Come on guys, don't be shy.Your opinions would be really helpfull, since I've heard all the suggestions I could get here in my social circle. 

your folio looks very interesting.. good composition and i also liked the graphic contents

all the very best with your application .

i dont think there is anything wrong with the margin or text .. things look perfect !

Thanks man.. Which projects would you replace if you have to add 2 newer works??

I've thought that FLOW wall cladding and Stockholm furniture fair objects are not too interesting, besides I don't have many things to show about them (plans, schemes, etc.).

Please comment guys, all opinions are useful.

Juan:

Thanks for the opportunity to look at your interesting work.

So first, a little context to my comments -

Was initially intrigued to see MIT Media Lab in the link to your work samples. I remember being really fascinated by the Stewart Brand book about the work there back when it was first published! (That being said, I would be hesitant to post any info that was necessary to disclaim as "crashy", as is that link, which I did not review for that reason.)

I did enjoy reviewing your PDF link (which seemed load fine on my DSL connection.)

My process: First glance, 5 minute flip through on the day I noticed your posting. Then, being intrigued by the work, as well as your request for comments, I spent some time this morning on a more detailed review. (Yo hablo un poquito de Espanol, so I was able to appreciate some of the Spanish text, as well as as the English -- which despite a few instances of what seemed awkward translation, was clear for the most part.

Overall, well worth a second look, as there are a number of interesting ideas explored here. There is a cohesive and compelling mix of theoretical exploration (modeling and data analysis) with realized (built) form.

Specific notes:

I enjoyed the wide format slides, which are used to create dramatic graphic layouts. Most of the text is clear, though I had some trouble especially with white text.

It appears that the PDF file is constructed so that text is flattened into the image. For what it's worth, I have had greater luck with PDF text rendering when text entities are preserved within the PDF file. Also, a contrasting drop shadow sometimes helps to set type off from a background image and increase legibility. Especially useful where text is superimposed over a gradient background such as the title page of the concert hall project.

In your table of contents you have categorized "Architecture", "Parametric Design" and "Competitions". As you explain, the divisions are somewhat loose. It seems to me that  parametric design is your "meta" idea which underlies much of the work. (Might a better heading for sections 5-11 be "furniture", or "built / realized forms"?)

Rapa Nui project: I would like to have seen some larger scale plan and sectional views to better understand the functions and scale of the proposed project. (How does the project feel at human scale of interaction.) For example - at the scale of this presentation, it might be more informative to show one section at a larger scale than to show all four at a smaller scale.

Ski rest area project: Wow! My academic experience (way) pre-dates any common study of parametric modelling, and I found your explanation of "Kelvin's Problem" quite fascinating. It is interesting to consider a polyhedral structural system. For example it (appears) that in any configuration the clusters you create would shed water (or could be programmed to do so). One thing you do not seem to address in this project is vertical circulation, which impacts your useful floor plate area.

The sculptural object created as inspiration for the Thermal Baths project is quite fetching. I miss the metal wire (tension) elements from the sculpture in the translation to the architectural form.

Cracked Shelf is another interesting project, well presented. (I would be interested to see the shelf in use and "populated" with objects.

I was interested to learn abut Chilean vernacular slang, but something doesn't quite gel for me with the Suple Stool project: There is something unresolved about the aluminum pieces. These are raw of finish in stark contrast with the smooth polish of the wood pieces. Somehow it seems that these pieces are very deliberate, and (despite the rough finish) exist as a generative idea and not as an ad hoc solution. If so, further refinement of the form and finish is perhaps in order. Maybe some diversity in the possibility for connections? What if the aluminum pieces were more universal, and/or could accommodate the insertion wood member into aluminum socket. What if the legs were fashioned from smaller branches of wood (rough/irregular) that might otherwise be too small for lathing into turned legs...

Gudpaka lamp: Whacky fun! A furry half-peanut shell! It would be fun to experiment with the perforation of the inner framework to explore the translucence of the fur.

The unstuck table is intriguing. I imagine explorations possibility of nesting and stacking same and slightly varied units.

Infodema showroom: The images of the completed work are very dramatic. It is an interesting way to handle finish below diverse building systems. The diagrams (second page, left panel) are not really that informative as a set (especially the lower two). I would like to see a section here to supplement your verbal description, which I think should be labeled "4", but seems a duplicate number "3". (How is the new work connected to the existing structure?)

Bienal project is visually arresting. I like the glowing whiskers. Great rendering!

New Chaiten eco-village project: This project invites more study than is clear at the current page scale. There seem to be some interesting ideas here, but I can't grasp certain details. I am missing the meaning of some of the symbols on the neighborhood cluster axon on the last page. These seem to refer to system inputs and outputs: Electricity, water, seem clear, but there are others which are mysterious.

Summary

Overall quite a substantial body of work, which in total shows an exploration over a range of scales and applications. I would like to see a bit more "techtonic" detial in the drawings, but I am always curious about how things are made / assembled.

If I had to choose two projects to take away, I would first ask why you need to take two out? You want to loose two projects, (not two pages) I would maybe go with the Suple and the Gudpaka lamp. Or maybe the Circus bar page, which though an interesting texture, maybe doesn't warrant it's own page. (Underlay this image as texture behind contents page, or the title page?). In these kinds of exhibits, I often wonder about the usefulness of an end page so that you don't finish the overall work abrubtly with a project. (Bracket the work with a mirror of the title page?)

Anyway, thanks again for the opportunity to enjoy and comment on your work.

Richard

@Archricard,

thanks for your comments. I've been on vacation so I haven't checked this thread... Back at home I'll read it carefully and share some thoughts. Thanks for your opinion!!

Regards

About the margin: I think that the margin is really important if you want to print it to hard copy. The portfolio looks good without margin on the screen.

I think that the 13th project is kind of weak. Its really interesting but not strong enough.

The 4th and 5th projects are very interesting. I think you can add some plans and sections to the 4th project and some diagrams into the 5th one.

You will get the OFFER!

@Archrichard,

First, thanks a lot for your time to review my work and for your deep insight. I agree most of your comments.

It appears that the PDF file is constructed so that text is flattened into the image. For what it's worth, I have had greater luck with PDF text rendering when text entities are preserved within the PDF file. Also, a contrasting drop shadow sometimes helps to set type off from a background image and increase legibility. Especially useful where text is superimposed over a gradient background such as the title page of the concert hall project.

That's correct. When exporting for web reviewing, I first export each page as a jpg and then merged them into a single pdf. I did that in order to reduce the file size, and to reduce de CPU and GPU load while loading the wire renderings (unstuck table, for instance. Those images take a while to load when exported directly into pdf without converting them to jpg. Same to Chaiten's project). However, all printed versions come directly from inDesign, so the text is much more clear.

In your table of contents you have categorized "Architecture", "Parametric Design" and "Competitions". As you explain, the divisions are somewhat loose. It seems to me that  parametric design is your "meta" idea which underlies much of the work. (Might a better heading for sections 5-11 be "furniture", or "built / realized forms"?)

Yes, I will take that into consideration for further modifications. For me the categories are pretty clear, but they doesn't seem to work for most of the people. 

Rapa Nui project: I would like to have seen some larger scale plan and sectional views to better understand the functions and scale of the proposed project. (How does the project feel at human scale of interaction.) For example - at the scale of this presentation, it might be more informative to show one section at a larger scale than to show all four at a smaller scale.

You are right about this too. I think I will preserve those pages, and I will add another one with larger scale drawings.

Ski rest area project: Wow! My academic experience (way) pre-dates any common study of parametric modelling, and I found your explanation of "Kelvin's Problem" quite fascinating. It is interesting to consider a polyhedral structural system. For example it (appears) that in any configuration the clusters you create would shed water (or could be programmed to do so). One thing you do not seem to address in this project is vertical circulation, which impacts your useful floor plate area. 

Thanks! I really like this project, since is one in which I spend more time and efforts. I tried to put as many "theoretical information" as possible, as the project itself is more an abstract exploration than an finished-ready-to-build project. 

SUPLE / GUDPAKA / UNSTUCKTABLE

I found your comments pretty pertinent. All those designs are beta or even alpha versions, so they are likely to be modified.

Infodema showroom: The images of the completed work are very dramatic. It is an interesting way to handle finish below diverse building systems. The diagrams (second page, left panel) are not really that informative as a set (especially the lower two). I would like to see a section here to supplement your verbal description, which I think should be labeled "4", but seems a duplicate number "3". (How is the new work connected to the existing structure?)

Yes, there is a lack of useful diagrams for a better understanding of the project. That was one of the last to be included in the portfolio, and actually I was overwhelmed by all the work I had put in the other projects. There are many things to be shown about that project, I will find a way to include them. 

New Chaiten eco-village project: This project invites more study than is clear at the current page scale. There seem to be some interesting ideas here, but I can't grasp certain details. I am missing the meaning of some of the symbols on the neighborhood cluster axon on the last page. These seem to refer to system inputs and outputs: Electricity, water, seem clear, but there are others which are mysterious.

Yes. Again, this was one of the last projects to be included, and there was not much I could to to fit those plans and diagrams into my portfolio format (they were A1 size). I didn't have enough time to make new sets of plans, cleaning all the unnecesary information (and translating all the spanish texts). However, I'll try to fix that for my next portfolio version.

@SN_Fan,

Thanks man!! The printed version considered about 1 inch of extra space in the central area, for binding. I agree with you about the 13th project; I think it is interesting but I don't have too much info to display. I guess I could make more renders, diagrams and plans, or just discard it. The same happens with 4th and 5th projects. However, at least I have the 3d models, so it would be much easier to do that. 

Thanks again for your comments.