David Gerber - 774234 - Chambord Waterscraper NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK
TOKYO JAPAN
SONGDO SOUTH KOREA
CAR-CENTRIC ORDERED GRID
NON-LINEAR ACTIVE STREET LIFE
GRIDDED SMART CITY
Khaos Organum, The project is an architectural exploration to find balance between the unavoidable state of increased urban densification and the core experiential aspect of individual human existence through unraveling the spatial and cultural essence of the ordered chaos commonly observed in Tokyo, and the gridded mess in places such as New York City.
Density: 10,431 people / km2
LOIRE VALLEY
City Block: 80m x 274m Avg Apt Size: 37sqm - 94sqm Building Heights: 35m - 183m
Density: 14,883 people / km2 City Block: No Distinct Block Avg Apt Size: 20sqm - 60sqm Building Heights: 40m - 187m
Density: 16,666 people / km2 City Block: No Distinct Block Avg Apt Size: ~100sqm Building Heights: 20m - 200m
Car-centric.
Walkability.
Heavy Emphasis on the Environment.
Economic Powerhouse.
Strong Sense of Culture.
Smart City.
- City created for the car. - Large blocks/distances and large streets.
- The culture of economy. - Leading global power. - Rem Koolhaas - Delirious New York.
- Activated ground floor levels. - City of laneways.
- The culture of laneways and the hustle and bustle. - Yakuza creating an organized chaos.
- 40% of the city is allocated for nature. - 40 hectare park - 26km of biking lanes.
- Apartments connected to utilities so residents can see their usages. - Communication between apartments/around the world. - Garbage is sorted, recycled, or burned for energy generation.
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
FRANCE
Chambord Grid System
VENICE ITALY
Grid Influenced by Chambord.
CHARTRES
ORLÉANS UNDERWATER TRANSPORT SYSTEM
BLOIS TOURS
UTOPIAN CITIES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT HAVEN
HUMAN-CENTRIC FLOATING CITY
BOURGES Density: 7,909 people / km2
GARDENS
City Block: 39,000m2 Avg Apt Size: 27sqm - 95sqm
CHÂTEAUROUX
Building Heights: 35m - 150m
250m
Density: 650 people / km2 City Block: No Distinct Block Avg Apt Size: ~83sqm Building Heights: 7m - 17m
500m Reliance on Public Transport.
Walkability.
Built on Water.
Built on Water.
- Expensive to own a car. - Government enforces a 10 year lease max. - Most people rely on PT.
- Example of how coastal cities can be converted to a bustling city.
- Most locals rely on walking around the city. - No cars in the city. - Plazas, various sizes in walkways, bridges.
- Example of how to efficiently build on water. - Timber bundled together (with stones on top) as foundation.
Key Moments Mimic Chambord Typology.
Chambord Kit of Parts
David Gerber - 774234 - Chambord Waterscraper
ROOF TOP GARDENS
VIEW FROM RESIDENCE
CANAL - 20M HIGH WATER
CANAL - 15M HIGH WATER
CANAL - 10M HIGH WATER
OLD AND NEW FACADES
SKYBRIDGE MARKETS
PUBLIC SPACES
David Gerber - 774234 - Chambord Waterscraper
20m 15m 10m
20m 15m 10m
25m
50m
Chambord Inspired Facades
Commercial
Living Roofs.
Residential
Civic
Public Space
- Green roofs collect rain water and distribute to the buildings through gray water systems. - Public area for each building. - Inherent desire and benefit from sharing public space with other people.
Level 2
Level 4
Level 6
Level 8
Commercial and Public Space Bridges - Canals throughout the city create the need for bridges. - Bridges also double as elevating the street life into the air. - Connections throughout the city without having to be on the ground increase permeability and connection of functions.
Underground Machine. - Garbage is collected under the city and sorted, recycled, disposed, and burned for energy.
Activated Street Life.
- No need for garbage trucks.
- Canals throughout the city allow for more exploration.
- The heart of the city is found under the city, it helps the city prosper.
- Canals create organized chaos and increased interaction. - Ground floors are commercial/retail and act as one large space throughout the city. - Rethinking what the streets are about and who they are for.
Typical Commercial Level 1-3
Typical Residential Level 4+
Level 10