Catalyst | Urban Farming Center

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CATALYST | 1059 w foster ave chicago | Thomas Casey & Brandon PuN



CONTENT

Site Pages (5-13)

PRoGRAm Pages (15-35)

schematic Pages (37-75)

Existing Property

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Thesis

Demographics

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Metropolis Farms Page (17-19)

Plans

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Site Analysis

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Diagrams

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Sections

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Climate

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Concept Models

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Details

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Case Studies

Page (32-35)

Systems

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Model Photos

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Renderings

future Pages (77-83) Renderings Updated Layouts



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Existing Property Demographics Site Analysis Proximity Climate

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Existing Property Location

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Demographics Population density

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The First U.S. City in Pop. Loss

Demographics Population fluxuation

toric Population Peak: 3.7 Million in 1950

pulation now 1 million less than its peak

pulation 10,000 less in 2015 than 2014

here Immigration is the saving grace to the populations NYC and LA, Chicago is no longer seeing an influx of migrants to the midwest city.

st moving to Southern Cities or to the surrounding burbs outside Chicago, Chicago - Joilet - Naperville JN Metro Area) has a population of 9.5 million. Follows me trend as city Northern communities White and uent. Southern communities Black and poor. Race White Black or African American Some Other Race Asian Two or More Races Native American Hawaiian

Population 1,323,544 850,821 306,944 162,002 5,940 7,585 598

Historic Population Peak: 3.7 Million in 1950 Population now 1 million less than its peak Population is 10,000 less in 2015 than 2014 Where Immigration is the saving grace to the populations of NYC and LA, Chicago is no longer seeing an influx of immigrants to the midwest city. Most of the population is moving to Southern Cities or to the surrounding suburbs outside of Chicago. Chicago - Joilet - Naperville (CJN Metro Area) has a population of 9.5 million. This is following the same trend as Northern city communities. 9


site analysis proximity | Education and Agriculture

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site analysis Proximity | Restaurants and food distribution

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Program

Thesis Metropolis Farms Diagrams Concept Models Case Studies

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Thesis Striving to create an urban agricultural hub and urban farming educational space that produces food and teaches the local community and restaurants. This new headquarters will make use of green space to create an interest in the community to enter and progress the building to learn about Urban Farming.

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Metropolis Farms Company information

By working with the chosen company, the goal is to create a local urban garden that creates an interest in the community to inspire the locals to want to educate themselves on urban farming. While producing all natural pesticide free food for the local community improving food quality, availability, and the local economy.

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Metropolis farms Site Visit

Upon visiting Metropolis Farm’s facilities, the process of ideal growing conditions was discussed. From our studies, we learned about how the control of artificial lighting and hydroponics creates a better fit environment for growth.

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Metropolis Farms Site visit SITE VISIT Upon visiting the Metropolis Farms Site in Philadelphia we learned a lot about the company. Keep in mind all results vary based on what types of plants are being grown. - Metropolis Farms Philadelphia: 1800 sqft - Produce 20 yields per year - 3 to 4 Employees - 1 trained employee can run 8 growth towers - Employees can be fully trained to run the growth towers in 6 to 8 weeks. - Urban farm yield is produced in 3 weeks > Average farm, 6 weeks Grow Effeciency - 1 Acre (43,560sqft.) Traditional Farm = 36sqft. Metropolis Farms - Comparison 1,800 sqft. (Metropolis Philly) v.s. Our Growth Space over 20,000 sqft. - 20 yields v.s. 200 yields Based on our calculations we would be able to feed 20,000 people for a year with our growth rate over a 1/3 of the population of Uptown Chicago (55,137).

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Program Diagrams Hierarchy Separation

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SITE MAP

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support circulation support cores

SITE MAP


Program Diagrams Sustainable resources

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Program Diagrams Organization

PROGRAM

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Agriculture/Growing Private Growing

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Restaurant(s) Kitchen Open Market Spaces Atrium/Communal

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Circulation Lab/Testing Educational Spaces Offices Restrooms Mechanical Storage

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DESCRIPTION Area for growing and harvest Harvest areas throughout the building away from the main agriculture block Public space for dining and food distribution Utilizing grown produce for public consumption Sales and distribution of locally grown produce Open space throughout the structure as a focal point, used as a reception space Transitional space throughout programs The location for experimental techniques and testing of produce Area for teaching locals more about techniques and products Private spaces for internal and company use Public restrooms Houses utilities and primary controls Storing products and materials

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Program Diagrams Public / private

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Schematic Study models Preliminary Form Models

The first concept models of form were focused around how to best draw in the public and utilize the open southern facade.

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Schematic Study models Conceptual Extrusion Model

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Schematic Study models Prograam Separation Model

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Schematic Study models Concept Models

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Schematic Study models Revised Program Model

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Schematic Study models Revised Program Model

This concept combined many of our other ideas and coming to a conclusion on what to do. Extrusions would pierce through our southern facade, and create an atrium space between the northern program and open southern green space.

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Schematic Study models Structural Extrusions

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Schematic Study models Revised Structural model

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Case study pasona urban farms

CONCEPT Pasona Urban Farms is the Tokyo headquarters for the Pasona Group, which is a Japanese recruitment company. KONO DESIGNS was the architect for this project, which was a major renovation to the original structure, turned into an experience of greenery and growth. From our diagrams and analysis of the design, it is clear to see that their overall intent was to focus on individuals interaction. From the variety of green spaces throughout and covering the structure, it is clear that they influence circulation and participation.

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case study pasona urban farms

INTERIOR Vegetation is used indoors throughout the structure for more than just an aesthetic quality. In these two examples, some of the reasoning behind this can be seen. In the first example, vegetation can be seen as an implied divider or wall. In the second example, this vegetation is used in an aesthetic quality, along with assisting in oxygen filtration.

Separation Diagram

Integration Diagram

With the amount of greenery around the structure, it would also increase productivity and overall health. It was said by Pasona that, “Such improvement on the air quality can increase productivity at work by 12%, improves common symptoms of discomfort and ailments at work by 23%, reduce absenteeism and staff turnover cost.�

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Case study pasona urban farms Channel

SYSTEMS The entirety of the structure works in a system which benefits every individual part of it.

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NFT Hydroponic System Air PumpW

Air Stone

The hydroponic system in place for the plants is used for their growth, where as the growth of the plants creates food and oxygen, which in turn benefits the persons involved.

pWater/Nutrients

Nutrient Pump

Mist Nozzles

The left two diagrams show some two of the main ways that the vegetation is watered.

Aeroponic Hydroponic System Water/Nutrients

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Nutrient Pump


case study pasona urban farms

FACADE The facade of the building is made up of a series of trellises that hold plants, creating a green wall. In the Spring and Summer, the facade is made up of a hundred different types of roses; in the Fall and Winter, a series of vines hang down through the trellises to continue the green wall.

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schematic

Renderings Plans Sections Details Systems Egress MEP Model Photos

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Exterior Rendering North Facade

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plans site plan

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Plans first floor

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plans second floor

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plans Third floor

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plans fourth floor

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plans fifth floor

Growth Space

Production Support 44


plans Basement

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interior perspective restaurant

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interior perspective atrium space

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section perspectives north facing

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section perspectives east facing

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Interior perspective Growth room

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interior perspective Primary circulation

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Section Details Concrete wall panels

Concrete Site Cast Concrete Floor Screed Angle (Welded Connection) Steel Bracket (Welded Connection)

Steel Decking Steel Bracket (Welded) Pre-cast Concrete Wall Steel Bolt Cast in Place Steel Plate Leveling Bolt Sealant and Backer Rod Steel Bracket Close Cell Spray Insulation W12x2 Air Gap Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier Conc. Panel

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Section Details balcony structure Batt Insulation ?

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Aluminum 6061 Foliage Overhang

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Steel I-Beams ?

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Section Details aluminum panels Wall Bracket Extruded Al-liner Plastic Board Alucobond Aluminum Panel STARLOCK Quick Fastener 2x4 Wood Stud 3/4" Gypsum Wall Board Folded Al-sheet 8" Steel Stud Wall Aluminium-blind Rivet U-Section 65/55/2.5 Stainless Steel Bold, 10mm diameter

Alucobond Aluminum Panel

Wall Bracket Extruded Al-liner Plastic Board U-Section 65/55/2.5 Corner Sheet STARLOCK Quick Fastener Stainless Steel Bold, 10mm diameter Aluminium-blind Rivet Ventilating Section Perforated Sheet

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Section Details Roof structure

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Tube Plate Flashing Roof Membrane

Cant Steel Decking Insulation Fire Proofing

Concrete W12x26 Air Gap

Rigid Insulation Concrete Panel

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Egress Plans First floor

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Egress Plans second floor

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Egress Plans third floor

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Egress Plans Fourth floor

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mep Hvac diagram

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strucural diagram exploded axonometric

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Exterior Rendering South Facade

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Future

Updated Layouts Renderings

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Sketches Revised Railing diagrams

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Interior Rendering Revised Atrium

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Sketches Revised Glazing Diagrams

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Exterior Rendering Revised Southern Facade

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Sketches Additional Growth Space Diagram

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Section Revised East Section

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