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Composite Rendering | Restaurant Project Commercial Studio, p. 13
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foundations | fall 2012
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residential studio | spring 2013
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commercial studio | fall 2013
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history of modern architecture
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sketch london
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case studies
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codes plans
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Restroom Design 25 Plan 27 Ceiling + Lighting Design 29 Lighting Selection 31 Clearances + Approaches 33 Occupant Load + Plumbing Count 35 Partition Types 37 Exit Access Doorway Arrangement 39 Means of Egress 41 Egress Travel Distance 43 Exit Signage 45
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foundations | fall 2012 The final project of the semester was a volumetric exercise in site survey, researching an unfamiliar topic, and translating it into a poetic, architectural expression. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony represents the duality of humanity’s relationship with nature—just as we affect the bean through grinding and brewing, the bean in turn affects us upon consumption.
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This ceremonial pavilion was an expression of these often polarized roles: built vs. the natural, humanity vs. the environment, etc. As much as we attempt to assert our power over nature, our surrounding environment will also dictate design decisions. This project examines that relationship in its dichotomy—being built both on top of the environment as well as responding to the natural hillside. The site for this project is on the National Mall in Washington, DC, directly facing the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. The pavilion responds to this structure in that its shape is complimentary to the memorial and that it serves a similar purpose—to respond to, and affect, the natural environment.
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Hand Drawn Site Map
Hand Drawn Axonometric
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residential | spring 2013
studio
Insprited by Ai Weiwei’s Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (artwork on right), the first residential project of the semester was an 800SF apartment for a young family in New York City. Using harsh angles starting in the more public areas, the design helped convey a sense of impact within the ceiling plane (see section and process below).
Light Study—Section Perpsective
Hand + Computer Rendered Section Perspective
Study Model
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Process | Plan
Hand Drawn Section
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residential | spring 2013 Snow Haven is a retreat in the mountainous Val D’Aran region of Spain. The region is experiencing dynamic growth, and is quickly becoming a year-round destination. This design was nominated for the Snow Haven international InteriorDeck competition in May 2013. This design centered around a movable bed that shifted through the four levels of the space. The bottom two levels are meant to be enjoyed during the cooler winter months and are designed at a smaller, more intimate scale. The upper two levels are more exposed to the elements, with a terrace and skylights in a more open plan.
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The large blue bookcase element (below) acts as a datum, uniting the four levels and housing equipment for the movable bed element.
Hand + Computer Rendered Section Perspective
Parti Diagram
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Process
Final Model Hand + Computer Rendered Perspectives
Axonometric
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commercial | fall 2013
The Gallery Project was designed to architecturally convey the feeling of an unconventional artform in 5000 square feet. The artform itself would not be on display in the gallery; rather, the space itself would allow users to experience the artform. The selected artform was a Soundsuit, a wearable sculpture designed to provoke the imagination and encourage observers and performers to return to a dreamlike state. The gallery is designed to return users to this imaginative state by taking them through a progression of sensory experiences related to sound.
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The project was a study in acoustics, movement and the shaping of spaces; and served as a brief introduction to wayfinding and other human behavioral tendencies.
Schematic Diagram
Process
Soundsuits
Conceptual Modeling
Sound Gallery- Acts as Echo Chamber | Podium Composite Rendering
LOUD CORRIDOR
QUIET CORRIDOR RECEPTION
SOUND GALLERY
RESTROOM DESCRIPTION WALL
ENTRY
RESTROOM
PANTRY
OFFICE
SUPPLY
CLOSET
COAT ROOM
Plan 0’
4’
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16’
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commercial | fall 2013
The Restaurant Project proved to be a difficult site. Located on a busy metropolitan street in Chinatown, the center core section was off limits to the project. Inspired by the difficulty of designing a restaurant with two separate entrances, the design embraced this duality under the idea Japanese cuisine. The end design resulted in a sushi bar (cold cuisine) on one side, and a hibachi grill (hot cuisine) on the opposite side.
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This process and elements of the architecture were inspired by LTL architects, a firm who relies on extreme linearity, site sensitivity, and an embrace of natural materials.
Entrance Composite Rendering
Sushi Bar | Composite Rendering
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Hibachi Grill | Composite Rendering
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4’
8’
16’
Plan
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commercial | fall 2013
Using a building element to construct an architectural metaphor, the office project used plumbing systems as a metaphor for vertical flow. This idea of vertical flow was combined with Myerson + Ross’ workplace theory of paradoxes (see diagram below) to create a workspace for an advertising agency with a variety of areas for individual, collaborative and semi-private working. In an advertising agency, the ideas start with the client-employee interaction. These ideas flow through the workplace through these various levels of interaction. Vertical flow, then, can be thought of as the dissemination of ideas in a workplace.
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Final Design Axonometric | Revit Rendering
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See Analysis-Codes section for full plan development.
confidentiality
interaction
mental concentration Myerson + Ross’ Workplace Theories | Diagram showing Gradiation
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open communication
Concept Modeling + Diagrams Collaborative Workplace | Composite Rendering
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modern | summer 2013
The History of Modern Architecture class involved interpreting a series of modern designs through sketching and diagrammatic analysis.
level 2
sketch
procession
monolith - section
exterior elevation central gathering space
Steven Holl | Y House, 1999 a house “...simultaneously detached from and rooted in the landscape.�
monolith - plan
Louis Kahn | FIsher House, 1967 elements of monumentality
AM light
level 1
noon light
PM light
Jean Uzton | Uzton House, 1952 light studies
Le Corbusier | Villa Savoye, 1929
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Richard Neutra | Kaufmann Desert House, 1946
Charles + Ray Eames | Case Study House #8, 1949
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london | summer 2013
sketch
Sketch London Study Abroad was a two-week city sketching course throughout London.
spitalfields market sqaure
“big ben� | elizabeth clock tower
the shard by renzo piano + london city hall by sir norman foster
victoria + albert museum
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modern chair study cavendish square residences
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case study | fall 2013
As part of Commercial Studio + Institutional Studio, Case Studies were assigned to observe human behavior and how design can affect it. This case study was part of the Restaurant project in Commercial Studio, and focused on the bar area of a Washington, DC restaurant. Plan and circulation paths were sketched on site.
analysis
Observations • proximity of bar area to restaurant lead to overcrowding of circulation paths. • with its central location, the bar become a place where staff gathered-non-bar staff often went behind the bar. • lack of storage in the bar area, with additional storage located across the restaurant. many staff came through the dining room area to deliver materials to the bar. • structural columns lead to major focal point issues. when entering the entire space, it was difficult to make out where to go for bar service. • point of service was tucked away from the view of most people entering the space and had multiple levels for placing drinks ready for pick up.
Site Plan + Circulation Study view from entrance through the main dining corridor (bar on left)
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Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006
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case study | spring 2014 This case study was part of the programming research for the wellness center project in Spring 2014. In order to design a free clinic in a homeless shelter (under the wellness center category), the GW Healing clinic allowed a walk-through of their space at Bread for the City NW.
social services (not accessible)
analysis
This teamwork-based model will be incorporated into the final design, scheduled for completion in May 2014. open to below
staff workstations
kids’ area
general waiting room
reception
staff counseling room/ debriefing area
insurance counseling (not accessible)
staff workstations clinic waiting room
LAB exam room used for massage therapy
dentists’ office (not accessible)
storage janitor
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dirty room (not accessible)
dispensary/pharmacy (not accessible)
eye doctors’ office (not accessible)
laundry (not accessible)
clean room (not accessible)
technology center
GW Healing Clinic at Bread for the City NW 1525 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20001
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codes plans | fall 2013
analysis
The following documents pertain to the Office project, completed in Fall 2013:
• Restroom Design (current page) • Plan • Ceiling + Lighting Design • Lighting Selection • Clearances + Approaches • Occupant Load + Plumbing Count • Partition Types • Exit Access Doorway Arrangement • Means of Egress • Egress Travel Distance • Exit Signage
RESTROOM DESIGN 5’ Turn Around
30” x 48” Clear Floor Space 54” x 60” Clear Floor Space
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2’
3’
5’
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Door Approach
H MECH
ELEC
TELE
G A
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UP
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D A N
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0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
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12’
20’
28’
PLAN
6,833 SF | Sprinklered
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Private Office
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Account Room
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Lunchroom
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Employee Lockers
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Phone Booth
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Conference Room
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Workroom
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Janitor’s Closet
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Workstation
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Gallery Wall
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Collateral Room
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Wellness Room
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Touchdown Space
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Reception
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Server Room
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Restroom
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ACT Tegular Tile @ 9’-0” A.F.F
Exposed to Slab Exposed to Slab
ACT Tegular Tile @ 9’-0” A.F.F
Gyp. Bd. @ 10’-0” A.F.F.
Gyp. Bd. @ 9’-0” A.F.F.
Gyp. Bd. @ 11’-0” A.F.F.
ACT Tegular Tile @ 9’-0” A.F.F Open Grid @ 10’-6” A.F.F.
OWA LED Grid @ 9’-0” A.F.F.
OWA LED Grid @ 9’-0” A.F.F. Gyp. Bd. @ 9’-0” A.F.F.
0’6”1’
4’
8’
1/8” = 1’-0”
12’
20’
28’
CEILING + LIGHTING DESIGN
2x2 Grid
Gypsum Board
Kao Suspension by Artemide OWALIGHT by OWA Lighting
Flourescent suspended pendant lamp 71” x 151” suspended 8’ A.F.F.
Tubie 5” by OCL
Suspended LED Cove Light Rail length varies
LED pendant, 5” Diameter, 64”, 76”, 84” suspended 7’-6” A.F.F.
ACCOUNT ROOMS
COLLABORATION AREA
CONFERENCE ROOM
Portfolio by Cooper Lighting
4-inch compact flourescent open downlight LED Cove Lighting by GE
Portfolio by Cooper Lighting
4-inch compact flourescent open wall wash
2” x 2” x 12” LED Strip mounted 6” from slab on soffit
Ice Pendant by Eurofase
2x2 Day-Brite Architectural Flourescent by Philips 2x4 2 lamp T5 Flourescent mounted at 9’-0” A.F.F. in ACT ceiling
2x4 Day-Brite Architectural Flourescent by Philips 2x4 2 lamp T5 Flourescent mounted at 9’-0” A.F.F. in ACT ceiling
FIELD LIGHTING
LIGHTING SELECTION
Stick Series by Mark Architectural Lighting
3” x 3” x 4’ pendant mounted flourescent suspended at 9’-6” A.F.F. in open grid ceiling
LED pendant 6” x 29”, suspension length adjustable
LUNCH ROOM
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UP
0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
CLEARANCES + APPROACHES Based on ANSI standard 117.1, 2009 edition
5’ Turn Around
Door Approach
30” x 48” Clear Floor Space
Accessible Wheelchair Space
54” x 60” Clear Floor Space
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UP
0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
OCCUPANT LOAD + PLUMBING COUNT Based on IBC 2012, Table 1004.1.1 + Table 1021.1
Assembly (A-3): 996 SF /15 Net = 65 Business (B): 5837 SF /10 Gross = 59 OCCUPANT LOAD: 124
REQUIRED EXITS: 2
PLUMBING COUNT 62 Females
3 Water Closets, 3 Lavatories
62 Males
2 Water Closets, 1 Urinal, 3 Lavatories
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UP
0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
PARTITION TYPES
Based on IBC 2012, Table 508.4 + Table 707.3.9
2 HR Rated Fire Barrier
Closer Required (Exit Door)
1 HR Rated Fire Barrier Non Rated Partition
Floor separating occupancies must have 2 Hour Fire-Resistance Rating
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70’-9”
UP
130
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0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
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12’
20’
28’
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EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY ARRANGEMENT Based on IBC 2012
Required: 130’-9” /3 (sprinklered space) = 43’-7” required Actual: 70’-9”
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UP
0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
MEANS OF EGRESS Based on IBC 2012, Table 7.3.3.1
Exit (stairway) Exit Access Aisle: minimum 36”
Area of Refuge Needed: •2- 30”x48” Clear Floor Spaces •Fire-Rated Wall Assembly (1 HR min)
Exit Door Width: 124 OL x .2 = 24.8” Actual: 36” (32” clear) Exit Stair Width: 124 OL x .3 = 37.2” Actual: 50” (West) + 37” (East) Override: OL >50, 44” min stair required Depth of landing = width of stair (shown)
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0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE Based on IBC 2012
173’-9”
183’-3”
UP
Required: less than 300’ Actual: 173’-9” + 183’-3”
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UP
0’ 6” 1’
4’
1/8” = 1’-0”
8’
12’
20’
28’
EXIT SIGNAGE
exit sign
emergency lighting
sprinkler head
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