FOREST by Brandon Stone

FOREST

A portfolio submitted to

FA C U LT Y OF THE UNIV ERSITY AT B U F FA L O , S TAT E UNIV E RSITY O F NEW YO RK in fulfillment of the Freshman ARC-102 Spring Semester 2017

Department of Architecture and Planning

FOREST by Aleiya Als Joshua Barzideh Nicholas Bonora Stephanie Chawla Nick Eichelberger Yaliana Hernandez Justin Hess Jason Lieng Jaidon Ramirez Zeno Althea Seno Austin Wyles in collaboration with Professors Matthew Hume Karen Tashjian Teaching Assistant Brandon Stone

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INTRODUCTION

COLLAGE

A N A L O G R E N D ERING

Plan

Elevations

Sections

Axonometric

D I G I TA L R E N D ERING

West

East

South

North

Perspective

STUDY MODELS

Investigations at a Small Scale

Full Scale Concept Models

C O N S T R U C T I O N DOCUM E NTAT ION

Site Plans

Overhead Plan

Floor Plan

Vertical Matrix Plan

Elevations

Sections

Exploded Axonometric

Detail Drawings

Assembly Drawing

Axonometric Drawing

Workshop Drawings

Jig Drawings

Packaging Diagram

Workshop Cut Sheets

S I T E C O N S T R U C T ION

Photographic Documentation

CONCLUSION

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INTRODUCTION

Forest (n): A large number of objects bearing a similarity to such a growth, especially a dense collection of tall objects ‘Forest’ is an extension of the previous semesters work. The objective was to further develop a previous design so that it would become a realized, built structure. The design process began with efforts to relate and understand the potential system in its future setting: Silo City, Buffalo. These concrete masses on the site collect grain, and have done so for decades. The act of collection that was so prevalent and important to the history of the site was an important aspect to think about when developing an initial design concept. ‘Forest’ became an arrangement of vertical members that varied in height which not only emphasized the vertical nature of the Silos, but would collect natural elements on the site; earth, water, snow, leaves. It served as a wind barrier and a structure that provided specific view sheds of the site. The idea of collection and filtering extended to not only the natural elements but with the inhabitation of people as well.

COLLAGE

The collage is an important method of representation that allows one to study certain conditions specific to a project in an abstract way. In the context of Silo City, the opportunity to study how elements on the site could impact and influence the outcome of the design was something that needed to be explored through collage. Each student developed a collage that focused on elements of the site that they were interested in. A few common themes started to emerge that eventually took precedence; those being filtration, collection, viewsheds and lighting conditions.

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla

Drawn by Nicholas Bonora

Drawn by Yaliana Hernandez

Drawn by Aleiya Als

Drawn by Jaidon Ramirez Zeno

Drawn by Jason Lieng

Drawn by Nick Eichelberger

Drawn by Justin Hess

Drawn by Jaidon Ramirez Zeno

Drawn by Althea Seno

Drawn by Austin Wyles

Final Concept Collage

Drawn by Aleiya Als + Nicholas Bonora 7

ANALOG RENDERING

A series of analog renderings were produced to study the atmospheric qualities of light and shadow that the ‘Forest’ would create.

FLOOR PLAN

Drawn by Yaliana Hernandez 11

EAST SECTION Drawn by Aleiya Als 13

WEST ELEVATION

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla 15

NORTH ELEVATION Drawn by Althea Seno 17

AXONOMETRIC

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla + Althea Seno 19

DETAIL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS Drawn by Nick Eichelberger

DIGITAL RENDERING

A series of contextual renderings were developed to provide a representation of how the structure would be placed in the site. They also showed how the structure would be utilized on site, and how the viewsheds would be produced while occupying the structure.

WEST ELEVATION

Modeled by Nicholas Bonora 25

EAST ELEVATION

Modeled by Nicholas Bonora 27

SOUTH ELEVATION

Modeled by Nicholas Bonora 29

NORTH ELEVATION

Modeled by Nicholas Bonora 31

PERSPECTIVAL RENDERING Modeled by Nicholas Bonora 33

STUDY MODELS

Once the theme of collection was chosen, ¼”=1’-0” study models were developed. These models allowed for the general form to take shape. After the group decided on a general form, larger models were created to create a structure with more space and detail. At the same time, full scale detail models of the base connections were being created to create a stable structure and work out weakness in the design. These detail models started off with a simple friction fit connection. This eventually lead into the creation of a substructure, beginning with the connecting block and eventually ending with the wedging block seen in the final design. Some of the full scale detail models also addressed the site and how the design would interact with the railroad tracks. Once the first design of the base, along with the shape of the top was set, a 1-½”=1’-0” model was created of the entire design. This model acted as a major point of reference for rest of the project. It led the group to the conclusion that the amount of 4x4’s needed to be cut down along with the changes in the height of the various 4x4’s. In the end this helped cut down on cost and opened the structure up to allow for lines of sight to be created and the collection of the elements to occur. The group also built a full scale corner of the project in conjunction with the 1-½”=1’ model. This model allowed the group to see the serious issues with the design of the base and the connections inside of it. The problems that arose resulted in a complete redesign of grid that led to the final design seen on the structure.

SCHEME 1

Built by Austin Wyles 37

SCHEME 2

Built by Austin Wyles 38

SCHEME 3

Built by Austin Wyles

SCHEME 4

Built by Austin Wyles

CONNECTION DETAIL 1 41

CONNECTION DETAIL 2 42

CONNECTION DETAIL 3 43

CONNECTION DETAIL 4 44

CONNECTION DETAIL 5

INITIAL CONCEPT MODEL Built by Joshua Barzideh

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION MODEL 1 Built by Justin Hess 47

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION MODEL 2 Built by Joshua Barzideh + Justin Hess

FINAL DESIGN MODEL

Built by Joshua Barzideh + Justin Hess 49

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

The construction documents produced were integral in providing a clear understanding as to how the structure would be built. It includes contextual site information, elevations, sections, axonometrics, a sequence of assembly, as well as a series of shop drawings. The elevations and sections delineate the dimensions of the overall structure and the interior structure. The axonometric drawing provides a closer look into all of the pieces that make up the structure and how they are put together. The shop drawings include details of the connection to the railroad and the connection of the 4x4s into the base. As well as the cut sheets for the 4x4s, the jigs developed for construction and how all the materials would be transported to the site.

SILO CITY MAP

Drawn by Austin Wyles 53

SITE MAP

Drawn by Austin Wyles 55

FLOOR PLAN

Drawn by Yaliana Hernandez

OVERHEAD PLAN 57

Drawn by Yaliana Hernandez

VERTICAL MEMBERS

Drawn by Yaliana Hernandez

NORTH ELEVATION Drawn by Althea Seno

South ELEVATION 59

Drawn by Althea Seno

EAST ELEVATION Drawn by Althea Seno

WEST ELEVATION Drawn by Althea Seno

NORTH SECTION Drawn by Aleiya Als

SOUTH SECTION Drawn by Aleiya Als 61

WEST SECTION Drawn by Aleiya Als

EAST SECTION Drawn by Aleiya Als

AXONOMETRIC ASSEMBLY Drawn by Jason Lieng 63

DETAIL

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla 64

DETAIL 65

Drawn by Jaidon Ramirez Zeno

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Drawn by Jason Lieng

AXONOMETRIC 67

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla

AXONOMETRIC

Drawn by Stephanie Chawla

SHOP DRAWING 69

Drawn by Nicholas Bonora

JIG DRAWING

Drawn by Josh Barzideh

PACKAGING DIAGRAM 71

Drawn by Austin Wyles

CUT SHEET

Drawn by Austin Wyles

SITE CONSTRUCTION

Before assembling the grid on site, a stone foundation was laid to provide even ground in between the railroad tracks. 2x6’s were then placed on top of the stone base. 2x12’s were inserted into the 2x6’s to provide the main structural element of the waffle grid system. 2x4’s. which had side dados were then inserted into the top of the 2x12’s, completing the base. Expansion in the wood on site made it difficult to fit the waffle grid together easily. Once the grid was completed, the vertical 4x4’s were placed row by row. Wedges were then inserted into the side dados on the 2x4’s and into the vertical 4x4’s to help provide lateral stability.

CONCLUSION

The critics were very receptive to the project, having only a few criticisms. The most major of which was the connection to the railroad and the lack of waterproofing/pressure treating of the base. The concern was over the lifespan of the project, with the possible water damage the base might face. The critics were moderately reassured when it was brought up that the structure was sitting on a gravel and brick foundation and that there was no weight being placed on the railroad connections. The other major concern was with the stability of the taller members, as the vertical 4x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are wedged in only one direction and these wedges build up on each other, effectively weakening the overall stability gained from the wedge. One of the critics suggested that instead of wedges on sides opposite each other, the wedges should instead be placed adjacent to each other, providing a triangulated support system. With that being said, the critics were very pleased with the ties to the history of the site, the craft and precision seen in the project, and the overall concept of the project itself.