Genome research Center by Mats Nilsson

Project 001 | ICON - Genome Reseach Center 2011-05-05

Teacher: Mariam Mojdehi School: Georgia Institute of technology, School of Architecture, The Portman prize studio, Graduate Level Options II Duration | Semester studio project (6h) Constilation | Individual Jury | Karl A. Backus, AIA, Principal at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects, San Francisco. Ceren Bingol, Grimshaw architects New York City. Tristan Al Hadad, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, Atlanta. Jude Le Blanc, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, Atlanta. Brian Bell, BLDGS, Atlanta. John Peponis AA London / Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, Atlanta.

Project narrative Genome research is a fast growing industry with genetics and doctors anticipate a sea change in genetic diagnosis of diseases in the next decade. A genome center addresses several interdisciplinary challenges such as communication, growth, intellectual property and increased public outreach. With flexibility and modularity as a method this proposal tries to meet these demands as the gene industry quickly changes. New technology makes genome sequencing cheaper and also available for the public through new services in a whole new scale.

The Site The corner of Peachtree Street and North Avenue is surrounded by high buildings such as Bank of America in south west and the office building of AT&T in North west. It is a city space in down town Atlanta that heavily depends on its artery that runs through it - Peachtree Street. In North there are apartments and a parking deck and in south a smaller church. The site is also characterized by its noticeable slope from west to east. In addition, no curb cuts are allowed on Peachtree Street making North Avenue the only option of entry.

Strategy and North Avenue by bordering the streets and tightening the city space, leaving a sun stair/terrace in south/south east. The main entrance will be from Peachtree Street on the same level emphasizing that this is the buildings front side.

The immediate space is made up of 12 floor buildings and more, making it a very urban space. The corner that is the site needs to be stronger and hence a taller rather than horizontal proposal is favorable. Atlanta also has the ambition to condense its city to meet a fast growing population and an expected future increase. The proposal also addresses Peachtree Street

Area Plan |

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Area Plan |

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RESEARCH: VIRUS RESEARCH: RESEARCH: VIRUS VIRUS LYTIC (Cold)

LYTIC LYTIC (Cold) (Cold)

VIRUSES VIRUSES VIRUSES

Enter Cell Enter Cell Enter Cell

Virus Enters Virus Cell Enters Cell Virus Enters Cell

Reproduce Reproduce Reproduce

Burst Cell Burst Cell

Enter New Cell Enter New Cell

Burst Cell

Reproduce Reproduce

Enter New Cell

Reproduce

LYSOGENIC LYSOGENIC (Hiv) LYSOGENIC (Hiv) (Hiv)

Cell with Nucleus

Cell with Nucleus Cell with Nucleus

Virus Enters Cell

Virus Enters Cell Virus Enters Cell

Targeting Nucleus

Attach To DNA

Targeting Nucleus Targeting Nucleus

Virus Triggered

Attach To DNA Attach To DNA

Cell reprogrammed

Virus Triggered Virus Triggered

Cell reprogrammed Cell reprogrammed

MODULE

MODULE MODULE

CELL

PROGRAM STRATEGY

PROGRAM

CORE AND DOCKING MODULES

CORE AND DOCKING MODULES CORE AND DOCKING MODULES

LYTIC ZONE MODULES

LYTIC ZONE MODULES LYTIC ZONE MODULES

LYSOGENIC ZONE MODULES

PLAN EXAMPLE

LYSOGENIC ZONE MODULES LYSOGENIC ZONE MODULES

PLAN EXAMPLE PLAN EXAMPLE

PROGRAM STRATEGY PROGRAM STRATEGY

1 OPEN PROGRAM

1 PROGRAM SEQUENCING

OPEN PROGRAM 1 OPEN PROGRAM 1600 Laboratories 4300 Open Labs 3000 Support Spaces 720 Restrooms

2 RESTRICTED PRG. ADDED

2 2 RESTRICTED PRG. ADDED RESTRICTED PRG. ADDED

3 RESTRICTED PRG. GROWTH

4 CONTINUED GROWTH

3 3 RESTRICTED PRG. GROWTH 9620 +1400 circulation sq ft GROWTH RESTRICTED PRG.

5 FULLY SECURE / FLEXIBLE PRG.

4 PLAN MODULE VARIATIONS CONTINUED GROWTH4 CONTINUED GROWTH

5 5 FULLY SECURE / FLEXIBLE PRG. FULLY SECURE / FLEXIBLE PRG.

6 ASSEMBLY

OPEN PROGRAM

RESTRICTED PRG. ADDED

RESTRICTED PRG. GROWTH

CONTINUED GROWTH

SEQUENCING PROGRAM

FULLY SECURE / FLEXIBLE PRG.

ASSEMBLY

PLAN MODULE VARIATIONS 9620 +1400 circulation sq ft

SECURE Zone 4

1600 Laboratories 4300 Open Labs 3000 Support Spaces 720 Restrooms 1400 Circulation 11020 sq ft TOTAL 4500 Open Labs 2200 Support Spaces 900 Conference/Meating 720 Restrooms 1400 Circulation 9720 sq ft TOTAL

8320 +1400 circulation sq ft

2800 Computing

SEMI-SECURE Zone 3

SEMI-OPEN Zone 2

900 Conference/Meating 540 Restrooms 1400 Circulation 10840 sq ft TOTAL

9440 +1400 circulation sq ft

7500 Incubators 1800 Conference/Meating 115 Storage 720 Restrooms 1400 Circulation 11500 sq ft TOTAL

10 100+1400 circulation sq ft

8100 Clinics 1350 Conference/Meating 130 Storage 720 Restrooms 1400 Circulation 11700 sq ft TOTAL

10 300 +1400 circulation sq ft DUCTS MODULE

LAB BENCH

WC MODULE 1

WC MODULE 2

870 Entrance 1300 Library/Book Store 2500 Refectory 1080 Kitchen 2300 Auditorium 170 Restrooms 1000 Circulation 10 920 sq ft TOTAL

OPEN Zone 1

650 Entrance from parking 1400 Delivery 2300 Auditorium 380 Electrical 1050 Mechanical 400 Trash/Recycling 1700 Storage 100 Restrooms 1300 Circulation 9300 sq ft TOTAL 10800 Parking (2x5400)

9920+1000 circulation sq ft

18800 +1300 circulation sq ft

TOTAL sq: 75 000 sq + 10800 parking

Research / Education Atlanta has a high research & education profile through Georgia Tech, Emory Craford Long Hospital among others. I had the ambitions to embody and exemplify ever-changing technology of the genome industry and the ambitions of a changing Atlanta. I do so with different systems of dynamic parts. Louvers on the façade track the sun and pods working as supporting lab spaces follow a secondary system.

My proposal has been influenced by early research in virus’s basic life cycles. In short, they can be described as Lytic and Lysogenic viruses. The Lytic virus cycle (a cold virus ex.) reproduces and burst the cell for a new host whereas the Lysogenic (a HIV virus ex.) targets the nucleus itself and alters the DNA. Flexible modularity and pods are an architectural translation of the lytic and lysogenic logics. 8

Iconic Architecture STRONG CORNER

STREET FACADE LINE

SPACIAL CONDENSING

STRONG CORNER

STREET FACADE LINE

Iconic architecture can be found in most major cities in the world and the trend of having an eye catching, playful icon that can show the spirit of a city and its ambitions is important. Atlanta is not known for its bold or playful architecture but has a lot of knowledge based industry and top ranked education. Since the genome research field is very dynamic I propose kinetic lab pods at the top of the building. It is a quality that can add to the buildings flexibility and also tell about the functions within and not least the exiting challenges that the industry faces the coming decades. SS

SPACIAL CONDENSING

30'

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30'

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PARKING/TERRACE

MASSING AND SITE STRATEGIES MASSING AND SITE STRATEGIES

Assembly

FIN AL ES ME BM LB YLY FI NAA LSS AS

Context Strategies 9

DIMENSIONS AND FUNCTIONS DIMENSIONS AND FUNCTIONS

STRONG CORNER STRONG CORNER SPACIAL CONDENSING

STREET FACADE LINE SPACIAL CONDENSING

STREET FACADE LINE

SS SS 30' 30 0' 30' 30 0'

30'

30' 30 0' 30' 30 0'

30' 30 3 0' 0 '

PARKING/TERRACE PARKING/TERRACE

MASSING AND SITE STRATEGIES MASSING AND SITE STRATEGIES

Massing and Site Stategies

DIMENSIONS AND FUNCTIONS DIMENSIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Dimensions and Functions

BASEMENT FLOOR / EMPLOYE PARKING 1/16" = 1'-0

EmployeBASEMENT Parking -1 PARKING | 1:1000 FLOOR / EMPLOYE 1/16" = 1'-0

BASEMENT FLOOR -1 / VISITORS PARKING 1/16" = 1'-0 BASEMENT FLOOR -1 / VISITORS PARKING 1/16" = 1'-0

Basement Floor -2 |

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Ground Plan | 12

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FLOOR 3 INCUBATORS 1/16" = 1'-0

FLOOR 5 OPEN LABS 1/16" = 1'-0

FLOOR 3 INCUBATORS 1/16" = 1'-0

FLOOR 5 OPEN LABS 1/16" = 1'-0

Floor 3 Incubators |

Floor 2 clinics |

Floor 5 Open labs |

1:500

FLOOR 2 CLINICS 1/16" = 1'-0

Floor 4 Admin / IT |

1:500

FLOOR 4 ADMIN / IT 1/16" = 1'-0

Section BB |

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15 / Support | Floor 6 Restricted Labs

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Modularity / Flexability Genome science is a fast shifting and evolving industry. Hence the importance of having a flexible building that can be reconfigured to meet new demands and expansion cannot be overseen. The proposals modular plan approach and measurements allow for radical reconfiguration and practical variation. With generous drop ceilings and structural approach, future space demands are meet and internal light issues solved. The central circulation and light shaft create safe zones for restricted program such as labs to exist alongside with open program such as restaurants and stores. The Trusses create space for installations and also an interesting faรงade and playful structure that can be seen from all angles.

Incubator Space

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Elevation North Avenue |

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Solar Stategies

Ventilation Stategies

Detail Section Floor 4 Admin |

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Research / Education The project is really about different systems coming together with a strong structural focus. The concrete core with its ducts and trusses carries the floors to accommodate the cut-outs in the slabs. You get light in and a heat stack effect out. It also enables freer facades and spaces for hiding mechanical. I view these structural systems as an inverted lounge or a tree

structure that service the building with fresh air. This being an analogy to the human respiratory system that often gets targeted first by viruses. Around this core you then have a modular program space for greater flexibility. At the corners the metal fins gives support, visual character and a framework for the different systems to work side by side.

Project 001 | ICON - Genome Reseach Center Programs Used: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Indesign CS5, Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, Autodesk Maya 2011, Rhinoceros 4.0, Autodesk Auto CAD Architecture 2011, SketchUp 8 Pro, V-Ray, Microsoft Office Word 2007.

Mats Nilsson Östen Undéns gata 166 227 62 Lund Sweden T. +46 (0) 768 766 622 E. matsjnilsson@hotmail.com