bridge
U P
U P
Ground Level
Pedestrian Bridge
Public Seating
Food Truck Parking/Tail Gate
Commercial Retail
Commercial Restaurant/Bar
YMCA
Residential
Industrial
Mix Use
Core (Main Elevator and Stairs)
Garage Vent/ Public Seating
Garage Entrance
Light Sculpture
Project 7 Page 53

Details
Art Work

Details
Stone Panel
Concrete Lintel
Flashing
Rigid Insulation
Pivoting Joint for
operable Window
Low E Glass
Steel Tube
Electromotion Pusher
Spider Connection
Mullion Flashing
Window Sill
Vapor Barrier
Rigid Insulation
Railing
Double Panel
Insulated Glass
Finish Floor
Rigid Insulation
Mullion
Curtain Wall Gravity
Anchor
Precast Concrete Slab
Gravity Support
Channel
Back up CMU Wall
Brick Veneer
Fire Stop
2” Air Space
Weep Vent
Parapet Flashing With
Anchoring System
Brick Veneer
Ca v i t y W
a l l - r Cu t a iwn
a l l
Precast Concrete Slab with
Reinforced Rebar
Ca v i t y W
a l l - n Pu c he d w i n d o w
Batt Insulation
Air space
Rigid Insulation
Anchor Channel
Flashing
Balcony Railing with Glass
Soil
Drainage/Moisture
Retention Layer
Single Ply Membrane (PVC)
Flashing
Wood Planks
Steel Beam
Bolt and Concrete Anchor
XPS Insulation
Anti-Root Water
Proofing
High Density EPS Thermal
Break
Precast Concrete Slab with
Reinforced Rebar
Ca v i t y W
a l l - B a l c o n y Co n d i t i o n
Details Page 57

Free Hand Artwork
Art has always been a passion of mine which includes sketching
and painting. The art displayed is in water color, charcoal, chalk,
and pen. The art of freehand gives a sense of free flowing creativity
that transcends into design to produce a product from the artist’s
thought process.
Details Page 59

Ricardo Cuellar
Bachelors of Architecture 2013
Texas Tech University
Phone: (806) 470-3244
Email: ricardo.cuellar@ttu.edu
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