PORTFOLIO : FRANK FUENTES SYRACUSE ARCHITECTURE FJFUENTE@SYR.EDU
160HB
[3S] SPACES : LIVE + WORK + SUSTAIN LIV
SEAM : S3 KALWALL FLOOR TO
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CEILING WINDOWS OPEN DURING SUMMER TO MITIGATE HEAT GAIN.
GREEN ROOF PERMEABLE SURFACE COLLECTS RAINWATER
[A 3 SEAM DESIGN APPROACH SERVING AS A SUSTAINABLE URBAN PROTOTYPE . FOR EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES LIKE SYRACUSE, NEW YORK] We propose a prototypical design scheme for the city of Syracuse, New York. [3S] is a live work space designed using (3) seams. The city of Syracuse is predominantly known for its extreme winter climate and drastic rainfall during the summer. The [3S] design is articulated using (3) seams to highlight special spatial moments. Seam (S1) divides and connects the interior restaurant to the exterior courtyard. Seam (S2) defines the courtyard space by claiming the outer perimeter edge. Seam (S3) connects the public work space into the upper level living space. The [3S] design successfully implements itself onto its site by utilizing (3) main sustainable strategies. This is executed through a thoughtful specification of materials, a carefully constructed water and snow harvesting system, and a passive architectural design.
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Materials Specified: The main materials specified include a Kalwall glazing system that allows natural light into the space, while maximizing heat gain during the winter and reducing it during the summer. Kalwall is a translucent material that comes with built-in insulation. The other material used is a corrugated aluminum panel system. The operable sliding aluminum panels includes advanced thermal and moisture protection. It is durable, energy efficient, and easily built. Because the aluminum reacts with moist air to form aluminum oxide, this creates a coat that then seals the aluminum surface from future deterioration. This panel system has already been used locally and has achieved successful sustainable results in the R-House located in Syracuse.
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SEAM : S2 WATER AND SNOW HARVESTING WALL
Water and Snow Harvesting System: The [3S] design uses the outer edge wall to collect snow during the winter and rainwater during the summer. Once the snow/water has been collected, the underground heating unit boils the snow and upcycles it into the live and work space appliances including the sinks, shower and toilets.
GALLERY
A1-A
GALLERY AND STUDIO SPACE IF DESIGNED WITHOUT PASSIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM
GALLERY
Passive Architectural Design: The [3S] design is primarily driven using passive architectural tactics to fully optimize the sustainable effects. Both levels include a sculptural skylight system geared to capturing the sunlight from specific moments throughout the day and framing it into each of the program’s spaces. In addition, the design allows for operable window panels on the ground floor to naturally ventilate the spaces during the summer while double glazing units maximize heat gain. The glazing system is composed of floor to ceiling windows facing south to capture the sunlight. These intentional design decisions ultimately reduce utility costs for the client.
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SCULPTURAL SKYLIGHT ALLOWS FOR SOUTHERN LIGHTING INTO STUDIO
C1-C
SCULPTURAL SKYLIGHT ALLOWS FOR NORTHERN LIGHTING INTO GALLERY TO SHOWCASE SCULPTURES AND ARTWORK
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S1 S2 DESIGN COMPOSITE DIAGRAM
SEAM : S1 CORRUGATED ALUMINUM PANELS INCLUDE MOISTURE PROTECTION
SUMMER SETTING // OUTDOOR SEATING AREA BEING USED, WALL UPCYCLES RAINWATER.
WINTER SETTING // WALL COLLECTS SNOW FOR WATER HARVESTING.
IDEAL URBAN PROPOSITION
SEAM DIAGRAM
STUDIO CORRIDOR
OUTDOOR BONFIRE
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STUDIO CORRIDOR
OUTDOOR BONFIRE
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STUDIO CORRIDOR
OUTDOOR BONFIRE
PROGRAM DIAGRAM
ALUMINUM PANELS SLIDE INTO WALLS TO DEFINE SPACE.
WINDOW PANELS SWING OPEN TO NATURALLY VENTILATE RESTAURANT SPACE.
NORTH FACING RIBBON WINDOWS CAPTURES PLEASANT SOFT LIGHT INTO THE LIVING SPACES.
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UPPER LEVEL SPACE UTILIZE SCULPTURAL SKYLIGHTS TO DELINEATE PROGRAM SPACE (GALLERY), PASSIVELY CAPTURING LIGHT TO MINIMIZE UTILITY COSTS.
ALUMINUM PANELS SLIDE QUIETLY INTO WALLS USING IN-SLOT WHEELS. GROUND LEVEL SPACE USES SKYLIGHT TO HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANT’S FIREPLACE (MAIN ACTIVE HEATING UNIT).
KITCHEN
SLEEPING
DOUBLE GLAZED SOUTH FACADE WITH OPEN WINDOW PANELS ENCOURAGES NATURAL VENTILATION DURING THE SUMMER.
STORAGE
UNDER GROUND HEATING UNIT BOILS SNOW AND RAIN INTO WATER TO UPCYCLE INTO RESTAURANT ON GROUND LEVEL AND LIVING SPACE ON UPPER LEVEL.
DOUBLE GLAZED SOUTH FACADE WITH CLOSED WINDOW PANELS MAXIMIZES HEAT GAIN DURING WINTER.
STUDIO
18” THICK GLASS WALL COLLECTS SNOW AND RAINWATER TO LATER UPCYCLE IT. GALLERY FIREBRICK OVEN
EXISTING RESTAURANT
STEEL COLUMN ALLOWS FOR GLAZING OPENING INTO EAST LOT, ALLOWING FOR OUTDOOR SEATING.
FLAME / HEATING UNIT
C1-C
A1-A
B1-B
UPPER LEVEL SCALE: 1/16”=1’0”
GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1/16”=1’0”
S3
Nj ),/7(5 PUMPS POTABLE WATER BACK INTO TANK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (DRINKING, TOILETS, SHOWERS, SINKS)
OUTDOOR BONFIRE
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S1 S2 SEAM DIAGRAM
F R A NK F U ENT E S FJFUENTE@SYR.EDU 305/710/1224
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south facing glazing slightly tinted to minimize unnecessary solar heat gain.
passive sustainable green roof implemented.
concrete egress tower externally connected like E3 precedent case study.
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use of curtain wall allows for gallery appropriate lighting suitable to display artwork without harming the art.
gallery formal protrusion redeďŹ nes the origin of the cubic mass.
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gallery rooftop glazing allows for natural light from above throughout the day. room suites formed using the underlying formal grid
hotel suites include balconies, directing views toward the urban landscape.
gallery ofďŹ ce space wraps around inner cubic mass.
minor void carved from mass create comfortable space to occupy for brief periods. secondary entry into hotel.
slightly sloped roof redirects rainwater to rainwater collecting system.
egress tower deďŹ nes opposing site edge.
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north facade curtain wall 100’ informs the public of the gallery program contained.
100’ west facade designed to allow GD\OLJKW LQWR FRORQQDGH RIˉFH space, and hotel rooms. project’s formal composition takes advantage of the corner situated lot.
colonnade redirects individual from street corner to the formal gallery entry.
independent formal composition investigation. image produced using Autodesk Revit.
base colonnade redirects viewers into the gallery space. egress zone reects the reciprocal mass of the adjacent void. local round-lobed hepatica plant species implemented for pleasing lot backing.
independent formal composition investigation.
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