DESIGN PORTFOLIO
By Destiny S. Conely
CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL WORK (2013-2019)
PS 36 Queens Standalone
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Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project
Lavanburg Homes — NYCHA
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Art Gallery
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Marian Centre Bethnal Green
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Boat House
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Multi - Media Art
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Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers
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PARKreations: Chair Bombing
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The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing
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Complex
Brooklyn Brownstone—
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Ingersoll Houses Restoration —
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Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration
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Station — ASCA Steel Competition
Basement Refurbishment
NYCHA Capital Project
Community Service Project
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Project — Park Now (NPS) Competition
Resolution
Mystic Bowie Library —
East Cambridge Regeneration
— Staten Island Pavilion
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project
Lavanburg Homes Zoning
(2008-2015)
Northwest Urban Site Development
SCA Capacity Project
Baruch Houses — NYCHA
ART WORK & SKETCHES
(2011-2020)
Project
Gym Annex
PS 722X Facade Renovation —
SCHOOL WORK
Kingsborough Community College
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Master Plan 47
Local Motion: NOMAS Design Competition
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PROFESSIONAL WORK (2013-2019)
PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex (2019) Initiated through the NYC mayor’s office, the Universal Phys-Ed Initiative program targets existing schools that have no original indoor gymnasium but have an extensive outdoor play yard. A portion of the yard is being used to construct a stand-alone multi-purpose gym building, enabling students to have physical activity space year-round under all weather conditions.
Role/ Responsibility Prepared and Assisted MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture (MDSA) Principal with presentation projects Created facade system and co-created landscape design Generated construction documents and drawings Coordinated all phases of architectural design
Link: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/01/10/doe-completesfirst-of-new-stand-alone-gyms-to-boost-physical-education-classes Pictured below (left to right): Typical standalone gym annex exterior elevation, exterior entrance, and interior gymnasium (Photo by MDSA) Project with:
PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex - Educational - Queens, NY (2019) FOCH BOULEVARD
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The challenge for a prototype for these projects is to find pervasive “themes and modulars” in the existing building envelopes and develop a standard façade system that can permit adjustments in the design to allow for compatibility from site to site.
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PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex - Educational - Queens, NY (2019)
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To provide such an adaptable system, MDSA utilizes a structural precast concrete panel system that permits modulation and modification of the exterior surface with ease to fit existing contexts.
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PS 722X Facade Renovation — SCA Capacity Project (2018)
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Assisted to project manager with construction administration and design
PS 722X school, in Bronx NY, is design to withstand flood elimination at the existing west and east façades. The facade renovation has GFRC: rain-screen with a water vapour system. The rain-screen is protected by horizontal steel tubes for the existing masonry and new windows lateral support.
Coordinated consultant meetings Prepared cost estimates Illustrated construction drawings
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PS 722X Facade Renovation — SCA Capacity Project - Educational - Bronx, NY (2018)
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Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy
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Recovery Project (2015-2018)
Illustrated Flood wall design, site section details, and site 2D graphics (construction documents)
New York City Housing Authority Bernard M. Baruch Houses is located along the East River in lower Manhattan, bounded by Delancey Street and the Williamsburg Bridge to the South, the FDR and its service road to the East, Houston Street to the North and Columbia Street to the West. The site is 27.46 acres in area, over 1100 feet measuring from the FDR service road to Columbia Street with an 8 foot difference in elevation over that distance. This change in elevation (NAVD88) from +6.625 feet to +14.625 feet straddles the maximum flood elevation during the storm of +11 feet, which is now the new Base Flood Elevation (BFE) for most of the site. This design of rehabilitation and mitigation work for Category 3 Superstorm Sandy Recovery at Baruch Houses strongly resists a one-size-fits-all approach; rather, it requires an approach that is nuanced and site specific.
Coordinated Landscape & MEA consultant design with architectural design
Pictured below (left to right): Key plan and Baruch Houses site context Project with:
Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
Zone X Baruch Drive Baruch Place Stanton Street Mangin Street
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SITE CONTEXT
FEMA FLOOD ZONE (PRIOR TO HURRICANE SANDY)
Outside of Flood Zone Moderate Flooding Severe Flooding
HURRICANE SANDY FLOOD MAP
BARUCH DRIVE PRELIMINARY FLOOD WALL DESIGN
THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) & DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION (DFE) The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is the elevation that bounds any area with a 1% annual chance of flooding; it is the so called 100-year flood elevation. The BFE for any location is determined by FEMA and published in its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Preliminary FIRMs for this site have identified +11 feet for most of the site and +12 feet for the Southeastern portion of the site. Elevations are given based upon the North American Vertical Datum of 1988, referred to as NAVD88.
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The Design Flood Elevation is the elevation above which structures must be located to comply with New York City Building Code Appendix G and ASCE 24-05. For most structures the DFE = the BFE+1 foot. While there is some debate regarding their occupancy classification, we have recommended that the CHP and the Con Edison Meter & Service rooms be designed with a DFE= BFE+2 feet. SITE RENOVATIONS & CONDITIONS During Hurricane Sandy, Baruch drive was below the high water of the flood for some duration, which limited access to much of the site. Proposed site interventions include re-introducing two streets existed before the development of Baruch Houses that will run from Columbia Street to Baruch Drive. Portions of these streets are already driveways,parking lots and paths, and much of the original city infrastructure that pre-existing Baruch’s development remains. These streets will provide access from Columbia Street for emergency and other vehicles in the event that Baruch Drive becomes partly or wholly impassable.
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Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Floodwall at Baruch Drive rendering photo by rendering consultant
Lavanburg Homes — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project (2015-2018)
New York City Housing Authority Lavanburg Homes is a 6-story building and cellar with 95 apartments. Built in 1929 and renovated in 1984, the 0.53-acre Manhattan development is bordered by East Houston to the north, Mangin Street on the east and Baruch Place the south and west. Lavanburg is operated by the Henry Street Settlement. Through evaluation of existing documents, we believe the cellar floor elevation to be +2.25 feet NAVD88. The storm surge accompanying Hurricane Sandy flooded the grounds to approximately +11 feet, submerging the entire cellar at the Lavanburg Homes, causing extensive damage to building systems and finishes. This project required the consultant team to provide flood barriers at all building openings below the DFE,to provide new front doors and lobbies, and to provide new site lighting.
Role/ Responsibility Created and illustrated courtyard design
Illustrated Site 2D graphics (construction documents) Coordinated Landscape & MEA consultant design with architectural design
Pictured below: Lavanburg Homes site context (Photo by NW Architects) Project with:
Lavanburg Homes — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Lavanburg Homes — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Rendering Photo by NW Architects
Lavanburg Homes Zoning Resolution (2017) The site of existing Lot 1 is currently developed with Lavanburg Homes, a six-story plus cellar multi-family building constructed ca. 1920 and owned by the New York City Housing Authority. The site of existing Lot 11 is an open space used for recreation owned by the New York City Dept. of Education. This analysis presents two options for development of Lots 1 & 11. For the purposes of the study, we will be looking at Lot 1 (existing Lavanburg Homes building) and Lot 11 as vacant lots. We will also explore the potential for combining the New York City Department owned lots (Lot 1 & 11) into one. This allows the residential floor area to accumulate a higher FAR by switching the open space from Lot 11 to Lot 1; thus relocating the building along East Houston Street. The two options that are investigated in this report are provided: - Option 1- Lot 1 vacant, Lot 11 open space - Option 2- Lot 1 & 11 combined
Role/ Responsibility Conducted code research, zoning analysis, and zoning resolution Arranged zoning resolution report and presentation Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics (diagrams & plans)
Pictured below: Lavanburg Homes existing zoning provisions Project with:
Lavanburg Homes Zoning Resolution - Urban Analysis - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
A combination of residential and community facility gives an increase to the overall floor area of the building. The Zoning Resolution regulates the floor area for each program by (NY ZR 24-161) Maximum floor area ratio for zoning lots containing community facility and residential uses where the max allowable FAR for community facilities is 6.5 and the max allowable FAR for residential is 2.8.
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ZONING RESOLUTION: OPTION 1 LOT 1: Residential and Community Facility TOTAL OVERALL FLOOR AREA= 80,654SF Base Level: Ground Floor @ 16,113 SF (20’ height)- Community Facility (FAR: 0.7 ) 2nd - 5th Floors @ 11,000 SF each (10’ height) - Residential (FAR: 2.8) Initial Setback: 6th – 8th Floor @ 6847 SF (10’ height)- Residential (FAR: 2.8) TOTAL RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA: 64,541 SF Apartments (Residential): Dwelling Units on Site = 94 Number of Units per a Floor= 13 Size of Dwelling Units: -Base Level= 846 SF -Initial Setback= 527 SF
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ZONING DIAGRAM OPTION 1: LOT 1 VACANT, LOT 11 OPEN SPACE
The massing for this option is a community facility on the Ground Floor with residential use on the 2nd -5th Floors for the remainder of the base. There is a tower on the 6th - 8th Floors after an initial set back of 20’ from Baruch Place and Stanton Street and a sky
exposure plane of 2.7:1. This would result in 16,113 SF of community facility and 64,541 SF of residential with 97 dwelling units. Total overall floor area is 80,654 SF. Another option would be to build a community facility on this site, at the allowable FAR of 6.5. This is significantly greater than that allowed by residential at 2.8, however we understand the owner was particularly interested in maintaining the residential program. Therefore, this option is not included in this analysis.
ZONING DIAGRAM OPTION 2: LOT 1 & 11 COMBINED Additional development options occur when combining Lots 1 & 11. Lot 1 & 11 combined allows for more flexibility, various main entries on the narrow streets (Baruch Place and Mangin Street), as well as a wide street (East Houston), and opportunities for redefining the front, rear, and side yards based on the Zoning Resolution.
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ZONING RESOLUTION: OPTION 2 LOT 1:Open Space LOT 11: Residential and Community Facility TOTAL OVERALL FLOOR AREA = 145,394 SF Base Level: Ground Floor @ 22,730 SF (20’ height)- Community Facility (FAR: 0.5) 2nd-5th Floor 16,072 @SF (10’ height)- Residential Initial Setback: 6th-10th Floor @ 10,465 SF (10’ height)- Residential Second Setback:11th Floor @ 6,051 SF (12’ height)- Penthouse TOTAL RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA: 122,664 SF (FAR 2.8) Apartments (Residential):Dwelling Units on Site = 180 Number of Units per a Floor= 18 Size of Dwelling Units -Base Level: 893 SF -Initial Setback: 581 SF
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The massing for this option is a community facility on the Ground Floor with residential use on the 2nd-5th Floors for the remainder of the base. There is a tower on the 6th - 10th Floors after an nitial minimum setback of 15’ at the wide street and 20’ at the narrow streets. A penthouse is placed on the
11th Floor after a second setback. This would result in 22,730 SF of community facility and 122,664 SF of residential with 180 dwelling units. Total overall floor area is 145,394 SF. In this option, the floor area for each floor above the base, is reduced to minimize the total number of setbacks. There are other options to maximize floor area by providing the minimum required setbacks. However, the resulting form creates a tiered structure that is not desirable from a constructibility standpoint. While the option chosen provides less community and residential floor area, the overall form is improved.
Brooklyn Brownstone— Basement Refurbishment
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The owner of a mid-century brownstone at Chanuncey Street in Brooklyn New York City wanted to create a private space in the basement for guests and social indoor activities. We decided to create a rustic, modern industrial theme to ignite the atmosphere for fun activities. The fire place, bar area, home theatre, and flexible furniture provide moments for all occasions.
Role/ Responsibility Architectural Designer for refurbishing lower level/ basement Drafted and illustrated plan, sections, and interior elevations Coordinated plumbing and structural design with hired contractor
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Brooklyn Brownstone— Basement Refurbishment - Residential/ Interior- Brooklyn, NY (2017)
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Brooklyn Brownstone— Basement Refurbishment - Residential/ Interior- Brooklyn, NY (2017)
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Brooklyn Brownstone— Basement Refurbishment - Residential/ Interior- Brooklyn, NY (2017)
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Ingersoll Houses Restoration — NYCHA Capital
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Project (2017)
Consulted team coordination meetings design
Ingersoll Houses is design to ensure the safety of NYCHA residents and to repair all existing masonry conditions at the building facade. The goal is to provide efficient masonry structural systems and new entrance windows to establish a secure environment.
Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics (construction documents) Assisted Project Manager with construction administration
Pictured below (left to right): Ingersoll Houses key plan and Ingersoll Houses existing conditions (photo by NW Architects) Project with:
Ingersoll Houses Restoration — NYCHA Capital Project - Residential/ Restoration (2017)
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R-1A: Roof perimeter restoration R-1B: Roof guardrail
R-2A and R-2B: Brick replacement - Narrow cavity at building corner
R-3: Brick replacement - Masonry units
R-4: Brick replacement - Full face wythe replacement
R-5: Masonry re-pointing
R-6: Masonry cleaning R-7: Replace lintel
R-8: Replace sill
R-9: Scrape & paint all existing lintels
R-10A to R-10D: Window replacement at entrances
R-11: Collateral electrical work
R-12: Perimeter window sealant
R-13A/ R-13B: New incinerator stack S-1A/ S-1B/ S-1C/ S-1D/ S-1E: Structural repairs (not shown on elevations) S-1E: Typical spandrel repair see
S-2: Water tower repair
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF BRICK RESTORATION
Mystic Bowie Library — Community Service
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Project (2013)
Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics (construction documents)
Mystic Bowie, a musician from Jamaica, desired to give back to his community by providing reading and learning services. The Mystic Bowie Library creates a new and exciting learning environment for the children in Maroon Town, Jamaica.
Pictured below: Mystic Bowie Library proposed rendering Project with:
Mystic Bowie Library — Community Service Project - Community - Maroon, Jamaica (2013)
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Mystic Bowie Library during construction in 2015. The Library is now a community cultural centre encouraging excellence in education and the arts.
CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PROGRESS
Rendering Photo by RKT&B
SCHOOL WORK (2011-2020)
East Cambridge Regeneration Project (2020) Known as the leading region in the city of Cambridge for growth and opportunity, East Cambridge recognizes the variety of commercial enterprise and development through the lenses of Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge Business Park. However, the region does not fully acknowledge its surrounding communities that conform within the boundaries of these new developments. Therefore, East Cambridge seeks to capture the qualities and opportunities amongst the new and existing neighbourhoods by highlighting the culture and identities for redevelopment in northeast Cambridge.
Role/ Responsibility Individual project - responsible for all designs, developments, and creations Pictured below: Master Plan
CONDITIONS OF EAST CAMBRIDGE East Cambridge’s rich area has a plethora of vibrant neighbourhoods with multiple identities, such as the business parks and the active youth centres. Each identity represents a unique character & symbol but functions as a separate entity rather than a unified community. The Council has established an innovative development that merges all characters into one.
Science fair at Brown Field Community Centre
Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge North train station
COMMUNITY is about doing something TOGETHER that makes belonging MATTER. –Brian Sollis
Brown Field Community Centre
Cambridge Business Park
The Meadows Community Centre
According to Cambridge City Council, East Cambridge is the most deprived region in the city; this includes areas such as King’s Hedge, East Chesterton and East Abby. The area is also known to have the highest unemployment rate with a high percentage of population growth; therefore, requiring a high demand for housing and employment centres.
East Cambridge Regeneration Project - Urban Development - Cambridge, UK(2020)
These conditions have resulted in a proposed redevelopment strategy, by the Council, known as The East Cambridge Regeneration Project (ECRP), which connects the characters of East Cambridge, while addressing current issues, in parallel to the city’s overall vision.
Indices of Deprivation 2019
Map of the city of Cambridge
Northeast redevelopment strategy Population growth of Cambridge
URBAN COMPONENTS The initial site research was to observe several urban components, including the nodes and intersections and their accessibility throughout the community.
Another observation was to understand the means of mobility and the connections between pedestrian paths and roads. It became apparent that there were several missing mobile links on-site. It was essential to identify the forms of social infrastructure, as well as,
important destinations that relate to the surrounding community, such as Cambridge Regional College and the new Cambridge North Station. The existing blue/green features indicated around the site acts as corridors leading to the River Cam. The corridors extend along the edges of
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the site as ecological systems and components. The final observation was to examine the existing flood conditions. The flood map identifies
the need to reinforce and implement mitigation measures at the River Cam’s edge. By accumulating this information, ECRP was able to
establish a refined vision and framework for the future.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES The Regeneration Project endorses a sustainable, innovative community in northeast Cambridge that aims to promote economic growth and enhance the social and environmental networks while introducing resilient design strategies.
FRAMEWORK The Vision: ECRP’s goal is to bridge the existing and new communities through economic hubs, ecofriendly passageways, and mobile networks while producing a new social alliance and connections between all characters.
EAST CAMBRIDGE REGENERATION FRAMEWORK
East Cambridge Regeneration Project - Urban Development - Cambridge, UK(2020)
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The framework contains four new land uses—commercial; mixed-use commercial/ residential; resilient residential—located 400m from the new town centre, new school and Cambridge North Station.
East Cambridge Regeneration Project formulates existing characters into collective passageways that provide new means for economic growth and sustainable improvements. Each district, or character duplicated into vibrant communities embracing social and environmental sustainability.
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EAST CAMBRIDGE REGENERATION PROJECT (ECRP)
STRATEGIC GOALS: Promote Economic Growth -enhance, create, and improve employment retention Enhance Social and Environmental Networks -Implementing new green corridors with opportunity for blue infrastructure
LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENTS & CHARACTERS
Create innovate resilient design strategies -mitigate existing flooding conditions from the River Cam and surface rainwater
ECRP DISTRICTS ECRP has created six new districts, known as the new Characters of East Cambridge—Kings Hedges Gateway,Town Centre, Business Centre, Residential Neighbourhood, Resilient Residential Neighbourhood, and the Resilient Corridor.
ECRP MASTER PLAN
East Cambridge Regeneration Project - Urban Development - Cambridge, UK(2020) Each district contains its own identity with varies amenities and features, as well as, a communal corridor acting as a passageway into the next district.
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BUSINESS CENTRE
The Gateway provides a new public realm surrounded by mixed-use commercial facilities and a public transit bus hub for the existing residents at Kings Hedges. Kings Hedges threshold creates a passageway into Cambridge Science Park green corridor, for both pedestrians and cyclists, extending to East Cambridge town centre.
East Cambridge town centre is a beacon for celebrating Cambridge architectural and ecological diversity while integrating sustainable mobile networks in the city.
Parallel to Cowley Road is the Business Centre, which functions as an employment hub for a variety of commercial enterprises in Cambridge. The goal is to re-imagine the 21st-century business park and provide a place for local and international companies.
THE CHARACTERS
Burnley Town Centre
Cheshire West Greenway
Glasgow City Centre
Live/Work in Los Angeles, CA
Cambourne Business Park
East Cambridge Regeneration Project - Urban Development - Cambridge, UK(2020) RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
RESILIENT NEIGHBOURHOOD
RESILIENT CORRIDOR
The Residential district is a combination of apartment flats, modern-day terrace houses, and multiple room units to accommodate the existing and new families moving in the community. This area is surrounded by an ecological feature which acts both as a sound barrier against the public transit noise and a public park stimulating healthy lifestyles and well being.
The Resilient Neighbourhood represents the future of Cambridge by introducing new methods and housing typologies for flood protection and mitigation, such as bio swales, along the River Cam. The existing green fields enhancements allow for surface water retention and detention; thus, controlling the collection of rainwater and water tides from the river.
The Resilient Corridor is a continuation of the Resilient Neighbourhood with rain gardens throughout the public park. A rain garden corridor leads to an existing neighbourhood, which has reclaimed its vacant lands into a community garden endorse by the East Cambridge Community Fund Grant.
Great Kneighton Housing
Pre-fab House; Ourem, Portugal
River Cam in Cambridge, UK
Denver, Colorado bike rail
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest Urban Site Development (2020) Marian Centre is located in Cambridge Heath- Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, next to the Regent’s Canal that borders the London Borough of Hackney. The site is 10 minutes to London Liverpool Street and 11 minutes’ walk to Bethnal Green Station. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The gas holder site, known as Marian Place Gasholder Station, was developed by Imperial Gas Light and Coke
company in the 1820. As the site grew, so did the population density and the need for public landscape features and space. Thus, the city constructed a pond behind the oval as a ‘blue’ social feature for the people in the area.
dwellings of mixed market value. The creative industries are seen as future opportunities for investment and economic growth at Marian Centre. Role/ Responsibility
Throughout the 20th century, the site became the centre for industry and hosted a plethora of breweries, saw mills, and factory yards. Following the 1930’s aftermath damage from WWI, the Bethnal Green site responded to the crisis by constructed social housing establishments that still exists on site today, but identified as different housing markets. The area today is filled with a variety of industrial facilities occupied by the creative industry sector and residential
Individual project - responsible for all designs, developments, and creations Pictured below: Perspective master plan
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There are several dominate qualities that shall remain at Bethnal Green Northwest, but will need improvements and upgrades, included renovations and potential extensions. The existing creative industry offices and surrounding residential dwellings on site shall remain, but will require façade improvements. There is an opportunity to involved the residents into the design process by establishing a community garden campaign to promote civic engagement. The tallest gas holder structure symbolizes the industrial character on site and should remain, as a visual image for the new site.
New Destination Active Water front Creative Industries Link via Andrews Rd. to new area Residential Improvements Area of safety concerns St. Casimir’s Church Existing bus stops Restore gas holder Area without identity Pedestrian dead ends The oval space and public realm Missing cycle lanes Pedestrian friendly zone Meeting zone Commercial Open Space Residential Canal Industrial Social Infrastructures Derelict Green open space Vehicular Parking
BETHNAL GREEN - AREA OF STUDY
PROBLEMS DESIGN STRATEGY MAP
Most of the problems on site pertain to permeability and legibility; thus requiring a need for more pathways and a sense of identity. Since the path ways lead to several dead ends, the site will need to incorporate more pedestrian paths and provide hierarchical features at the dead ends. Cycle lanes need to be added to Pritchard’s Road and be incorporated any new development. A new form of identity must be established, in order to place Marian Centre on the map. OPPORTUNITIES
FIXES AND PROBLEMS
OPPORTUNITIES
EXISTING LAND USE MAP
The site has areas of great potential and growth for the future. The existing creative industries are a step in the right direction to improve the economic growth at Marian Centre. Since the gas holder site is vacant land, there is as a potential for a new destination or social centre linking the
old and new residents, commuters, and workers. Intensification and reinvigorating the existing retail and providing mixed used development at Pritchard’s Road and Hackney Road will improve the economic growth. Activating the Regent’s Canal by creating a water feature (i.e. pond) will be a dynamic investment and feature for the new destination with ecological benefits.
FRAMEWORK The majority of the existing land is used by residential and light industrial developments, which has remain successful over the years. Therefore, the new development should reinforce industrial and residential development. It will be ideal to keep at least on of the gas holder structures as a symbolic gesture of identity for the site. An identity must be established in the District and a new link between the concentrated retail at Hackney Road and Pritchard’s Road.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Marian Centre design strategy (vision) is to incorporate a strong network sustainable community by promoting a diverse neighbourhood, respecting the local character, and connecting with the community.
AIM 2: Promote social diversity between local and new residents and employees through green spaces and public access
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020)
AIM 3: Enforce mitigation measures to eliminate cars and encourage sustainable means of transportation AIM 4: Promote and support economic growth at Bethnal Green AIM 5: Promote healthy and quality environments for local and new residents and employees by upgrading existing developments, while providing new mixed used sustainable developments. AIM 6: Encourage environmental sustainable design by protecting and enhancing the existing ecological systems AIM 7: Embrace the historical context of Bethnal Green The prime area for development surrounds Marian Centre iconic gas holder structure and ecological water feature. Pritchard’s Road and Hackney Road mixed use residential and commercial buildings provide economical support for the new Marian Centre.
AIM 1: Improve accessibility to new development area by upgrading and rerouteing the existing cycling and pedestrian pathways and vehicular streets FRAMEWORK
CONTEXT GROUND FLOOR PLAN LEGEND
The ground floor plan at Pritchard’s Road will consist of commercial retail and a supermarket at the corner of Emma Street. Affordable offices and a possible community centre (social infrastructure) align the main public realm leading to the water feature. A gateway from Pritchard’s Road leads to the new pedestrian zone, while vehicular traffic and cycle access remain on the high roads.
Mixed Use Residential Live/Work Mixed Use Commercial Light Industries (live/work) Town-houses Residential (only) High Street Retail Social Infrastructure Affordable Offices Supermarket Affordable Residential (Rent) Residential (Sale) Commercial Offices Intermediate Affordable Residential Circulation/Egress Refurbish/Renovate Private Spaces Public Spaces Water Features +8 Stories 7-8 Stories 6-7 Stories 4-6 Stories 3-4 Stories 1-2 Stories
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Block Letter Building Number per Block Active Frontage Major Vehicular Movement Minor Vehicular Movement Cycle Movement Pedestrian Movement
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
The prime residential units at block C provides double aspect views to the residential community gardens and the Regent’s Canal. Most of the affordable units are single aspect with views of the communal garden. Open space is provided for experimentation for the creative ‘light’ industries living in the live/work units
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE
BUILDING HEIGHTS Marian Centre density ranges from 3 to 8 stories. Pritchard’s Road has a variety of low to mid density building heights, will the buildings in the pedestrian zone are mid to high density heights overlooking the Regent Canal.
LAND USE The majority of Marian Centre will provide mixed residential buildings including flats, live/work units, and town-houses with retail and commercial offices at the ground floor SECOND FLOOR PLAN
BUILDING HEIGHTS
LAND USE MAP
CHARACTER & architecture
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020)
The new building styles adopt modestly to the original architecture; thus, aesthetically demonstrating architectural balance.
Examples of typologies and building locations throughout Marian Centre:
Residential (affordable)
Marian Centre façades
Live/ work
Residential (prime)
MASTER PLAN
Existing typologies of Bethnal Green:
Estate Housing
Pritchard’s Road Business Units
Pritchard’s Road
Hackey Road
Affordable (offices)
Town Houses
A4 A1
A3
KEY PLAN
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020) LEGEND Mixed Use Residential Live/Work Mixed Use Commercial Light Industries (live/work) Town-houses Residential (only) High Street Retail Social Infrastructure Affordable Offices Supermarket Affordable Residential (Rent) Residential (Sale) Commercial Offices Intermediate Affordable Residential
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers — Staten Island Pavilion (2015) A design build project for New York City’s Park and Recreations exhibit. The team used aggregation modules to build a mini plastic pavilion during the summer/fall of 2015. Process Video: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/oparchitecture-landscape-city-college-of-ny-plastic-flowerspavilion-09-30-2015/
Role/ Responsibility
Collaborators:
Created concept schematic design with winning (in-house) student team (team members Charles & Ermir)
Op.al Jonathan Scelsa Charles Lent Tsz fuz Chenug Ermir Gjoka Berk Erasian Danica Vildoso
Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics for schematic design (preliminary drawings), design development (phase 1 drawings and diagrams), and grasshopper aggregation (phase II construction and assemble) Fabricated, built, and constructed pavilion with colleagues Pictured below: Phase I schematic pavilion (rendering photo by Charles Lent)
PHASE I - In house Student Team aggregation explorations
Origami square game mortified
Divide
Score
Tangent
A1 . SOUTH ELEVATION
2’
1A. Narrow Plan
1B. Regular Tangent
1B. Regular Plan
4’
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1A. Narrow Unfold
1A. Narrow Elevation
1A. Narrow Module
1B. Regular Unfold
1B. Regular Elevation
1B. Regular Module
1C. Wide Unfold
1C. Wide Elevation
1C. Wide Module
1C. Wide Tangent
1C. Wide Plan
2.Tangents and plans of multiple size modules
1. Origami folds to connect modules
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1A. Narrow Tangent
3. Unfolds and elevations of multiple size modules
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015)
A2
A1
4. Narrow (1A) modules selected and aggregated
A2 . EAST ELEVATION
5. Isometric view of aggregated pavilion
6. Plan of aggregated pavilion
PHASE I1 - Studio team reduces pavilion scale and reshape modular with similar concept
Petal (unit)
Flower (component, 3 units)
1. Phase 1 refine into a flower module through grasshopper
Rose (cluster, 18 units)
2. Rose aggregation
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015) Photos by Jonathan Scelsa
3. Elevation of the final parametric pavilion
4. Model of Rose module aggregation
FINAL CONSTRUCTION
Pavilion displayed at CCNY
Pavilion assembled
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015) Photos by Jonathan Scelsa
View inside Pavilion
Closer view of Pavilion displayed at CCNY
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project — Park Now (NPS) Competition (2015) PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project is a 1-3 day process to teach individuals about the Great Falls park’s identity in Paterson, New Jersey plus design skills, and self ownership. Our goal is to help those realize the importance of respecting your environment and nature for a better, engaging experience. This simple chair displays an aesthetic view with multi-usages that formulate spaces for activity and history. NPS and PARKreations will ignite this new campaign for all generations!
Role/ Responsibility Generated Urban Feasible Analysis (ArchGIS) with colleagues (preliminary research) Conducted Community Engagement Interviews with colleagues (preliminary research) Created urban tactics, design build project as an independent study Pictured below: Rendering photo of Great Falls Park in Paterson, NJ with Chair Bombing Project
MISSION STATEMENT PARKreations’ mission is to enhance and improve spatial experiences through tactical urbanism and community development. A group of design, social, and artistic experts form neighbourhood outreach programs and events by introducing architectural methods and strategies.
PROCESS
TYPE OF CHAIR ARRANGEMENTS
THE COMMUNITY GOAL ry histo
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culture
The chair bombing project focuses on simplicity (individuality) into complexity (unity) . One basic chair can form multiple spaces and opportunity for interactions. We want all to understand how one combine with many can change an environment!
A PLACE TO SIT, STORE, AND POSITION
MATERIAL FOR SEASONAL, WEATHER CONDITIONS
History can be shared in many ways. The chair will have many inscriptions, messages that will be seen at various moments depending on the arrangements.
OPPORTUNITIES TO INFORM VISITOR ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT OR HISTORY ON THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH HISTORIC INSCRIPTIONS
MOVE
DURABLE
IDENTITY
3 CHAIR SET UP WITH HISTORIC INFORMATION
ACTIVITY USE FOR LUNCH OUTING & BOARD GAMES
THE SPACE
ACTIVITY USE FOR STADIUM SEATING & RELAXING
2 PEOPLE OR MORE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN BUILD ONE CHAIR TOGETHER
ACTIVITY USE FOR STAGE FOR PERFORMANCE
THE DESIGN-BUILD STEPS
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project- Tactical Urbanism- Paterson, NJ (2015)
(for citizens participating in the DIY project): * PRE- CUT ALL PIECES AT WOOD SHOP(A)
1. Connect two sets of the horizontal and vertical leg with Loctite glue. Follow the loctite instructions 2. Attach horizontal piece 3. Add the Top and Bottom Base (sides only) with glue 4. Add all middle Top and Bottom bases with glue 5. Connect corner support pieces with glue. Let everything dry over night ** Nail or SCREW EVERYTHING the next day
6. Add Angle Leg. PLAN
ELEVATION
7. Screw in Angle to support for weight pressure 8. FINISH 9. Arrange chairs as desire
CHAIR EXPLODED DIAGRAM
DETAIL AT ANGLE CORNER
LEGS FOR SUPPORT
ANGLE CUTS VERTICAL SLATS FOR TOP & BOTTOM
SIDE SECTION
CUT SHEETS
ANGLE SUPPORT
WOOD SHOP MODEL
INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE WHAT DO I NEED? Tools/Supplies - loctite 2 part epoxy - pen/pencil - tape - ruler/measuring tape -1/2” and 1” stainless steel nails -1” stainless steel screws
CONNECT OF LEG & CORNERS
CONNECT OF ADDITIONAL LEGS
Equipment (OPTION 1) -saw cutter -angle saw trimmer -sander -nail gun Material: HDPE (plastic lumber) Optional: Stamper Heavy wood Access to Laser Cutter WHO ARE MY INSTRUCTORS?
CORNER DETAIL
VERTICAL SLATS
ANGLE SUPPORT
ANGLE SUPPORT
Instructors include, but not limited to, an architect, socialist, community organizer, landscaper, company leaders, and design volunteers.
FINAL ASSEMBLE OF CHAIR
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORKS? Each group will have a leader with the DESIGNER GUIDE. The Designer Guide will give you all the instructions. PARKreations will be monitoring the event. If OPTION 1 is chosen, the event will last 2-3 days. If OPTION 2 is chosen, he event only last for one day. WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS? Organizations, city officials, citizens, volunteer, college students,YOU, etc.... HOW TO BUILD The are several leaders to guide you through the building construction process. Most, if not all, of the material will be cut and ready to assemble on site.
OPTION 1 All material will be cut at a woodshop under professional supervision. Make sure all equipment is provided. Also, all nails will be replace with screws. OPTION 2 All material will be prefabricated (cut) before the event. Screws can replace nails, if preferred. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT? The chairs will be stored in a shed to rent, donate, or for collateral to use around the make. The chair should last for a season. The goal is promote the event annually with different design concepts
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project- Tactical Urbanism- Paterson, NJ (2015)
The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex (2015) Gentrification results from neglecting intolerable behaviour and physical deconstruction within urban distressed communities. Oppressed communities lack financial support to accumulate economical resources connecting its cultural identity with its surrounding environment and metropolitan area. Cities reiterate self-ownership in an urban context through gentrification allowing architectural beautification to redefine history. The Red Hook District— a post-industrial neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York— post-Hurricane Sandy redevelopment encourages green infrastructure, durable designs and plans to stimulate diversity around New York City neighbourhoods.
Rebuild by Design, an architecture and planning developing team, implements a marketable design streetscape enforcing local business on Columbia Street,Van Brunt Street, and Van Dyke Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. In correlation with Rebuild by Design urban analysis, I propose to design a midrise, mixed-use, and mixed-income complex with affordable housing units, live-work opportunities, and community services within the Red Hook Housing Complex. Role/ Responsibility Individual project - responsible for all designs, developments, and creations Pictured below: Perspective of Red Hook Complex
THE SITE The site focuses on innovations for integrated design and the buildings will incorporate the characteristics and culture of the community. The housing complex strategies addresses the urban context, materiality and green systems in a hurricane hazardous environment, and how to retain
cultural (structural) identity within a Metropolitan Area. Government affordable housing is an important value to individuals in transitional phases. Therefore, all amenities surrounding such residences should provide resources for personal and financial growth with cultural identity to its city’s context. HURRICANE SANDY FLOOD RESULTS
INCOME BY DOLLAR RANGE
FEMA SEA RISE LEVEL
0K-10K
10K-30K
30K-60K
60K-100K 100K-500K+
AGE POPULATION 0-4
5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24
35-39
50 PEOPLE EACH CIRCLE
LEGEND
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Current FEMA Zone
Flood Zone 1ft - 6ft
MOST
2050 at 13’ below sea level
Flood Zone < 1ft TOTAL POPULATION: 11,293
HOUSING INVENTORY
Rent
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
Owned Vacant
WORKFORCE
Blue Collar White Collar
SITE PLAN
The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex- Residential Development- Paterson, NJ (2015)
LEGEND Site
OVERVIEW OF SITE
Public HousingNYHCA Red Hook East and West Supportive HousingConover House Co-Op Rentals Red Hook Homes Apartment Economic Assets: Primary Commercial Commercial Access Site Commercial/ Business
LEGEND Water Taxi Ikea Express Bus 57 line Bus 61 line Multi Family
Site Residential Social Assets: 1. Red Hook Initiative 2. Day Care Centre 3. Library 4. Red Hook Rise 5. Red Hook Community Centre Infrastructure/ Green:
Industrial/ Manuf.
A. Community Farms B. Red Hook Green Power C. Coffey Park/ Water Pump D. The Backyard Garden E. NYCHA Urban Farm
Public Facilities
Parkway Access
Mixed Commercial
Open/ Green Space PARKING
URBAN ANALYSIS MAP 1: Land Use and Transportation
URBAN ANALYSIS MAP II: Economical, Social, & Environmental Observations
THE COMMUNITY The Synthesis is a mix-income, mix-used affordable housing complex near the river front of Red Hook Brooklyn. The master plan consists of micro housing, multi-family housing, a community centre, a school, and many moments of social and physical interaction and cohesion on site.
NORTH-SIDE SITE SECTION DIAGRAM Micro Housing Communal Pockets Pop-Up art market/parking
WEST-SIDE SITE SECTION DIAGRAM Multi-Family Housing: Affordable Housing Communal Pockets Pop-Up art market/parking
SOUTH-SIDE SITE SECTION DIAGRAM Community Centre
EAST-SIDE SITE SECTION DIAGRAM Multi-Family Housing: Duplex/ Town House Access to Communal Area Parking
LEGEND Community Residential Industrial Commercial
CONTEXT MAP Identity RESIDENTIAL Social network INDUSTRIAL
character
Synthesizing surrounding context
culture
diversity COMMUNITY
Physical Language COMMERCIAL
capital
self-ownership
SITE PLAN
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The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex- Residential Development- Paterson, NJ (2015)
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NOT TO SCALE
Mechanical System Pipe Hole Connections NOT TO SCALE
GROUND FLOOR DIAGRAM
SITE PLAN
A A
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A F G D
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LEGEND
A Micro Housing B Multi-family Housing C Laundry/ Play Room D Green Roof E Exterior Common Space F Interior Common Space G Urban Patch Balcony H Multi-purpose Room
NOT TO SCALE
FIRST & THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SECOND & FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex- Residential Development- Paterson, NJ (2015)
MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT A (1,200 SQ FT)
Steel beam support
STRUCTURE LAYOUT
MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT B (1,200 SQ FT)
Reinforced concrete columns
MICRO HOUSING A (400 SQ FT)
MICRO HOUSING B (450 SQ FT)
Concrete slab lateral support
Reinforced concrete cast in place units
ROOF VEGETATION GROWING MEDIUM ALUMINIUM CURB STOP FINISHED CONCRETE DECK F LITER MEMBRANE DRAINAGE WATER PROOF/ ROOT REPELLENT THERMAL INSULATION VAPOUR CONTROL WALL
URBAN PATCH
BRICK MASONRY FACADE
3.5’ TALL RAILING FOR URBAN PATCH BALCONIES
ALUMINIUM WINDOW FRAME LOW E 2” THICK GLAZING 1” AIR SPACE METAL SUPPORT PANEL FLASHING L CHANNELS 3” RIGID INSULATION REINFORCE CONCRETE COLUMNS @ 25’ O.C.
GAME ROOM
1/2” THICK OSB WOOD
ALUMINIUM WINDOW FRAME
1/2” GYPSUM BOARD
LOW E GLAZING
FLOOR
ENCLOSED COMMUNAL SPACE @ 12’ OVERHANG
WOOD PANEL 1/2” THICK OSB WOOD SUPPORT PANEL THERMAL INSULATION VAPOUR CONTROL REINFORCE CONCRETE FLOORS HEAVY CONNECT WIRE HANGING CEILING FOR HVAC CEILING PANEL
OPEN ZONE
FOOTING
MOVABLE FLOOD BARRIER FOR MARKET PLACE
FLASHING
@ 45 DEGREE ANGLE
L CHANNELS FINISHED CONCRETE FLOOR 1/2” THICK OSB WOOD FOOTING SALUTATION WALL SECTION AT TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS
WALL SECTION AT MULTI-FAMILY HALLWAY
DIVERSITY A community backyard park has many activities for all residents. By combing different moments of interaction The Synthesis becomes an active hub for everyone in the Red Hook community.
The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex- Residential Development- Paterson, NJ (2015)
RESILIENCY
CONDITIONS
Certain resiliency challenges and conditions adds to the complexity of the site. Since Red Hook is marked as a high risk flood zone district, the ground floor acts as a flood barrier. It alternates from being a parking lot to a solid wall, and then an open market place. A geothermal system is included on the site to enhance the city green energy.
Since Red Hook is below sea level Flood Zone at 10’, the ground floor will act as a user friendly, seasonal open market with detention flood barriers. The 12’ high ground level market space will used along with the Red Hook Farms Initiative, while providing flood protection design with resilient vegetation and structural barrier for residential complexes.
A1 . ELEVATION AT OPEN MARKET
C1 A1
ELEVATION DIAGRAM DURING FLOODING SEASON
LOCATION MAP OF SEASONAL OPEN MARKET
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Synthesis: Red Hook Housing Complex- Residential Development- Paterson, NJ (2015)
Red Hook Housing Complex ground floor is used simultaneously has a seasonal market for local businesses during the warm months and a 12 ft high parking garage for the residents, acting as flood barrier to eliminate water infiltration, throughout the year.
C1 . PERSPECTIVE SECTION
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station — ASCA Steel Competition (2014) The Kyrgyzstan Border Crossing Centre site controls incoming traffic from both Kyrgyzstan and China. Each vehicle waiting area provides parking spaces for services and security booths letting qualified vehicles pass the custom examination check point—a central node for all transportation. The Kyrgyzstan traveller and staff worker enters the Centre near the reusable bio swale— a greywater system transmitted from rain water on the slithering roof.Yet, the tourist traveling to China enters the public sector where the Custom Hall and Visa Centre acts as a hub for all travellers and employees. The third floor includes a dining area facing south with a solar wall for heating and cooling ventilation.
Role/ Responsibility Created concept and design with colleagues Illustrated preliminary design, plans,computer model, massing rendering, and presentation layout Kyrgyzstan
Pictured below: Rendering of Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station (immigration border). Rendering photo by Micheal Delgado Collaborators: Micheal Delgado
China
THE TORGUART PASS Since 800 A.D. empires and kingdoms have used the Silk Road to trade goods between China, Eastern Europe, and Middle Eastern Countries. Today, a portion of the road intersects on the Torguart Pass allowing cargo trucks, cars and tourist to enter at the Kyrgyzstan border check point. The Torguart Pass site surrounds a mountainous terrain that produces extreme climatic weather throughout the year. Because of the ultimate snowfall in the winter, perspiration mudslides, and intense seasons, the check point is closed certain hours of the day which accumulates heavy traffic. Therefore, the new Kyrgyzstan Border Crossing Centre will enforce organize traffic, reusable energy, and secured private to public amenities overlooking the Torguart Pass.
THE PROCESS
1. Kyrgyzstan national mountainous poppy flower reaction to weather on-site
2. Building layout influence from poppy flower formation
3. Traffic, water, and spatial filter
4. Sunlight filter
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014)
0’
SITE PLAN
10’
20’
30’
A
C
B
D
NOT TO SCALE
GROUND FLOOR
A Mini visa centre,
B Lobby, lab room, material
C Office, waiting area, visa
detention, staff housing, and animal shelter
room offices
centre, custom hall
FIRST FLOOR
D Cafe and viewing area
SECOND FLOOR
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014)
METAL ROOF SMOOTH SKIN CONNECTED TO C-CHANNEL BEAM
LARGE SPAN GIRDERS WITH WEB JOIST FOR GRAVITY PROTECTION AND CROSS BRACING LATERAL SUPPORT
STRUCTURE MASS
FLOOR PLAN MASS
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE The building roof top collects rain water that generates a grey water system to reuse water on site year around. The water can store at least 1/2 of perspiration during the winter and spring, which will allow at least 1/4 of clean, reusable water. The south facing solar wall will collect heat to ventilate during the harsh winters.
WALL COMPONENTS METAL ROOF 3” INSULATION METAL DECKING I-BEAM GIRDER @ 20’ O.C. 1/4” GYP. CELLING LOW E GLAZING CROSSING BRASSING @ 10’ O.C. ZINC METAL PERFORATED SOLAR WALL STEEL ROD ZINC METAL SUPPORT
CONCRETE 3” INSULATION 1/4” DRY WALL METAL DECKING WEB JOIST @ 15’ O.C. POLISH CONCRETE FLOORS
SOLAR COLLECTION DIAGRAM
WALL SECTION AT EAST FACADE
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014) Rendering Photo by Micheal Delgado
Kingsborough Community College Master Plan (2013) KCC in Brooklyn surrounds Sheepshead Bay, an important water distribution hub near Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. However, the Coney Island eastern shore creates a surface drainage system around the campus perimeter dispensing city water into the Atlantic Ocean. The new KCC master plan encourages strategic water retention, detention, and collection design to promote social activity and a hydrophilic renewable community.
Role/ Responsibility Individual project - responsible for all designs, developments, and creations Pictured below: Model of proposed master plan
WATER (GROUND) Combine Sewer Overflow (CSO) The NYC Sewage System accounts for 70% of storm treated overflow (CSO). The Western portion of Coney Island falls within the 70% of overflow in NYC. Even though the eastern Coney Island peninsula does not accumulate CSO in its region, there are still possiblities of future structural growth that may cause an excessive amount of storm water overflow.
URBAN ANALYSIS: SITE LOCATION
URBAN ANALYSIS: WATER SYSTEMS
LEGEND Hurricane Sandy Flood Free Zone 2050 (27”Sea Level Rise) 2020 (9”Sea Level Rise) 5” Above Sea Level 10” Above Sea Level Waste Water Storm Water Sewage Grate System
URBAN ANALYSIS: FLOOD ZONES
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY RESIDENCE HALLS
Kingsborough Community College- Urban Design Development- Brooklyn, NY (2013)
The objective is to provide a climate and weather resistances site for durability, as well as enhance social interaction within the College and surrounding community. DURABILITY: - Effective water systems - Seasonal/ adaptable spaces ENHANCE SOCIAL ACTIVITY: - Places for exploration - Physical activities
PHASE 1: RELOCATE PARKING AND SOCCER TURF AREA
PHASE II: ELIMINATE BUILDINGS & REVITALIZE CENTRAL LANDSCAPE
PHASE III: ADD WATER FEATURES/ LANDSCAPE ON RESIDENTIAL SITE
PHASE IV: NEW RESIDENCE HALLS
NOT TO SCALE
SITE PLAN
Kingsborough Community College- Urban Design Development- Brooklyn, NY (2013)
Local Motion: NOMAS Design Competition (2011) A village walk complex building through â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Movementâ&#x20AC;?. The design competition calls for a development of a new Ashby MARTA Transit Village, creating a node of local services and community-supporting activities centred on the existing Ashby Train Station. The Ashby Marta Station Transit Village should: -Preserve and enhance the existing corridor design along Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. -Be pedestrian oriented and encourage and support alternative means of transportation. -Provide diverse and inviting self sustaining community services. -Outward oriented and sidewalk/ street engaging development -To be reflective and promote the historic significance of the community.
Role/ Responsibility
Collaborators:
Created preliminary design in student in-house studio competition
Rebecca Ackerman Jared Cooley
Built site digital model with colleagues Illustrated construction drawings Presented at NOMAS Conference as spokesperson for team project Pictured below: Rendering of Local Motion (MARTA Transit Village) By collaborative team
Glenn Cramer Craig Genet Justin Gross Lucas Lantz Hank Mezza Meredith Nash
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE The objective for Local Motion is to promote unity by creating a community core within the site and encourage a sense of local business ownership through economic development. The site will eventually evolve into a central design hub for local activities.
THE PROCESS
1. STREET LINE
2. MARTA LINE
3. CONNECTION TO MARTA
4. MASSING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Local Motion: NOMAS- Transportation Development- Atlanta, GA (2011) North Entrance Rendering Photo by Collaborative Team
The new Transit Village will stimulate economic development by supporting local microenterprise, promoting MARTA as the distribution centre for cultural manifestations, and employing urban framing strategies, while creating a vendor marketplace.
ROOF COMPONENTS VEGETATION GROWING MEDIA FILTER FABRIC DRAIN MAT
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MEMBRANE SUB MEMBRANE
Filt
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ROOF DECK CONCRETE SLAB
PERSPECTIVE WALL SECTION AT TOP OF ROOF
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
Central Core Rendering Photo by Collaborative Team
The MARTA Transit Village will integrate sustainable systems, such as roof gardens, urban farming, and water collection for grey water filtration techniques.
PERSPECTIVE SECTION OF URBAN FARMING FROM GROUND TO ROOF
FINAL MODEL
Local Motion: NOMAS- Transportation Development- Atlanta, GA (2011) Model by Collaborative Team
Art Gallery (2010)
Boat House
(2010)
ENTRANCE INTERIOR PHASE I
INSIDE DECK
PHASE II BOAT HOUSE VIEW FOR MOORINGS (RHINO & V-RAY)
INTERIOR OF BOAT STORAGE SECOND FL INTERIOR
APPROACHING DECK VIEW FROM WINDOW PHASE III: RHINO & V-RAY MODEL
SECOND FL BALCONY
ROOF TOP
Multi - Media Art (2008-2015)
COURTHOUSE IN FT. WAYNE, INDIANA
VERTICAL GARDEN BALCONY
STILL LIFE PORTRAIT
WISCONSIN DELLS
BURJ AL ARAB IN DUBAI
ELEVATION SKETCH
SECTION SKETCH
PRIVATE GARDEN
FLOWER VARIATION
BURJ AL ARAB INTERIOR
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE IN NYC
MET ART MUSEUM IN NYC