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M. ARCH CANDIDATE
ALEX HALL
SELECTED DESIGN WORKS
ALEX HALL
01 SELECTED PROJECTS
PRODUCTIVE GROWTH
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(W)ORKSHOP (I)N (P)ROGRESS
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RE CAPTURE
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THE METALLIFEROUS RING
PROJECT INVENTORY
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ARCHITECTURAL
THINKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EPICENTER
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GREEN SPACE
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MULTI-USE
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01 PRODUCTIVE
GROWTH
FOOD PRODUCTION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING A R C H 7 0 2 0 F A L L 2 0 2 0 I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H S I E R R A B R O W N
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Manhattanville, New York has a rich history of production. Our proposal includes a roof garden above a market that aims to bring that energy back to this neighborhood. Ultimately, our goal is to provide truly affordable living: affordable rent and fresh food, job opportunities, and, most importantly, a cohesive infrastructure that existing community networks can expand upon.
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COVID-19
ARTS
HURRICANE
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9/11 ATTACK
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MANHATTAN’S CRISIS RESPONSE NETWORK
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INDUSTRIAL PAST AND PRODUCTIVE FUTURE
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RESIDENTIAL FOOD PRODUCTION ZONE
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LOCAL VEGETATION
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GROUND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
GARDEN FLOOR
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FLOOR PLAN LOGIC AND ARRANGEMENT
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PUBLIC MARKET WALKWAY
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APARTMENTS BENEFIT FROM BUILDING MASSING, BRINGING IN LIGHT
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W.I.P. / L.A. I N T E G R AT ED A R T I ST I C S PACE S A R C H
7 0 2 0
S P R I N G
2 0 2 1
The proposal (W)ORKSHOP (I)N (P) ROGRESS taps into the Boyle Heights neighborhood rhythm and projects that energy into a dedicated creative space supporting the Chicano Arts movement. A main component of this project is a ceramic material system which envelopes and folds to create this network, allowing us to divide the art spaces by discipline while providing an opportunity to also connect them through this datum. FALL 2021
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PROJECT 02
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STAINLESS STEEL PLATE WIND ANCHOR SYSTEM
VERTICAL STEEL MESH WIRE
CERAMIC TILE
6”
5’-0
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RADIUS = 2’-0”
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12”
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CERAMIC TILE
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LEGEND WIDE FLANGE STEEL COLUMN WIDE FLANGE STEEL BEAM GLASS PANEL METAL PANEL VERTICAL VEGETATION SUPPORT CERAMIC FACADE SYSTEM
METAL PANEL
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5’-0 ” D
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LEGEND 1’-6” CONCRETE RETAINING WALL 1/8” METAL MOAT COVER MOAT FINISHED CONCRETE FLOOR REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB ATTACHMENT PLATE BASE ISOLATOR REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION MOISTURE BARRIER 6” VAPOR RETARDER 6” DIA DRAINAGE PIPE GRAVEL LAYER
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CONCRETE BEAM
CONCRETE SLAB
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
INSULATION
MOISTURE BARRIER
RIGID INSULATION
FILTER FABRIC
DRAINAGE LAYER
ROOT BARRIER
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PLANTING MEDIUM
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SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION CENTER IN MARYLAND A R C H
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Located within the Paint Branch River watershed, reCAPTURE facilitates cohesion between the built environment and the floodplain. Using the river as a lens, the need for stormwater management becomes overt. This project explores the role of water and topography in environmental systems and as tool for spatial exploration.
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CONTEXT AND PLANS, CONNECTION TO RIVER
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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
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INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
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PHYSICAL MODEL
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RESEARCH T H E M E TA L L I F E R O U S R I N G A R C H
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PROJECT 04
Architectural construction, as a discipline, has been one of the most potent forces upon the Earth, but it has not been the only one. Coastline Conditions: Sardinian Mining Typologies explores the relationship of valuable mineral deposits and the history of architectural innovation on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Over time, the presence of geological formations has diverged and coalesced with political factions, fueled economic surges and remained steadfast in defining Sardinian culture, each leaving behind scars in the landscape. This research asks: How does geology interact with geography? Have humans and their landscape evolved tangentially or inextricably? Can we analyze “The Geographic” and “The Geologic” in order to understand the “Scars” we leave behind?
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Horizontal Tunnels
Construction of the first horizontal tunnel called "San Vittorio gallery" by the Iglesiente Pietro Diana
Control of Mines
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Swedish Società Mandel control all mines in Iglesias
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Industrial, Econ om ic an Significant Engi nee d
Galena Mining
A license is granted to a Cagliari merchant to extract galena
Genoese Agreement
Genoese extraction of Sardinian minerals
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Giovanni Massa
Rekindles interest in Iglesciente mines
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Control of Mines
Società Nieddu e Durante control all mines in Iglesias
Abandonment of Mines
Depopulation of Iglesias after Arborean defeat
Silver Mining
Silver casting under Catalan Rule
Silver and Galena Mining
6000 BCE 3000 BCE 1000 BCE
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Savoy Rule
Spanish Rule
Incessant fighting between the Catalan/ Aragonese (Spanish) and the Arboreans (Sardinians)
Pisan Rule Aragonese Rule
Roman Rule
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Phonecian Domination
Punic Rule
Nuragic Civilization
neolithic bronze age iron age
Exploitation of minerals under Pisan Rule
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Porto Flavia
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1813
Mine Revived
Belgian discovery of a new mineral vein
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Tunnel Constructed
1950s-60s Sardinia was the most important mines for lead and sphalerites
Connecting the Montecani and Acquaresi mines
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Peak in Sardinian Mining
Expedited mineral loading
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Sardinian Mi nin p for gE etu lS ffi a ow for Unique Arc c l cie l a t hite n tha
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Crisis
Masua Mines are sold to Lanusei Mines
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Porto Flavia
Section through horizontal gallery and extension to loading ships
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Porto Flavia
Elevation on the cliffside
Geotourism
Porto Flavia is open to the public as a Museum
Complete Cessation
All mining activity stops in 1998
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Parco Geominerario della Sardegna Mining region designated as culturally significant
Decline in Mining
Fe Cu Zn
Global mining development makes it hard for Sardinian mines to compete in the 70s-80s
Economic Crisis
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Porto Flavia closed
COVID-19 Pandemic
UNESCO Recognition
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Post-War Operation
Porto Flavia became obselete in the 60s
gh Production in Sardinian Mines 1850
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1930s
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TIMELINE OF SARDINIAN MINERAL EXTRACTION
1990s
today
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CAN YOU LOOK PA S T G E O G R A P H I C SURFACE L AY E R S AND SEE THROUGH THE VERY GROUND YOU S TA N D ON?
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‘THE GEOGRAPHIC’
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IF YOU COULD, YOU WOULD SEE EARTH’S SUBSTRUCTURE: THE GEOLOGY THAT BUILDS UP, ERODES, AND REFORMS INCESSANTLY.
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BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THESE LAYERS INTERSECT? ‘THE GEOLOGIC’
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MINERAL EXTRACTION AND AN INTRINSIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN. THE ‘SCARS’
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Simplified tectonic map of the C-SM rotation. Modified after (Oudet 2008), (Gisbert and Gimeno 2017), (Mianaekere and Adam 2020), (Rombi 2014), and (Gattacceca et al. 2007).
This diagram demonstrates how unstable cartography can be. Maps are made to be changed, amended, torn up and drawn again. As the Earth changes, so does the representation that should define it. Geology is one way to showcase this idea, but not the only one.
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CORSICA-SARDINIAN MICRO PLATE ROTATION
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Volcanic Activity, Rifts and Geolgogy
PROJECT 04
Modified after (Speranza et al. 2002) Modified after (Gisbert and Gimeno 2017) + (Gattacceca et al. 2007)
“The large Pb-Zn deposits of SW Sardinia districts (Iglesiente and Montevecchio) are now virtually exhausted.“ I have selected this area because of this dynamic history of geologic and industrial activity. This area will serve as a cartographic exploration of geologic, social and future architectural developments.
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GEOLOGIC AND VOLCANIC CONDITIONS
PROJECT 04
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LOCAL GEOLOGY
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M. ARCH CANDIDATE
ALEX HALL
SELECTED DESIGN WORKS