Taylor Tomman Professor Joe Odoefer ARCH 1300 Section 4 Architectural Design III Spring 2020 University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture
Contents I. Frontage Project • Precedent research • Model II. Comparative Analysis • Drawings of Case Study • Analytical Diagrams III. Site Study • Photo study of materials, fenestration, and enterances • Drafting existing elevations • pedestrian and vehicular circulation mapping • Site Plan IV. Final Design • Library • Narrative
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Precedent Research Lan Din - Sher Maker
Lan Din/ Sher Maker Location Chiang Mai, Thailand Building Material Polycarbonate panels, wood Date 2018 Architect Sher Maker Facilities Cafe Resturaunt
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Frontage Project Capitol Park Library
01 Frontage Project The frontage project is a temporary building structure with multiple interior functions. My group and I worked together to design a sturcture that could easily be built and taken down to rebuild elsewhere. My group and I wanted to design a facade that would feel welcoming to the people surrounding the area, so we designed the facade from polycarbonate panels. These panels appear frosted to protect from over lighting while also providing a glimpse of the building’s interior functuons. On the ground floor is the main lobby with a reception area. The second floor, is a book donation center/tutoring space for children and the third floor, is a food bank. On the roof, the community is welcome to an outdoor theatre.
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Comparative Analysis Musashino Library - Sou Fujimoto
Musashino Library Location Tokyo, Japan Date 2010 Architect Sou Fujimoto Facilities Art Museum & Library I was inspired by Sou Fujimoto to think of shelving as a part of my design.
Open vs. Closed Diagram
Open Areas Closed Areas
Public vs. Private Diagram
Public Private
Circulation Diagram
Program Organization
1- Reading/ Study Rooms
4- Lounge
2- Meeting Rooms
5- Stacks
3- Office
6- Catalogue Gallary
7- Private Cubicles
Light Diagram
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Site Study Capitol Park, Detroit Michigan
Enterances Most if not all of the enterances surrounding the site were tall. The height of the ground floor was often taller than the floors above it. This design technique helps to put the building at human scale.
Materials During the site visit, I made sure t0 note the variety of materials used and how they were used to potentially influence my design.
Fenestration Most of the buildings in Capitol Park were older and typically did not have large areas of glass on the facade. Most had smaller windows either rectilinear or arched.
04 Final Project Capitol Park Library Typically when I think of the word “park�, I imagine a space full of vegetation. However, Capitol Park lacks in this area. In my final design, I decided to pull the outdoors in by incorporating vegetation into my design. On the facade of my builiding I designed perforated metal louvers to protect from solar heat but these louvers also offer a place for vegetation to grow up. At the top of my building, I incorporated a roof garden. While dealing with rainwater the garden also provides a relaxing space for the community to enjoy,
Site Plan Capitol Park, Detroit , MI
East Elevation 1/16”= 1’
translucent glass
perforated metal louvers
white painted metal
West Elevation 1/16�= 1’
Wall Section
5 1 2 3 4
6 7
1 Wooden Floor Finish 2 Decking 3 Electrical Space 4 Ceiling 5 Perforated Metal Panel 6 Glazed Spandrel 7 Insulation
Roof Detail
2 3 4 5
1
6
1 Engineered Soil & Planting 2 Drainage Layer 3 Root Barrier 4 Membrane Protection 5 Structural Support 6 Hanging LED Lights
Section A 1/16”= 1’
Section B 1/16”= 1’
Ground Floor
Children’s Floor
The children’s floor offers an upper loft area for a more quiet space for tutoring. This floor also offers book shelves that have little “nooks” for children to sit in comfortably.
Second Floor Scale 1/16”= 1’
General Print Collections
Third Floor
Fourth Floor
Bathrooms Elevator Seating Area General Print Collection CPU Station Egress Stairs Storage Circulation
Labratory
Fifth Floor Scale 1/16”= 1’
Bathrooms Elevator Seating Area Special Print Collection CPU Station Egress Stairs Storage Circulation
Communal Space
Sixth Floor Scale 1/16”= 1’
Bathrooms Elevator Seating Area Non-print media CPU Station Egress Stairs Storage Circulation Meeting Rooms
Model
05 Narrative Capitol Park Library In the beginning of my design process, I started to design based off of the neighboring buildings using similar materials and fenestration. I originally designed my facade with grey stone masonry, however this approach hindered me from using passive design strategies. The stone facade also did not achieve a welcoming appearance to the community. I realized that my inspiration had come from buildings that were much older and, thus, not energy efficient. I wanted the library to fit in with the site while also using less energy. I decided to go from a traditional to a more modern style. This allowed me to be able to incorporate passive design strategies into my building design. Instead of using masonry on the library like the buildings surrounding it, instead I chose an all glass facade with a steel structure. The perforated metal louvers protect the building from solar heat in the warmer months, where the all glass facade allows for solar heat to warm the space in the winter. In connection to the site, the roof garden acts as an extension of Capitol Park..