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P roje ct s Statio n 9 R o o ts Lif te d Lo o k in g f o r the Lo st
De sign St udie s Hidde n H a b itat Living Wa ll De se r t P latf o r m
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Station 9 Fighting Fires While Saving Water Jessica Case & Jacob Wilhelm Phoenix, AZ
While water is a precious resource in the desert, it is often rejected by the urban fabric. As desertification spreads throughout the world and weather patterns become much more erratic, it has become crucial to minimize the water that is wasted. Harnessing the opportunity of water collection in Phoenix, AZ, we propose a new prototype for the future of a city’s soft infrastructure, transforming it into a living system that is responsive, participatory and cooperative. While still fulfilling the rigid programmatic requirements of an emergency response location, the station works with existing constraints of a developing city to conserve and extend the building’s lifespan. Water is the literal and figurative foundation for the future of firefighting. In this system, the water will be collected from the surrounding streets, side-lots and the site itself to be filtered and stored in the heart of the fire station.
Extreme Impermeability in the Urban Condition
Central Ave
Floor -1
Ground Floor
Floor 1
Floor 2
Central to the fire station is a tower that serves several purposes within the building. As a training tower, it is iconic to the community and to the firemen as a symbol of safety and watchfulness. This also serves as the core for systems of circulation, passive cooling and water collection. As part of the steroetomic section of the building, which consists of the underground level and the tower, it protrudes through the tectonic upper levels. There is a clear juxtaposition between the heaviness of the lower levels and the more transparent floors. To further this floating tectonic symbolism, a corten steel shading structure wraps around the top two floors, influencing the envelope of the structure. Each corten strip is twisted to emulate the traditional drying technique for hoses, where they would be hung from the training tower. This seemingly randomized twisting creates an undulating surface with a likeness to the surface of water. This holds great significance, considering the main objective is to conserve and protect the water within the building and to educate the community about the massive need to protect the precious resource. If this design alteration to the soft infrastructure were translated to fire stations around Phoenix, or better yet, around the world, the benefits to our global ecosystem would be astounding.
East-West Section
North-South Section
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Roots
Adaptive Reuse Co-Work Space & Water Conservation Center 220 North Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ
Existing Building Elevations - Arizona Economic Security Department
Flagstaff is known for its advocation of a healthy lifestyle and unique identity. The Roots community work space will foster this identity and way of life by providing a place for residents and visitors to interact with each other and collaborate on a multitude of projects and activities. Roots will extend the quirky Flagstaff character while promoting a sustainable practices. This will be made possible by providing a “maker-space� workshop for hands-on construction projects, several garden plots to be rented out, a market-friendly space of the South side of the building, a rood that collects rainwater and a greenhouse that can sustain gardening through the winter months. Most importantly, the project will recycle the existing building - a mid-century style Federal building - to influence the new program, aesthetic and materiality. The space is designed to be flexible and welcoming to both the residents of Flagstaff and the many visitors to the area.
To understand the underlying concept of Adaptive Reuse, I found an artifact and transform it while preserving the identity of the piece. After choosing a bamboo and rattan bowl from the nearest Goodwill, I researched the history of such materials and the emulated techniques used to combine them. Using the ideas of weaving and continuity, I created a chime that used only string represent the different patterns used in such a craft as weaving. These patterns, “X” and “O”, are seen only from the different angles as the chime turns over time.
Original - Bamboo & Rattan Bowl
Transformed - Bamboo & Rattan Wind Chime
220 North Leroux St. First Floor
Second Floor
Jessica Case - ADE 322
North Elevation (A) Scale: 1"=16’
Water Harvesting
West Elevation (B) Scale: 1"=16’
South Elevation (C) Scale: 1"=16’
The existing Arizona Economic Security Department building is located between downtown Flagstaff and a large residential area, creating an East Elevation (D) opportunity for business and home to coexist. The building itself will be Scale: 1"=16’ directly representative of the architect and user’s goals. The reuse of the existing structure and curtain walls will be a testament to preserving the uniqueness of the city while adding a level of clarity and transparency Section with 1the addition. The internal structure is revealed and celebrated rather Scale: 1"=16’ than covered up. The massive truss system used to carry the existing span is showcased to all who use the space. It is the hope that members will in turn strive to create different levels of involvement that promote an active, healthy and sustainable lifestyle by exposing and developing the systems and technologies needed to get the that point. Several iterations, exposed on this page and the next, were explored before arriving at the ultimate design for a co-work space that embodied all of the aforementioned characteristics.
Mountain Views
Majority of Sunlight
Site Plan Usin g th e E xistin g Pla n to in flue n c e th e size of N e w Spac e s
West Elevation
East Elevation
South Elevation
North Elevation
East-West Section of Greenhouse
North-South Section
East-West Section
Lifted Artist Loft Housing Phoenix, AZ
A low-income, multi-family housing complex situated in the art district of downtown Phoenix fulfills the city’s need to densify while encouraging artists so stay locally. Following zoning restrictions and a strict program for the site, the aim was to create a pedestrian-oriented, dynamic urban residential environment for the creative population in and around the downtown area. The residences would sit atop amenities such as shared studios, a gallery space and a commercial space that would attract artistic endeavors to the area. Flexibility is key when designing for such a population because of the wide variety of individuals and families. Within one “unit�, four separate apartments would be housed around a single stairwell and central lightwell. This core will allow for the passage of light and circulation regardless of the apartment one chooses. Each unit hold two double-hight, three-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom apartment and one single-bedroom apartment.
Looking South into Downtown Phoenix from Site
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor of Units
Third Floor of Units
Walking
Amenities: Amphitheater Gallery Space Studio Space Commercial Space Private/Public Green Space 64 Units: 32 -3 bedroom 16 -2 bedroom 16 -1 bedroom 16 ADA Accessible 79 Parking Spaces
Public Transit
Driving
Site Plan
Looking
for the
Pioneer & Military Memorial Park Cemetery Phoenix, AZ
Lost
252
History Center Floor Plans
3600
Confrence Area
WC
WC
Archive Closet Office
Kitchen
Level 1
80
70
3600
3600
19 3600
8
3
3600
3600
Depth
The Walls Unknown / Unmarked - Black Granite Known / Marked - Concrete
N
Site Plan Circulation
4979 5263 5463 5263 5645 6500 miles away
Outdoor Patio
Level 2
Pioneer Military and Memorial Park holds over 3600 bodies in and around its property located in Downtown Phoenix. The number represented by the gravestones, however, is less than 600. The headstones that are still standing within the park are mostly those who could afford a longer lasting headstone, leaving hundreds of anonymous souls buried underground. In memorializing those who are unnamed, it is important to study who is represented. By knowing the origin of these know people, we can begin to paint a picture of those who are unknown. With this information, we can better understand where they and their family came from, their culture, their socioeconomic status and many other characteristics that helped to form the diverse city of Phoenix, Arizona. A cemetery to memorialize those who have been forgotten will carry their legacy into the future. A series of walls, which symbolize the number of individuals that hailed from a particular country, will pay homage to the wide range of ethnicities in the park. Proceeding through the central thoroughfare, it becomes clear that the topography sinks into the Earth on either side, further revealing the tombs and memorial walls as one walks further down the slope.
Hidden Habitat Burrowing Owl Observatory Phoenix, AZ
Just as the burrow of the burrowing owl provides shelter to the bird through seclusion, so shall the viewing structure provide isolation to its visitors while still providing a sweeping view of both the bird habitat and city. Within the encapsulated pocket of Moeur Park sits a thin transect of land. This holds two of the highest ridges in the park, creating a deep, secluded valley. Along the wash that runs between these undulating hills, there lies a space suitable for observation and contemplation. Surprisingly bold and approachable, the Burrowing Owl is fairly tolerant to humans. Most active during the morning and evening, catching large arthropods in the earlier hours and small mammals later in the day. It is crucial that the burrowing owl be given land to nest in without human interaction. While preserving the habitat of this species, this observatory will provide a comfortable, informative and interesting experience for the visitor. It will also enliven the seemingly dull and desolate desert landscape to direct the visitor’s focus to the park’s vibrant history and wildlife.
Living Wall Mesquite Tree Habitat & Viewing Platform Phoenix, AZ
The interactive wall is designed to house a live mesquite tree while encouraging visitors to experience the structure and surrounding landscape. The mesquite becomes a central characteristic of the wall, supported by the strict programming of the main deck. Within a live mesquite tree, the rigid root and branch structure is necessary to support the living organism. Similarly, the external structure of the wall is extremely organized, symbolizing the intricate yet rigid plant structure of the mesquite. This suggests the complete convergence of rigidity in programing and fluidity of appearance. Thick walls define the space inside of the “wall�, encouraging movement in and out of the structure while allowing ample airflow and shading. Seating becomes ingrained into the main platforms, allowing visitors to interpret ledges and walls as seating areas. The supporting structure becomes the main focus of the building, bringing to light the necessity of the internal root and branch system of the mesquite.
DESERT PLATFORM MOUNTAIN PAVILION Phoenix, AZ
In my first undergraduate project, hand-drawing and model building were utilized to understand the site and its surrounding context. I expressed the “contained” nature of Arizona State University’s beloved ‘A-Mountain’ by translating the idea into an group of structures that encircle a portion of the South side of the mountain. I then went further to create a single enclosure that could shelter visitors as a refuge from the city. The interplay between nature and man, illustrated in the collage above, is a vital component to the successful integration of the design into existing the site. The contrast between man versus nature is explored in the study of Tempe Butte, a natural landmark nestled into the urban fabric of Tempe, AZ. As the structure was designed, it was meant to symbolize the domestication and containment of the mountain.
IMPROVING PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE + HOSPICE CARE
Luz de Noche
“Today is her future. We don’t think about the past. we don’t think about the future. What is she doing today?” Patty geisinger - Austin, TX
Nobody wants to talk about death, especially the death of a child. Unfortunately, over 45,000 infants, children and teenagers die every year from numerous unavoidable conditions or accidents in America. This makes the discussion worth our time and attention, which is not currently the case in the U.S. I would like to change the perception of care for children with complex care needs and life-threatening conditions by making them the inspiration for great architectural design. To meet this challenge, a multiuse facility in Central Texas will offer long-term care, respite, inpatient hospice and comprehensive care. Working with, and physically adjacent to, Dell Children’s Hospital in Austin, the site will combine the existing Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Team and the Comprehensive Care Clinic from the hospital. The new medical school at UT Austin will also promote and build a relationship with the facility, creating a symbiotic and supportive connection between students and the clinic. Ultimately, the care administered in such a program would ease the pain that is felt by the entire family of a chronically or terminally ill child while helping the child to find a better quality of life within their symptoms.
How Many Children Die in the U n i t e d S tat e s ?
H o w M a n y C h i l d r e n i n t h e U n i t e d S tat e s w o u l d Benefit?
How old are the children when they die?
Total Pediatric deaths per year
63,732
RESPITE
3 mi l l i on
During Infancy (less than 1 year) Pa l l i at i v e
~28,000
400, 000
Less than 1 month (50% congenital or prematurity) HOSPICE
15-19 years 25.3% Neonatal 34.3%
~19,000
+1 4, 000
10-14 years 7.6%
Less than 19 years old
~45,000 Ages 20-24
18,664 Source: "NHPCO's Standards for Pediatric Care." National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Post-neonatal 16.9%
5-9 years 6.4% 1-4 years 9.6%
Source: Friebert S. NHPCO Facts and Figures: Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Case in America. 2009.
HOW DOES THE U.S. COMPARE? CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE Ladybug House
Crescent Cove (In Development)
(In Development)
Sarah House GEORGE MARK CHILDREN’S HOUSE
(In Development)
Connor’s House (In Development)
R YA N H O U S E
Dr. Bob’s Place ( N o l o n g e r o p e r at i o n a l )
F R E E S TA N D I N G P E D I A T R I C R e s p i t e a n d H o s p i c e C A R E FACILITIES IN OPERATION F R E E S TA N D I N G P E D I A T R I C R e s p i t e A n d H o s p i c e C A R E FACILITIES CLOSED OR IN DEVELOPMENT
Forget Me Not - Children’s Hospice Darian House - Children’s Hospice Claire House - Children’s Hospice Tŷ Gobaith - Children’s Hospice Northern Ireland - Children’s Hospice L a u r a Ly n n I r e l a n d ’ s - C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e Acorns - children’s Hospice C h a r lt o n F a r m - C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e J u l i a’ s H o u s e D o r s e t - C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e Children’s Hospice sOuth West Little Harbour - Children’s Hospice Naomi House - Children’s Hospice
R a c h e l’ s H o u s e - C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e A s s o c i at i o n S c o t l a n d Robin House - Children’s Hospice E a s t A n g l i a’ s C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e Noah’s Ark - Children’s Hospice Richard House - Children’s Hospice Demelza House - Children’s Hospice T h e S h o o t i n g S ta r - C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e Alexander Devine - Children’s Hospice Christopher’s Children’s Hospice Chestnut Tree House - Children’s Hospice
W h at d o e s t h e j o u r n e y l o o k l i k e ? Does the primary caretaker need a break?
NO
Are you making frequent visits to the hospital?
NO
Diagnosis
Does the patient have chronic pain?
YES
NO
Is the primary caretaker capable of administering care?
YES
No
Less than 6 months to live?
Can you afford home care? Is it available to you?
NO
Palliative & Respite Care
YES
Hospice Care
NO
Palliative & Respite Care
YES
YES
Does the patient need assistance in activities of daily living?
Can you afford 24/7 care at a hospital?
NO
YES Does the patient have less than 6 months to live?
Does the primary caretaker have time to administer 24/7 care?
YES
No
Can you afford home care? Is it available to you?
YES
NO
Is the primary caretaker capable of administering care?
YES
Are you making frequent visits to the hospital?
NO
YES
Long-term Care Facility
YES
Do you have other time commitments like work, a husband or other children?
Yes
YES No
Does the patient dislike the hospital atmosphere?
NO
Is the patient lonely?
YES
Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
No
Is this making the patient or family uncomfortable?
Palliative Home Care Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
YES No
Home Care
NO
Does the primary caretaker need a break?
W h at d o t h e s e c h i l d r e n s u f f e r f r o m ?
NO
Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
YES
Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
No Long-term Care Facility (Hospice Care)
Would your child benefit from a supportive community of similar patients?
Long-term Care Facility (Respite Care)
YES
Palliative Home Care
Home Care
No
YES
NO
Yes
Long-term Care Facility (Respite Care)
Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care) Would you like to stay with your child and fulfill activities of daily living?
Would your child benefit from a supportive community of similar patients?
NO
YES
Long-term Care Facility (Respite Care) Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
NO
Palliative Home Care
YES
Long-term Care Facility
Long-term Care Facility (Palliative & Respite Care)
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f P at i e n t s
Cancer
Malignancy
Genetic/ Congenital
Neuromuscular
Infectious / Immunologic
Feeding Tube
Central Line
None
Tracheostomy
Cardiopulmonary Primary CNS NEUROMUSCULAR
M e ta b o l i c / Biochemical
M e ta b o l i c / Biochemical
Mean Number of Medications per Day
Mortality at 12 month Follow-up
30.3%
Median Time from Consult until Death
107 Days
Ventilator
T r a j e c t o r i e s o f P e d i at r i c E n d - o f - l i f e
Quality of Life
Steady Decline 50
Quality of Life
100
100
Sudden Death 50
0
0
Time
Time
Fragile
100
Quality of Life
Quality of Life
100
50
0
Fluctuating Decline
50
0 Time
Time
As a member of the Honors College at ASU, I am one of three undergraduate architecture students completing an independent thesis project. My goal is to raise awareness about the severe lack of infrastructure for the families of complex care children. Changing the perception of pediatric palliative and hospice care will be the key to widening the discussion about care and support. Architecture has the power to transform environments that are as stressful, fragile, painful and rigid as a facility with this type of user. After touring and studying several precedents, gathering research for over a year and shadowing pediatric medical professionals, I have begun to design a facility that will supply a place of much-needed support for the families and children who need it the most. Unlike the hospital, which can be over a thousand dollars a night and is oftentimes psychologically stressful or damaging to the child, and as an alternative to home, where many families do not have the time and/or resources to administer 24/7 care, Luz de Noche will provide an intermediate location. With an atmosphere that is reminiscent of home and interconnected to both the community and the existing medical infrastructure, a new typology of care center will arise in the U.S. Neither institutional or sterile, children and families will have a place to deal with the unthinkable without being further isolated by a society who simply doesn’t understand that a problem exists.
6 mm Film - South Padre, TX
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Rewound 6 mm Film - London, UK
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