Living in the Wall Ho(s)tel + Flexible Market
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer 1
Mission Statement This project con nues an ac ve urban fabric past the barrier of I-95 in coopera on with new development plans for the Delaware River waterfront by layering commercial and event spaces to mix Philadelphians with a constant rota on of hotel users. The loca on provides ample walking access to public transit and many of the tourist ameni es of the waterfront and historic district. The hotel is designed to allow a con nuous visual connec on—whether the guest is in their room, the hallway, a communal space, or event space—to the Delaware River, Center City skyline, and the plaza space directly below.
Living in the Wall Ho(s)tel + Flexible Market
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer Philadelphia University, Fall 2011 Design IX Process Book Professor Susan Frosten Professor Christopher Boskey
Contents
Site Analysis
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Zoning
17
Program Development
27
Adjancencies
57
Precedents
63
Massing Studies
79
Final Project Documenta on
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SITE ANALYSIS
MOVEMENT:
MOVEMENT:
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
Legend:
Roadways
Proposed Multi-use Trail
St
Duck Tour
6th St
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic
Roadways
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Pedestrian Walking
Legend: Spring Gar den
Bike Trails
5th St
[Spring Garden]
5th St
6th St
St
SEPTA Bus Routes
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Roadways
Spring Gar den
Bike Trails
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions
Bike Trails
St
Proposed Multi-use Trail Philadelphia Trolly Works
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6th St
Subway Routes
Spring Gar den
Duck Tour
5th St
MOVEMENT:
Water Traffic
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
PATCO
Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Proposed Light Rail
PATCO 57
Bus Routes Sugarhouse Shuttle Proposed Light Rail
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Race St
Race St
Ben Fra
nklin Bri
Race St
Ben Fra dge
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Ben Fra 25
dge
nklin Bri
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Market
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St 2nd St
3rd St
St
3rd St
3rd St
[2nd and Market]
2nd St
Market
St 2nd St
Market
[5th and Market]
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Spruce St
Spruce St
Spruce St
Pine St
Pine St
Pine St
MOVEMENT:
Bicycle
MOVEMENT:
Automobile
Legend:
Roadways
Spring Gar den
Bike Trails
St
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Bike Trails
St
Proposed Multi-use Trail Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Duck Tour
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions
6th St
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
6th St
Philadelphia Trolly Works
5th St
6th St
Proposed Multi-use Trail
5th St
Sugar House Casino
Legend:
Roadways
Spring Gar den
Bike Trails
St
Pedestrian Activity
Legend:
Roadways
Spring Gar den
5th St
MOVEMENT:
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Water Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
PATCO
Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Proposed Light Rail
Boats ProposedWater Traffic Festival Pier
Market-Frankford Line PATCO Bus Routes Sugarhouse Shuttle Proposed Light Rail
Dave & Buster’s
Franklin Square
Race St
Race St
Ben Fra
nklin Bri
Race St
Ben Fra dge
National Constitution Center
nklin Bri
Race St Pier
Ben Fra
Elfreth’s Alley
dge Ben Franklin’s Grave
nklin Bri
dge
Betsy Ross House
Independence Visitor Center
Market
Market
St
Market
St
Chist Church
St
Campbell’s Field
3rd St
Independence Hall
2nd St
2nd St
3rd St
2nd St
3rd St
The Bourse Liberty Bell
Penns’ Landing
Adventure Aquarium
Society Hill Towers
Spruce St
Spruce St
Spruce St
Pine St
Pine St
Pine St
Dr. Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
MOVEMENT:
Water Traffic
MOVEMENT:
Trolly Tours
Legend:
St
Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic
6th St
Duck Tour
6th St
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Water Traffic
Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
PATCO
Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Proposed Light Rail
Proposed Light Rail
Race St
Race St
Spruce St
Pine St
Pine St
Ben Fra
dge
Market
St
2nd St
3rd St
St
3rd St
2nd St
Spruce St
nklin Bri
Spruce St
Pine St
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2nd St
Ben Fra
dge
Market
St
Pedestrian Walking
PATCO
Race St
nklin Bri
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Boats ProposedWater Traffic
Ben Fra
Bike Trails
St
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Pedestrian Attractions
3rd St
Roadways
Spring Gar den
Bike Trails Proposed Multi-use Trail
5th St
5th St
6th St
Spring Gar den
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Market
Legend:
Roadways
Bike Trails
St
Sugarhouse Casino Shuttle
Legend:
Roadways
Spring Gar den
5th St
MOVEMENT:
The Camden Children’s Garden
nklin Bri
dge
MOVEMENT:
Sugar House Casino
Legend:
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Roadways
Spring G arden
Bike Trails
St
Proposed Multi-use Trail Philadelphia Trolly Works Duck Tour
[Spring Garden]
5th St
6th St
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Pedestrian Walking Pedestrian Attractions Water Traffic Boats ProposedWater Traffic Festival Pier
Market-Frankford Line PATCO
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Bus Routes Sugarhouse Shuttle Proposed Light Rail
Dave & Buster’s
5
Franklin Square
National Constitution Center Race St Pier Elfreth’s Alley
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Ben Fr anklin
Bridge
Betsy Ross House
Ben Franklin’s Grave
Independence Visitor Center Chist Church Campbell’s Field
[5th and Market]
Independence Hall
2nd St
3rd St
The Bourse Liberty Bell
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9 Penns’ Landing
Adventure Aquarium
Society Hill Towers
Spruce St
Pine St
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Dr. Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
The Camden Children’s Garden
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Audible Paths PATCO Automobile
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Live Site TraďŹƒc
morning: 8:00am-10:00am
a ernoon: 1:00pm-3:00pm
evening: 5:00pm-10:00pm
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Mobility From The Site
Walking distances from the site were ranked by 0 through 40 minute “walks�, and then combined with the various forms of transit. Thus, a bus directly passing the site starts at 0 min. and shows the distance on that bus that can be travelled in 40 min. This is then repeated with a bus in a 5 min. walking distance, and how far you can go a er the 5 min. walk on that bus, and from that bus to another bus, or subway or train. This then begins showing the distance one can travel from the site in 40min. from a combina on of all public transit sources, showing the mobility from the site into the surrounding city.
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Travel Time to Work
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Origin: Zip 19106 | Des na on: Varied Total 6Polled: 5,364 ppl 00
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Old City Pedestrian Ac vity landmark density by block ac ve intersec on
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Transporta on Narra ves
BICYCLE
TAXI
CARPOOL SUBWAY
BUS
WALK
CAR
Origin: Zip 19106 | Des na on: Varied | Total Polled: 5,192 ppl
Additional Narratives
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Number ofUsers
2,062 (36%) 1402 (25%)
689 (12%)
579 (10%)
254 (4%)
112 (2%)
94 (2%)
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Passenger CongesĆ&#x;on [Eastbound Entering]
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Passenger CongesƟon [Eastbound ExiƟng]
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Passenger CongesƟon
Passenger congesƟon data was obtained by SEPTA and re-visualized. The data is organized by the number of people entering the staƟon, leaving the staƟon, and in which direcƟon (east bound, and west bound, for each half hour of the day, at each staƟon along the Market-Frankfort Line. This data was compiled in a three dimensional graph, where the radius of the form is equivalent to the number of passengers , the height is relaƟve to the Ɵme of day, and these forms created where overlaid on the subway route and city grid. From these shapes it is possible to determine when the peak usages of staƟon occur, and how they relate to the neighboring staƟons. The Eastbound entering and exiƟng were compared, then placed side by side to visualize the total number of people passing through the staƟon in that direcƟon.
data from SEPTA
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Passenger CongesĆ&#x;on [Eastbound Combined]
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ZONING
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Zoning Type: Commercial 5
Zoning Uses Commercial 5, or C-5 Zoning is a new zoning in 2011 for the promo on of high density mixed use development. The new zoning covers a large area of Center City Philadelphia, and adds special restric ons on buildings in certain areas (Market and Chestnut Streets in par cular) in order to maintain the walkability and dense storefront nature that is characteris c of the city. The classifica on also calls for public ameni es such as sea ng, public art, landscaping, and retail space for the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occupants and general public. The zoning also calls for the development of parking facili es to intercept vehicular commuter traďŹ&#x192;c before it enters Center City. Uses permi ed are those which minimize nega ve impact on the enjoyment of public sidewalk and public space by large numbers of people. They should enliven and enhance the public use, experience and enjoyment of these spaces. Commercial, residen al, hotel and entertainment uses are permi ed; mul ple buildings are permi ed on a single lot. Ground level retail and personal service are encouraged by not including their gross floor area as part of the permi ed gross floor area of the development. Prohibited or highly discouraged uses include surface parking lots, auto repairs, auto sales lots, drive-in restaurants, public parking lots, open trash handling areas, and other programs that can be disrup ve to the enjoyment of Center City.
h p://www.philaplanning.org/plans/zoning.pdf p.29
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Required Setbacks Set-backs are not required in C-5 zones. p.7 100: Up to 65’ 75: Up to 300’ 50: Up to 500’* 40: Up to 700’** 30: Above 700’*** * Alterna vely buildings that are between 300 and 500 feet tall can occupy an average of 60% of the en re site between 65 and 500 feet. ** Or 50% average between 65’ and 700 feet for buildings between 500 and 700 feet tall. *** Or 40% average above 65’
Area Regula ons Gross Floor Area permi ed is 1200% An addi onal 800% is permi ed for mee ng specific requirements including a specified level of public amenity in the development: We do not meet the 50 foot street requirement. Frontage on two streets 50 feet or more in width.
Height Restric ons Because C-5 zoning encourages dense development there are no specific height limits set. Rather, the height limit is determined as a factor of area limits and setback requirements. Given a limited maximum gross square footage, the more slender a building, the taller it can be, and visa versa.
Providing public space equal to 30% of the area of the lot. Providing public sea ng and landscaping within the public space. Providing public art or endowing performances within the public space at a value derived from the construc on cost of the development. Providing ground level retail space equal to at least 1% of the Gross Floor Area of the building. 20
Loading Trash Requirements
Parking Requirements OďŹ&#x20AC;-street parking is not required. When provided it must be within a parking structure, preferably underground. The gross floor area of all levels of a parking garage located at or above the average ground level shall not be included as part of the permi ed gross floor area calcula on on lots fron ng on Delaware avenue or Interstate 95 between Spring Garden street and Chestnut street. All parking garages located north of Market street with frontage on a southbound street shall provide ingress to the garage from that street. All parking lots shall contain ligh ng designed so as to prevent glare on abu ng proper es but to provide a minimum level of light on the lot and the abu ng sidewalk equal to two (2) horizontal foot candles; At every point where a driveway, whether for ingress or egress, crosses a public sidewalk, the area of the sidewalk between the building line and the curb line, equal in width to the driveway(s) shall be of a diďŹ&#x20AC;erent color, texture or paving material, in accordance with the standards of the Department of Streets, so as to indicate and warn pedestrians of the existence of the driveway; All garages and parking lots shall provide oďŹ&#x20AC;-street reservoir space between the street line and valet pick-up point or the cket issuing mechanisms or booths in accordance with the following requirements, provided, that these provisions shall be cumula ve for lots with two (2) or more points of ingress, further provided, that there shall be at least one (1) reservoir space at each point of ingress: 21
Loading Requirements
Off-street loading can be accomodated in the following enclosed spaces within the building envelope: First Required Space – ten feet wide, forty feet long, fourteen feet high Second Required Space – eleven feet wide, sixty feet long, fourteen feet high Third Required Space – ten feet wide, thirty feet long, fourteen feet high Fourth Required Space – ten feet wide, forty feet long, fourteen feet high Fi h Required Space – eleven feet wide, sixty feet long, fourteen feet high Each Addi onal Space – ten feet wide, thirty feet long, fourteen feet high;
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Mission Statement
Our goal is to work in conjunc on with the Delaware River Waterfront Master Plan to create pedestrian friendly spaces with program that brings energy to the area. Using the neighboring transit paths we shall establish a transporta on outlet as a catalyst for ac va ng the site along with a flexible market and a ho(s)tel to promote social interconnec vity between users.
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Introduc on
PATCO, and the proposed water taxi and Light Rail line along Columbus Blvd. will turn this loca on into a transit node for commuters, tourists, and locals.
The site allocated for program is located at 100 N Columbus Boulevard on the corner of Race Street and Columbus Boulevard. The zoned lot measures approximately 38,000 square feet and the program commingles a Hotel, Hostel, Transit hub, and Flexible Market space.
The site’s proximity to Philadelphia’s Historic tourism center makes the loca on excellent for a hotel. The site also offers views both of the Delaware River where the Ben Franklin Bridge crosses, and of the Center City Skyline. Located at a transit stop, and along I-95 which provides to the Philadelphia Airport, the hotel is convenient for tourists.
Across from the newly opened Race St. Pier, and along the Race St. Connector project, the site is undergoing exci ng change as the Delaware Waterfront Development Corpora on implements its master plan along Philadelphia’s riverfront. An exis ng building on the site, an unused Pump House is slated for conversion to a 250 seat theatre and arts venue.
Welding the two programs together is a public space consis ng of a flexible market place. This market combines regular vendors and temporary changing public events and exhibi ons, bringing ac vity to the site as well as serving those who are travelling through. Overall the program hopes to provide services collateral to the exis ng acvi es in the area by adding mul -use space that draws people in and through.
In support of the new development and the exis ng ac vity in old city the program includes an addi onal stop on the Market-Frankford line between the 2nd and Market, and Spring Garden Sta ons. This stop will be the core element of a new transit hub be er linking Camden, New Jersey, Old City, and the Delaware waterfront with the greater context of Philadelphia. New stops for, 30
Ini al Program Discussion
DMK
SITE
PROGRAM IDEAS
***Provide Collateral Services
9.5.11
Allow for Connec on to PATCO,SEPTA,Proposed light rail
Market Frankford Line Stop Elephant Sanctuary
Elephant Chair
Public | Social
Views to Skyling | Bridge
Cemetery (roo op)
Mixed Demographics
Hotel / Hostel (capsul?)
Race St. Pier Penn’s Landing Fes val Pier Historic District
‘BIG BOX’ as Precedent
Ac ve Public Space
EQUITY
People
Connec on to Ameni es
Retail - Flexible Market Cafe
ECONOMY
Help the Area Bring more Tourists
ENGAGEMENT I haven’t Wri en Anything Yet
Assisted Living
Studio Space / ART
Civil Defense Fort Enemies: Jersey Barnes (new) Bad Architecture
PMA Annex | Involvement
Jersey FIST Pump people off the Ben Franklin coming from Jersey
Skate Park Graffi Art Park
FRINGE FESTIVAL
GOALS
Bike Stop / Store - Covered Bike Parking Yard Sale
HISTORIC WATERFRONT CENTER Network of Informa on Spaces
Educa on Entertainment
- Support Olds City’s Economy by Bringing Pedestrian Volume - Teach Display Sustainability - Extend ac vity to Waterfront - Bring people from Camden - Be conscious of posi on of Arrival to City - Host Recrea on
Office Conference | Gathering
Observa on - Waterfront/Bridge Pedestrian Connec on to Ben Franklin Bridge
Conscien ous Design
ENVIRNOMENT ENERGY
History | Art exibit
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S.H.A.RCHITECTS PROGRAM
GOALS
9.9.11
Transporta on Hub:
- Support Old City’s Economy by Bringing Pedestrian Volume:
- Market Frankford Line - Pedestrian Connec on to Ben Franklin Bridge
- Bring people from Camden
- Extend ac vity to Waterfront - Bring people from Camden -Conscien ous Design:
- PATCO Connec on - Bike Stop - Bus Stop - Ferry/Taxi Stop
- Considera on of Old City neighborhoods
Accomoda on:
(Elfreth’s Alley)
- Hotel
- Arrival to City
- Provide Collateral Services
- Hostel - Covered Bike Parking
Ac ve Public Space: - Flexible Market: - Yard Sale - Farmer’s Market - Performance - Art
- Cafe - Observa on - Educa on
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Program Descrip on
HOTEL
MARKET
Lobby This space is publically accessible, and serves as an entry point for the hotel and hostel program. The lobby also acts as a mee ng point for visitor interac ons, and an informa on hub for upcoming events, ac vi es, and sights. Facility Security Facility Security Security manages opening the building for opera ons and provides a monitored, safe environment for the users of all spaces in the program.
Restroom Restroom Public restrooms are accessible by the employees and users. Mul ple Restrooms are dispersed throughout and female facili es. Administra ve Offices Administra ve Offices The office area are a mixture of open floor office and closed rooms linking the administra on of the Hotel, Hostel, and Market programs. The offices are occupied by management, financial and Public Rela ons personnel. Staff lounge Staff lounge The staff lounge is a shared space for all of the administra ve employees, and for the employees working the floor of the market. It is a place for dinning and relaxing during breaks, as well as an informal mee ng point. 33
TRANSIT HUB
Facility Security Security systems include cameras and SEPTA sta on oďŹ&#x192;cials.
Restroom t various program spaces, and provide seperate male
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HOTEL
MARKET
Hostel Quad Occupancy Room These are small rooms for up to four people. They contain only the bare essen als and will share communal showers and restrooms. They can be rented by the room or by the bed, and are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
Retail Establishments Types of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli, Flower Shop, General Convenient Store, and CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee Shop. Size of each will depend on its usage type. Performance/Market Flexible Park Space This space remains as a public park space but is available to reserve/rent out to vendors and entertainers to use for public events, in which case the space will be equipped and set up as needed for a length of me specified by the user.
Hostel large room These are large rooms for up to 10 people, and are rented by the bed. They are available in male only, female only, or co-ed. Lockers Lockers are available for hostel guests to provide security and privacy to their stay.
Conference Room Administra ve personnel of some or all departments convene in this space for scheduled mee ngs, workshops and updates.
Laundry room The Hostel contains a small laundry room for the use of guests and staďŹ&#x20AC;. Communal Showers and Restrooms The Restrooms and showers for the Hostel por on are shared spaces. Communal Space Within the Hotel are communal areas including living room style areas and communal kitchens. Hotel 2 person occupancy room (economy) These are small basic hotel rooms, containing a double or queen bed, closet, and bathroom.
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TRANSIT HUB
Light Rail Transit Stop Open-air shelters and pla orms to be constructed in conjunc on with light rail system. Containing fare vending, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels. Bus Stop Open-air shelters on Columbus Blvd. containing, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels. 36
HOTEL
MARKET
Hotel 4 person occupancy room (economy) These are larger rooms with two double beds, accommoda ng up to four people. They include a bathroom and closet. Hotel 2 person occupancy room (luxury) This is a large two person room with a queen bed. The room includes a desk and si ng area, as well as a larger bathroom and a closet. Hotel 4 person occupancy room (luxury) This is a larger double room for up to 4 people. It includes a si ng area and a desk, as well as a bathroom and closet. Hotel 6 person occupancy Suite (luxury) This is a large hotel suite, providing a living area, kitchene e, a two person room, and a four person room. A luxurious Bathroom and closets are also a component. Assembly conference room This space provides guests with a place to gather, hold mee ngs, or small conferences within the hotel. Gym A small gym for the recrea on and health of the occupants with basic gym equipment will be provided. Loading Loading A loading dock will provide access for deliveries to all Program elements. Adequate space for unloading s areas is provided. 37
TRANSIT HUB
Water Taxi Stop Open-air shelter containing, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels and secure gangway access. Heavy Rail Pla orm Entry and exit space for access to train cars, may be open air or underground. Ticketed space. Average for fully loaded cars is 160 people. May be central or separate North-bound and Southbound pla orms. Underpass Underpasses are pedestrian passages connec ng separate pla orms and the pla orms to the mezzanine level. Mezzanine Open area, some mes referred to as concourse, that contains most of the ancillary program spaces as well as cke ng and fare arrays, SEPTA sta on oďŹ&#x192;cials, and informa on center. Ancillary Areas Many small specific spaces that contain u litarian program elements. Details can be found in the program grid.
Loading hipments and staging them for movement to storage 38
HOTEL
MARKET
Storage Space will be provided for storing cleaning and maintenance supplies, as well as clean sheets, toiletries, and other necessi es. This space will be split between a main room linked to the loading and small closets spread throughout the hotel.
Storage Storage is shared between vendors for equipment, food, supplies and is allocated appropriately by area based on the needs of the establishment. These spaces will have easy access to the loading.
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TRANSIT HUB Storage Storage for maintenance and other items is detailed in program grid. 1 1. GriďŹ&#x192;n, Kenneth W.. Building type basics for transit facili es. New York, NY: Wiley, 2004. p.63-80
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Transit Program Calcula ons Ancillary Program Name
Loca on
Quan ty
Area
Combined Area
Sta on Electrical Services Electrical Distribu on Collector Bus Room Uninterrup ble Power Supply (UPS) and Ba ery Room Tunnel Ligh ng
Mezzanine Mezzanine
Pla orm Track 2 900 2 420
1800 840
1800 840
Mezzanine Track
2 2
260 80
520 160
520 160
Trac on Power Control Room (electrical) Power Room 1 Power Room 2 Power Room 3
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine
1 1 1 1
200 2000 2600 4000
200 2000 2600 4000
200 2000 2600 4000
Sec on Area
8800 Signals Signal Room Interlocking Signal Room Non-Interlocking
Pla orm Pla orm
1 1
1200 320
1200 320
1200 320 1520
Sta on Opera ons Sta on CTA Sta on Dry Storage Sta on Chemical Storage Refuse Storage Room Scrubber (floor) Scrubber (floor)
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine Pla orm Pla orm Mezzanine
1 1 1 1 1 1
100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 600
Sta on Exhaust OTE-UPE No.1 OTE-UPE No.2
Pla orm/Mezzanine Pla orm/Mezzanine
1 1
1200 1200
1200 1200 2400
Sta on Ven la on Chiller Room No.1 Chiller Room No.2
Mezzanine Mezzanine
1 1
2600 2600
2600 2600
2600 2600 5200
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Name
Loca on
Tunnel Ven la on Tunnel Ven la Tunnel Ven la Vent Blast Sha Vent Blast Sha
on Room No.1 on Room No.2 No.1 No.2
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine
Quan ty
1 1 1 1
Area
4900 4900 2000 2000
Combined Area
4900 4900 2000 2000
Sec on Area
4900 4900 2000 2000 13800
Plumbing and Fire Protec on Ejector Room 1 Toilet—Unisex Toilet, public—Men Toilet, public—Women
Track Track Track Track
1 2 1 1
300 40 90 90
300 80 90 90
300 80 90 90 560
Maintenance Ladders, Li s storage Lamps and Ballast Porters’ Supply and Equipment
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine
1 1 1
200 200 100
200 200 100
200 200 100 500
Communica ons Communica on Room Public Telephone Equipment Commercial Wireless Telephone
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine
1 1 1
800 100 100
800 100 100
800 100 100 1000
Security & Control Sta on Service Center 1 Sta on Service Center 2 Sta on Emergency Management Panel
Mezzanine Mezzanine Mezzanine
1 1 1
120 120 100
120 120 100
120 120 100 340
TOTALS
Mezzanine 33200
Pla orm 1720
Track 720 TOTAL SF
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Market Program Calcula ons Name
Loca on
Vendor Establishments Large Retail Establishment Medium Retail Establishment Small Retail Establishment Eatery: Kitchen Eatery: Sea ng
Quan ty
Area
Combined Area Sec on Area
1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2
800-1,000 400-600 150-300 800 400-500
800-1,000 400-600 150-300 800 400-500 2,550-3,200
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Performance Criteria
Hotel: The Hotel challenges the norms of lodging. It brings the user into the life and movement of the city, bringing ac vity and events into the site, and blurring the lines between the private space of the hotel room, and the public space of the city. The hotel creates a unique experience for the user. -Experience of user path -Connec on to series of events -The user perspec ve Lobby: Secure Gateway/Portal with informa on. Lounge por on is perhaps more public. (Semideconstructed) Units: Diversity, varying in scales economy and types. Must either have a direct visual connec on to our program or access to communal space with direct visual connec on. Communal Spaces: Varying in Form and Func on Act as Event Rooms: For reserva on by the hour for a variety of events, otherwise used as a communal space for hotel users. Both interior and exterior space. Restaurant: The restaurant exists within the Hotel but is a public element. It draws the public realm ver cally.
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Market: -Consis ng of a series of pathways derived from movement across the site and access to transit elements. -Within these intertwining pathways are moments, “follies”, which provide a variety of services (Food, Coffee, groceries, newspapers, rest, leisure, entertainment, ect.). -This is a fluid realm of public space. - Consistent Market: - Constant elements within a fluid ac vity zone. - Permanent moments that provide specific func ons. (convenience store, media shop, café, newsstand, restaurant, ice cream parlor, flower shop, ect.) Flexible Market: -Flexible market program changes on daily, weekly, monthly levels, following trends of ac vity within the city. Intermediary space within the fluid pathways and the moments of the consistent market become filled with program in infinity reconfigurable forms. Art exhibits, farmers market, interna onal cooking expo, restaurant week, Philly beer week, concert, theater, installa ons, flea markets, arts fair, cra show, ect.
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User Narra ves: typical weekday
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Consistent Market Types of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli, &ůŽǁĞƌ ^ŚŽƉ͕ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů ŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚ ^ƚŽƌĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽīĞĞ ^ŚŽƉ
Market | Expo | Performance Event sĞŶĚŽƌƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŚĂŶ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ DĂƌŬĞƚ space and various types of performers are encouraged to reserve this space ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůĞŶŐƚŚ ŽĨ ƟŵĞ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ƚLJƉĞ
Underlying Park Space Park/Plaza space available for public gathering when it is not reserved for another event.
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Consistent Market Establishments Intended Services
Breakfast Sandwiches, Donuts, Bagels,Beverages, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis, French Fries
Cafe
Entrees, appe zers, wine, beer, beverages, soup, salad, service, sea ng
Restaurant Daily Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals, Beverages, Cigare es, Gum, Lo ery Tickets
News Stand
Coffee, Frappuccinos, Cappuccinos, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Coffee Grounds, Scones, Muffins, Bagels, Cakes, Breads, Cookies, Smoothies
Coffee Shop Ice Cream Cones, Ice Cream Cups, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Milkshakes, Cakes, Baked Goods, Pretzels
Ice Cream Shop
Books, Magazines, Movies, Music, Electronics, Journals, Skethbooks
Media Outlet Beverages, Snacks, Cigare es, Lo ery Tickets, Ba eries, Coffee, Milk, Bread, Produce, Fruit, Cereal, Candy, Gum, Packaged Food
Convenience Store
Flowers, Vases, Gi baskets, Seasonal Gi s, Holiday Decor
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The adjacency rela onships of the program are shown here as expressive rela onships considering a tude towards circula on, path and user experience. It also demonstrates contextual elements being considered while moving forward.
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Rela onship to Ac ve Urban Context
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Stavanger Concert Hall BIG
Landscape Forma on Zaha Hadid
Here the landscape is treated as a system of steps that bring the pedestrian up into the space of the project without defining it through isola ng walls. The performance space exists as an object protruding from the smooth omni-pedestrian landscape around it. Simultaneously the landscape rises up to form the performance hall itself. The concourse below the landscape finds itself roofed by a dynamic series of planes with clerestories allowing light to enter in a way that blurs the boundary between inside and out.
Built for a garden fes val, this project dissolves into the surrounding landscape. The program includes an exhibi on hall, cafe, and environmental center; these elements live in a structure organized by a series of woven and tangled paths that allow pedestrians to cross over the top of the building itself, without breaking from the landscape.
Slussen BIG
1111 Lincoln Road Herzog & DeMeuron
Slussen is a central traďŹ&#x192;c node in Stockholm, connec ng roads, buses, railway, ferry, and pedestrian paths. The current public space is surrounded by traďŹ&#x192;c, and BIG proposes reversing this condi on. Here they wrap the connec ve program in public pedstrian space, reconnec ng people to the waterfront while allowing the infrastructural program to exist uninterrupted below.
A car park that is part of a larger development, 1111 Lincoln Road diverges from the typical model by expressing itself fully. Mulple heights between the levels and an elegant expression of a dynamic structure allow for the car park to be an a rac ve place. The user experience is enhanced throughout with the inclusion of a sculptural stair at the center which s ll aďŹ&#x20AC;ords panoramic views.
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Mari me Youth House BIG
Insurance Company Kada Wi ield
The projects balance the needs of two clients sharing one site. A youth house sought space for kids to play while a sailing club needed space to moor boats. BIG stretched the play space inbetween as well as up and over the interior spaces, peeling up a field to fit addi onal program underneath. This simultaneously mul plies the area available for program and makes the play space more dynamic.
This design uses the building to embrace a sunken plaza. It plays with eleva on by raising parts of the building on pilo , stepping the site down and crossing over void spaces. The interior also incorporates visibility between dis nct levels.
NUWOG Headquarters Fink + Jocher
Gammeltorv og Nytorv
This memorable facade provides uniform window openings for the rooms beyond. Aesthe cally it expresses the rooms as pushing through the building eleva on, and provides balconies as recesses and protrusions within the same language.
Gammeltorv and nytorv are two conjoined public squares that serve a variety of consistent and temporary purposes. The square is a ac ve public pedestrian space, which is surrounded by a variety of retail, cafes, and restaurants. There is a permenant kiosk in the center that serves warm and cold beverages. There are weekly stands which set up selling a variety of items, a daily produce stand, and occasional â&#x20AC;&#x153;eventsâ&#x20AC;? including a Christmas market, world food fes val, and a variety of temporary art installa ons.
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Linked Hybrid
Copenhagen Central Sta on
Steven Holl
Copenhagen The landscape around Linked Hybrid creates a mul layered pedestrian space of a variety of types. They range from build form with a occupied roof-scape to man made hills with sliced passages through. Interes ng mul leveled spaces are created by these elements. Placed in this landscape are objects that serve as sculptural landmarks as well as various program spaces, like elevated teahouses. This landscape then interacts with large build forms, with a public program extending upward into the towers.
In the main entrance hall of Copenhagen Central Sta on there is a large open space, in which small blocks of various retail, and restaurant program have been inserted. The blocks act as free standing buildings, all placed within a larger mass. Below the main hall are the train pla orms, accessed through a variety of entry points spaced amongst the blocks.
Loisium Hotel Steven Holl
/ Orestad College
This hotel featured an undulating facade which intrigued us. The possibility of shi ing masses within the facade, the use of screening systems, the building wrapping a central courtyard space, and the rela on of public at grade and private above all provided inspira on. These rela ons addressed the various programma c needs of the hotel and site condi ons. By using similar processes applied to our site condi ons and program , then these features can influence our design.
While the Program of this building is not related to our project, I picture these round objects being our â&#x20AC;&#x153;folliesâ&#x20AC;? with consistent market program inside them and recrea on program on top. They can exist as exterior objects and con nue into inclosed interior space, possibly becoming a bar or restaurant in the hotel lobby, a newsstand in the transit hub, a cafe, a farmers stand, or whatever. Also, aesthe cally I like the circular skylights above them.
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Ewha Womens University
KYOTO STATION
Dominique Perrault
Hiroshi Hara
An Urban Landscape provides public green space, and contains a large slice of lowered passage which connects pedestrians to buried program. The gorge becomes its own pedestrian streetscape, with program placed along the edges. The top then provides another realm of public space, and opportuni es for views down and outward. In the case of our project this could be retail and transit entries along the gorge, and public park above.
The Kyoto Sta on contains Japan’s second largest train sta on, as well as a shopping mall, department store, hotel, movie theater, and government facili es. An immense glass and steel structure runs the length of the public corridor, a gesture to the first sta on, but with folds and new structural materials. The folding structure builds rela onships of spaces. The adjacency that the hotel has to the main public space serves as a model for our proposal.
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL FOR SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL PORT TERMINAL Foreign Office Architects
Skidmore, Owings & Merril LLP
The brief for this project was to create a passenger cruise terminal that incorporates a civic facility for public usex. The result houses the terminal below and an expansive structure with con nuous public spaces along the waterfront. FOA created a “systema c transforma on of the lines of [a] circula on diagram.”
The airport, located in San Francisco, embodies the iden ty of the interna onal airport and the city. The wing-like structure that comprises the en rety of the roof is both elegant and strong. SOM considered the highest seismic safety requirements ever imposed on an American Airport. Its form comes directly from the diagram of its bending forces, based purely on fun onality.
This project lends itself to pedestrian movement and con nuity of the urban landscape, two key elements that our proposed market & transit hub shall embody.
This par cular structure will poten ally influence a canopy or roof for the Performance & market space.
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THE RADIAN Erdy McHenry Architecture, LLC This dormitory residence is built to highly consider its urban context and social environment. The form exists to connect campus edges within the city context. It hovers above a retail plinth that gestures to the pedestrian. The grand stair carries one up to an outdoor area for alterna ve dining op ons and through the restaurant. It’s goal is to translate an “under-u lized urban context as event space.” It contains fixed module units in a flexible system “for understanding space” and fostering social rela onships and interac ons. 69
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Parc de la Ville e
Big
Bernard Tschumi
Exporing the no on of dividing program into smaller units, spread out over a landscape providing the same views and access to air as a skyscraper without obstrusive height. By separa ng programma c nodes along a site the architects create ac ve in-between spaces in two direc ons.
Uses the idea of a landscape populated by follies that can contain program and encourage ac vity even a er opening hours due to their playful form.
Shinonome Apartments Edificio Media TIC
Kengo Kuma
Cloud 9 These apartments are based oďŹ&#x20AC; a rectalinear structural grid that formats the en re building. To break up the mass, he has punctured it with voids for communal spaces and has dilineated it with a curtain wall, interup ng the banding of the balconies. With the use of this grid, he is able remove por ons but s ll maintain the structural integrity.
The structure of this informa on and communica on technologies warehouse is built so that the loads are traced down at the perimeter, allowing a free flow of space in the middle to insert program. Each facade is treated diďŹ&#x20AC;erently appropriate to its solar condi on.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center
I-95 The organic fluid pathways of I-95 by our site, and other highway interchanges around the globe speak of fluid movement between points. Our project desires fluid paths of movement across the site, flowing in and out, between, and around program elements.
The Piazza at Schmidts
Circuit Board
Erdy McHenry The Piazza at schmidts uses blocks of mixed use residen al and commercial program to create an open public space. This space is accessible from a variety of entry points and surrounded by comercial spaces at grade. The space is just a public square regularly, but transforms into an event space, weekly farmers market, resturant week venue, or flea market from me to me. The space can be used for movie screenings and watching spor ng events. The residen al por ons overlook the public space.
The circuit board acts as a series of fluid pathways, along which elements are placed: transistors, resistors, ect. If these elements become market program, then the flow of people through defined pathways brings them in direct contact with the market elements they wish to experience as the circulate through and on the next element. program elements Circula on paths
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THE STANDARD HOTEL Ennead (formerly known as Polshek) Using sculptural piers, the building is li ed 50 above the ground allowing the industrial landscape to pass beneath it. Located above the highline in Manhaten’s Hudson riverfront Meatpacking District, the Hinged masses are angled to further emphasize the building’s “dis nc on from the city grid.” The, concrete and glass represent the character of the city. Its form, posi on and orienta on , as well as the ac vity below can heavily influence our program adjacencies. 72
Comparison to the Piazza at Schmidtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building Footprints Area: 29,657 SF Piazza Area: 35,982 Lot Area: 55, 400 SF
Building Footprints Area: 65,461 SF Piazza Area: 43,100 SF Lot Area: 135,910 SF
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Sendai Mediatheque Toyo Ito The structure of this project is comprised of steel tubed la ce columns that hold the floor plates and connect all the floors. They act as the main structure and vectors for light to travel down through all floors. This is a useful strategy for bringing light down into spaces that would not be so conveniently accessible like a parking garage.
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Cidori Blocks Kengo Kuma These blocks originated as a Japanese toy. They consist of three pieces that when put together lock to create a sturdy joint. Rather than a tectonic, we see this as analogous to the elements of our program. The hotel, market, and transit hub feed into another to make a stronger whole.
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The first approache was to form a wall that borrows axes from the site and site context. Sunlight and view were considered while orien ng the form. The site landscape begins to unfold and split to reveal and create level changes for access and sepera on of spaces.
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Another approach with the livable wall was not to seperate spaces, rather wrap the site to create a sense of place. A wall is formed against highway I-95 as a buďŹ&#x20AC;er for pedestrians. Voids are subtracted from the wall and highlighted as communal and â&#x20AC;&#x153;eventâ&#x20AC;? spaces.
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The wrapping wall flips to present a be er street front and be er fit within zoning set backs. On a single-loaded corridor layout, the circula on space wraps the interior crea ng a banding ar cula on on the facade.
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Program Descrip on
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Lobby This space is publically accessible, and serves as an entry point for the hotel and hostel program. The lobby also acts as a mee ng point for visitor interac ons, and an informa on hub for upcoming events, ac vi es, and sights. Facility Security Facility Security Security manages opening the building for opera ons and provides a monitored, safe environment for the users of all spaces in the program. Restroom Restroom Public restrooms are accessible by the employees and users. Mul ple Restrooms are dispersed throughout various program spaces, and provide seperate male and female facili es. Administra ve Offices Administra ve Offices The office area are a mixture of open floor office and closed rooms linking the administra on of the Hotel, Hostel, and Market programs. The offices are occupied by management, financial and Public Rela ons personnel. Staff lounge Staff lounge The staff lounge is a shared space for all of the administra ve employees, and for the employees working the floor of the market. It is a place for dinning and relaxing during breaks, as well as an informal mee ng point. 93
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Hostel Quad Occupancy Room These are small rooms for up to four people. They contain only the bare essen als and will share communal showers and restrooms. They can be rented by the room or by the bed, and are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
Retail Establishments Types of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli, Flower Shop, General Convenient Store, and CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee Shop. Size of each will depend on its usage type. Performance/Market Flexible Park Space This space remains as a public park space but is available to reserve/rent out to vendors and entertainers to use for public events, in which case the space will be equipped and set up as needed for a length of me specified by the user.
Hostel large room These are large rooms for up to 10 people, and are rented by the bed. They are available in male only, female only, or co-ed. Lockers Lockers are available for hostel guests to provide security and privacy to their stay.
Conference Room Administra ve personnel of some or all departments convene in this space for scheduled mee ngs, workshops and updates.
Laundry room The Hostel contains a small laundry room for the use of guests and staďŹ&#x20AC;. Communal Showers and Restrooms The Restrooms and showers for the Hostel por on are shared spaces. Communal Space Within the Hotel are communal areas including living room style areas and communal kitchens. Hotel 2 person occupancy room (economy) These are small basic hotel rooms, containing a double or queen bed, closet, and bathroom.
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Hotel 4 person occupancy room (economy) These are larger rooms with two double beds, accommoda ng up to four people. They include a bathroom and closet. Hotel 2 person occupancy room (luxury) This is a large two person room with a queen bed. The room includes a desk and si ng area, as well as a larger bathroom and a closet. Hotel 4 person occupancy room (luxury) This is a larger double room for up to 4 people. It includes a si ng area and a desk, as well as a bathroom and closet. Hotel 6 person occupancy Suite (luxury) This is a large hotel suite, providing a living area, kitchene e, a two person room, and a four person room. A luxurious Bathroom and closets are also a component. Assembly conference room This space provides guests with a place to gather, hold mee ngs, or small conferences within the hotel. Gym A small gym for the recrea on and health of the occupants with basic gym equipment will be provided. Loading Loading A loading dock will provide access for deliveries to all Program elements. Adequate space for unloading shipments and staging them for movement to storage areas is provided. 95
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Storage Space will be provided for storing cleaning and maintenance supplies, as well as clean sheets, toiletries, and other necessi es. This space will be split between a main room linked to the loading and small closets spread throughout the hotel.
Storage Storage is shared between vendors for equipment, food, supplies and is allocated appropriately by area based on the needs of the establishment. These spaces will have easy access to the loading.
MISSION STATEMENT This project con nues an ac ve urban fabric past the barrier of I-95 in coopera on with new development plans for the Delaware River waterfront by layering commercial and event spaces to mix Philadelphians with a constant rota on of hotel users. The loca on provides ample walking access to public transit and many of the tourist ameni es of the waterfront and historic district. The hotel is designed to allow a con nuous visual connec onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether the guest is in their room, the hallway, a communal space, or event spaceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to the Delaware River, Center City skyline, and the plaza space directly below.
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Columbus Blvd ElevaĆ&#x;on (Eastern)
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Narra ves
Columbus Blvd Approach: Car A hotel guest approaches by car from the south on Columbus Boulevard, catching views of the iconic event room at the top of the south building. As the guest enters toward the below ground parking, they pull oďŹ&#x20AC; alongside the south lobby. The covered car port oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a sheltered space to unload luggage and check in to the hotel. The guest enters a luxury suite on one of the upper floors of the south building. From the living room views are oďŹ&#x20AC;ered out to the terraced garden, the plaza below, and the Ben Franklin Bridge beyond. The end wall of the unit slides open blending the living room and the garden. From out on the terraced garden panoramic views encompass both the skyline and the river, as well as views to the public event space below. 113
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N Columbus Blvd Approach: Bus | Taxi A group of German tourists arrive via tour bus coming from the north. They pass under the Ben Franklin Bridge and see the iconic view of the Hostels stretching between the two towers. The German tour group arrives at the Columbus Boulevard Lobby, which sits along side a grand double height pass through into the plaza. On the way to their hotel rooms the tourists pass through a communal space bustling with hotel guests lounging, cha ng, or enjoying the views. The guests reach their economy rooms, which provide beau ful views of the Delaware River and the Camden skyline.
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Race St Approach: Bicycle A biker has been travelling the North East Coast bike trails and has reached Philadelphia. Coming down the bike lanes on the new Race Street Connector, she enters the site from the Race Street entrance, entering under the floa ng mass of the hostel. She enters the North lobby, checks in and proceeds up to the mass of the hostel. She passes through one of the Hostelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communal spaces located at each end, containing shared rest rooms, a lounge, a laundry room, and a kitchen. Finally she enters into her 10 person dorm. The immediate view upon entering is of a small private living room below the lo ed sleeping area, and views out double height diagonally posi oned windows looking toward the plaza and the mass of the North Tower. 117
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Columbus Blvd: Public Transit A resident of South Philly travels North via the 25 bus, ge ng oďŹ&#x20AC; at the corner of Columbus Blvd. and Race St, and is presented with a wecoming entry into the plaza under the can levered hostel. They cross the bustling plazatoward the north lobby where they will check out an event room for the Fourth of July Fireworks show. A er checking out the event room for the evening and invi ng friends, the guest decides to sneak a quick dip in the roof top pool. The pool oďŹ&#x20AC;ers one side with a garden pa o and panoramic views of the skyline, and another longer lab pool with views of the bridge, water front, and plaza. A er the quick swim in the hot summer a ernoon the guests begin to arrive, drinks are served, and the fireworks begin. 119
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S.H.A.R C H I T E C T S steven | henry | alan
Philadelphia University, Fall 2011 Design IX Process Book Professor Susan Frosten Professor Christopher Boskey
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer