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Robert James Hernández IIIMasters of Architecture

Publishing Apprentice: Boise City Hall150 N. Capitol Blvd. Boise ID 83701 June 16, 2008 – August 16, 2008 - I performed the tasks of printing and binding booklets and forms to complete orders for city related documents. I assisted in delivering mail and forms to various municipal buildings as well as delivering parcel through out Boise City Hall. I also digitally formatted business cards and advertisements for the city of Boise.

Production Worker/Graphic Artist (Under Contract): NHS Labs875 W. McGregor #100 Boise ID 83705 June 18, 2007 – August 3, 2007 - I performed the tasks of bottling and encapsulating vitamins & supplements. I was responsible for cleaning the laboratory and warehouse. I packaged and shipped products when they were completed. I labeled finished containers and bottles once they were filled. I was the graphic arts designer for labels and created logos for various companies.

Abercrombie & Fitch350 N Milwaukee St # 1117, Boise, IDJune 2010 – August 2010 - I was a Model and took charge cleaning the store, cashiering, and providing customer service. I also had to wear Abercrombie & Fitch attire to help the customers know how they would look on an individual.

Designer for Red Clay DesignsNovember 2012 – Present - I Design solutions for various home products throughout the year. The design prompt is always different and addresses different aspects of the home.

Previous Employment

Education

Skills

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Contact

High School Education Experience: 2006-2010

College Education Experience 2006 - Present• M.Arch

Heaven’s Touch Academy • 9491 W. Bronze Dr. • Boise, ID 83709

University of Idaho • PO Box 444264, Moscow, ID 83844

Delta Community College • 5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207

Boise State University • 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725

Youth Council Member for City of Boise City Council Historic Preservation Commission - Participated in advising, voting, and attending council sessions of the City of Boise Historic Preservation Commission.

Student Congress of Art & Architecture Representative at the University of Idaho - I represent the third year architecture studio section and participated in college development programs and coordinated ideas with faculty on ways to improve the college

Youth Worship Leader - Lead the church youth group in worship services and ministering to others.

Habitat for Humanity Restore - Was responsible for Store organization and public assistance.

Email: redfedora92@gmail.com

Phone: (208) 885-1965

Web Site: http://redfedora.jimdo.com

Address: 524 Taylor AveApt #7Moscow, ID 83843

Varsity FootballF.I.R.S.T Robotics TeamManual DraftingBuilding Scale ModelsPiano, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, DrumsPencil & Pen Drawings, Charcoal

PaintingsWeb Design, Ad Design, Book design,Some ProgrammingLaminating, Shrink-Wrapping, Comb Binding

Architecture

Lack of Nature - The Montessori system believes heavily in connecting the children with nature. Being the nature of the site is in an urban context, nature is almost nonexistent.

Heavy Traffic - The site location is at the corner of an constantly busy intersection. This presents a danger to the children.

LEGEND

1: Lobby2: Reception3: Classroom4: Gathering Space5: Administrative Office6: Restrooms

The Montessori system consists of Multi-aged Grouping, The 3-Hour Work Period,

Observation, and Independence. Montessori also tries to connect nature with the children and vice versa. The site location is a problematic situation since it is located on the main highway towards Lewiston, Idaho. There is constant traffic with an environment of asphalt. The solution was to create a contextual reference to the surrounding urban energy and hybridizing it with something the children could explore and practice what they are taught. There are certain aspects of the building that have been designed specifically for the children, such as a underground tunnel that leads from the classroom to the gathering space, or the sublime main lobby with hanging abstract sculptural forms that inspires their imagination. Finally, there is an entire green roof system with a life sized chess set where the children can play, read, and discuss the information they are learning at the time.

CURIOUSEDUCATION

The architectural intent of this project is a collage of solutions addressing multiple architectural problems in this specific area. This final mass is a formal reaction to the positive and negative energy the site promotes. This result also creates

two types of courtyards, one for the public and another for the residents. Altogether it is a combination of the traffic energy, view orientation, and finally a division between the functions of commercial and residential. The bend of the mass is the reaction of traffic energy on 23rd and sinks inwards to allow for crowds as well as gesturing people into the courtyard who are coming from 22nd. The mass bends also promotes the best views in this area as they are limited due to the relationship between the 22nd and 23rd and the surrounding environment. Finally, the separations of commercial and residential allows for a public courtyard with multipurpose activities and a private courtyard in the back for the residents.

U r b a n P r o j e c t :

P o r t l a n d C o u r t y a r d C o m p l e x

The arboretum is a place of relaxation and tranquility. How can it be used however, if no one knows of its existence? The concept behind this pavilion is to draw and motion people into the tranquil

garden. As the roof overhangs the sidewalk and part of the road, it catches your attention: especially if you are traveling East. There is a blind spot when traveling that direction and people pass the Arboretum without actually knowing it exists.

D I R E C T I O N A L I T Y

Stratified Rammed Earth

Stone Slabs

Steel Beams

Reinforced light-weight Concrete

Art

These three pieces are a series of paintings focusing towards native African animals in a technique that captures the mood and feel of their environment.

Each piece has a stimulating effect to liven the paintings and encompass the vibrancy a African Safari while stylizing the animals to give them a contrasting characteristic. The resulting effect causes them to pop out of the painting and really engage the viewer. My personal goal someday is to go on a Safari with my wife and explore the vast deserts of Africa while encountering fascinating animals.

Digital Painting 36” X 46.8” (8 hours)

Safari

Digital Painting 36” X 46.8” (8 hours) Digital Painting 36” X 46.8” (8 hours)

Sketches

Pen Drawing 5” x 5” (30 min)

Pencil Drawing 5” x 7” (2 hours)

Pen Drawing 5” x 5” (20 min)

Pen Drawing 6” x 7” (20 min)

Pencil Drawing 6” x 6” (20 min)

Pen Drawing 3” x 2” (10 min)

Products

The inspiration for this set was to celebrate the flame. An elevation of the purpose for their

existence. The Votive is a humble accent promoting the candle and its flame and the Hurricane Stand is derived from the dynamics of how a single flame moves when disturbed. The two are combined into one single elegant piece with the Candle Stick holder that serves as a transition piece between the humble beginnings of the Votive and the smooth celebration of the Hurricane.

© 2013 Robert James Hernández III (Sagacious Designs)

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Dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus, to my wife Crystal, and my family

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