Dependable, Adaptive, Creative

Adaptive by design.

Genuine by nature.

I love to Design!

As I dive deeper into the design world, my love for Architecture and Design grows with it. Everyday there’s something new to discover. I love to learn new design techniques or theory regardless of the medium. When I start a new project it starts with a mix of sketches, diagrams and words. Throughout my design process I tend to focus on the small detail because I believe that is the way to a successful design.

A QUICK SKETCH OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE DESIGN FROM ZAHA HADID, “Heydar Aliyev Center”

  • concept sketch

  • diagram sketch

  • brainstorm sketch

  • concept sketch

FREEHAND DRAWINGS OF THE CARNIEGE LIBRARY IN SAVANNAH, GA

 obfuscation

Outside of architecture, I’m an Abstract artist

3D RENDERINGS (RHINO)

time piece model

FIRST YEAR STUDIO PROJECT. THE CONCEPT IS TO SEE THE PASSAGE OF TIME FROM THE START ( AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MODEL) TO THE VERY TOP WHERE THERE IS A VIEWING PLATFORM WERE YOU HAVE A VIEW TO THE STARTING POINT.

University
Savannah College of Art and Design

Year
2022

CUBO

CONSTRUCTED USING ONLY CARDBOARD AND STAPLES, THIS MINIMAL STYLE CHAIR CAN SUPPORT UP TO 240 LBS. DESIGNED INTENTIONALLY WITH OPENINGS ON BOTH SIDES TO SEE THE STRUCTURAL SYSTEM OF THE CHAIR.

UNIVERSITY
Savannah College of Art and Design

Year
2023

sketch models

EXPLORATIONS FOCUSED ON SLIPPAGE, OBFUSCATION, LAYERING, AND FOLDING

sketch models

EXPLORATION OF MATERIALS, FOLDING, AND MASSING

historical 16th st. station repair and reuse project

THE HISTORIC 16TH STREET STATION HAS BEEN NEGLECTED SINCE THE MID 90’S. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON BRINGING LIFE BACK INTO THE STATION BY TRANSFORMING IT INTO A HANDS-ON LEARNING CENTER FOCUSED ON REPAIR, REUSE, AND SUSTAINABILITY.

THROUGH WORKSHOPS IN WOODWORKING, MASONRY, AND METALWORK, COMMUNITY MEMBERS GAIN ESSENTIAL SKILLS THAT EMPOWER THEM TO RESTORE THE VERY BUILDING THEY’RE LEARNING IN.

THE PROJECT AIMS TO PRESERVE AND ADAPT THE HISTORICAL SITE, TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY BY TEACHING TRADE SKILLS, AND TO PROMOTE THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY CREATING A LOCAL MARKETPLACE.

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Who am i ?

HI! I’M Allen Rivera, AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENT AT THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY. I BELIEVE THAT GREAT DESIGN SHOULD NOT ONLY SOLVE PROBLEMS BUT IT SHOULD INSPIRE.

IN THE STUDIO, I’M HUMOROUS, ADAPTIVE, CURIOUS AND A CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER. I BELIEVE THAT COLLABORATING IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF GREAT DESIGN. SMALL DETAILS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME IN MY DESIGNS.

WHEN DESIGNING I LIKE TO ASK MYSELF “WHY ?”. IT HELPS ME KEEP IN MIND THAT EVERYTHING SHOULD HAVE A PURPOSE AND THAT NOTHING SHOULD BE DONE JUST CAUSE.

IN THE PAST, I’VE RELIED HEAVILY ON MY INTUITION IN MY DESIGNS BUT, THATS NOT ENOUGH TO BE A GREAT DESIGNER. I’M ON A MISSION TO FIND A MENTOR THAT I CAN HELP AND LEARN FROM TO ULTIMATELY HELP ME GET TO WHERE I WANT TO BE.