Computational Applications in Design

Professor Ramses Terrero

Design and Architecture Senior High Fall 2019 + Spring 2020

In the fall of 2019, Ramses Terrero instructed 50 students across Architecture + Industrial Design strands in the Design & Architecture Senior High through the FIU SOA Dual Enrollment program.

    Architecture Project Synopsis: 

 The students were tasked with creating a new typology for a micro house unit that can be replicated (like a townhouse). Having a 20’x40’ lot they need to accommodate for basic living commodities as well as implement a “radical” program; such as a nature preserve / aquarium / park / art gallery, ect.. 

Software they are using includes SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. 

    Industrial Design Project Synopsis: 

 The students were tasked with choosing an Automotive Brand and creating a new model that will either:

A. Not be a direct competitor for the brand.
B. Create a new typology for the brand / automotive industry.
C. Implement a radical idea in the Automotive Industry.

Software they are using includes Blender, Fusion360, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and Procreate 

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ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS

The Prestigious Award of Excellence in Architecture, was awarded to Sam Abuchaibe for her excellent mastery on the coursework, successful execution, and thought-provoking project implementing a modern take on Gothic Revival.

Music Room / Micro Infill House / Sam Abuchaibe

The Honor Award of Excellence in Architecture (1st place), from Class 1A was awarded to Sofia Cisneros for her elegant representation and successful execution.

Koi Pond / Micro Infill House / Sofia Cisneros

The Merit Award of Excellence in Architecture (2nd place), from Class 1A was awarded to Gretsy Moreno for her successful execution and awareness to detail.

Library / Micro Infill Housing / Gretsy Moreno

The Honor Award of Excellence in Architecture (1st place), from Class 2B was awarded to Daniel Luo for his elegant representation and successful execution.

Arc / Micro Infill House / Daniel Luo

The Merit Award of Excellence in Architecture (2nd place), from Class 2B was awarded to Melany DeSensi for her beautiful representation & awareness to detail.

Casa Arte / Micro Infill House / Melany DeSensi

The Honorable Mention in Architecture, was awarded to Maximo Guerra for his thought-provoking design & constant growth throughout the course.

Pointed Miami / Micro Infill House / Maximo Guerra

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PROJECTS

The Prestigious Award of Excellence in Industrial Design, was awarded to Lilou Tauban for her thought-provoking design for a future Apple car that challenges the way transportation behaves.

Apple Car / Concept Design / Lilou Tauban

The Honor Award of Excellence in Industrial Design (1st place), from Class 1A was awarded to Jasmin Palermo for her elegant visualization and successful execution.

Renault Twizy Truck / Concept Design / Jasmin Palermo

The Merit Award of Excellence in Industrial Design (2nd place), from Class 1A was awarded to Jebreel Bessiso for his successful execution and awareness to detail.

Lincoln Ibis / Concept Design / Jebreel Bessiso

The Honor Award of Excellence in Industrial Design (1st place), from Class 2B was awarded to Samson Desroches for his elegant visualization and successful execution.

Aston Martin 007 / Concept Design / Samson Desroches

The Merit Award of Excellence in Industrial Design (2nd place), from Class 2B was awarded to Alexandra Hornero for her rigor in 3D modeling and awareness to detail.

Acura ELM / Concept Design / Alexandra Hornero

The Honorable Mention in Industrial Design, was awarded to Edric Rodriguez for his rigor in 3D Modeling & constant growth throughout the course.

Porsche EMR / Concept Design / Edric Rodriguez