A journey to Firestation 62
ADE 522 Ariel Medina Horton Spring 20
Table Of Contents Case Study ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Program Excercise................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-5 Site Analysis- The 4 studio sections collaborate............................................................................................................................................................ 6-13 LA Trip..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14-15 Construction Analysis.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16-17 Energy Analysis................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18-25 Midterm................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26-29 Reshifting the Project.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30-31 Progress Pinups.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32-35 Final Review....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35-43 Final Debrief...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Next Steps........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Thanks................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Case Study Office
Emergency Vehicle Entrance/Exit
Storage Rooms Laundry Room
Living Area
Main Entry
Dining Area
Captain Quarters
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Closet (Storage) 1: Kitchen 2: Dining Area 3: Dormitories 4: Bathrooms 5: Showers 6: Meeting Rooms 7: Circulation
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The envelope are panels of precast concrete lattice. The rectangles that are cut through are used for lighting and cooling the bulding.
The steel wind screen, it is used for natural ventilation.
Location: Boca de Rio, Veracruz, Beach town, Humid and Warm, Urban, Climate Consultant 14100 sq. Ft Text description provided by the architects. The BOCA fire station arises from the need to reduce response times to land and sea emergencies in the southern zone of the metropolitan city of Veracruz-Boca del RĂo; starting from the functional requirements of a program where flows and operating times are the basis of design, the architectural scheme takes the idea of the "urban oasis" as a reference within a completely heterogeneous environment due to its scale and use characteristics. Located in an irregularly shaped property, the main strategy of the project is to properly organize the activities so characteristic of a property like this. It practically releases the entire ground floor to allow free access-maneuvering of service vehicles, elevating in a kind of "programming-box" the activities of the station. There is an elevated, open patio, which serves as a lobby and ventilation for the work, rest and waiting areas; considering the weather conditions typical of this region of the gulf, a prefabricated lattice is developed around this high volume nuancing the sun and ventilation conditions so characteristic of the place. In response to the immediate environment, the area of operation and access is covered with a vegetation slope along the entire perimeter, creating a kind of inclined park that seeks to cushion the scale of the building with respect to the activities of the street; also, this allows to free the upper floor of the building, forming a "suspended element", a floating boat, in the middle of this urban sea. Sources: Archdaily SIte Plan, Elevation provided by Taller Diez 05 to Archdaily Concrete rounded columns, serve as the structural columns
Steel Panel Door
Steel Panel Sliding Gate
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Program Excerise A Day in The Life From Firecompany 7 and 9
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Phoenix Firecompanies are regulated by the same rules throughout, however, the places they are quartered in impact the daily life. One area that may recieve only 8 calls a day, varies differently from the company that recieves 15. The Phoenix Fire Department is one of the busiest in the nation. Lets see how life works in the two fire comapnies.
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80 percent of their shift out on calls 15 calls per day average, sometimes 20 or more Shop with the fire engine, approx. until they get a call. Cook until they get a call. Little sleep probably 20% of time they are in station Upon arrival for shift, they must get their equipment ready and in the truck. Fast exit from Firestation approx. 15-25 seconds.
Equipment check, and coat, ladders: 7:30-8:47 9:23: Grocery Shop 11:15: Cooking 1:23-2:35- Training 8:34: Cleaning the fire engines, vehicles, sorting equipment 8 calls per day average
Finding time to train is also a challenge, most of their training is on the on the field, not at training facilities.
Assumptions: More time to train using training centers, spend more time at the firestation.
Assumption: They don’t get to spend much time in the firestation, as they are the busiest company.
Sources: A day in the life of a firefighter Phoenix, The Lucky Ones: An inside look at Firestation 7: Youtube
Day in the life
Firetruck Dimension
MCDOWELL RD
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After Reading Phoenix Fire Department Design Guide Workbook, Begin to understand sizes, and connections in program,
Emergency Vehicle Exit
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DRIVE WAY TXF
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GAS METER
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Emergency Vehicle Entrance
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Apparutus Bay Public Access DRIVE WAY IRR
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Scale: 1/32”=1’-0”
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Relationships
First Attempt
Public Private Storage and Mechanical
Site Analysis- The 4 studio sections collaborate SINGLE FAMILY LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY MEDUIM DENSITY ACTIVE OPEN SPACE VACANT STUDENT TRUST
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VACANT COMMERCIAL
EXISTING ZONING (LAND USE)
PROPOSED SITE FOR TION
FIRESTA-
PROPOSED FUTURE ZONING
033.303583, -112.102032 30 minute 18.9 mile drive from ASU to site #62
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Wash Pedestrian Walkway Parking
3.25 MILES ON STREETS TO NEAREST STORE
E.T.C Site is very close to homes and future development on the south side. Very little traffic there early in the day. Would be a great spot for tactical rescue training due to the mountains. Paving strategies like permeable concrete can be used on the site.
3.2 MILES ON STREETS TO NEAREST POST OFFICE 9.5 MILES ON STREETS TO NEAREST HOSPITAL
In a 2 Mile radius, Fire Station 62 will service about 40% South Mountain. 25% Residential, 15% Farm Land, 15% Vacant Land, 5% Parks. Fire Station 62 will have access to its major destinations outside its 2 mile radius.
Discern Pedestrian Routes Hikers, Cyclist, Equestrians, Runners Public’s view is positive of the trail system with strong connection to the community The trail system can be co.nfusing to non-locals due to directions which are not clear. People who are not from Arizona may per cieve it as no park due to the fact their is no visitor’s center. Visitors of the site would like a section which they can walk there dogs freely. Need to be a separate area for mountain bikers.
Trails Moderately difficult to compare to other trails. More sociable compared to the other trails with hikers. This trail is the most preserved.
Water Runoff Could have heavy erosions that can affect trail areas. Would require regular maintain for the trails Heavy rain could lead to runoff into the streets Need for ditches
Shade Plants provide cooling for the area from the sun for many animals, but not large enough
DEMOGRAPHY Human Demographics (Surrounding the Site):
Animal Species: Anna's Hummingbird Canyon wren Black-tailed gnatcatcher Gambel's quail Bendire’s Thrasher Black-tailed Gnatcatcher Canyon Towhee Canyon Wren Common Raven Curve-billed Thrasher Gambel's Quail Gila Woodpecker Gila woodpecker Red-tailed hawk Greater roadrunner Rufous-crowned sparrow Gilded Flicker Great Horned Owl Greater Roadrunner Harris's Hawk Black-tailed rattlesnake Chuckwalla orange-tailed (unique to South Mountain Coachwhip Common side-blotched lizard Gila monster Desert tortoise Gophersnake Speckled rattlesnake Tiger whiptail lizard Western patch-nosed snake Zebra-tailed lizard Western diamond-backed rattlesnake
Bobcat Javelina Jackrabbit Kangaroo rat Coyote Gray fox Ground squirrel Mule deer Pocket mouse Ringtail cat White -Throated Woodrat Bees, Spiders, and other
Plant Species: Cacti : Saguaro Cactus Barrels Cholla Hedgehog Ocotillo Pincushion Prickly pear Saguaro Creosote bush Elephant tree Green-barked Mexican gold poppie Orange-flowered globe mallow Palo verde trees Purple lupine Yellow-flowered brittlebush
Population: 85,482 Race/Ethnicity
Age
White: 83% American Indian: 1.6% African-American: 5.6% Asian/Pacific Islander: 6.5% Hispanic: 12.3% Other: 3.3%
<10: 12% 10-17: 12% 18-24: 8% 25-34: 15% 35-44: 14% 45-54: 16% 55-64: 13%
Income
Education Level
Median: $96,000
Less than HS diploma: 4% HS diploma or equivalent: 13% Some college or Associate Degree: 33% Bachelor’s: 31% Masters or Higher: 19%
Less than 25K: 9% 25k-44k: 12% 45-74k: 21% 75-149K: 35% 150k+: 23%
Male/Female
Crime
Female: 52% Male: 48%
1,796 per 100K Violent Crime: 212 per 100k Property Crime: 1584 per 100K
Sun Paths
Summer Solstice
Spring/Fall Equinox
Winter Solstice
WATER AND WIND CYCLE
Moisture Condenses as Air Cools
Orographic Lift
1500’s
Sinking Air
Prevailing Wind
Lifting Air
Rainy Windward Slope
Basin
Dry Leeward Slope
Ahwatukee Ranch
Arthur Hunter claims land under Homestead Act
Basin
Mountain
CONDITIONS
1862
Runoff
1921 Casa de Suenos meaning “House of your dreams” was built by Dr. William Van Bergen Ames on 2000+ acres.
WIND DIRECTION/STRENGTH
1922 Ames died bequeathing the residence to St. Lukes Hospital.
Phoenix Proving Grounds
1935 Home purchased by Helen Brinton changed name to Ahwatukee Ranch.
1960 Ms. Brinton died and Ahwatukee Ranch was purchased by group of Arizona investors.
Southwest South Mountain Watershed: This watershed is nearly 100% desert mountain and hill slope runoff. The drainage area is slightly more than four square miles in area. The area extends to the east and is adjacent to the uppermost portions of the Maricopa Drain Watershed. The flow is generally to the west following San Juan Road in the South Mountain Park. The westernmost edge is developed, mostly with large lots and desert/natural landscape. Runoff from area sub-basins does not combine, but is instead conveyed out of the area across the Reservation boundary through sheet flow or in small channels. The looks like an alluvial fan which is a triangular-shaped deposits that is loose, unconsolidated soil or sediment that has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-marine setting. Alluvium is typically made up of a variety of materials, including fine particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel.
Monsoon Season Rainfall:
1947 to 1983 Phoenix Proving Grounds leased 4000 acres for heavy equipment testing.
1970 Presley Development Company acquired 2/3’s of the land to develop the present retirement, family living and light commercial development known as Ahwatukee Foothills or Ahwatukee.
1976 Kyrene de los Lomas elementary school opens.
June (15th-30th) - 0.02 inches July - 1.05 inches Auguest - 1.00 inches Site
September - 0.64 inches Total - 2.71 inches over 3.5 months
Maricopa County 1917
1991 Mountain Pointe High School opens.
Culture
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Site Plan
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Section-Site Section-Site
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north street edge south site boundary residential neighborhood
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View looking north from the middle of the site. This view will likely stay the same over the years as it is part of a state park. It is owned by the public and managed by the City of Phoenix.
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View looking north east from the middle of the site. This view show the wash that runs through the site. Parrellel to the wash is a hiking trail that also runs through the site.
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View looking south west from the middle of the site. This view might change slightly due to the neighboring lot can be purchased and built on, however you will still be able to see the mountains sue to the fact that most of the area is part of the state park.
View looking south from the middle of the site. This view looks towards a few lots on the other side of the road that will likety become a housing development. The view of the Sierra Estrells Mountains might become scewed in the future.
View looking east from the middle of the site. In this view you are looking across the wash and towards the neighboring housing development.
View looking south from the bottom of the mountain. You see Sierra Estrella Mountin Range and can see the 202 freeway. The Sierra Estrella Mountiain range falls in the Gila River Indian Reservation. These mountiain ranges are known to be sacred to the Akimel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;odham and the Kwevkepaya band of Yavapai.
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View looking west from the Arizona Green neighborhood. Driving towards the site from within the neighborhood.
View looking north-east. This view is from the entrance of the Foothills Preserve neighbor near the site.
View looking north. This view is from the other side of the road where it is likely to have a housing developement in the future.
LA Trip Specific Visits to 2 Firestations
Construction Analysis Excerise
Pros
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Apparatus has little column members intruding in the bay. Systems are supported by steel joists, and girders
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Cons: Mass heat gain due to concrete panels Fireproofing required Strategy: Sandwich concrete panel with thermal coils inside. Natural ventilation strategies
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Pros Apparatus has little column members intruding in the bay. Systems are supported by steel beams, and girders, columns Cons: Mass heat gain due to concrete panels Fireproofing required More Intrusions in bay Heavy Loads on roof Strategy: Sandwich concrete panel with thermal coils inside. Natural ventilation strategies. Explore Light steel options
Energy Analysis Excerise
Key Takeaways: Massing 1: Changing Orientation does not matter There is potential to solar power the massing Natural Lighting strategies should be considered
Key Takeaways: Massing 2: Changing Orientation does not matter There is potential to solar power the massing Natural Lighting strategies should be considered Shading is essential
Key Takeaways: Massing 3: Changing Orientation matters in one particular direction, almost a 30k drop. There is potential to solar power the massing Natural Lighting strategies should be considered Shading is essential Other systems such as water retention energy can be possible
Temperature Range
Sun Shading Chart
Site 62 has extreme temperatures throughout the summer, so it is imperative to design for heat excessive temperatures
During the Winter months shading happens naturally. However for the rest of the year, shading is needed, it is a desert afterall.
Wind Chart
Illumination Range
Not so much wind on Site 62, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely as potential power source, during monsoon season expect wind but only gust that last for a couple of minutes.
The sun is valuable on Site 62, providing the oppurtunity for solar power. Promoting perhaps renewable energy in a city that lacks such initiatives
The Midterm
IDEA: Preserving and maximizing views that the site offers, particulary the southwest view to the Estrella Mountain Range, and the View to Bursera Peak
Site Plan
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Ariel Medina ADE 522 Midterm Reflection My midterm reflection was an absolute eye opener. I believe that I was exploring something really intresting in Site 62, but I was proven wrong. This idea that I ran with failed to stand as a concept. My reviewers did not think it was worth the time to continue to explore. It was time to kill this and start again. Several opportunities in Site 62 exist and are begging for attention. So I will kill this design, and start looking at those missed opportunities such as the ability to engage the trialheads and wash. I believe that the development of the project hit a stall on February 29th, 2020, when I was involved in a car accident (see photo below). This incident completely let me go off track. I am just happy that all involved were not injured. However, the involved insurance companies are waging against one another until the end of this week, which led to resolve to the aftermath. I now can refocus on my project. During the break I will turn the ship around, I was embarrassed at the midterm, looking absolutely incompetent. Its time to rework this project, look at other ideas and be ready to go forward at the time of return from spring break. I have no more to say than this. It is time to be resilient and persevere. I must change and correct the path now, to pass this studio.
Midterm Reflection
Reshifting The Project
Progressive Pinups
Mechanical Pinup
Passive Stra
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Construction Pinup
Envelope Pinup
The Final
ADE 522 Spring 2020 Harmony with Nature Ariel Medina
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Ground Level
Situated on the South Mountain Park Preserve, site 62 poses a challenge to potential designs. The topography of the site is wild at times, when a rise in the ground can become a steep slope down. Talking to the nearby community, it was obvious that they were not thrilled with the idea of placing a fire station on the land. The main concern to them was how such a project would disturb nature and its processes occurring in Site 62? How successful could such a project be, if it was causing a battle with nature? So, the path became to design a station that had harmony with nature. The elevated fire station program to allow the meddling deer, coyote, small mammals to pass through unobstructed. The envelopes which emphasis the idea of not fighting the existing natural ecosystem. The facades can host specific bird species, even desert fauna. A roof that celebrates the ecosystem on site 62. Not to forget the platform to view the beautiful Bursera Peak and its trail. Cooling needs for the station are met through radiant cooling, and dedicated outdoor air units, camouflaged. This solution began to address the concerns of the locals. A fire station that could coexist with the desert around, and firefighters having a piece of the preserve for themselves. Perhaps people argue that site 62 is not wild. My question is, then why is it located on a desert preserve?
Ariel Medina M.Arch Candidate 2021 Arizona State University
Third Floor Plan
Patio
Second Level
Third Level
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Roof Insulation
Glazing
Insulation
Precast Concrete
Precast form- Supports Specific Bird Species
Radiant Cooling Coils
Water Membrane
Site Plan
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Envelope Detailing
Root Barrier
Facades, idea behind them?
Water Membrane
Facade A: Mimicking Natural Sheter, Can host: Gila Woodpecker, Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hummingbird, Cactus Wren
Glazing Water Membrane
Facade B: Compliment Facade A with mimicking cactus
Insulation
Facade C: Cavitiy can host, small desert plants, not to exceed size Common Sotol Precast Form
Facade D: Emphasis to view Bursera Peak, surrounding desert perserve
Cavity- Soil for Desert Plant
Facade E: Cavitiy that could host Black Tailed Gnatcher, Canyon Wren, Rufous Crowened Sparrow
Facade F: Precast mimicking natural rock found at Site 62 Radiant Cooling Coils
Facade G: Cavitiy that could host small desert plants, not to exceed Common Sotol
Envelopes Why FACADE DETAILING
It has taken days to debrief the final review. The conversation felt negative and was mostly negative throughout. I liked that the reviewers were feeling strong attitudes toward potential opportunities. I appreciated that they liked some aspects yet pushed for a stronger thinking. I can say that even though lots of areas have opportunities to improve, I thought that I had a project that could work in Site 62. I believe the best advice given to me, was to study the flows happening on site. I am limited in knowledge to interpreting such flows, but it is certainly a priority I look to improve on during the summer, and as I continue throughout the program. Perhaps the biggest mistake is not using the right graphical representation to convey the idea of the project. I will say this, there was an improvement after the midterm. I got a lot done, and explored, more than I thought I would. My ugly facades received praise from some of the reviewers. Given the current COVID pandemic, I believe I continued to run with the pack, and made it to the finish line.
Ariel Medina M.Arch 2021 Candidate
Next Steps
The next steps are: The Strongest point to study the natural flows on Site 62, and redevelop programs by such flows Understanding the topography at a higher level Facades, more possibilities to explore, approximately 3 variations in the project may seem suitable Tasks: Continue to develop knowledge with Topography Study Flows, not only for this project, but throughout remainder of Progam lenght Continue to build on integrated building design through the continuation of M.Arch studies and beyond
Thank you
Especially to my studio peers that kept the studio moving during the COVID 19 Pandemic