IZONS AIRLI R NE HO S
PILOT TRAINING CENTER
VOLUME II DESIGN
Pilot Training Center Richland Center, WI
Alexa Buckland Spring 2022
CONTENTS 1.
Program + Site
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Schematic Design
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Experience
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Acknowledgements + Sources
PROGRAM + SITE
CONCEPT STATEMENT Through the development and design of a pilot training center and lodge, the facility will represent all pilots through the study of social learning. This facility will work to create a healthy and comfortable environment for pilots through the implementation of appropiate educational spaces and amenities that promote socialization and collaborative learning.The pilots must be well cared for with the proper amenities to reduce stress and ease anxiety during the active and fast paced pilot training process.
THESIS STATEMENT The Pilot Training Facility in Richland Center, WI is a 16,000 square foot facility equipped with amenities for aviation education, personal recreation, and living space. The first two levels include proper classroom and training facilities as well as recreational facilities. The upper two levels include hotel style suites for extended stay pilots as well as study rooms. This facility combines living spaces and educational rooms to create an extended stay experience much like a university.
USERS
THE PILOT
The pilot is a solo adult that will utilize all amenities in the facility including the lodging. This will be their new living environment for an extended period of time. The pilot is looking to expand his knowledge in the aviation industry and train for a major airline.
FACILITY STAFF
Facility staff are at the facility primarily during daytime hours. They must assure that all of the amenities are working properly and that all pilots and visitors are well cared for. The facility staff includes instructors, administrative workers, service staff, and custodians.
THE VISITOR
The Pilot’s friends and family are permitted to visit the facility during daytime hours. They may spend time with their loved one in the lobby, cafe or bar areas. They are not permitted in the lodging area of the facility.
SITE
RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN
A.D German Warehouse
Address 300 South Church St. Richland Center, WI
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Symmetrical structural integrity
02 Four stories
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Three areas for vertical egress (two stairwells, one elevator)
03 Minimal natural light
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Four entrances from exterior
Approx. 16,000 sq ft
EXISTING BUILDING
Existing Building
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
CONCEPT
The Pilot Training Facility in Richland Center, Wisconsin is inspired by the horizon and finding direction through the skies and the sun’s natural patterns. Pilots are skilled in using the sun and the horizon in order to determine their direction. Frank Lloyd Wright was well known for ‘horizontal architecture’ where he used the horizon line to orient his designs. Direction and orientation inspire the parti and spatial organization of the space where the parti mimics a compass with north, south, east and west. The concept is intended to motivate pilots to find their direction by utilizing something they are familiar with, the skies and the horizon.
Process Diagramming
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sunset
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sunrise
PARTI
The parti is inspired by what all pilots know best, the skies. To follow the symmetrical column grid in the building, the parti is formed by a horizontal line and a vertical line that cross in the center of the space. On the third and fourth levels, the vertical line diminishes into a singular horizontal line. These vertical and horizontal paths represent a compass pointing to north, south, east and west. The parti on the third and fourth levels is a straight horizontal path representing a horizon line.
Final Parti 4 3 2 1
LEVEL I
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9 1 First Level NTS
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Notes + Annotations
1. Entry/ Lobby
4. Lounge
7. Food Service
2. Coffee Bar
5. Staff Kitchen
8. Dining Area
3. Restrooms
6. Bar
9. Staff Offices
Following the compass shaped parti and the concept of horizons and direction, the first level is separated into four quadrants constituting the lobby, coffee bar, bar area, and dining area. A staircase in the center of the first level leads pilots, staff and guests into the space. The staircase connects the three foot elevation change on the first level to the ground level. There are two elevators: one for guests and another service elevator for employees to easily move equipment or deliveries.
LEVEL II
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OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
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MEZZANINE
Second Level NTS
2’
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4’
8’-0”
Notes + Annotations 1. Classroom A
4. Fitness Center
2. Study Lounge
5. Classroom B
3. Restroom
6. ADA Restroom
7. Storage Closet
The second level has two classrooms with movable furniture to support different syles of learning. The compass shape parti is continued onto the second level but slowly starts to morph into a linear horizon line (see third and fourth levels). There are two restrooms: a small one on the right side and a larger ADA restroom on the left side in close proximity to the elevator.
LEVEL III
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4 MEZZANINE
Third Level NTS
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2’
4’
8’-0”
Notes + Annotations 1. Coffee Bar
2. Suites
3. Billiards Lounge
4. Laundry and Storage
The parti on the third and fourth levels changes into a horizontal path to better suit the function of the space: hotel style living units. Each living unit is equipped with a full bathroom, queen bed, desk, mini fridge and coat closet.
LEVEL IV
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4 ROOF
Fourth Level NTS
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Annotations 1. Coffee Bar
2. Suites
3. Billiards Lounge
4. Study Lounge
THE EXPERIENCE
The Pilot Training Center is designed for horizons Airline, an American Airline who’s motto is ‘a flight in the right direction’. They are an airline dedicated to getting back to the basics and reminding both pilots and passengers the beauty of the sun and the skies. Horizons Airline number one priority is safety and comfort. Their values are safety, simplicity and satisfaction. Horizons is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and strides to cultivate a passionate and inclusive team of aviation employees. The pilot training center is equipped witth facilities for recreation, relaxation and learning. Amenities include a fitness center, full service bar and billiard lounges.
CREATING AN AIRLINE
ENTRY + CAFE
CAFE + LOBBY
Guests and visitors are welcomed into the space with a cafe and lobby area. The cafe encourages visitors and classmates to socialize with one another outside of the classroom spaces. The lobby also has a small information desk where pilots can be checked into their rooms or gather more information on the facility. The cafe and lobby areas are close to large windows that face the east side to invite plenty of natural light. This is purposeful as the space also serves the bodies circadian rhythm with lighting. As the sunrises in the east, guest can visit this space in the morning time to start their day.
CAFE AXONOMETRIC
FIRST LEVEL
CLASSROOM
FITNESS CENTER
AMENITIES
The horizons Pilot Training Center is ultimately a space for learning, two classrooms on the second level support the educational goals of the horizons Airline. The movable furniture encourages group work and studying. The training center is also equipped with a small gym that encourages guests to socialize outside of the classroom space while relaxing through fitness and wellness.
CLASSROOM AXONOMETRIC
CEILING FEATURE Horizontal panels on the ceiling of the gym and classroom represent a sunrise or sunset with bright colors that also fit horizons airlines brand.
ENTERTAINMENT
When pilots are not studying, the facility has amenities for entertainment and leisure. On the first level, on the west side of the space, The Red Eye Bar is a full service bar complete with a bartender. Pilots and guests are encouraged to socialize at the bar and unwind for the day. The bar is purposely located on the west side of the space as the sun sets in the west and guests can enjoy a beverage or two before retiring for the night. The third and fourth levels each have a billiards lounge where the pilots can play a game of pool while meeting some of their classmates. The lounge also has a television and two beer taps.
BAR ELEVATION
THE RED EYE BAR
BILLIARDS LOUNGE
SUITE
SUITE BATHROOM
LIVING UNITS
Each pilot has their own hotel style room and full bath. Each room has a desk, dresser, television, mini fridge, and closet. The color and material palette is similar to the bottom level but with more of the horizon airlines trademark light teal blue.
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MATERIALS + FINISHES
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Designtex Singing in the Rain
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Chevron Aqua Gloss Tile
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Designtex Wend Fabrc
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Oak Wooden Slats
10. Haro Cork Flooring
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Designtex Everywhere Texture
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Custom Wallcovering
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Patcraft Binary Ice-Stone Carpet
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Corian Sparkling Granita
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Structural Concrete
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ModerinTile Bilbulca
Sherwin Williams Capri
ANKNOWLEDGEMENTS + SOURCES
ANKNOWLEDGEMENTS thank you to all who made this work possible Thank you to all my professors for supporting me throughout these four years. Their expertise and passion for design has inspired me to be the best designer I can be. A special thanks to Lisa Tucker, for being one of the best educators I’ve ever met and one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met. To my parents, Mom, thank you for being my best friend and dealing with my endless phone calls about the smallest of things. To my Dad, who inspired this project by being an awesome pilot and the person I look up to, especially when he’s flying high in the skies. To my roommates and friends, I can’t imagine spending college with anyone else. You guys never fail to make me smile. Finally, thank you to Virginia Tech for an unforgettable four years. -Alexa
SOURCES A.D. German warehouse. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. (2017, February 15). Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https:// franklloydwright.org/site/a-d-german-warehouse/. Historical sites. City of Richland Center. (2016, November 17). Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://ci.richland-center.wi.us/forvisitors/historical-sites/. Richland Center Home. RC Tourism. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://www.richlandcentertourism.com/. Imagery: https://unsplash.com/photos/lXSDIGp9yIE https://unsplash.com/photos/7_4bU5tHRLQ https://unsplash.com/photos/nLE3eLaQA6A https://unsplash.com/photos/Rch8oP-O5sU