Name

Arturo Enrique Morales Rivera

Profession

ArchitectureProfessional Experience

2AM Architects (2008 - Present day)

*Incorporated to the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH)

Education

*Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño (ISAD)

(2005 - 2010)

Webpage

www.2am.com.mx

Contact

arturo.morales@2am.com.mx011 52 044 (614) 413(6190)

ARCHITECTUREThe following section contains the professional projects I’ve worked on for the last 4 years as an associate of the firm 2AM Architects. I developed, in compliance with the CEO, the entirety of the projects, starting with the architectural design, the construction plans and the 3D perspective views, as well as the graphics that represent the sustainable strategies of the buildings.

Library/Meeting room perspective

FACULTY OF MEDICINE 2 0 1 2 . P a r r a l , C h i h u a h u a . M é x i c o

U n i v e r s i d a d A u t ó n o m a d e C h i h u a h u a

The UACH University long-range master plan promotes education in the city of Parral, Chihuahua through the construction of the new campus that includes 9 new faculties, including the Faculty of Medicine.

The design process succeded in the integration of the university’s staff of all levels, including the students, teachers, planning director, campus specialties and the Dean to guarantee an exceptional learning and social experience, while adressing environmental considerations; the new faculty explores the “passive building-active user” concept. Based of the particularities of the location, such as a pronounced down-sloping terrain, orientations, materials and climate properties, this building ensures the proper use of energy and renewable resources while the students interact in the way of how these passive components work together.

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Night view of the main entrance

Perspective of the main entrance Sun screen detail

AIDS MEMORIAL PARK 2012 . New York , New York , U.S .A .

A r c h i t i z e r C o m p e t i t i o n E n t r y 7 4 9 9The Stand By Me AIDS Memorial Park is conceived as the acknowledgement of the passion of the people involved in the fight against AIDS. The design process starts with the full understanding of the physical site, it’s historic past and future development, aiming towards a friendly environment that is welcoming, using transparent views and visual links to connect the more transited avenue with the surrounding neighborhood, in different privacy stages. Creating community bonds is one of the main objectives in this project, so it’s only natural to see large grass fields adorned with scented flowers and trees, resulting in amazing spaces dedicated to the people; a community garden entitles the neighbors with a sense of belonging. In the center of the memorial park, a 90 feet mast rises, simbolizing society and how people have always fought for what is right, while the ramp simbolizes the difficult path that comes with such task; sometimes you proceed slowly, without knowing what problems await for you, but always with a steady and firm step.

Beyond the idea that this park will commemorate a public space, this design will always be a reminder, a communication vessel between our physical and our spiritual being, because through our senses we will be able to live the space, to synchronize our feelings and minds with those of the people who have devoted their entire life to raise consciousness and awareness.

Overview of the project’s location

View of the courtyard

Cross section

Perspective view of the main entrance

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AIDS Acknowledgement Path

Grass Field Grass Field

Due to the growing student body demand, the Faculty of Chemistry commisioned the new laboratories building. The program includes 40 consultancy & advisory cubicles, 3 computational laboratories, a student hall and a faculty lounge, as well as an auditorium with a capacity for 100 seated people. The integration of the building with it’s surroundings was a key element at all the stages of the design, as we were looking to enhance the cohesion of the buildings in the campus.

Located in the middle of the existing laboratories building and the university’s cafeteria, the new building makes the most of this narrow site and takes advantage of the surrounding views. The design follows a strict modulation of the steel structure, windows and sun louvers, all defined by the required space for the cubicles and the laboratories.

Sustainable strategies include natural ventilation, ultra low-energy lighting and water efficient fixtures; also, natural light bathes the building throught the day, providing a relaxed workplace for the occupants.

LABORATORIES BUILDING 2 0 1 2 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . , M é x i c o

U n i v e r s i d a d A u t ó n o m a d e C h i h u a h u aConstruction is scheduled to start in September 2012

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SPORTS SCIENCES FACULTY 2 0 1 1 . C d . J u a r e z , C h i h . M é x i c o

U n i v e r s i d a d A u t ó n o m a d e C h i h u a h u a

Design for the new sports complex located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, as part of the expansion plan of the UACH University. The project consists of 4 structures that will accommodate an olympic pool, cafeteria, a multi-use gymnasium and a box and aerobics gym. Architecture has the virtue of translating clients needs into livable spaces and with this specific project the main objective was to create a strong community bond within a city that has been hit by a wave of violence; such a task could only be achieved through the involvement of the all the different people attending and teaching in the university, aiming for a common goal.

The practice and teaching of sports sciences translates itself into the perfect excuse for a community making space and this project explores the concept through grass fields adorned with native flora and sitting areas, resulting in vast recreational espaces. As part of the green university policy, this building encourages the use of passive strategies to regulate the use of energy consumption.

Olympic pool perspective view

Recreational spaces in the new campusOverview of the new campus

Ongoing design process

MUNICIPAL BUILDING 2 0 1 0 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . , M é x i c o

M u n i c i p a l G o v e r n m e n t o f C h i h u a h u a

Designed to accommodate all the municipal instances of the city of Chihuahua, this sustainable building utilizes passive strategies for cooling, heating and ventilating the living spaces; natural light plays a major role in this design, reducing the energy consumption generated by the artificial lightning at the sime time that elevates the quality of the working space.The project includes office space, attention to the citizens area, a cafeteria, and a small shopping center, aswell as recreational areas.Along with the architectural project, a movility plan was implemented to integrate the new building with the existing transport grid of the city, encouraging alternative means of transportation besides the automoviles, in compliance with the principles of sustainable design.

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FCA ACADEMICS BUILDING 2 0 1 1 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . M é x i c o

U n i v e r s i d a d A u t ó n o m a d e C h i h u a h u aH o l c i m A w a r d s C o m p e t i t i o n e n t r y

The Autonomus University of Chihuahua, through the Bussiness Administration Faculty continues with its expansion scheme of improving the campus facilities.

The new Academics building has been commissioned to provide a better attention service to the students and facilitate a betterworking environment for teachers and university employees. Currently, this activities take place in inadecuate spaces without any spatial relation between them, which dificults their coordination and correct function.

The faculty has approximately 15,000 students, making it the faculty with moststudents in the city.

Built in 1995 with an area of 20,000 square meters, the current facilities are divided into bachelor and master degree classrooms, seminars, administrative office, cafeteria, library and student aid office.

These buildings were designed and constructed without taking in considerationcrucial aspects like the sun path, winds, rainfall, native materials, vegetation and the topography of the site which resulted in bad design, indiscriminate use of energy for illuminating, heating and cooling the buildings.

The figure of the Academics building stands and it’s part of the pre-existing buildings; its appearance has character and invites the viewer to join.

Primarily focused on the interaction between the student-teacher-adviser, the building will promote the working environment, linking significantly their relationship. The building, with it’s visual appearance and interior-exterior relation, the user feels a very well desired welfare.

The design considered a 3 story building that allocates the Attention areas and an Auditorium in the 1st level, Administrative areas in the 2nd and the Consultancy & Advisory cubicles in the 3rd level. Naturally lit during most of the day, the use of artificial lighting is significantly reduced. By using the heating and cooling system to a minimum, it’s possible to reduce the consumption of non-renewable energies, the building considers the re-use of gray water for gardens and the solar radiation as a heating strategy. With this scope, the building is planned to use 50% of the energy of a building of a similar size and traditional construction.

During the development of the Academics building a lot of people were involved, including students, teachers, administrative personnel, planning staff and engineers, as well as the Dean of the faculty, each one contribuiting with ideas or concepts, achieving the goal of stimulating the formation of a community within the university. The positive outcome made all the participants in the designdevelopment feel that the building is of their own so that in a near future, when the construction of the building starts, they will want to be a part of this process until its completition.

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Soil is used as a Heat Exchange Field where the exterior air transfers it’s temperature to the ground and cools down before getting into the building

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CORONADO APARTMENTS 2 0 1 0 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . M é x i c o

The Coronado Apartment Building is located in the Historic Center of the city of Chihuahua, surrounded by residences that are considered cultural heritage and it’s preservation takes an important place in the new development of the downtown; with that in mind, propositions have been made with the goal of densification in the Historic Center and the renovation and the reutilization of the existing buildings. The site where this project is implanted suffered from deterioration through the years and at present only two adobe walls remain from the original construction, and they’re considered cultural heritage because of the architectural attributes of the period in which they were constructed. The solution of the project makes a symbolic transition between the built elements in the site and the new building, by the means of integrating the adobe walls into the living space. Transparency and interaction with the natural surroundings were key elements in the design process, along with sustainable constructive methods and the better use of space. The use of natural light is promoted through the entire building and in the upper levels the views are privileged.

The building consists of three floors wich are displaced from the center, allowing terraces to form for the apartments as well as providing shade from the west and south orientation. Chihuahua has hot and dry climate with a little rain through the year, so it’s very important to protect the building with natural shading.The constructive system used consists of steel columns that support a concrete envelope of walls and slabs; the remaining walls that interact with the exterior are constructed from an aluminum panel with an integrated isolation system and double glazed windows installed to function as a ventilated façade.

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LOMAS DE MAJALCA 2 0 1 0 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . , M é x i c o

A contemporary project of this kind must comply with a series of requirements that will allow and promote the healthy development of the residents by the means of well designed spaces that respond positively to their common and particular needs. At the same time, the project must take in account the natural and the built environment surrounding the site, in accordance with the principles of sustainability.

This house was designed for a family of four consisting of a married couple in their mid 30’s and their children, one boy and one girl, age 8 and 6, respectively.

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Situated next to a down-sloping terrain, the house provides magnificent views from the “La Presa” dam and “El Rejón” dam, as well as a 360º view of the city on the roof terrace.

The functionality of the project resides in the simplicity of the scheme. The public areas are located in the lower level, while the more private spaces are distributed in the upper level, each one with a particular feel and a distinctive set of characteristics.

The project maintains a very close relation with the exterior without diminishing the private aspect of the residents.

Natural light, sun orientation, and passive cooling and heating methods as well as cross ventilation and the use of the stack effect were key components in the design process. Construction materials were chosen because of their sustainable and aesthetic properties, becoming an integral part of the design and feel of the residence.

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CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM2 0 0 9 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . M é x i c o

I n s t i t u t o S u p e r i o r d e A r q u i t e c t u r ay D i s e ñ o ( I S A D )

A SPACE FOR THE ART

The Museum of Contemporary Art is a multifunctional space designed to accommodate the new ways of

expression that artists in Chihuahua have been developing for the last decade.

It is located in the Historic Center of Chihuahua, in front of the Government Palace and right next to the

“Plaza del Angel” memorial site, which acts as a massive forum for every important celebration

regarding mexican traditions. Most of the surrounding buildings in this area were constructed at the end of the 18th century, resulting in a very coordinated and

beautiful composition of cantera stone and ocher colored walls.

The process involving such an important intervention in the Historic Center required a detailed investigation

regarding the site’s past, present and future. This project takes in consideration important cues from its location and the landmarks surrounding the site, while

exploring the design possibilities to integrate the building with the pre-existent context.

The concept of the building itself is a reminiscence of the primal idea of the museum: a flexible box or

container that through the use of a narrative path allows the works of art to come alive. Natural light played an important role in the design process, highlighting the true spirit of the works through the eyes of the artists. Also, the galleries were designed flexible enough to house interactive and static exhibitions.

The formal elements and the materials make a strong statement, positioning the museum in a specific time/space frame.

1. Permanent exhibition2. The Museum’s main entrance overlooks at the Plaza del Angel, merging with it’s surroundings3. Street view.

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CHURCH OF L IGHTI n t e r v e n t i o n p r o p o s a l

I n s t i t u t o S u p e r i o r d e A r q u i t e c t u r ay D i s e ñ o ( I S A D )

The intervention proposal for Tadao Ando’s Church of the Light was an exercise from the seminar “Composition Theory” in which we chose one architectural icon for us to study from it’s design process to it’s construction and the consecuent livable space. Our research took us from learning about constructive elements and their integration to the overall design of Tadao Ando’s practice, aswell as the spiritual meaning and the goals he wants to achieve with each and every project he’s been involved in.

This specific proposal does not makes an intervention in the Church of the Light, but instead tries to complete the looks and feel of the site in which it’s located. To do so, we implanted a new use in the site, the residence of the minister in charge of the chapel; taking in account the knowledge we acquired in the semester long seminar, we applied the basic concepts of light, materials, elements and composition to this intervention proposal, hoping to get a full understanding of the architectural practice of Tadao Ando.

I n s t i t u t o S u p e r i o r d e A r q u i t e c t u r ay D i s e ñ o ( I S A D )

A CHAPEL IN THE UNIVERSITY 2 0 0 9 . C h i h u a h u a , C h i h . M é x i c o

A SPACE FOR THE MIND

Everything that has a beginning, has an end and there is no way around it. However, it is the path that we all choose to

get there what really counts in this life. It’s not hard to understand why, because each and everyone of us have a

different perspectives in how to manage the events life puts in our way.

Far from being perfect, the human being is prone to make mistakes, and sometimes this mistakes can take us away from the right track. This is the reason why from time immemorial

people has chosen to search for the answers to the questions that science has not been able to explain, all

through faith.

The basic concept of this particular project revolves around the constant search of truth and understanding of our own existence beyond our physical realm and the state of mind

we ought to have to accomplish such task. Spirituality plays a major role in human faith, so as a designer

of a project of this magnitude, it is important to take in account all of the human senses to deliver a full and rich

space suited for this purpose.

The chapel is located in the UACH University campus, surrounded by the Faculty of Business Administration’s buildings, which are considered a landmark in Chihuahua’s history, contributing to the project’s overall look and formality.

By linking both visually and physically the existing buildings and rest areas through pedestrian walkways with the new chapel’s plaza, the campus expands the livable space, making the previously unusable land come to life.

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The nature of this project demands us to use only the fundamental spaces for the correct functioning of the building, which is why the Chapel is divided in 3 very well defined segments; this segments relate and connect with each other in a fluid way and they are:

- The nave, in which the congregation hear the mass.- The interior Garden, that allows natural light and ventilation.- The administration and service spaces.

The building is oriented in accordance to the natural environment of the site and orientations, overlooking

at the St. Paul’s mountain, another landmark of Chihuahua.

Also, a re-interpretation of the space through materials was made in order to satisfy the need for

solemnity, respect, security and spirituality.

INTERESTS

Just as architecture, I had the opportunity to listen to very different genres of music while I was growing up. My parents have always been huge music enthusiasts and they used to have a lot cd’s and cassettes lying around the house, ranging from classic rock such as The Doors, Queen and Foreigner to soft pop as Barry White and Whitney Houston. Be it on a drive to the school in the morning or a concert DVD on sunday afternoon, music has been a constant in our family and have brought us together on many occasions.

Through the years I began to develop a special interest in music, not only as a listener but also as a performer. In the early 2000’s MTV and the internet made it easier for all of us to be exposed to a great amount of music, and that’s when I realized I wanted to make music as well, so I picked up the guitar and learned a few song on my own. By the time I turned 16 I was already playing shows with my first punk-rock band, which introduced me to the local scene. As the years went by I grew tired of music altogether, and on my 22nd birthday I gave it up. It took me a while to really listen to any music at all, but suddenly I started to look back through music history and learned the ways of bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Beatles, just to name a few; those kind of bands that really made a difference in their time and that feeling came back.

Currently I’m working on my first EP as a solo artist, where I play guitar, bass and drums. I have always been able to write music and lyrics, but always with someone else, so this new project feels like an adventure and a challenge, which makes it only more interesting for me.

MUSIC

The year before I entered the university, my father took me to Europe to see if I really was interested in studying architecture. I experienced, first hand, projects by Norman Foster, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers without even knowing who they were and how important their influence would become later on my professional development. I instantly fell in love with architecture and a new hunger for knowledge had been born.

Since then, I have traveled to different cities and countries all around the world to learn as much as I can about architecture, culture and traditions, because it is my personal opinion that it is nearly impossible to develop one’s potential without experiencing a variety of cultures other than your own.

A few years ago I discovered one of the most enjoyable experiences that allowed me to reach different cultures. In spite of the long hours waits at the airport or the never ending car drives, traveling has become one of my main interests; this didn’t came as a surprise at all, since my parents encouraged me to discover as much as I can about the world I’m living in.

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