philip a. hall
work
university of cincinnati master of architecture master of community planning
regenerating the urban void [detroit, michigan] 1
Since 1950, Detroit has lost over 50% of its population, 165,000 industrial jobs, and 150,000 housing units. The depopulation that the city has experienced over the last sixty years created a fractured and dislocated urban environment divided by over 66,000 vacant lots. Generated by default rather than intent, these discarded, neglected, and forgotten spaces evoke strong memories of past turmoil and abandonment within the city. My thesis investigation uncovers the historic factors and city-responses associated with the extensive suburbanization and the subsequent emergence of urban empty space in Detroit. Emphasizing the historic formation and strange identity of Detroit’s vacant land becomes the design measure in which to re-imagine and regenerate these urban conditions.
Interventions occur at each point along the project transect (left): highway, highway edge and access road, large clearing, streetfront, sidewalk, and street.
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site plan - urban farming district
The vacant, oversized, and decaying remnants of Detroit’s booming industrial past are transformed into a community centerpiece that catalyzes neighborhood growth and activity. Inspired by the melancholic and found beauty of post-industrial urban voids, design preserves the unique characteristics of the site by amplifying changes to urban form and context that have surfaced over time. The design project transforms a broken and discontinuous Neighborhood Business District into the face of an urban farming operation. The design project works at three scales: 1. Neighborhood / Community 2. Building Site 3. Construction Detail
building site plan - three interventions
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E A T THE FARM CAFE
THE FARM CAFE
streetfront elevation (intervention 3)
Farming Activity
Street Activity
Building Section
Design intervention preserves the streetscape as a series of solid and void spaces that form connections between urban street front and green space farming activities. The Neighborhood Business District becomes a transitional space that mediates between mineral and vegetative elements of the project site. The design project maintains the street’s historic function as a Neighborhood Business District, yet, inserts new urban forms, functions, materials, and uses into the surrounding voids. site plan
regenerating the urban void [detroit, michigan]
intervention 1 images (above)
A building system was developed to fit the economic limitations of the neighborhood. Construction materials were selected based on their precast, modular, and recyclable qualities. The primary building components include premium ground concrete modular units (CMU), precast concrete floor and ceiling planks, reclaimed wood, and glass. Double concrete block bearing walls are used in some instances to provide desired wall thicknesses and insulation space.
roof
Each CMU wall is stained a different color that is inspired by the vibrancy of the fruits and vegetables grown at the farm. The colorfully stained concrete signifies a departure from the city’s industrial past and also provides visual vitality to the neighborhood.
Double CMU Wall Plans 2nd floor / roof deck
construction materials
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Double CMU Wall Section
standard condition
end condition
hvac condition
basement
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proposed street section (above)
existing street section (below)
The existing street section of Michigan Avenue is 9 traffic lanes wide and largely devoid of pedestrian activity. The sidewalks are broken, crumbling, and absent of trees and other pedestrian amenities. The broad streets are impersonally scaled and difficult to cross on foot. The streets and sidewalks are re-scaled by creating discrete spaces for pedestrian, bicycle, and automotive traffic that are separated by vegetative buffers. The vegetative buffers, with curb cuts, serve as an organic alternative to traditional urban drainage infrastructure.
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highway & farm buffer section
urban farm section
The extensive highway network within the city of Detroit is well known for its adverse effects on city neighborhoods and street connectivity. Proposed dense vegetative plantings shield highway views and noise from the farm and create a pleasant vegetative edge at the northern boundary of the project site. Over time, increasing the urban tree canopy creates shade and evaporative cooling, processes stormwater, and produces oxygen.
central bio-swale & pedestrian path network
The Farm Boardwalk and path network introduce pedestrian activity into the heart of the agricultural farm. The materiality of the boardwalk and paths transition from the hard concrete edges of the project site into the soft green nature of the farming environment.
farm boardwalk
studios architecture [new york, new york]
practice field corridor
administrative office space conference room
practice field
STUDIOS Architecture teams-up with the New York Jets to create the corporate headquarters and training center for the NFL team. The design gives special attention to the visual and physical connection between the playing fields and the interior office space. The parallel nature and close proximity of the practice fields to the office space allows for field-yard-lines to be carried into the interior space through lighting and carpentry. Careful placement of office windows, transparent walls, and photography visually connect the administration staff with the playing field. I gained further knowledge of graphic layout and design techniques for computer rendering. The project required an extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite applications and ArchiCAD. I was also involved with material selection and creating material display boards and physical study models.
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office plan
STUDIOS Architecture partners with Gucci to design layout, fitting rooms, cashier space, and clothing, hand bag, and accessory display shelving for the international designer’s North American retail stores. The project brings together an assemblage of high-end materials (woods, resins, tiles, glass, leathers, and fabrics) under an innovative lighting design.
Finish Schedule Symbol:
C-01
LQ-01
Scott Group, Dark Brown Cut Pile
C-02
Scott Group, Dark Brown Diamond Pattern
C-03
Scott Group, Light Grey Loop
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LQ-02
Kinon, Pearl Speckled Gloss, 031-X0681 Speckled Kinon, Silver Horizontal Stripe, 027-X0659 LNX0866
LQ-05
Kinon, Silver, 012-X0659
MR-01
Kinon, Champagne Pattern Gloss, 031X0744
MT-08 MT-09
PT-02 PT-03
Silver Mirror
MR-03 MR-04 C-10
MR-05A Mohair, Vison Color
FR-01
MR-05B
Glazing
MR-06
GL-01A GL-01B GL-02A GL-02B
24mm Web Glass - Laminated Glass "Bronze" (8mm Bronze + 8mm Clear + 8mm Bronze) 36mm Web Glass - Laminated Glass "Bronze" (12mm Bronze + 12mm Clear + 12mm Bronze)
Porcelli Marmi, Off White Stone - Rosa Aurora-Polished
ST-01B
Porcelli Marmi, Off White Stone - Rosa Aurora - Honed
ST-02A
Porcelli Marmi, St. Laurent Stone Polished (new lighter shade)
20mm Laminated Glass "Bronze" (10mm + 10mm) 20mm Laminated Glass "Bronze" (6mm + 6mm)
MR-07B MR-08
Ultra Clear Low Iron Glass
GL-03
Bronze Mirror with Ribbed Glass - small scale Bronze Mirror with Ribbed Glass - large scale Silver Mirror with Ribbed Glass - small scale
GL-05 GL-06 GL-07 GL-08
Small Ribbed Glass
MT-01
Large Ribbed Glass
MT-02
Small Ribbed Glass Laminated with FR
MT-03
Clear Low Iron Glass with Fabric Interlayer
MT-04
Bronze Low Iron Glass with Gold Fabric Interlayer
MT-05
Glass Rods
MT-06
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Porcelli Marmi, St. Laurent Stone Honed Porcelli Marmi, St. Laurent Stone, Dark Brown
Gold Mirror with Ribbed Glass - small scale
Wood
Gold Mirror with Ribbed Glass - large scale
WD-01
3 02
4,300 (Varies)
Porcelli Marmi, Viking Black Porcelli Marmi, Dark Grey Onyx - veined
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1,300 (Varies)
152 750 152
1,300 (Varies)
Working with Gucci gave me additional experience with interior architecture projects. I worked with project architects to create axonometric drawings, elevations, sections, plans, and details for in-store shelving units, fitting rooms, and lighting design. The project required the use of ArchiCAD and collaboration with designers.
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Rosewood - Polished
Hallf-Silvered Mirror
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Selection TBD by Gucci
PX (M)
GL-1
RoseGold Metal (#814) Brushed
PX (W)
RoseGold Metal (#814) Polished
RoseGold Metal (#814) Satin
Brushed Silver - Platinum color
1b 02
3,100 (Varies)
GL-04B
ST-03
Silver Mirror with Ribbed Glass - large scale
Metal
GL-04A
ST-02B
ST-05 MR-07A
Benjamin Moore, "black" - 2130-10 flat
Tinted Bronze Mirror
ST-04 MR-06B
Benjamin Moore, "white" - INT. RM. flat
ST-01A
Scott Group, Dark Grey Diamond Pattern
Fabric
Benjamin Moore, "Liquid Silver" - PT-100
Gold Tinted Mirror
Scott Group, GG Pattern with Gold
C-09
Metal Paint to match Bronze Glass
Benjamin Moore, "Pearlescent White" white-01
Stone
Scott Group, Dark Grey Cut Pile
C-08
Custom Pattern Screen - Gold
Paint
PT-04 MR-02
Custom Pattern Screen - Silver
Bronze Tinted Mirror
Scott Group, Dark Grey Loop
C-07
MT-07
PT-01
MIrror
Scott Group, Light Grey GG Pattern with Gold
C-06
Kinon, Ivory Gloss, 031-X0268 Brown Base
LQ-03 LQ-04
Scott Group, Light Grey Cut Pile
C-05
Polished Siliver - Platinum color
Satin Silver - Platinum color
1,626
PROGRESS SET CLIENT:
LIGHTING DESIGN:
ARCHITECT:
Finish Schedule & Axon RTW-1 SCALE
axonometric drawing
CoMoS
World Wide Store Planning 685 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022
588 Broadway, Suite 702 ~ New York, NY 10012 (212) 431 4512 (212) 431 6042
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Cooley Monato Studio PRINT DATE
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Metal Halide Fixtures @ 900 O.C. TYPE LR3
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RCP Plan Detail
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588 Broadway, Suite 702 ~ New York, NY 10012 (212) 431 4512 (212) 431 6042
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Cooley Monato Studio 50 706E 25 50 665 Broadway, New York, New York 10012
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Metal Halide Fixtures @ 90 O.C. TYPE LR3 94
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Track Mounted
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685 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022
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World Wide Store Planning
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LED Light Fixture TYPE LR4
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WD1
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LIGHTING DESIGN:
Elevation RTW-1
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studios architecture [new york, new york]
Description:
Laquer Scott Group, Dark Brown Loop
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Description:
150min
Symbol: Carpet
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Section Detail
plans and sections
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Fluorescent Light TYPE LR1 (TYP)
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Ceiling slot - Section
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lighting design detail
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dlr group [phoenix, arizona] 9
LEFT: DLR Group partners with the city of Phoenix, AZ to design Betty H. Fairfax High School. The new high school is a multiple award-winning facility, published by Architectural Record as an exemplary “School of the 21st Century.� The 345,000 sf campus serves 2,400 students and clusters classrooms into small learning communities (SLC) on a unified site. Large gathering and collaborative spaces are provided for students and staff. I collaborated with architectural designers to construct physical site and building models and create presentation images.
RIGHT: DLR Group collaborates with the state of Wyoming to design the new Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution. The design and construction of the correctional institution requires special considerations not given to more conventional building types. I worked in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suites to create and modify plans, sections, elevations, details, and diagrams of the facility. The project introduced me to security wall types and requirements. I developed security wall typologies in plan and section, diagramed security zones, and designated security wall type and placement according to area security levels, adjacencies, and necessity.
comprehensive planning studio [xenia, ohio]
The University of Cincinnati School of Planning was commissioned by the Green County Regional Airport to create a preliminary comprehensive plan for airport expansion. Students were divided into three analysis teams: regional, district, and site. As a member of the site team, I focused on site strategy and design.
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The close proximity of the airport to Dayton, OH, a national hub for avionics research and development, catalyzes site development. Runway extensions accommodate and attract avionics related businesses. The project emphasizes ecologically sensitive site and watershed management. Numerous street typologies were developed that include networks of pedestrian and bicycle pathways, bio-filtrations swales, rain gardens, and additional recreation and green space. In addition to airport expansions, the site plan includes light industry and office space, residential units, a town square, and small organic farming operations. The studio furthered my ability to create hand rendered maps, develop conclusions, and suggest solutions from real-world research.
urban housing studio [cincinnati, ohio] 11
retail
findlay market
residential units
wide flexible-use sidewalk
Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown Cincinnati in Over-theRhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture. It is a gathering place for people from all over the city and routinely attracts perhaps the most socially, economically, racially, and ethnically diverse crowds found anywhere in Cincinnati. Once a vibrant and densely populated urban neighborhood, Over-the-Rhine is now plagued with poverty, vacancy, and demolition. The project site is located on a series of vacant parcels directly south of the Market. The proposed mixed-use structure (retail + housing) and community gardens are transected by Republic Street. Urban gardens complement nearby market activities, stimulate community pride and involvement, and catalyze food and health related businesses. Wide sidewalks and angled building set-backs provide outdoor public space for cafes, markets, retail, and other community activities. Faux balconies connect residential users with street and gardening activities below.
mixed-use retail + housing
community gardens & green space
faux balconies
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wide flexible-use sidewalk
faux balconies
mixed-use retail + housing plan
community garden and green space
The proposed mixed-use structure provides underground parking, street level retail, and three floors of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom mixed-income residential apartments. The curved shape of the front facade emphasizes the street and garden as a centerpiece of community activity. Angled residential faux balconies give residents street-length and garden views and the chance to directly interact with activities below. Rear residential units offer tenants increased privacy, still with the benefits of nearby market and retail amenities.
transition studio [lexington, kentucky]
study model on site
dry-stack stone walls
shaker village project site
lobby
yoga studio
lap pool room
vertical circulation stair
sun deck
massage rooms
The project site for the 12,000 square foot spa is located on the edge of a small shaker village near Lexington, Kentucky. Designing in section only, the studio explores the spa building as a timeline for physical replenishment. Material and structural changes unfold as spaces transition vertically from above to below the ground. As the spa patron travels through the structure, he or she will experience transformations from light (brightness) to dark, light (weight) to heavy, new to old, and public to private. Parallel and evenly spaced poured concrete bearing walls project deep from the cut earth. Reminiscent of traditional shaker dry-stack stone construction, the thick and heavy concrete walls mediate between the formerly shaker-owned landscape and the contemporary structures above. The bearing walls extend to various heights in order to support light geometric shapes that are in stark contrast to the surrounding historic village. A vertical stairwell acts as a central spine that penetrates deep into the earth, connecting a series of thresholds that mark changes in the user’s experience.
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cantilevered lap pool
loby / main entrance
yoga studio lap pool room
massage and relaxation rooms
transition studio [lexington, kentucky]
changing rooms
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A
vertical circulation stair
B
C
sun deck
bathing pools
guest rooms
study model on clay landscape (left)
Private guest rooms, bathing pools, and changing rooms sit on the cut earth at the lowest level (C). The semiprivate massage rooms, yoga studio, relaxation room, zen garden, and sun deck are located at the intermediate level (B). The public lobby and lap pool is located at the uppermost level (A). Large louvered window openings frame the view of the surrounding shaker farmland at a variety of heights.
lateral section
longitudinal section
longitudinal section
urban design studio [cincinnati, ohio]
parc de la villette, paris, bernard tschumi
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musĂŠe du quai branly, paris, jean nouvel
The brownfield redevelopment project site is the former Nutone door chime factory in the neighborhood of Madisonville, Cincinnati, Ohio. The studio client, MedPace, is currently engaged in negotiations with city officials to relocate its world headquarters to this site. The MedPace campus design is inspired by the detail between the “natural� and the urban environment (see photographs above). Design objectives include: 1) Enhance the interaction between man and nature 2) Utilize natural functions of the land 3) Incorporate environmentally conscious building design
permeable parking transitional plazas
green roofs
secondary network of rain gardens and bio swales louvers, overhangs, and balconies
central bio-filtration swale
Key design elements include a central bio-filtration swale, parking wrapped by a secondary network of rain gardens and bio swales, a strong urban edge at the street front, plaza surfaces that transition from grey to green, green roofs, sun shading devices, permeable pavements, native vegetation, pedestrian pathways, and ecological-friendly building materials.
stairwell replication [form z] 16
stairwell photo
This exit-only stairway is located on the west end of the Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning (DAAP) building at the University of Cincinnati, Main Campus. The exterior stairwell provides necessary egress in case of an emergency. The stairwell connects three floors and departments with the ground level. Careful measurements, sketching, and photography aided in recreating the stairwell using Form Z 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software.
medium exploration [drawing and painting]
vontz center by frank gehry, colored pencil and water color
boathouse, water color streetscape in mexico, india ink
The selected images are examples of artwork that I produced from personal or published photographs. Special consideration is given to light, shadows, and reflections. vontz center by frank gehry, oil pastel
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dérive [photography]
The concept of the dérive was established and practiced in the 1960s by Situationists in Paris. The term literally translates, to drift, and is notably different from a journey or stroll. In his 1956 essay, Theory of the Dérive, Guy Debord explains that “in a dérive one or more persons during a certain period drop their relations, their work, and leisure activities and all their other usual motives for movement and action, and let themselves be drawn by the attractions of the terrain and the encounters they find there.” The photo exploration above was inspired by the theory of the dérive. It documents the current conditions of depopulation and decay within the city of Detroit.
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contact
philip a. hall 846 lincoln avenue cincinnati, oh 45206 philipahall@gmail.com 513_313_1060