RECREATION + LIVING
RECREATION + LIVING PROPOSAL FOR THE BAYTOWN WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Alejandro González Ivan López Design Faculty:
Susan Rogers Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture University Of Houston
© 2012
INTRODUCTION The City of Baytown, home to the giant Exxon refinery and the former Goose Creek Oil Field, is defined more by a de-spoiling of the environment than by strategies for its remediation. As a counterpoint, we explored one slice of this landscape as a means to develop productive design strategies that have the potential to be both exemplary and meaningful for users, mixing the presence of the oil fields with the water and more sustainable possibilities. We engaged in practices that are performance-based, research-oriented, sustainable, and networked into the existing city. Our intention was to interweave natural ecologies like the wetlands, parks and green areas, with infrastructural, cultural, social, and environmental layers.
SITE ANALYSIS
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MAJOR INDUSTRY
San Jacinto Mall
Sports Center + Water Park 28 min 20 min
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Clear Lake Kemah
56 mi 56 m in
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SPECIAL AREAS GOOSE CREEK OIL FIELD FRESH WATER PONDS EXISTING GOLF COURSE + RESIDENTIAL GREEN ZONE PRESERVATION WETLAND ZONE PRESERVATION FORESTED WETLAND ZONE PRESERVATION
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LAND USE INSTITUTIONAL / RELIGIOUS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PARKS RAIL ROAD GOOSE GREEK TRAIL SITE EXTENTS
MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT
PRIMARY ACCESS POINTS Major commercial streets are pulled into the site to provide access to the waterfront area.
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AREA OF DEVELOPMENT Preservation of the wetlands is important, therefore higher areas surrounding the wetlands can be used to build on.
TYPICAL PARK Typical neighborhoods have parks that are adjacent to dwellings.
PROPOSED PARK IDEA An integration of park and dwelling, where the living area is contained within the park.
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PROPOSED SEQUENCE OF DEVELOPMENT
PARK
PROGRAMMING INTEGRATION
MASTER PLAN
The Deck
City Plaza
Nodes
El Mirador
Market
Multi-Family Homes
ConnectInn
Loop
Single-Family Homes
BridgePoint
Coastal Plaza
Manicured Park
ART MUSEUM + SHOPS OBSERVATORY
SPORTS + BUSINESS HOTEL SOUVENIR SHOPS
LIBRARY + RESEARCH FARMERS MARKET SPORTS CENTER OUTDOOR THEATER + EVENT CENTER
RESIDENTIAL TYPES
Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential
ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
Loop Play . Watch . Run
The Loop is a sports center that is part of the new proposed development Rec(c)onnect located in Baytown, Texas. The project evolves from the connection of bike and pedestrian trails into the site. These trails are lifted up an merge into the building creating a unique experience.
SEQUENCE DIAGRAMS
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Skate Park
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Sporting Goods
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Cafe + Sports Bar
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13 Exterior Multi-Activity Court 14 Exterior Terrace 15 Indoor Track
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VIEW OF SPORTS CENTER LOOKING NORTH WEST
BAYLAND ISLAND BUSINESS + SPORTS HOTEL CONNECT INN is located in Baytown, TX. and it is a part of the new proposed development REConnect. A Recreational development where one can live, shop, exercise, learn. CONNECT INN will be a hotel for Business men and sports enthusiasts alike. Connecting two pieces of program and making an enjoyable stay for all who visit Baytown.
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Building shifts to accommodate predetermined paths and allow for views.
Vertical movements allow for more views, as well as an accesible roof.
Vehicular circulation is separated from pedestrian circulation allowing for a more pedestrian friendly zone.
Pedestrian paths continue, colliding into the building allowing public access into the public areas of the building.
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1ST FLOOR PLAN 1 Vehicular Drop Off 2 Entry 3 Lobby Area 4 Storage (low clearance) 5 Rooms
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3RD FLOOR PLAN 10 Ball Rooms 12 Mechanical 13 Rooms
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4TH FLOOR PLAN 14 Outdoor Covered Patio Area 15 Lounge area 16 Rooms
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7TH FLOOR PLAN 24 Conference Rooms 25 Sports Bar 26 Bar Storage
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION LOOKING WEST
VIEW OF HOTEL LOOKING NORTH
VIEW OF HOTEL LOOKING SOUTH
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