NEAL FRANCISCO DOSSANTOS Wentworth Architecture Selected Works 2015
CONTENTS 04
WORK 01 / MARÉS fall 2013
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WORK 02 / VÍNCULO spring 2014
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WORK 03 / ATUAÇÃO fall 2013
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WORK 04 / BÜCHEREI fall 2014
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WORK 05 / ÖREN fall 2015
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WORK 06 / HYBRID SCALES spring 2015
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WORK 07 / CASÃ TERRA summer 2014
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WORK 08 / UN.HINGED spring 2014
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WORK 09 / PHOTOGRAPHY fall 2014
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MARÉS (n) : the oceans; tidal forces
program waterfront installation developing on the historic beaches of east boston an installation that recognizes and reacts to the tidal flux associated with typical ocean currents. development began as an introduction to ocean systems, building upon typical revetment rock formation which seem so common along the coast line of the north east. the revetment expanded and became an idea from which an installation could be developed by mirroring the forces of the water back onto the site. this design recognizes the tidal flux and grading condition by becoming one with the coastline, submerging itself into the water and the ground.
site
lo presti park / east boston harbor
critic
joshua penn ruderman
fall 2013 5
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d.
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c.
a. b. c. d. e.
earth corrosion bee hive holy fossil coral boston harbor locus plan tidal installation plan
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view within above grade elevation
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deformative progression of massing
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a. exploded structural mechanics diagram b. installation elevation at low tide
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conceptual 3d print massing model
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a. north facing view towards lo presti park b. conceptual 3d print massing model
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VĂ?NCULO (n) : a bond or link; a connection
program landscape intervention a connection of the campus center and historic academic quad of wellesley college through a landscape intervention, acting as a framework for the interaction of students and the creation of a lasting link through the adjacent historic campus. analyzing key zones of occupation along the current campus circulation paths allowed for particular patterns to be defined. the hillside directly adjacent to the jewett arts center accepted an intersection to occur among these zones. the new intersection becomes an armature for unity and interaction to the students on campus. each zone is defined by its relative height and entry into the site, so the design flows across the hillside to open up each side of campus to a unique new center of interaction.
site
jewett arts center / wellesley college
critic
elizabeth ghiseline
spring 2014 15
SUMMER VEGETATION CONDITIONS
C CONDITIONS TATION
GE
SUMMER VEGETATION CONDITIONS
summerVEGETATION vegetationCONDITIONS conditions SUMMER
SECTION CC WELLESLEY COLLEGE 1/16” = 1’0”
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winter vegetation conditions WINTER VEGETATION CONDITIONS WINTER VEGETATION CONDITIONS GRASS
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nealdossantos PLANTED
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nealdossantos
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GRASS grass
MEADOW meadow
MARSH PLANTED planted
MARSH marsh
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2014. 02. 03
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Wellesley Campus Connector Formal Massing Wellesley Campus Connector Formal Massing
150ft
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130ft
a. 115ft
130ft
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a. directing elevation height ACADEMIC QUADpoints b. locating intersection
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HIGH
130ft
115ft
130ft
115ft
wellesley college campus - intersection of old and new
ACADEMIC QUAD
ACADEMIC QUAD
HIGH
HIGH
MID LULU CHOW WANG
LULU CHOW WANG
ZONE ENTRIES
zone entries
ZONE ENTRIES
ELEVATION DIFFERENCEELEVATION DIFFERENCE
intersections
INTERSECTIONS
INTERSECTIONS
MEDITATIVE / EVENT SPACES MEDITATIVE / EVENT SPACES
MULTIPLE VIEWS
MULTIPLE VIEWS
LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION
LOW DORMITORIES
DORMITORIES
multiple views
nealdossantos
nealdossantos
LOW
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elevation difference
space definition
landscape integration
2014. 02. 03
2014. 02. 03
MID
B C
SECTION BB
WELLESLEY COLLEGE 1/16” = 1’0”
SECTION CC WELLESLEY COLLEGE 1/16” = 1’0”
SUMMER VEGETATION CONDITIONS
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Wellesley Campus Connector Site Analysis - Macro Scale
Wellesley Campus Connector Site Analysis - Macro Scale
nealdossantos
2014. 02. 03
nealdossantos
2014. 02. 03
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a. landscape sequence into historic campus center b. 1/16� laser cut topography model
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ATUAÇÃO (v) : the act of performance; to execute
program east boston maritime center east boston has always been a mecca for the transport and trade of goods. this program calls for a maritime center and gallery, in an attempt to revitalize and educate the community. the “digitized” skin is the focus of the architecture, manipulating common material identity in order to create a new type of component easily adapted for use in the building’s envelope. under the guise of passage, aperture, and surface, this studio became a gateway to develop a material that could act and perform in an unorthodox manner. the pliable nature of bristol paper led this investigation, defining a form of induced randomosity based on the site and its adjacencies. the simple mechanics produced through digital and physical manipulation of these components allowed unobstructed views and natural light to filter through the skin as an aggregated system.
site
piers park / east boston harbor
critic
joshua penn ruderman
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fall 2013
stitch hole paillette mesh sheathing
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a.
b.
a. building orientation consistent with strongest view ports b. complete piers park through landscape intervention
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UP
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museum circulation
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service circulation
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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Material Strategy - Components
1 Surface Enclosure
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3 Aperture
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x2
90
x3
x4
2 Passage
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90
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Normative
Manipulated
Controlled Louvre
2013.12. 05
nealdossantos
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3 Aperture
x4
30
60
60
Normative
Manipulated
Controlled Louvre
aggregation of the skin creates view ports to the city nealdossantos
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2013.12. 05
roof system roof system
facade components
facade components
interiorspaces spaces interior
floor floorplates plates
rapid prototyping through 3d printing
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1/32� final 3d print massing model
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main gallery space
view facing downtown boston
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BÜCHEREI (v) : circulation through space; movement
program theodor-heuss bücherei / bibliothek expansion since the fall of it’s wall, berlin has been a cultural hub in central europe; thoroughly attracting a strong attention in contemporary architecture. this comprehensive work clarifies a definition of urban design, through cohesive design research and construction documentation. this schöneberg library is a response to the culture, time, and place of a young city in flux. the formal conceptions of this urban strategy were developed in part as a series of scaled site models, and the architecture derived from the needs for a definitive stance on necessary library functions. the offset glass facadal-panels reflect the surroundings as if they were moving mirrors, and a twisting stairway core guides the occupants up and down the bibliothek’s levels.
site
schöneberg / berlin, germany
critic
joachim dörr
fall 2014 35
2015 BSA academic design showcase winner*
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fillet original site area to create usable public plaza
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bridge street into park with ramping architectural gesture
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main library extension gains hierarchy and retains views to city
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circulation core spirals as an extension throughout the building
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN main library extension
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accessible ramp to street library main entry plaza exterior amphitheater accessible roof terrace main library extension large reading room children’s room / teen space main circulation core private reading space main egress wing
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PLAN - BASEMENT LEVEL
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Double Layer Insulated Glass
11 Dense Thermal Barrier / Perimeter Insulation
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Aluminum Mullion
12 Typical Angle Anchor
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Insulation Cap
13 Rigid Insulation
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Steel Tube Channel
14 Concrete Screed
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Single Layer Semi-Transparent Glass
15 Linolium Flooring
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Adjustable Glass Clamp
16 EPDM Pad
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Aluminum Panel Covering
17 Structural Concrete Flooring
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Bracing Panel for Adjustment Clamps
18 Finished Ceiling Panels
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Typical Four Point Connection Assembly
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
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Theodor-Heuss Bibliotek 2014-14-11 Neal DosSantos Joachim Doerr
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19 Cast-in Slotted Channel
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a. DETAIL D2
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double layer insulated glass
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aluminum mullion
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insulation cap
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steel tube channel
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single layer semi-transparent glass
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adjustable glass clamp
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aluminum panel covering
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bracing panel for adjustment clamps
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typical four point connection assembly
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adjustable length arm connection
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dense thermal barrier / insulation
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typical angle anchor
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rigid insulation
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concrete screed
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linoleum flooring
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epdm pad
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structural concrete flooring
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finished ceiling panels
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cast-in slotted channel
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radiant heat exchange
b.
c.
a. exterior ramp - view of facade b. children’s reading space c. upper floor book stacks & atrium
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amphitheater space
plaza entrance
accessible ramp
cafe
library entry
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studio space
computer labs
library addition
museum storage
circulation core
library mezzanine
reading room
public entry
accessible terrace
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+14.70 PT4
PT4
PT3
PT3
PT4
+13.75
circulation core sweeping core armature
egress core private functions
PT3
+10.65
sustainable louvre system
full composite building massing
+7.57
lightweight glass facade panels
primary concrete plinths offset floor massing accessible ramp exterior amphitheater main building Entry
mep service floor cafeteria & museum
PT2
PT2
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Perimeter Insulation
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Structural Concrete Roof Slab
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Aluminum Environment Barrier
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Typical Two Point Connection Assembly
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Dense Thermal Barrier
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Operable Fenestration
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Structural Steel Super-Structure
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Double Layer Insulated Glass
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Typical Four Point Connection Assembly
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Aluminum Panel Covering
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Single Layer Semi-Transparent Glass (Straight)
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Glass / Aluminum Exterior Handrail
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Single Layer Semi-Transparent Glass (Angled)
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Finished Drop-Ceiling Panels
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Structural Concrete Floor Slab
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Accessible Exterior Ramp Linolium Flooring
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Structural Foundation Slab
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Isolating Membrane / Vapor Barrier
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Concrete Strip Footing
PT4
PT4
PT3
PT3
PT4
+13.75
PT3
+10.65
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2.65
3.06
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- - POURED CONCRETE
- - ROOM CALLOUT
- - RIGID INSULATION
- - SHAFT
- - THERMAL BARRIER
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- - FLOORING MATERIAL
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13.16
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D1 A400
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2
Sun shading device refrenced and interior heating scheme worked out for every floor.
10.11.14
HTW Cooperation Partner - Raphael Kube
DETAIL SECTIONS
Neal DosSantos Joachim Doerr
Scale - 1:50 1m
5m
A
A200
- - POURED CONCRETE
- - ROOM CALLOUT
- - RIGID INSULATION
- - SHAFT
- - THERMAL BARRIER
- - STAIR BREAK
- - FLOORING MATERIAL
-3.25
2.23
2.53
2.28
2.58
2.09
-3.64
3.81
8.43
3.30
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3.46 3.20
4.96
1.41
2.28
5.83
7.37 1.19
7.22 1.19
6.19
5.48
0.65
6.56
7.37
7.39
26.06 33.52
10m
- - COLUMN GRID
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Description
Exterior glass type chosen, mechanical system location determined.
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2.27
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5.76
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2.42
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+3.65
2.42
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3.11
3.21
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2.88
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6.12
6.41
4.35
a.
Description
Date
1
Exterior glass type chosen, mechanical system location determined.
20.10.14
2
Sun shading device refrenced and interior heating scheme worked out for every floor.
10.11.14
HTW Cooperation Partner - Raphael Kube
Theodor-Heuss Bibliotek 2014-14-11
DETAIL SECTIONS
Neal DosSantos Joachim Doerr
Scale - 1:50 1m
2.53
2.58
No.
37
2.48
5.57
DETAIL SECTION A-A
5m
A201
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3.81
5.23
1.19
3.30
3.37
4.29
4.00
1.19
14.08 1.41
5.83
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4.52 10.41
5.48
7.37
6.12 4.15
7.39
30.61
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a. 1:100 detail transverse section b. 1:200 model - 3d printed core
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a. long exposure night rendering from street b. view within the main circulation core
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Ă–REN (n) : a collapse or decline; ruins
program istanbul archaeological museum this project responds to the height of taksim square as the political, economic, and social heart of istanbul, forming in resonance on the mouth of the bosphorus. this sequence of the city is comprised wholly of the influences of culture, density, history, topography, and water. these aspects form the life and story of all those that experience such a city stuck in time. the sequence of the city is encompassed in one last gesture that completes the pathway from taksim square to the sea. in reflection of the life of the city of istanbul, the architecture that results is representative of the history of the city and the middle east in its entirety. as a museum of archaeological history, this project houses massive relics in a disparate state, saving them, restoring them, and showcasing them to the world. the resultant architecture is one fully intertwined with the history of istanbul at the center of europe and asia.
site
tophane-i amire / istanbul, turkey
critic
weldon pries 49
fall 2015
3 1
2
4
7 5
6
8
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DOCK LEVEL PLAN primary galleries
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
new landscape extension existing art museum seafood market accessible pier level public cafeteria space service / kitchen area primary circulation core gallery spaces archaeological exhibition
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2
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site force vectors flow from the city into the water
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preliminary massing derived upon site axis organization
2
main massing elements oriented towards the golden horn
3
calibration of mass in relation to program and hierarchy
4
a.
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b. a. site plan and context of the Istanbul golden horn b. view within primary archaeological gallery
taksim square
urban life
topography
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the bosphorus
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perspectival section through main archeological space
a.
a.
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b. a. 1:40 CNC milled & 3D printed istanbul site model b. views extend towards the historic golden horn
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light reflecting exterior skin system
light-weight skin supportive structure
non-reflective facade enclosure
archaeological support private building functions
atrium level galleries main entry and cafeteria
primary concrete plinths seafood markets
accessible ramp circulation for museum
elevated dock and structure archaeological ruins
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view moving towards the docks & market
long exposure night rendering from water
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HYBRID SCALES : an investigation into super-tall living
program super-tall residential and hotel towers aiming to create a vibrant urban center that reinvigorates the government service center and its neighborhood, this proposal introduces circulation paths through the site and activates its perimeter and center with publicoriented programs. these strategies across scales transform the complex into a verdant center enriched by many activities. the super-tall hotel tower becomes a dynamic representation of scale at the level of the city, and that of the occupant. the long faces of the tower were subdivided into a unit grid, which was then extruded based on formulas that attributed green balcony space and indoor space accordingly. every unit was aggregated successively, so that each resident is offered a unique experience in the boston skyline.
site
government service center / boston
critic
carol burns, mark pasnik
spring 2015 61
2015 design excellence award recipient*
rooms = 370
tower + existing retrofit
total g.s.f. = +275.000
rooms = 564
rooms = 445
tower + lease out
total g.s.f. = +300.000
f.a.r. = 3.4
+10
+580’
tower + full addition
+580’
+470’
total g.s.f. = +510.000
f.a.r. = 4.1
+10
us1
1A +204’
+204’
+204’
3A
1A
370
6
f.a.r. = 3.6
rooms = 564
rooms = 445
tower + lease out
total g.s.f. = +300.000
f.a.r. = 3.4
tower + full addition
total g.s.f. = +510.000
f.a.r. = 4.1
3A
+580’
+10
+580’
+10
+204’
+204’
a. city view
city view
urban greenscape
total g.s.f. = +568,940
f.a.r. = 4.0
typical hotel
typical hotel
+580’
government service center
gsc
combine typologies
combine typologies
new public portal
new public portal
views + greenscape
view + greenscape
+380’
b. urban access
total g.s.f. = +568,940
f.a.r. = 4.0
+580’
+380’
a. tower urban concept diagrams b. the heroic concrete of the government service center
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+- 658.50' TOP OF SLAB +- 626.50' FLOOR 50
+- 505.00' FLOOR 40
+- 384.50' FLOOR 30
+- 262.00' FLOOR 20
+- 141.50' FLOOR 10
+- 77.00' FLOOR 5
+- 0.00 GROUND
64 10’
50’
120’
a.
bathroom / closet closet
bathroom /
bathroom // bathroom closet closet
service core core service
b
-- 665 665sfSF
exterior facing exterior facing shower shower
bedroom within bedroom within extrusion extrusion
A
-- 572 572sfSF
typical hotel units
model unit A scalar breakdown of skyscraper unit aggregation a. model unit B two new landmark buildings rising over boston b. - service core
- free of core
b.
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50' - 0"
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B 22' - 0"
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unit type A
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unit type B
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main hallway
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elevator lobby
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egress stair
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green balcony
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panoramic view
26' - 3"
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b. a. view from staniford street showing facade aggregation b. each unit offers unrivaled views of boston
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renovated interior of the government service center
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> The circulation pattern of the Government Service Center exists as a twisting relief to its dominant architecture. By isolating the stair itself, once can define the monents which are created on the street-face as well as in the exterior courtyard. > Further analysis of sector six allows for the building to be understood as a whole, specifically in the context of its relationship to Rudolph’s sculptural stair. By slicing the model and pulling up its exterior, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of the Government Service Center.
>A UPPER LAYERING CUTAWAY >B FULL SEQUENCE OF CIRCULATION
government service center upper layer removal a. full sequence of existing stairway circulation b. section through existing gsc void - converted to lobby c. EXPLODED SECTIONAL AXONOMETRIC
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GOVERNMENT SERVICE CENTER (1971) PAUL RUDOLPH SECTOR SIX
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a. new vibrant central courtyard b. a dynamic addition to boston’s skyline c. view looking up the aggregated facade
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CASĂƒ TERRA (n) : built within the earth; enveloped
program artist’s residence and studio the landscape of jamaica plain is indicative of a true retreat in a dense urban setting. for an installation artist and his work, the landscape is representative of what is and what could be through intuition in the most dramatic sense. the formal conceptions of this personal work are derived from the rolling hills on which the site is situated. the residence overlooks jamaica plain, and sweeping motions along the hillside follow the path of the sun as it moves over boston. much of the home is buried, and sunlight leaks in from above to create a subtle atmosphere. the residence is ultimately divided into space for living, space for working and producing, and space devoted to the fostering of inspiration.
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A New School of Music Massing Studies - Sited
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office space
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concourse
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outdoor terrace
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living space
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artist studio
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lofted gallery
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forested area willow pond existing building site area flood area wailds pond trail circulation vehicular circulation
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circulation
accessible terrace
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library
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entry court
artist studio
guest room
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art gallery
bedroom suite
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UN.HINGED : pivoting the wall to unleash the site
program north end copps hill performance park this competition focused on the revitalization of the boston copps hill community, by activating the north end flights. neglected for too long, this built urban path is in need of a spatial and programmatic intervention to energize the excitement of the community. un.hinged unleashes the site through pivoting gestures in order to create a strong interface between site and community. the pivoting gesture invites views across the site, encouraging fluid movement from the neighborhood through the heart of the flights. the site itself was pushed and pulled in an effect to draw the existing street and recreational life of the neighborhood into the new performance spaces.
project team
matt arsenault neal dossantos
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view of boston from the green roof
green roof
performance pavilion
retractable facade
plaza / public market
ada compliant ramp
buttressed retaining wall
access to street
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bathroom pavilion covered performance
tiered green space open green space
b. outdoor performance circulation
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view looking into new park proposal
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PHOTOGRAPHY selected photography: study abroad 2014
information as part of a competitive entry study abroad sequence, I traveled during my senior year to seven different countries and nineteen cities across central and western europe. with my digital camera, I documented my experiences through experiential photography and a desire to capture the those moments in my life. the following photographs and images are representative of my experiences abroad in berlin, as well as my travels throughout europe.
using my digital camera
as a tool, these photos are a sample of my design philosophy; crafting composition through aperture, and understanding the spirit of each individual subject. the following photographs are a body of work that is a true depiction to where I have been, what I have seen, and the experiences I have had.
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norwegian national opera and ballet oslo, norway nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G vr
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memorial to the murdered jews of europe berlin, germany nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G vr
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ARoS aarhus art museum olafur eliasson installation aarhus, denmark nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G vr
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via dei fori imperiali roman colosseum rome, italy nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G vr
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le grande louvre paris, france nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G vr
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reunification 25th anniversary berlin, germany nikon D3200 af-s dx nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
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NEAL FRANCISCO DOSSANTOS T. 508. 287. 1593 nealdossantos@gmail.com www.nealdossantos.com