jagamboa@calpoly.edu
jack david gamboa prof. margarida yin california polytechnic jagamboa@calpoly.edu fall 2014
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about me project prompt precedent studies field trip analysis + case studies site analysis concept + gestural + massing models mid review final review plans + sections diagrams section perspective building narrative + experiential collages experiential renderings models poster layout reflection
born in the philippines, jack came to the united states at the innocent age of six years old. ever since he was a young boy, the idea of being an architect always appealed to him. he was influenced by his father to pursure his dreams and after finishing his third year of architecture school at cal poly, jack has never been more sure of his decision. to jack, architecture is finding the best solution to problems with more than one correct answer. in the future, he hopes to go to graduate school and eventually become a licensed architect. he loves God, photography, and filipino food.
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Grover Beach Library + Youth Center "To provide Grover Beach's Youth Community with a unique library/media platform where exploring, creating, researching, studying and learning are fostered - more self immersed learning/exploring environment - as well as a youth center where they can gather, mingle, connect, exchange, play, express and bond at the same time - group learning/bonding environment."
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CHELLES MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY
Cultural Center
site integration
atelier novembre . Chelles, paris, france . 2013
The library was designed to be in synergy with the existing cultural center. The integration between the two buildings creates a pedestrian mall.
bevel + lift
The Chelles Multimedia Library is a new building
CHELLES MULTIMEDIA CETER
beveling and lifting the structure, both at the ground and at the roof level gives a sense of dynamism to the space. these moves help to break up the facade and make the structure seem much less massive.
Cultural Center
designed to create harmony with the existing cultural center. The U-shape of the building creates a public courtyard space in the center
CHELLES MULTIMEDIA CETER inner courtyard
which connects the library to the cultural
The U-shaped layout makes it possible to go through the two floors of the library longitudinally, ending up in the auditorium as the final point of arrival
center. Circulation within the building draws people from both levels of the library into the culmination point which is a 230 seat theater.
circulation
form | spatial expression
media room
auditorium
library space environmental factors the windows of the south and west facades include vertical shading or vegetation to block harsh direct sunlight. daylighting is emphasized in most of the spaces, with the exception of the auditorium.
program the multimedia library is made up of reading rooms, spread over two levels, and a 230 seat auditorium. these two main areas can be accessed through the library hall.
ABEL MALDONADO COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER santa maria, ca
Q: what is the typical demographic?
Q: what is your average daily attendance rate?
A: usually kids who are out of school, waiting for their parents to get out of work. its mostly guys that come becuase teenage girls feel the responsibility to have to go home and cook for their family.
A: right now, only about 25-35 kids, but when we opened, we had around 200 consistent kids coming on a daily basis
Q: are parents allowed to come with their kids here?
A: the relationship with the staff
A: we typically discourage parents from hovering over their kids. this is a place where the youth can express themselves however they want while still being in a safe environment. Q: what do you think about how the building looks?
A: the cone is definitely interesting, and on occasion, we do get people that walk in asking what the place is about. in a new youth center, there should be more color and vibrancy to match the youth.
Q: what keeps kids coming back every day?
Q: what are the most successful spaces?
A: weight room + computer lab Q: if you could add anything to the youth center, what would it be?
A: space for events such as dances, festivals, etc.. as well as a cafe with good food and lots more storage space Q: how would you tie in a library with a youth center?
A: somehow tie in a social media aspect with reading becuase the youth wouldn't want to come. here if it felt like school. Also tying in movie nights or some other social aspect so that what they are reading is relfected somewhere else.
address: 516 McClelland St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 year designed: 2000 architectural firm: Westberg + White Inc. total SF: 22,461 SF
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“Participation in library programs for kids under 18 rose from 35.6 million a year in 1993, to 54.6 million a year in 2005�
KRZ GR WKH\ FHOHEUDWH H[SUHVV WKHPVHOYHV DQG FRQQHFW ZLWK ERRNV" the youth of today are not connecting to books as much as they should be. Instead a majority of them spend most of their time on phones or playing video games.
Book Clubs for teens incentives for reading book fairs book signings after school tutoring teen section
in a 2007 poll - in households earning less than $30,000 per year, just 70%
72%
of teens go online from home, but 75% have access at school and 72% go online at the library - having online access is key to getting more teens into the library
boston library study
Site Analysis: The two yellow boxes mark out the two site options our studio had. The bigger site on the western side is one block closer to the beach, but is surrounded by small residential homes as well as a parking lot across the street. The smaller site, on Ramona and 9th St. is situated on the park and also has views of the ocean as well as direct park access. The bus stop is also very near by and the site is at the intersection of the roadways leading to the closest schools.
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concepts
intertwine (v) : connect or link two or more things closely part of the concept was to not only intertwine the programming within the structure, but also to link together the building with the adjacent park and nearby ocean views
converge (v) : ome together from different directions so as eventually to meet the library + youth center was meant as a place that youth from around the area could come together, and through those interactions, create something more complex and meaningful
malleable (adj) : able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking. the spaces inside the library + youth center would be multi-functional and changeable - becuase of the usage of the small site, this was both a necessity as well as a desire
gestures
program massing models wood = youth center , white = library , silver = shared/service spaces the initial concept (left) of the programming was to have all the youth center + library spaces intertwine and overlap, creating spaces between the different programming blocks. the refined concept (right) organizes the blocks in such a way that there is a large open area - which would become the grass roof ramp - which is then partially covered by a cantilievered portion.
grass rooftop
mid review model the take-apart model showed all the levels of the library + youth center and
third level
how all the spaces connected. the roof was still underdeveloped, but it was a place i knew i could move forward after mid-review. refining
second level
the rooftop became a focal point in the coming iterrations of my design. first level
basement level
notes steve lee: -roof ramp is great - start to make the interior floor plates relate to the roof -more connections from the interior to the rooftop -rendering style: take out columns in rendering (?) mark cabrinha: -upper reading room is a bit isolated from the rest of the building -open up the vertical egress stair to make it more of a spatial staircase, not just functional -maybe take up some of the mechanical space to accomplish this -connect the park to the reading room, gym, etc... -detail the building and the connections of the rooftop to the glass/scree facade humberto norman: -good presentation style -make the interior match the exterior form -design the roof more diana (5th year student) -rendering techniques: tone down street textures -plan out interior more -assign specific programming requirements to each section of the roof
intertwine
library + youth center in the heart of grover beach, ca
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cardio room
gymnasium + multipurpose room
open to gymnasium below
grass rooftop ramp
weight room
grass rooftop ramp
media + reading room office gym storage
library storage
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library [1]
F
storage
flex space library [2]
M
cafe
F kitchen
basement
level 1
5' 0'
15' 10'
level 2
roof ramp
level 3
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"....How does this then manifest itself in the architecture? The
mediinto the youth center where they can have a range of
concept of my library and youth center is to create a space
changing activities from basketball courts which change into
which is so comfortable, so inviting, and so dynamic that it
volleyball courts or small movie theaters which can change to
will act as an escape from the day to day where kids will
accommodate live plays. I see these spaces as intertwining
actually want to go. How do we get kids to want to go
within the library spaces to encourage interaction between
there? Essentially it will be by providing spaces for activities
the two. This building will have a lot going on inside of it, but
which are not currently easily accessible in the area. The
I believe this is appropriate to match the complex nature of
library will be a space which is bright, naturally lit, with easily the demographic. A successful library and youth center will accessible media, and plenty of space for collaboration
be a place where students can get away from the normalcies
between students who will work together. When they
of everyday life. A place where they will want to go, and a
need a break from studying, students can easily cross over
place which is dynamic enough to suit their needs. "
[ excerpt from concept statement ]
Q + A from the santa maria youth center Q: what is the typical demographic?
library level 1 library level 2 reading room reading nook storage / archive
350 SF 1400 SF 1000 SF 500 SF 600 SF
A: usually kids who are out of school, waiting for their parents to get out of work. its mostly guys that come becuase teenage girls feel the responsibility to have to go home and cook for their family.
gymnasium / multi purpose room weight room media room storage 1 storage 2
2500 SF 510 SF 500 SF 280 SF 600 SF
A: we typically discourage parents from hovering over their kids. this is a place where the youth can express themselves however they want while still being in a safe environment.
500 SF 900 SF 300 SF 280 + 330 SF 350 SF
A: the cone is definitely interesting, and on occasion, we do get people that walk in asking what the place is about. in a new youth center, there should be more color and vibrancy to match the youth.
lobby kitchen + cafe staff office restrooms mechanical
Q: are parents allowed to come with their kids here?
Q: what do you think about how the building looks?
Q: what is your average daily attendance rate?
A: right now, only about 25-35 kids, but when we opened, we had around 200 consistent kids coming on a daily basis Q: what keeps kids coming back every day?
A: the relationship with the staff Q: what are the most successful spaces?
A: weight room + computer lab Q: how would you tie in a library with a youth center?
A: somehow tie in a social media aspect with reading becuase the youth wouldn't want to come. here if it felt like school. Also tying in movie nights or some other social aspect so that what they are reading is relfected somewhere else.
Q: if you could add anything to the youth center, what would it be?
A: space for events such as dances, festivals, etc.. as well as a cafe with good food and lots more storage space
mid review
entrance lobby
gymnasium + mulltipurpose room
grass rooftop ramp
library
plan of action: my plan of action for my building will be to first develop the roof ramp more. From accessibility issues to pathways, green space, and other factors - the roof design needs to be more thought out and developed. Next, i'll go back to the eastern park facing facade of my building and develop ot more so that its not as flat. Maybe it starts to gesture towards the park more or becomes more inviting to braw people into the building from the park. Inside the building, I can maybe start to work on shifting floor plates and areas so that there is a more dynamic feel to the interior and that it matches the exterior roof ramp. More connections also need to be made from the interior of by building to the exterior park and roof ramp. I hope to make these changes by monday and that all these changes make my building stronger.
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final review
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gymnasium + multipurpose room
cardio room
open to gymnasium below
weight room
office gym library storage storage
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M F
library [1]
M F
cafe library [2]
kitchen
garden rooftop ramp
reading room media lab garden rooftop ramp
sustainability the vast garden roof ramp not only gives park space back to the city, but is also a great insulator. at the very hieght of the structure the roof is covered with photovoltaic panels for energy generation. building skin system the majority of the building skin is a layer of insulated glazing units (IGUs) which are then covered with a perforated metal screen to maximize sunlight but still reduce solar heat gain. both the metal screens and the glass would be operable to maintain flexibility to the user. service core service spaces such as bathrooms, circulation stair towers, and offices are highlighted to show proximity to "served" spaces. bathroom clusters are stacked for efficiency while the office is located near the entrance with views into the main gymnasium space for visual security. programming massing orange highlights the youth center spaces while green shows the library spaces. in most spaces, the connection is only visual, but in the upper most level, the two programming requirements are placed side by side to create a mix of spaces egress diagram two exit stair towers - one from basement level to ground level and another which reaches the hieght of the building - lead occupants to exterior locations in case of emergency. occupants on the upper most level have the option of going down the stiar tower or onto the roof ramp and down the pathways to reach a safer location.
site plan pedestrian vehicular public transportation
section perspective this section shows the relationship between all the different spaces in the library + youth center. all the library spaces have a visual connection to the main gymnasium space. the yellow tones signify the more active spaces while the cool blue tones signify the more passive spaces.
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experiential collages meant to show the feeling in each main space - the rooftop ramp, the gymnasium, and the library and media center space. the rooftop and gymnasium are warm and active spaces while the library is a more peaceful, relaxing space with views of the ocean.
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approach from 9th st.
final renderings the following renderings show the experience inside the main spaces of the library and youth center. to the right is the view approaching the building. the cantiliever is meant to attract and act as a beacon, allowing youth from all over to converge in one place. the ramp intertwines the building with the park, and the multi functionality of the spaces inside incorporates the original malleability concept.
rooftop grass ramp
upper room
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main library space
first level library overlooking gymnasium
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final model the final model (left) and one of the initial 2d concept drawings (right) incorporate the idea of intertwining. the drawing to the right shows an intertwining of lines which creates a complex geometry in the center while the model shows the ramp which intertwines the park with the building, creating a more complex experience in the building
overview + detail the model photos depict the southern approach, the park approach, and a detail shot of the upper room. in the upper room, large trusses flank the room to take the load of the cantiliever. inside the space, the building connects full circle to the ocean and park through the use of views.
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site + section model the site model, done at 1" = 50'-0" scale, shows the building in context with the rest of Grover Beach. The white material continues up the building to signify the park ascending the ramp. the detail model shows all the layers needed to support a green roof. to scale, the thickness of the roof reaches almost 3ft. at its thickest portion!
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intertwine library + youth center in the heart of grover beach, ca
gymnasium + multipurpose room
cardio room
open to gymnasium below
grass rooftop ramp
weight room
reading room
grass rooftop ramp office gym storage
library storage
library [1]
F
media center
cafe
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M F
library [2] kitchen
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second floor library
upper room overlooking ocean
green roof pv panels
sustainability
skin
egress
programming
youth center library
final poster layout :
service core
perforated metal screen glass facade
entrance lobby overlooking basketball court
upper roof ramp
cheers!
the quarter in review This quarter was definitely very interesting. It has definitely pushed me the most out of any quarter I have taken here at Cal Poly. The first 4 weeks before midreview was a hectic one. In between all the case studies, field trips, and resarch we also had to come up with concept statements, gestures, and massing models. By mid-review, most of us had already developed buildings further than every other 3rd year studio. At the time, it was a very big burden, but looking back, I actually liked the way the studio was structured. By pushing us to the limit before mid review, we were able to really get into the meat of the building during the second half of the quarter. This meant that all of us really got to examine all the experiences in the building and change our design based on what we wanted. By allowing us to develop the experiences, we were able to really get to know our buildings in detail. One of my favorite parts of the quarter was was all the abstract graphic designs both in the beginning of the quarter, but also in the end with the experiential collages. For me, this really brought everything full circle. Something that could possibly have changed was the amout of time we spent listening to everyone in the studio present. While it was extremely helpful at the start of the quarter to meet as an entire studio, a more effective approach towards the end of the quarter was meeting in small groups of 3 or 4. I liked this because we were able to really go in depth with each other about our projects and we also were not stuck listening to 15 other people present and get critiqued on similar issues that we were all having. Overall, the quarter for me was extremely successful. The experience of having a client was a good one becuase he provided insight and a different perspective on the entire project. Trying to balance the practicality of the client while still trying to push the envelope on design was definitely something which was a very welcome challenge. Thanks for the great quarter!
this portfolio contains all the best work of jack david gamboa from the fall quarter of 2014 at cal poly san luis obispo
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