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“We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.� -Ray Bradbury
Ashley Cunningham 307 Givan Court Belton, Mo. 64012 Phone: 816.804.1115 Email: ashley617@ksu.edu Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, Ks. (2012-2015) -Years 3, 4, & 5 of Masters of Architecture -NCARB Accredited Program Centro Studi Citta Di Orvieto, Orvieto, Italy (Spring 2014) -Masters of Architecture - Study Abroad University of Missouri - Kansas City (2010-2012) -Years 1 & 2 of Masters of Architecture -NCARB Accredited Program Work Experience Spur Design - Kansas City (May 2014 - January 2015) -Summer and Winter Internship -Design for VA Medical Health Care Systems Skills (Computer/Language) Adobe CS6 -Photoshop -Illustrator -Indesign -After Effects -Premiere Pro Modeling Software -AutoCAD 13 & 14 -Sketchup 13 & 14 -Rhinoceros 13 & 14 -Revit 13 & 14 -3DS Max 13 & 14 -Assemble -Ecotect
Venice, Italy - Spring 2014
CONTENTS CONTENTS Urban House Fire Station Art Museum Timber in the City Farm Implement + Research Center Astronomical Observatory In progress:
Thesis: Thesis: Masters Occupiable Bridge
URBAN HOUSE House for an Artist
First Year, Second Semester
Kansas City has many neighborhoods with many different histories. The site for this project is located in one of these historic neighborhoods which overlooks the beautiful west bottoms. To create a visual link between the site and the west bottoms, the main axis of the house runs east west between both views and opens up at each end to allow for direct sight. The artists studio is located on the third and highest floor to provide inspirational views.
Second Floor Sitting Area
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Third Floor
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Second Floor
Site Plan
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A 1 Garage 2 Dining Room 3 Kitchen 4 Entry & Living Room
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5 Master Bedroom 6 Second Floor Sitting Area 7 Second Bedroom 8 Lofted Studio
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First Floor B
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Section B
FIRE STATION Local Station #83 Second Year, First Semester With a hypothetical need for an addition and expansion in midtown kansas city, we were tasked with designing a new fire station for the kcfd. This design uses the truck bay to separate living and sleeping areas, creating a loud zone for slow times at the station and a quiet zone for sleeping in between jobs. The quiet zone consists of the sleeping quarters on the second floor with a learning center below. The loud zone consists of a gym with the living and cooking area below. Site Plan
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First Floor
1 Reception 2 Classroom 3 Truck Bay 4 Lounge Area
Circulation
Second Floor
5 Recreation Room 6 Sleeping Bunks 7 Library 8 Gym
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Heirarchy
Served vs Servant
Site Plan
ART MUSEUM Kansas City, Missouri West Bottoms Addition Second Year, Second Semester
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Located in the historic west bottom distric of kansas city, the site is located adjacent to the livestock exchange building and down the street from kemper arena.
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Drawing from the livestock and railroad history of the site, this design takes a round theme. The top floor houses two permanent galleries and a gallery for traveling artists. Below the galleries are all of the storage and workshop rooms, as well as offices and meeting rooms.
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Ground Floor
1 Staff Offices 2 Hydrolic Elevator 3 Art Storage 4 Conservators Office
5 Conference 6 Outdoor Patio 7 Carpenters Shop 8 Information Desk
First Floor
9 Gallery One 10 Gallery Two 11 Gallery Three 12 Vertical Circulation
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TIMBER IN THE CITY Redhook, Brooklyn, New York Timber multi-use building Third Year, Second Semester Redhook, Brooklyn is an old shipping district that has recently been deserted due to the economy and other shipping methods. In order to revitalize the area, a multi-use building has been proposed. The design is focused on creating a central community “heart.� Much like the rings of a tree, the community would radiate out from this core. The center of the building would become a public green space for both residents and workers. This would cause a mingling of different people and a sense of community. This space is continued into the digital area of the program due to the use by both residents and workers. Site Plan
1 View of the main entry from the street. 2 View of the exterior stairs. 3 View of the interior courtyard at night.
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Fourth Floor
Fifth Floor
Sixth Floor
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First & Second Floor
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1 Three Bedroom Apartments 2 Two Bedroom Apartments 3 One Bedroom & Studio Apartments 4 Gym 5 Wood Workshop 6 Bicycle Workshop 7 Main Entry & Lobby 8 Digital Workshop 9 Third Floor Lobby Area
Third Floor
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FARM IMPLEMENT + RESEARCH CENTER Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Equipment Lab + Museum Fourth Year, First Semester The site is located at Kimball Ave and Denison Ave on the former site of the Kansas State University Foundation Headquarters. There is an existing foundation and retaining wall which were recycled and reused for this design. The two foot thick concrete retaining wall is emphasized in the exhibition spaces by leaving it untreated and in plain view. In the exterior exhibition, the earth has been pulled back from the retaining wall to engage the guests with the past and present of the site and to show them what the machines they are visiting can do. To keep the exhibition spaces open, the structure of the building consists of large trusses that span both the interior exhibition space and the service bar. These trusses rest on steel columns and house the mechanical and eletrical systems, as well as north facing skylights and south facing photovoltaic panels.
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Ground Floor Plan
BUILT-UP STEEL TRUSS PHOTOVOLTAIC PAN ARRAY ALUMINUM FIXED SINGLE HUNG GLAZING STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFING VAPOR BARRIER 1 x 2 STEEL LOUVRES RIGID FOAM INSULATION STEEL DECKING NEOPRENE GASKET
BLOCKING WALL CAP COVERED GUTTERING
1 Main Entry and Reception 2 Staff Offices and Conference 3 Interior Exhibition Hall 4 Exhibition Storage 5 Workshop 6 Research Lab One 7 Research Lab Two 8 Exterior Exhibition
4” CONCRETE PANEL
STEEL HOOK
CONCRETE TIE HOLE STEEL PIN AND LOCK WALL MOUNT FOR HOOK STEEL PINS AND LOCKS VAPOR BARRIER RIGID FOAM INSULATION
View from reception in the interior exhibition hall.
The connection between the truss, foundation, and curtain wall.
View towards the main entry and the exterior echibition hall
Utah
Colorado
Hovenweep National Monument
Canyons of the Ancients
Navajo Nation Reservation
Site Plan
ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY Hovenweep, Utah A Place to be with the Sky Fifth Year, First Semester For this design, the exoskeleton of the scorpion was studied. Mostly found in desert areas, scorpions have a very unique armor due to its ability to glow blue under flourescent light. From the study of this arthropod, a design was formed and developed into an Astronomical Observatory in the desert of southern Utah. This location was chosen in correlation with the scorpions habitat, but mainly due to its top rated Dark Night Sky and the juxtiposition to the Hovenweep National Monument. This historical Anasazi site was once used as an astronomical site much like an observatory. The new design pulls precedents from the Anasazi towers and implements the ideas into the modern construction by creating rammed earth forms. After analysing the sun paths and view sheds on the site, a geometry was created. This geometry follows the winter and summer solstices to create unique lighting opportunities on specific days of the year. The axis is also used to create procession from approach to exit. On arrival, the road leaves the axis to block light pollution on in the way of the telescopes. After parking, guests realign with the axis upon entry and continue in this direction into the building, through the main floor, and out towards the telescope tower. The tower is the ultimate end to the axis which is abandoned to reach the observation yard. This is where both naked eye as well as amature observation along with star parties occur depending on weather and moon phase.
View towards the South from the observation yard.
Mixed Apartment Units Occupiable Bridge 19,068 sq ft
Occupiability
Structure
Accessibility
Privacy
Griffith Park
Relationships
Density
Downton Los Angeles
OCCUPY THE LA RIVER
The site that I chose to use for the first bridge in
Currently, there is work being done on the
guidelines for both private property and public
the proposed series is at 1300 Garden Street
Glendale Narrows River Walk1, which starts
rights-of-way. Therefore, the RIO is an important
which is on the North side of Griffith Park. This
at my site and runs downstream. In the Los
first
Site
location connects Griffith Park to both a park
Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, the
concepts developed in the LARRMP.
area and a residential area. There is also a small
River Walk is one of the areas for potential
The RIO includes all of the neighborhoods
After researching the Los Angeles River and
commercial area to the East and an Equestrian
non-motorized bridge projects, which I am
within the City of Los Angeles that are adjacent
thinking about what I thought it might need, I
Center to the West. Major roadways around
enveloping into my project and continuing to
to the Los Angeles River. The RIO’s proposed
chose to create a series of bridges that stitch
the site include Golden State Freeway to
develop. Another aspect of the Master Plan is
boundaries are open to input from the public and
the LA River banks together. Generally the two
the East, Ventura Freeway to the South, and
the addition of the River Improvement Overlay2
are a central discussion point of the RIO public
banks are very different from each other and
Riverside Drive to the West. Although two of
for zoning. Known as RIO, this overlay is being
workshops taking place in the summer of 2007.
most of the bridges are highly trafficked by
the three roadways are highways, the river
applied to areas along the river, including my
The proposed RIO boundary generally extends ½
vehicles and don’t facilitate a high amount of
itself only flows at speeds less than 15 feet per
site. This is how the Los Angeles City Planning
mile on either side of the River, creating an area
pedestrian traffic. With this thought in mind, I
second through this area, making the site a
website explains the new overlay and how it
that is potentially 32 miles long and one mile wide.”
digitally traveled the river to find a starting point
safe place for people to interact with the water
works with the Master Plan:
for the bridge series. I then decided to focus
rather than the roads. The residential area near
on the area of the river around Griffith Park,
the site is a combination of single family homes
“The RIO is a proposed special use district
that will hopefully expand down the Los Angeles
known as the Glendale Narrows. It is one of
and also low and mid income apartments. The
that requires new projects to achieve points
River with time. The site is the crossroads of two
the only natural areas left in the Los Angeles
single family homes are very eclectic and differ
in three design categories: Watershed, Urban
major highways, as well as adjacent to many local
River since the majority of the river bed is lined
in size from lot to lot. Average household size
Design, and Mobility. The RIO also provides
attractions and a prime place to get the attention
with concrete for flood control. The entire
in the area is between two and three people
guidelines for new “complete” streets and
of the citizen of Los Angeles. In conjunction with
Glendale Narrows stretch is instead lined
per home, with a total of about 5315 people
includes a mobility strategy to ensure that the
the new River Improvement Overlay and the
with underground aquifers, which only allows
per square mile. The median rent in the area
needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders,
Glendale Narrows River Walk, this will be a catalyst
concrete to line the banks. Due to this, the
is about $1034 per month which is quite
and vehicle drivers are considered when
for the rest of the river to see how it can improve.
area has become a major point of interest for
reasonable for the area. This site is unique in
major projects or street improvements are
As the river changes and the banks differ, this
outdoor activities such as fishing, horseback
that the residential areas back right up to the
undertaken. The RIO will enable the City to
project will adapt to its surroundings to provide
riding, running, jogging, walking, and bird
river and the New River Walk. Most of the river
better coordinate land use development all
what the area needs.
watching. I divided the types of bank condition
is flanked by industrial or green space, which
along the 32-mile corridor of the Los Angeles
connections into three groups: Park to Park,
will of course call for different bridge programs.
River that flows within the City’s boundaries.
Park to Residential, and Park to Commercial.
Starting at this site offers the most diverse
The LARRMP focuses on the River and its
Since I was focusing on The Glendale Narrows
bridge program since there will be three
surrounding communities, with a focus on the
area, one side would always be a park
different “zones” connected by the bridge. To
creation of parks, paths, and open spaces,
condition due to Griffith Park. Each of these
get people from the residential area, the bridge
providing the overall vision for the River’s
three different types will require a different
will not only span the river, but it will also have
revitalization. The RIO will help implement the
bridge program to function correctly, whether
to span Ventura Freeway to connect with the
LARRMP by focusing on the establishment
the area needs more of what is already there
series of trails on the North edge of Griffith
of a distinct, sustainable environment in
or something new.
Park.
the surrounding neighborhoods, including
implementing
ordinance
to
promote
Overall, this site is a great place to begin a project
Opposite - clockwise from top left: Topographical site model Site analysis diagrams Existing photo of site Citations: 1. “Glendale Narrows Riverwalk, Phases II & III – Jewel at the Bend.” City of Glendale, CA : Glendale Narrows Riverwalk, Phases II & II – Jewel at the Bend. 2015. 2. “RIO Fact Sheet.” LACity.org. July 1, 2007.
Program
The bridge itself is separated into two truss
extend the living areas to the exterior. This
directly from the street or sidewalk. Both of
The program of each bridge along the Los
systems which intersect between the
also happens at the rear of the units which
the main access points to the residential and
Angeles River will directly reflect what the
river and the highway. This allows a single
faces the river, so users can pull furniture to
commercial sides of the bridge are located
surrounding community needs. Based on
pedestrian access point from the south
the exterior and interact with the river.
eight feet above street level which creates a
density and context, the structure as well
which expands into a public circulation path
as program can grow or shrink to match
to the East and a more private path to the
Each unit is separated into two halves to
terraces from the street up to the bridge entry
the needs of the surrounding areas. At the
West. The public circulation path to the East
allow direct access from the entry to the river.
level to create green spaces as well as paved
Glendale Narrows site, there will be fewer
takes people to two retail stores and a cafĂŠ.
One half includes the kitchen, bathroom,
gathering spaces to draw users from the
program
units
These spaces will extend beyond the truss
and sleeping spaces while the other half
street onto the site. Once the eight foot height
compared to a proposed site in Downtown
structure, giving users a clear line of sight to
includes the living and dining spaces which
difference has been traversed, users get a
LA. In Downtown, there are many more people
the river below as well as circulation through
are left open. Studio units and one bedroom
direct view and access to the river.
living much closer to amenities as well as
the structure, making it more apparent. All
units are laid out almost identically, with the
other tenants. This means that a bridge in this
access points to these three commercial
exception that the one bedroom units have
Easily seen from any residential unit as well
location would have many more residential
spaces are located in the North and/or
bi-folding doors between living and sleeping
as the commercial spaces, is the main river
units as well as more diverse program
South walls, leaving the East and West
spaces that can be opened or closed
access. This area however is unseen from
elements. Beyond these two sites, other
walls clear for large, bi-folding doors which
completely to shape the spaces.
the street or surrounding neighborhood.
bridge locations could apply the existing kit of
allow users to spill out into the circulation
parts. Highly commercial areas would benefit
paths. A single stair case just off of the main
The units are in two clusters of seven units
residential bridge and the commercial bridge,
from the addition of residential and park areas
circulation path allows users to access a
each. The North cluster directly relates to
becomes a system of ramps and stairs that
to provide housing and recreation space for
lower level overlook where they can sit, eat,
the angle of the adjacent neighborhood.
reaches from the top of the bank down
workers. Other areas might not need any new
relax, or observe the river.
The South cluster is identical but mirrored
sixteen feet to the river. People can get easy
to keep attention focused on the river as
access to the river here to kayak, fish, or any
elements
and
residential
built environment and may benefit the most
ceremonial approach and entry. The ground
The North bank of the river, between the
from a bridge consisting of only green space
To the West, the residential side features
well as directing access to the South. Every
other appropriate outdoor activity. Along the
that could help filter the water in the river and
fourteen apartment units. These units are
other unit in both clusters is repeated on
ramps and stairs are stopping points that
provide clean, safe outdoor spaces.
pulled away from the structure of the truss
the second floor. This means there are only
include seating and vegetation for people to
and angled to match the directionality
four units on the second floor. Each of these
relax and observe the river activity.
Focusing on the Glendale Narrows site,
of the single family homes to the North.
units has a private stair access which leads
the majority of the site, including the bridge
This creates direct sight lines as well as
directly to the entry. Since these units don’t
itself, will be used to create exterior spaces
pedestrian access from the neighborhood
have the front patio area or the rear access
along with a parking area on the North side
and adjacent park. By rotating the units,
to a river overhang, the roof of the next first
of the river. These exterior spaces will be
private exterior areas are created at both the
floor unit becomes a large, private outdoor
accessible to everyone, whether public or
front and rear of the units. Low walls create
space for the residents to claim.
residents. Being adjacent to the Equestrian
front patio areas which buffer the units from
Center, exterior spaces will be large enough
the public circulation path. Large, bi-folding
To access the site from the street, users can
to accommodate horse access as well as
doors allow residents to completely open
either park in the West residential parking
pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
the units to these front patio areas and
lot, the East public lot, or approach on foot
Opposite - clockwise from left: Program Analysis Diagrams Graphic Break Down of Program
Exterior Program River Access
400 SF
Terraced Park
100 SF
River Overhang
50 SF
Interior Program Cafe: Sales Area
300 SF
Serve Area
80 SF
Kitchen
300 SF
Freezer
20 SF
Dish Wash
20 SF
Office
30 SF
Restrooms (2)
40 SF 40 SF
Storage
120 SF
Business (2): Retail/Main Space
700 SF
Restrooms
50 SF
Storage
70 SF
Office
200 SF
Workshop
400 SF
Loading Area
20 SF
Fitting Room (2)
100 SF 100 SF
Apartments: Studios (6)
2500 SF
One Bedrooms (6)
2400 SF
Two Bedrooms (2)
2200 SF
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One Bedroom
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Studio
Concept
River Bike Trail on the South bank, which later
site, the residential area is separate from the
the Y structure also has offset structures within the
The citizens of Los Angeles have been turning their
turns into the Los Angeles River Greenway Trail.
commercial and residential areas, providing
commercial and restaurant spaces. Although these
backs on the Los Angeles River since the early
Both paths begin just west of where the River
privacy for homeowners. The River access point
spaces share the angle of the bridge in plan view,
20th century. As many people don’t know that the
turns south, between Riverside Drive and Golden
acts as a visual buffer between the two bridges,
they are offset from the main structural grid like the
river even exists,it has primarily been used as the
State Freeway. This location, already teaming with
drawing attention down to the River and making
residential units, to always draw attention back to
back door to industrial areas and rail yards. In order
activity, is the ideal place to site an Occupiable
it a destination for people to appreciate. Specific
the bridge and ultimately the River. Although these
to reinvigorate the concrete river bed, the City of
Bridge. The pedestrian paths along the River here
to its surroundings, the bridge would bring new
program elements are specified for this location, they
Los Angeles has imposed the new Los Angeles
are perfect for people enjoying the outdoors, but
opportunities to the site that had previously been
could set precedents for future areas with similar
River Revitalization Master Plan1, better known as
once away from the River banks, the paths cease
lacking and ultimately reconnect the opposing
needs.
the LARRMP. This master plan aims to bring people
to exist and pedestrians must share the roads with
banks of the river as well as the surrounding
back to the river by applying green spaces and
vehicles, which is dangerous for everyone.
areas. People, places, and things could all come
Like the site, this first bridge could be a catalyst for the
together over the River and make it a point of
rest of the River. There are many deprived areas along
interest rather than a point of avoidance.
the Los Angeles River that are lacking in amenities.
community areas to the now boring basin. By creating a pedestrian specific crossing here, One of sites least affected by the LARRMP is the
people will have safe and easy North-South access
Glendale Narrows area, located on the North
over the river and Ventura Freeway, which parallels
The structure of the bridge would consist of a
provide the sites with new living, dining, shopping, and
side of Griffith Park. Although this area has sloped
the rivers East West orientation. The bridge will
truss system that would have supports at the
job opportunities. Each site would require a different
concrete banks, the river bed is left natural due to
connect three different areas on the two opposing
North bank of the River, the South bank of the
program, making each bridge unique in experience,
underground aquifers that prevent settling. The
banks: the existing neighborhood and park area
River, and on the South side of the Freeway in
but connected through purpose. The currently
Glendale Narrows stretch of river therefore has
on the North bank to the walking and hiking trails
Griffith Park. This allows the bridge to freely span
proposed program of residential units, commercial,
a completely different air about it than the rest of
of Griffith Park to the South. The direct connect
the River and Ventura Freeway, leaving them
and restaurant spaces could be modified and applied
the river. There are large trees and shrubs growing
of these three access points creates a Y shaped
both completely navigable. Back on top of the
to many different areas along the River. Industrial sites
up out of the middle of the river which create
structure in plan; the park to the South bank, the
bridge, the residential units would be located
may need more green space, residential areas may
habitats for wildlife and adventurous people. The
neighborhood to the South bank, and the South
on the West arm of the Y shape made by the
need more commerce, and green spaces may need
uniqueness of this area intrigued me. People
bank to Griffith Park. The hiking and biking trails will
trusses. The units themselves are angled to
more housing options, all scenarios that could be
wanted to interact with the river here rather than
be accessible from the North entrance, the middle
mimic the angle of the adjacent neighborhood,
improved by the addition of an Occupiable Bridge.
turn their backs on it. They were kayaking, fishing,
entrance, and the South entrance, making the
making them more approachable from the main
and wading in the river, unafraid of the water.
travel quick and simple for people on foot, bike, or
street, Garden Street, as well as setting them up
The Glendale Narrows could be an atmospheric
even horseback.
for better solar access. The offset space around
catalyst for the rest of the river; regaining the
Strategically placing these bridges in these areas could
the units then becomes claimable space for the
natural quality of the Narrows in the rest of the river
This crossing could provide the area with more
tenants to care for and treat as their own personal
would generate public interest in more than just
than safe passage, such as housing, retail, and
outdoor space. Since the units are offset from the
this small stretch, and that seems to be what the
restaurant spaces. The Y shape of the structure
main structural system of the truss, it creates
LARRMP is aiming for.
allows for program to be separated while still
points of intersection within each housing unit.
sharing the structure itself. The space between
These points become unique opportunities for
Within the Glendale Narrows is the newly created
the arms of the Y then creates a gateway of sorts
residents to experience the bridge whether in
River Walk on the North bank and the Los Angeles
down into the River. At the Glendale Narrows
their apartments or outside. The East arm of
Opposite - clockwise from top left: Second Level, Ground Level, and River Level Plans Enlarged Studio, One, and Two Bedroom Unit Plans Section through Commercial Spaces Citations: 1. Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. Los Angeles, California: City of Los Angeles :, 2007.
Structure
points of intersection within each housing unit.
transparent walls are bi-folding doors that slide
bridge were to grow to fit a Downtown Los Angeles
Historically, bridge construction has gone
These points become unique opportunities for
upward to create an exterior overhang when
site, it would benefit from becoming a single, very
through many iterations. From fallen trees
residents to experience the bridge whether in
fully open. Tenants can then move furniture into
large truss that features only residential units. The
spanning streams to more modern day
their apartments or outside. Users will always
or out of the units to create a seamless living
truss itself could hold four floors of residential units and
steel
bridges
see the structure and experience it in different
space between the interior and exterior. This
become almost two thousand feet long to reconnect
have provided passage to places otherwise
ways. Although the units are repeated, each
also creates permeability through the residential
downtown to the residential neighborhoods to the
inaccessible. When looking at the Los Angeles
one has a much different interaction with the
units and the commercial spaces that parallels
East. The commercial spaces could then be on the
River, the need for passage across it stands
concrete truss. This creates variations in the
the flow of the river, ultimately recalling the river
ground level to improve any program deficit the area
out. The river cuts through the city in such a
apartment units and unique experiences to
and giving it the attention it deserves.
might have. If the site was located between the 101
way that neighborhoods and districts have
each user.
or
concrete
constructions,
Highway and First Street, the commercial buildings
been disconnected from Downtown Los
The main and secondary trusses are concrete
could absorb the clothing outlets and car repair
Angeles and its immediate surroundings. An
The secondary truss which features the
to relate back to the context. Not only are the
programs as well as provide the community with
occupiable bridge system could span the river,
commercial spaces also has offset spaces
river banks concrete, but all of the surrounding
new restaurant and grocery options and possibly
reconnecting the areas along the Los Angeles
within
spaces.
vehicular bridges are concrete. This allows the
child care facilities. The concrete truss could then be
River banks, while also providing amenities that
Although these spaces share the angle of the
bridge to feel as though it’s growing out of the
supported by these commercial foundations, which
either bank may be lacking.
bridge in plan view, they are offset from the
river and really reconnecting its banks, rather
would allow it to span over both the river as well as the
main structural grid like the residential units, to
than just being placed on top arbitrarily.
train tracks that parallel the river. Since the highways in
the
retail
and
restaurant
The main spanning structure of the bridge
always draw attention back to the bridge and
at the Glendale Narrows site would consist
ultimately the river. Like the residential units
Below grade, ten seismic shock absorbing
river rather than parallel to it, the large truss could then
of a concrete truss system that would have
on the main truss, each of these commercial
devices1 will be placed where the structure
be used as a bill board for the highway. This would also
foundations at the North bank of the River,
spaces interacts very differently with the
meets the ground. These devices allow the
help to buffer pollution and noise from the vehicular
the South bank of the River, and on the South
secondary concrete truss system.
bridge to move separately from the ground
traffic.
side of the Freeway in Griffith Park. This allows
the downtown area generally run perpendicular to the
beneath it. The plumbing will run from the
the bridge to freely span the River and Ventura
The residential and commercial spaces have
middle of the bridge to the North and South
Overall, whether in the high end Glendale Narrows
Freeway,
completely
their own steel post and beam structure that
banks of the river, and the pipes need to drop
area or in the more densely packed Downtown Los
navigable. Back on top of the bridge, the
sits on top of the main or secondary concrete
nine feet each way to flow freely. This means
Angeles, these bridge systems could reconnect and
residential units would be located on the main
truss system. These steel systems can be easily
that at each bank, the bottom of the bridge will
reinvigorate the areas surrounding the Los Angeles
truss that spans both the highway and the
placed onto and connected into the concrete
appear nine feet lower than in the middle. Since
River as well as the river itself.
river, while the commercial spaces are on
trusses, making the residential and commercial
all of the plumbing is situated near the center of
the secondary truss that breaks away at the
spaces a kit of parts based on site conditions.
the bridge width wise, the structure under the
highway and only spans the river. The units
In the residential units as well as commercial
bridge will be beveled to the center so that the
themselves are angled to mimic the angle of
spaces, the North and South facing walls
East and West elevations retain the thin edge
the adjacent neighborhood, making them more
remain solid facades while the East and West
along the bottom of the truss.
approachable from the main street, Garden
walls become more open. This creates a visual
Street.
Since the units are offset from the
link between the exterior spaces on the front
At the master plan level, these structural
main structural system of the truss, it creates
and rear of each housing unit. These almost
systems can be repeated down the river. If the
leaving
them
both
Opposite - clockwise from top left: Wall Section Perspective Citations: 1. Carroll, Steve. “Preparing for Seismic Uplift.� MSC Modern Steel Construction, 2010, 28-32.
Studio Unit View to River
One Bedroom Unit View to River
Model Building Various Models from First-Fifth Year One of my favorite parts of a project is building the physical model. Having the form in your hands allows to see and feel the spaces unlike drawings or rendering can, and I think that is critical in good design.
Astronomical Observatory
Fiskar Car Showroom
Urban House
Island Retreat
Fire Station
Digital Rendering Various Models from First-Fifth Year Like buildings physical models, I also love building digital models. Although you can’t actually get into the spaces, digital models give a more life like experience of the design that is hard to get any other way.
Fiskar Car Showroom
Astronomical Observatory