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3D printed house competition
Palimpsest
Parish center in historic Mission San Jose
Puro
Research project of the Quintana Community
The Boxes
Installation of light at Plaza Guadalupe
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3D printed concrete house competition for ICON Build
living space (created by 3D printed shells, tilt-up, 8ft. wide)
bedroom
tension cords (hung from the tilt-up concrete shells, act as a physical barrier to space below)
exterior glazing (polycarbonate windows meant for insulation, translucency, and lightweight materiality)
novisibility novisibility
extended space from tilt-up modules (3D printed in place) 8’-0”
tilt-up construction. The file is set like a plotter, then 3D printed and tilted up to be assembled into the final product.
Method of
highvisibility
highvisibility
connection to outside (the dinner table extends past living space to connect to outside and neighbors)
8’-0”
8’-0”
8’-0”
bathroom entry den kitchen dining
level 02 slab (3D printed concrete) 8’-0”
laundry + mechanical + storage
shear walls (to help support slab above)
stairs (3D printed concrete)
novisibility novisibility
“The future of human shelter has arrived. ICON creates printers, robotics, and advanced materials that are revolutionizing homebuilding.” (ICON Website). Seeking the potential of 3D printing, this design asks how we move forward with new technologies; using them innovatively and intelligently. When ICON Build (based in Austin, TX) approached Overland Partners with this proposition, we were asked to propose a new house typology - one that encourages community while balancing privacy, and initiates new experiences in a human dwelling.
PRINTING DIAGRAM
SPATIAL DIAGRAM
DINING SHARED COURTYARD SHARED YARD SHARED YARD SHARED YARD
GREEN SPACE
SPACE DINING KITCHEN LIVING ENTRY DINING KITCHEN KITCHEN LIVING LIVING ENTRY ENTRY SITE PLAN
SHARED
SHARED GREEN
fig. 1 View at entry looking into the living room.
fig. 2 View upstairs in the bedroom.
fig. 4 View of the interior shared space made by two neighboring units.
fig. 3 View in living room to the kitchen, showing the undulating waves of each concrete printed unit.
RENDERINGS
Palimpsest
Mission San Jose
Mission Jose is a unique palimpsest whose history stretches across 300 years of existence. It does not exist as a relic, and currently has a small, active parish. This design, one of the many layers seen on the site, seeks to serve the Parish with a Parish Hall, Pilgrimage Center, Chapel, and other functions. The design explores the relationship between a ring setting holding a jewel - the jewel being Mission San Jose (an authentic & aged gem) and the new ‘setting’ being our intervention. It is meant to be the background piece that allows San Jose to stand out.
To emphasize the multitude of layers in the Mission’s layers, the proposal embraces contemporary design and contrasts San Jose. Opposing the load bearing stone walls of the church, the design is light, unadorned and constructed with steel framing. Though the Mission is historic, long lasting and weighted with memory, our design embraces the idea of impermanence. The “new” buildings will eventually be demolished and remembered through scars in the earth where the structures once were - becoming yet another layer in the mission’s history.
In collaboration with Lucia Prado
fig. 1 Establish site pattern based on historical Native American weaving patterns.
fig. 3 Site oriented north - discovery made! Church orients to Winter sunrise & Summer sunset.
fig. 2 Apply pattern to site.
fig. 4 Design intervention made at inverse of sunlight diagram - Summer sunrise & Winter sunset.
PROCESS DIAGRAMS
The design intends to provide scars across the earth to bring forward and recognize the solar orientation of the mission and church, so that although impermanent, will recognize the eternal jewel - San Jose.
HUB
EVENT SPACE CHAPEL
YOUTH
COMMUNITY GARDEN PARISH KITCHEN RECTORY
MEETING ROOMS OVERNIGHT ROOMS RESTROOMS ACTIVITY HALL
PARKING PARKING
PILGRIMAGE CENTER MISSION MUSEUM
PARISH HALL
Interior view from inside the long strip of Parish quarters, overlooking the Mission and elongated buildings in the distance.
SITE PLAN
Latinx geography across North America, political boundaries removed.
Puro (“pure-ness”)
Quintana Community, Southside San Antonio
Development in South San Antonio has long been impeded by misconceptions on education, financial deficiencies, and a discriminatory bias towards residents. All data currently existing reinforce this belief that there is no incentive for investment. Our research goes beyond current data models, uncovering specific data for informed planning decisions. We seek a deep understanding of the culture and geographic reality of this unique community.
SURFACE DATA MAPS
The Quintana community among the context of San Antonio major highways and interior corridors/nodes.
3,365 96% 11,780 $25,636
34%
247,189 people/sq mile hispanic people avg. income live under the poverty line reported crimes in 2017
39 $38,581 20 20 26 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 7 8 79 30 29 23 23 23 23 23 90 26 26 26 20 17 17 24 17 17 17 12 17 16 12 14 14 15 15 21 21 21 21 21 12 27 21 18 18 44 8 6 15 22 22 22 22 20 20 20 33 34 60 21 42 32 34 21 $29,844 $24,313 $23,750 $30,150 $30,150 $19,063 5 8 8 8 5 6 $16,691 $16,691 $24,063 $24,313 $23,036 $26,875 15 17 23 13 33 24 21 18 18 19 19 19 19 8 17 16 7 7 2 3 74 11 10 10 10 11 11 11 19 15 47 18 18 18 13 13 13 13 13 17 14 15 13 13 9 9 $15,001– $20,000 $20,001– $25,000 $25,001– $30,000 $30,001– $35,000 $35,001– $40,000 Household # Median Household Income: $25,636 Quintana Community Total Population =
5 people Hispanic White American Indian
11,780
burglary narcotic laws narcotic laws suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person suspicious person neighbor disturbance noise disturbance noise disturbance noise disturbance noise disturbance theft 128,546 assault 62,966 burglary 31,407 vandalism 13,440 arrest 10,830 family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance family disturbance wanted person burglary miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous miscellaneous criminal mischief criminal mischief burglary burglary robbery of person robbery with firearm miscellaneous criminal mischief criminal mischief criminal mischief criminal mischief criminal mischief criminal mischief hold up disturbance disturbance disturbance suspicious vehicle suspicious vehicle suspicious vehicle criminal mischief disturbance disturbance disturbance disturbance disturbance disturbance disturbance disturbance assault assault assault assault assault assault assault disturbance panhandler threats theft shoplifting gun disturbance gun disturbance assault assault assault assault theft vehicle theft vehicle theft missing person vehicle theft vehicle theft panhandler assault theft theft theft theft theft fight theft theft shooting shooting theft theft 5 13 13 12 4 11 14 4 4 4 2 2 7 7 22 40 26 20 20 9 8 84 14 9 10 15 15 16 11 11 57 82 124 80 30 34 10 25% – 27.99% 16% – 18.99% 28% – 30.99% 31% – 33.99% 34% – 36.99% 37% – 39.99% The 2018 federal poverty level (FPL) income numbers below are used to calculate eligibility for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). 2017 numbers are slightly lower, and are used to calculatesavings on Marketplace insurance plans for 2018. $12,140 for individuals $16,460 for a family of 2 $20,780 for a family of 3 $25,100 for a family of 4 $29,420 for a family of 5 $33,740 for a family of 6 $38,060 for a family of 7 $42,380 for a family of 8 Quintana Community 27.2 25.6 25.5 39% 39% 39% 39% 39.3% 29.5% 29.5% 32.2% 32.2% 32.1% 32.1% 32.1% 32.1% 39.3% 16.2%
Urban Future Lab in collaboration with Dr. Antonio Petrov, Anagisel Toscano Ramos and Jose Lizcano
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Race Median Household Income Percent of Population at
Population +
Poverty Line Crime Rates + Types
Data map by Anagisel Toscano Ramos
Data map by Anagisel Toscano Ramos
Data map by Anagisel Toscano Ramos
ASSET MAP OF QUINTANA COMMUNITY
Brownfield Inactive Brownfield Inactive Brownfield Inactive Somerset Rd Somerset Rd SWMilitaryDr SWMilitaryDr New Laredo Hwy WSouthcrossBlvd WSouthcrossBlvd Quintana Rd SZarzamora Frio City Rd Nogalitos St BynumAve East Kelly Railport Active Vacant Inactive Vacant Inactive Vacant Inactive Vacant Inactive Vacant Inactive Kelly Airforce Base Active Boeing Active Normoyle Pony League Fields Active Fields Active Paved Lot Inactive Dwight Middle School Active Athens Elementary School Active San Antonio Can High School Active St. Anthony Day Care Active Miguel Carrillo Jr Elementary School Active Normoyle Community Center Active University Health Systems Clinic Active Brenda’s Burgers Active Taqueria Anahuac Active Hector’s Corn & Candy Active El Nuevo Laredo Active Caballito del Mar Seafood Active La Esmeralda Bakery Active Casa Dos Laredos Active TJ’s Hamburgers Active Taqueria Jalisco Active Connie’s Cafe Active Matehuala Cafe Active Fred’s Fish Fry Active Los Valles Fruits & Food Active Angela’s Mexican Cafeteria Active Las YOLAS Mexican Restaurant Active La Tapatia Bakery Active Alamo Pizza Active Taqueria la Laguna Active La Quintana Mexican Restaurant Active El Gallo Mexican Restaurant Active Mendez Cafe Active Fuentes Barbacoa Active Mi Frontera Piedras Negras Active La Diva Taqueria Active Mary’s Snack Bar & Cafe Active Isabel’s Mexican Restaurant Active Dos Julio’s Mexican Active Juany’s Taqueria Active Chinese Mexican Grill Active Railroad Active San Antonio Bynum Seventh Day Adventis Church Active Mensajeros del Gran Rey Active Spread Ministries Active The Door CFM Church Active The River Worship Center Active St. Joseph’s Church Active Templo Victoria & Cristo Active St. Vincent de Paul Society Active House of Freedom Active Life Church of San Antonio Active Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel Active Templo Amor Gracia Active Your Break & Aligment Active Palaico Tire Shop Active Garza Auto & Truk Active Bolado’s Automotive Active Buy Right Auto Sales Active Auto Care Paint & Body Collision Active Monclova’s Tire Shop Active Carlisle Air Automotive Active Monroy Auto Sales Active Long Horn Auto Glass Active Alamo Truck & Parts Active Bill’s Auto & Trucks Sale Active Auto Siglo Motors Active Discount Auto Glass Active Salina’s Auto Plex Active Cordova Auto Center Active Biggie Smalls Automotive Active A&M Automotive Active Lopez & Son’s Radiator Shop Active Jesse’s Transmission Services Active Turpin’s Auto Sales Active Ace Auto & Truck Parts Active Allied Transmission Services Active Pro 1 Collision Active Drive-in Truck Salvage Inn Active Raymond Auto Repairs Active Little Tire Shop Active Atrium Autoplex Active Zamarripa’s Tire & Auto Sale Active Gonzales Auto Parts Active Alamo City Autos Active Champion Motor Active Delgado’s Paint & Body Active A1- Toyota Slavage Active Texas Auto Salvage Active Primary Auto Recycling Active Best Buy Auto Service Active Rudy’s Automotive Active Taller Tragamillas Active Sungear Automotive Active Mata’s Auto Master & Body Shop Active Not Description Active AI’s Collision Active Sam’s Auto Repair Active Israel Transmission Active Eli & Son’s Auto Center Active Jesse’s Auto Body & Detail Active Ram’s Bone Yard Active Nogalito’s Gear Company Active Paisa Auto Sales Active Above Speed Peformance Active Affordable Auto Collision & Paint Active Flores Auto Glass Active Thomas Wheel Aligning & Break Active Bob’s Transmissions Active Richard’s Transmission Active A&L Automotive Active Ram’s Autosalvage Active Danny’s Recycling Active Frank’s Tire & Auto Shop Active G&L Motors Active GCI Automotive Active Joe’s Auto Supply Active Barrientos Tire Shop Active Alamo City Salvage Active Danny’s Auto Recycling Active Bazan Styles Paint & Body Active San Antonio Auto & Salvage Active E&V Transmissions Active United Foreign & Domestic Auto & Truck Parts Active Body Shop Active Guerrero’s Auto repair Active Best Buy Autoparts Active Menchaca Tire Shop Active Centerpoint Motor Cars Active Premier Stop Motors Active Flea Market Active SA Shoes Active Junction Point Inactive South San Community Center Active Asset map for the Quintana community showing local businesses & entrepreneurship, schools, and corporate entities.
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Kelly Airforce Base (active) East Kelly Railport San Antonio Shoes (craftsmanship) Residential Population of Quintana Area of Quintana 2,821 59 30 12 5 5 5 3.5 sq miles 11,780 people Auto Shops Auto Sales, Tire Shops, Parts/Recycling, Collision Locally Owned Restaurants Taquerias, Fruterias, Panaderias Places of Worship Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Boeing Flea Market (active) Education + Community Center 1 1 Health + Wellness Vacant Buildings (inactive) Open Brownfields (inactive)
Map by Anagisel Toscano Ramos, Jose Lizcano,
Adriana Lintz.
Data collected from surveys conducted in the Quintana Community.
Data collected from surveys becomes a unique, place specific DNA.
Locally owned businesses
59
3.5 30 17
automotive shops sq miles taquerias beauty shops
Problems and Methodologies
Assets turn into “Puro” is a San Antonio term used to capture the city’s essence. The term allows us to reflect on the values and authenticity of a place - things that have physically manifested in response to the occupants culture, ideologies, and values. We aim to identify puro through mapping, photography, data analysis, and other forms of documentation. It’s all about the cultural layers of a placethrough its multitudes of understandings and meanings.
What is putting problems into a new new consciousness of old problems
Fall 2018 Studio Fall 2018 Studio Fall 2018 Studio
30% 60% 35% 16.7% 42.1% 12.5% 11.1% 21.4% 10.0% 10.0% 9.1% 100% Hispanic, Latino, Spanish Origin Aguascalientes Baja California/Sur Chiapas Mexico City Chihuahua Coahuila Colima Durango Guanajuato Guerrero Tamaulipas Veracruz Michoacan Puebla None Painting Ceramics Drawing Arts Crafts Basketweaving Textiles Health Science Manufacturing Business STEM Crafting Sewing Teaching Woodwork Yes No I’d rather not say Less than $25 $25-50 $50-75 $100-150 Full Time Spouse Retired Marine Corps Social Security No income Less than $5,000 $5,000-9,999 $10,000-14,999 Vehicle Sales Retirement Disability Walking Nogalitos My Kid’s school None Volunteer 5-8 50-75% $10-15 0-2 75-100% 0-25% More than $20 Less than $5 No, Never have the past Yes High School Some High School Associates Trade School Bachelors Yes Yes No 10-20 min 30-45 min No Yes rent them out No Zarzamora No Yes Yes Single Female Transgender Prefer not respond No Yes No Plumbing No Yes Yes All of my life Most my life Less than quarter my life More less have my life More than half my life 18-20 youger 31-35 36-40 46-50 71-80 Yes already have my own business Restaurant Health Boarding Home Care Babysitting Work Social Media News Coverage Movies/TV Yes Yes No No More than $150 Less than $50 $150-200 $250-300 $300-350 $350-400 More than $450 No No Apartment Duplex Trailer House RV pay rent Another family/friend pays rent My partner and pay rent My partner and own roomate and own 1998 2012 Street Postings Social Media Word Mouth My parents own $0-49,999 $75,000-99,999 $250,000-299,999 $100,000-149,999 $200,000-249,999 $0-49,999 $50,000-74,999 $75,000-99,999 $150,000-199,999 $250,000-299,999 Over $300,000 No $100,000-149,999 $200,000-249,999 My children sibling One my grandchildren Another family member My siblings My grandchildren Los Generales Islas Marias Caballito Sea Food Blanquitas McDonald’s Learning Space Parks East Kelly Park Renovations Coffee Shop Flea Market Target Tavalos Gold’s Gym Walmart Thrifty Mart $100-150 No Cosmetology Cooking Painting Soccer Field Normoyle Levi’s Palo Alto Rd Library Monterrey Woodland Less than 10 min 20-30 min More than 45 min Everyday Twice month Once month Twice year Move out for good Once year Once every two years Less than once every two years 30-50% 70-90% 90% above Never I’d rather not say Beauty stylist Plumbing English Spanish Yes Guatemala Spain Spanish only English English Spanish English only English/Spanish/French min less 20-30 min more Elementary-Middle High School College Freshman College Sophomore College Senior Coffee Shops Doctorate No Primary School Less Some High School Associates Trade School Doctorate Some College (No Degree) High School Some High School Bachelor’s Beyond Bachelor’s Associate’s don’t know No formal education Elementary Some College English classes Law Education Human Services Architecture Agriculture Info Technology Plumbing Hair Styling Child/Elderly Care Medical Assistance Graphic Design None Cosmetology Marketing Transportation Finance Beauty Wellness Culinary Tech Communications None 0-3 months ago 3-6 months ago 6-12 months ago over year ago over years ago over years ago Hypoglycemia Arthritis High Blood Pressure rather not say No Yes Other No Transportation Don’t know where $15,000-19,999 $20,000-24,999 Less than $25,000 $75,000-99,999 More than $100,000 $25,000-34,999 $35,000-49,999 $50,000-74,999 $75,000-99,999 More than $100,000 $35,000-49,999 $50,000-74,999 Financial reasons Don’t need No Transportation No Time No place near me Don’t know what type Yes HEB Nogalitos HEB SW MIlitary/Zarzamora HEB SW MIlitary/Pleasanton Fiesta Nogalitos 10-20 min 30-45 min Bynum and New Laredo Highway Bynum and Somerset Historic Missions Churches Kennedy No Walmart at SW Military Sam’s Club SW Military HEB UTSA Jogging Biking Weights Elliptical Weightlifting No physical activity Yoga Pilates Swimming Fishing Daily Every other day Once week Twice year Once year Cash Business Both Personal interest Community interest Yes Yes No Rk Group W Dillman Self-Employed City of SA A+ Family Care Immediate family Extended family Spouse Boyfriend/Girlfriend Spouse’s family Boyfriend/Girlfriend’s family Friend(s) Park Restaurants My Street Leave for school come back right after Leave for school come back eventually No plans moving out Golden Park Shopping Mall Schools Gold’s Gym Dirty Needles No one No No Business Stocks Savings Occasionally Yes Home phone Cell phone Television Desk Computer Laptop Computer iPad/tablet None the above Literacy related Community government involvement related Other Today Yesterday Last week This month Last month or previous Never used don’t know what that 16.6% 16.6% Roots in country other than U.S. or Mexico 50 Treatment within the community 04 05 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Gender Were trades or skills passed down? Frequency of Physical Activity Ever Invested Financially Type of Investments Made Reasons for Investments Investments in the Community Consideration of Investments in Community How would you consider investing in the community? Are you retired? Are you currently employed? Where do you work? Are you content with your job? More than one source of income Secondary sources of income Main sources of income Income before taxes in the past 12 months Household’s income in the past 12 months How often are you on a tight budget? Percentage of credit/debit purchases Consideration of starting own business Business for Consideration Consideration of business within community not within the community, why not? Type of Business Is the business in the community? How far is the business from the community? Ownership of commercial property Ownership of land within community Ownership of land outside community Use of Properties Keeping business in family 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 Description of Home Living Situation Year Home was Bought Cost of Home at Time of Purchase Value of Home Today Do you wish to keep home in the family? Who will inherit home? Fears or reasons from keeping home within family Relationship with people in household Where do you socialize in the community? Avoidance of areas/zones in community for safety reasons Future living plans Technology owned Internet Access at home Use of Internet Do you have a car? Utilization of public transportation Accessibility of bus stops Accessibility to arrive to desired destination Do 18-wheelers drive through the street often? Places of heritage and value in the community Perceived Borders of the Community Park Most Visited Library Most Visited Restaurant Most Visited Other Places Frequently Visited Spaces wanted in community Organization or Groups Involved With How do you hear about community events? Useful community resources/workshops 121 Last Time you used the 311 app 122 Elected officials represent your ideals/beliefs? 123 Do you know the local representatives? 124 Politically Engaged 125 In daily commute, what roads do you frequent? What trades or skills? Family members at Kelly Air Force Base? Where did they work after Kelly closed? Family members at Brooks Air Force Base? Where did they work after Brooks closed? Health Insurance Family Practitioner Frequency of doctor visits Do you have health conditions? What health conditions? Treatment for condition? If no treatment, why not? Commute to treatment in minutes Any disabilities? Professional care for disability If no care, why not? Accessibility of treatment within community Commute to care for disability Do you care for family member with disability? Meals per day Percentage of pre-packaged food Times week you eat out Amount spent on one meal for yourself Amount spent on food weekly for yourself Amount spent on food weekly for family Government financial assistance for food Favorite Grocery Stores Physical Activities Marital Status 06 Do you have children? Do your children live with you? Children under 18 years of age Roots in another country outside U.S. Roots in Mexico What states in Mexico? What other country? Did at least one parent migrate to the U.S.? Is your family a Legacy Family? First Language Parent’s Language Currently enrolled in school What school? Commute to school in minutes Current Grade Level As student, what are some places you frequent daily? Do you travel long distances to study, socialize, or hang out? Highest completed degree of education Highest degree expected in 10 years Highest level of education of parents Career field of interest Craft experience Technical skill experience Fluent Languages 109 01 02 03 Time living in the community Age Ethnicity/Race EAST KELLY RAILPORT FrioCityRd S Zarzamora St S Zarzamora St S Zarzamora St SomersetRd SomersetRd NewLaredoHwy Bynum Ave. SW Military Dr SW Military Dr SWMilitaryDr W Malone Ave W Southcross Blvd W Southcross Blvd QuintanaRd NogalitosSt Carlisle Air Automotive Palaico Tire Shop Alamo Truck and Parts Auto MotorsSiglo Monroy Auto Sales Cordova Auto Center #4 Gonzales Auto Parts #7 Lopez & Son’s Radiator Shop Long Horn Auto Glass Biggie Smalls Automotive Little Tire Shop Joe’s Auto Supply Menchaca Tire Shop A&L Automotive Ram’s Auto Salvage Barrientos Tire Shop C&L Motors Alamo City Salvage United Foreign & Domestic Auto Jesse’s Transmission Servie Pro Collision Allied Transmission Danny’s Auto Recycling E & Vs Transmissions George’s Transmission Collision Auto Body Texas Auto Salvage A-1 SalvageToyota AI’s Collision Drive-in Truck Salvage Inc Sam’s Auto Repair San Antonio Auto & Truck Salvage Guerrero’s Auto Repair Body Shop 59 Auto Shops inside Quintana Community -Auto Sales -Tire Shops -Collision Shops -Transmissions -Parts recycling -Salvage Yards AUTO SHOPS Your Break & Alignment Thomas Wheel Aligning & Break 210 Auto Center Bob’s Transmissions Richard’s Transmission Nogalitos Gear Company AutoTurpin’s Sales Flores Auto Glass Affordable Auto Collision & Paint Above Speed Performance Eli & Son’s Auto Center Monclova’s Tire Shop #1 Zamarripa’s Tire & Auto Sales M&M Tire Shop Auto Service Angela’s Mexican Cafeteria Alamo Pizza Las YOLAS Mexican Restaurant Julio’s Cafe #2 REGIOS Tacos Vapor Blanquita Mexican Restaurant Taqueria la Laguna La Quintana Mexican Restaurant El Gallo Mexican Restaurant Mendez Cafe Fuentes Barbacoa La Diva Taqueria Mi Frontera Piedras Negras Isabel’s Mexican Restaurant El Nuevo Laredo Mexican Restaurant Taqueria Jalisco Caballito del Mar Seafood Mary’s Snack Bar & Cafe Los Valles Fruits and Food Fred’s Fish Fry Matehuala Cafe Juany’s Taqueria Chinese Mexican Grill Connie’s Cafe Cas Dos Laredos Taqueria Lupita’s TJ’s Hamburgers Brenda’s Burgers Taqueria Anahuac Taquizas El Regio Dos Julios Mexican Hectors Corn & Candy Church’s Chicken McDonalds Bush’s Chicken Dairy Queen Bill Miller Bar BQ Jack in the Box Jack in the Box La Tapatia Bakery La Esmeralda Bakery Bill Miller Bar BQ 30 Restaurants inside Quintana Community 1 Bakery inside Quintana Community 1 Fruteria inside Quintana Community FOOD 17 Restaurants inside Quintana Community 1 Bakery insisde Quintana Community 1 Fruteria inside Quintana Community BEAUTY Dayzee Dukes Saloon Saby’s Beauty Salon Sara’s Hair & Nail Salon Vida Max Headchopperz Barber Shop Chic Nails and Spa Bellizzima Hair Salon Dorie’s Beauty Salon Best Nails From Head to Toe Lupita’s Salon de Belleza BeautyMagali’s Salon Frida Nails Most Faded Barbershop Mena’s Beauty Salon Felipa’s FashionsHair Erica’s Beauty Parlor Utopia Nails Salazars Barber shop
SURVEY DATA AS DNA
The Boxes
at Plaza Guadalupe
Intern Project, Design Build
Plaza Guadalupe, Westside San Antonio
This project for the Avenida Guadalupe Neighborhood, located on the west side of San Antonio, is a community focused installation located in Plaza Guadalupe - a pivotal part of the community with historic and cultural significance. The purpose is to reactivate the plaza once more to make it an accessible and safe destination for the whole community. The design seeks to celebrate the neighborhood’s identity through public engagement and innovation. The Plaza Guadalupe has endured as a key component to the social and cultural sustainability of the neighborhood. The Plaza should be a place that everyone can engage with, gather and meet, play and relax. Good public design is pivotal to the health of a neighborhood and their sense of belonging. The Plaza is a public space that has held prominent cultural and historical events, but has lost its identity through crime and stigma. The installation isn’t attempting to write a new narrative, but build upon the story of the plaza’s continual importance.
plaza plaza entry pavilion
sit, play sell flex playground
a story beneath
PPG Paints carefully pulled back the existing paint to reveal the orignal pavilion colors. The paint was then matched to the exact rose and lavender.
CITY SAN ANTONIO LOOP 410 I-10 HWY 281 HWY 90 DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO WEST SAN ANTONIO GUADALUPE ST. EL PASO ST. S BRAZOS ST. S SAN JACINTO ST. FITE ST. FITE ST. KICASTER ALLEY KICASTER ALLEY
time
Built as an economic, cultural and historical gift to the Avenida Neighborhood – the center of the Mexican American community in San Antonio – Plaza Guadalupe became an embedded part of daily life for the neighborhood and the city. People had weddings, birthdays, first dates, meetings and other events in the Plaza - even a visit from Pope John Paul II.
In response to a rise in criminal activity in the Plaza, the city erected a chain-link fence around the entire site. What was once a beloved community asset was now blocked off to both potential offenders and locals. The community was also polarized between support and opposition to the fence.
illuminated gateway
The fence, while reducing crime, is not successful in the way it prevents all community engagement. Our design counters crime and the fence by literally bringing in light. Re-activating the Plaza entrance encourages people to continue making memories. Through light, we want people to feel safe and take back ownership of a Plaza that has always been theirs.
A view into the Plaza from the entrance along the controversial fence - which was put up to lower crime.
Overland Partners’ Intern Group meeting with the head of the Plaza Guadalupe Committee, Gabriel Velásquez
collective memory divided community 1984 2016
TIMELINE OF THE PLAZA
One of many dialogue sessions with the Plaza Guadalupe Committee to review design direction and learn about the community.
PROCESS WORK
Google Earth view at the Plaza Entrance; using the fence to set up a shop and sell products.
Power-sanding the water-jet cut metal panels that wrap the Boxes. Everything was donated by local businesses - from the steel angles for the frame, to the metal panels, the use of a water-jet to cut out the panels, and the paint inside and outside the boxes.
Welding the frame of the Boxes at 10BitWorks, a local San Antonio makerspace.
Interior colors for the boxes chosen with existing color palettes on the project site.
Exploring configurations for the Boxes to become places to sit and places to sell.
Diagrams by Lucas Pereira
Installation day for the Boxes, showing the painted interior.
ILLUMINATED GATEWAY
The Boxes installed at the entrance of Hemisfair Park in downtown San Antonio during the Luminaria Light Festival.
Interview with Spectrum News, “Lantern Installation Shines Light on Plaza Guadalupe Revitalization”.
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