heart = central square, hub arteries/veins/capillaries = public/private walkways RESIDENTIAL SECTOR 3rd FLOOR to 26th FLOOR
lungs = extensive filtration system
Modules
1 : 2000 STANDARD RESIDENTIAL LEVEL
For ease of construction and the ability to assemble and disassemble, the megastructure will be constructed of pre-fabricated modules that allow for the structure to be packed up and relocated elsewhere. The base of the module is a 7m x 7m concrete floor slab that can be slotted into a steel framework. Both communal and private spaces can be created by using the same base module, simply by slotting the slabs into the frame at different locations. Thus, wider spaces as well as double-height spaces can be created.
digestive process = mining and refining processes
ASSOCIATION OF BODY PARTS WITH TOWN SECTORS
RESIDENTIAL
Artery Sectional Perspective Accommodating heavy traffic (between Capillaries for slower traffic)
AIR SHAFTS
EMERGENCY SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
CENTRAL AIR VOID
SHOPPING
WASTE TREATMENT
MEDICAL SERVICES
RECREATION (ARTS)
HEART
RECREATION (SPORT)
Townhouse Dwelling
SHOPPING
FINANCE SECTOR
SUPPLY & IMPORTS
COMMUNALLY SHARED PLOTS
SHOPPING
BRAIN
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
CONCEPTUAL SECTION DIAGRAM OF TOWN DESIGN AND LAYOUT
DENSE SOCIAL MEGASTRUCTURE
residential to expand upwards when needed
PLACEMENT OF TOWN AMENITIES BASED ON HUMAN BODY
McClelland Lake
New Dense Megastructure
Bitumount Airport
300m
home
300m 4min
home
4min
school
recreational activities
80m 1min
children
300m
Major issues faced by mining towns in Canada are an intense boom in population, causing an inevitable rise in crime levels, and a disconnected community which does not support itself. Running in the background of these social problems are heavy environmental impacts caused by the various industrial processes associated with tar sands mining.
residential towers home
300m
1.2min 80m
300m
300m
school
4min 100m 1.2min 80m
recreational activities
1min
home
4min
shopping/ groceries
100m
school
4min
300m
home
4min
housewife
1min
school
300m
school
300m
400m
home
Fort MacKay
400m 5min
3min
oil rig
5min
cafe/ restaurant
250m
miner
250m
oil rig
3min
Proposed town in potential site Scale 1 : 50 000
home
shopping/ groceries
220m
home
4min
home
5min 400m 5min
370m
360m
commercial/civic/cultural program 2.6min
2.4min
1.8min
shop owner
Athabasca River
pub/bar/cafe/ restaurant
150m
330m 4min
feeder rail transport level home
4min
filtration level processing gaseous by-products
330m
home
4min
office
300m
office
4min
cafe/ restaurant
200m 2.4min
office workers
Highway 63
The new town provides a way for miners to work full time while still having the essence of a normal lifestyle. Working and living in such close proximity encourages social interaction and strengthens the bonds within the community.
330m
330m
200m
3.6min 340m
office
2.4min
4.1min 140m 1.7min
280m 3.3min
PUBS/BARS
home
4min
vertical heat transfer from industrial processes
home
shopping/ groceries recreational activities pub/bar/cafe/ restaurant
280m 3.3min 340m 4.1min 320m 3.9min
POPULATION 15000 4000
mining population (on and off)
8000
family members
HEART
home home
imported workers for community services
3000 Existing Oil Sands Project
Fort McMurray
residences
CONCEPTUAL SECTION DIAGRAM OF TOWN DESIGN AND LAYOUT
Site in Context at 1:50 000
residential to expand upwards when needed
0h 24h
access down to industrial level from upper community level
Mining Group 1
0h 24h
Mining Group 2
Mining Group 3
Mining Group 4
residential towers
12h
ventilation air shafts
vertical circulation element
12h
vertical heat transfer from industrial processes
commercial/civic/cultural program
Communal Theatre Space Axonometric
CAFES/DINERS
FIRE STATION
cultural offices centres banks
SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION CENTRE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
shops boutiques salons
COMMUNAL PARKS
SPORTS COMPLEX
waste treatment
supplies storage
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR B1 FLOOR to B9 FLOOR
School
LIGHT RAIL FEEDER TRANSPORT CIRCUIT
1 : 2000 Basement 1 Floor
access to outer
Floor Plans 1 : 500 Section 1 : 200 External Perspective View REFINERY
1km maximum Heart Central Circulation Hub
WEEK 1
city/industry amenities to expand sideways as necessary
SUPPLIES
STORAGE
medical pubs services access bars to oil rig ground level cafes restaurants grocery police fire sport centres playground schools gymnasium
TRADITIONAL OIL RIG WORKING SCHEDULE
STORAGE
GROCERIES
HOSPITAL
access to town from airport via rail
untouched boreal forest
New Town
GROCERY STORE
home
industrial sector - mining via toe-to-heel air injection method
Existing Town
Showing structure, service pipes, module techtonics and waterborne energy pipes for heating.
RESTAURANTS
home
MAPPING OF DAILY USER SCENARIOS
Water Body
Module Construction Detail Scale 1 : 50
home
2min
home
4.3min
shop
150m
340m
recreational activities
SHOPS BOUTIQUES
home
3.6min
pub/bar/cafe/ restaurant
250m
CULTURAL CENTRE
ventilation air shafts
300m
school
4.5min
200m
1:2000 Heart Level
home
4min
3min
city/industry amenities to expand sideways as necessary
CIVIC & CULTURAL SECTOR 0 FLOOR to 6th FLOOR
BANKS / OFFICES 400m
home
5min
oil rig
access down to industrial level from upper community level
home
4min
400m
We aim to address all of these issues simultaneously. The new town is one that is devoid of cars, with all amenities located within walkable proximity. The population of 15 000 is accommodated within one square kilometre. This high density allows for the sharing of heat and energy, creating a micro-climate to withstand the harsh conditions of Alberta weather. With such a large population within a small area, spontaneous passive surveillance is always available, acting as a deterrent towards crime. Miners work on site and are minutes, rather than hours, away from their families.
Single Family Dwelling
Exploded Axonometric
OIL STORAGE
The school building is located adjacent to the access terminal and is one of the first buildings that is seen when entering the town. The visual aesthetic of the building captures attention and demonstrates how its modular structure creates flexibility and uniqueness in design. The new town provides education for all year levels, and there is a strong emphasis on providing education for the whole community. Miners or other workers can choose to enrol in tertiary courses to gain additional skills.
Perspective, Plan and Section 1:500
WEEK 2
GROUPING OF PROGRAM BY ASSOCIATION OF FUNCTIONS WEEK 3
WEEK 4
feeder rail transport level access to town from airport via rail
filtration level processing gaseous by-products
Miners work two weeks on the oil rig and have two weeks’ leave offshore.
LIGHT RAIL STATIONS WORKING SCHEDULE FOR NEW MINING TOWN
vertical circulation element
industrial sector - mining via toe-to-heel air injection method
BANKS/ OFFICES
4
Group 1
untouched boreal forest
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
PUBS/BARS PUB UBS/BARS
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
SUN
3
1
1
2
3
4
2 1
ground level
ACCESS DOWN TO OIL RIG
1
GROCERY STORAGE
2
2 3
2 GROCERY
2
CAFES/DINERS
SHOPS/BOUTIQUES
1
2 1
2
3
1
3
1
RESTAURANTS S HOSPITAL
2
MINING STATIONS
2
RESIDENCES
3
SUPPLIES
1
3
GROUND ACCESS LOBBY/ C'ROOMS
POLICE STATION
POOL
4
CAFE
PLAYGROUND
4
destination point
1km maximum
1
time stamp (min)
children
SPORTS GROUND
housewives
John Low and Melody Ong ARC 4001
ACCESS FROM AIRPORT VIA RAIL
EDUCATION
1 GYM INDOOR COURTS
TERMINAL
STORAGE
1
FIRE STATION
WASTE TREATMENT & SEWAGE
4
3
3
Group 5
CIRCULATION TO HEART OR GROUND ACCESS
CULTURAL CENTRE
Communal Volleyball Court Axonometric and Sectional Perspective (between dwellings)
miners
Miners work a few days per week but have the same schedules every week.
PLOTTING TIME PATHS ONTO THE TOWN PLAN
shop owners
office workers
The Central Heart is designed to accommodate the large pedestrian traffic in peak hours. The circular layout reaches the arterial paths, and directs the flow into two wide double spiral ramps that provide access to a multi-level light rail feeder transport system. Multiple elevators assist the circulation during heavy traffic. Secondary stairs provide alternatives for people who require to go against the normal traffic direction.
John Sadar “Oil”