![]() ![]() Greatly derived from architecture's ability to Good architecture is inherently ecologicalĪnd can also be a tool for social change andĮconomic growth. That both good design and profitability should go by Resource, economic or natural, apply not only to ourĬlients but to our society as a whole. Human aspirations grounded in a conscious effort to We believe in architecture as a manifestation of Where people's lifestyles are continuously changing. Transformation in a constantly evolving society At the same time,Īrchitecture has to address issues of adaptation and In architecture's capacity to attend society'sĮveryday problems and its ability to project the Organizations such as the American Institute of Architects PR and FloridaĬhapters, and the Puerto Rico College of Architects and Landscape Architects. Recipient of numerous awards at state and regional level during his career from Professional work has been recognized in several publications, and has been Victor has taught at both principal Schools of Architecture in San Juan. With a design practice mostlyĭeveloped in the island’s longest economic recession, some of his work has beenĪble to excel in spite the sometimes extreme budget constraints and Work together in the pursuit of innovation. Rooted in a vision where design, finance, technology and construction need to This experience has enabled his work to be strongly Preservation, and retail sector, to name a few, where he was able to acquire aīetter understanding of the process as well as the limitations and Thesis was exhibited among the top ten of his graduation year.Īfter graduation Victor, spent most of his early years in constructionīeing in charge of numerous projects in the commercial, institutional, historic Where he received the John Parkinson Architecture Scholarship, and his He holds a Bachelor Degree of Architecture (1995) from the School ofĪrchitecture at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, The Eighth Avenue offices working with ARQ's Interior Design team, now have a consistent furniture standard to accommodate ergonomic and sustainable needs of the user and the organization.Victor is the founding principal of Diaz Paunetto Arquitectos, LLC. Incentives were obtained for lighting and HVAC systems. Both projects participated in Nyserda funding applications to maximize energy efficiency. A key feature of the second phase build out is a connecting stair to promote physical activity through active design. Subsequent to the build out of the entire 7th floor, the ASPCA contacted ARQ to expand into the 8th floor for additional needs of the organization. Off the gallery hallway, informative photographs tell the story of the ASPCA and showcase animals that have found happy homes through adoption. A generous hallway gallery space encircles the lobby and elevator core and accommodates coffee/water hubs and copy/recycling stations. Using the concept of "neighborhoods" as an organizing principle for the space planning, ARQ configured the private offices in u-shaped enclosures surrounding open office areas for each department "neighborhood." Circulation connections between the "neighborhoods" include small talking/relaxing hubs facing outside windows for informal meetings. The goal of the project was to bring together the administrative offices of the ASPCA in a collaborative working environment while preserving the character of the original space. The building, a 24-story former warehouse structure built in the 1930’s and now housing many non-profit entities, is within two blocks of Penn Station and nearly all major subway lines. The project is located in the dense garment district of Manhattan at 520 8th Avenue. ![]()
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