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HOLLY OLL CALI ALIFANO
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COLLECTION OF WORKS
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ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND URBAN DESIGN
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01 002 RIVER CITY AQUARIUM
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Jacksonville, Florida Graduate Thesis
Jacksonville, Florida Studio VII
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03 04 05 06 MUSEUM OF STEEL
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
TERMINAL WEST
FOOD COURT RENOVATION
Pittsburgh, PA Studio VI
Savannah, Georgia Studio IV
Savannah, Georgia Studio III
Jacksonville, Florida Interior Design
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RIVER CITY AQUARIUM TITLE:
Making a Difference Along the Edge
LOCATION:
Jacksonville, Florida
PROJECT:
Graduate Thesis
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01 Establishing an aquarium will serve as the catalyst that unites a city which is dormant in its own state. With limited connectivity along the river’s edge at the heart of the city, in addition to the aquarium, a master plan will be developed for the surrounding area that has been disconnected from the Downtown core for more than a decade. This thesis will focus on strengthening the connections, with not only the city but with the river as well. Through the integration of recreation, education and entertainment within programming of both facility and district, it will promote revitalization that is essential for the progression of the largest city in the continuous United States, and in hopes, ignite a city’s revenue and identity.
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DISCONNECTION suburban sprawl auto-dependency very high surface parking density low population density few public areas lack of tourism downtown shuts down after work
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NEED urban center growth housing density pedestrian friendliness public access to river’s edge additonal cultural opportunities redevelopment of downtown
Legend Primary Secondary Tertiary
SITE ANALYSIS To the east of Jacksonville’s Central Business District lies about 125 acres of land that sits vacant, underdeveloped, or in ruins. This area is considered more of the entertainment/sports zone of downtown and is currently disconnected from the river walk. Downtown Jacksonville in the last 50 years has become mostly surface parking lots. Without constant positive development over the years, it has lead to many vacant, dilapidated buildings to be demolished making way for make-shift parking lots that peppers just about every block of the north bank core. There is about 45,000 parking spaces in the core of Downtown’s Business District (DVI).
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JACKSONVILLE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Context Analysis
Site Parking Venues/ Entertainment Green space Hospitality Residential Vacant land and Semi-Industrial
Pedestrain Traffic
Pedestrian disconnection Pedestrian connection Connection by water taxi Connection by water taxi for events
JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA BASEBALL GROUNDS OF JACKSONVILLE
Cultural Adjacencies
EVERBANK STADIUM
METROPOLITAN PARK & AMPHITHEATER
Jacksonville Landing Boardwalk Improvements
Riverwalk Greenway Extension
Farmers Market
Friendship Fountain Park Redevelopment
Proposed Maritime and Naval Museum
Ferry
MASTER PLAN
Route
CITY CONNECTION
The final masterplan stretches across both banks of the St. Johns River from the Main Street Bridge to the Hart Bridge, adding approximately 2 miles to the established 2.5 miles Riverwalk trail. Much of the Northbank to the east is disconnected from the heart of the city, simply extending the Riverwalk will allow the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge near the stadiums and arena to be more connected with the established trial. The goal was to give the St. Johns River back to the community by making it publicly accessible in its entirety. This will encourage the proper utilization of the adjacent land to provide a continuous atmosphere of entertainment, leisure, shopping, and hospitality that is partially established.
Proposed Amphitheater
Addition of Hospitality Accommodations
Proposed Aquarium
Metro Park Redesign into Urban Park
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Main Level
Sub Levels
SITE PLAN
CITY IMPACT
An Aquarium would be a catalyst for improvements to a district by stimulating growth through an economical boost provided by tourism. It will create jobs through construction and operational aspects. It will also serve as a connection to the water, that the City of Jacksonville was established on, through the interaction of exhibits and learning opportunities. That, in turn, will create a community awareness of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterways. The impact from 38, AZA accredited facilities on cities in the United States.
32 million ANNUAL VISITORS
25,500 SUPPORTED JOBS
9 million
CHILDREN VISITORS WITH FAMILIES
2.2 million
STUDENT LEARNERS ON FIELD TRIPS
$2.9 BILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Second Level
The exhibitions are placed in a story-like journey from tropical waters to rivers to the depths of the ocean while capping with human interactions at the start and finish of this path. The aquarium facility is made up of two buildings. The main building will consist of ten attractions that will create a unique experience unlike other aquariums in the region. The second building is a rescue hospital for dolphins and manatees.
Third Level
WEST PERSPECTIVE
ENTRY TUNNEL OCULUS
TUNNEL SECTION
TICKETING LOBBY
KELP TANK RAMP
SOUTH ELEVATION
EXPLORATION LOBBY
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MANATEE TANKS
CORAL REEF TANK
VIGNETTES
MANATEE ESTUARY
VIGNETTES
ST. JOHNS RIVER LOOKOUT
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TITLE:
C ea Cr eati t ng ti n a Dis istr tric tr ic ct
LOCATION:
Jack Ja ck kso sonv n illle, le, Fl F or orid id da
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02 Deriving iving from the need of a revitalizatio rrevitalization, on, Downtown n Jacksonville will become th the place to b be through the application of three critical critica criteria. correct The restructuring of the infrastructure infra will corre ct several eral of the overbearing issues of walkability, comfort comfo ort city. levels for pedestrians and bikers, and speed of the cit ty. Widening the sidewalks, on street parking Wideni parking, bike lanes, an and reducing the number of vehicle lanes will provide the downtown area with the means to become a pedestrian friendly area. Density throughout the city is a major concern. The lack of solid street edges creates inconsistent and incomplete building corridors. The infill proposed consists of low to high rise, mixed use buildings that will provide residential, retail, dining, and business opportunities to the city. All new buildings need to be green in their designs to promote a sustainable downtown. The Florida Theatre makes up most of what is Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment district, aside from the few other major events throughout the year. The entertainment plaza will host several new additions to this entertainment district that will begin to bring more and more outsiders into the city. The reinvention of the entertainment plaza will invite people into the city, the shops and restaurants will make them stay, and the new comfortable feel of downtown will keep them coming back.
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CREATING A DISTRICT
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Densifying the city through the addition of low to high rise mixed use buildings.
Addition of museums, theaters, restaurants, and retail attractions for daily usage.
Harvesting solar energy reduces building system workload, attempting to gain net-zero energy.
Making the city more walk-able by widening the sidewalks and creating new pathways.
Public outdoor spaces as a place for gathering and leisure.
Greening the city through new building technologies and systems.
Creating bike lanes to lessen the vehicular dominance.
Creating a central plaza for an upbeat thriving entertainment district.
Setting the standards for residential developments to be self-sustaining.
MASTER PLAN
Walkability is one of the biggest contributing factors to Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of life downtown. With an overbearing street layout, where cars dominate the area at fast speeds, pedestrians can feel pressure and discomfort.
EAST BAY STREET PLAN
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CREATING WALKIBILTY
Through this design, vegetation will be used as a buffer from the vehicles and the pedestrians. The pedestrian will become the new dominant force in this city.
EAST BAY STREET SECTION
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CREATING ENVIRONMENTS
6970+ Revitalization Project, Salt Lake City - Op. N - Re-rendered for Identity of New Entertainment District in Jacksonville.
PROPOSED CONCERT HALL
ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA PLAN
OLD PUBLIC LIBRARY REDEVELOPED
PROPOSED MUSEUM
The plaza is a place for gathering. It is a two level structure that ramps up to an upper level bridge that is attached to a proposed museum or entertainment venue. At street level there is a cafe placed under the bridge. With water features, there is always a place to sit on the stepped grassy knolls. This Entertainment Plaza is the anchor for the district.
FLORIDA THEATER
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Old Public Library-Render of Latitude 30 - Jacksonville
Iceberg by Atomic 3
St. Louis, Missouri
Being an urban cityscape, Downtown Jacksonville lacks the greenery that can be offered in the suburbs that draws many of the Jacksonville residents. By creating green buildings, and green facades the city can begin to combine the positives of the city life with the positives of the suburban life. Through this idea, Jacksonville will be on its way in being a desirable and vibrant place to be with many additional entertainment attractions.
ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA SECTION
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CASE STUDIES
ARGO Housing, China
Tower at PNC Plaza
GREENING THE CITY Greening the city becomes the driving significance for the city. This will not only attract more visitors, but will also create a city that achieves at being totally off the grid. Proposing all new building infill to be 100% green and zero energy, a new typology can begin to form. An ECO-City will begin to take shape.
GREENING BUILDINGS Creating soft edges through live green wall systems.
HARVESTING SUNLIGHT Use of solar panels to harness energy from the sun.
MUSEUM OF STEEL TITLE:
A Place for Fabricating History
LOCATION:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PROJECT:
Studio V & VI - Comprehensive
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03 A place for honoring a remarkable industry and workers.
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Extensive Vegetative Roof System Detail Green Roof System. 54’-0”
Lighweight Gauge Steel Bulkhead.
Concrete on metal decking floor system.
Bridge Connection and Louver System
W-Flange Beam 36’ - 0”
Bracket for Louver System Horizontal Carrier System. Recycled steel louvers. Vertical support members for louver system. W-Flange Column Storefront Glazing Support bracket for louver system panels. 18’ - 0” Howell Trussed Beam System. Spans approx. 100’.
Trussed Beam System
Winter Solstice 09am
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Summer Solstice 09am
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SUMMER SUN
WINTER SUN
Geothermal Technology
NORTH ELEVATION
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER TITLE:
A Performing Gateway
LOCATION:
Sa avannah, Georgia
PROJECT:
Studio IV
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04 At the corner of Ogelthorpe and MLK, this offers the city ty a cultural gateway to the city for the community. Floor or to roof current walls gives passersby a glimpse into the e extraordinary world of performing arts.
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MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT HUB TITLE:
Terminal West: Reinventing a Community
LOCATION:
Savannah, Georgia
PROJECT:
Studio III
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05 A new futuristic wave of transit stations. Set in Historic Savannah, this design adds contrast to a neighborhood. Although dynamically angular, this design offers details that are unique to 19th century train depots.
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FOOD COURT RENOVATION TITLE:
A River Runs Through It
LOCATION:
Jacksonville, Florida
PROJECT:
Interior Design Competition - Collaborative with Rachel Durante
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06 The inspiration ation for this dining space comes from the St. Johns River. er. The design is to pull certain elements of inviting the water er into the space creating a fresh and invitin inviti atmosphere. phere. The riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration is evident in the uses of various ious shades of blue from water, to icy tones from tthe docks moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reflections. The use of wood, similar to the doc that skirt the river, adds a contrasting tone to warm tthe space.
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