KATO Architecture Portfolio by katoarchitecture

Founders Hall

10.

Winston Prouty Master Plan

16.

Hotel & Spa

24.

U.S. National Stadium

32.

The Cascades

38.

Northshire Brewery

44.

Vista Bella Community Center

50.

San Francisco Community Center

54.

San Lucas School

58.

To the River

66.

Garibaldi Resort

74.

11k

Founders Hall is a new academic building for Burr and Burton Academy and is the generous gift of the late Barry and Wendy Rowland. We were asked to create a building which celebrates the nearly 200-year history of the school, while supporting the school’s ambitious pedagogical goals. The building combines three programs- classrooms, library and makerspaceinto one project to facilitate project-based education and integrated learning between departments. Instead of conventional classrooms on hallways, learning spaces are organized in “neighborhoods” as a more efficient use of space. The project implements several sustainable design strategies, including electrical air-to-water source heat pumps with no on-site combustion, thermal storage, and locally sourced and low-embodied energy materials such as mass timber structure. The building connects the upper campus with the main campus and frame views of the historic bell tower and Mount Equinox. A new courtyard between Founders Hall, The Rowland Center, and the original Seminary Building provides an extension of the classroom to the exterior and unites the buildings of the main campus.

Type: Educational Size: 25,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Built 4

Founders Hall, Burr and Burton Academy 2019-2021 Manchester, Vermont, USA

Winston Prouty Master Plan 2022-Present Brattleboro, Vermont, USA

KATO partnered with the Winston Prouty Center to create this project in response to a tremendous housing shortage the Brattleboro region is currently experiencing. A recent housing study identified a 500-unit housing deficit, for which the Winston Prouty campus is ideally located to make a significant impact. The purpose of the project is to maximize density on the site, while creating a project which feels organic to the landscape and respects the historic Winston Prouty campus. In addition to approximately 300 units of mixed-income housing, the project also includes a recreation center and gymnasium, community center, retail, food service, and commercial space. The intent is for the project to function as a self-sustaining development and provide housing for a range of demographics.

Type: Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Size: 600,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 13

Hotel & Spa 2020-Present Manchester, Vermont, USA

The proposed hotel and spa is a tremendous opportunity to bring a truly world-class destination to the region. Situated on a meadow overlooking the valley, the project is designed to provide a stunning view for all programmed spaces, including: the hotel rooms and gathering areas, the wedding banquet space and restaurant, and the spa. A single-loaded corridor will provide every hotel room and amenity space with a prime view and connect all spaces of the hotel within one building. The natural topography of the land follows an “S” curve, with a subtle bowl form to the east and a ridge to the west. By allowing the building to follow this natural profile of the land, the project will have a minimal disturbance on the site and be harmonious with the landscape. The entire property, including future cabins, an existing pond to the southwest, and a renovated barn will be united by a path which loops around the site.

Type: Hospitality Size: 100,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 19

U.S. National Stadium 2016 - Present Washington, D.C., USA

The RFK site represents the most visible and usable opportunity of our time to create a truly national stadium, to bring all Washington teams back home, and provide a thriving surrounding community. Only this site can provide such home-team enthusiasm, national pride, and local economic growth. The full development is integrated with the masterplan currently in progress, which includes cultural and recreational buildings and athletic fields. Around the stadium bowl, a mixed-use development of retail, commercial office, housing and hotel program is integrated in a walkable and inter-connected community. The stadium and development will integrate with existing traffic patterns and provide parking for both the stadium and surrounding functions. The main stadium concourse forms a passage where restaurants, shops, and green space can remain open to visitors even when the stadium itself is not in use. The lower pedestrian path connects to both ends of the stadium and provides access to the ground level of both sides of the development. By visually and functionally orienting the project toward the historic sites of the city, the stadium seeks to take its place among those beloved landmarks, greatly enlarge the iconic American district within the District, and become a destination unto itself.

Type: Sports, Mixed-Use Size: 4,000,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Proposal 27

The Cascades 2021-Present Manchester, Vermont, USA

The project is a response to a tremendous housing shortage the Manchester region is currently experiencing. Many people who work in Manchester cannot find housing anywhere near town and must make long commutes every day, making it harder for employers to attract employees. To address this problem most effectively, it was necessary to provide a comprehensive design and project management effort. We created the design, produced conceptual imagery and technical drawings, and engaged engineering consultants to advance the project. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate how high density can be created on the site, which will help with cost of construction, while integrating the project meaningfully within the community. This will be achieved by massing the building to emulate topography, by gradually sloping the building up from the ground. The building sits above a podium over a parking level, to keep the project out of the flood plain. A community green space is carved out of the center, which connects to the existing courtyard between the buildings on Depot Street, up to Center Hill, and to the shopping plazas on each side.

Type: Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Size: 83,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 35

Northshire Brewery 2020-2021 Manchester, Vermont, USA

Situated at the center of Manchester, the new microbrewery is intended to serve as a social destination for locals and visitors. The project is organized around two shifting volumes, which frame exterior courtyard spaces and provide distinction between the brewing area and social space. Two material treatments are provided, a dark roman brick on the exterior and light wood on the interior, to emphasize the warmth of the interior as pedestrians and vehicles pass by the site. On the interior, two light wells are integrated with the ceiling and roof to bring natural light into the social spaces.

Type: Entertainment Size: 12,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Proposal 41

Vista Bella Community Center 2018 - Present García, Nuevo León, Mexico

Located at the foot of the mountains outside of Monterrey, the community center will provide healthcare and vocational education to 5,000 families at the conclusion of the housing construction. The project intent is to emphasize these uses within an enjoyable public space and provide a place which people will seek out for year-round activity. The public plaza can be used for performances and ceremonies and other events, while the terraced slopes of the building offer informal spaces for gatherings and classes. Both levels of the building have significant transparency to the exterior, which will create a sense of security for parents engaging in classes while children play outside.

Type: Community and Healthcare Size: 4,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 47

NORTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

As our first project in Mexico, KATO was tasked with creating a health clinic and community center for the San Francisco development in Juárez, Nuevo León. The community will house approximately 50,000 people upon completion of the construction. Because there is no other healthcare or vocational center nearby, the building will serve as the primary means of satisfying both for such a large population. The building is terraced into the hill, to minimize the cost of cut and fill, and the various ground level program changes from public to private as the building moves away from the main street. The height of the building also serves as a focal point for the community, so people could find their way through the vast areas of housing in relation to this central building. The project provides a kitchen for culinary and nutritional programs, a rehabilitation center, presentation spaces, a playground, offices, and other community functions. The building utilizes passive ventilation through a series of louvers and is constructed from locally made bricks.

Type: Community, Educational, Healthcare Size: 3,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Built 52

San Francisco Community Center, Juárez, Nuevo León, Mexico 2017-2018

San Lucas School 2016-Present Arequipa, Peru

The new school will serve 700 students in the Arequipa region and will strengthen the outreach of the institution to the community. The school owns an irregular triangular plot of land, with two existing classroom buildings, an administration building, and a covered courtyard. In addition to the need for accessibility, ventilation, and security, the children must also be protected from the very high UV index in the region. By dividing the masses radially, each block becomes an individual room, and people can access the central space from many directions. The design creates security from the exterior, while creating an inwardly focused network of academic spaces on the interior. The central courtyard will create an epicenter of activity, from gatherings to performances to community events. Each classroom will have direct access to the terraced balconies which surround the plaza. A canopy system will protect the students from the sun, while allowing natural light and ventilation to circulate through each level of the school.

Type: Educational Size: 35,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 57

The project seeks to create a new epicenter of activity in downtown Lebanon, unite the downtown area through bicycle and pedestrian connections, and activate the riverfront. By elevating the project over the existing parking, an open green space is reserved for public use, which connects down to the edge of the river. The buildings are proportioned around this central green space and include residential and mixed-use programs. The heights of the buildings are softened by a series of sloping roofs, which also provide pedestrian connections between various levels. Balconies, green roofs, and lawn space collectively create a downtown oasis of greenery, an elevated park to welcome residents, locals and visitors.

Type: Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Size: 325,000 Gross Square Feet Status: In Development 60

To the River 2022-Present Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA

Garibaldi Resort 2018 - 2020 Squamish, B.C., Canada

The Garibaldi at Squamish resort represents the greatest opportunity of our time to create a truly world-class destination for year-round recreation. The stunning natural beauty of the site should be complimented by a new architectural vernacular, one which gives identity to the place and elevates the experience for all who visit. The masterplan for the base village is designed to be organic to the landscape, provide four-season enjoyment, and leverage tremendous economic potential for the entire region. Most importantly, the resort celebrates and features the culture, history, and identity of the Squamish Nation. The development includes hotels, condominiums, restaurants, retail, entertainment, and cultural spaces. Skating rinks, sledding, swimming, rock climbing, and spa areas provide year-round use. By placing the main base village uphill from the lifts, the entire village can be ski-on and ski-off. This would leverage value for the resort by creating a guest experience where more time can be spent skiing and less time in transit with gear and taking shuttle buses. Instead of typical condominium and mountainside-type buildings, the buildings can be a series of mountains which take better advantage of the views down the valley, create a pedestrian friendly village, and feel organic to the landscape.

Type: Hospitality, Entertainment, Mixed-Use Size: 5,000,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Proposal 69

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EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE RIGID INSULATION PLYWOOD SUBSTRATE FLUID APPLIED AIR/WEATHER BARRIER GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE "LOG"

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GYPSUM SHEATHING INTERIOR GYPSUM

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6" OLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING WITH BATT INSULATION VAPOR BARRIER

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AIR/WEATHER BARRIER OVERLAPS METAL FLASHING

METAL ROOF FLASHING COMPRESSIBLE FILLER WITH WEEP HOLES

SLOPE

STEEL FRAME

HORIZONTAL REINFORCEMENT EVERY 2 COURSES ATTACHED TO PLYWOOD

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TPO ROOF MEMBRANE

SEALANT AND BACKER ROD

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02 01

DEFLECTION HEAD ASSEMBLY

METAL ROOFING

STEEL FRAME

GLU-LAMINATED TIMBER COLUMN BEHIND

VAPOR BARRIER

THERMALLY BROKEN MULLION

TRIPLE GLAZED IGU

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CEILING FRAMING AND INTERIOR GYPSUM

01 1-Bedroom Unit 02 2-Bedroom Unit 03 3-Bedroom Unit 04 4-Bedroom Unit

LIGHT FIXTURE BEHIND

25 26 27 28 29 30

CODE: 1. Two egress paths are provided from all floors with required separation 2. Dead-end corridors do not exceed 50’ (sprinklered) 3. Split stairs connected by fire-rated corridor

FINISH WOOD FLOOR

PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR CONCRETE TOPPING SLAB ACOUSTIC MAT

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5 1/2" DOWEL-LAMINATED TIMBER FLOOR PANEL (DLT)

EDGE OF INTERIOR WALL BEYOND RADIANT FLOORING

GLU-LAMINATED TIMBER GIRDER BEHIND

PLYWOOD DECK

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FINISH FLOOR

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A A

AIR/WEATHER BARRIER TRANSITION FLASHING, TURNED UP INTO MULLION

VAPOR BARRIER METAL FASCIA AND SOFFIT WITH DRIP EDGE

HSS 4" X 4" X 1/4" STEEL TUBE

COMPRESSIBLE FILLER DEFLECTION HEAD ASSEMBLY

B B

L4" X 6" X 1/4" STEEL ANGLE, WELDED TO STEEL TUBE AND BOLTED TO DLT FLOOR GLU-LAMINATED TIMBER BEAM

A Residential Floor B Retail/Restaurant C Opt. Underground Parking D Mechanical/Penthouse

01 - Gypsum sheathing 02 - Interior gypsum 03 - Cold-formed framing with batt insulation 04 - Vapor barrier 05 - Steel frame 06 - Glu-laminated timber column behind 07 - Extruded polystyrene rigid insulation 08 - Plywood substrate 09 - Fluid applied air/weather barrier 10 - Glass fiber reinforced concrete cladding 11 - Horizontal reinforcement 12 - Air/weather barrier overlaps metal flashing 13 - Metal roof flashing 14 - Compressible filler with weep holes 15 - Vapor barrier

16 - Metal roofing 17 - TPO roof membrane 18 - Steel frame 19 - Sealant and backer rod 20 - Deflection head assembly 21 - Thermally broken mullion 22 - Triple glazed IGU 23 - Ceiling framing and interior gypsum 24 - Light fixture 25 - Finish wood floor 26 - Plywood subfloor 27 - Concrete topping slab 28 - Acoustic mat 29 - 5 1/2” dowel-laminated timber (DLT) 30 - Glu-laminated timber girder

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31 - Edge of interior wall behind 32 - Radiant flooring 33 - Plywood deck 34 - Air/weather barrier transition flashing 35 - Vapor barrier 36 - Metal fascia and soffit with drip edge 37 - Steel tube 38 - Compressible filler 39 - Deflection head assembly 40 - Steel angle 41 - Glu-laminated timber beam

11k 2023 - Present New York City, USA

The project site, known as “Javits Site K” along 11th Ave, has been prioritized by the city for development to target affordable housing and other non-residential uses. The site is located at the intersection of critical connections to the Javits Center, Midtown Manhattan, Hudson Yards, Bella Abzug Park, and The High Line. The project can be a convergence of these into a green public thoroughfare, which continues through the site and up into the building, culminating in spectacular views of the Hudson River and back to Midtown. The building is envisioned as a tower which blends into a terraced base, providing a smooth transition to the scale of the Javits Center to the west and Bella Abzug Park to the east. The project combines residential units, hotel, conference center, and community-oriented amenities, all to help offset the cost of the affordable units. Openings allow for wind mitigation and the lowest facades of the building surround the MTA Ventilation shaft to incorporate into the architecture. While most towers are fairly closed at the base, the public domain of Bella Abzug Park is extended into an interior grand foyer through the building.

Type: Residential, Hospitality, Mixed-Use Size: 1,250,000 Gross Square Feet Status: Proposal 77

Complete Structural Frame

Core and Primary Lateral Bracing

Primary Concrete Core Belt Truss

Outrigger Truss Perimeter SuperColumn

Typical Lateral Bracing Level

Angled Bracing MBTA Ventilation Shaft

Retaining Wall Easement Amtrak Easement Below Grade Columns Drilled Caissons

Lower Floors and Foundations

PROJECT CREDITS KATO

BY PROJECT

Founder and Lead Architect Kyle Murphy

Founders Hall

U.S. National Stadium

San Lucas School

Client: Burr and Burton Academy Executive Architect: ZGF Architects Landscape Architect: SE Group Civil & Structural: Engineering Ventures MEP Engineer: Integral Group Lighting Designer: Sarah Richter Design FF&E Consultant: Cori Klein Construction Manager: DEW Construction Timber Structure: Art Massif

Visualizations: A-Promise

Client: Anglican Diocese of Peru Structural Engineer: Tom Yost Visualizations: Kyle Murphy

DESIGN TEAM Matthew Matuska Yiwen Dai Parker Kulis Josué Pérez Campos Luz M. Llano Patino Benjamin Magin Alp Demiroglu Maria Garza Zaira Mennah Govela COLLABORATORS Tom Yost, P.E., LEED AP BD+C Lisha Brown, L.C., LEED AP John Rimbey, P.E. Rob Grubbs, P.E. Arq. Andres Garza Villarreal Arq. Karla Salas Melendez Arq. Sylvia Negrete Martinez Ing. Ruben Garcia Arq. Diego Castilla Garza Arq. Jesus Barney Gutierrez COMMUNICATIONS Savannah Aigner Paulina Molina Catherine Davison Janey Creeden Patricia Michelsen-King

The Cascades Client: Town of Manchester Structural Engineer: Engineering Ventures Civil Engineer: MSK Engineers Code Consultant: Fran Robillard Visualizations: Negativ VA - pg. 36, 40-41 Matthew Matuska - pg. 38-39

To the River

Northshire Brewery

Garibaldi Resort

Partner Architect: BMA Architects Visualizations: Brick Visual

Visualizations: Negativ VA Physical Models: Luz M. Llano Patino

Client: Winston Prouty Center Landscape Architect: Mark Westa/Elan Visualizations: Negativ VA

Vista Bella Community Center

11k

Hotel & Spa

Client: Grupo Garza Ponce Visualizations: Kyle Murphy

Visualizations: ATCHAIN - pg. 78, 80, 83, 85 Yiwen Dai - pg. 81

Photography: Todd Mason - pg. 7, 8, 10, 12-13 Matthew Matuska - pg. 11 Yiwen Dai - pg. 87 Winston Prouty Master Plan

Client: Orchid LLC Landscape Architect: SE Group Facade Consultant: Front, Inc. Structural Engineer: Engineering Ventures Civil Engineer: Long Trail Engineering MEP Engineer: Engineering Services Of Vermont Aquatics Consultant: Weston & Sampson Spa Consultant: Bluspas, Inc. Code Consultant: Fran Robillard Fire Protection: G. Tim Stone Consulting Visualizations: Negativ VA

San Francisco Community Center Client: Grupo Garza Ponce Engineering and Construction: GP Vivienda Photography: Andrés Garza Villareal

Client: City of Lebanon Visualizations: Brick Visual - pg. 63, 64, 67 ATCHAIN - pg. 65, 66 Matthew Matuska - pg. 68-69

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