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T h e ce n t ra l d e s i g n i ss u e s o f a rc h i te c t u re a re h u m a n s a n d t h e i r h i sto r y a n d c u l t u re ; s p a ce ; l i g h t ; h ow t h i n g s a re p u t to g e t h e r ; a n d re s p o n s i b i l i t y to t h e l a n d . G o o d d e s i g n i n vo lve s a n u n d e rsta n d i n g o f t h e s e i ss u e s a n d p u rs u i n g t h e q u e st i o n s t h ey ra i s e u n t i l yo u m a ke a p p ro p r i a te d i s cove r i e s . A rc h i te c t u re i s a p a t h o f d i s cove r y. - G le n n M u rc u t t
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Spring 2012 P ro fe ss o rs J o rg e S i lve t t i & Pa u l N a k a z a w a H a r va rd U n i ve rs i t y - G ra d u a te S c h o o l o f D e s i g n
P r o g r a m
CO M P L E XO do A L E M ﾃグ SCHO O L R i o d e J a n e i ro , B ra z i l
The introduction of something as large
allowing for greater flexibility in use as
as a school into the small and dense
well as phased construction. Much of
e.c.d. classroom
2
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fabric of a favela requires not merely
the building massing is defined by nar-
h.o.l. classroom
6 / 50m2
intervention, but more importantly inte-
row bands of classrooms and external,
primary classroom
6 / 60m2
gration. Existing natural and social fea-
shaded walkways. This allows for the
gymnasium classroom
6 / 60m
tures and relationships must be identi-
building to easily bend and follow the
art classroom
2
2 / 80m
fied and then leveraged and integrated
curves of the topography, while provid-
science classroom
2 / 80m2
into the design of the school. The site of
ing maximum light and air penetration.
workshops + labs
5 / 80m2
the school sits at the intersection of the
The larger bulk programs are distrib-
student clubs / exhibition
350m
east-west axis of two public plazas and
uted in such a way that they can link up
lobby / entrance
2
400m
the north-south axis running downhill
to the existing public plazas and share
auditorium
600m2
from the Teleferico station to the soccer
their amenities with the community. The
cafeteria
600m2
field. Within these boundaries are a se-
massing and organization creates a var-
library
400m
ries of rock outcroppings and a downhill
ied and interesting experience for users
2
administration 550m
storm-water channel. All of these ele-
as they move through the project. There
community center
325m2
ments defined and shaped the break-
is a constant connection between build-
health clinic
225m2
down of the site and program massing
ings on the new school campus and their
outdoor patios
2400m
into four distinct zones. The results of
surrounding environment.
service / miscellaneous
1000m
this organization are that each zone is
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of a relatively smaller scale that can be total
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more easily integrated into the community and operate semi-autonomously,
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upper plaza
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soccer field
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avoid monolithic, closed-off, compound Avoid monolithic, closed-off, compound design design currentwith schools - which which of doesmany not integrate neighborhood does not integrate with neighborhood
maintain urban and porosity, Maintain urban scalescale and porosity, creating crea mix ating a mixprivate of public, private andareas semiof public, and semi-private
leverage elevation difference to create multiple levels of circulation and access multiple levels of circulation and access
Avoid monolithic, closed-off, compound design which does not integrate with neighborhood
Maintain urban scale and porosity, creating a mix of public, private and semi-private areas
Leverage elevation differences to create multiple levels of circulation and access
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Existing site features, including buildings, topography rock formations, rainwater run-off & street
Total site area, however existing site conditions and features make some of that area unbuildable
existing site feature, including buildings,
Man-made and natural formations divide the site into four regionsSE
total site area - however, existing site con-
Existing features, including buildings, topography steepsite topography, rock formations, rainrockrun-off formations, run-off & street water andrainwater pedestrian path
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man-made andand natural Man-made naturalformations formations divide the sitedivide into four regions the site into four regions
Total site area, existing conditions and ditions and however features makesite some of that features make some of that area unbuildable area unbuildable
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a building rooftops are protected by planting, patio materials or a trellis.
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exposed concrete retaining walls radiate cool temperatures from adjacent soil into spaces.
b overhangs provided protection to both occupants and sections of the building (large glazing & rammed earth walls) from direct sunlight and rainfall.
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skylights and vents at rear courtyard provide sun light and ventilation for cafeteria, student clubs and library.
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storm water pond provides treatment and storage capacity for rainfall runoff, as well as evaporative cooling for the surrounding play patio.
freestanding elements of the school allow for effecient cross ventilation.
d earth tubes provide cooled air and additional ventilation. e air intakes and vents are integrated into street furniture and put on display as teaching tools.
m hillside soil is re-graded and stabilized to decrease risk of landslides.
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solar chimneys improve air ventilation in embedded, single exposure classrooms.
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tranparent ducts heat air to improve circulation and act as skylights to provide natural light into classrooms.
h concrete slabs & frame with rammed earth infill walls provide thermal mass for daytime heat absorption and nightime release.
n new footpaths crossing the hillside are integrated with horizontal channels to collect and funnel runoff towards main drainage channel.
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Fa l l 2 0 1 0 / S p r i n g 2 0 1 1 P ro fe ss o r J a co b A l s p e c to r C i t y C o l le g e o f N ew Yo r k - S p i t z e r S c h o o l o f A rc h i te c t u re
P r o g r a m
D IA : GOWA N U S A RT S CE N T E R B ro o k y l n , N ew Yo r k
The Gowanus Canal and surrounding
extending towards the canal a series of
neighborhood are most known for their
alleys provide access to artist studios
workshop art studio
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rich, yet difficult industrial past. Today
and duplex live/work units.
live/work art studio
10 / 1500ft2
the area is being transformed by an in-
public is able to engage with the artists
6200ft2
flux of artists and young professionals,
as well as view pieces in production in
16500ft
as well as a government led clean-up of
the below-ground workshops. North of
2
6900ft
the canal. This Arts Center, in partner-
the promenade a long gallery building
lobby/reception 1800Wft2
ship with the DIA Art Foundation, aims
emerges out of the ground, expanding
exhibition gallery
23800ft2
to highlight and preserve the site’s in-
towards the canal and providing large
5200ft
dustrial heritage, while also creating a
and flexible spaces for art installation.
2
760ft
contemporary cultural hub and spur-
Strolling along it, the public is invited to
3000ft2
ring future development. Now partially
glimpse some of the work on display and
6 / 1000ft2
occupied by a cement plant, the mostly
access the public roof terrace. Joining
1700ft
abandoned site once housed a manufac-
these two elements, an elevated “bar-
service/miscellaneous 20000ft
tured gas plant. Though no structures
building” contains community art class-
remain, the foundations of three large
rooms and administrative offices, while
holder tanks form a point of reference
providing a street façade to the project
for the new design. It seeks to trace pat-
and mirroring the elevated train opposite
terns of past inhabitation, while present-
it. These built elements are surrounded
ing a porous and interactive layout that
by a public sculpture park, which incor-
draws people through the site towards
porates the tank foundations as well as
canal.
the canal.
administration analog workshop
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digital fabrication shop
restaurant museum shop lecture auditorium public art classrm public lounge/exhibit
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2 2
total
± 120000ft2
South of a central promenade
Here the
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art classroom
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administration
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- 1” fixed steel grate sun screens - 2”x2” steel tube substructure - low-e double glazed windows - 12” deep steel-reinforced structural window frames - motorized window shades
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- 4” brick pavers w/ grass/soil infill - 2” of sand bedding - 2” gravel drainage base - 5” rigid insulation (sloped to drain) - waterproof membrane - 12” deep concrete waffle slab
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- (2) 5/8” impact-resistant gypsum board wall - 2” acoustic insulation - 6” light-gauge framing infill btwn columns - 22” (clear) cavity for MEP services - 6” light-gauge framing infill btwn columns - 2” acoustic insulation - (2) 5/8” gallery-finish gypsum board display wall
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- small profile convector unit
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- 22”h continuous aluminum return grille
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- exposed concrete slab edge
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- 8”h continuous aluminum supply grille
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- lawn grass - 10” lightweight engineered soil - filter fabric - 2”drainage mat - 5/8” protection board - 4” rigid insulation (sloped to drain) - waterproof membrane - 6” concrete slab on steel deck
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- standing-seam copper cladding - moisture barrier - 4” rigid insulation - 5/8” sheathing board - 2” steel deck - steel beam structure - suspended 5/8” gypsum board ceiling
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- (2) 5/8” gallery-finish gypsum board display wall - 6” light-gauge framing - 7” (clear) air cavity - 12” concrete foundation wall - waterproof membrane - 4” rigid insulation
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- interior sun shade - low-e double glazing - 6” / 10” fixed exterior louvers
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- operable window
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communal roof terrace fosters interaction with other artistsin-residence and creates possibility for outdoor work space
pitched roofs have potential for rainwater collection, photovoltaic panels or solar water heaters
loft living space above studios allows for flexible living patters as well as additional work space loft/roof terrace
studio level
shop/service level
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live/work studios feature approx. 30’x30’ open work space with minimum 13’ ceiling height
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ground floor work space opens with a 12’x13’ pivoting door onto courtyard space
glazing around lift areas allows for pedestrian views and sun light into shops below
work space studios measure approx. 20’x30’ with a 13’ ceiling and toilet facilities
sliding crane platform allows for movement of materials and work between studios and shops
open plan shop space with light wells to above and approx. 15’6” ceiling height
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Fa l l 2 0 0 8 P ro fe ss o r E l i s a b e t ta Te r ra g n i C i t y C o l le g e o f N ew Yo r k - S p i t z e r S c h o o l o f A rc h i te c t u re
P r o g r a m photography house
2400ft2
apartment
700ft2
photo studio
1150ft2
archaeology house
3175ft2
shared yard
2200ft2
total
Âą 10000ft2
WE ST V ILLAGE TOWN HOU SE N ew Yo r k , N ew Yo r k
This pair of townhouses accommodates
interior spaces. In contrast to the tall
two unique families. The first is an ar-
wood-covered form of the first house,
chaeologist couple and their two young
the smaller house is stretched horizon-
sons, while the second family consists
tally, constructed of cast-in-place con-
of a photographer father, stay-at-home
crete and defined by its glass enclosed
mother and their wheelchair-bound
cantilevered second level. The archae-
daughter. At-home work spaces are pro-
ologists’ house is designed to represent
vided for both, with a modest home office
a sensation of discovery and exploration.
for the archaeologists and a photography
Spaces are broken up across multiple
gallery and basement studio/darkroom
levels, which unfold and open slowly
for the second family. The photographer
as they are experienced, providing new
family also requires a separate apart-
views onto and relationships with other
ment that can be rented for additional
spaces in the house. The photographer’s
income. These conditions are realized
home is designed with a relatively open
through an L-shaped organization of
and straight-forward plan spread across
the two homes around a shared back-
two modest-sized levels, representing a
yard. The larger of the two, the archae-
concept of observation. The unobstruct-
ologist house, is a wedge-shaped mass,
ed layout and large open spaces afford
wrapped in tightly spaced wooden slats.
views through them and to the outside,
Though mostly solid with minimal glaz-
while also accommodating the mobility
ing on the street side, the opposite south
needs of the handicapped daughter.
facade is open to admit sunlight into the
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kitchen
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dining room
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guest bedroom
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children play area
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4 bathroom
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living room
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archaeology office
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master bedroom
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children bedroom
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P r o g r a m
D . U . M . B . O. P E RFORM IN G A RT S C E NT E R B ro o k y l n , N ew Yo r k
Located at the foot of the Brooklyn
City skyline beyond.
Bridge, the building is set within the ex-
layout and deck connections allow the
1750ft2
isting brick shell of an old tobacco ware-
program to be stretched across the site,
lobby 1550ft2
house. In order to keep the site open
keeping most of the structure in low pro-
administration
1500ft2
and porous for the public, each theater is
file, and thus accentuating the forms of
cafe
2650ft
treated as an individual pavilion bursting
the theaters. This approach also allows
proscenium theater
2
3625ft
through and linked by a continuous, fold-
the public to easily pass over, under and
black box theater
2150ft2
ing deck. This layout incorporates a tra-
through the structure, keeping with the
cinema theater
1000ft2
ditional proscenium theater as well as
original intention of urban porosity and
exhibition / gallery
5000ft
an experimental black box theater and
access to the waterfront. Adorning the
rehearsal space
1150ft
a rooftop performance space. Providing
glass facades of the complex, a continu-
a striking oval form against its rectilin-
ous series of tightly spaced wooden slats
ear surroundings is a uniquely designed
work to diffuse sunlight into the interior
cinema. Housed below the constantly
and also break up what would otherwise
folding and growing deck are circulatory
be large expanses of glass. The ground
connections, along with secondary pro-
floor is enveloped in glass without slats,
grams, such as exhibition, administra-
giving the complex the appearance of a
tion and cafĂŠ. The constant movements
large mass floating on air.
reception / ticket
total
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of the deck provide visitors with an everchanging experience of the site, along with different views of the surrounding neighborhood, East River, and New York
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10 0
25 5
1/32”=1’-0”
50 ft 10 m
a
b
level 3
1/32”=1’-0”
section b-b
1/32”=1’-0”
Fa l l 2 0 1 2 P ro fe ss o r F lo r i a n I d e n b u rg H a r va rd U n i ve rs i t y - G ra d u a te S c h o o l o f D e s i g n
P r o g r a m exhibition space permanent collection temporary exhibition large room project rooms (2)
27000ft
2
12000ft2 8000ft2 3600ft2 2700ft2
art storage
5000ft2
reception/lobby
1000ft2
book store
1000ft2
staff offices
1500ft2
auditorium/flex
1500ft2
cafe
1500ft2
caterer prep/kitchen
1000ft2
art book library
500ft2
total
± 40000ft2
RU B E LL FA M ILY COLLE CT ION Wa s h i n g to n D . C .
An abandoned junior high school located
are preserved for larger and more fixed
in Southwest Washington D.C. provides
program elements, while the interior of
the site for an extension of the Rubell
the site is reworked with the placement
Family Collection – a private contempo-
of numerous smaller pavilions hous-
rary art collection based in Miami. Pres-
ing galleries and classrooms. Inserted
ently seven different school buildings
amongst this combination of existing
occupy the property, of which the three
and new, are three large public “nodes”
southern-most are landmarked.
The
where branching private paths of exhibi-
site is also one of few to have survived
tion spaces intersect with open public
a 1950s-60s urban renewal that demol-
circulation through the site.
ished 99% of the neighborhood. Given
loop travels through the three nodes,
this sort of context, the introduction of
open courtyards between them and the
something as foreign as a Miami-based
three landmarked buildings. Around it,
contemporary art institution can be chal-
multiple levels and sequences of gal-
lenging. The proposed design mediates
leries provide for a dynamic and flex-
between the local community, the “art
ible combination of exhibitions. To the
world” and visitors by creating a building
south, public programming is provided
that invites the public into and through it,
along the main street elevation, while to
allowing it to develop a comfortable and,
the east an under-utilized park is trans-
at first, “casual” relationship both with
formed into a public sculpture court.
the institution and the work on display. Most of the existing perimeter buildings
A public
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1950s Southwest D.C. urban renewal
1
facade along I Street (landmarked buildings to be preserved)
2
interior courtyard
2
1
50 0
10
100 25
250 50
500 ft 100 m
site plan
1� : 250’
breaking the block
central public hall
public periphery
public path through
ideas of access
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concept image: window shopping museum
a
15
c
b
12 10
14 16 9
9
15
9 9 6
15
1
6
15
15
randall park
public plaza
11
13
15
6
1
1 15 3
2 7
4 6 5
a
10 0
25
50 10
100 ft 25 m
a
c
b
level 0
1/64”=1’-0”
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a
9
c
b
9
9 9
14
1 14
14
14
2 3 4 5
randall park
1
14
14
lobby/node
1
14
cafe
book store
public living room
performance space
6 classroom 7 library 8 9 10
staff office 1
artist studio
loading dock
11 receiving/staging 12 storage 13 workshop 14 residential 15 commercial 16
catering kitchen
a
10 0
25
50 10
100 ft 25 m
c
b
level 1
1/64”=1’-0”
1
lobby/node
2
cafe
3
book store
4
public living room
5
performance space
6 classroom 7 library performance space
8
staff office
9
artist studio
10
loading dock
11 receiving/staging 12 storage 13 workshop 14 residential 15 commercial 16
western entry
catering kitchen
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1
11
5 12
25 0
50
100 ft
10
section a-a
4
25 0
6
50
25
section b-b
1”=50’
section c-c
1”=50’
25 m
3
50 10
12
100 ft
10
4
0
1”=50’
25 m
1
100 ft 25 m
12
approach from randall park
interior courtyard
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Spring 2010 P ro fe ss o r J o a n K rev l i n C i t y C o l le g e o f N ew Yo r k - S p i t z e r S c h o o l o f A rc h i te c t u re
P r o g r a m
SOU T H B RON X P U B LIC LIB RA R Y B ro n x , N ew Yo r k
Through the separation and definition
massing effectively caps an axis of open
of “louder” public library areas and
(proposed) park space between the site
2
2200ft
“quieter,” more intimate programs and
and Taft High School to the north. The
800ft2
spaces the design aims to address the
main façade is animated by the activity
cafe 300ft2
varied and contradictory roles of the
of people moving through and studying
fiction collection
2300ft
contemporary neighborhood library as
inside. To further enhance this sense of
nonfiction collection
3800ft
both a place of quiet study as well as
activity, most other circulation zones are
reference
1600ft2
a community center.
moved to the periphery and expressed
auditorium gallery
2 2
Accessible from
periodicals 1400ft2
both of the bounding cross streets, the
to the street outside.
special collection
2
1000ft
expansive base of the building holds the
around the stacks acts as a buffer from
150ft2 ea.
mostly public, community and, gener-
the study areas as well as exterior envi-
quiet reading room
400ft2
ally “noisier” functions of the library. As
ronmental factors such as sunlight. The
conference room
500ft2
patrons transition upward into a slender
resulting library is a simple and elegant,
children’s library
3800ft
bar building, they encounter progres-
yet dynamic design, which preserves
2
600ft
sively quieter, more individual and more
the quiet and intimacy of a traditional li-
1500ft2
serious library programs. An open, in-
brary, while providing for public commu-
administration 3500ft2
viting and active building which encour-
nity functions and opening up the activity
building support
ages use by the community and draws
and uses of the building to surrounding
people inside is achieved by the place-
neighborhood.
study rooms
teen library digital resources
total
2
4500ft
2
± 30000ft2
ment of study levels and rooms and the central circulation ramp along the north façade. This strong northern façade and
The circulation
40
1
building site
2
new park/playground
3
view towards Taft High School
4
open space along Grant Avenue
4
3
2
1
50 100 0 10
25
250 50
500 ft 100 m
site plan
1” : 400’
a
6
6
5
6
5
6
3
c
c
1 4 2
b
b
a
10 0
25 5
level -1
50 ft
1/32”=1’-0”
10 m
a
15
5
9
5
13 c
c
12 11
12
20
b
16
14
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
b
17
10 0
25 5
50 ft 10 m
a
level 1
1/32”=1’-0”
42 a
10
7
8
c
b
c
b
9
a
10 0
25 5
level 0
50 ft
1/32”=1’-0”
10 m
a
1
plaza
2
cafe
3 gallery 4
lecture hall
5 restroom 6
book storage/handling
7 lobby 8
5
circulation desk
9 terrace 10
children’s library
11
p.c. work area
12
meeting room
13
tech learning center
14
conference room
15
teen library
16
stepped reading areas
17
private study rooms
18
quiet reading room
19
book stacks
20
circulation ramp
5
c
18
c
19
20 16
b
b
17
10 0
16
25 5
50 ft 10 m
a
level 4
1/32”=1’-0”
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section thru book stacks (a-a)
stepped reading areas (b-b)
section thru lobby (c-c)
Fa l l 2 0 0 9 P ro fe ss o r J u l i o S a lce d o C i t y C o l le g e o f N ew Yo r k - S p i t z e r S c h o o l o f A rc h i te c t u re
P r o g r a m
A SHB U RTON AV E N U E HOU SING C O M PL E X Yo n ke rs , N ew Yo r k
Located on a narrow and steeply sloped
of the trailway with smaller, more private
site in the city of Yonkers, this residen-
residences and private patios. This sys-
2
22/500ft
tial complex sits within a neighborhood
tem of retaining walls and terraces al-
one bedroom units
38/1000ft2
which is undergoing a period of rebirth
lows for the creation of taller structures,
three bedroom units
28/1600ft2
after decades of decline and blight. The
whose height is masked by the sloped
concierge 180ft
project is realized through a series of
landscape.
storage closet
2
180ft
zones created by a system of retain-
and construction frees up open space
community room
500ft2
ing walls which act as linear east-west
which in turn allows for more access to
management office
150ft2
“spines.” These walls work to activate
light, air and views. The linear nature of
trash room
300ft
and manage the difficult landscape by
the project is broken at one end, where
mechanical/utility
2
750ft
breaking it up into terraced levels. The
the retaining walls join together to wrap
commerical raw space
10000ft2
northernmost commercial spine along
around an “inlet” in the topography be-
1/du
Ashburton Avenue consists of a num-
fore again splitting apart to create the
1/200ft cm
ber of modular storefronts supporting
public park at the corner. The residen-
pedestrian circulation and residence
tial units accumulate to create a larger
entrances above. Next, a semi-public in-
tower/slab building partially concealed
terior spine - consisting of a central lawn
by the landscape. The result is an urban
area, bordered by pedestrian pathways
intervention consisting of spaces and
and residential units - uses the land-
experiences layered both vertically and
scape and topography to accommodate
horizontally across the site.
studio units
2
parking
2
2
total
± 120000ft2
an underground parking garage.
The
final spine responds to the rural nature
This vertical organization
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1
western corner of site along ashburton avenue
2
existing overgrown hillside site
2
3
old croton trailway along southern edge of site
4
eastern end of site along ashburton avenue
4
1
3
50 100 0 10
25
250 50
500 ft 100 m
site plan
1� : 400’
3
3
5
4
3
6
2
2
3 4
tower level 6
1/32”=1’-0”
4
4
3
5
6
3
6
6
5
5
tower level 4
3
1
6 2
1
commercial
2 terrace 3 5
2
10 0
25 5
50 ft 10 m
public circulation
4
studio unit
5
one bedroom unit
6
three bedroom unit
1/32”=1’-0”
48 ashburton avenue
1
1
6 6 5
5
row house level 0
1/32”=1’-0”
row house level 2
1/32”=1’-0”
3
6
4
5
5
6
6
2
2
3
row house level -1
1/32”=1’-0”
row house level 1
1/32”=1’-0”
3
6
4
6 5
2
5
6
2 old croton trailway
town house level -1
1/32”=1’-0”
town house level 0
1/32”=1’-0”
town house level 1
1/32”=1’-0”
50
elevation along ashburton avenue
elevation along old croton trailway
3
6
ashburton avenue
1 5
1
3
commercial
2 terrace 3
3
5
4
10 0
25 5
2
old croton trailway
50 ft 10 m
section 1/32”=1’-0”
public circulation
4
studio unit
5
one bedroom unit
6
three bedroom unit
Spring 2009 P ro fe ss o r C h r i st i a n Vo l k m a n n C i t y C o l le g e o f N ew Yo r k - S p i t z e r S c h o o l o f A rc h i te c t u re
P r o g r a m
SEWARD PARK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER * D e s i g n e d i n p a r t n e rs h i p w i t h M e n g y i Fa n
N ew Yo r k , N ew Yo r k
Located on the Lower East Side of Man-
mental center first through the lower
hattan the project aims to inform the
level subterranean lobby and exhibition
2
500ft
neighborhood on a variety of environ-
galleries, up into the light-filled and vo-
exhibition 1000ft2
mental issues and solutions, while also
luminous event space and then through
information desk
300ft2
acting as a general purpose community
and across that space to other areas of
book shop
500ft
center. Given the opportunity to locate
the project. Reaching a publicly acces-
books and storage
2
1000ft
the building anywhere within the park,
sible green roof, visitors are then taken
multi-purpose space
4000ft2
a location was chosen along a central
down a set of exterior stairs to the park.
cafe/shop 500ft2
axis running through the park into the
The multipurpose event space also acts
science classroom
2 / 400ft
historic Seward Park Library. The site
as a transition between the library and
2
administration 500ft
occupies a transitional zone from the
park by framing them in its glazed east-
mechanical
500ft2
natural and playful environment of the
ern and western facades. A set of large
park to the hard urban landscape of the
folding doors across the western facade
library building and asphalt plaza in front
can be opened in warmer weather, blur-
of it. The design mediates these two op-
ring the boundaries between interior and
posing settings by creating a visual and
exterior and extending the park right into
physical connection between them. A
the building.
entry/lobby
total
2
2
Âą 12000ft
2
centrally located multipurpose event space defines the building’s massing all other areas are accessed by moving around, through or across this central space. Visitors experience the environ-
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1
existing carnegie library building
2
view of site from library plaza
3
view of site from park
4
Seward Park entrance
3
1
2
4
50 0
10
100 25
250 50
500 ft 100 m
site plan
1� : 250’
8
2
1
6 7
5 4 3 5
3 6
1
lobby
2
reception/tickets
3 closet 4
staff lounge
5 restroom 6
exhibition gallery
7
mechanical room
8
storage space
10 0
25
50 ft
5
level -1
1/32”=1’-0”
level 1
1/32”=1’-0”
10 m
9 cafe 10
multi-purpose space
11 bookstore 12 classroom 13
open walkway
14 administration 15
office terrace
16
public roof garden
13
5 12
10 0
12
25 5
5
50 ft 10 m
54
e 9
10
d
5
5
a 11 5
3
5
10 0
25
level 0
50 ft
5
1/32”=1’-0”
10 m
d
b c
5
d a 14
16
15
16
10 0
25 5
50 ft 10 m
level 2
1/32”=1’-0”
a. channel glass facade b. heat storage system c. light shelves / louvers d. air vents for natural cross ventilation e. green roof
solar heat gain (passive system) the west facade is heated up during the winter through the use of extensive glazing to allow for maximum gain in the multipurpose space.
cross ventilation (summer) a. cool air is allowed to pass through the space for cross ventilation while direct solar penetration is regulated by adjustable louvers, reducing heating load at peak hours.
western facade (summer) a. thermal mass heat gain is avoided through the use of water channels for planting and natural ventilation at night
b. air vent allows for hot air from the multipurpose room to escape (stack effect ventilation)
b. daytime heat gain is minimized through the use of exterior solar shades
classrooms (summer) a. direct solar penetration is mitigated during peak hours with the use of fixed louvers that redirect light and heat away from the classrooms. Direct gain is also prevented by recessing the classrooms.
classrooms (winter) a. solar penetration is maximized through light reflected by the fixed louvers.
cross ventilation (passive system) air is funneled through the building via the stack effect - warm air is released via air vents in the administrative offices.
thermal storage (active system) south-facing channel glass facade utilized to collect daytime heat via a vacuum system and stored in a thermal resevoir for later use.
b. air vents placed in the volume allow air to travel through and filter into the multipurpose space. c. corridor air vent allows the space to be naturally ventilated while maintaining climate-controlled classrooms.
b. daytime heat is retained in south-facing channel glass facade and stored to warm the building at night.
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September 2006 D e s i g n e r : J o h n G a rc i a M o n toya - R o d r i g u e z A rc h i te c t s + P l a n n e rs
SM L COM PA N Y OF F ICE S N ew Yo r k , N ew Yo r k
Selected to design the headquarters of the SML clothing company, MontoyaRodriguez Architects first undertook a survey of the existing 1800s loft building. Through numerous meetings with the clients a layout was created with perimeter offices and conference room around internally
located
workstations
and
pods. My own involvement in the project included responsibility for conducting a survey of the existing office along with the preparation of demolition drawings. Working alongside the project architect I assisted in the development of multiple schemes for the new office layout, along with the creation of construction bid documents – specifically, the design of wall sections and glass office partitions.
partition types and details
glass partition details
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demolition plan
1/8”=1’-0” 5
0
0.5
1
10 ft 2
new work plan
1/8”=1’-0” 5
0
0.5
3m
1
10 ft 2
3m
N ove m b e r 2 0 0 8 Designer: Jerry Santillanez M o n toya - R o d r i g u e z A rc h i te c t s + P l a n n e rs
ST. F RA N CIS COLLE GE - SCIE NC E C E NT E R B ro o k ly n , N ew Yo r k
This multi-phased project represents a near-complete overhaul of the college’s science laboratory facilities, including new data services and center, a new mechanical system and roof plant, and a reorganization of the upper 5+ floors of an existing 1950s building. Originally proposed as one large project, it was later restructured, requiring careful phasing and coordination. I was involved with the project from its inception until the completion of the early phases. Working directly with the project architect, I was given responsibility to develop classroom, laboratory and office layouts, along with preparing ceiling plans and details and designing and coordinating lab casework. This project represents a multi-year commitment during which I was able to participate in nearly all phases of design and construction.
science lab casework details
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5 0
1
10 2
5 0
ceiling details
1
20 ft 5m
10 2
sixth floor demolition plan
1/16”=1’-0”
sixth floor new work plan
1/16”=1’-0”
20 ft 5m
May 2011 Designer: Jerry Santillanez M o n toya - R o d r i g u e z A rc h i te c t s + P l a n n e rs
This project required the demolition of an existing steel superstructure housing three cooling towers and a structural evaluation of the building’s beams and columns to determine whether they could support a proposed new chiller plant. The project was further complicated by the restricted work area on the roof top and by an accelerated design schedule. The final design resulted in a phased demolition of existing roof structure and the extension/reinforcement of structural steel up from below the roof level. I directly assisted and worked with the project architect and was involved in all phases of the design. My work integral to the assembly of the entire architectural drawing set, but most significantly I contributed to the wall sections, parapet and roof details, many of which were developed on my own with the guidance of the project architect.
ST. F RA N CIS COLLE GE - CHIL L E R PL A NT B ro o k ly n , N ew Yo r k
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5 0
1
0
1
10
15 ft
2
5
5m
10 2
15 ft 5m
roof demo plan
3/32”=1’-0”
chiller plant new work plan
3/32”=1’-0”
aleksandr nizhikhovskiy / niz.alex@gmail.com / 917.518.5864