Hedy Lemus Bird Architecture Portfolio
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architectural reseach center Prague, a city that was founded more than 12th centuries ago, has developed tremendously in architecture and design, passing by almost all time periods. This creates a mixture of architecture and styles, where anybody that loves design would be fascinated to explore. But, what happen when the people want to access that information? Is it available? Is there a place were we can research, learn, develop, explore, and experiment? Research is an architectural center created for the exploration of design. Each space is made so that the user can spend their time studying, researching, developing a new products, new materials, reading, etc. The building is packed with libraries, workshops, classrooms, working spaces, exhibition spaces, lounge areas, and many other corners that help a person develop their ideas, as well as learning and getting informed from the past..
what is research in architecture?
research by getting informed, studying, reading.
research does not only mean submerging into books and readings, it can also mean experimentation, creation, thinking, learning, and collaboration.
research by designing, co-working, analysing.
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research by showcasting, getting feedback, inspiring others
research by experimenting, creating, making.
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of the site into 9 main elements (library, workshop, office, classroom, research, open space, exhibition, coffee shop, and auditorium)
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SPECIAL SPACES
the core as the staircase, circulation, and library.
the front coffee shop as a reception, entry, and mingle space.
the “office� spaces as working areas, research, experimentation, and study spaces.
a workshop that merges the learning, research, and experimentation.
Is it a stair case, or a library? why not both The staircases act as the heart of the building. They are designed not only for vertical circulation, but also as the main library of the center. The building experience gets enhanced by stepping inside of one of the libraries, where visitors can gather and collect books, building materials, articles, magazines on their way up the floors.
bitmap facade The facade is made of a double skin structure, where the first skin is a full curtain glass wall and the second skin is a metal sheet bit map cut facade. Together, they create the facade structure, filter the light, and add a character to the building.
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The two facades are separated by 1.1m gap. This distance allows the possibility for a person to access the area. This is intended so that the guests feel a full experience with the facade and that they can see the technology behind it, as well as understanding how the structure functions.
the creative cover of the building, filtering light and attractive views.
a research space; grab the information you need and sit comfortably to research, study and brainstorm
a creative space; gallery, showcase, library, workshop, coffee shop.
the building is wrapped in a glazed facade, permitting the entrance of natural lighting and ventilation
a production space; machinery, CNC routers, wood shop, laser-cutter.
the building is in constant activity in all floors, promoting design learning, education and experience.
URBAN_bridges
Holesovice urban connections Previously an industrial and secluded area, Holesovice neighborhood in Prague is the home to some of the most creative ideas and a place where artist and business leaders gather, live, work and create. Its location, being one of its greatest advantages, can be easily identifies from a map due to its island looking shape wrapped by the Vltava river. A downside about this, however, is that it is isolated and not well connected with the rest of Prague. Connection and accessibility are key points in order to urbanize and increase the growth of a neighborhood. But, how to make an area grow without loosing its community identity and style? how to provide connections targeted, not to big masses, but to existing communities and neighbors? how to provide a direct and smart access to an area that has plenty of potential but its semineglected? Urban bridges. The Urban bridges have several purposes. Besides providing connection between point A and point B and easing access from and to Holesovice, they are also designed to created an experience for the user; one that is made for the local community and with the purpose to increase interactions.
Landscape Bridge Market Bridge
BRIDGE A urban parks The first proposed bridge is a combination of connecting paths and existing lands.Its experience starts at an empty lot in and street intersection, with potential for development of its landscape and surrounding areas, From there, the bridge extends, simulating a snake shape and elevating up to 6 meters over the Vltava River. The bridge has three break stops at different location, creating an experience on and off itself. The Landscape Bridge, besides providing access from Holesovice to Karlin, also merges and creates a unique connection between the river and the land.
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BRIDGE B market bridge Starting off out of an extension of the existing market, Prazska Trznice, and expanding over the river, the bridge overpasses Stanice Island to terminate into Karlin. The Market Bridge creates a connection full of experiences and activities and, given its long expansion, it gives the opportunity for the users to have several phases and feelings while crossing, Weather it is shopping, strolling through the bridge, eating, taking advantage of the river and its activities, or just going to appreciate the view, the Market connects and explodes the potential of local commerce of the area.
The flexible interior allows reorganization as needed, depending on the purposes of the space. The lightweight facade provides a floor-to-ceeling open windows, maximizing views and allowing ventilation and lighting filtration. It versatily designs allows for the bridge to be operating all-year-round, despite the weather changes throught the seasons; making it an Prague main attraction.
FERRY_tower
SF’s ferry terminal station San Francisco is one of the top prime destinations for living, working, exploring and enjoying. It is home of top sports team of the area, one of the most touristic cities in the U.S. and a major business and economic hub for the entire region. The assignment was to design a high-rise tower that would fit with the lifestyle of the city as well as supporting its main needs. To archieve this, we went into deep analysis of to what is some of the main things we can tackle, and base on that, determine the location, form and use of the building. What if we think of one major quality and one major problem, and base the design concept around that? One of the main features of San Francisco is its beloved Bay and the connection its citizens and buildings have with the water; One of the major problems in the city is the traffic, as many commuters and workers from cities around, travel to San Francisco everyday for work or leisure purposes; How to combine these two statements together and design around it? Ferry terminal Tower. The Ferry Tower is intended to be the central port connection with San Francisco and the surrounded areas. Besides providing direct connection to the city, it also takes advantage of the water and the strategic location to provide features such as good views, great experiences, and cultural immersion.
SITE: Mission Bay The tower is located at the Mission Bay, an area in process of development and with great potential and opportunity to think of way of connecting San Francisco with the rest of the surrounding areas. This district contains several factors - business offices, UCSF Campus, Oracle Park, the upcoming Golden State Warriors new stadium, and close connection with the downtown area - which allowed us to achieve the goals with this specific building. The building is strategically located at Pier 40, providing accessibility and an entry port to this forgotten, yet developing area in San Francisco. It will serve, not only as a ferry terminal, but also it will create a big percentage of affordable housing for students and workers around, as well as the home of the terminal headquarters and other co-working and starts hubs.
The building block is made out of concrete and glass panels nicely wrapped by a waffle structure, filtering sunlight, controlling ventilation and providing shading maxifying the energy and sustainability aspect of it all.
the building base, hosting the terminal, will be complemented by a green roof element, hosting more than 40 species of flora and allowing the users to experience and enjoy the site.
green roof growing media filter sheet retention mat drain mat xeps insulation reinforced membrance substrate
waffle structure
waffle structure
protection from west and southern light
structural glazing Facade System with opening for air ventilation
the structure is nicely design to provide light filtering, control ventilation, and naturally adjust the heat and cooling systems
coated aluminium cladding vertical window frame
outriggers post tension
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Public Exploratory open to visitors to enjoy the unique views
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UCSF Residence for UCSF students, Terminal headquarters & private
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UCSF Residence for UCSF students, Terminal headquarters & private The tower is a mix of commercial, residential, and office spaces, creating a smooth circulation and a multi-used dynamics with a co-working/ co-living mindset
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KARLIN_containers
Shipping containers concept design Karlin Containers is a development project of a multifunctional building serving daily to Cesky Drahy. The concept is directly related to the usage of counters as a architectural element. The container complex would fit to the surrounding areas of Karlin that is historically characterized to be an industrial area with an exponential development of new commercial and residential areas. The project is an intersection between Pernerova street, a natural slope full of nature and the train railways. The placement of the containers is optimal for the users to enjoy this interesting location
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The project ha a multi-functional space placed in the containers. In the program is included an Information center for the Czech railway station, composed by a training center. This complex would also have a coworker space area and a cafe with the purpose of being a meeting point for general public that will allow them to consume while enjoying the surrounding site. It is is designed over 2 types of shipping containers, a 40’ Hi-Cube External, with dimensions of 12.19mx2.44mx2.90, and a 20’ Hi-Cube External, with dimensions of 6.06mx2.44mx2.90m
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the proposal has two phases: option A, being a more minimalistic, reduced options, with more opportunities to play with the landscape and the outdoor space, and option B, a more condense proposal, taking advantage of the site and taking into consideration the long cold months where indoor spaces are more appreciated. Both options are adaptable and changeable depending on need and program, and create a unique experience all year round.