Antonia Pacheco
Texas Tech University
Huckabee College of Architecture
“Viento Oeste Research + Cooling Center” showcases a wind-funneling skin. An unfolded elevation presents the different wind pressures that each skin module encounters. Ⓒ Antonia Pacheco.
Jury
Debbie Ahmari
Joseph Kunkel
Ann Lui
Dawveed Scully
Robert L. Wesley (Chair)
As I envision my path after undergraduate school, I feel a drive to explore and create as much as possible. The generosity of the SOM Foundation, by granting me the Robert L. Wesley Award, will allow me to start my graduate studies with financial confidence, and will provide me with the tools I need to become a voice among young latinas within the field of architecture.
“Borderland Stickers” intend to show the vibrancy of the borderlands, while also communicating a strong message: unite the borderland. Ⓒ Antonia Pacheco for IN//BORDER.
“Architecture Life” is a bold and fun depiction of what the experience in architecture school is like. Also, it serves as a reminder to save your work before it’s too late. © Antonia Pacheco for IN//BORDER.
Antonia is exceptionally talented, thoughtful, and driven, exhibiting enormous aptitude both as an individual designer and as a leader among her peers.
Stephen Mueller, Associate Professor, Huckabee College of Architecture, Texas Tech University
“Viento Oeste Research + Cooling Center.” Ⓒ Antonia Pacheco.
Transforming complex social inequities into narratives that are clear, understandable, and garner support is a challenging yet vital task in the field of architecture. This is exactly what Antonia did within her application, eloquently sharing her journey to architectural education and how her experiences have profoundly shaped her perspective on the built environment.
Joseph Kunkel, Juror
“Viento Oeste Research + Cooling Center” works towards providing a shelter to those experiencing the scorching summer sun of the Chihuahuan Desert. The structural assembly of the project combines laboratory spaces while also fostering an oasis for borderland inhabitants. Ⓒ Antonia Pacheco.
Antonia Pacheco
Texas Tech University
Huckabee College of Architecture
Antonia Pacheco
is a fourth-year undergraduate immersed in the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Texas Tech University who embodies a profound connection between her nomadic upbringing and her passion for architectural design. Her initial foray into the realm of architecture commenced in childhood, fueled by a constant relocation that compelled her to scrutinize and question the placement of every element within her evolving living spaces. Pacheco's academic journey converges with her commitment as an intern at IN//BORDER, an organization dedicated to empowering architecture students in borderlands through valuable resources and mentorships. Beyond the confines of academia, she intertwines her love for poetry seamlessly with her artistic expressions, creating a unique synthesis of words and visuals. As Pacheco aspires to carve her niche as an architect and designer, her overarching objective is to unravel the complexities surrounding affordable housing design in Latin America. Her vision extends towards establishing a practice in the borderlands, contributing well-designed, affordable spaces to the locales she proudly calls home. Pacheco is not merely a student; she is an aspiring architect poised to construct a meaningful legacy at the intersection of innovation and social progress.