S U STA I N A B L E L I F E C E NT E R RAC HEL P LUMMER
5400 MLK Washington Park Chicago, IL key proposed plot proposed project street view transit pedestrian paths bike paths community garden
local community zones boundary of emerging cultural and art institutions boundary of athletic and lesisure activity boundary of Washington Park entry boundary of school and educational resources
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Recycling
11,990
Compost
5,870
Lobby and Community Information
4,870
Workshop
20,310
Garden and Terrarium
23,560
recycling grocery repurpose
compost collection compost selling
Information Desk Waiting Area Map Showcases
collaborative workspace personal workspace computers tools and machines tool and material rental seminar and demonstration space mess rooms consultation and help desk
wandering sensory garden nursery quiet area terrarium
ORGANS
Lounge
4,500
Restaurant
9,930
Offices
5710
express cafe tables and seating broth vending
individual offices meeting room storage mail and coordination
Utility
storage mechanical loading
FOOT + SKIRT
8990
Distributed
showcase mechanics restrooms lockers
Circulation and Accessibility
15,220
Total
95,730 sq ft
Project Area
45,864 sq ft
building body and program organization
HEAD
feeding and perception
MANTLE
protective covering
PNEUMOSTOME
respiratory opening
FOOT + SKIRT
mobility and access
VITAL ORGANS
processing and function
Feeding and Perception
Information Restaurant Lounge Offices
MANTLE PNEUMOSTOME
HEAD
Protective Covering Respiratory Opening
Garden Terrarium Circulation and Accessibility
Mobility and Access
Recycling Compost Restaurant
Processing and Function
Recycling Compost
Offices Lounge Restaurant Information Garden Terrarium Circulation Workshop Compost Recycling Utility
unit form and material
4’-0” 4’-0”
6’-0”
1’-0”
2’-0” 2’-0”
3’-0”
0’-6”
skirt and stair application
unit presence
spatial and circulatory strategy
50 40
30 20 10 00
cutaway section