Marissa Eklund, Emma Palacio ARCH 5120: Comprehensive Design Studio Peter Wiederspahn Final Booklet
Table of Contents Statements...................................................................................................................................................................................1 Material Touchstone.................................................................................................................................................................2 Study Models..............................................................................................................................................................................3 Constuction Photos..................................................................................................................................................................4 1/32” Model.................................................................................................................................................................................5-6 1/8” Section Model...................................................................................................................................................................7 1/32” Revised Model................................................................................................................................................................8 Site Model...................................................................................................................................................................................9 Ecology Sketches......................................................................................................................................................................10-11 1/32” Ecology Model...............................................................................................................................................................12-14 1/8” Section Ecology Model..................................................................................................................................................15 Site Plan.......................................................................................................................................................................................16 Ground Floor Plan....................................................................................................................................................................17 Parti Diagram.............................................................................................................................................................................18 Exploded Axon..........................................................................................................................................................................19 Birdseye Axon............................................................................................................................................................................20 SE Axon........................................................................................................................................................................................21 Peel Away Axon.........................................................................................................................................................................22 Institutional Program Floor Plan.........................................................................................................................................23 Elevations.....................................................................................................................................................................................24-27 Sections........................................................................................................................................................................................28-31 Envelope Section Detail.........................................................................................................................................................32 Mechanical Plan........................................................................................................................................................................33 Passive Systems Diagram......................................................................................................................................................34 Air Flow Diagram......................................................................................................................................................................35 Daylighting Study.....................................................................................................................................................................36 Exterior Renderings..................................................................................................................................................................37 Interior Renderings..................................................................................................................................................................38-39 Section Perspective..................................................................................................................................................................40
Statements
Phase I Manifesto: Through the exploration of our structural prototype, we became interested in exploring concrete shell forms. We were particularly intrigued by their flexibility in form and structure. This versatility in shape allows concrete to take on various structural capacities. For example, deliberate manipulation of the shell curvature can result in larger spans or higher load capacities. We are interested in using these techniques to push concrete shell formations to an extreme. One tactic we explored was the use of a concrete shell as a beam. This structural approach essential created a very deep beam, increasing it’s spanning capabilities. The concrete shell floor also provides additional benefits. We found that mechanical systems could be located easily within the floor, and that the exposed curvature on the ceiling of the level below would create acoustical benefits by enabling sound to reverberate in different directions, as opposed to directly back to the origin of the sound. We also explored the use of shell forms as facades. Structures that may have a curved facade allow differentiation of interior and exterior spaces, which provides a more engaging human experience. A curved facade also offers opportunities for controlling daylighting, collecting rainwater, or even the creation of green space. The exposed mass will also provide thermal benefits that are crucial when designing for intense climates. Our project will aspire to take advantage of the benefits that can be obtained when concrete is pushed to its maximum potential. Concrete is the most commonly used construction material despite its many negative environmental impacts. Reforming the ways in which we use concrete can help mitigate these impacts and change our mindset regarding this ubiquitous material.
Phase I Statement: Throughout the exploration of our building, site, and material, our design tactics have transformed dramatically. The rationale behind this evolution was the realization that a concrete shell structure would not provide enough structural support to allow us to achieve our main design goals. Our intention is to design a building that challenges the stereotypes associated with typical concrete construction, such as inefficiency, visual massiveness, and disconnection with the human experience. A concrete moment frame has proven to be a structural system that will allow us to achieve adaptability, flexibility of use, and comfort in the space that we create.
Phase II Statement: In this iteration of our project we are working towards creating a path to the river while maintaining the footprint of our building. We are cutting off a diagonal of the south-east corner of our building, thus exposing the moment frame to act as an exterior atrium. The exposed greenery will act as a visual anchoring point, while the internal structure follows the exterior circulation. The interior atrium has also changed its form in order to allow more light into the deep floor areas. Both atria will work together in order to generate light, filter air, and help control temperature within the building.
Phase III Statement: Our intention was to use the formal efficiency inherent in the mass of a cube in order to conscientiously minimize our building footprint while maximizing our usable square footage and creating comfortable interior environments. The cube also creates an iconic exterior facade that is both distinct and contextually homogeneous within the site. The emphasis on the exterior concrete moment frame provided us with great freedom of plan. This granted us the opportunity to carve an extensive atrium through the center of our building, providing engaging social spaces as well as allowing natural light penetration.
Material Touchstone
Study Models
Construction Photos
1/32� Model
Site Model
1/8� Section Model
1/32� Revised Model
Site Model
Sketches
Water and air diagram
Natural ecology
Use of space
Heat and energy diagram
Site relationships
Sketches
Sketches exploring the design opportunities for the north/south and
1/32� Model - Facade and Roof (1)
Photos depicting our first iteration in understanding our facade expres-
1/32� Model - Moment Frame (2)
Photos showing how the proposed moment frame would fit into the site.
1/32� Model (3)
Current design of our project: expressing the new curved louvers and proposed planters on the south
1/8� Section Model
Sectional model of the south-east corner of our building. Working through how the landscape will
WESTERN AVE
OPEN TO ABOVE
LOADING DOCK
STORAGE MECH.
MECH.
STORAGE UP
SOLDIERS FIELD ROAD
UP
Site Plan Scale: 1" = 50'
N
189' - 0"
LOADING DOCK
189' - 0"
OPEN TO ABOVE
STORAGE MECH.
MECH.
STORAGE UP
UP
Ground Floor Plan 1/16" = 1'-0”
Parti Diagram
Moment frame
Deformation to Envelope
Introduction of Interior Atrium
SE View
Exploded Axon - SE View
Primary Gravity & Lateral Structure
Concrete columns
Exploring the possible program options for our building we have decided to classify it within both the assembly and buisness group. Based on our structure it could potentially allow for programs under group A-3. We have further defined its construction type to type I, since its structure features a concrete moment frame, columns, floors, and walls. Since our building is ten stories high, roughly 124’, it is a type I-B building. Our building would also have an automatic sprkinler system in order to account for fireproofing the atrium.
Interior concrete moment frame
Exterior concrete moment frame
Concrete footings & pile caps
Circulation Diagram
Tenth Floor: 23,454 sq ft 11’ - 3” Ninth Floor: 28,278 sq ft Eigth Floor: 22.872 sq ft
11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”
Seventh Floor: 26,918 sq ft Sixth Floor: 21,584 sq ft
11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”
Fifth Floor: 25,738 sq ft Fourth Floor: 20,291 sq ft
11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”
Third Floor: 24,616 sq ft 11’ - 3” Second Floor: 3,454 sq ft 11’ - 3” Ground Floor: 35,721 sq ft Total: 232,876 sq ft Floor Area Ration: 1.5
Main Entrance: North Facade
Circulation/Service Core
Public Space
Main Entrance: South Facade Service Door
Atrium Area
Entry/Assembly Diagram
SE Axon
Filtration Ponds
Louver Connection Detail (steel)
Storage Tank
Filter Tank
Window Connection Detail (steel)
Water Filtration System
Exterior Atrium
Concrete Column Fireproof Glass Concrete Beam Interior Atrium Exterior Atrium Trellis
Pedestrian Ramp Sun Angles: July, 5 PM
Concrete Moment Frame
Concrete Pile Caps
Concrete Wall
Transparent & Opaque Windows
Steel Vertical Louvers
Steel Curved Louvers
Concrete Foundation
Axon
Educational Program Floor Plan
178' - 11" 47' - 0"
24' - 11"
STORAGE
STORAGE MECH.
MECH.
ME C H .
STORAGE
35' - 0"
42' - 0"
35' - 0"
MECH.
S T O R AG E
73' - 6" 42' - 0"
63' - 6" OPEN TO BELOW
38' - 6"
LOADING DOCK
189' - 0"
OPEN TO ABOVE
42' - 0"
48' - 6"
OPEN TO BELOW
35' - 0"
OPEN TO BELOW
STORAGE ME C H .
MECH.
S T O R AG E
189' - 0"
35' - 0"
35' - 0"
47' - 0"
189' - 0"
25' - 0"
189' - 0"
189' - 0"
38' - 6"
OPEN TO BELOW
38' - 6"
UP
UP
Circulation Public Space Classroom Office Space Private Study
South Elevation
North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
B3
B4
B1
B2
North-South Section - Main Atrium 1/8" = 1' -0"
B3
B4
B1
B2
North-South Section - Secondary Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0�
B3
B4
B1
ROOF DETAIL CALLOUT
B2
ENVELOPE DETAIL CALLOUT
GRAY WATER COLLECTION CONNECTION TO FILTRATION PONDS
East-West Section - Main Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0”
B3
B4
B1
B2
East-West Section - Secondary Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0�
FLASHING PARAPET CAP PARAPET
ENGINEERED SOIL
WATER DRAINAGE GUTTER
SLOPED FINISHED ROOF THERMAL INSULATION
MOMENT FRAME
LOUVRE CONNECTION TO MOMENT FRAME
DRAINAGE LAYER
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE POST-TENSIONED SLAB
LOUVRES
RADIANT COOLING TUBES
2' - 6"
5' - 0"
5' - 0"
3' - 6"
MOMENT FRAME
1' - 0"
CONCRETE COLUMN
UNITIZED PRE-FAB WINDOW PANEL
LOUVRES
FINISHED FLOOR
RADIANT HEATING TUBES POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB
RIGID INSULATION
RADIANT COOLING TUBES
Envelope Section Details 1/2" = 1'- 0”
CONNECTION TO MOMENT FRAME
RIGID INSULATION
1
2
35’-0”
3
35’-0”
4
5
35’-0”
35’-0”
35’-0”
35’-0”
A
35’-0”
B
35’-0”
C
MAIN ATRIUM
35’-0”
D
GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE
AIR DUCTS & LATERAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECH. ELEC.
35’-0”
E
F
Mechanical Plan
STORAGE
MECH. ELEC.
6
GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE
Passive Systems Diagram
Exhaust Fan
Prismic Skylights
Light Well
Radiant Heated Floor Radiant Cooling Ceiling
Seasonal Daylight Limitation on South Facade
Geothermal Central Pump
Graywater Filtration Geothermal Tubes in Caissons
Air Flow Diagram
Operable Skylights
Forced Air Supply Return
Air Handler Fresh Air Intake
Atrium Stack Effect Stale Air ERV
Daylighting Study
Horizontal
Deepest Floorplate
h
26’
26’
2h
June - 9am
June - 1pm
76’-9”
Vertical
Main Atrium 109’
w
2.5 w
13’
January - 1pm
157’
January - 9am
Light Penetration
13’
False Color Luminance Maps
Exterior Renderings
Facing North Facade
South-West Axonometric
Facing East Facade
Facing South Facade
Interior Renderings
Main Atrium - Facing South
Main Atrium - Looking Up
Main Atrium - Facing North
Main Atrium - Looking Down
Interior Renderings
4th Floor - Facing South Facade
9th Floor - Facing North Balcony
10th Floor - Facing South
4th Floor - Facing Main Atrium
Section Perspective - Facing East
Prismic Skylights
Automated Vents Light Wall
Radiant Heated Floor
Radiant Heating Rigid Insulation
Radiant Cooling Ceiling
Radiant Cooling
Thermal Break Balcony Connection
Forced Air Supply Duct
Operable Windows
Geothermal Central Pump
Geothermal Tubes in Caissons Graywater Filtration