Undergraduate Capstone Project 2022 - Nicholas Richards

THEOS

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In a world clouded by social and environmental challenges, our generation has grown distant from o n e a n o t h e r. A s p e o p l e , w e a l l s h a r e c o n t r a s t i n g b a c k g r o u n d s t h a t d i f f e r e n t i a t e u s f r o m o n e a n o t h e r, h o w e v e r, o u r v a l u e s a s h u m a n s a r e t h e s a m e .

Fracture

Growth

THE SITE Located in the French Broad River Park, Th e os occupies a central region on the site, maximizing the flat terrain.

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Religion has an influence on everything around us, from the explanations we seek for our purpose within to the higher power behind the things we believe in. I believe architecture acts as a bridge to this paradigm due to its historical nature in society as a connector of people. The purpose of this museum is to challenge p e o p l e ’s p e r s p e c t i v e s b y e x h i b i t i n g d i v e r g i n g h u m a n heritage. By creating spaces that celebrate these similarities & differences, this experience aims to unify people of all backgrounds.

ELEMENTAL AXIS Ancient stones aligned with the soltices & equinoxes emerged on the site.

35.5951° N, 82.5515° W

M u s eum of The ology E

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Asheville, North Carolina

CARVING

SUBTERRANEAN

Natural elements car ved the shape of the stones along with removal of dirt to create the programmatic space & pathways

Above ground, the park is transformed into a spiritual vessel.

Below ground, the users experience an enlightening journey through perspectives of life.

Pedestrian Bridge across the French Broad River

Religious sculpture garden

Mass Transportation Connection The intervention on the French Broad Park integrates an autonomous boat project to expand in Asheville.

This initiative aims to create a mass transportation system along the French Broad River.

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To p o M a n i p u l a t i o n

Installed along the French Broad Riv e r bank to har ness the hydropower. The generated power will be directed to the autonomous boat dock which co nta ins the hub of the network.

Increase the flood plain by utilizing the soil from the underground cut to raise the topography.

Autonomous Boat Dock

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PV Panels

M ic r o W a t e r Po w e r G en er at o r

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S e r v i c e No d e

1986

Perforated Metal Panels D i ff u se l i gh t t h rou gh ou t t h e u n grgrou n d n ode s

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Shaded polycarbonate panels

Pie t z o e le c t r ic F lo o r Plat e

The central lobby of the museum f e a ture s pietzoelectric floor panels which c onv e rt kinetic energy to electrical curren t. The se are installed in the lobby as it ho sts the most foot traffic.

Egress N ode

G e o t h e r ma l No d e

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Water Treatm ent N od e

E g re s s No d e

II

III H o r iz o n t a l G e o t h e r m a l S y s t em The museums underground prog ra m utiliz e s the earth as a heat source/sink through its horizontal loop geothermal syste m.

F l e x i b l e No d e

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Light Wells

S k yligh t Un it

M odu l a r sk yl i gh t u n i t s a l l ow di spe rse i n t o t h e u n de rgrou n d ga l l e ri e s.

IV B i o s w a l e s & R e t e n t i o n P o nd s Water collection bodies are selec tiv e ly distributed throughout the site to c olle c t surface runoff and rain water. Th is re d uc e s chances of flooding and collects stormwa te r which is filtered in the respective nod e on site .

Spiritual pools (retention ponds)

Elevated Bike Path Tra n sform s t h e e xi st n g bi k e pa t h s i n t o a n e w e l e va t e d pa t h t h a t c a pt u re s a e ri a l vi e w s of t h e si t e a l on g w i t h c on n e c t s t o t h e n e w pe de st ri a n bri dge .

E FR Te r r a c e d R i v e r S e a t i n g

Site Master Plan

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CH

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A RO

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E RIV

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1” = 200’ 0

100

200

400

Program

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20

Abo ve g rade

4

B el ow grad e

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M use um a t r i um - l o b b y

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Galler y I

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M a l e R e st ro o m

12

Galler y II

3

Fe m a l e R e st ro o m

13

Skyligh t C af e 19

9

2

3

4

G e o t he r m a l N o d e

14

C on ver s ation Pit

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E g re ss N o d e

15

Galler y III

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Li g ht w e l l N o d e

16

Galler y IV

7

Wa t e r Tre a t m e nt N o d e

17

Galler y V I

8

E g re ss N o d e

18

N eu tr al Space

9

Service Node

19

C on ver s ation Pit

10

E g re ss S t a i r s

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Au ditor iu m

21

N eu tr al Scared Atr iu m

18

11 17 21 1

8

5

12 16

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15 14

7 6

Ground Floor Plan

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1” = 40’ 0

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40

Underground Floor Plan

80

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1” = 40’ 0

20

40

80

S p aceframe S ys tem

Tra n sl u c e n t D om e

Se r v ic e E le v a t o r

Ri gi d In su l a t i on T-column Detail Double T-column creates featured seating spaces and amplifies the natural ligght diffused through the skylight

O pe ra bl e F i xt u re S yst e m

Perf orated Metal Screen Vapor Barrier Rigid Insulation

All artwork for the museum is transported through the 2 service elevator docks in the service node

Segmented Metal Studs Re i n f orc e d Con c re t e 1/4” Gypsum Board Wa l k i n g P a t h D e t a i l

Venetian plaster on top

Grade

Rigid Insulation

Filter Dr ainag e M o is ture Bar r ier

M oi st u re Ba ri e r

Drainage Layer

Featured Seating

Composite Deck Bar Joists H at C hannel s

Rig id I ns ulatio n Raised Floor System Stone floor finish

Footer Detail Reinforced concrete footer with steel column attached

Skylight Detail

D o u b l e T- C o l u m n D e t a i l

Node Connection Detail

Geothermal Horizontal System

Perspective Section

1” = 40’ 0

20

40

80

E ng r a v e d G l a ss re i nfo rc e d c o nre t e c l a d d i ng S p a c e fr a m e S y st e m

P e r fo r a t e d M e t a l P a ne l

R a i se d fl o o r sy st e m

Fo und a t i o n Wa l l w i t h fo o t e r

Node Detail

H ybr id b e a m & tr u s s s yst e m

F ou n d a t i on w a l l s & C olu m ns

Museum Gallery

Central Atrium

Building Roots