The Work | Volume I | 2003-2013

WORK ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

ANDREW STEWART | VOLUME II | 2003-2013

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ABOUT ME The concept of “Do-It-Yourself” was imprinted into my consciousness long before it became a trendy acronym or the name of cable network. For me, it was a way of life.

I come from a family tradi on of makers, doers and xers. Work as a problem-solving exercise is an integral part of my heritage and was a signi cant feature of my forma ve years. Whether it was diagnosing and repairing vehicles, building our family home, or simply laboring from dawn to dusk, work was a common aspect of my family’s life. As a young child, I learned the importance of hard work, the camaraderie of coopera on with my fellow laborers, and the sa sfac on of a job well done.

The combina on of crea ve zeal and tenacious work ethic are what de ne me as a professional and as a person. I have discovered my abili es and talents exist at the intersec on of inspira on and focused labor. When faced with obstacles, I focus my energy into overcoming the challenge knowing that with enough crea ve e ort, I will nd a solu on. In the teamwork-driven prac ce of architecture, this can-do a tude enables me to be a strong contributor in a collabora ve studio environment.

These ingrained traits have also permeated my view of design and architecture.

Just as the word “work” can be de ned as both a process and a product, I believe that architecture can be de ned in the same way. It can be described as crea ve, collabora ve, and hands-on process as well as an end result. Based on this de ni on, “Work” is the word is the most appropriate descrip on for my por olio of projects.

I seek to design crea vely and though ully yet with commitment, dedica on, and passion. To me, “work” is synonymous with “cra ”. It is my desire that the e ort I devote to design would be re ected in my cra in a way that creates a meaningful connec on between the maker, the work, and the public.

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DU SHARA HOTEL & SPA Semester Durati on Descripti on

Fall 2006 5 weeks Situated to the south and west of the Dead Sea in the country of Jordan, lies the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Due to its loca on and condi on, Petra is arguably one of the most spectacular ancient ci es in the modern word. With few excep ons, nearly every building is carved into the sandstone walls of the natural gorge in which the city is located. The entrance to this city is though a narrow slot canyon, known as the Siq. On the outside of the gorge that contains city of Petra, lies the village of Wadi Mousa. In recent years, due to tourism and other developments, this village has grown tremendously.

This project is a proposed luxury bou que hotel located along a primary road in Wadi Mousa. This hotel is intended to serve high-end clients who are visi ng Petra. It will also provide facili es for weddings, small conven ons, and other mee ngs in Wadi Mousa.

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The architectural concept of the hotel is based on the idea of dichotomy—a combination of unlike parts creating a unifie whole. Much of the concept is derived from site context itself—a modern city with an ancient city as a near neighbor. The design of the hotel a empts to celebrate this juxtaposition, and emphasize the contrast of the modern and ancient.

In contrast to a static display, the concept is intended to be communicated as an experiential process. To enter the hotel, one must descend into a narrow slot cut into the hillside. The parking, front desk, and main lobby are carved out of the surrounding earth conveying the mysterious and shadowy essence of the passage through the Siq into Petra. In contrast, as one ascends into the main hotel, the mood dramati ally changes.

Darkness gives way to light and earth become sky. It is here that modernity is celebrated with dynamic forms and contemporary materials.

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A tubular steel framework provides the structural support for the building and serves as a framework for programma c modules and the overall envelope.

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Prefabricated room modules are placed within the frame along with other programma c spaces.

The en re assembly is wrapped in perforated metal skin to conceal the workings of the building and protect the building from the hot desert sun.

To provide personalized sun control and privacy, each room has individual control of the external skin in the form of movable awnings.

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CINEMA:TORINO

OFFICINE GRANDI RIPARAZIONI Semester Durati on Descripti on

Fall 2006 5 weeks Formerly a locomo ve repair facility for the Italian State railway, the O cine Grandi Riparazioni, built in the 1880s, is a monument to the industrial heritage of Torino, Italy. With the reloca on of many of the railway func ons to the outskirts of the city, the building has become obsolete and now stands empty. Although a por on of the building will be dedicated to a research and training center centering around the contemporary city (OFFICINACITTTORINO) as well as architecture archives, a large por on of the building will s ll remain unused. This project was a two-part endeavor.

The rst part was an explora on of possible uses for the structure including the development of a building program. In this instance, the preferred adap ve reuse program was an ins tute centered around the Italian lm industry which is based in Torino. The second part, documented in the following pages, is a proposal for the architectural implementa on of the chosen program.

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“Like images projected on a lifeless screen, the energies of light and darkness change what is building to what is architecture. Light is the energy that illuminates. What light reveals, darkness obscures.

Darkness is the energy of contrast, an anti-energy. Without the balance of the two opposing energies, projection is impossible. All is washed out in the intensity of the light or concealed in the blackness of the dark. The energy of the contrast is life-giving. A blank wall lacks emotion until light and shadow are projected on its surface.

What was once a dead object is now made capable of stirring the deepest emotions by the infusion of the positive energy of light and the negative energy of darkness.�

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CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY Semester Durati on Descripti on

Fall 2007 3 Weeks Opened in 1900, Chicago Sta on was one of the original sta ons along the Northwestern Elevated Railway. In the subsequent years, the line was con nuously expanded and upgraded as ridership grew. By 2004, the increasing ridership along the Brown Line necessitated the compete reconstruc on of several sta ons along that line, including Chicago Sta on.

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The concept of the new station is a combination of three related ideas: 1. Structural Intervention: The existing station is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the elevated track structure is the original circa 1900 steel. The historic importance as well as the cultural signifi ance the elevated railway in Chicago encourages the restoration of the track versus the replacement. The exis ng track structure and stationhouse will be retained and restored and the new station will embrace and celebrate the historic elevated railway.

2. The Bend: Construction began on the North Side Main Line (now known as the Brown Line) in 1894. Initially the elevated structure was constructed on private land in order to avoid the hassle of using public thoroughfares; however, the railway company soon realized that acquiring property in and near in downtown would be considerably more expensive than originally anticip ted. Ultim tely, the Chicago city council allowed Northwest Elevated to construct their tracks over city streets south of Chicago Avenue. The curve in the track at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Franklin Streets represents this change of approach for acquiring right-of way. The design of the new stationhouse is intended to celebrate this shift with a di tinc e, oblique angle.

3. One-Up: In the vicinity of the elevated track, the pedestrian streetscape gains another layer of activity on the level of the railway pla orms. The purpose of placing the new stationhouse above the tracks is to emphasize this second pedestrian layer by placing the rail-related functions on the same layer as the railway itself. The enables the pedestrian interaction with automobiles and the sidewalk system and the pedestrian interaction with the rail system to be di erenti ted. The transition from one to the other is celebrated in the verti al circulation 1.

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BLOCK THIRTY-SEVEN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Semester Durati on Descripti on

Fall 2007 9 Weeks Block 37 is the name given to of one of Chicago’s original 58 blocks laid out in 1929.

This block, located in the heart of the city, would eventually be home to several signi cant structures, including the McCarthy Building, a Chicago landmark. In 1989, in a controversial move, the en re city block was demolished for the construc on of a new mixed-use complex. However, this redevelopment plan, as well as subsequent plans, fell through. This le a vacant city block (with the excep on of a lone transformer building) in the middle of the Chicago Loop neighborhood for nearly two decades.

Current redevelopment plans call for a mixed-use building housing retail, o ce, hotel, and residen al uses, as well as a downtown television studio and headquarters for the local CBS a liate.

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This project was completed in conjunc on with 5 other team members. In the early design phases, I played a key role in concept search and development. During the produc on phase, my primary role included most of the digital modeling in addi on to some construc on on the physical model. I also produced renderings, drawings, and a y-through anima on.

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ROMAN NOSE LODGE ROMAN NOSE STATE PARK Locati on Client Project type Cost Stats Timeline

Roman Nose State Park, Watonga, Oklahoma Oklahoma Tourism & Recrea on Department Renova on / New Construc on $4.5M 19, 500 SF Design work began in late 2008. Construc on was completed in October of 2010.

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Par cipated in ini al site visits and client mee ngs. Assisted in the evalua on of the exis ng building. Developed the overall design concept and architectural expression for the renovated lodge. Led a small team in developing construc on documents.

Collaborated with the client’s representa ves and various consultants to coordinate all aspects of the project, from structural systems to furniture selec on. Assisted in contract administra on (submi als, site visits, etc) for the en re construc on dura on.

My Role

This project was the rst professional project I was involved in from beginning to end. As a young and inexperienced designer, I made several errors and poor design decisions. In retrospect, I have come to appreciate those mistakes and use them as learning opportuni es. Even with its warts, this lodge project will always be a special project to me.

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The architecture of the original lodge was a reflectio of its place in time. The 1950’s in America was an age of optimism and technology. Americans were thinking about the future, and not dwelling on the past. As opposed to the rustic, log and stone aesthetic that we associate with the idea of a state park “lodge”, the original Roman Nose Lodge was a forward-looking, modern building of the Atomic Age. In the years since the lodge was fi st constructed, numerous additions have been made to the original structure, the most recent being a substantial addition built in the 1980’s. This expansive project added 3-story room wing built into the adjacent hill, a new front desk, and a recreation room. Unfortunately this addition fundamentally changed the architecture of the lodge resulting in a forge able building. Over the last couple of decades, the lodge was allowed to fall into disrepair.

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The signature natural feature of Roman Nose State Park is the steepsided mesas capped with brilliant, white gypsum outcroppings. One of these mesas is located adjacent to the lodge but was hidden from view by the south wing of the building.

The removal of south wing reexposed the mesa, but le an ugly scar in the hillside.

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In August of 2007, tropical storm Erin cause signi cant damage at the lodge and forced the closure of the south room wing. During the subsequent evalua on, it was determined that the wing was structurally compromised beyond repair. Eventually, the wing along with most of the 1980’s addi on was demolished.

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Roman Nose State Park was one of the original seven Oklahoma state parks constructed by the Civilian Conserva on Corps in the 1930s. The shallow canyonlands that make up the park were once se led by Na ve Americans and most recently by the Cheyenne people. The park is named a er Henry Roman Nose, a Cheyenne chief whose land allotment would eventually become Roman Nose State Park. His name and likeness appear in several loca ons throughout the park, including a bas relief on the exterior wall of the lodge. During demoli on and construc on, the exis ng na ve Oklahoma stone veneer wall containing this artwork was carefully preserved and incorporated into the new construc on.

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One of the most distinc e geological featuress of Roman Nose State Park are steep mesas capped by gypsum outcroppings. Over the years portions of these outcroppings have periodically dislodged from their locations and tumbled down the hillside. As a result, there are gypsum boulders sca ed throughout the park. In order to restore the hillside adjacent to the lodge, large gypsum boulders were sourced from a local quarry that mines gypsum for drywall manufacturing. Once the boulders were placed, the surrounding hillside was planted with a variety of nati e plants and trees consistent with the flo a of the rest of the park.

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CONFERENCE CENTER WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA Locati on Client Project type Cost Size Timeline

Woodward, Oklahoma City of Woodward New Construc on $7M 29,000 SF Design work began in 2008. Opened in 2011.

My Role

Developed the overall conceptual site plan, oor plan, and massing, and architecture expression. Researched and implemented sustainable strategies at the schema c level, emphasizing water conserva on and renewable energy genera on.

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During the design development process due to input from the client commi ee, the design of the building changed signi cantly prior to construc on. Addi onally, all sustainable features were deleted to save cost.

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THE NORTH END

NEW COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Locati on Client Project type Cost Size Timeline

Edmond, Oklahoma New Covenant United Methodist Church Renova on $1.1M 14, 000 SF Design work began in July 2009. Construc on was completed in September 2010.

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Par cipated in ini al site visits and eld measurements. Assisted in the evalua on of the exis ng building. Collaborated on early conceptual planning. Responsible for developing the schema c plan into an overall design concept. Selected and speci ed all nishes and materials. Prepared construc on documents. Worked with the client, consultants, and subcontractors to select and coordinate building systems. Performed contract administra on (submi als, site visits, etc) for the en re construc on dura on.

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This project presented numerous challenges, the most signi cant being cost. In order to meet the budgetary requirements for the project, most of the building systems were both designed and installed by the respec ve subcontrators. Because of this, the coordina on of the building systems with the architecture was less than ideal.

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In 2007, a devastating fi e swept through one of the buildings on the campus of New Covenant United Methodist Church which housed several of the church’s ministries, including their student ministry. While much of the building was completely destroyed, the 1960’s-era, til -up concrete building (formerly the main sanctuary) survived with only moderate smoke and fi e damage, thanks to a concrete fi ewall. Ultim tely this portion of the building was deemed salvageable, and the decision was made to repurpose the old auditorium into the new home of the church’s student ministries.

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To achieve the goal of creating an excitin , functional, and durable ministry space, signifi ant challenges had to be overcome.

With nearly all of the building systems requiring replacement, there was only a small portion of the budget available to finish out the space.

In order to meet these objecti es, the project solution employed several lost-cost, highimpact design strategies.

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To reduce construction cost and take advantage of the available space within the concrete shell, the programmatic spaces were arranged to minimize new interior construction and provide only the most necessary visual and acousti al control. This resulted in certain functions becoming solid, sculptural forms within the space and other functions occupying the voids between them. These negati e spaces permi ed the volume of the existing shell to be experienced and left the building systems and construction details exposed. Angular forms and folding and tiltin planes were utili ed to create visual interest and shape dynamic spaces. Dramatic lighting was also an important design strategy utili ed to pump up the excitement. Simple light fi tures highlighted important areas and accented certain materials while colored lens fil ers provided theatric e ect.

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Simple, o -the-shelf materials were utili ed to minimize costs as well as communicate a sense of authenticit . Unfinished pine lumber, oriented strand board, and drywall painted with large supergraphics made up most of the interior wall finish s. While a few areas were carpeted to control sound, the primary flo ring is polished concrete. The interior surfaces of the existing til -up panels were left in a raw state complete with nail holes, dings, and other imperfections that tell the building’s history. While much of the what-you-see-is-what-you-get aesthetic was a function of cost, the honest expression of humble materials also serves as a contrast to the theatrical and dynamic aspects of the building. The dichotomy of the dramatic and the authentic creates an appropriate place for a ministry that desires to be both exciting and since e.

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RIVER AMPHITHEATER OKLAHOMA RIVER Locati on Timeline

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Designed in 2013.

My Role

Conceptually designed an en re entertainment complex based on an exis ng site plan. Created a series of promo onal images for fundraising purposes.

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This complex was intended to occupy a site on the south back of the Oklahoma River, just across from downtown Oklahoma City. It was to include an outdoor amphitheater, indoor concert venue, hotel, retail and restaurants, as well as an iconic pedestrian bridge across the river. The project is currently on hold.

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THE ARCHITECTARIUM SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA Descripti on

In 2011, Science Museum Oklahoma invited Studio Architecture along with 13 other local companies, to par cipate in the inaugural Out-of-the-Box exhibit. The museum provide each company with a box containing a random assortment of materials and instructed us to construct an exhibit that crea vity embodies the essence of our rm and industry. While it took a signi cant amount of work to accomplish, the end result was well worth the e ort.

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“The Architectarium” “Step into an architect’s pedal-powered mind and experience your surroundings though the iconic lenses of an architect. See what an architect sees, think like an architect thinks, go where an architect goes, and while you are at it, try your hand at drawing what an architect draws.”

The Latin suffi “ariuim” is defined as a place associated with a specified thing or a device associated with a specific function. Words using this su x are most prevalent in a museum environment—words like aquarium, planetarium, etc. Utilizing that suffi and setti , the idea behind the Architectarium was to create a place and device associated with the profession of architecture. The goal was to allow the public to see what an architect sees, think like an architect thinks, go where an architect goes, and draw what an architect draws. This was accomplished by building a six foot cube representing the “head” of an architect and inviting the public inside. Once inside, the museumgoer was surrounded by drawings, sketches, diagrams, and a blank drawing board. Under the drawing board was a set of pedals that allowed the user to put the enti e exhibit in motion while viewing the museum through a giant pair of iconic architect’s glasses. The end result was a lighthearted exhibit that gave the public an entertaining and interacti e glimpse of the world through the eyes of an architect.

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NEW COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Locati on Client Project type Cost Size Timeline

Edmond, Oklahoma New Covenant United Methodist Church New Construc on $4.9M 30,000 SF Design began in 2011. Construc on is scheduled to be complete in April of 2014.

My Role

Par cipated in ini al client mee ngs and conducted workshops with various user groups to develop the project program. Developed the overall concept and architectural expression for the new children’s ministry building. Led a small team in developing construc on documents. Worked with local code o cials and structural engineers to develop a high challenge re wall that met strict local building codes. Collaborated with the church representa ves and various consultants to coordinate all aspects of the project, from structural systems to a design for an indoor treehouse. Currently administering the construc on contract (submi als, ASIs, RFIs, site visits, etc).

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Due to the success of my previous project with the church (The North End), I was retained to design the church’s new children’s building. As a father of small children, I found this to be a great opportunity to design a building geared primarily towards kids.

Addi onally, this was my rst building to be constructed with an insulated concrete form system. At the me of this wri ng, this project is under construc on.

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The exis ng children’s ministry space was small, outdated, unsecure, and generally boring. Due to inferior children’s facili es, the church was having di culty a rac ng and retaining young families with small children. To correct the problem, the church decided to build a completely new children’s ministry building. Due in part to the successful renova on of the North End, I was retained to design the new facility.

In 2007, a campus master plan was created to guide the future development of the campus. The new children’s building was a key por on of the master plan. The children’s building was primarily intended to create an a rac ve and secure place for the children’s ministry, but would also include several other aspects of the overall master plan, including gathering space, addi onal gymnasium space and a café. As only one phase a mul -phase master plan, the children’s building had to both blend in with the exis ng buildings, while accommoda ng future plans.

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When the main worship center was constructed in the mid 1990s, it superimposed a campus-wide architectural language to which every subsequent construction project has been adapted. Since much of the architecture of the campus master plan had already been constructed, there was little opportunity to introduce new forms and materials. Even though it was important that the children’s building have it’s own exterior identity and image, it was imperative that the new facility fit in with the existing campus as well. Ultimately, a balance was struck that weighted the desire for an exciting facade that communicated the building’s function against maintaining the overall look and feel of the church campus.

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In addi on to the basic programmatic equirements such as classrooms, restrooms, & storage spaces, several unique features were incorporated into the design to provide a “wow” factor that the children’s ministry was desperately needing. The new building included a two-story indoor play space, a story telling nook, an upstairs children’s worship and play area, and a game loft. The centerpiece of the new building is a two-story rotunda capped with a large skylight. The upper story of the rotunda contains an ice cream shop and is connected to the fi st floor by a spiral slide.

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MASTER PLANNING Descripti on

Once par cular architectural skill I have honed during my career is planning. I enjoy seeking solu ons to complicated spa al rela onships and circula on pa erns. In my professional career, I have completed numerous campus and building master plans for churches, universi es, and other organiza ons. Beyond my professional projects, I have further applied my planning skills to my neighborhood and my city.

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MARKET CIRCLE

THE BETTER BOULEVARD - PART 1 Descripti on

Over the last few years, I have made an e ort to become ac vely involved in shaping the future of Oklahoma City’s urban environment. One par cular issue that I have dedicated a great deal of me to is the new boulevard that will replace the former I-40 crosstown bridge. This is Part I of a three-part story about the boulevard and my ideas, hopes and dreams for my city’s new front door. To read the complete story, please visit my blog: h p://andrewkstewart.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/the-be er-boulevardpart-i-market-circle/

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In the initial Market Circle concept, I decided to separate the street/arterial system and the boulevard/freeway system verti ally. By depressing both Reno and Western below grade, I was able to bring Classen, Exchange, and the new boulevard neatly together in a roundabout surrounded my parkland. On the surface, this concept reasonably solved the functional issues while creating an att acti e and monumental gateway into the city. However, even though it was not as auto-centric as the originallyproposed bridge, the fi st Market

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Circle concept was still designed primarily for vehicular traffi The revised concept takes into account the myriad of changes that have taken place in this area since the initial idea was proposed and recognizes the importance of pedestrian and development opportunities. The needs of downtown access must be balanced with walkability, development potential, and the viability of fledgling urban neighborhoods. The revised version of the Market Circle is an a empt to strike that balance.

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The goal of the Market Circle concept is to take the two overlapping street systems and mesh them together without any form of grade separa on.

This is achieved by modifying the alignments of Reno and Western within the street grid and shi ing the intersec ons of these secondary streets away from the circle. In the case of Reno, it is simply re-routed one block south onto the alignment of SW 2nd street between Shartel and Clegern. Western is a bit more di cult. Due to the proximity of Classen Boulevard, Western in this area is not a signi cant through street north of Sheridan. Taking that into account, northbound Western is terminated where it meets the rererouted Reno and southbound Western is terminated at Sheridan. Tra c on Western south of Reno is routed to and from Classen via Exchange. By making these adjustments, I was able to resolve much of the complexity in bringing together so many roadways while preven ng growth-s ing grade separa ons.

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Overall, the Market Circle concept is a viable solu on that balances mul ple, compe ng goals: • • • • • • •

Accommodates large-volume vehicular tra c ow.

Encourages pedestrian ac vity.

Promotes connec vity between emerging districts and exis ng neighborhoods.

Provides development opportuni es.

Creates a sense of place with a unique, local landmark.

Establishes a western gateway to downtown.

Provides an opportunity for public art.

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THUNDER CIRCLE

THE BETTER BOULEVARD - PART 2 Descripti on

Over the last few years, I have made an e ort to become ac vely involved in shaping the future of Oklahoma City’s urban environment. One par cular issue that I have dedicated a great deal of me to is the new boulevard that will replace the former I-40 crosstown bridge. This is Part II of a three-part story about the boulevard and my ideas, hopes and dreams for my city’s new front door. To read the complete story, please visit my blog: h p://andrewkstewart.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/thunder-circle/

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COX CONVENTION CENTER

ROBINSON AVENUE

MYRIAD GARDENS

RENO AVENUE

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA

CONVENTION CENTER EAST BUILDING

PEDESTRIAN PORTAL

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ROBINSON AVENUE

CONVENTION HOTEL

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

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The roundabout at Robinson and the new Boulevard ties together the new southwest entrance to the arena, the future convention center, the convention hotel, and the central park with a grand civic gesture. Linking these current and future MAPS projects creates a distinc e and dramatic sense of place unique to Oklahoma City. This roundabout is not only aestheti ally pleasing but also provides an opportunity for each facility to benefit f om the proximity of its neighboring facilities and ork as a unified whole An underground pedestrian concourse creates a protected connection between all four MAPS projects, while an underground garage provides parking and convention center service access. By moving these functions below grade, the urban fabric and open green space above is preserved. The concourse level also provides pedestrian access to the fountain in the center of the roundabout without having to cross traffi

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The convention hotel is located directly across the roundabout from the convention center and is physically connected via the pedestrian concourse. By locating the convention hotel across the street, the convention center is allowed to completely occupy the site and maximize its usable area. The building is a true mixeduse structure with a full service hotel, meeting rooms, residential units, and office etail spaces on the ground floo .

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The pedestrian portal splits the above-grade levels of the convention center into a west building and an east building.

This passageway provides a necessary link between the Myriad Gardens and Central Park and encourages travel between the two green spaces. The structure consists of a translucent cylindrical form that mimics the shape of the Crystal Bridge across the street to the north. On the inside, lightin , video projectors and audio systems create an exciting and interacti e light show.

The pedestrian portal is a des nation event intended to draw pedestrians to and through the passageway and induce travel between the park and the gardens.

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At the center of the roundabout is a large water feature which includes several verti al jets and waterfall elements. In the evenings, this fountain is illuminated by lighting that is programmable to glow in any color of the rainbow. This is especially exciting on game nights when the fountain glows Thunder blue, orange, and red. The centerpiece of the fountain is a beacon that projects a bright shaft of light skyward each night. Since the fountain is partially below grade, it is safely accessible to pedestrians from the concourse level.

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CENTENNIAL PARK

CENTENNIAL EXPRESSWAY LID Descripti on

I-235, also known as the Centennial Expressway, opened to tra c in 1989 coinciding with the celebra on of the 100 year anniversary of the Land Run of 1889. This new highway quickly became a well-traveled route within the metropolitan freeway system, serving as an important link between northern and southern por ons of the Oklahoma City area.

Even though I-235 was by all accounts bene cial to the car-commu ng ci zens of the metro area, it was devasta ng to the already-fragile urban neighborhoods though which it passed, including Deep Deuce. Both the mainline interstate as well as mul ple cloverleaf ramps devoured large swaths of neighborhoods and turned them into a soulless stretch grass and concrete. While a boon for drivers, this 5.4 mile freeway ul mately severed the northeast por on of the inner-city from the rest of downtown.

At the me the freeway was constructed, downtown was all but dead and the loss of these neighborhoods was of li le concern. However, as the renaissance and redevelopment of downtown Oklahoma City con nues, the barrier created by I-235 becomes more dis nc ve and the under-u lized land becomes more a rac ve to development. Eventually the presence of the interstate and the redevelopment goals of downtown Oklahoma City will reach the point of incompa bility and will necessitate a solu on.

In many similar cases, removal is the ideal solu on to problema c urban freeways.

However in this case, since the highway is rela vely new and neither func onally nor structurally obsolete, it would be di cult to make a case for complete removal in the near future. Maintaining the exis ng freeway, while restoring connec vity and encouraging development represents a signi cant challenge. It is this challenge that the Centennial Park concept a empts to solve.

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The Centennial Park concept is designed to miti ate the negati e e ects of the highway by constructing a new park over the below-grade portion of the interstate. By limiting the park to between 13th Street and 4th Street, the existing highway would remain as-is with only ramp modifi ations.

The elimination of the cloverleaf ramps, would open much of the existing rig t-of-way to development Red – University

In addi on to meeting the needs of the Oklahoma School of Science and Technology, an expanded campus could house multiple branch campuses of existing universities or a completely new downtown university.

Orange – Parkside Neighborhood

This neighborhood would be a blend of residential, mixeduse, & commercial uses, similarly to the current development trends in the immediate area.

Blue – Research Park

This area would be an extension of the current research park and consist of primarily offic and laboratories. There could be opportunities or other, accessory uses in this area.

Purple – Deep Deuce

Since this neighborhood is nearing completion, any new residential and mixed-use buildings would be either infill or occupy former highway ramp right-of-way.

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The current ramps at 10th Street would be eliminated and new ramps would be constructed to and from I-235 at 13th Street.

The circular area of Stiles Park would be converted to a roundabout with the Beacon of Hope remaining in the center.

The intersection of 6th Street, Harrison Ave., and Walnut Ave. would be converted to a roundabout.

Harrison Ave. would be extended under the railroad tracks south of 4th Street and into a new roundabout at EK Gaylord and 3rd Street tying the Central Business District directly to the northeast portions of d wntown.

The elevation of the highway at the 4th Street bridge, would require a mound of earth to cover the highway in this area. The would create a promontory overlooking the downtown skyline.

The cloverleaf would be replaced by a linear on-ramp from 4th Street. This would free up additional land for further Deep Deuce development.

2nd street would be extended from The Hill under I-235 (in place of the former cloverleaf) and connect with Lincoln Boulevard. It would con nue under the o -ramp and reconnect in the JFK neighborhood.

Lindsay Ave. would be extended under I-235 and into a new roundabout at Sheridan and Lincoln.

Read the complete post at http:/ andrewkstewart. wordpress.com/2013/12/05/centennial-park/

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ARBUCKLE CABIN DAVIS, OKLAHOMA Descripti on

Located near the Lake of the Arbuckles in southern Oklahoma, The Arbuckle Cabin was designed as a weekend rental for guests visi ng the lake. In plan, the Arbuckle Cabin is based on the tradi onal dog-trot house layout that is common in the South. Living spaces and sleeping spaces are separated by a covered breezeway that func ons as the entry and main outdoor living space. A double-sided indoor-outdoor replace extends the rental season into the cooler months by providing a warm place to gather.

A bu er y roo ine provides the opportunity to take a vaca on nega ve, rain, and celebrate it by crea ng an “event” when it rains. From the sound of rain hi ng the corrugated metal roof to the splashing of water from the scupper into the river rock basin below to the small steam that terminates into the pond, the procession of water from roof to pond is an experience that can be enjoyed by all. Unfortunately, due to the client’s budgetary constraints, a converted tool shed was used for the cabin.

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MADE WORK

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON About

Much of my family history and forma ve in uences revolved around the physical construc on of objects and structures. The applica on of cra and skill is ingrained into my DNA and manifests itself in the objects I construct. In recent years, my focus has been on interior objects and furnishings. Much of what I have built has been for my own personal use and responds to a par cular need or desire within my home. The following projects represent my most signi cant or recent work.

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ANDREW STEWART

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