Architectural Design Studio III Process Book

CHATHAM COUNTY MEDIATHEQUE MIKE DALEY ARCH 303-13 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III PROFESSOR CATALINA STROTHER SPRING 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS Assignment I: Research, Site Analysis and Client Profile Assignment II: Conceptual Design Assignment III: Schematic Design Assignment IV: Design Development Assignment V: Final Presentation

RESEARCH

Assignment I: Research, Site Analysis and Client Profile

METROPOL PARASOL

Jurgen Mayer H. Architects

The “Metropol Parasol” large structure features an archeological site, a farmers market, an elevated plaza, multiple bars and restaurants underneath and inside the parasols, as well as a panorama terrace on the very top of the parasols. Realized as an innovative timber-construction with a polyurethan coating, the parasols grow out of the archeological excavation site into a contemporary landmark. The columns become prominent points of access to the museum below as well as to the plaza and panorama deck above, defining a unique relationship between the historical and the contemporary city. “Metropol Parasols” mix used character initiates a dynamic development for culture and commerce in the heart of Sevilla.

“Metropol Parasol” explores the potential of the Plaza de la Encarnacion to become the new contemporary urban centre. Its role as a unique urban space within the dense fabric of the medieval inner city of Sevilla allows for a great variety of activities such as memory, leisure and commerce. A highly developed infrastructure helps to activate the square, making it an attractive destination for tourists and locals alike.

Assignment I: Research

DAEGU GOSAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Synthesis Design + Architecture

The architecture is designed to enable and embody the spirit of opensource exchange and collective knowledge through free-form geometries, open plans and integrated amenities. We have minimized the thresholds between spaces, floors, and functions to consider the library as an active, continuous, and fluid field of social, cultural, and intellectual discourse.

Conceptually and literally, the ground field of the site swells, peels, and multiplies vertically as a continuation of the adjacent park and urban fabric. This constant sectional change is articulated as a smooth vertical gradient which merges floors, ramps, stairs, terraces and furnishings into an inhabitable and ergonomic landscape culminating in an open-air roof-scape lounge and terrace overlooking the city of Daegu. The boundaries between floors are blurred, as the continuously walk-able surface which unifies the many spaces of the library facilitates circulatory, physical and visual connections both internally within the network of spaces and externally with the surrounding context.

Assignment I: Research

ELI & EDYTHE BROAD ART MUSEUM

Zaha Hadid Architects

The idea was for the museum was to push away from the traditional collegiate setting like a futuristic concertina; making it transformable in comparison to the site. It hugs the campus’s northern edge on the busy, commercial Grand River Avenue; assuring visibility and encourage community engagement. The pleated and louvered metal skin was derived from the idea of filtering light. The designers mimicked a factory sawtooth roof in miniature then expanded on that idea to elaborate the whole surface. The rain screen consist of stainless steel cladding on a aluminum girt system anchored to a plywood substrate.

The east entrance looks out to a courtyard. No two of the triple -glazed, argon-filled windows are the same dimensions, which created installation challenges. The cafe and stair lead off the lobby. Polished concrete and maple floors distinguish public spaces from galleries. Vertical fins on the south elevation screen the cafe window and belie the transparency that’s apparent from within. Dedicated at least 60% of the building to the display of art was a condition of Broad’s gift and resulted in flexible spaces and limited auxiliary areas. Works by Marjetica Potrc, Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, and Chen Qiulin are visible in the soaring Minskoff Gallery. The metal-clad stair cantilevers vertiginously between floors.

Assignment I: Research

SITE ANALYSIS & CLIENT PROFILE

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Assignment I: Site Analysis & Client Profile

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REYNOLDS SQUARE[left]_ Reynolds Square and Reynolds Ward were laid out on Abercorn Street in 1734. It was renamed for John Reynolds, the first colonial governor of Georgia.

TWO WAY VEHICULAR CIRCULATION ONE WAY VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

WARREN SQUARE[middle]_ Laid out in 1790, Warren Square and Warren Ward were laid out after the final departure of James Oglethorpe.

The square and the ward were named for General Joseph Warren, a hero of the American Revolution and president of the Third Provincial Congress of Massachusetts.

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WASHINGTON SQUARE[right]_ Washington Square and Washington Ward were laid out in 1790, and of course were named after the Revolutionary War general and first president, George Washington.

OGLETHORPE SQUARE[left]_ Oglethorpe Square and Anson Ward were among two squares and wards which were laid out when James Oglethorpe returned from England in 1742. This was the final square of the six that he laid out during the time that he resided in the colony.

PARKING

cyclist riding along E Broughton St. heading West pedestrians walking along E Broughton St. pass Jen Library heading East

COLUMBIA SQUARE[middle]_ Columbia Square and Columbia Ward were laid out in 1799 on Habersham Street. This square has architecturally and historically interesting homes. The name derived from the post-Revolutionary patriotic fervor that was sweeping the infant country at the time.

Chatham Area Transit bus driver driving along E Broughton St. pass the site heading East Car driver driving along E Broughton St. heading West

GREENE SQUARE[right]_ Greene Square and Greene Ward were laid out along Houston Street and are one of three squares which bisect Houston. Greene Square was named for Nathanael Greene.

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Assignment I: Site Analysis & Client Profile

USER PROFILE ET PA RK

QUESTIONS 1.

How often do children use the library?

Unknown. Our door count does not distinguish children from adults. What I can tell you is that we circulated 717,552 children's items in Fiscal Year 2012. We offered 1,694 juvenile programs that 53,220 kids and parents attended. We had 1,598,818 people visit. I'm not sure what percentage were children. But if I had to guess, I'd say 40%.

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Do teachers take their students to the library as a field trip?

Often. Many of our weekly storytimes have classes attend, and many schools schedule regular field trips to our branches.

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What other activities apart from reading and renting books do you see occurring at the library?

One of the things that happens a lot at the library is researching via the internet. Computer use and wi-fi use are two very popular services.

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Do you see families visiting the library often?

Very often, especially during our storytime programs and on the weekends.

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What age group visits the library the most? The least?

Adults, by far, visit the library the most. Teenagers, the least.

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What are the most commonly researched topics in the library?

Homework help, job searching, and genealogy are some of the more popular topics.

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How often do people go to the library to do research or other personal assignments?

I would guess that at least 50% of our computer usage is for research of some sort. We had over 650,000 computer sessions initiated last fiscal year.

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What is the most checked-out book in the library?

Adult mysteries. People love their mysteries.

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What is one facility you would like to add to the library in order to increase people’s interest in reading and the library itself?

Coffee bar with lots of tables and couches.

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Do you feel that outdoor space would encourage more community engagement?

Yes. Places where people can drink coffee, access wi-fi, let their children play are all popular. People currently use our outdoor spaces for as many different ways as you can imagine.

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Do you feel that there was a decrease in terms of library users within the past few years? Why do you think that is so?

I really don't see a decrease in usage as much as we see a change in usage. Where people used to borrow books and use computers, now people borrow access to online materials or e-books, and use our bandwidth instead of our computers because they have their own computing devices, be it smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Libraries are still a place to gather, exchange information, and learn about many different topics, including your community and neighbors.

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VISUAL ANALYSIS_ major views from the site

VISUAL ANALYSIS_ panoramic sketch of the western radius view from the site

a._ pleasant view of SCAD’s building THE JEN LIBRARY b._ view of the front of residential buildings on the south side c._ excellent view of BLICK art materials store d._ view of the parking for the proposed mediatheque

NOTE These views are based on the assumption that there won’t be any obstructions. Moreover, the trees on the site can and are blocking certain views. This will depend on where the proposed mediatheque is situated on the site.

ABOVE_ children utilizing the computer access at the library BELOW_ young children from different races and ethnic backgrounds together

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ABOVE_ a media/computer lounge in a library BELOW_ elderly people conversing at a library

ABOVE_ child on a couch reading a book in a library BELOW_ teacher of a different race interacts positively with the children

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MIKE DALEY ARCH 303-13 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III PROFESSOR CATALINA STROTHER SPRING 2013

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MIKE DALEY ARCH 303-13 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO III PROFESSOR CATALINA STROTHER SPRING 2013

Assignment I: Site Analysis & Client Profile

Assignment II: Conceptual Design

This conceptual design was my initial design intent for the studio. I attempted two other designs before I ended up with a final decision for a design. This design was inspired by the Daegu Gosan Public Library

by Synthesis Design + Architecture, which is to enable and embody the spirit of open-source exchange and collective knowledge through free-form geometries, open plans and integrated amenities.

Within their design they minimized the thresholds between spaces, floors, and functions to allow for the library to be an active, continuous, and fluid field of social, cultural, and intellectual discourse.

My studio design intent for the proposed mediatheque was to follow a similar pattern.

Considering that design idea, my initial design intent was to allow the floors to act as a structural support for the mediatheque. The mass would be made out of cast-in-place concrete.

Site Plan

Assignment II: Conceptual Design

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North Elevation

Assignment II: Conceptual Design

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Assignment II: Conceptual Design

Assignment III: Schematic Design

This design was another attempt. The idea is similiar to my previous design. My intention was to attract people by having the building cantilever towards the northwest side on Broughton. The northwest side has the most active approach.

Along with the floors acting as a structural support, the mediatheque will also be supported by trusses and columns along the facades and the center.

Rendered North Elevation

Assignment III: Schematic Design

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Assignment III: Schematic Design

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Assignment III: Schematic Design

Assignment IV: Design Development

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Site Plan

Assignment IV: Design Development

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Assignment IV: Design Development

Second Floor

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Assignment IV: Design Development

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West Elevation

Assignment IV: Design Development

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Forces Diagram

Assignment IV: Design Development

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Forces Diagram

Assignment IV: Design Development

Assignment V: Final Presentation

Assignment V: Final Presentation

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Site Plan

The Chatham County Mediatheque creates a space that advocates the concept of shared knowledge. As such, the spaces are centrally supported structurally with innovative steel columns.

The mediatheque utilizes the squared order of Savannah and takes on the order of triangles to conceptually represent the three main area of the mediatheque; books, internet and film. Chatham County Mediatheque celebrates the richness and history that the book offers, allowing for the evolution through digital movement.

Assignment V: Final Presentation

Public Gathering

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Assignment V: Final Presentation

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Assignment V: Final Presentation

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Assignment V: Final Presentation

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Assignment V: Final Presentation

Assignment V: Final Presentation

Assignment V: Final Presentation

Assignment V: Final Presentation