Architecture Portfolio by Julia Lenaé Weatherspoon

JULIA WEATHERSPOON

Undergraduate works University of Arizona

RESUME|JULIA WEATHERSPOON ADDRESS

1960 Caversham Way |Folsom, CA | 95630

PHONE

916.990.4562

jlweatherspoon1@gmail.com

EDUCATION

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Beresford Beck Scholarship 2012-2013 Arizona Excellence Scholarship 2009-2013 Orvieto Studi Exhibition- Sundt Gallery, Feb 14-Feb 21 | Tucson,AZ International Competitions in Architecture 2012 15 Houses, “House For Loneliness”- ICARCH.org

SKILLS

3D MODELING DRAFTING EDITING OFFICE

Revit |Rhinoceros | Google Sketchup AutoCad Adobe Photoshop|Adobe Illustrator |Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP EXTRA CURRICULARS

INTERESTS

poetry | running |volleyball

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GENIUS LOCI: DESCRIBES A PLACE THAT IS DEEPLY MEMORABLE FOR ITS ARCHITECTURAL AND EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES. THIS PROJECTION ONTO A PLACE REFLECTS THE VALUES OF THE PLACE. ARCHITECTURE SHOULD MAKE THIS APPARENT TO ALL WHO ENGAGE WITH THE PLACE.

Sample Works

01 SENSE OF PLACE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

02 UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND COLLABORATION

03 URBAN INFILL RONSTADT TRANSIT STATION

04 OF THE EARTH NATURE CHAPEL

05 ITALY TRAVEL SKETCHING

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FRONT ENTRANCE

SENSE OF PLACE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LA ARTS DISTRICT

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FRAMING The Los Angeles Arts District is currently an industrial warehouse area undergoing a social transformation. What used to be an area for storage due to the Santa Fe train depot has now since been re-purposed and renamed. Although this area is the core of many untapped artists , up until recently most people couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even distinguish it from skid row. The area has been underutilized and, as of current, been used as workshop space for students of SCI-ARC. A few housing projects are currently being developed in the area but this site remains empty and a dead zone for pedestrian activity. The project arose from the question of how to create a sense of place within an area of such strong historical presence and how new construction and program can respond to these conditions as the identity of the area also begins to change. The aim of the performing arts center is to act as a node in a series of nodes to be developed in the Arts District of Los Angeles in hopes to create a more vibrant area for artists, residents, and visitors alike. 3.8 million

gentrification

World War II 1849 Gold rush brought a huge demand for fruit

1861 great flood

1880 passenger riders on the train bringing 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to Los Angeles

1887 population 50,000

1890 railway established delivery of fresh fruit

1893 Santa Fe railway opened

1939-1945

1913 Los Angeles aquaduct was built

1930 population: 1.2 million

1950 population: 1.9 million

AREA PLAN ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

PACIFIC OCEAN

LOS ANGELES, CA scale:

LOS ANGELES RIVER METRO LINES

LAARTS Arts District LA DISTRICT

lines purple,red,gold

SITE

LOS ANGELES ARTS DISTRICT, CA

HIGHWAY

ARTS DISTRICT BOUNDARY RAILWAY DASH DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE route A

DASH DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE route D

1990 1970 1981 1971 population: 3.9 million artist began to private railroads Artist in residence ordinace. legalbuy and rent out spaces to re-purpose left the passengers izing residents use of industrial business and the buildings them for live/work great iron horse Transformation for this area as became amtrak a place for the artist.

2005

2013 2010 2006 construction of new Santa Fe freight housing developments: depot added to One Santa Fe register of historic MegaToys places

ACTIVITY future area of activity One Santa Fe

CHINATOWN CIVIC CENTER

BUNKER HILL

EL PUEBLO

JE DIS WEL R HIS TRIC Y TO T RIC GA CO LL ER RE YR OW

Sci-Arc

wind co m

tio

wind co m

m fro es

SUN+WIND

Tra c

Housing Resturant Recreation

ea loading ar

m fro es

FASHION DISTRICT

possible

ARTS DISTRICT

le viewsundesirab

SOUTH PARK

nA ve many students in attendance

ACCESS+CIRCULATION

try

int

sit

Sci- Arc

rri

10am

S. Santa Fe Ave

LITTLE TOKYO TOY DISTRICT

entry into the site

3rd St

FINANCIAL DISTRICT

summer sun june 21

4th

10am winter sun dec 21

DEMOGRAPHICS Land area in square miles:468.67 Actual population: 1,443 people Zipcodes: 90012,90013,90021 high summer sun low winter sun

Predominate winds are east/west

ZONING

VIEWS

two main access points into the site

LAND USE 12.9% 47.5% 29.7%

Average annual income Arts district:$22,679 Los Angeles: $46,148

$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$

C2 R5

N/A

male: 643 female:800

Multi-family Industrial

Average # of vehicles owned per apartment Arts district:1.6 Los Angeles: 2.1

=1,000 people

SITE ANALYSIS

M3 M3

Other

Los Angeles: 8,143 people per square mile PF

Los Angeles: 2.9

single family

population density Arts district:2,553 people per square mile

C2 C2

7.9%

Arts district:2.2

Commerical

PF C2

average # of people per household

M3 M3

This area currently is 75% less dense in population than the rest of the greater Los Angeles area. This factor contributes to the fact that there is a lack of pedestrian activity in the area.

primary industries manufacturing/ energy commercial/ transportation mining/AG other

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views in from the perimeter some views of down-

The concept of the performing arts center is reminiscent of an alley way, a void between two solid masses. The form is generated by slicing a mass in half, one side holding the street edge while the other side pushed back to allow for a transitional courtyard as well as an area for public art. Lastly, the scale is modified in response to existing surrounding buildings.

mass

WEST GREENWAY

cut

split: allow access from north and south between two solid masses

Hold the street edge

pull facade back from the street to allow for transition space-courtyard

Courtyard

One Santa Fe Housing

Greenway Performing Arts Center

Garden

scale buildings to match surrounding context

Plaza

Sci- Arc Education

Artist Studios

Commerical + Housing

Toy Factory Commercial

Flex space-exhibition

Sci-Arc

Sci-Arc Parking

Commerical + Housing

Housing

4th Street Bridge Thoroughfare

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PROCESS

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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE ADMIN

PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT VISITOR SUPPORT SERVICE

ATRIUM

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT VISITOR SUPPORT SERVICE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT

VISITOR SUPPORT sequence- spectator

IT ROOM

BOX OFFICE

RESTROOM

CONFERENCE ROOM

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

LOADING DOCK PROPS + SCENERY WORKSHOP

RESTROOM

CAFE

DRESSING ROOM

RESTROOM

sequence- performer access

MAKE UP ROOM

COAT CHECK

adjacencies performer

adjacencies entry levels or intimacy

SERVICE

CAFE

RESTROOM

DANCE REHEARSAL STUDIO RESTAURANT

PERFORMANCE SPACE 1 GRAND THEATER PROSCENIUM

COAT CHECK

INTERIOR LOBBY

distance-proximity-size-mass

EXTERIOR LOBBY

MECHANICAL ROOM

ART GALLERY

GIFT SHOP

AUTOMOBLIE PARKING

adjacencies spectator

adjacencies administration

BOX OFFICE

access

DRESSING ROOM

AUDIO VISUAL LAB

INTERIOR MUSIC RECORDING LOBBY STUDIO

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE SPACE

AUTOMOBLIE PARKING COSTUME WORKSHOP DANCE REHEARSAL STUDIO

PERFORMANCE SPACE 1 GRAND THEATER PROSCENIUM

3rd Floor

2nd Floor

RECITAL CHAMBER

1st Floor

-1st Floor

MAIN THEATER

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PLANS +SECTION

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natural daylighting- translucent skylight atrium

passive air ventilation

water run off collecton

thermal mass- reduce direct solar heat gain in morning and afternoon

energy reuse- solar thermal panels can help produce hot water and photovoltaic panels can support power supply

ATRIUM Atrium space reinforces the idea of a void between two solid masses creating a feeling of compression and directionality as created within an alley in an urban area where warehouses and buildings are built to the street edge leaving voids specifically for circulation. The atrium provides natural daylighting making the roof almost seem to disappear into the blue sky. The main performance theater functions as a space for drama performances and requires darkness while the smaller performance chamber provides diffused ambient light for smaller gatherings, poetry readings, music recitals and informal assemblies.

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REAR ENTRANCE REAR VIEW

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FRONT ENTRANCE

UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND COLLABORATION UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

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NORTH ENTRANCE

The intent of the project was to create a facility that aids the students academic development and create a hub of activity, creativity and intelligence within the northern half of the University of Arizona specifically catering to fine arts students. The campus is roughly one square mile and would greatly benefit from another resource facility that also functions as a space for collaboration amongst students. The Center for Information and Collaboration is proposed to be developed on a site that is currently a parking lot for the surrounding buildings. All of these buildings cater to students in fine arts and engineering majors.

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CAPLA

UNDERWOOD GARDEN

CAPLA

POSSIBLE PLAZITA

COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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MENS RESTROOM

MECHANICAL ROOM

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WOMENS RESTROOM

COURTYARD

STORAGE

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

ELECTRICAL ROOM

CAFE DELIVERIES

MAINTENANCE ROOM

CAFE

43 MECHANICAL ROOM

LOBBY

REHEARSAL ROOM

FORUM

REHEARSAL ROOM

41 31

UP WOMENS RESTROOM REHEARSAL ROOM

MENS RESTROOM STORAGE

HARVILL

RAMP TO UNDERGROUND PARKING

40 32 RECEPTION DESK

AUDITORIUM

GALLERY

LOBBY

34 35 47 48

Level 1 1/16" = 1'-0"

CIVIL ENGINEERING

SPEECH AND HEARING

PROGRAM

LEVEL 4 3.3% 2.3% 9% 23%

62.4%

SERVICES UNCONDITIONED SPACE UTILITIES

589 SQFT 421 SQFT 1621 SQFT

MEDIA ROOM LARGE STUDY ROOM(6) SMALL STUDY ROOM(7) OPEN STUDY LOUNGE

1448 SQFT 589 SQFT 843 SQFT 1257 SQFT

COLLABORATION SPACE CIRCULATION LIBRARY COLLECTIONS TOTAL SQFT:

11244 SQFT 18012 SQFT

DIAGRAMS + PROGRAM LEVEL 3 3.2% 8.8% 7.6% 22%

58.5%

SERVICES UNCONDITIONED SPACE UTILITIES

589 SQFT 1413 SQFT 1621 SQFT

CONFERENCE ROOM BREAK ROOM OPEN STUDY LOUNGE LARGE STUDY ROOM(2) SMALL STUDY ROOM(1) ADMIN OFFICES(10)

509 SQFT 277 SQFT 1257SQFT 374 SQFT 133 SQFT 1517 SQFT

COLLABORATION SPACE CIRCULATION LIBRARY COLLECTIONS TOTAL SQFT:

10822 SQFT 18512 SQFT

LEVEL 2 2.7%

1.7% 7.5% 16.2% 71.6%

SERVICES UNCONDITIONED SPACE UTILITIES

589 SQFT 421 SQFT 1621 SQFT

LARGE WORK ROOM SMALL WORK ROOM LARGE STUDY ROOM(6) SMALL STUDY ROOM(7) OPEN STUDY LOUNGE COLLABORATION SPACE CIRCULATION LIBRARY COLLECTIONS TOTAL SQFT:

509 SQFT 277 SQFT 589 SQFT 843 SQFT 1257 SQFT

5.2% 11.1%

The first floor allows for porosity and easy flow of circulation between surrounding buildings. The building sits just south of the architecture building and Underwood garden.

15372 SQFT 21478 SQFT

The long and narrow L shaped site is enhanced by a breezeway for circulations pathways while adding a central courtyard in response to the hot and arid climate and to provide natural daylighting for better task performance of the students.

LEVEL 1

46.4%

Buildable Area: -44,896 sf -Provide two levels of below grade parking - Minimum of 100 parking stalls -Maintain 24’-0” drive aisle on east edge of Buildable Area

SERVICES UTILITIES

1084 SQFT 2314 SQFT

OPEN SPACE + CIRCULATION 7795 SQFT 37.3%

LECTURE HALL GALLERY REHEARSAL ROOMS(4) CAFE TOTAL SQFT:

7158 SQFT 1360 SQFT 463 SQFT 722 SQFT 20896 SQFT

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F UP

PLANS +SECTIONS

OPEN STUDY

MENS RESTROOM MENS RESTROOM

MECHANICAL ROOM

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WOMENS RESTROOM WOMENS RESTROOM

COURTYARD

LARGE STUDY

STORAGE

ELECTRICAL ROOM

MECHANICAL ROOM

--11

SMALL STUDY

CAFE DELIVERIES

MAINTENANCE ROOM

2 A2.1

LARGE STUDY

CAFE

OPEN TO BELOW

1 A2.1

LARGE STUDY

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS SMALL STUDY STUDY CARREL ALCOVES

MECHANICAL ROOM

LOBBY

SMALL STUDY

42 REHEARSAL ROOM

FORUM

LARGE STUDY REHEARSAL ROOM

WOMENS RESTROOM

REHEARSAL ROOM

SMALL STUDY MENS RESTROOM

RAMP TO UNDERGROUND PARKING

STORAGE

SMALL STUDY

14' - 0"

LARGE STUDY

MEDIUM WORKROOM

32 14' - 0"

RECEPTION DESK

AUDITORIUM

GALLERY

14' - 0"

LOBBY

OPEN TO BELOW

LARGE WORKROOM

34 14' - 0"

35 14' - 0"

47 14' - 0"

48 Floor Plan: Level 2 scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

1 A5.0

Floor Plan: Level 1 scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

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OPEN STUDY LOUNGE

MENS RESTROOM

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WOMENS RESTROOM

MECHANICAL ROOM

LARGE STUDY

MECHANICAL ROOM

--SMALL STUDY

SMALL STUDY

OUTDOOR TERRACE

45 DN

LARGE STUDY

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

STUDY CARREL ALCOVES

OFFICE

LARGE STUDY

OFFICE

43 STUDY CARREL ALCOVES

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

SMALL STUDY

OFFICE

SMALL STUDY

OFFICE

42 LARGE STUDY

OFFICE

DN UP

OFFICE

SMALL STUDY

OFFICE

SMALL STUDY

LARGE STUDY

BREAKOUT ROOM

COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM

1 CONFERENCE ROOM

Floor Plan: Level 3 scale: 1/8”=1’-0”

Level 5 60' - 0"

Level 4 45' - 0"

Level 3 30' - 0"

Level 2 15' - 0"

3 A6.0

Level 1 0' - 0"

Longitudinal Section 1/8" = 1'-0"

Level 1 0' - 0"

Level 6 -15' - 0"

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Level 7 -30' - 0" Transverse Section

WALL SECTIONS + DETAILS

1 1

Level 5 60' - 0"

KEYNOTES

3 4

1. EPDM MEMBRANE ON METAL DECKING 2. STRUCTURAL WIDEFLANGE BEAM W12X26

3. CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT WITH RED BRICK VENEER CMU( 7 5/8" X 7 5/8" X 3 5/8")

RED BRICK (3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 7 5/8")

4. COMPOUND CEILING 2' x 4' ACT SYSTEM 5.LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ON METAL DECKING-3" Level 4 45' - 0"

6.FOUNDATION CONCRETE WALL (12") WITH VERTICAL REBAR (1") 7.SIDEWALK CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE-4"

8. RETAINING CONCRETE WALL-12" 9. POST TENSION CONCRETE SLAB-8" 10.CAST IN PLACE FOUNDATION SLAB-12"

KEYNOTES Level 3 30' - 0"

1.EPDM MEMBRANE ON METAL DECKING

2.STRUCTURAL WIDEFLANGE BEAM W12X26

4.COMPOUND CEILING 2' x 4' ACT SYSTEM 5.LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ON METAL DECKING 3"

7.SIDEWALK CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE-4"

9. POST TENSION CONCRETE SLAB-8"

10.CAST IN PLACE FOUNDATION SLAB-12" 11.SUPPLY AIR DUCT SYSTEM 12.PERFORATED METAL SUN SHADING SCREEN

13. STOREFRONT WINDOW WALL Level 2 15' - 0"

14. STEEL COLUMN ENCASE D IN CONCRETE 2'-0"

Level 2 15' - 0"

CROSS SECTION

PRIMARY WALL ASSEMBLIES

CMU WITH BRICK VENEER WALL ASSEMBLY 7

Level 1 0' - 0"

MASONRY BRICK FINISH- 3 5/8" AIR SPACE- 3" THERMAL BARRIER/ RIGID INSULATION- 3" MOISTURE BARRIERS/ DAMP PROOFING- 0" MASONRY- COMCRETE MASONRY UNIT- 7 5/8" METAL FURRING- 1 5/8" GYSYUM WALL BOARD 5/8"

Level 1 0' - 0"

43 14

BRICK VENEER ON METAL STUD ASSEMBLY Level 6 -15' - 0"

MASONRY BRICK FINISH- 3 5/8" MEMBRANE ARI BARRIER LAYER- 3" WOOD- SHEATHING- PLYWOOD- 3/4" METAL STUD- 6" MOSITURE BARRIER/ VAPOR RETARDER- 0" GYPSUM WALL BOARD- 1/2"

WINDOW WALL ASSEMBLY 10

Callout of Section 5 1/4" = 1'-0"

Level 7 -30' - 0"

SYSTEM PANEL: GLAZED JOIN CONDTION: VERTICAL GRID CONTINOUS VERTICAL GRID PATTERN: 5'-0" MAXIMUM SPACING HORIZONTAL GRID PATTERN 8'-0" FIXED DISTANCE

Callout (3) of Section 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

31 40

Callout of Level 2 1/8" = 1'-0"

14 10

15 18

study room callout Level 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

KEYNOTES 3.BRICK ON CMU 13. STOREFRONT WINDOW GLAZING 14.STEEL COLUMN ENCASED IN CONCRETE 15.DOOR- SINGLE GLAZING 18.BRICK ON METAL STUD

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LECTURE HALL The lecture hall functions as an assembly space for exhibitions, performing arts shows, showcases, meeting space, and instructional discussion sessions. LIBRARY COLLECTIONS The library collections are the information hub of the CIC. Amongst the library are open spaces for collaboration between students across many disciplines of fine arts. Collectively most of the floor space is dedicated to this cause. Study rooms line the perimeter of the building for more private interactions

HEAT BARRIER Because the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orientation is not optimal for this hot and arid climate, thicker walls are used on the east and west sides of the building to protect from direct solar heat gain as well as having an overhang to the south. Indirect northern sun light allows for a transparent north facade.

INTERIOR COURTYARD The courtyard provides ample daylighting for rooms surrounding the space while also provides passive cooling and natural ventilation through the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main corridor with natural breezes to mitigate the urban heat island effect and increase the performance of the building. The courtyard creates an enjoyable cool micro-climate for leisurely activities as well as encourage connectivity between users.

UNDERGROUND PARKING Adequate parking for students and staff has currently become an issue. The CIC will provide underground parking for students and staff of the University of Arizona. 100 parking spaces including accessible parking will be provided 2 floors below grade.

LIGHT REACHING DOWN INTO THE EXTERIOR SPACE

COURTYARD CREATES A COOLING EFFECT AS HEAT RISES

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URBAN INFILL

MIXED-USE HOUSING RONSTADT TRANSIT CENTER|DOWNTOWN TUCSON

GROUP MEMBERS: SEAN DEMARS SASHA RAMOS

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OPEN PUBLIC SPACE-WALKABILITY-DENSITY-HOUSING-RETAIL-TRANIST ORIENTED-MEETING PLACE-DOWNTOWN RONSTADT PLAZA

New Downtown

Tucson regional map

PURPOSE FOR TRIPS DOWNTOWN REGULAR RIDERS

Current land use in the area

Area map

PURPOSE FOR TRIPS DOWNTOWN EXPRESS RIDERS

TOP 3 DESIRES FOR IMPROVEMENT

Current bus congestion

Purpose Developing alternative visions for the future of the current Ronstadt Transit Center of Tucson to help the community visualize the range of possibilities for the site. We explored, economic development, urban design ideas, and program potential for one of the most significant downtown sites. Why is it significant? It is near one of the main gateways into Downtown Tucson(6th street underpass) and well as being close to the train depot where lots of passengers travel through by train. The south end of the site is the most active street in Downtown Tucson for food, retail, and entertainment as well as it being along the newly developed modern street car line. This redevelopment could also create a lot more jobs (2,000) The Major Players We sat down with officials at the City of Tucson (dept. of transportation) as well as members of partnerships (Downtown Tucson partnership), local developers, civic leaders, independent property owners, architects, landscaper architects, urban planners, and the bus riders union to provide a basis for design solutions. This is how the transit oriented development design came about. According to the Urban Land Use Institute, this area would benefit from small scale flexible retail and more housing. There is the potentially of 275 more people living downtown on this site. We concluded that 200-300 units per acre is the desired number of density and 211 units per acre achieved.

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOORPLAN

WHO DID WE TALK TO ? ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS DEVELOPERS FEDERAL TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF AUTHORITY TRANSPORTATION

MILLENNIAL BUS RIDERS UNION

CITY OF TUCSON OFFICIALS

PROGRAM 7-story mixed-use, transit oriented development with 211apartments,9.000 sf retail, new mid-block public plaza boutique hotel parking garages for residents and visitors.

THIRD FLOORPLAN

4TH-7TH FLOORPLAN

DESCRIPTION Ronstadt Plaza is a mixed use apartment building with 211 units off of 6th Avenue. In addition to 9,000 sf of retail space the project also includes a public parking garage, large public amenity and courtyard space. There will be a strong pedestrian sequence between Congress St and 6th Avenue with access to the Tucson modern streetcar and further activating the public park. The building is designed with the vibrant culture of the downtown area in mind. Amenities include a rooftop pool facing Congress St, and flexible retail space that can extend into the park space. Ronstadt Plaza functions as a transit oriented development that ultimately will provide more density and foot traffic to the area.

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HOUSING UNITS

RONSTADT PLAZA

COMMERCIAL

HOTEL

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Ronstadt was originally constructed in 1991. Two of the originally options for the land was for transit, the other three options were not transit oriented. There has already been plenty of master plans that have been created for this particular site in Downtown Tucson. The main problem is that the Ronstadt Transit Center is currently functions as a transfer station meaning that riders are getting off at this station are not getting off to actually go downtown but to board another bus. So there has been much discussion about whether to move or remove it from its current location and whether there should really be a transit center in the middle of a downtown. The Bus Riders Union is a strong union resisting the relocation of the transit center as it will gentility the area, although there are 2 other transit centers in the city. City officials see this transit center as being underutilized and can better serve the downtown area as something new all the while knowing that this will take some resources away from the low income people that use the bus the most.

RONSTADT PLAZA

OPERABLE PANELS The operable shading panels help shade against the harsh summer sun and are operable by each individual unit to allows for flexibility amongst uses as well as functioning as an every changing facade to the building.

VIBRANT AREA Most of the units overlook the plaza in order to visually engage with the activity on the street and within the plaza. Retail space also has the ability to expand into the plaza space to engage more people.

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OF THE EARTH

NATURE CHAPEL TUCSON, ARIZONA

The siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best physical aspects are its washes, slopes, hills, views, and natural vegetation. The topography of the site and the limited flat area provide the area with a natural landscape and desert environment. The chapel is carefully integrated into the site to preserve the natural site features. A quiet path for discovery and private meditation. The Nature Chapel is an alternative space for smaller worship and meditation, an introspective space for small gatherings inside an unusual and inspiring space. The concept of intimate, informal outdoor space for meditation, compliments the existing vegetation and use of the site.

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The chapel entrance begins at a flat part of the side and slowly descends and digs into the. The Chapel wall is made from rammed earth to further influence the concept of having the chapel rise from the material from the earth. At the end of the pathway you will find yourself within the chapel and amongst the cactus and mesquite trees.

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ITALY

ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION TRAVEL SKETCHING ITALY

In the spirit of architectural intervention, this project strives to find a synthesis between a historical landmark and a new theoretical dwelling. It is based on the concept of a house merging with one of Piranesiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Views of Rome (Castel Sanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Angelo) with the concept of creating a House of Loneliness. Castel Sanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Angelo was originally commissioned to be a mausoleum for Roman Emperor Hadrian as a final resting place for him and his family. The design is in the form of a pyramid to suggest death, isolation and solitude. Materiality including white and black marble. The Hall of isolation on the right hand side only wide enough for one person to pass through at a time. On the left, a room of Solitude and observation tower overlooking the street.

These observation sketches are a based on structures of architectural significance while traveling to numerous Italian cities.

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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

JULIA WEATHERSPOON E: jlweatherspoon1@gmail.com www.wix.comjweather5/architectureprofile

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