Cresta Architectural Associate Test – Supplementary Portfolio
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📁 Overview
This supplementary portfolio documents the work completed for the Cresta Architectural Associate test, following the test package instructions provided by Jose Patiño. It includes modeling decisions, annotations, documentation strategies, and coordination notes. The goal was to complete the required modeling and documentation tasks while preserving the integrity of the original plans.
Sheet Setup & Coordination
Sheet Management
  • All sheets from the provided drawing list were created.
  • Sheet names and numbers were matched with the drawing index.
  • Views were accurately placed and cropped to fit titleblocks.
  • Titleblocks updated with project name and information.
  • View titles, scales, and north arrows reviewed and aligned.
View Organization
  • Coordinated views across plans (A-100, A-101), elevations (A-201), sections (A-301, A-302), and schedules (A-601).
  • Verified view crop regions and annotation visibility.
Electrical Plans – E-100 & E-101
  • Phase Management: Created custom electrical views for the Proposed Plans by duplicating proposed floor plans (Basement, First, Second) and assigning correct Phase: New Construction and Phase Filter: Show New.
  • Symbol Placement: Inserted lighting fixtures, switches, and GFCI outlets using the correct annotation symbols per legend.
  • Annotations & Tags: All devices labeled and placed with attention to logic, accessibility, and alignment.
  • Legend Coordination: Verified that symbols matched the provided annotation legend (duplex, GFCI, light, switch, etc.).
  • Visibility: Cleaned up legacy text, removed construction annotation overlaps, and ensured that no unrelated tags or legends remained in electrical views.
  • Device Positioning: Used architectural references and standard practices to place switches adjacent to door swings, outlets spaced consistently, and fixtures aligned visually.
  • Centering & Layout: Aligned plans on sheets for visual consistency and clean presentation.
  • Phase Verification: Ensured proposed plans showed new walls and devices only; no existing demolition content was shown.
  • 3-Level Coverage: Both E-100 and E-101 include all three levels (Basement, First, Second) organized cleanly and checked for accuracy.
Note: Since the original Revit file lacked ceiling plans, ceiling-based lighting was represented in plan via symbolic annotation per instructions.
🪟 Window Coordination
Tagging Strategy
  • Windows were tagged using the Type Mark parameter (W1, W2, etc.).
  • “Tag All” used carefully with manual adjustments for correct labeling.
  • W1/W2 Conflict: The front façade first-floor window appears as three individual W1s instead of a single W2 (per schedule). This was noted with an annotation:
NOTE: A group of three "W1" windows appears in place of a single "W2" window per the schedule. This condition is noted for coordination.
📌 Screenshot: W1/W2 Note in Elevation View
Existing Windows
  • Tags were applied only to proposed windows listed in the schedule (A-601).
  • Existing windows left untagged intentionally to avoid misinterpretation.
🚪 Door Coordination
Tagging & Schedule
  • Door tags verified against A-601 schedule.
  • Door swing directions and sizes confirmed.
  • Special attention to:
  • Basement entry
  • Side entry
  • Rear deck door
  • No fire-rated doors detected.
🧱 Stairs & Railings
Rear Deck Stair (New)
  • Modeled 7-riser stair from rear yard (GRADE to Existing First Floor).
  • Used “Precast Stair” type.
  • Riser height and tread depth manually adjusted for correct elevation.
  • 42" guardrails added and labeled:
NOTE: 42" HIGH GUARDRAIL (BOTH SIDES)
📌 Screenshot: Rear Stair 3D View + Properties Panel
Front Stair Discrepancy
  • In plan view (A-100), two stair runs are visible at front porch.
  • In 3D, only one stair appears and is misaligned with the door.
NOTE: Front stairs in plan view show two runs; only one stair run appears in 3D view. This may be a modeling error or coordination issue. Existing conditions to be verified.
📌 Screenshot: Front Stair Conflict in Plan vs. 3D
Interior Stairs (1st to 2nd Floor)
  • Modeled with Monolithic Stair type for enclosed indoor condition.
  • Verified headroom clearance.
  • Connected between floors with 16 risers (consistent with level height).
  • Adjusted tread depth to resolve warning.
📌 Screenshot: Interior Stair Type & Warning Resolved
📝 Annotation & Notes
  • All major modeling deviations or conditions requiring confirmation were documented with on-drawing notes.
NOTE: [Short explanation in sentence case.]
  • Examples:
  • NOTE: A group of three “W1” windows appears in place of a single “W2.”
  • NOTE: Front stairs show conflict between 2D and 3D. To be verified.
  • NOTE: Rear stair modeled with 7 risers and 42” railing.
📌 Screenshot: Keynote Examples in Plan + Elevation
🏘️ Zoning Sheets
Z-101 Zoning Diagram
  • Created zoning diagram for basement level (533 SF).
  • Terrain hatch maintained to match original plan.
  • Scope box used to define basement area.
📌 Screenshot: Zoning Diagram – Basement Scope with Hatch
🧭 T001 – Cover Sheet
  • Fixed sheet index placement
  • Added grayscale 3D view with halftone effect
📐 Z-101 – Zoning Diagram
  • Cleaned up graphics & layout
  • Added terrain correctly
  • Confirmed scale and hatching visibility
📊 Z-102 – Floor Area Summary
  • Added basement plan manually
  • Rebuilt table based on 1st floor layout
  • Preserved existing total (did not alter)
📍 Z-103 – Survey & FEMA
  • Verified content already placed
  • Organized white space and centered graphics
Graphic Standards & Final Coordination
  • Cropped all views cleanly
  • Inserted and verified North Arrows in all plans
  • Adjusted view titles and alignment
  • Verified scales and graphic legibility
  • Sheet layout consistently centered or aligned as needed
  • Final PDF export validated
  • Supplementary Portfolio completed with screenshots
  • Submission uploaded via provided link
Axonometric Cut A – Rear Bedrooms + Bathrooms
Axonometric Cut B – Kitchen + Main Circulation
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