Architecture & Design Portfolio by Andrew Colin Walker

2021

ANDREW

WALKER ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Portfolio

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

RESUME EDUCATION MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College Park, Maryland • August 2018 – May 2021 • Four semesters of integrated and topical design studio. • Five semesters of various courses covering principles on financially evaluating properties, prospective market analysis, present and future values of properties and determining holding periods, and financial returns. BACHELOR OF ARTS: ARCHITECTURE CANDIDATE, MIAMI UNIVERSITY Oxford, Ohio • August 2014 – May 2018 • Seven semesters of architectural design studio • Architectural Building Materials, methods of structures, zoning laws and ordinances, statics, environmental control systems, sustainable design case study

EXPERIENCE

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

MARYLAND SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, TEACHING ASSISTANT College Park, Maryland • August 2018 – May 2021 Assisted head faculty member with classroom instruction material, exams, and record keeping

1 . C AY L E R P O I N T Thesis Studio................................................................ 4

• Managed course content through online Learning Management Systems • Collaborated with a team of faculty at weekly meeting and actively contributed new ideas on teaching • Provided students with regular out of class assistance

2 . N U E VA A C E Q U I A HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing............................24 3 . L I G H T B O X Timber in the City Competition......................................44 4 . M E T R O V I L L A G E Urban Design Studio.....................................................56 5 . M O N I E B AY E S T U A R I N E R E S E A R C H C E N T E R Integrated Design Studio..............................................68 6 . N AT I O N A L M U S E U M O F A M E R I C A N J E W I S H H I S T O RY A N A LY S I S Urban Design Seminar ..................................................78

GOOD ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECTURAL INTERN Annapolis, Maryland • June – August 2019 • Created 3D models and renders to help clients visualize projects

ACTIVITIES AIA MARYLAND STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS University of Maryland • 2021 ACSA “TIMBER IN THE CITY” Miami University • 2018–2019

HONORS AND AWARDS RUNNER UP, COLVIN CAPSTONE COMPETITION SECTION ONE University of Maryland • 2021 RUNNER UP, HUD INNOVATION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING University of Maryland • 2020 IAAC PUBLICATION IN “HOW TO GUIDE” 2018

Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia WINNER, SILVER KEY 2014

Scholastic Art Competition

• Collaborated with head architects in design development • Preparation of construction documents ARRASMITH, JUDD, RAPP, CHOVAN INC, ARCHITECTURAL INTERN Louisville, Kentucky • June – August 2018

SKILLS • Microsoft Excel • Revit

• Originate in-depth renderings

• Adobe Photoshop

• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop schematic drawings

• Adobe InDesign

• Preparation of construction documents

• Adobe Illustrator

• Promoted compliance to building codes, by-laws, space/site requirements, and other technical documents

• SketchUp

OVER THE RHINE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER Cincinnati, Ohio • May – July 2017 • Design-build volunteer in a low income neighborhood • Consulted with clients, welders, and suppliers • Designed and built wall installations, seating, and cabinetry in a teamwork setting

• Lumion • Hand Drawing • AutoCAD • V-Ray

SECTION ONE

C AY L E R

POINT THESIS STUDIO

Brooklyn, NY

Spring 2021

Located on 500,000 square feet of Brooklyn’s East River Waterfront, Cayler Point strives to reconnect the city with the waterfront. This mixed-use, mixed-income development sits on a former industrial brownfield that was rezoned from industrial to residential in 2005, along with 2 miles of the waterfront. This development will bring much needed housing to the city of Brooklyn at all three levels of affordability, affordable, market rate, and luxury for a total of 1,003 units. Through the use of sustainable building methods such as PV solar

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arrays, various green roofs, and mass timber construction, Cayler Point has achieved the status of LEED Platinum. Through the inclusion of various waterfront greenspaces, this development will seek to mend environmental damage that was done to this shoreline in the past and provide an inclusive space where the environment and community can coexist in harmony.

RESIDENTIAL UNITS Cayler Point features 4 unit types, studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units; with a combined total of 1,003 units. These units are priced at three different rates of affordability, affordable, market-rate, and luxury rate.

3 2

UNITS BY BEDROOMS

U N I T S B Y A F F O R D A B I L I T Y R AT E S

144

1,003 UNITS

MICRO UNIT 1 BEDROOM UNIT

378

485

2 BEDROOM UNIT 3 BEDROOM UNIT

L U X U RY

461

1,003 UNITS

391

M A R K E T R AT E AFFORDABLE

150

UPLAND CONNECTION

S H O R E P U B L I C W A L K W AY

R E S I D E N T G R E E N S PA C E

BUSHWICK INLET

RESIDENT GREEN ROOF

B U S H W I C K PA R K

THE GET DOWN

EAST RIVER 5

VIEW FROM EAST RIVER VIEW FROM BRUSHWICK INLET

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M A X I M I Z E V I E W S — S T R AT E G Y O N E Each tower is placed on the site in order to receive maximum views of the East River Waterfront, as well as the Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn skyline’s. The tower’s location also allows for maximum sunlight throughout the day and the least amount of shadow cast on their facades.

TOWER A

V I E W O F C AY L E R P L A Z A

U R B A N D E S I G N S T R AT E G Y When designing the site, many factors had to be considered. After thorough analysis, this design addresses the following factors; maximizing views, view corridors, unifying the waterfront, providing pedestrians with direct connections to the East River, establishing clear pedestrian and vehicular routes, and the activation of the development’s rooftops. The following design solutions are detailed below.

TOWER B1 & B2 B2 B1

A C

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TOWER A

TOWER B1

TOWER B2

TOWER C

C R E AT E V I E W C O R R I D O R — S T R AT E G Y T W O

E N G A G E W AT E R F R O N T — S T R AT E G Y F O U R

To attract visitors and potential residents to the site, a view corridor, called “The Upland Connection,” was created. This connection allows for unobstructed views of the waterfront and specifically, the Freedom Tower, from West Street through the site. This corridor brings pedestrians through the site to the waterfront and opens up to a large green space, allowing for views of the New York City skyline.

Stimulating engagement with the waterfront is a crucial aspect of this design. Two different edge conditions are provided to allow pedestrians to enjoy views of the river and direct interaction with the water. “The Get Down” allows for the community to access the water via a boat dock, which also serves as a kayak launch.

EDGE CONNECTION

UPLAND CONNECTION THE GET DOWN

U N I F Y W AT E R F R O N T — S T R AT E G Y T H R E E

A C C E S S I B I L I T Y — S T R AT E G Y F I V E

The Greenpoint-Williamsburg master plan calls for a shore-public walkway that spans two miles across the waterfront. This walkway is meant to unify the lots on the East River and allows for the city to connect with the waterfront.

The site is designed for the pedestrian. To create direct access from the street to the waterfront, a pedestrianonly route has been established cutting diagonally through the site. A proposed street cuts horizontally through the site, giving vehicles access to the loading docks and parking garages, which are hidden in the center of each tower’s podium. Once across the proposed street, no vehicles are permitted, giving the site completely to the pedestrian.

S H O R E P U B L I C W A L K W AY

PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY

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VEHICULAR ACCESSIBILITY

A C T I VAT E R O O F T O P S — S T R AT E G Y S I X The 4 towers feature multiple roof terraces at many levels. These roof terraces provide the residents with amenity space to relax and enjoy the views of the New York skyline. Along with various green roofs, the residents are also provided with community planters that can be used to grow food and other vegetation.

VIEW FROM EAST RIVER LOOKING DOWN THE UPLAND CONNECTION B

TOWER B1 & B2 GREENROOF

DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

When designing Cayler Point, 5 development objectives were used to steer the design of both the site and the towers. These objectives include The revitalization of a brownfield site, a 3 phased development plan, sustainable building methods, and mixed-income housing. These objectives are detailed below.

TOWER A GREENROOF

BEFORE

AFTER

R E V I TA L I Z E A F O R M E R B R O W N F I E L D S I T E — DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE ONE Cayler Point will be located on a 500,000 square foot lot. This lot has been used for industrial manufacturing dating back to the mid-1800s. The site was abandoned 30 years ago and has been idle ever since. Revitalizing this site will remediate the contaminated soil and surrounding water, provide new housing for the city of Brooklyn, and will create a waterfront destination that the Greenpoint neighborhood has never had before. V I E W F R O M T H E E A S T R I V E R L O O K I N G T O W A R D S D O W N T O W N B R O O K LY N

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PHASE 2 — TOWERS B1 & B2

3 PHASED DEVELOPMENT PLAN — DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE TWO Cayler Point will be developed in 3 phases. Each phase will bring a tower to the site along with retail space and public spaces. The total buildout is estimated to take about 10 years and will bring a total of 1,077,225 SF with 1,003 residential units and 57,816 SF of retail space.

USES

UNITS

R E TA I L , L O B B Y, C O M M U N I T Y S PA C E

MICRO UNITS, 1 BR UNITS, 2 BR UNITS, 3 BR UNITS

24UNITS Micro

197UNITS 2BR

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

USES

UNITS MICRO UNITS, 1 BR UNITS, 2 BR UNITS, 3 BR UNITS

144UNITS 2BR

+ +

PA R K I N G

1BR

44UNITS 3BR

TERRACES

AXON

P H A S E 1 T O TA L S :

54UNITS

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1BR

56UNITS

AXON

547

TOTAL UNITS

3BR

Gross Area........................534,990 SF Total Units......................................547 Retail................................... 20,561 SF Parking Spaces..............................219

PHASE 3 — TOWER C

R E TA I L , L O B B Y, C O M M U N I T Y S PA C E

Micro

TERRACES

P H A S E 2 T O TA L S :

270UNITS

PHASE 3

PHASE 1 — TOWER A

30UNITS

PA R K I N G

242

TOTAL UNITS

Gross Area........................278,624 SF Total Units......................................242 Retail................................... 22,220 SF Parking Spaces..............................129

PA R K I N G

USES

UNITS

R E TA I L , L O B B Y, C O M M U N I T Y S PA C E

MICRO UNITS, 1 BR UNITS, 2 BR UNITS, 3 BR UNITS

29UNITS Micro

144UNITS 2BR

+ +

1BR

3BR

AXON

P H A S E 2 T O TA L S :

54UNITS 44UNITS

TERRACES

241

TOTAL UNITS

Gross Area........................255,611 SF Total Units......................................241 Retail................................... 15,035 SF Parking Spaces..............................218

S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N A P P R O A H — D E V E L O P M E N T OBJECTIVE THREE Cayler Point features many sustainable design components. These components help the building reduce energy consumption, reduce its carbon footprint, sequester harmful pollutants from the soil and air, and also create its own energy.

GREEN ROOFS The development features numerous green roofs at different elevations throughout its 4 towers. These green roofs serve as residential amenity spaces and also provide the tenants with community planters to grow and harvest their own food. These green roofs help reduce stormwater runoff by trapping water, which reduces the amount of harmful particles the water collects before it is absorbed by the soil. These green roofs also decrease the amount of hard surfaces and help reduce the temperature and absorbed heat these hard surfaces can produce.

R E S I D E N T G A R D E N S PA C E

B U I L D I N G M AT E R I A L S

S O L A R O R I E N TAT I O N

The four towers are primarily constructed with timber. The outer facades utilize a combination of dark and light charred pine siding which have been recycled from the former uses on and around the site. The pedestrian paths are constructed with porous pavers which allow for water to flow through them, preventing stormwater from accumulating and flooding the site.

The development is situated on the site so that the largest facade of each tower faces south and receives the maximum amount of sunlight throughout the day. The roofs of each tower are angled at 40 degrees and are covered in PV solar arrays to create reusable energy from the sun.

DARK CHARRED PINE SIDING

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GLUELAM

POROUS PAV E M E N T

LIGHT CHARRED PINE SIDING

C LT

MASS TIMBER CONSTRUCTION The structure of the towers will be constructed with a hybrid of concrete, mass timber, and CLT. CLT panels, along with glulam column and beams, and CLT structural walls will comprise the main structure of the buildings. By using this construction method, it will speed up construction time due to its modularity and will also sequester carbon from the air.

MIXED-INCOME HOUSING — DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE FOUR The residential units are priced at three different rates, affordable, market-rate, and luxury rate. Affordable units in the Greenpoint neighborhood are in high demand. With the annual median income close to $90,000 many residents struggle to find decent housing at an affordable rate. In this development, affordable units account for nearly half of all the residential units and are set aside for residents making 50 percent of the annual median income. These units are dispersed evenly throughout each of the 4 towers and their podiums. The market-rate units are located in the podium and center of each tower and account for the majority of units in the development. The luxury units are located on the top 5 floors of each tower and are included in this development to subsidize the cost of the affordable units. Each tower has amenity space that is shared among all the residents. This is meant to create an inclusive and diverse residential community. TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONNECTION

E N V I R O N M E N TA L D E S I G N Given the development’s location and proximity to the East River, the infrastructure of the waterfront is a major concern. In the design, two waterfront conditions are used to help reduce waterfront erosion and define the shoreline. The first condition uses riprap, which involves placing large rocks along the water’s edge to combat erosion. The second condition involves the insertion of a bulkhead wall where the waterfront meets the river. Bulkhead walls provide great protection against erosion and provide a hard edge that hugs the waterfront and helps define the property boundaries.

461

1,003 UNITS

391

150 L U X U RY M A R K E T R AT E AFFORDABLE

RIPRAP

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BULKHEAD WALL

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SECTION TWO

N U E VA

ACEQUIA H U D I N N O VAT I O N I N A F F O R D A B L E H O U S I N G

Santa Fe, NM

Spring 2020

Nueva Acequia is a 214 unit mixed-use, mixed-income community designed to catalyze revitalization in Southwest Santa Fe. The development is inspired by the architecture of the Taos Pueblo and seeks to provide for the needs of the community in much the same way as the area’s historic acequias—communal irrigation systems—have done for centuries. Nueva Acequia is designed with the dual spirit of shared community resources devoted to providing residents with opportunity and deep respect for tradition. The architectural, programmatic, and financial design fosters supportive, resilient, and entrepreneurial connections among residents and leverages affordability to create an economically diverse and complete community. The development’s programs provide social connection, stability, and support for some of Santa Fe’s most vulnerable community members. Nueva Acequia provides an innovative roadmap for building community, sustainability, opportunity, and diversity that could change development practices in Santa Fe for years to come. Nueva Acequia’s architecture offers a thoughtful solution for merging contemporary design within the local vernacular by drawing on the centuries-old tradition of pueblo communities. The approach addresses both the contextual and programmatic demands of the site with layered structures and wood accents. The

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predominant materiality across the site is a white stucco veneer over a wood-frame structure that references the earthy texture of adobe brick construction with an updated modern envelope. The townhomes, gardenstyle apartments, and permanent supportive housing are construction type V-B. The building envelope will incorporate 2x6 wood frame walls with R-19 batt insulation and one-inch R-5 continuous insulation, and the roof will be 18-inch open web wood trusses with R-30 insulation. The multi-family building is podium construction with three levels of type V-A construction on a type I-A podium. The second floor through the fourth incorporates 2x6 wood frame walls with R-19 batt insulation and two-inch R-5 continuous polystyrene insulation. The roof will have R-40 insulation. Using mass production techniques for construction, all buildings on the site achieve R-values beyond those required by the IECC energy code while maintaining relatively inexpensive construction costs. Glazing is used in moderation, with carefully chosen locations for major fenestration in the facade complemented by smaller, punched openings with vertical dimensions taken from the Taos Pueblo. Window fins and brise soleil modulate additional solar gain in Santa Fe’s sunny climate.

2 5

3 2 1 4 5

3 7

COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY

OPPORTUNITY

S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y

WELLNESS

M U LT I - FA M I LY B U I L D I N G

ARROYO

VILLAGE GREEN

TOWNHOUSES

COMMUNITY GARDEN

G A R D E N - S T Y L E A PA R T M E N T S

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

B I K E PAT H

COMMUNITY RESOURCES • Live/Work Housing • Community Resource Center • Youth Learning Center • Early Childhood Learning Center • Permanent Supportive Housing • Community Garden Plots • Activated Village Green • Lease to Purchase LIHTC Housing

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S I T E D E S I G N S T R AT E G I E S • New walkable arts corridor • Complete streets • East-west pedestrian connection • Mix of uses and building typologies • Activated community spaces • Village green and pocket parks • Interstitial nooks + crannies • Bioretention and xeriscaping • Native planting stormwater management • 177 parking spaces on site exterior (.84 spaces/unit)

93UNITS

67UNITS

28UNITS

28UNITS TOTAL

72UNITS 1 BEDROOM

2 BEDROOM

3/4 BEDROOM

CONDOMINIUM B (9%)

CONDOMINIUM A (4%)

MICRO

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M U LT I - FA M I LY BUILDING

Tax Exempt Bonds....................................$11,798,961

2% RE SE RVE S

HOME........................................................... $400,000 NHTF.. ........................................................... $400,000 NMHTF.. ........................................................ $250,000 FHLB............................................................. $200,000

12UNITS

9% D E VE LOP E R FE E 45% E QUITY

40% E QUITY

8% FINANCING COSTS 4% SOFT COSTS

Deferred Developer Fee............................. $1,040,563

20UNITS

PER. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

TOWNHOMES

2% RE SE RVE S 6% D E VE LOP E R FE E 8% FINANCING COSTS 4% SOFT COSTS

Solar Tax Credit Equity.................................. $340,863 LIHTC......................................................... $9,157,103 TOTAL......................................................$23,587,490

5% SOFT D E BT

60% HARD D E BT

Loan........................................................... $9,582,107

77% HARD COSTS

50% HARD D E BT

State Tax Credit Equity.................................. $385,988 Solar Tax Credit Equity.................................. $359,382 LIHTC.......................................................$11,707,154 TOTAL......................................................$23,801,203

CONDO A

CONDO B

C A P I TA L S O U R C E S

CONDO A

96UNITS GARDEN STYLE

16UNITS LIVE-WORK UNITS

Residential Income..................................... $2,344,728 Residential Vacancy Loss.. ................................ $82,000 Net Residential Income. . ............................. $2,262,663 Commercial Income......................................... $10,010 Commercial Vacancy Loss.................................. $1,001 Net Commercial Income.................................... $9,009 Other Income.............................................................. TOTAL INCOME......................................... $2,271,672

81% HARD COSTS

Deferred Developer Fee............................. $1,500,000

Sustainable Building Tax Credit Equity. . ......... $266,572

O P E R AT I N G I N C O M E YEAR 1

CONDO B

C A P I TA L U S E S

O P E R AT I N G E X P E N S E S YEAR 1

26UNITS

Mgt. & Administration................................... $291,765 Utilities by Owner.......................................... $101,980 Maintenance & Repairs.................................. $275,220 Taxes........................................................................... Insurance......................................................... $62,790 Resident Services.. ........................................... $90,000 Replacement Reserve...................................... $63,000 TOTAL EXPENSES......................................... $884,755

M U LT I - FA M I LY B U I L D I N G

RESIDENTIAL UNITS — FLOORS 2–4

Gene started to take care of his granddaughter Brandi when she was 7. Now Brandi is 13 and gaining independence while Gene is becoming concerned about keeping up. On Gene’s fixed income his options for accessible housing with multiple bedrooms were limited. At Nueva Acequia, Gene can stay involved in his community and support Brandi. Brandi is happy to stay close with friends made at the Youth Learning Center. 2 BEDROOM

850 SF

30/60% AMI

6UNITS Micro

39UNITS

1 Bedroom

1 BEDROOM

650 SF

27UNITS

30/50% AMI

2 Bedroom

P R O G R A M S PA C E — G R O U N D F L O O R

72UNITS To t a l

LOADING/ TRASH ROOM

RESOURCE CENTER

R E N TA B L E R E TA I L

FITNESS CENTER

LIVE-WORK UNITS

YOUTH LEARNING CNT

GREENHOUSE

COMMUNITY LOUNGE

2,202 SF

671 SF

1,787 SF

650 SF

7,605 SF

2,085 SF

2,381 SF

2,564 SF

350 SF

Anne has had a dream for years of pursuing her talent in jewelry making. Her weekends are spent at artisan’s bazaars and her supplies have taken over the living room. She has potential to expand but can’t afford to lease a makerspace. Her son Chase is supportive but would like some space as well. Nueva Acequia’s live/ work units and entrepreneurship support has connected Anne to low-cost loans for equipment and supplies. Anne is now poised to take over the Santa Fe jewelry scene.

14UNITS

1 Bedroom

30/50% AMI

FLOOR ARRANGEMENT LEVELS: 2–4

19,945 SF T O TA L

LIVE/WORK LOFTS — GROUND FLOOR

MICRO

INTERCHANGEABLE MICRO UNITS — FLOORS 2–4 The Multi-Family Building contains three pairs of units that can be combined to create larger units as families grow. These interchangeable units reduce turnover, save operation costs, maximize lease ups, and create housing stability.

1 BEDROOM LIVE WORK

522 SF

50/60% AMI GROUND LEVEL Workspace

2UNITS

LOFT LEVEL Livng Quarters

2 Bedroom

16UNITS To t a l

2 BEDROOM LIVE WORK

705 SF

MICRO 350 SF

50/60% AMI GROUND LEVEL Workspace

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LOFT LEVEL Livng Quarters

1BR 650 SF

2BR 850 SF

2BR 1,000 SF

2BR 850 SF

3BR 1,200 SF

1BR 650 SF

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

TOWNHOUSE

Bill is a long time Santa Fean who has had a hardertime affording rent in a growing Santa Fe. In recent years he has been dealing with intermittent homelessness and spending nights in his car when he could not make ends meet. As a person in long term recovery, maintaining his health while unstable is difficult. With the New Mexico Housing Finance Authority’s Linkages Program at Nueva Acequia, Bill was able to access housing assistance and supportive services. Gardening has never been an option for Bill, so he is looking forward to using his community plot.

Rick learned about Nueva Acequia and its impact on Southwest Santa Fe from a friend. He sees the unique amenities and diverse community as a big benefit to his family. The townhomes on site are spacious and just the right price for him. He is happy to be part of something bigger than him and support this vibrant community.

F H A / U FA S A C C E S S I B L E MICRO UNITS

UNITS 298 SF | 30 % AMI

Wheelchair turning space @ 60” diameter

19UNITS

1UNIT

20UNITS

F H A / U FA S A c c e s s i b i l i t y Requirements

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

Shower seat

Grab bar

Roll in shower

19UNITS

GROUND LEVEL

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

GROUND LEVEL

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

930 SF E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R

930 SF M U LT I - P U R P O S E C O M M U N I T Y S PA C E

3,718 SF 12 RESIDENTIAL PSH UNITS

5,578 SF T O TA L

1UNIT

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G A R D E N S T Y L E A PA R T M E N T S

S T O R M W AT E R M A N A G E M E N T | G R E E N S PA C E S

The Greens moved into Nueva Acequia about 3 years after it is was built from the Santa Fe County Housing Authority’s Camino de Jacobo Neighborhood. Through the RAD program the Greens were able to use their housing assistance at Nueva Acequia. Here they learned about the option to eventually purchase their unit. Linda Green is now pursuing her home health aid certification with support from the Community Resource Center. They love the community and are excited to be homeowners, a goal that was just out of view a few years ago.

8 B U I L D I N G S T O TA L 12 UNITS PER BUILDING

3 BEDROOM

787 SF

1UNIT

731 SF

PA S S I V E S O L A R H E AT I N G + C O O L I N G

2 BEDROOM

5UNITS

• Glazing orientation + fenestration ratio • Brise soleil + ramada shading devices

1 BEDROOM

471 SF

5UNITS

• Building design + East-West blocks maximize solar access • Thermal Mass

MAXIMIZE SOLAR ACCESS

MICRO

390 SF

1UNIT

LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

HEAT ABSORBED DURING DAY

8 B U I L D I N G T O TA L U N I T C O U N T 8

UNITS MICRO

UNITS 1 BEDROOM

UNITS 2 BEDROOM

UNITS 3 BEDROOM

HEAT RELEASED AT NIGHT

96UNITS T O TA L

RAMADA SHADING DEVICE THERMAL MASS

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NET - POSITIVE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

ENERGY USE INTENSITY

2030 BASELINE 55 EUI

8 0 % TA R G E T 11 EUI

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ON-SITE PV

N U E VA A C E Q U I A

457 KW PV SYSTEM

AREA: 33,000 SF PRODUCTION: 1,186,000 KWH/YEAR A N N U A L VA L U E : $ 1 2 1 , 0 0 0

PV PRODUCTION 1,186,000 KWH/YEAR

EFFICIENT MEP SYSTEMS

-2EUI

19EUI

–

SITE ENERGY USAGE

216 RESIDENTIAL UNITS: 350 KWH/UNIT/MONTH 12,386 SF NON-RESIDENTIAL: 13 KWH/SF T O TA L U S A G E : 1 , 0 4 3 , 0 0 0 K W H / Y E A R

SITE ENERGY USAGE 1,043,000 KWH/YEAR

OFFSET +143,000 KWH/YEAR

BUILDING ENVELOPE

VA R I A B L E R E F R I G E R A N T F L O W H VA C

LED LIGHTING FIXTURES

2X6 WOOD FRAME & R - 2 0 + R - 5 C I I N S U L AT I O N

18” R-38 OPEN WEB WOOD TRUSS ROOF

LOW-FLOW PLUMBING FIXTURES

E N E R G Y S TA R APPLIANCES

HIGN ALBEDO/ REFLECTIVITY + LOW E M I T TA N C E R O O F

LOW-E U-0.25 WINDOWS

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L O C AT I O N , T R A N S P O R TAT I O N , A N D REGIONAL PRIORITIES

D e n s i t y, H i g h P r i o r i t y, a n d Reduced Parking

SITE AND RESOURCE S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y

Rainwater Management, Heat I s l a n d R e d u c t i o n , Wa t e r Conservation

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INDOOR AND M AT E R I A L Q U A L I T Y

ENERGY AND AT M O S P H E R E S

28 Optimized Energy Performance,Renewable Solar Energy

E n h a n c e d I n d o o r A i r Q u a l i t y, Environmentally Preferable Products

I N N O VAT I O N

Community Outreach, Integrative Process, Affordable Housing

L E E D P L AT I N U M

v4 Neighborhood Development Plan

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SECTION TWO

LIGHTBOX TIMBER IN THE CITY COMPETITION

Q u e e n s , N Y, To p i c a l D e s i g n S t u d i o

Spring 2019

Lightbox is a 26 story tower located in Queens, New York. This tower is the first building in New York to utilize mass timber technology and serves to act as a catalyst for environmentally responsible building in one of America’s most iconic cities. Lightbox is a mixed-use tower that strives to serve the Queen’s community and activate the Queens river waterfront. This 200,000 square foot tower features many different programmatic elements such as a community wellness center, an early childhood education center, commercial office and retail, and residential. Lightbox gives the residents and visitors a more engaging and adventurous waterfront experience by using the walkway that extends the public realm into the water, breathing new life into an area

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historically reserved for industrial purposes. The placement of the volumes creates visibility within the city while reducing the amount of noise from the Queensboro Bridge. Visual connections between the street and volume are enabled through the 4-story atrium which serves as a catalyst for the community. To maximize daylight penetration and enable natural ventilation, the external façade of the building uses high-performance timber framed double glazing.

PHASING DIAGRAM

PHASE ONE

PHASE TWO

PHASE THREE

FAR.......................................... 2

FAR.......................................... 4

FAR........................................ 10

Phase Area...............230,000 SF

Phase Area...............470,000 SF

Phase Area...............210,000 SF

Gross Area................230,000 SF

Gross Area................470,000 SF

Gross Area. . ...........1,040,000 SF

Open Space...............96,000 SF

Open Space............................. –

COMMERCIAL OFFICE

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COMMUNITY

RESIDENTIAL

R E C R E AT I O N

E D U C AT I O N

R E TA I L

B U I L D I N G S Q U A R E F O O TA G E : B U I L D I N G H E I G H T: 2 6 S T O R I E S

145,406 SF RESIDENTIAL

22,713 SF COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER

31,265 SF E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R

199,384 SF T O TA L

BUILDING DIAGRAMS

RESIDENTIAL UNITS: T O TA L U N I T S : 1 0 0

325 SF

650 SF

850 SF

MICRO UNIT

1 BEDROOM

2 BEDROOM

20UNITS

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25UNITS

1,000 SF

3 BEDROOM

35UNITS

SUN STUDY

GREEN S PA C E S

W AT E R A C T I VAT I O N

AT R I U M A C T I VAT I O N

RESIDENTIAL FLOOR ARRANGEMENT 1 LEVELS: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

RESIDENTIAL FLOOR ARRANGMENT 2 LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

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LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVELS: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17

MICRO UNIT

325 SF — 20 UNITS

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1 BEDROOM UNIT 650 SF — 20 UNITS

2 BEDROOM UNIT 850 SF — 25 UNITS

3 BEDROOM UNIT

1,000 SF — 35 UNITS

SECTION THREE

METRO

VILLAGE URBAN DESIGN STUDIO

Largo, MD

Fall 2019

Metro Village stitches together the existing, broken fabric of Largo with green streets, parks, and boulevards. Metro Village leverages the metro by densifying development and using green space to create two experiences on either side of the elevated track. The north square spills into the linear wetland park lined

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with intimate streets. Commuters walk through tree-lined Largo Plaza, guided by the tower towards the south square. The recreational park completes the network of green space that unifies Metro Village and ties it to the greater Largo site.

RACE DISTRIBUTION — CENSUS TRACT 8035.14 T O TA L P O P U L AT I O N : 4 , 2 3 7

AFRICAN AMERICAN

WHITE

TOTAL: 4,052

TOTAL: 61

HISPANIC OR LATINO TOTAL: 41

OTHER

TOTAL: 83

RACE DISTRIBUTION — PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY T O TA L P O P U L AT I O N : 9 5 5 , 4 2 2

AFRICAN AMERICAN TOTAL: 556,620

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WHITE

TOTAL: 166,059

HISPANIC OR LATINO TOTAL: 119,331

OTHER

TOTAL: 113,412

BEFORE — EXISTING ASSET

AFTER — FIGURE GROUND

ANNUAL INCOME

AGE

38%

100K

41%

50–100K

65+ 50–64 35–49

35–49K

0–34K

6% 15%

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $79,506

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PLACE MAKING

20–34 0–19

GREEN NETWORK

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

9% 19%

48%

32%

23% 26% 24%

HOUSEHOLD SIZE — CENSUS TRACT 8035.14

15%

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SECTION FOUR

M O N I E B AY E S T U A R I N E

RESEARCH CENTER I N T E G R AT E D D E S I G N S T U D I O

Princess Anne, MD

Fall 2018

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is a program created to protect the health of the United States’ estuaries and coastal habitats. With 29 locations nationwide, these facilities provide a place for scientists and students to research the ecosystems that live in the estuarine habitat. Monie Bay, located in the Chesapeake Bay, is the proposed site for one of these NERRS facilities. The proposed site in Monie Bay has had many different functions throughout its history; such as a chicken and tobacco farm. Now, it will serve a much greater purpose; protecting and restoring the delicate estuarine ecosystem. Our NERRS facility will strive to have little footprint on the delicate marshland located in Monie Bay, use 100% recycled materials, and strive to create an environment that will both facilitate important research, and coexist with with the current ecosystem.

C I R C U L AT I O N T O TA L : 1 , 4 6 2 S F

PUBLIC & A D M I N I S T R AT I O N T O TA L : 2 , 0 0 0 S F

D O R M I T O RY T O TA L : 1 , 8 0 0 S F

STORAGE & MECHANICAL T O TA L : 4 5 0 S F

B U I L D I N G S Q U A R E F O O TA G E : T O TA L : 7 , 3 1 2

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RESEARCH T O TA L : 1 , 6 0 0 S F

K E Y:

• CHICKEN COOP • RAIN GARDEN • POROUS PAVEMENT • PARKING • PAVILLION • BOAT HOUSE • WIND TURBINE

GEOTHERMAL PUMP DIAGRAM

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PRECEDENT STUDY

SHADING & VIEWS DIAGRAM

W AT E R C O L L E C T I O N

S O U T H E L E VAT I O N

C I R C U L AT I O N & M A S S I N G

N O R T H E L E VAT I O N

FIRST FLOOR

E A S T E L E VAT I O N

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SECOND FLOOR

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SECTION FIVE

N AT I O N A L M U S E U M OF AMERICAN JEWISH

H I S T O RY A N A LY S I S URBAN DESIGN SEMINAR P h i l a d e l p h i a , PA

Spring 2020

The National Museum of American Jewish History, built-in 2010 and designed by architect James Polshek (Ennead Architects), is located along Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall. Designed to accommodate a growing collection of American Jewish relics, the building aims to “connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire”. This building is uniquely contextual through its historic location, the city’s Jewish history, in its materiality, and in its massing. While the museum reflects its context in a variety of ways, the two most noticeable contextual responses are its materiality and its massing. The materiality and massing correspond to the site’s immediate and adjacent zoning regulations as well as to

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the historic Independence Mall. It consists of two interlocking volumes--one opaque and one translucent-which are connectedthrough multiple “gaskets”. The primary opaque material is a hung terracotta screen that resembles the brick of the surrounding buildings while being more sustainable and the translucent veiled glass blends with many of the more recent buildings on the Mall. These materials are in select locations based on the massing, which blocks street noise, protects from the sun, and emphasizes and frames views to the mall.

SITE AXON

The National Museum of American Jewish History is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Market Street and Fifth Street. The Museum faces the Independence Mall in downtown Philadelphia, and neighbors some of the city’s most historical monuments and buildings such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, and the Religious Liberty Statue. The museum’s main entrance is located on Market Street, one of the busiest streets in Philadelphia. The Museum’s entrance on this street provides convenient transportation to and from the Museum. Across Fifth Street lies the Independence Mall, which provides stunning views from the Museum’s upper floors and patio spaces.

MAIN AXIS

L O C AT I O N The Museum is located in an area catered to the pedestrian experience. The museum is visible for the Independence Mall and has a unique facade that welcomes visitors and stands out from the surrounding context.

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These two diagrams depict the National Museum of American Jewish History relationship with the ground level and sidewalk. The majority of the building is located above the ground level. Exterior circulation primarily is located on Market Street and Fifth Street. A loading Dock and small sidewalk are located on the rear of the building on Ludlow Avenue.

BUILDING PROGRAM The National Museum of American Jewish History was designed by the architect James S. Polshek in the year 2010. The building is five stories tall and has a gross square footage of 10,000 square feet. The building features many different programmatic spaces that include: exhibition space, conference rooms, an education center, classrooms, offices, a library, collection and exhibition storage, and a gift shop.

E V E N T S PA C E

S TA I R S / E L E VAT O R

R E L AT I O N S H I P T O G R O U N D

E X T E R I O R C I R C U L AT I O N

CONFERENCE/ CLASSROOMS S E C O N D A RY G A L L E RY

M A I N G A L L E RY

V I E W PAT I O

E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R

LOBBY/SECURITY

AUDITORIUM

OFFICE/SERVICE

EVOLUTION

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AT R I U M The National Museum of American Jewish History features a six story atrium, that is 85 feet tall. At the top of the atrium is a skylight and outdoor patio with views to the In-dependence Mall. The atrium is meant to help the visitors of the museum to understand its organi-zation and make the museum easy to navigate.

G A L L E RY S PA C E The National Museum of American Jewish History features numerous galleries and exhibits. The gallery spaces are organized by time peri-od and distributed throughout the six floor of the museum.

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INTERLOCKING VOLUMES James S. Polshek’s concept for the de-sign of the National Museum of Ameri-can Jewish History is based on the idea of two interlocking volumes. These two volumes are the opaque and en-ergetic, represented by the opaque terra cotta-clad form, and translucent and open, represented by the diaph-anous glass prism. Together these two volumes compliment the adjacent his-toric structures and convey a generous welcome to all.

ZONING TRANSLUCENT & SOLID James S. Polshek’s design features two primary building masses. These masses consist of translucent and solid. The translucent mass is represented by diaphanous glass prism, while the solid is represented by opaque terra cotta-clad form.

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The Zoning for this site is: CMX-4 (Center City Commercial Mixed-Use) Buildings must extend to the street line for at least 65% of the lot frontage. No building or portion of the exterior of a build ing extend beyond any building line established as of July 29, 1954 or there-after.

BUILDING HEIGHT The National Museum of American Jewish History is the shortest build-ing on its block. The building does not use the maximum density and allowable height that is allowed for this zoning area.

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