subSUMMIT
SITE EXTENTS
CIRCULATION AXES
TRANSITIONAL SPACES
FIRST LEVEL
MASSING CONTINUATION
SECOND LEVEL
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
ANGULAR ROOF
LIGHT
VIEWS
LANDSCAPE
subSUMMIT
SECTION A
3 T.O. ROOF +23.20
5.9
ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION
POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS
GROUND LEVEL
FIRST LEVEL
LEVEL 2 +17.30
GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING
9.4
3
ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:10
STEEL JOINT PLATE REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER
1.0
FIRST LEVEL // 1:250
GROUND LEVEL // 1:250
GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN
4
14.3
GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN
POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR
LEVEL 1 +7.90
PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM 4.9
Between the sea and the mountains, subSUMMIT serves the community of the historic port city of Genoa. The project features open air market space, pop-up restaurants, a culinary school, and terrace views that span the entire city. Utilizing a glulam wood primary structure, the building is a striking example of sustainable building practice to expand its programmatic use as a cultural food hub for the city. The translucent, angular roof structure mimics the mountainous sightlines of Genoa, providing interior shade or external views where necessary. Whether shopping, eating, or simply enjoying the views, the experience of subSUMMIT is visually striking, tastefully elegant, and powerfully momumental.
WOOD PANEL CLADDING
GRADE +3.00
2
GLULAM MULLION FRAME
SITE EXTENTS The long and narrow nature of the site, coupled with a small buildable area presents a unique challenge.
CIRCULATION AXES Three breezeways splitting the site against the established horizontal axis of the waterfront creates a natural permeability on the ground floor.
TRANSITIONAL SPACES Spaces for gathering and spatial transition occur as the result of splitting the ground floor.
FIRST LEVEL The voids of the ground level massing continue into the floor plates above.
MASSING CONTINUATION The ground floor massings continue through the first level, establishing the major programmatic spaces, while also leaving large areas for gathering and circulation.
SECOND LEVEL The void established on the lower floors continues through the second level establishing a light cavity that transcends the building.
VERTICAL CIRCULATION Two sets of stairs wrapping the building from the central exterior space, along with two elevators allow for maximum accessibility.
ANGULAR ROOF The angular nature of the roof structure connects the separate massings, maximizes the reception of natural light, and provides sound protection from the road.
LIGHT The geometry of the angular roof, coupled with materiality and the permeability of the building form maximizes the reception of natural light throughout the day.
VIEWS The second level terrace provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area while the central void and additional terraces allow views of the Ligurian Sea.
LANDSCAPE Green spaces created by the natural geometry of the site bring some life to an area otherwise devoid of green.
subSUMMIT A unique yet fitting addition to the Port of Genova.
GROUND LEVEL // 1:250
FIRST LEVEL // 1:250
SECOND LEVEL // 1:250
ROOF PLAN // 1:250
SECTION A // 1:50
3
5.9
T.O. ROOF +23.20
9.4
LEVEL 2 +17.30
1.0
14.3
4
4.9
LEVEL 1 +7.90
GRADE +3.00
2
3 T.O. ROOF +23.20
5.9
ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION
POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS LEVEL 2 +17.30
GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING
9.4
3
ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:10
GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN
14.3
4
STEEL JOINT PLATE
1.0
REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER
GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN
POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR
LEVEL 1 +7.90
4.9
PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM WOOD PANEL CLADDING 2
GRADE +3.00
1
WALL SECTION SCALE: 1:100
2
COLUMN TO FOOTER JOINT SCALE: 1:30
4
GLAZING MULLION DETAIL SCALE: 1:8
GLULAM MULLION FRAME
GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN
STEEL JOINT PLATE REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER
2
COLUMN TO FOOTER JOINT SCALE: 1:20
POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR
ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION
POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS
GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING 3
ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:4
GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN
PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM WOOD PANEL CLADDING
4
GLAZING MULLION DETAIL SCALE: 1:4
GLULAM MULLION FRAME
SECTION B // 1:100
SECTION C // 1:250
PROGRAM: Greeting:
Open Market: Loading Dock: Culinary School: Restaurant: Food Hub: Event Space Terrace:
171 m2
461 m2 128 m2 205 m2 260 m2 377 m2 387 m2 537 m2 2,526 m2
POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS The roofing material is a translucent polycarbonate paneling system that meets the angular roof system. The translucency creates a sustainable impact on the building by reducing energy output to heat and light the space. The translucency provides a muted source of natural light entering the entire building.
GLULAM CLT FRAMING The primary and secondary structure of the building is entirely framed in a laminated wood system that is sustainably preferred in comparison to steel, concrete, or other structural systems. The warm tone of the wood provides an inviting and comforting atmosphere within the spaces, suitable for a community market and food hub.
PYRAMIDAL GLASS The main, double-height space of the building which serves as a social food hub with pop-up vendor spaces is framed by a pyramidal glass facade system. The system acts as a feature wall for the 10-meter high space, casting brilliant shadows across the space at all times during the day. The space is wrapped by an exterior stairway to continue the feel of an indoor-outdoor building, between programmed spaces and open-air terraces.