Ana Maria Selected Works 2018-2021
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CONTENTS 01 500 ILLINOIS STREET
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02 YARUQUI: A SELF SUFFICIENT SETTLEMENT
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03 ST. ARMAND’S RESIDENCE
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04 FIRENZE NEW SCHOOL OF MAKING
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05 CHANNELSIDE TOWER
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06 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND VALUE CAPTURE STUDY IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION
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07 LAND-USE REGULATORY RESPONSE SEA-LEVEL RISE
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01 500 ILLINOIS STREET SITE Located on the River East Art Center Promenade, the site offers views of the Chicago Riverwalk and the Navy Pier. What began as a trip to the tower city, evolved into an ever experimentation and investigation of the nature of the presented volumetrics and constructs. Attention to detail through a hand drawing process and translation into the digital world, led to a discovery of a new means to producing graphics and expressing ideas. The cultural scene and architectural beauty of Chicago is a goal wanting to be captured in this construct. PROGRAM Through a series of geometries laid out with the rationalization of a structural grid, the program began to be developed. A series of cultural spaces take up the main horizontal spaces throughout the site producing the vital connection between the two main towers. The east tower houses a series of residential programming all throughout the top floors. As the program descends, it becomes open to the public for opportunities of interaction between the office spaces and cultural/ educational areas. The second tower mimics the organization of the east, office use spills into the museum located on the west. The skin follows the system of the program, by shifting and opening up the ground area for pedestrian experience. AUTONOMY In the spirit of continuing a sense of discovery and experimentation, the concept of autonomy comes into play. In Chicago, sculptures are placed which positively disrupt the space and the person experiencing it behaves differently. One becomes actively conscious of their space and the trajectory through this tower. This concept was utilized to create an experience of constant cultural exchange, discovery and disruption. The Autonomous objects house specific programs: lecture hall, workshops and gathering spaces. These volumes take on materiality of their own as well as circulation for a specific procession of experience.
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YEAR
WORK
2018
Group- Emilia Ribadeneira, Antonio Martinez
TYPE
LOCATION
Mixed-Use, Cultural
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Southeast Axonometric
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Northwest Axonometric
Cross Sections
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Building Components
Cores and Columns
Levels
Enclosure
Skin System
Steel Beam Structure
Steel to Polycarbonate Structure
Polycarbonate Sheets
Skin System
Program
Residential 300,000 sqft
Office 200,000 sqft
Cultural 400,000 sqft
Institutinal 100,000 sqft
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02 YARUQUI: A SELF SUFFICIENT SETTLEMENT SITE Located east of Quito, Yaruqui is a small settlement rich in natural resources, farming and people who are proud of their land but lack a strong urban framework to subside on its own. The topography, unique to Yaruqui, has been used against its citizens. After sundown the settlement’s alleyways and streets turn dangerous, the homes located on the lower part lack safety features and the only plaza located in the center of Yaruqui has its back turned by the local shops. A SELF-SUFFICIENT SETTLEMENT Our proposal for the settlement of Yaruqui attempts to become an exemplary self sufficient city that is informed by the patterns and elements of the past, yet capable of dealing with current issues and addressing its specific cultural context. The design of the urban fabric is a means to achieving a settlement that can subside on its own in terms of energy and food production as well as boosting the economy and encouraging healthier social and ecological relations. This contemporary city is concerned with creating an interdependence with nature; preserving it while also positively exploiting its amenities. Furthermore, the design considers the social implications of form and encourages human interaction through elements such as block organization and pedestrian circulation. These elements combined with an intense green public network and varied building usage have the potential of enhancing a sense of culture and society among the residents of Yaruqui.
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YEAR
WORK
2018
Group- Emilia Ribadeneira
TYPE
LOCATION
Urban, Master Plan
Yaruqui, Quito, Ecuador
1’ =100’ Model
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Section Cut Through Green Axis
Section Cut Through Residential Block
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Section Cut Through Transportation
Block Model 3”=32’
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03 ST. ARMAND’S RESIDENCE FLORIDA LIVING Taking advantage of Florida’s tropical weather, this design places half of its programmed spaces outdoors. The sequence of the home begins at the large vertical entrance leading into the living room and a direct view of the outside. The living room has a direct connection to the third floor and its rooftop deck. SCHEME The home splits into two modules, with circulation, to give the owners and its visitors a large welcome to the outdoor space without having to enter the home. Sectional moments give opportunity for larger spaces in the living room and master bedroom. Through this design, the master bedroom has connections to all major spaces.
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YEAR
WORK
2018
Individual
TYPE
LOCATION
Single Family, Residential
St. Armands Key, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Main Entrance
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Level 3
Level 2
Ground Level
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2 Level 3 1. Master Bedroom Mezzanine and Office 2. Sun Deck
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1. Master Bedroom 2. Master Bath 3. Master Bedroom Entry 4. Storage 5. Laundry Nook 6. Guest Room 1 7. Guest Room 2 8. Guest Bath 9. Office/Balcony
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3
2
Level 2
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8
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3 4
2 1
Ground Level 1. House Entry 2. Living Space 3. Dining 4. Kitchen 5. Outdoor Deck 6. Deck Room/Bath 7. Front Deck
Cross Section
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7 6
Longitudal Section
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04 FIRENZE NEW SCHOOL OF MAKING PROGRAM When commissioned for a New School of Making, there is a concern of disintegration in the fundamental interrelationship between art and craft. The Goal of the program is to create spaces that allow for interaction of multiple disciplines: School of Sculpture, Culinary Arts, and School of Technology to inform the modern day maker. The School is composed of a large gathering space, an osteria with a teaching kitchen, multiple workshops and classrooms as well as administrative spaces. SITE AND SCHEME The initial approach is creating a center for innovation that pushes the boundaries of proportion and beauty while addressing scale, detail and materiality. The concept stems from the geometries of the constructs in Florence, creating a sense of perspective on the site and overall gathering space, and re-interpreting the Vasari Corridor. Piazza Mentana dictates a major role in the design: Girabaldi’s statue, connection to the Arno river and pockets of spaces shape the ground level of NSoM. The prominent vertical structure houses the grand stairs and main circulation through the workshop spaces.
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YEAR
WORK
2019
Individual
TYPE
LOCATION
Cultural, Institutional
Florence, Italy
Schematic Sketches
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Level 6 1. Workshop Area 2. Information Desk 3. Arno Courtyard
Site Location Level 5 1. Workshop Area 2. Lounge 3. Classroom
Level 4 1. Workshop Area 2. Lounge 3. Classroom
Firenze NSoM
Level 3
Ground Level 1. Piazza Level Entrance 2. Street Level Entrance 3. Welcome Desk 4. Osteria Teaching Kitchen 5. Osteria Seating 6. Cooler 7. Storage
1. Gathering and Workshop Collaboration Area 2. Lounge 3. Classroom 4. Workshop Courtyard 5. Courtyard
Underground Level 1. Computer & Printing Lab 2. Mechanical 3. Electrical 4. Presentation Hall 5. Study Areas
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Level 2 1. Workshop Area 2. Information Desk 3. Direttori Di Scuola Office 4. Faculty Offices 5. Office Manager 6. Office
Site Model
South to North Elevation
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05 CHANNELSIDE TOWER SITE & PROGRAM Located in the Channelside District of Tampa Bay, this urban block has essential historical components unique to its placement: it is bordered by Ybor Channel on the east and Garrison Channel on the south. The District is home to Florida’s largest seaport, bringing in families, tourists and others to its numerous attractions. This design begins to unfold by prioritizing the pedestrian and activiating the street edges. The anchor of the site becomes the residential tower, which beings to spill into the block through a series of in between spaces that connect all three programs: retail, residential and office use. The spaces in between throghout the site begin to gently transition the pedestrian from the street into retail through a series of level changes in vertical circulation.
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YEAR
WORK
2018
Individual
TYPE
LOCATION
Retail, Office, Residential
Tampa, Florida, USA
Southeast Plaza Entrance
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Second Ground Level 1. Dog Park, Residential BBQ Area, Children’s Playground 2. Courtyard 3. Restaurant/ Ourdoor Cocktail Lounge Area 4. 4 Star Restaurant 5. Retail 6. Offices 7. Retail/ Office Deck
Ground Level 1. Entrance Lobby 2. Great Room Area 3. Main Entrance Lobby 4. Trash Collection Room 5. Office Suites 6. Mechanical Room 7. Furniture Storage 8. Building Maintanence Room 9. Security Room 10. Mail Room 11. Office Lobby 12. Office Coffee Shop 13. Offices 14. Retail 15. Service Floor
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South Elevation
East Elevation
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Residential Amenities Level 1. Club house: Parlor and Great Room 2. Bar and Pool Room 3. Lounge Area 4. Mechanical Room 5. Trash Room 6. Gym/ Excercise Room
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Typical Penthouse Level 7. Health Club: Women’s Locker Room 8. Men’s Locker Room 9. Swimming Pool 10. Kiddie Pool 11. Hot Tub 12. Shared Balcony
1. Penthouse 2. Mechanical Room 3. Storage Unit 4. Trash Room 5. Shared Balcony
Typical Residential Level
Residential Obeservation Lounge Level
1. One-Bedroom Apartment 2. Two- Bedroom Apartment 3. Shared Balcony 4. Mechanical Room 5. Trash Room 6. Storage Units
1. Rooftop Lounge 2. Outdoor Deck 3. Shared Balcony 4. Mechanical Room 5. Trash Room 6. Storage Units
One Bedroom Unit
Two Bedroom Unit
Penthouse Unit
1. Laundry Room 2. Utility Closet 3. Kitchen 4. Dining Area 5. Bathroom 6. Walk-in Closet 7. Bedroom 8. Living Area 9. Entry Foyer
1. Laundry Room 2. Utility Closet 3. Kitchen 4. Dining Area 5. Bathroom 6. Walk-in Closet
1. Entry Foyer w/ Coat Closet 2. Kitchen 3. Informal Breakfast Area 4. Utility Closet 5. Laundry Room 6. Master Bedroom 7. Walk-in Closet 8.Master Bathroom
Residential Tower Lobby
7. Bedroom 8. Living Area 9. Entry Foyer 10. Master Bedroom 11. Office/ Den
9. Second Bedroom 10. Third Bedroom 11. Walk-in Closet 12. Second Bathroom 13. Third Bathroom 14. Home Office 15. Formal Den 16. Powder Room 17. Formal Living Room
18. Dining Room 19. Bar Area 20. Family Room 21.Maid’s Quarters
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06 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND VALUE CAPTURE STUDY IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION RESEARCH The content in this study is intended to inform the development of recommendations for best practices concerning Community-Based Station Area Development Standards for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and to identify applicable value capture methods and potential for economic development. Station areas considered in this study will center on the draft proposal for Regional Bus Rapid Transit connecting Wesley Chapel to St. Petersburg along the I-275 corridor and will take into account other proposed local transit corridors taking advantage of regional connections to local transit circulators. One of seven objectives shown here is the schematic planning to illustrate the potential form and character of transit-oriented development (TOD) within neighborhoods and centers along the proposed Regional Transit Feasibility Plan (RTFP). STUDY AREAS Through the station area typologies, priority development locations have been selected along the proposed RTFP BRT corridor. The following three locations were selected as priority developments in each of the three counties: Bird Street Station Area in Hillsborough County, Wesley Chapel Station Area in Pasco County, and the Gateway Station Area in Pinellas County. The Bird Street station is an Urban Neighborhood station area typology due to its location within Tampa’s urban core neighborhoods. This station area resides between the University of South Florida Tampa campus (Institutional Center) and Downtown Tampa (Urban Center). The Wesley Chapel Station Area is categorized as a suburban Town Center typology because of lower density residential land uses, distance from the urban core, and suburban zoning pattern. The Gateway/Carillon Station Area is a major Business Center due to job population, the large number of office buildings, hotels, and access to major roadways. These station areas provide conceptual TOD master plans to illustrate best practices. Each station area was selected based on the following criteria: •Availability of developable land within at least ¼ - ½ mile radius of a multi-model station •Multi-model station location potential approximately ½ mile distance from the I-275 corridor to •allow for maximum station area development, value capture, and route efficiency •Proximity and access to local transit routes and systems to connect to a greater number job centers, housing, and neighborhood amenities •Potential to create walkable blocks, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure •Potential for dedicated lanes or rights of way for the Regional BRT to connect to local systems •Connectivity to other major roadways
YEAR
WORK
2019
Professional- Taryn Sabia, Riddhi Shah, Hannah Shaffer, Tyler Dobson, William Cook, Olivia Leamer
TYPE Transit Oriented Development
LOCATION Tampa, Florida, USA
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Bird/ Florida Street Conceptual TOD Site
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Connectivity Map
Bird/ Florida Station Area in Hillsborough County
Transit Connectivity Map
Bus Rapid Transit Key Features: -Platform-Level Boarding -Median Alignment -Dedicated Line -Self Service Fare Collection -Alternate Pavement Color
Multimodal Station Rendering
Drive Lane
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Transit Only
Transit Platform Station
Drive Lane
Transit Only
Connectivity Map
Transit Connectivity Map
Carillon Parkway Station Area in Pinellas County
Bus Rapid Transit Key Features: -Platform-Level Boarding -Median Alignment -Dedicated Line -Self Service Fare Collection -Alternate Pavement Color
Multimodal Station Rendering
Drive Lane
Transit Only
Transit Platform Station
Drive Lane
Transit Only
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Connectivity Map
Wesley Chapel Station Area in Pasco County
Transit Connectivity Map
Bus Rapid Transit Key Features: -Platform-Level Boarding -Median Alignment -Dedicated Line -Self Service Fare Collection -Alternate Pavement Color
Multimodal Station Rendering
Transit Station
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Transit Only
Drive Lane
Drive Lane
Transit Only
Transit Station
Common Station Area Examples
Bus Rapid Transit Key Features: -Platform-Level Boarding -Median Alignment -Dedicated Line -Self Service Fare Collection -Alternate Pavement Color
Common Urban Neighborhood Station Rendering
Bus Rapid Transit Key Features: 1. Platform-Level Boarding 2. Median Alignment 3. Dedicated Line 4. Self Service Fare Collection 5. Alternate Pavement Color 6. Smart Cards
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Common Station Elements Multimodal Station Rendering
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07 LAND USE REGULATORY RESPONSE TO SEA-LEVEL RISE RESEARCH The “Land Use Regulatory Response to Sea-Level Rise” project, funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Agreement #R2129) and commissioned by the City of Tampa, provides a foundation on which to base policy decisions and to begin a dialogue with the community. The study includes an inventory of existing City of Tampa codes that pertain to water and coastal development (Task 1 Report), as well as a preliminary assessment of impacts from four sea-level rise scenarios (also Task 1 Report). A comprehensive literature review was accomplished to identify policy options to mitigate future impacts from sea-level rise, either suggested by academic research or implemented in other municipalities (Task 3 Report). The assessment of impacts allowed the team to identify geographic and spatial characteristics of potential impacts, which helped to determine policies most suitable for Tampa, and a time period for effectiveness (Task 4 and 5 Reports). Finally, policy recommendations and suggestions for implementation are provided (Task 6, Report #7). An appendix to the final report includes an ‘Illustrated Guide to Sealevel Rise Policies’ and ‘A Homeowner’s Best Practices Manual ILLUSTRATED GUIDE The Sea-Level Rise Policy: An Illustrated Guide is an accompanying document to the“Land Use Regulatory Response to Sea-Level Rise” project, which investigates sea-level rise policy options to form a consolidated toolkit for municipal use. To make the information accessible, a few of the main strategies are shown with 3-dimensional illustrations. Policies that affect or could be used by homeowners are also shown and noted with a house icon. The following spreads showcase planning and property policy strategies.
YEAR
WORK
2020-2021
Professional- Brian Cook, Steven Fernandez
TYPE Policy Planning
LOCATION Tampa, Florida, USA
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Sea-Level Rise 2100 High Scenario
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TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS Land Development Code Transfer of development rights offer a unique strategy to support property owners through this difficult process while creating value in other parts of the city. A transfer of development right (TDR) program establishes “sending zones,” in locations where the goal is to reduce density. In other areas, near transportation hubs or commercial districts for instance, “receiving zones” are created. ASSOCIATED POLICIES Consider using transferable development rights to compensate landowners for development restrictions (used in conjunction with land-use regulations), as financial compensation or as incentives. Dade County, Florida (Grannis, 2011); (Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact, 2019; Donaldson, 2019) Require developers to acquire and extinguish a TDR from a substandard lot before they can get approval for a new subdivision. Malibu, California (Grannis, 2011) Sending Area
Receiving Area
Sending Area
Receiving Area
SEA-LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY AREAS AND OVERLAY ZONES Land Development Code Distinct geographic areas, or zones, impacted by sea-level rise are recognizable within the maps. Similarities in topography and spatial distribution create clusters of property that will be similarly impacted, and have common community characteristics. Acknowledging this may assist in creating place-based approaches and can be incorporated into a regulatory approach that creates overlay zones, similar to what is applied in other areas of the City. Neighborhood specific overlays allow communities to develop consensus around common understandings of impact and develop future goals, which can be coordinated. There are three possible overlay zones to apply: • Areas for Protection; • Areas for Accommodation; and • Areas for Density Decrease and Habitat Restoration (also called “conservation zone,” “managed relocation zone” or “area for retreat”)
2100 High Scenario
2060 High / 2100 Intermediate Scenario
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TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS Land Development Code Increased building constraints, especially when raised, can create awkward structure configurations. In an effort to mitigate risk while also allowing for reasonable development footprints, policy can be created to provide guidance. For example, on small lots, parameters can be set to allow buildings to encroach into setbacks. This creates clarity residents and their neighbors. Existing Policy Side Setbacks
Existing Policy for a Raised Building Maximum Building Height from Grade
Side Setbacks
Maximum Building Height from Reference Plane
Rear Setback
Rear Setback Reference Plane
ASSOCIATED POLICIES: Reduce side yard requirements if the lot is narrow (for example, when less than 30 feet to a minimum of three feet) (New York City Planning, 2020) Reduce rear yard requirements if the lot is shallow (for example, when less than 95 feet to a minimum of 10 feet) (New York City Planning, 2020) Meet front yards and setbacks of neighboring buildings, to best align to surrounding neighborhood context. In exchange for this flexibility, the building would be limited to a maximum height of 25 feet, as measured from the reference plane, instead of 35 feet (most common maximum height in low-density districts). (New York City Planning, 2020) Allow for a variance if the lot does not have 30 feet of buildable space in either dimension, when abiding by required setbacks. Maui, Hawaii (Grannis, 2011) Building Height Measured from Reference Plane
Proposed Policy Proposed Side Setbacks
Proposed Rear Setback Reference Plane
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Gracias!
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