CARMEN VELEZ Undergraduate Portfolio
CARMEN VELEZ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CENTER FOR ARCHAEOLOGY | EVORA, PORTUGAL FALL_ 2012
VENICE BIENNALE | VENICE, ITALY SPRING_ 2012
MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY SPRING_ 2011
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CENTER FOR ARCHAEOLOGY EVORA, PORTUGAL
The chosen site is situated where the old roman city wall is joined by the "new" medieval wall. The existing urban conditions along the site allow for a hub of activity to be created at the crux of the intersecting pathways. This open plaza activates the core of the site, engaging visitors and passersby by pulling them towards a place for gathering, and providing them with views into the museum and access to the cafe and library, which essentially open up into the plaza for further integration into the site. The exhibit space carves away at the site and exposes the foundation of the Roman wall, revealing the various changes and additions to EvoraÂ’s infrastructure throughout its history. By integrating the center for archaeologyÂ’s program into the historical fabric of the site, a respectful relationship is created between what is old and what is new. Visitors are then led through a processional walkway down into the lower realm of the exhibit space, where they walk through the changes in time and experience the history of Evora.
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BIENNALE.. city-wide festival of contemporary art, every other year CANALETTO.. every day urban life and architectural character of Venice through paintings seasonal changes of Venice through music VIVALDI..
CANALE DELL'ARSENALE
Why?
- Linear canal bisecting the island of Venice - Visual connection to Murano on the North, and a southern fondamenta on the south - Arsenale.. predominantly abandoned, in need of a revitalization - Proposed program stitches the divided islands back together, revitalizes the area, and adds more program to the Biennale.
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Canaletto paintings gave brief views into the every day lives
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of Venetians, providing a window into the urban and architectural conditions of Venice. His paintings worked with time and showed Venice throughout different times of day and the different seasons throughout the year.
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This in!uenced the approach towards the museum design, which was a structure that made use of natural light. By using sunlight, the interior and the exterior of the museum is constantly changing, along with the views into and out of it, which created a more dynamic and relatable experience with the paintings on display as one travelled along the site.
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Another intent was to minimize the feeling of actually being in a building, which led to the very light and open continuous lobby space throughout the museum. This allowed a more direct relationship to the site while keeping the paintings in good conditions through inside viewing. The use of daylight further fascilitates this, along with the through inside viewing. The use of daylight further fascilitates this, along with the designing of water and land gardens throughout the site. Existing buildings within the Arsenale are proposed to be used as additional program for the museum or for the general public.
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CANALETTO MUSEUM ROOF ANALYSIS
MATERIAL LANGUAGE OF VIVALDI CONCERT HALL
EXISTING LANDSCAPE AND BUILDINGS
1. MUSEM CONTINUOUS PATH
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3. CONTINUOUS LOBBY FOR VIEW, SITE EXPERIENCE, AND RELATIONSHIP TO LAND OR WATER.
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ANCHORED LINEAR PIECE FOR MUSEUM ALONG CANAL
CREATES NEW URBAN EDGE FOR PROPOSED DISTRICT
SEQUENTIAL SECTIONS ALONG SITE/CONTEXTUAL RELATIONSHIPS OF MUSEM TO SITE
ARSENALE WALL - GARDENS - EXISTING BUILDING - MUSEUM - CANAL - PIAZZA - EXISTING DRY DOCK
ARSENALE WALL - GARDENS - MUSEUM - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - PUBLIC PATH - EXISTING BUILDING
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ARSENALE WALL - GARDENS - EXISTING ARCHWAYS - MUSEUM - CANAL - PUBLIC PATH - EXISTING BUILDING
ARSENALE WALL - GARDENS WITHIN EXISTING BUILDING - MUSEUM - CANAL - PUBLIC PATH - EXISTING BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
Piles to begin construction of museum foundation, along with rebar cased in concrete for bearing walls.
Stainless steel beams are attached to Beams are added to span the other the bearing walls to support the roof. direction to provide lateral support Actual roof enclosure is sloped to facilitate and better prevention against wind water runoff. uplift.
Framework of roof louver system, alongThin aluminum louvers are placed. with the backing of the stucco finish.
Floor joists are placed to support the live load.Structural mullions to support the curtain wall and roof, and to open up the building's facade.
Clear glass panels are placed along one wall, while frosted glass sheets are added along the roof to diffuse sunlight.
Interior finish, stucco walls and wooden Masonry veneer is placed on the solid Supply and return ducts are located Diagram showing the actual enclosure beneath the flooring system, and trackof the space. facade of the building. flooring. light fixtures are added to the ceiling.
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Vivaldi's pieces are a timeless favorite amongst many music enthusiasts as well as others who simply have an appreciation for classical pieces. His music became the most associated with Venice, leaving him a spot in the hearts of Venetians. With that said, the program called for a concert hall that would allow for his pieces to be played. The function of this music hall integrated with the occurrence of the -==Biennale when it's in season. The design intent therefore focused on having a space that would be !exible and function programmatically for both uses. The concert hall was placed in the large open space between the Aresenale canal and the Arsenale itself, allowing for it to function similar to a palazzo and have two fronts. One faces the canal where the museum is on, creating a space for outside performance and screening. The other front faces the Arsenale and Biennale exhibits, making an exterior lobby space on the waterfront. This placement fascilitated the creation of two piazzas, both functioning for different uses and at different times of day.
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CONCERT HALL CONFIGURATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Functions for Center Stage
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SERVICE CORES + AIR DUCTS RUNNING UP THICK STRUCTURAL WALLS
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CONCERT HALL CROSS SECTION
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Outdoor lobby space on the water front
Outdoor performance and screening space/amphitheater