Christopher Paulsen
Content
2010-2011
Selected Works
Urban
Market The final solution of a two step process to develop an urban block in downtown Lincoln, NE. This project is an exploration of creating a geometric grid system to define certain spaces for an urban grocery store program. Each design feature is a result of an underlying grid system and unique site constraint.
1/16� Model
Idea
Residential Complex
The stepped solution began as a result of prior group planning to develop a block layout capable of becoming numerous programs. The designated market area is located underneath a residential complex spanning the site. As a catalyst to the design, the first steps included structure and dividing space.
Empty Site
30x30 Grid
Predetermined Area
Structure Iterations
Alter Grid
Termination Points
Step 1
5’ Level Increase
Massing Iterations: Stepping
Final
Plan: Level 1
Detailing an urban market entails exclusive elements unseen in typical stores. Particular details meticulously researched encompass the cart escalator located in the center to transport the shopper and product to the second level sales floor. Lack of parking constitutes the need for the front set-back area. The grid also allows for distinctive mini shops to have access from both the outside corridor and internal shoppers.
Project 4.0
Grid
Market
Entry Area
Urban Set-Back for Unloading/Loading
Level 1 and Level 2 Sales Floor
Structure System
Integrated Glass Curtain System for Exterior Circulation
Exploded Systems
1/16� Model: Process
Urban Seed Bank
Surface I Set in downtown Lincoln, NE, the project uses a vegetated surface to control sunlight and offer various views in/out of the urban seed bank. Mainly set in-between two buildings, the solution uses the adjacent roof areas to allow several opportunities for plant research and public display.
3/16� Model
Idea
Facade Diagram
To begin, the program was analyzed to determine what each specific space needed for sun exposure. In diagraming the program, certain areas were placed upon or underneath each other to either block or expose the room to light. Further light filtering occurred with the vegetated roof surface, closed off rooms were completely covered in plant medium or opened to the sky with glazing. Three materials (plant life, concrete, and glass) gradient from various spots on the roof facade.
Level 2
Level 4 Cleaning Lab 1
Admin.
Exhibit Greenhouse
Exterioir Exhibit Class Room 2 Class Room 3
Exhibit
Rural Seed Bank
Surface II The detailed features of a landscape can only be represented in a few ways. During this project, the entire development process was taken in consideration of a triangulated irregular network (TIN) analysis. The TIN surface enabled a unique way to look at the land and locate new program based on certain elements in the representational surface.
1/16� Model
Existing Site
Selected Nodes
The selected area from the GIS TIN surface site analysis.
Node Arraign-
TIN surface nodes occur at detailed levels and featuresto offer a more accurate land form reading than contour lines. Nodes happen either with an up-facing peak or a down-facing valley.
Public (red) and Private (blue) areas are distinguished by an up pointing node for pedestrian visitors and down facing nodes to research personnel.
Demonstration Lab Plot
Lab Auditorium
Plot
Parking
Lab
Exhibition
Show Area
Lab Exhibition
Lecture Room
Administration
Seed Vault
Parking
Plan view of node selection and relating program.
Nodes are connected with straight lines to identify central intersections.
The straight connections are smoothed into a more readable way to locate paths and vertical circulation.
Clear Existing Data
The site triangulation is cleared from the chosen nodes and flattened for accessibility reasons.
Connect Nodes
Public nodes are connected together while private nodes are connected together. The two types of nodes are kept separate to ensure research space is secure and private but offering visibility to visitors.
Connection Attraction
Landscape triangulation is brought back into the site but following the peak and valley rule in regards to program function. The new surface guides circulation around the connected nodes.
A diagram showing the final floor plate and new surface layout.
Since the beginning of the project, numerous counts of GIS information was collected to analyze the site and surrounding program. Items included in the research for outlying Lincoln, NE included: City Limits, Flood plains, New Parks, Wildlife areas, Roads, Rivers, Lakes, Building footprints, and Elevations.
Latitudinal Section
Salt Valley Green
Idea
Future trails
GIS Site Map
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Plan: Level 1
Exploded Axon
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1. Administration Lobby 2. Break Room 3. Seed Vault 4. Cleaning Lab 5. Germination Lab 6. Lab 1 7. Lab 2 8. Class 1 9. Class 2 10. Storage 11. Class 3
ENTRANCE COMMON SPACE BATH ROOM STRAGE STAIR VACANT GARDEN/ TERRACE GARDEN/ TERRACE
Cracking Partner: Chihiro Isono
A selected building is analyzed and diagramed. The project takes the existing program and inserts a “parasite” program which changes the buildings circulation and function. The parasite is essentially a process that geometrically “cracks” the floor plates and inserts the new function which is a building wide lounge, break room, and kitchen, all while introducing new vertical circulation. COPY CENTER BREAKROOM KITCHEN
PROGRAM / CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
Existing Program
Cracking Floors
Original
New Floor Plates
New Vertical Circ
Floor Plates Pushed
New Structure
Parasite
3/8” Model
Quarry
Landscape
Located in a Vermont granite quarry, this six week project focused on the design idea. The design problem called for a multi-use facility to house
artist studios, residents, and educational rooms. Once the idea and overall proposal is finished, the next step was to introduce the next level of detail: Structure, Mechanical, Systems, and lighting.
South Public Movement
Derrick Island/Peninsula Connection
Center Axis of Derrick Island
The project is given an underlying grid to guide the massing process. Public path entrance
Original grade before human interaction
New land formations Private path entrance
Diagram showing the reclaiming of landscape.
Landscape Roof Panel
Roof Panel Support Sytem
Idea Looking at a quarry as lost ground, the project proposed to bring back the usability of the land with a bridging vegetated surface. The surface would replace the landscape and offer a sheltered space underneath. Under the new roof would be a way to experience the existing quarry and measure its impact.
Structure System
Glazing / Floor Slab
Surface Structure
The next step after the six week design period. This section model shows the residential complex and the space frame used to bridge the quarry. The section represents an approach to occupy underneath a surface. The program is “hung” on the spanning 200’ frame across a quarry ravine.
1/4” Model
Idea The main purpose of the new surface is to offer a connected path across the destroyed quarry site. Once the surface was developed, it was then used to “hang� program while only touching the site in a few instances. A major feat of project was to research and detail how the rooms are actually suspended from the massive space frame. Along with the program, a vertical glass panel weather barrier is attached to the frame.
Hanging Support Concrete, Finished Flooring Support Hanger Bracket Two Channel Beams
Stainless Steel Paneling Glass Panel Weather Screen
Interior Structure Insulated Glazing
RAMP DN
C 2.1 Exhibition Lounge RAMP DN
C 11 Lobby Entrance
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C 2.1 Exhibition Main C 1.2 Lobby Info Desk
RAMP UP
B 2.0 Commercial Use Public Area
C 1.6 Lobby Circulation
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RAMP UP
TRAM
C 2.1 Exhibition Main RAMP DN
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Jury’s Recommendation Featured: archdaily.com Awarded:
(6th)
Competition: Beton Hala A competition project working along side faculty Janghwan Cheon to develop a waterfront center for exhibition, transit and pedestrian programs. Work included digital modeling, drawings and diagrams.
Commercial Use: Public Area, Storage Lobby: Entrance Hall, Info Desk, Coat Check, Office, Restrooms, Circulation, Souvenir Store, Cafe Exhibition Areas: Main Exhibition Areas, Temporary Exhibition, Lounge Areas Multifunctional Conference: Vestibule, Hall, Restrooms Management, Administration, Curators: Director’s Office, Office Space, Meeting Room, Curators’ Rooms, Copy Room, Reception Area Maintenance Area: Repair & Maintenance Works, Staff Manager’s Office, Cleaning Supplies Room, Security Control Room, Locker Room, Lavatories, Ancillary Technical Units Central Storage for Exhibition
Restaurant
Lobby
Grocery
Grocery Pharmacy
Retail Temporary Exhibit Area
Lounge Administration
Main Exhibit Area
Cafe Book Souvenir RR Info Multifunctional Conference
Main Exhibit Area Lobby
Competition:
Busan Opera House A competition project working along side faculty Janghwan Cheon to develop an opera house on the Busan South Korea port front. Work included digital modeling, completing project plan and section drawings, diagrams, and post processing final images.
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