Innovative Design Quarterly 104 2014

UNIQUE APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE & LIGHT

ISSUE 104 • 2014

6 LA Sports Hall Of Fame Small town project, global recognition

20 The Godfrey

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14 600 Brickell

A monument to the future of workplace technology

LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME MUSEUM an interview with Architect Trey Trahan

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6 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum Photo credits to Tim Hursley @ www.timothyhursley.com

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CONTENTS Hall of Fame

600 Brickell

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Small Town Project Receives Global Recognition Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum Photo credits to Tim Hursley @ www.timothyhursley.com

In the small, but historic, town of Natchitoches (pronounced nak-a-tish), LA, one might expect to find remnants of buildings built by French soldiers in the 1700s. One might even find themselves reminded of the New Orleans French Quarter when seeing the verandas of the buildings on the shores of Cane River Lake. Continuing along those shores, however, one might be caught by surprise to come across a two story building surrounded by copper – Trey Trahan with its large, abstract, front door beckoning you to enter to find what lies inside, a building that both matches the historic neighborhood it stands in and entices you with its modern uniqueness.

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I love that a small town has chosen to create a contemporary piece of architecture and think this optimistically.”

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That building is the 28,000 sq ft Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum designed by Trey Trahan, FAIA, of Trahan Architects based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Growing up in the small town of Crowley, LA, Trey has an understanding and appreciation about the purity of small town life, but also realizes the importance of maintaining and celebrating the rich cultural history that is Louisiana. He realized, growing up on the bayou, the importance water and its ever-evolving effects have on his state. It was with all that in mind that he accepted and embraced the challenge of designing the building now known as the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Trahan said, “I love that a small town has chosen to create a contemporary piece of architecture and think this optimistically.”

The genesis of the project was that two quite different collections of history and memorabilia were both in need of a new home. One, a collection of sports memorabilia, was housed at a nearby university in simple glass cases. The other, a collection of historical items, resided in a 19th century courthouse. Sports are a deep part of history in the area, and Natchitoches is a historical town, so when the suggestion was made to combine the two collections to strengthen the public interest in each of them, funding was made readily available.

Trey Trahan’s approach to design is a result of a desire to be not only optimistic about the future, but authentic to the history and culture of the building’s intended location. This mindset is on full display with this museum’s design. Nowhere is it more prevalent than the vast geometric interior formed using over 1,100 cast stone panels. Their exterior is intended to reflect back to materials used by 17th century settlers who, because there were no stones available in the area, created a material called bousillage (boo ze YAZH), a mixture of clay, grass, and moss to fill in between timbers.

The panels were then often finished with a lime plaster infused with animal hair as a binder, giving them almost a skin-like texture. The cast stone panels have a similar texture.

The design of the cast stone panels is an attempt to further tie in

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the area, an area heavily influenced by the movement of water. Trahan referred to the old Fisk maps saying, “You can see how those ancient meanderings of the Mississippi River shaped, carved, and redeposited top soil. All these things influence local culture and I used that influence in my design.” Therefore, the panels emulate the meanderings of a river as they wind throughout the building.

Photographer Tim Hursley reflected that this interior geometry gives the interior a feminine quality, with all its smooth curves. No two pieces are alike and some are up to 5 inches thick weighing up to 7 tons, so completing this large puzzle was a challenge. Each had to be digitally modeled; all are connected using an innovative clip system. The end result is an organic path throughout the building that, while modern, creates a flow for visitors that feels natural.

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Another design element Trey speaks of with ties to the past is the pleated copper surrounding the entire exterior of the building, louvered to allow for air, light, and ventilation similar to the large cypress shutters used in times past, on plantations. In this way today’s technology is used to do things not achievable in the past while also still in a meaningful way connecting to the past. Paraphrasing the designer, “100, 200 years from now when people look at what we built, they will get a better view of where and who we were as a people. Those who designed buildings in the past were forward thinking in their approach. By doing the same today rather than creating a faux version of a 200 year old building, we elevate both

past and present.” Even the rectilinear footprint of the building has some meaning as it “gestures towards the urban center, sliced to give it some visual interest”.

The building is also large enough to house all that is foreseen as necessary while still remaining in the 2 story range of the rest of the town.

When asked about additional challenges faced in this project, Mr. Trahan immediately thought about the tolerances he felt needed to be set to achieve the desired results on some aspects. The building has both Cavities in the cast stone allowed for the concealed an internal and an external steel structure and it is the fire alarm devices provided by Concealite. internal portion that bears the load of the cast stone.

Therefore, since each panel deflects the steel structure in their own way, each succeeding panel was installed with the idea of counteracting some of the deflection created by the previous panel so that the overall structure’s weight was properly distributed within tight tolerances.

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Well known Toronto architecture magazine, Azure, recently voted Receiving recognition like this project as their top project for this helps continue important 2013, an honor Mr. Trahan was both humbled and excited to receive. discussions about these things “It helps bring attention to it. to gain a better understanding.

Receiving recognition like this helps It’s not always to gain support, continue important discussions about these things to gain a better it’s just to talk; and I think that’s understanding. It’s not always to important to us all.” gain support, it’s just to talk; and I think that’s important to us all.” he – Trey Trahan adds. Even some local residents who had not been enamored by the modern design elements of this new part of their community became supportive once this news became public knowledge. It is fulfilling to him that the small town of Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, is now home to this contemporary piece of architecture, giving residents that might not travel extensively an experience they may not otherwise have. He was challenged by his clients from the beginning to design something of quality, within the budget, but truly representative of the state and the local area and is quite satisfied with the results. n

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The interior design incorporates a culture impacted by water, while local materials are utilized where pertinent.

The cast stone panel design that defines the building’s interior was influenced by looking over the Fisk maps that trace the ancient meanderings of the Mississippi River. These panels further draw from local history in that their texture is a reflection of building material created by settlers of the area called bousillage. At the same time, most of the flooring inside utilized

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Towering above Brickell Avenue and opening up to sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, 600 Brickell is a monument to the future of workplace technology.

In design, engineering, sustainability and security, this building stands alone.

A 40 story, 600,000 sq ft commercial mixed-use building in the heart of Miami’s financial district, its certification ensures it as one of a kind in Florida.

The developers were interested in ‘going green’ from the beginning; even they didn’t know just how green their project would eventually become. LEED certification has been around since 1998. Budget, location, etc. often restrict the level to which a given project will be taken. When the Foram Group originally did development work for the 600 Brickell project, they had a goal to attain at least Silver, if not Gold LEED certification. A strategic pause in the construction process allowed them to reevaluate the situation. The question was asked, “Why not go for Platinum?” The decision was made; work with architects and engineers at RTKL Architects and Edwards & Zuck began with that lofty goal in mind. The project was pre-certified Platinum, only the third building in the United States to achieve that status.

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When asked about the challenges of this project, Tracy Story, Foram Group’s President of Management and Leasing, said, “The Great Recession that started in 2007 was the biggest

Green Goes Platinum 600 Brickell Photo credits to Robin Hill

challenge. Loretta Cockrum founded Foram Group, Inc. in 1978 to provide fiduciary real estate services to individuals and families. In 2005, we decided to pursue vertical development and planned 600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza. We topped out our 40-story building in 2009, but commercial leasing activity had slowed to a standstill. We were fortunate in that we were able to start this project with substantial cash and without financing which allowed us an opportunity to adjust our schedule and work the situation to our advantage. We knew 600 Brickell would be great, but great wasn’t good enough. We wanted perfection, and the team’s hard work and creativity never wavered from that objective.”

Additionally, she said, “We discovered, to our happy surprise, that our building was almost directly above the underground cable, leading straight to the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas less than a mile away. That’s the Internet backbone of the hemisphere. The team then devised a way to link the building directly with the NAP, making the building’s connectivity faster, more scalable and yet just as secure as any building in the market. That is a singular, and big, selling point. When we found that LEED Platinum was achievable, we made great strides in water efficiency by collecting rainwater and recycling condensation from our air

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We knew 600 Brickell would be great, but great wasn’t good enough. We wanted perfection; the team’s hard work & creativity never wavered from that objective.”

– Tracy Story

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conditioning system. We also made the fullest use of natural light and rigorously monitored air quality. We are the first office building in Florida, and one of 14 in the world, certified as LEED Platinum.

This green environment means better health and well-being for employees, and fewer sick days.”

An overall savings of 18% in energy costs is predicted. How will this be achieved?

Here are just some of the ways: 1. All storm water and air-conditioner condensate is recycled, purified, and re-circulated. This will save up to three million gallons of water per year.

2. Lights and faucets in restrooms have motion detectors to reduce both water and electricity.

3. Low flow and dual flush toilets will further reduce water costs.

4. LED lights and sensors where viable.

5. Increased outdoor air ventilation utilizing CO2 sensors and modulating dampers.

6. Energy use monitored and adjusted through a building automation system.

7. Tinted, not mirrored, exterior windows to reduce artificial lighting needs while still minimizing solar gains.

8. Parking spaces reserved for green vehicles.

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9. Rainwater holding tank used for landscaping.

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The LEED Platinum certification changed the game in this market.

We are proud to be the world’s first commercial office building awarded ISO 27001 certification.”

– Tracy Story

Beyond the sustainability achievements, unheard of amenities have been built in as well. For example, developers worked with technology experts and treated information and communications technology as a high priority. With one of the world’s 8 Tier IV data centers within a mile of the building, they have extended fiber optic redundancy to every floor providing scalable internet and communication capabilities above what virtually any other building can.

With finite square footage to work with on any given office tower floor, it stands to reason that the less space used for elevators, restrooms, mechanicals and storage, the more space is available for the tenant. Architects were asked to create one of the tightest designs on the market. Mid-level floors have 45 feet clear from core to exterior windows, 35 feet on upper floors. This gives tenants far more flexibility in laying out workspace, which also allows them to comfortably accommodate more employees as well.

Nothing in this project was left as “good enough� and that includes safety and security features. Real-time monitoring and reporting, programmable alarms, high resolution closed caption TVs, key-card controlled turnstiles, all able to be fully integrated with what each tenant needs. Audio and video emergency messaging keeps everyone apprised should the need arise.

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Impact-resistant glass in exterior windows rated above existing requirements at 334 miles per hour is a highlight of included safety features. Power feeds from multiple sources, including a critical fire station, significantly reduce the length and likelihood of any power failure. Generators and other mechanical equipment meet FEMA flood levels and rooftop mechanicals are designed to withstand hurricane force winds. There is even a generator dedicated specifically to power life safety equipment in the event of a power outage.

Also there is an intelligent ‘Type A’ fully logical fire alarm system with mechanical smoke evacuation and pressurization systems.

Surrounding the building at ground level is the Brickell World Plaza. The Plaza boasts nearly an acre of open space with dozens of shade trees, shaded seating, multiple dining and coffee kiosks, restroom facilities, valet and selfparking options, a fully wired stage for cultural events, and easy pedestrian access to Brickell Park on Biscayne Bay.

Tracy Story added that Foram Group is “proud of the green nature of the building, its technology, security, and amenities. The LEED Platinum certification changed the game in this market, as does our direct connection to the NAP of the Americas. We are proud to be the world’s first commercial office building awarded ISO 27001 certification. Finally, we are delighted to provide a full array of scalable office suites for smaller tenants on our 15th floor.

Our new Brickell Link facility one floor above that provides shared workspaces and a full array of flexible options for small and solo-person offices.”

Put it all together and 600 Brickell is a technological marvel in its use of green technologies, a pleasing addition to Miami’s financial district landscape, and an address every tenant will be proud to call their own. n

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In 2005, we decided to pursue vertical development and planned 600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza.

The Great Recession that started in 2007 was the biggest challenge.”

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Rebirth of “The Mummy” The Godfrey Hotel Photo credits to Papdakis Photography

Sometimes the best things do happen to those who wait. After 4 years in limbo, wrapped in fabric sheeting, the building became known locally as ‘The Mummy’. The cubist-inspired building was originally intended for Staybridge Suites and designed by David Jennerjahn of Valerio Dewalt Train. In 2012 the building was taken over by the Oxford Capital Group, a firm well-versed in developing hospitality projects. They removed the fabric sheeting that had enveloped it during those dormant years, replaced or repaired fire proofing, etc, left to the weather for too long, and set out to develop the building into the independent, upscale lifestyle hotel now known as The Godfrey, opening in February 2014.

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We conceived of the hotel’s design as a taut wrapping of cubist forms that shift inward and outward to reveal the building’s expressive structural frame.”

Situated at 127 West Huron – David Jennerjahn, in Chicago’s trendy River North Architect at Valerio Dewalt Train neighborhood (and adjacent to another Oxford project, the Hotel Felix), the 16-story hotel boasts 194 graciously-sized studio suites, 27 one-bedroom suites, and an equally upscale restaurant and bar. The structure of the building starts with a staggered steel truss framework, the first of its kind in Chicago. Architect David Jennerjahn explains, “We conceived of the hotel’s design as a taut wrapping of cubist forms that shift inward

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and outward to reveal the building’s expressive structural frame. Both daring and honest, a real Chicago building. The sleek and modern design is unique and vaguely similar to the iconic bridges along the Chicago River.”

Jennerjahn said there were challenges in using this type of structure in this setting explaining, “The real advantage of the staggered truss system normally is its speed of fabrication and erection. Being in an urban situation, however, we were challenged by the lack of proper laydown space. In a setting with generous laydown space, materials can be stacked and picked by crane in order to erect the framework.

We didn’t have that, so we had to stage trucks away from the downtown area, radio them in one at a time so we could pick from the truck, then move the next truck through.” Further, he added, “We pushed the envelope a bit as well. Typically the staggering happens on a floor by floor basis in only one direction. We opted to stagger the boxes in two directions, still staggering on a floor by floor basis a half bay as we went up. We wanted to take

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this truss system to a more sculptural level by highlighting the fact we not only used it, but used it as an architectural element on the building facade.”

“We are pleased to be completing this unique building. We believe The Godfrey Hotel will become instantly recognizable due to its prominent location, distinctive architecture, compelling interior design, its host of amenities and most important of all, an extremely high touch, customer friendly service ethic,” says John W. Rutledge, founder, president and CEO of Oxford Capital, the Chicago-based developer, and its operating affiliate, Oxford Hotels and Resorts. “We are particularly happy to be contributing to Chicago’s long heritage of ground-breaking architecture,” he adds.

“Due to The Godfrey Hotel’s prime location on LaSalle Street, we want to evoke a sense of intrigue with our guests from the instant that they see the building. We carefully considered each detail within the hotel to set this tone of exploration that will evoke wonder and delight with our hotel guests,” says The Godfrey’s Director of Sales and Marketing Adam Schomaker.

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Working primarily in hospitality interior design Gettys Design Group Chicago has “been called upon to re-imagine designs and worked from the ground floor” on projects like this before, said Chris McDonough. When Gettys was brought in, they were made aware that Oxford was looking to create a brand with The Godfrey,

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We knew we wanted to have an upscale, inviting, warm experience for the guests. So in some ways we tried to counter the geometry of the exterior and create something that was softer, transforming the guest’s experience as they walk in from the street.”

– Chris McDonough, Design Director at Gettys Design Group Chicago

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We really wanted to give the guests a different experience. There are still very upscale materials, in the end it’s a very refined, simple palette, but we focused our attention on making it darker and moodier with a variety of seating groups.”

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and kept that in mind throughout the design process.

The original design of the building called for the main lobby to be on the 4th floor, with 2 floors of parking below.

When Oxford took over development, however, they wanted the main lobby on the ground floor and a restaurant/lounge area on the 4th floor. The interior of the building specifically ties in with the strong geometric forms used in the exterior and includes an impactful use of color as well. The exterior structure being “sort of pure, muscular, urban, and industrial”, – Chris McDonough, McDonough said, “We knew we wanted Design Director at Gettys to have an upscale, inviting, warm Design Group Chicago experience for the guests. So in some ways we tried to counter the geometry of the exterior and create something that was softer, transforming the guest’s experience as they walk in from the street.” Entering the building, one is treated to an elliptical lobby with marble throughout, recessed ceiling, sculptured seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows for a feeling of open space. A large, spherical chandelier (approximately 8’ in diameter) draws the eye upward to the lounge and terrace

above, where dramatic skyline views are the backdrop to a comfortable space donning dark polished stone, rich carpets, sculptural lighting, and lush seating. Custom digital touch-screen concierge boards are available to help guests retrieve the latest information on everything from the weather, to flights, to local events.

The significant enhancement of creating a lounge on the 4th floor became the dramatic 15,000 square foot I|O Urban Roofscape, an indoor/outdoor lounge and conference space, accented with water elements, fire pits, and greenery with seating for up to 150 and gatherings of 400 or more. This yields not only great city views from suites above, but unique panoramic views from the rooftop lounge as well. A support system levels the platform and the entire platform is covered with IPE decking. IPE, also known as ironwood, is one of the hardest woods on the planet, and will therefore hold up to any kind of weather Chicago can throw at it. The 4th floor interior comprises the rest of the building’s public space, with an array of meeting/ social spaces and access to the lounge.

While the design of the building allows the lounge to be placed on the 4th floor roof, it was not originally designed to bear the weight of a retractable roof and several hundred occupants. Modifications needed to be made not only to handle the extra load, but also to add addition egresses. This retractable roof, which also includes telescoping walls as well, over the majority of the lounge allows it to be fully utilized regardless of the outside elements. The layout, as one enters the floor, is such that it draws people toward the lounge area as a prefunction gathering place. With all this public space accessible from this area, it adds a great deal of flexibility for someone looking to utilize any or all of it for one gathering. In creating this space, McDonough said “We really wanted to give the guests a different experience.

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Photo by Marian Kraus

There are still very upscale materials, in the end it’s a very refined, simple palette, but we focused our attention on making it darker and moodier with a variety of seating groups.� The connection between the interior and the rooftop lounge also allows for a seamless use of the area by both those at a scheduled function and the public simultaneously making it easier for the hotel to manage.

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The suites above are also designed to be elegant, yet simple, with a warm gray palette and attention paid to create extra detail and refinement. The bathrooms continue the

idea creating something of a respite with a spa-like setting in white, gray, and cool blue tones and custom lighting. These suites, have a very timeless design, drawing from classic materials.

In order to reprogram the original plan for the building, this project involved a truly collaborative effort between the developers, the original and ongoing architects, and the interior design firm. The name Godfrey means peace and welcome to weary travelers and design work going into building The Godfrey Hotel fully embodies that sentiment. n

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SPACESTATION SENSOR

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ADJUSTABLE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION AREA

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Hidden Smart Sensing Technology

Vandal-resistant Less costly to retrofit into existing buildings • Applies towards LEED certification.

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Available from concealite.com

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Protrudes from walls or ceilings No ability to hide or customize

Hard wired models costly retrofits Cannot monitor determined target area • No protection from vandalism • •

Exposed, Ugly & Subject to Vandalism

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Exposed Occupancy Sensors

The SpaceStation offers just this, a completely concealed operation of occupancy sensors.

Occupancy sensors from other manufacturers offer only exposed and architecturally unattractive versions that are surface mounted.

Concealite’s SpaceStation can detect motion through many dense materials, so it can be installed completely out of sight behind any ceiling material (aside from metal).

SpaceStation Series 2000 detects motion via super high frequency electromagnetic waves and the Doppler Principle; automatically activating the room lighting when someone enters the room, then automatically deactivating the lighting when the room is no longer occupied.

The ingenious occupancy sensor also incorporates a unique Range Control Panel system that allows the installer to adjust the footprint of the monitoring area to reduce false tripping which is common on the earlier occupancy sensor designs. For more information visit www.concealite.com.

Invisible Sprinklers

The best sprinkler is the one you can’t see. With this simple truth in mind, we have dedicated special attention to making our flat concealed sprinklers virtually unnoticeable while maintaining optimal water dispersion, pressure, and flow rates.

Sprinklers finished to match your acoustic tile, wood, marble, and stone ceilings, making them one step closer to becoming truly “Invisible Sprinklers.”

“Custom finish is our standard” Economically finished to match ceiling color, pattern and texture.

Smallest Coverplate Available

Matching Ceiling Tile Finish Factory Applied to Coverplate

Custom finish is our standard!

No minimum quantity. No minimum order.

Request your Specifier Kit today! info@concealite.com

Subject: Concealed sprinkler specifier kit

605.542.4444

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Concealed View

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Active Views

Now fire alarm and emergency lighting can blend in and remain completely hidden until activated. The door rotates 180 degrees upon activation, and returns to closed when deactivated.

Doors come in standard white powder coat finish and can be customized to match your interiors. New frameless design now available! Call (605) 542-4444, or visit www.concealite.com for more information.

Concealed and Customizable Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting

We like to blend in.

Now offering factory applied: Color, pattern & texture matching! Match to your wood veneer, ceiling tile, wallpaper, custom paint & more...

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Introducing ConcealArt Finishes!