Desert Sunset

In 1959, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a curvilinear, two-story, single-family house for Norman and
Aimee Lykes in Phoenix’s Palm Canyon. The surrounding area is desolate, filled with cacti, brush,
various desert plants and wild animals. This may be their world but together we share the same
experience of the daily rituals of the sky. The phases of sunrise and sunset — the constant to
remind us of the sacredness of life. Staring out beyond the mountains and watching the sun
slowly disappear, I learnt to appreciate the symbolism of the sunset. When I look out into the
sun, the sunset is a reminder that yes indeed everything will be alright.

El Corte House

The site is divided into two parts, creating different exterior spaces. To the front, an open and public yard, and to the back, a controlled, close, and intimate patio. The presence of the original trees and the firm intention of making them an intrinsic part of the project, lead us to create a series of transitional spaces that embrace and integrate them with the interior spaces. The program is organized in three strips around a central courtyard. They are clearly defined as they contain the private spaces, the social spaces, and the service areas, respectively. Bridging the strips, a big roof defines an open yet covered space that acts alternately as a garage or a “Galeria”. On the upper floor, a gym and a green roof that can be accessed as a verandah, accentuate the relationship between the architecture and its surroundings.

Earth

Within the dense forest of tall trees, a lonely narrow gap reveals a tiny section of blue sky, at the very limit of the hilltop.
There, in that forgotten space sits the new chapel, looking towards the rising sun of the east, and facing only the unique landscape.

Calmness

Finished render using V-ray Next for Sketchup

Gauged by my beautiful girl Cheryl Agapito

Architectural Exterior to V-ray rendering
Artwork title : CALMNESS
Modeled, Visualized and Rendered by : Yours truly
Software used : SketchUpPro2018 x V-ray Next 4.10 x PScs6
Render Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Used 3 HDRIs : Abandoned tank farm, syferfontein, bismarckturm

Leaves in the wind

The idea behind this project was to create 4 images that would capture the building in its environment with all kinds of lighting/atmosphere scenarios. The client especially liked the misty/rainy atmosphere and wanted to see it in at least two of the images. Overall the images are more stylized rather than photorealistic, to give them unique, picturesque character.