Portfolio GSU - MFA

portfolio
nathalia arruda
2012-2017

esume
retirement complex
Vila Matilde, Sao Paulo ,SP
residential sao domingos
Sao Domingos,Sao Paulo, SP
boys’ bedroom
Atlanta, GA
AC Marriot
porto maravilha hotel
Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
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ADDRESS:
305 Brookhaven Ave,
Apartment 744
Brookhaven
GA, 30319
PHONE NUMBER:
404.906.7405
MAIL;:
arruda.nathalia@gmail.com
nathaliaarruda
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nathalia arruda silva
ADDRESS:
305 Brookhaven Ave,
Apartment 744
Brookhaven
GA, 30319
PHONE NUMBER:
404.906.7405
EMAIL:
arruda.nathalia@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Sao Paulo, BR
Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism
Completed: December/2012
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• AUTOCAD 2D AND 3D
National Service of Commercial Learning (SENAC)
• Graphic Valorization Course
Future School – USP
Arq. Marcio Lupion
• Drawing and Pixel Course
Stein Luz Architectures
Arq. Michel Stein
• Render Course - Sketchup PRO and V-Ray
Laboratory of Ideas
• Post-Production Course - Photoshop and In-Design
Laboratory of Ideas

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Computer Aided Design
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Sketchup PRO And
V-Ray Render. Basic knowledge In Revit Architecture.
Adobe Creative Suit
Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
Microsoft Office
Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Hand Skills
Sketching, Drawing and Oil Painting. Experience in Photography
and Architecture Modeling.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
ENGLISH
Advanced Knowledge of writing, reading, listening and
conversation.
• Talk Internacional English School
2016-2018
• CNA Idioms
2005 -2008
SPANISH
Advanced Knowledge of writing, reading, listening and
conversation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• City Hall of Sao Paulo
2009-2010
Sao Paulo, BR
• Saad Larcipretti
Interior Design
2010
Sao Paulo, BR
• Ufficcio Architecture and Engineering
Corporative Interior Design
2010-2011
Sao Paulo, BR
• Conx
Construction Company
2010-2011
Sao Paulo, BR
• IMAGIC!
Interior Design and Entertainment
2012
Sao Paulo, BR
• Kallas
Construction Company
2013 – 2016
Sao Paulo, BR
• Sao Vicente College
1997-2004
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Sao Paulo/SP, Brazil
The number of retired people has increased throughout the
world, mainly in developing countries, like Brazil, specially in
Sao Paulo . Even thought, we have the knowledge about that,
the numbers of institution for this people`s age seem to
decrease a long of the time.
As a result, this project was focused on a Retirement
Complex located at Vila Matilde, Sao Paulo, Brazil, one of the
most residential areas in the lest of the city of Sao Paulo that
suffers with a lack of this type establishment to attend the
old people.
The complex, as projected, in one of the most important
avenues in the lest. As Known as, “Bernardino Carvalho da
Fonseca Avenue”, or “Gamelinha”, this place have a lot of
circulation of vehicules and people during the day.
Vila Matilde Sao Paulo/SP
The buildings would offer 114 apartments, in addition to a
recreational and health care spaces, that aren`t just for the
particular use, but also private.
Each space, specially the apartments, were projected to have
the best efficiency of natural lightning and ventilation,
through the right solar orientation and cross ventilation. The
project was made in observation of the Brazilian laws and
rules, especially the ones related to accessibility.

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The floors were divided according the function. Underground, was projected a
space for public and residents parking lot. The first and second floor were
focused on public services, such as recreational and health care.
Moreover, the last four floors, for privacy questions, were projected to
accommodate the apartments for retired people.
building organization
water tank
Apartments
3 rd until 7 th floor
recreation + health care
2 nd floor
recreation areas
1 st floor
parking lot + common areas
underground

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apartment
isometric perspective
window type maxim air
wood lath
glass door
glass guardrail
metallic floor
high sliding window
wood window
concrete structure
waterproof slab
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Sao Paulo/SP, Brazil
Sao Domingos, Sao Paulo/SP
Located, in the west of Sao Paulo, a residential was project with
60 units, 4 units each floor, located in Sao Domingos, Pirituba,
Sao Paulo.
The concept of the project was to appropriate from the
topography of the terrain. As a result, of a slope, two
underground parking lots were designed. Above them, a fully
recreation area to all residents.
About the 60 apartment units, they offer comfortable ambient,
served by natural lightning and ventilation. Each apartment was
It was idealized for a single family, having 2 bedroom, 2
bathrooms, 1 living room and 1 kitchen.

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apartment floor
apartment

common areas
The common areas, included a vast space of recreation.
Which space was planning with a modern and fancy style
for all ages through of the use colorful tones.
Within the first floor, you can find the Lobby that gives
access to other areas, like Gym, Swimming Pool and
Playroom.
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta/GA, USA
Two boys who love cars and airplanes.
The parents, following the boys’ desire,
were looking for a project that could
aggregate the idea of big city, cars,
traffic, airplanes, adding some colors. I
projected a room full of colors, using
some pre-existing furniture, like the bed,
rug and nightstands.
I chose colors for the walls was a very
light gray, that can be see it at the
beautiful cars wallpaper. Also, the
decorations like pillows, tows remember
the theme.

view c
w/o scale
view a
w/o scale
bedroom floor
w/o scale
Repertory
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Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA
Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Rio de Janeiro, RJ / Brazil
Inspiring and modern. This is Porto Maravilha.
A facade figured in a mosaic of wood and glass, on a large
scale, two blocks away from the seashore.
The project brings to the region, classic elements of
Brazilian modernist architecture and interior design
proposes the rescue of an elegant Brazilian home.
With approximately 11.4 thousand m2, 225 rooms and
leisure area with swimming pool in a tropical rooftop
garden, such as shops, gym, meeting rooms, pool, bar and
restaurant, the hotel is one of the most sophisticated in
the region.
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Atlanta, GA

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