JOAN KAO
portfolio 2016
JOAN KAO
Environmental + Interior Design School of Design | Renee Crown Honors Program Syracuse University
( re)claim Ontario
Kew Balmy Beach City of Toronto Ontario, Canada LATITUDE: 43.667519 LONGITUDE: -79.293420
Reclaim Ontario is a statement to raise awareness for plastic bag use and disposal. As Lake Ontario freezes and thaws each winter and spring, the amount of human plastic waste continues to increase and remains a staple in the otherwise beautiful waterway. Only forty-four percent of Canadians have access to plastic bag recycling programs while it should be one hundred percent to preserve the lakes, waterways and natural animal habitats. Canadians use almost fifteen billion plastic bags each year, which could be recycled and reused. In the province of Ontario alone, 10,900 people work directly in plastic bag and film manufacturing; fifty percent of that is in the Toronto area. If there were more plastic bag recycling and reproduction projects in Ontario, that job market would more than double.
Form + Material
Zebra Mussels
Invasive Species to Lake Ontario
Recyle wooden snow fence found near the site.
Taken apart and made into thin strips of lath
Wet and shape the thin lath into curve form to be woven.
Form, Pattern and structure abstracted from the mussel and the snow fence.
Existing Condition + Our Campaign
40%
40% of plastic waste accumulates in lakes, oceans and waterways.
Plastic bags take from 450 to 1000 years to fully decompose.
93% beached northern fulmars have bellies full of plastic.
Gather your plastic bags and place it in a designated red box.
You will receive a red ribbon for writing your pledge for the environment on.
When you visit Reclaim Ontario, you can tie your ribbon on the installation.
Plan + Sections
Assembly + Construction
Reclaim Ontario Recycling Plan Recycling boxes will be set up around the City of Toronto at high traffic areas to encourage recycling of plastic bags.
The steam pressed wooden lath will be woven in a plain woven scheme.
Reclaim Ontario Recyling Box
Discovery District
The wooden lath will be bolted to a strip of wood and extend into the ground to stabilize the structure.
Downtown Toronto
Theatre District
URBANERIUM
Community Resource Center Urbanerium is a community resource space created for the residents of the northern and greater Syracuse, New York. The north side of Syracuse houses one of the largest populations of refugees and new immigrants in the New York State area. Located at 800 N. Clinton Street, Urbanerium attempts to repurpose an old, abandoned warehouse left behind from the industrial legacy of the city into serving the current multi-cultural population. This space provides housing, education, career, recreation and creative resources. Hence, Urbanerium is especially designed to provide temporary residence as well as a place for education and empowerment. The terrarium skylights intervene the existing thick walls and column grid system with injection of green space and natural light . Such intervention not only creates visually interesting design through the building but also aims to provide an atmosphere of hope, sharing and community.
The first part of the building was built in 1905 for the Hotaling-Warner Macaroni Co.
By 1930, it was transformed into the factory and office for Easy Washing Company.
This image shows the expansion of the building by 1940.
The area was quickly developing as the industrial center of Syracuse during the 40s.
Assembly line inside the factory.
The washing machine company closed down in 1963, the factory became a furniture warehouse.
It has now been vacant and abandoned for about 20 years.
Wild bushes and trees surround the building.
The building is made of two misaligned parts.
The interior lacks maintenance, the wooden flooring is most likely not usable anymore.
The structural support is beam and column. a
The building features large windows although mostly destroyed and boarded up.
The tall tower is the elevator shaft and main passageway through the building.
Untitled Document
Thomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069
www.fultonhistory.com
file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 1:13:06 PM
Present day, the building is not in use and abandoned.
800 N. Clinton Street | Site Analysis
N. Salina Street
800 N. Clinton is located on the intersection of N. Clinton street and Spencer street. Interstate 81 and N. Salina street (Little Italy) runs parallel to the site.
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Stores: To provide daily needs + career opportunities for the community.
The site is in the zone of the Lakefront, since it is near the Onondaga lake.
Syracuse
Library: Provide information through books and media
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Lobby+ Open Space: To provide a social space for community interaction.
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Spencer Street
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Lecture/Theater: Provide space for larger meeting, lectures and performances.
Interfaith Chapel: Provide space for all religious needs.
The first part of the building was built in 1905 for the Hotaling-Warner Macaroni Co.
By 1930, it was transformed into the factory and office for Easy Washing Company.
Untitled Document
This image shows the expansion of the building by 1940.
The area was quickly developing as the industrial center of Syracuse during the 40s.
Assembly line inside the factory.
The washing machine company closed down in 1963, the factory became a furniture warehouse.
It has now been vacant and abandoned for about 20 years.
Thomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069
www.fultonhistory.com
Neighborhood Analysis file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 1:13:06 PM
0.2 miles 10 minutes walk
Northside
Commercial/ Local Businesses
0.1 miles 5 minutes walk
Program Diagram
Circulation Diagram
Interior + Exterior Green Space
Store/ Cafe
Residential/ Community
Library
Lobby Syracuse University
Local businesses, corporate stores and local community center scattered nearby.
Little Italy runs along N. Salina street, which is the commercial center of the area.
Industrial/ Corporations
Downtown
The site is near four big neighborhoods: Northside, Inner Harbor, Downtown and Syracuse University.
The site is walking distance to the north side, creek walk and inner harbor.
The largest natural resource near the site is the Inner Harbor of the Onondaga Lake.
important paths to the site: Clinton Street, Interstate 81, Spencer Street + Court Street.
Different zonings near the site.
15%
4%
3%
0.5%
Other African Countries
0.5%
95% of the immigrants settling in Syracuse lives in the Northside.
75% of the children participating in community afterschool services are immigrants.
13% of the students in the school system do not speak English.
4th Floor
25% of the immigrants migrating into New York settles in Syracuse.
Two or more races
Other races
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/ other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.5%
25%
4%
4%
2010
Persons in Poverty: 34.6%
Persons on assistance 28%
Interfaith Chapel
Meeting Space
Multi-use Space
21
Library
3
Lobby
Library
Vietnam
Media Center
Eastern Europe
Democratic Republic of Congo
Median Household Income: $20,254
Multi-use Space
Residential
Countries of Origin of Immigrants in Syracuse
Bhutan
3rd Floor
Asian
Nepal 24%
Roof: Open Space
24/1
Library Residential
Unemployment Rate 17.7%
Foreign Born Residents 13.8%
Northside Total Population: 20,000
6
24 Hours Occupancy of Spaces
18
The Northside Population +10% in the last 10 years
2nd Floor
Black/African American
42%
Roof: Open Space
Meeting Rooms
Chapel
Burma White
Residential
Usage of Space
Theater/ Lecture Hall
Open Space
Sudan Somalia
2000 11%
Roof: Open Space
Meeting Rooms
Nearby Neighborhood Racial, Socio-Economic + Immigration Breakdown
66%
Roof: Open Space
Roof
Inner Harbor
Open Space Roof: Open Space
Inner Harbor Onondaga Lake
Meeting Space Chapel Theater
Store/Cafe
Store/Cafe Residential
Kid’s Play Space
Northside
Northside
Syracuse 26%
Syracuse 10%
Syracuse 10%
Syracuse 145,170
Onondaga 52,000
Onondaga 9.5%
Onondaga 6%
Onondaga 7%
Onondaga 467,026
Lobby+ Interaction Space
Residential
15
9
Elderly Program Space
1st Floor
+2000 Individuals
Syracuse 31,000
Store/Cafe
12
Residential Area Zoning
Elevator Stairs Bathroom/ Water Fountain/ Ventilation
Existing Interior of the site. Large windows covering each facade.
Column and beam system runs through the whole space.
Building Plan- Roof Plan
The beams on the ceiling divides the space horizontally.
Building Plan- 4th Floor
Transportation (staircases and elevator) situated in this side tower of the building.
UP
Building Plan- 3rd Floor
DOWN
Building Plan- 2nd Floor 155’-0”
60’-0”
DOWN
9’-0”
104”-0”
24’-6”
40’-0”
Building Plan- 1st Floor
35’-0”
Scale 1/32”=1’-0”
Existing Exterior
Views from the Site
Building Constructed Throughout Time
1905
1940s
1960s
1980s
15’-0”
14’-0” 65’-0”
334’-0”
city space | urban terrarium city space is a community resource space in which residents of the north side and greater Syracuse can utilize. This space provides housing, education, career, recreation and creative resources. Urban terrarium intervene the existing building with green space that is architecturally embedded within the space. Green space provides a sense of ease and relaxation and light up the space that was enclosed with thick walls and column system. The intervention aims to create interaction area for all to enjoy.
The first part of the building was built in 1905 for the Hotaling-Warner Macaroni Co.
By 1930, it was transformed into the factory and office for Easy Washing Company.
This image shows the expansion of the building by 1940.
The area was quickly developing as the industrial center of Syracuse during the 40s.
Assembly line inside the factory.
The washing machine company closed down in 1963, the factory became a furniture warehouse.
It has now been vacant and abandoned for about 20 years.
Wild bushes and trees surround the building.
The building is made of two misaligned parts.
The interior lacks maintenance, the wooden flooring is most likely not usable anymore.
The structural support is beam and column.
The building features large windows although mostly destroyed and boarded up.
The tall tower is the elevator shaft and main passageway through the building.
Untitled Document
Thomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069
www.fultonhistory.com
city space
file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 1:13:06 PM
Adapt + Renovation
Identity/ Logo Ideas
city space
city space
city space
Old Facade New Windows
Demolish wooden floors, polish concrete floor
Create new Green Space
Reposition Entrace
Restore and expose brick wall
Present day, the building is not in use and abandoned.
Main material palette
Terrarium concept inspiration
Building Constructed Throughout Time
1905 Small terrarium create a small ecosystem in its container
Normal green space intervene in one floor level
Combine terrarium and green space for a relaxing, interaction space that stretches onto different level.
1940s
1960s
1980s
And creating pockets of green space throughout the building to echo the terrarium.
Neighborhood Analysis
Concept collage
0.2 miles 10 minutes walk
Northside
Commercial/ Local Businesses
0.1 miles 5 minutes walk
Syracuse University
Inner Harbor
Local businesses, corporate stores and local community center scattered nearby.
Little Italy runs along N. Salina street, which is the commercial center of the area.
Industrial/ Corporations
Downtown
The site is near four big neighborhoods: Northside, Inner Harbor, Downtown and Syracuse University.
The site is walking distance to the north side, creek walk and inner harbor.
The largest natural resource near the site is the Inner Harbor of the Onondaga Lake.
important paths to the site: Clinton Street, Interstate 81, Spencer Street + Court Street.
Nearby Neighborhood Racial, Socio-Economic + Immigration Breakdown
25% of the immigrants migrating into New York settles in Syracuse.
Sudan Somalia
2000 66%
11%
15%
4%
3%
0.5%
0.5%
American Indian/ Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/ other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.5%
Residential/ Community
Inner Harbor Onondaga Lake
Other African Countries
Different zonings near the site.
95% of the immigrants settling in Syracuse lives in the Northside.
75% of the children participating in community afterschool services are immigrants.
13% of the students in the school system do not speak English.
Burma
White
Concept section
Black/African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other races
Countries of Origin of Immigrants in Syracuse
Bhutan
Nepal 42%
24%
25%
4%
4%
Vietnam
2010
Eastern Europe
Democratic Republic of Congo
Median Household Income: $20,254
Persons in Poverty: 34.6%
Persons on assistance 28%
The Northside Population +10% in the last 10 years +2000 Individuals
Syracuse 31,000
Syracuse 26%
Onondaga 52,000
Onondaga 9.5%
Foreign Born Residents 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 17.7%
Northside Total Population: 20,000
Northside
Northside
Syracuse 10%
Syracuse 10%
Syracuse 145,170
Onondaga 6%
Onondaga 7%
Onondaga 467,026
Square Footage Analysis
Program Analysis 24/1
Visual porosity
Spatial Intersection
Meeting Rooms 5,000 ft2
4th Floor- Meeting Rooms
21
Open Space 6,000 ft2
3 Interfaith Chapel 1,000 ft2
Lecture Hall 3,000 ft2
3rd Floor- Interfaith Chapel Lobby 2nd Floor- Library
Open Space 3,000 ft2
Library
1st Floor- Interaction Space
Green space pockets
Library 10,200 ft2
6
24 Hours Occupancy of Spaces
18
Meeting Space
Cafe 800 ft2 Residential 7,000 ft2
Chapel Theater
Roof Intersection
Lobby 4,000 ft2
Store/Cafe Residential
15
9
Residential 7,000 ft2
Cafe 1,000 ft2
Residential 7,000 ft2
Interaction Space 5,000 ft2 12
Roof intersection creates skylight for the building.
Location of Intervention
Sunlight interaction with space
Program Diagram
Core Diagram
Circulation Diagram
Green Space Diagram Public
Residential Open Space
Roof Meeting Space + Classrooms
Air circulation
Function
4
Open Space
Open Space Socializing space to talk and chat with friends Healthgreen space filters air ReadingThe space can be used for doing work LightThe space brings in more light for the large building
3
Cafe
Interfaith Chapel Temporary Residence
Library
Process/ demographic site program concept analysis + explorations
Cafe
Media Center + Plot Lab
2
Temporary Residence
Lobby
Cafe
Interaction Space
External Circulation
Emergency Exits
Spatial Intersection Diagram
Parking Diagram
Public Transportation Circulation
Porosity Diagram
4th Floor- Meeting Rooms
3rd Floor- Interfaith Chapel/ Collaborative Space
2nd Floor- Library 1st Floor- Interaction Space
Pattern Analysis
Selected Color Palette
Selected Pattern Abstraction
Material- Wooden Shims
Wall Assembly + Placement
4th Floor- Meeting Rooms
3rd Floor- Interfaith Chapel/ Collaborative Space
2nd Floor- Library
1st Floor- Interaction Space
Wall placement within building One unit
Layered Unit The shims are cut into strips and adhered to each other, creating a layered effect with different heights. Three units of the shims create one sandwiched unit.
Then, each three layered unit is adhered to the next, creating a wave layer effect.
8’-0”
10’-0”
When more the units are attached, a three dimensional, layered shim wall is created. The wall is made of recycled shims and old wooden peices from the exisiting site and creates visual interest in the space.
Site Analysis/Demographic Research/programs 0.2 miles 10 minutes walk Northside
Syracuse University
Inner Harbor
Local businesses, corporate stores and local community center scattered nearby.
Little Italy runs along N. Salina street, which is the commercial center of the area.
Commercial/ Local Businesses
0.1 miles 5 minutes walk
Inner Harbor Onondaga Lake
Downtown
The site is near four big neighborhoods: Northside, Inner Harbor, Downtown and Syracuse University.
Residential/ Community
Industrial/ Corporations
The site is walking distance to the north side, creek walk and inner harbor.
The largest natural resource near the site is the Inner Harbor of the Onondaga Lake.
important paths to the site: Clinton Street, Interstate 81, Spencer Street + Court Street.
Different zonings near the site.
Building Constructed Throughout Time
1940s 1905
1960s
N. Salina Street
800 N. Clinton is located on the intersection of N. Clinton street and Spencer street. Interstate 81 and N. Salina street (Little Italy) runs parallel to the site.
N. Clinton Street
Spencer Street
Northside
800 N. Clinton is right next to the Northside which is made up of both native Syracuse residents and new immigrants.
1980s
Syracuse
Syracuse is located in Central New York State, situated in the middle of two metropolitan cities, New York City and the City of Toronto.
The site is in the zone of the Lakefront, since it is near the Onondaga lake.
Interstate 81
Nearby Neighborhood Racial, Socio-Economic + Immigration Breakdown Sudan Somalia
2000 66%
11%
15%
4%
3%
0.5%
Other African Countries
0.5%
25% of the immigrants migrating into New York settles in Syracuse.
95% of the immigrants settling in Syracuse lives in the Northside.
75% of the children participating in community afterschool services are immigrants.
13% of the students in the school system do not speak English.
Burma
White
Black/African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other races
Countries of Origin of Immigrants in Syracuse
Bhutan
American Indian/ Native Hawaiian/ Alaska Nativeother Pacific Islander
Nepal 42%
24%
25%
4%
4%
0.5%
0.5%
2010
Vietnam Eastern Europe
Democratic Republic of Congo
Median Household Income: $20,254
Persons in Poverty: 34.6%
Persons on assistance 28%
The Northside Population +10% in the last 10 years +2000 Individuals
Foreign Born Residents 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 17.7%
Northside
Syracuse 31,000
Syracuse 26%
Syracuse 10%
Onondaga 52,000
Onondaga 9.5%
Onondaga 6%
Northside Total Population: 20,000
Northside
Syracuse 10%
Syracuse 145,170 Onondaga 7% Onondaga 467,026
Program Diagram
Core Diagram
Open Space
Circulation Diagram
Green Space Diagram Public
Residential
Roof Meeting Space + Classrooms
4
Open Space
Open Space
3
Cafe
Interfaith Chapel Temporary Residence
Library
Cafe
Media Center + Plot Lab
2
Temporary Residence
Lobby
Cafe
Interaction Space
1 Spatial Intersection Diagram
Porosity Diagram
4th Floor- Meeting Rooms
3rd Floor- Interfaith Chapel/ Collaborative Space
2nd Floor- Library 1st Floor- Interaction Space
External Circulation
Emergency Exits
Parking Diagram
Public Transportation Circulation
Section II scale :1/10”= 1’-0”
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