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.NOMA design competition .playa ahumada (long studio)
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overview
This studio served as a practice run for the upcoming NOMAS design competition. The site and program could be reinterpreted by us as deemed necessary in order to develop the strongest possible design for the competition. This studio was unique in that the majority of the class was dedicated to a studio time, which was used to create and design along with one’s peers. Multiple mediums of exploration were encouraged, as was collaboration and critiquing each others’ work. The goal was that the students and instructor would collectively explore ideas that would benefit the upcoming competition project.
NOMA Design Competition C-1 Studio Spring 2010 Hyacinth John
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cultural context The NOMA competition is for a redesign of an existing building in Roxbury. Located at the intersection of Melina Case and Tremont Street, this building lies in disrepair adjacent to a small park and a community garden. We were asked to visit the site (and create collages based on it: see above) prior to meeting in order to get our first interpretations independently. This area of Boston seemed much unloved, as there was a lot of trash lying around. As it was January, the site had an abandoned feel to it.
conceptual collages from initial site visit Back in the studio, we discussed our reactions, some positive and others negative, and learned a lot from each other’s interpretations. We were asked to formulate questions about the site its surrounding neighborhood. With these questions in hand, we met on-site with a Roxbury community leader and were able to tour the existing building. As she had been living in the neighborhood for many years, the guide had firsthand knowledge of the cultural context and the divisions between members of the community.
Roxbury is one of the most underserved neighborhoods in Boston. The makeup of this particular part of Roxbury is unique. It is bordered by Northeastern University on its north side, which has slowly been expanding further and further South, and Mass. Ave separates this neighborhood from the South End. In the 1980s, Melina Case Boulevard was created to create easier access to the highway to the South, sufficiently cutting off this neighborhood from the rest of Roxbury.
Within this disconnected neighborhood, the Roxbury community leader informed us there is discord between its residents. Homeowners living in historic row houses were unlikely to form relationships with those living in government subsidized housing.
meeting w/ roxbury community leader
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site analysis
The existing building is situated at the edge of the neighborhood on Melina Case Drive. The site presents a unique opportunity to become a prominent community center due to the large amount of green open space that is accessible to both the homeowners and the subsidized renters.
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conceptual development The overwhelming feeling I got from the interview with the community leader was one of disconnection both physical and social - within the neighborhood. A community center has the potential to be a big help in solving both of those issues. I began researching environmental behavior and psychology, with an emphasis on how strangers make connections with each other. For a person to choose to make a connection with a stranger, they must be able to visually assess them prior to approach. With this in mind, I explored the context of this connection on both the micro and macro level.
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p r o g r a m adjacencies While looking at ‘connection’ at the programmatic level, I did multiple program diagram iterations to explore different potential layouts. I also looked for potential connections that the site could make to the surrounding neighborhood.
material pallet
As I wanted to maintain the brick and CMU building, the material pallet that I explored reinforced the existing natural tones and textures.
Precedent Inspiration As I was interested in how other architecture forms open up interiors and create connections, I realized that a multiple, overlapping level design would accomplish the desired effect.
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2dimensional explorations Through a number of mediums, I explored how the architecture could connect to the users as well as to the architectural context of the neighborhood. Although I was creating a multitude of separate levels of program, I wanted to physically connect them through continual planes, material or design language.
3Dimensional explorations It wasn’t until I began to model that the feasibility of my ideas was tested. Through Sketchup and physical models, I vetted out the design until the proportions, heights and levels began to make sense.
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s ec t i o n s and plans Hard-lining this idea was a constant back and forth between the sections and the plans. Since I had to maintain the existing building dimensions, the exploration was an enjoyable challenge.
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site integration
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This building is situated within a green space consisting of a community garden and an under-used park. The center would incorporate with the community garden; fresh produce could be prepared and served in the kitchen and on the indoor/outdoor patio. The front lawn space could be used during the temperate months as a movie screening area or event space.
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B front elevation-day time
B front elevation being used to project community movies
schematic structural design The existing building structure is CMU and brick load bearing walls and a wood framed roof. The initial design competition parameters allowed only 20% of the exterior envelope to be altered. To achieve this, I proposed that multiple floors should have a separate but attached steel framework within the masonry wall. A schematic steel grid was noted on plans and sections, and a few of the more complicated connections were detailed. 23
things learned
I really enjoyed this studio for its in-class work and collaborative atmosphere. I was able to contribute to a lot of other student’s designs, and enjoyed their input as well. The studio instructor was great at making me explore new techniques for creating graphics. My love for collaging one’s initial concept came from this class, and I have used it for many design problems at school, as well as in my personal career. Between this studio and my psychology class, I learned to implement psychoenvironmental ideas into design. I will be the first to admit that my studio does not take the design as far as I would like. I became too held up on certain aspects of the process, causing me to lack the time needed to design a completely developed building. As my first C1 studio, I see it mostly as a valuable learning experience.
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overview
The Long Studio involves studying a different culture and exploring design through conceptual gestures gathered from experiencing said culture. This studio was based on the culture of Puerto Rico. The history of Puerto Rico is one of constant fluctuation, cultural infiltration, and invasions. Their unique culture was much better understood by the studio group once we had traveled around the island for ten days. Upon our return to Boston, we were challenged to focus on the four main aspects of the local culture that we found the most interesting, and to create a gesture that embodied those concepts. By creating a series of physical models, a built form took shape that embodied our impressions of Puerto Rico. These models were then distilled into plan for a built form that would be located past the battlement walls of the oldest fort on the island. The one programmatic aspect it was required to contain was a night club for the locals of San Juan.
Playa Ahumada
(Long Studio) Fall 2010 Louis Montalvo & John Pilling
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historical context exploration
pre concieved notion of puerto rico explored through painting
The Pre-Columbian history of Puerto Rico is not well documented. Sometime between the 7th and 11th centuries, the Taino peoples inhabited a number of small cities on the island. They are thought to have been a peaceful society. Columbus landed at Puerto Rico in 1493. By 1508 a settlement had been created, and the Ponce de Leon enslaved the Tainos, forcing them to dig for gold that didn’t exist. Within 50 years, diseases and a failed revolt had decimated the entire population of the Tainos.
presenting pre-columbian history To fill the shoes of the mostly-dead Tainos, slaves were brought to Puerto Rico to support the growing colony. The area of Old San Juan became a fortified point of entry for those involved in the gold trade between the Americas and Europe. Many pirates and buccaneers attempted to conquer the Old San Juan but none succeeded. studio.playa ahumada.longstudio.fall2010.
pre columbian exploration
food culture exploration During the late 17th and the 18th centuries, Spain lost interest in Puerto Rico. The existing coastal towns continued on, but the mainland was left unexplored. Over the next few centuries Puerto Rico would attempt to gain its own independence but would not succeed.
spanish colony exploration
present time exploration
Durring the Spanish-American War, America landed in Puerto Rico and was given the terrirtory by spain at the end of the war. Since then Puerto Rico has been a US Commonwealth without representation in congress. As a result of the island’s tumultuous history, its culture is an idiosyncratic blend of native, European, African, and American cultures. These cultures were explored prior to our trip through research, as well as through the creation of plastic art. 29
flying my kite- photo: john pilling
looking back to old san juan- photo: john pilling
travel itinerary
Friday-Monday Old San Juan, El Convento, El Morro, Plazas, Museums Tuesday Hacienda Juanita, Cordillera Arecibo, Aquadilla, Rincón and Mayaguez. Wednesday Ponce, Arecibo Observatory Thursday Historic Ponce, Cathedral, glass beach under el morro Casa Armstrong Proventud, Casa Alcadia, Casa Wiechers, Parque de Bombas Friday San Germán, Guánica State Forest, Casa Serrallés Saturday Parador Palamas, Hacienda Buena Vista, Humacao, Casa Roig, Yabucoa and the Central Roig. Sunday Condado, San Juan, Fajardo, El sea glass pebles from glass beach Yunque Forest, Bioluminescent bay
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sketching on top of el morro
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trip sketch book
During our travels around the island of Puerto Rico, I documented my experience through a series of sketches and notes. Through these sketches, I was able to better capture my experience. Once back in Boston, I reviewed my sketch book and attempted to distill the four concepts I was most fascinated with: cruise, echo, shadow, and serendipity.
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gestural components
cruise
embodies the laid back nature of Puerto Rico and our travels through it.
shadow
describes the feeling of the island’s forts and the impression made by the huge 18’ wide wall surrounding Old San Juan.
echo
demonstrates the dimensioning nature of Puerto Rico’s historic context. All of the new structures feel like a hollow echo of the past.
serendipity
occurs throughout Puerto Rico: hidden, unexpected places of absolute happiness.
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cruise gesture
shadow gesture
translation of concept to built form
Our instructor challenged us to explain our concept out loud, and to note the hand gestures that we used to convey meaning. These gestures were then to be translated in to a physical element of the design. The material, weight, feel, and color of the element were chosen to reflect these concepts as well.
echo gesture
I chose to use a thin piece of fabric to represent “cruise,” and vertical black foam core for “shadow.” “Echo” was a tricky gesture. I chose to focus on the diminishing value of “echo,” and created transparent triangles of velum, supporting them with similarly diminishing lengths of balsa wood. The “serendipity’” gesture was represented by the impression of fingers expanding out of a fist. The original iteration of serendipity was made of bright orange card paper that was cut to give the impression of an explosion. These four gestures were then combined to create multiple study concept models.
serendipity gesture
fourth iteration: 1 of the 5
third iteration: 1 of the 10
first iteration: 1 of 40
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iteration of concept models The four gestural elements were then combined to create forty sketch models in one night. Out of the forty, the one that best represented all four concepts, while also being aesthetically interesting, was chosen. studio.playa ahumada.longstudio.fall2010.
Having learned from the first forty, twenty more models were created and reviewed. Then a series of ten, then a series of five, were built. Finally, the last iteration of the model was created. Each of the conceptual gestural elements went through their own iterations. “Cruise” changed from cloth to structurally fluid, curved chip board to better express the gesture. The foam core that created the “shadow” piece
was elongated, and a “kick stand” detail was added, in order to support the vertical element. The “echo” component was used to combine the “shadow” pieces, and became more exaggerated and elongated. The first iteration of “serendipity” was too obnoxious, more excited than serendipitous. It was revised to be a simple piece of bright color hidden by the shadow element. 37
lighting studies
sectional program studies
exploration of concept model
Once the final conceptual model was created, it was time to explore the scale and human experience potential. Through a multitude of mediums, I explored program, elevation change, lighting, movement, and human experience.
lookout point/night entrance
exterior pool interior pathway
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selection of site
Our site was definitely one of the coolest parts of the studio. Located on the tip of Old San Juan, outside of the northern 18’ thick walls of El Morro, this historic fort and its battlements tower over the sea. Here, the land slopes down to a rocky shore line. We were allowed to situate our project anywhere within the orange highlighted area. I chose to position my project at the point in the walls where a prominent lookout tower is located. It was chosen as the slope was the steepest and I felt that my form would benefit by working and playing with the topography. Access to the structure would be from one of two points. During the daytime, visitors using the path around the outer walls could simply walk through the building; the path leads directly through it. Access from the lookout tower would be available at night, making it more accessible for the locals, and less of a circuitous route.
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experience d i a g r a m
exploration of program
The program required the project to be both a nightclub and a restaurant. I wanted to keep my building relatively small, as to not detract from the massiveness of El Morro. I kept all program elements compact. Through the use of multiple levels, I allowed for the building to expand with the number of users. I added some program: a performance space as well as a dipping pool, a hot tub, and a rinse shower. Having experienced the warm, open night clubs of San Juan, I wanted to provide users with a place to cool off.
The other program was to be experienced with a meandering “cruise� through the space. The first thing open to those passing through was to be a small outdoor cafe that could seat 18. Then, it would branch off into a bar and lounge - also relatively compact. At night, a new lower level would expand into the dance floor and the dipping pool. When there were performances, the space could be accessed from the dance floor by the public, and featured a ramp near the exit for the performers.
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Once I had finalized my ideas for the program and the site location, I fabricated a model of the final design. Using the rules and elements I learned from my study model, it still took much iteration to create a building that would function as I had imagined. Working in model form, as opposed to using plan and section, allowed for the nature of the element’s forms to positively shape the final product.
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structural design
diagrammatic structural design
The main walls of the structure are created with hollow slip-form concrete construction tied into foundations. The horizontal beams are marine-grade steel I-beams, supported by the concrete. The I-beams support the transparent resin “sails,� as well as the ceiling lighting. The floor construction for the main path was meant to match the existing colored concrete path. On the lower level of the shower and pool, a wood deck would be implemented so that no standing water would accumulate.
sectional through floor assembly @ shower sectional detail of I beam connections studio.playa ahumada.longstudio.fall2010.
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Once I began to create the sections and plans, I realized I need to revisit the topography of the site to make sure the building was still blending into the slope without exceeding the height of El Morro. Schematic spot grades were determined, and are reflected in the sections. 51
things learned
The most important thing that I took away from this class was that I don’t suck at modeling. I have, in all previous classes, only used the model to “test” my final design. I dreaded the process every time. In this studio, we were forced to do 76 models in two weeks, forcing me to get over my aversion to modeling early on. I found that the materials and shapes that I had created had much more affect on my design if I worked in a built form early in the design process. It really was an epiphany, and a process I plan to use extensively in my design career. During segment one studios, I did a summer studio in Paris with the BAC. I realized that immersing oneself in another culture was a great way to create unique designs. I enjoyed learning about a culture prior to immersing myself in said culture. It allowed for one’s preconceived notions to be explored, and allowed valuable time for reflection. I’d like to use these techniques for all future projects, as every neighborhood has its own culture.
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.workshop .programming and codes .professional p r a c t i c e
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overview
This workshop explored the ideas of psychoenvironmental design within the realm of healthcare architecture. We explored how designed spaces affect the people who use them and suggested changes to the current design standards that would benefit the end users. The workshop’s findings are to be included in a yearlong study of healthcare architecture and psychoenvironmental design, which will be published in Fall of 2012 and presented to the healthcare design community.
Affective Design Workshop Fall 2011 Instructor: Laura Portney
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psychoenvironmental exploration Through readings, lectures from professionals, and in-class discussion, the psychoenvironmental design of health care space was explored. I chose to focus on the definition of health as physical, mental, and social wellbeing, using that meaning as a springboard for my article’s thesis. I argued in the following article for a new type of hospital that incorporated community center programs, which would make the hospital more accessible, and better promote physical, mental and social health recovery.
ATTENTION RESTORATION THEORY
PHYSICAL
MENTAL
SOCIAL
SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY
CONTROL THEORY
By Renee Roediger
Breaking Down the Hospital Facade
The Flaw in the Machines for Healing Hospitals have become high-tech machines for healing. The technology of the 21st century crowds the hospital’s halls, patient rooms, and operation rooms, helping to save the lives of its patients. As hospitals become leaner and more efficient every year, architecture is racing to keep up. These technologies push the designers ever forward, not questioning the efficiency, but embracing this new system. The need of a hospital to function as a life saving construct trumps all the other needs of the building.
In order for a hospital to function efficiently, when one checks in, you must check out your control. You lose control of your schedule, your health, your wellbeing and your surroundings. The fear many associate with hospitals grows out of an inherent fear of loss, death, pain, and an uncertainty about the future. Anxiety is prevelant amongst almost all
who enter. Stress amongst health workers can lead to early burnout.1 Patients who experience higher levels of stress often report more acute pain or less of a sense of well-being during their hospital stay and a slower recovery time.2 If the hospital is there to heal, causing its users stress seems counterproductive.
While facing this inherent problem, architecture needs to stop trying to simply cover up the issue. A new lighting scheme just isn’t going to cut it. What is needed is a radical reinterpretation of the hospital as a healing environment that alleviates the stress of its users and brings humanity back to health care environments. 1. Ramirez, “Mental Health of Hospital Consultants: Effects of Stress and Satisfaction at Work. 2. Volicer, “Hospital Stress and Patient Reports of Pain and Physical Status.”
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incorporated into the park and a new hotel near the hospital serves long term vistors. Long corridors of green space and lawns act as circulation as well as meeting space. The health park even has its own designated police station. The hospital as a city model serves as a great exploration and jumping off point but does not serve as a good model for existing hospitals, nor hospitals without the capital or room to re-plan.
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southend
Boston Medical Center
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The Boston Medical Center is an example of the hub with spokes hospital program. Many outlaying neighborhood clinics are connected to the central hospital
Urban Hospitals The Roots of the Revolution Due to the constraints of space, urban hospitals are the most likely to rethink their growing strategy. When skyscrapers became predominate, many thought expanding vertically was the answer to space issues of the urban hospital. Thus, the “Mega Hospital” was born causing wayfinding nightmares, intimidating patients and visitors. The benefits of stacking did not live up to the expectations of the time.3 Many hospitals organically grow outward. One model for the modern hospital is to have many outlaying clinics located in the neighborhood it serves with a hospital hub in the middle for inpatient and emergency procedures. This solution solves many issues with overwhelming size and capacity, but does not alleviate the fear the patient or visitor visiting the hub hospital feels after becoming accustomed to the clinic.
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The 2006 The Architecture of Hospitals by Cor Wagenaar, mentions many new and exciting hospitals that are beginning to rethink architecture. One of the projects mentioned was a master plan for a health park in Dordrecht, Netherlands, where the hospital has been re-planned as its own city. Retail and entertainment surround the hospital to give patients something to do while waiting and generate revenue. A large sports arena was
Another architectural model for the hospital has been executed in Rikshopitalet University Hospital in Oslo, Norway. Here they have resized the hospital down to human scale and created a health care environment resembling a traditional village. The interior street curves slightly with clinics surrouding public squares and patient’s rooms direcly off the “street”. All areas have been situated to have views of the surrounding nature, and to bring sunlight in.4 This design fits well within rural and urban environments but is, again, maybe not an accessible model for already existing facilities. 3. Wagenaar, The Architecture of Hospitals 4. Ridley, Kim. “Healing by Design.”
Dordrecht Health Park
sport complex
retail retail
police housing
parking hotel
hospital
A programatic plan of Dordrech Health Park. This new expanded hospital campus will include a sports arena, police headquarters, hotel, retail as well as a hospital and pyschriatric facility. It is an example of the hospital as a city model.
pyschriatric
Yes, this idea on the surface may seem like simply adding more program and space. Yet unlike the hospital as a city or hospital as a village, it does not require large capital, large amounts of room or large amount of change for this idea to germinate in an existing facaility. An existing facility such as Boston Medical Center, perhaps. The north western corner of the Boston Medical Center campus is the most susceptiable to pedestrial and vehicular traffic, yet a grade change and roundabout entrance creates a edge. In additiong, the community clinics are located on the top floor of the building
Community Center
Case Study Boston Medical Center The Boston Medical Center is located in Boston’s historic Southend neighborhood. It is easily accessible to vehicles via a main avenue as well as via a highway to the south. It is the hub for a large community of smaller clinics in many neighborhoods of Boston and mostly caters to those with smaller economic resources. Its buildings are five stories or less, easily fitting into the context of the similarly sized surroundingbuildings. It serves as a teaching hospital for Boston University, many of its’ research facilities are a part of the campus. This campus
Hospital
boasts an ample amount of green space as well as beautiful red brick buildings, old and new. It houses many progressive community clinics, programs for teens and children, a teaching kitchen for nutrition information, its own food pantry, and many grief and pain counselors on staff. Despite all these community benefits and a mission statement to serve everyone, actual pedestrian access to the Boston Medical Center campus is limited. A three-foot grade change and five-foot fence at the main avenue sidewalk gives this hospital an edge that can feel unwelcoming. The clinics that benefit the community members in ways other than physical care are located on the top floor. Access to the food court on the first level is limited to the main entrance, a door not visible from the pedestrian’s point of view. The interior garden remains off-limits to a populous of patients who could benefit from it and is designated for a staff that may not utilize it to its full potential. 5. Constitution of World Health Organization
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Community Health Center? Meet Mr. Hospital The hospital model this article proposes is one that is integrated with the community that it surrounds. The hospital’s expansion into the community is counterbalanced by the community’s infusion into the hospital. Hospitals are there for the well-being and health of the community, not only by fixing what is wrong but by providing information and tools for healthier living. If the definition of “health”, according to the World Health Organization, includes physical, mental and social well-being,5 then the synergy of a hospital and its community could facilitate acheiving health for all patients and could create a center for true well-being.
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Applying the Hospital to the Community In a hospital that acts more like a community center, programs that benefit the public would become the new “front door”. The Boston Medical Center could relocate its clinic and offices for community beneficial programs to the ground floor and open up the boundary between vehicular traffic and the new community space. Existing events (such as safe trick-or-treating or fundraisers) could take place in an open community space that could also house smaller classes such as teen and tot programs or lessons in nutritious cooking. None of the emergency functions of the hospital would be altered, and the community area would expand the north side of the building while the south side would continue to serve as the entrance to the ED. Those using the hospital for reoccurring visits, perhaps for radiation, would be able to easily become involved in the community classes and events or bypass them entirely by entering through an east entrance. This area could also serve as a meeting or hang-out area for the students of BU who occupy the west area of the hospital campus, allowing them to meet the staff of the hospital, and allowing the hospital staff to better integrate with the community.
Community Center
Proposed relocation of community clinics as well as location for new community program within the campus.
Applying the Community to the Hospital There are many things the idea of a community possesses that could benefit or compliment the hospital. The concept would be similar to the idea of the hospital as a shopping mall, but with a purpose. A new nutritious café or restaurant could be staffed by the community but serve the hospital patients, staff and the community at large. A gym or indoor pool could be used by the community, while also serving the hospital’s rehabilitation needs. Concerns regarding patient privacy in the exercise areas could be worked out through scheduling, or the healing benefits of social
Community Health Center
Community Hospital
interaction could be explored. A community library could be built adjacent to the hospital. Inpatients could peruse the shelves, visitors could find something to distract themselves from the waiting, and reading groups for patients and non-patients could allow for learning and social wellness. A childcare center could find accommodations near the maternity ward, and serve as a space after hours for expecting mothers to learn about delivery and child rearing. The childcare playground could be expanded into a larger adult playground for senior fitness and include an outdoor yoga studio for patients and community members.
Hosptial
The possibilities are too many to explore here but as long as the new programs being introduced to the hospital are focused on preventative and holistic health, the combination of the hospital and community center could encourage the perception of the hospital as a place for not just healing but also health and wellness. The Plus Sides There are many benefits from the overlap of community and hospital programs. As stated before, stress in any user in the hospital is determintal to their health. A studies of stress levels and job satisfaction among hospital consultants, physician and nurses found that the largest stress comes from scheduling management and aspects of the job, such as fear of malpractice suites, peer review, and dealing with patient’s suffering. All three mentioned relationships with patients, their relatives and the staff as contributing to job satisfaction.6 7 If the staff of the hospital had the option to interact more with the community at large, their relationship with patients could begin before they had become patients. A new patient who had previously used the community center, would likely feel more familiar and possibly more comfortable with the hospital upon entering.The patients initial stress of the Benefits of the Combination: • “brand” loyalty • satisfied costumers • extra revenue • higher job satisfaction • ability for preventative care • healthier community • understanding of hospital prior to use academic.workshop.spring 2011
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unknown or general fear may be lessoned. The hospital’s ability to treate illness remains the same but a patient with less stress will likely ask for fewer pain medications and recover quicker.8 The association with the hospital while healthy could create brand loyalty. People may be more likely to bring their dependents to a hospital they are familiar with, especially one that offers things to do for visitors and patients alike. Overall community wellness and attention to preventative care could ensure fewer issues left undiagnosised. Revenues could be generated for the hospital as well as for the community.
things learned I enjoyed this exercise thoroughly. I realized that writing can be a truly engaging method of understanding a problem. I disregarded all the images I had created prior to the writing and redeveloped my ideas to tell the story succinctly, in one graphic “voice”. This workshop was unique in that it made me create a cohesive visual argument and an accompanying text that would fully stand alone - a lesson I hope I translated here. The article is to be vetted and published later in 2012. I will remain engaged with the instructor through the editing processes and hope to be featured in the 12 article compilation for the fellowship.
The implementation of this idea could be explored at any scale. An existing hospital with little room for expansion could simply use its large atrium to hold community events, or a ground up health campus could be created in a suburban setting, combining all aspects of a community center with the hospital. Hospitals were created to heal the population. In this age of fortified and secured buildings filled with machines, the architecture of hospitals has lost its humanity. It is time we shatter the facades and embrace the community that surrounds and populates the hospital.
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overview
This course presented a formal process for establishing the scope of a project and determining the performance requirements that a design must achieve. It explored issues regarding the communication of program information to designers, translating performance criteria into design, and promoting user participation in programming and design decision making. I have included this course in my portfolio as it was most in-depth exploration of program, site analysis and other pre-design issues. Before this course, I lacked the toolset to create such an in-depth pre-design analysis, which may be noticeable in my previous two studio projects.
Programming and Codes
Spring 2011 Instructors: Tatiana Berger & Michael Grover
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boston f r e e school
A Free School - a definition A free school, or democratic school, is a program where all teachers, staff and students are able to vote on what will be taught, and functions under the understanding that the students are responsible for their own educations. Students aged from 5 to 12 are not segregated by age, and are allowed to pursue their individual interests and create their own curriculum. The school will provide a multi-disciplinary project based around an applied learning approach that gives students the resources to visit individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities in the metropolitan area as part of their chosen curriculum.
Program Study for a New Democratic School in Boston
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site description & analysis
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landmarks
mass ave
symphony
commuter rail
christ scientist church
interstate
boston med center tower
districts
nodes
south end
roxbury
washington sq park
christ scientist plaza
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southwest corridor
washington st
melina cass blvd
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missing traces Physical Traces The physical traces at the old hotel and row house are numerous. Missing traces is the most pronounced feeling of the site - the abandoned and boarded up buildings in disrepair. Erosion is everywhere - from the peeling paint to the crumbling brick facade. Currently, there is chain link fence put up a week ago to protect the passerby’s from falling bricks (!).
leftovers
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behavioral context Time: Weekday from 2pm-3pm
Adaptations for Use
Weather: Cold, Sunny
On the first floor, there is a beauty supply shop. It has had to adapt to use the space supplied. There is an air conditioning unit that has been retrofitted, a prop demonstrating the lack of mechanical systems. The store is also equipped with many props for surveillance, showcasing a fear of theft. The separations and disconnection of this space can be seen in the awkwardly unusable door.
Observations: - 5 families getting on/off silverline w/ kids under 6 - 1 middle school aged child unaccompanied - many middle aged women going to beauty supply store - 4 out of 12 overheard conversations were not in english.
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summary This school design has very interactive interior. Even the stairs are designed to create a space for socializing. Interaction within the spaces is very well thought out; the top corridor is open to the bottom, and the gross motor room is open to the hallway. This also helps the sunlight be evenly distributed throughout the entire building. The design of interior space around its inhabitant’s interaction is very unique, and could affect the design of this project.
mission, goals, performance
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code summary Code Review Summary (full review in appendix) As a century old building, this building presents more code issues than solutions. However, the significance to the community and proximity to public transportation and downtown Boston outweigh these expensive but necessary improvements.
spatial analysis
massing diagram
building site
Floor Ground Floor
Spaces entry lobby admin office art studio/gallery space lounge Net Area
Second Floor
meeting room offices directors office computer lab Net Area
2400 300 200 600 3500
Third Floor
large classroom A large classroom B small classroom A conference room A Social Worker Office Net Area
1200 1200 600 200 100 3300
Fourth Floor
large classroom C Music/Movement Room Practice Room Conference room B Study Room Net Area
1200 1800 80 100 140 3320
Fifth Floor
small classroom C small classroom D small classroom E Library Net Area
600 600 600 1000 2800
Total Building Net Area Total Building Gross Area Efficency
S.F. 700 300 2000 500 3500
16420 25025 65.61%
cost evaluation net usable square footage:
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gross square footage: 25,025 efficiency ratio: 65.51% (.65 efficiency for academic classes) unit cost for construction: $260/ sf reed construction data 2011 suggested 210 dollars per square foot based upon location, type of construction and number of stories. But unlike many schools, this building will be 5 stories, and will be constructed in a dilapidated historical landmark. Therefore, I have raised the price to reflect this inflation, which reed construction data could not calculate. cost analysis for total construction: a. building cost b. fixed equipment c. site development d. total cost construction
$260 x 25,025 sf = $6,506,500 8 % of a = $520,520 15% of a = $975,975 a + b + c = $8,002,995
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site & building acquisition moveable equipment 8% of a = professional fees 6% of a = contingencies 10% of a = admin costs 1% of a =
$2,330,200 $520,520 $390,390 $650,650 $65,065
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The really enjoyable part of programming and codes was learning a solid framework in which to do thorough site analysis. Having taken this class after all of my studios, I hope to implement these thorough techniques to my design process going forward in my BAC and professional careers. The code analysis portion was interesting, but the real-life experience that I gained was much more informative and, ultimately, helpful.
conclusion: The site location and existing historical building will be a fussy, expensive project, but the benefits of the site and the building outweigh the cost in a neighborhood like this. With this kind of education, some of the children who couldn’t get through regimented public schools would be able to graduate, with a high number moving onto college. That means that this community would have fewer high school drop outs contributing to unemployment and welfare. If done correctly, this school will pay the community back in less than three decades.
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This course helped my understanding of the business and practice issues of a professional in a way that will help me succeed in on my own in the professional world. We were grouped as principals of a firm and to lead it by writing a strategic plan, marketing and interviewing for a project, negotiating a contract, and facing other issues that helped us better understand how to run a realworld practice.
Professional Practice Fall 2011 Instructor: Jim Kimball
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Our interior and industrial designers explore adaptive reuses for everyday recycled products. Completely merged with the recycling community, we collect and supply a plethora of recycled materials for contractors and homeowners to utilize in their sustainable projects.
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ReCubed specializes in designing alterations or additions to existing buildings and using recycled materials to create unique built forms.
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how we are getting there Positioning Become a leading voice in the recycling world by consistently blogging Networking Associating with other up and coming recycling businesses, ie terracycle, and gaining endorsements Branding Becoming a household name with our consumer products. (do-it-yourselfers, eat your heart out) Community Involvement sponsoring art installations and public works that reflect our mission.
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things learned By creating our own mock firm, we were able to better explore and implement the information attained in class. I learned about current practice methodologies, how to create one’s own professional brand, and what it takes to create one’s own firm and all that might involve. My group’s firm, ReCubed, was an idea that I brought to the group. Together, we expanded upon it. I created the graphics in addition to coordinating all group tasks. Our firm, competing with three similar “mock” firms in the class, was awarded the mock design project after submitting an extensive proposal.
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reflections
Working concurrently with school attendance has taught me a great deal about design implementation. I understand the constraints of engineering and construction, and allow practice to positively inform my design in studio. I do not find the practicality of a design, based on this outside experience, to hinder my desire to push the envelope; it acts as another set of constraints in which to strive. Taking a design from conceptual study through schematic design to a construction document while realizing cost estimation and the technical aspects of building has allowed me to more fully understand what happens in a design project. Performing code reviews and creating specifications for public built work has begun to allow me an understanding of the full picture of practice. The BAC has helped me to excel at my professional life by teaching me things not normally touched upon the workplace. Taking classes specifically about engineering, lighting, and acoustics has been beneficial as I have been simultaneously implementing that knowledge in practice. Doing so has made me much more interested in my classes, while also making me more valuable to the firm. The most beneficial class to me, so far, has been professional practice.
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This project for Brown University was to complete a feasibility study regarding the expansion of their existing childcare center on to an adjacent lot. We were to do site analysis, create program options and scheduling options to then get priced by a cost estimator.
involvement
I was involved with this project from beginning to end, and it was completed almost exclusively between the principle and I. I attended all meetings with the client group and assembled team members when necessary. • attended all client meetings • site analysis • existing conditions documentation • program option creation • creation of most graphics • designed the playground • managed the cost estimation • managed the consultants
Brown/Fox Point Child Care Center Expansion Feasibility Study
January 2011 - September 2011 Team: DW Arthur (Principle), Chris Howe (Associate) + Me
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existing site
existing conditions photo: me
schematic expansion section
layout: DW Arthur, graphics: me
programatic options
program diagrams, layout: Chris Howe, graphics: me
site plan options In January of 2011, we met on site at the childcare center to discuss the existing conditions and program expansion. I returned in July to do existing conditions documentation for CAD file creation. Three programmatic options were created to reflect the smallest to largest programmatic changes. My involvement was to take the programs and create accurate space diagrams to represent the possible size outcome. brown fox point child care feasibility study.practice.winter 2011-fall 2011
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playground plan
design and graphics: me
in meeting redesign: DW Arthur
CAD: me
phasing diagrams things learned
I learned a lot about cost estimating through this project, as well as how to manage a client’s “scope creep.” It was fascinating to attend meetings with such a large client team. The experience helped me to understand just how politics are involved in architecture.
The building layout had to be rethought when the client decided saving old growth trees on the playground was a priority. A new programmatic layout was implemented. I developed a schematic design for the playground and did a specification outline for cost estimation. I implemented the most likely design layout into CAD to create more accurate program square footages. I then created outline specifications, phasing diagrams, and area plans.
layout : DW Arhur, graphics: me
cost estimation Gathering all information possible, I worked with the cost estimator to come up with three estimates for the three programmatic options. These numbers were then vetted with the client’s expectation, a preliminary cost reducing evaluation was drawn, and a final number was settled upon.
cost evaluation: consultants
I then compiled all of the information into a comprehensive feasibility study, and went with the principle of our firm to present our findings to the client team.
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overview
Haynes management is a commercial real estate managing business in Wellesley, MA. D.W. Arthur Associates has been their architectural firm for the past ten years, doing mostly tenant buildouts, as well as documenting existing buildings for their files. Chris Howe, an associate of our firm, is the project manager for Haynes Management projects.
involvement
During this time, Chris Howe was the principle in charge of the Haynes projects, and I functioned as design and drafting assistant. In 2010, I became more heavily involved in the design and construction administration of the tenant division at the Echo Bridge Office Park. In 2011, Chris Howe left for paternity leave. I became project manager for the new Haynes Management tenant division at 10 Laurel Ave, and for other projects, during his absence. • code compliant design • project managerment • code analysis • risk management • client management
Haynes Management Echo Bridge and 10 Laurel Ave September 2010 - Present Team: Chris Howe (Associate) + Me
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echo bridge - tenant division
existing building, photo: me
structural sketch: me
permit set: me The goal of project, for Haynes Management, was to divide up a large office building into smaller, easier-torent tenant spaces. As it was a two story space, many iterations of the design were required to solve the egress code issues. Once the plan had been decided, I hired a structural engineer. The structure is an old mill building. Interestingly, we discovered a water sluiceway underneath the stair. After some exciting structural detective work by our engineer, we worked together to create a stair design that would be to code, structural review: me while also fitting within the structural constraints.
10 laurel ave - tenant division
things learned
Haynes Management projects are small and relatively straightforward. As these were the first two projects for which I was the solo architect, I appreciated their lack of complexity. Yet even these seemingly easy projects challenged me. I learned a lot about structural engineering and existing building renovation from the Echo Bridge project. The 10 Laurel Ave project was leap into in-depth code review and dealing with building inspectors, which was a new experience.
permit set: me We needed to divide a large tenant space into two parts, with a corridor in-between. I did the CDs and a basic code review. Haynes Management has their own contractor, and the projects are almost always design-build. The permit was denied by the building inspector, who refused to allow design build permits. He wanted a full existing building code review and engineers involved. I completed the surprisingly long code review for this simple project, and managed all the consultants.
Code Review Synopsis 10 Laurel Ave – Tenant Subdivision, 1st Floor Alteration
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EXISTING BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Overview The existing building is a fully sprinklered four storey structure located at 10 Laurel Avenue in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Each storey has two means of egress through enclosed stairways. Project Overview This project is an alteration to the first floor (the second storey above grade) which adds a corridor and subdivides the existing tenant space into two tenant spaces. The corridor provides all occupants with access to both exit stairs. Use Group & Occupancy Current Use Group: B (business) Proposed Use Group: B (business) Gross Area of First Floor: 4,032 SF Occupant load of first floor per 780 CMR table 1004.1.2: 2.
4,032 sf /100 = 41 occupants
APPLICABLE CODE SYNOPYSIS
Overview The applicable code for this project is 780 CMR Eighth Edition Massachusetts Amendments to the International Building Code 2009. For simplification, the Massachusetts amendments and the International Building Code (IBC) have been reviewed and summarized as one entity. Where the IBC is modified by the 780 CMR Massachusetts Amendments, only the modification is included in this synopsis and referenced in the left column of this document. Non-applicable sections are not included. Note that all text in italics is direct quotation from codes. The following is a synopsis demonstrating the sections of the code that apply to this project. 780 CMR Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Adoption and Title. The Board of Building Regulations and Standards [IBC sect. 101.1 (BBRS) adopts and incorporates by reference, the International Building replaced by 780 CMR] Code 2009 edition (IBC), inclouding Appendices A through J. The International Building Code together with modifications as set forth, shall collectively comprise the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), Eight Edition, Base Volume and referred to as “this code.” Appendix AA and Special Regulations. BBRS also adopts and [IBC sect. 101.1.1 incorporates by reference, the International Energy Conservation Code added by 780 CMR] 2009 edition (IECC) with modifications as Appendix AA. Special Regulations unique to Massachusetts are found at 780 CMR 110.R1 through 110.R7. Scope. This code shall be the building code for all towns, cities, state [IBC sect. 101.2 agencies or authorities in accordance with MGL c 143, 94. The replaced by 780 CMR] provisions of this code and other referenced specialized codes shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. 780 CMR Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency Scope. This chapter governs the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
[IBC sect. 1301.1]
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D.W. Arthur Associates is the contracted child care architecture firm for the Government Administration Services (GSA) for all of the northern east coast. These projects are challenging as they usually involve a large client team with many opinions and guidelines. This particular project was a playground renovation for the Social Service building located in Woodlawn, Maryland.
involvement
Kelly Ryan was the project architect for this project, and I worked directly with her and a fellow employee, bringing the task from schematic through CDs. During this project, my role was to implement design into built form for playground elements and to work directly with the landscape architect to create a natural learning environment. • design • construction detailing • topography design • consultant management • material research • specifications
Woodlawn Playground Renovation GSA and SSA
March 2010 - Present Team: Kelly Ryan (Project Arch), Sean Gray + Me
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schematic d e s i g n
existing playground photos: kelly Ryan
The existing playground was comprised of hardscape and plastic play structures. The goal of Kelly’s schematic design was to incorporate nature and landscaping into the playground.
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d e s i g n development The site had an overall grade change of 16’. A lot of grade design was done to create ADA compliant ramps and trails, while still maintaining an open, natural feel. The landscape architect and I exchanged multiple iterations of topography sketches.
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D e s i g n Development t o C D s This project was the first time I had implemented custom design elements into a playground. I studied tutorials on exterior wood construction to create the construction details and layouts. These custom elements were combined with purchasable items, and I was challenged to detail the connections between the two.
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Specifications After I designed and detailed all of the playground’s custom elements, I then created the specifications, and made sure they conformed to code and GSA regulations.
D. W. ARTHUR ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE, INC., P.C. 200 CLARENDON ST., BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 • TEL: 617-426-2200 • FAX: 617-426-2273
SUBMITTAL REVIEW COVER SHEET To: CC:
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PLAYGROUND RENOVATION SSA Woodlawn Child Care Center Social Security Administration Campus Woodlawn, Maryland May 13, 2011 Playground Renovation SSA Woodlawn Child Care Center
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT TITLE:
Playground Renovation SSA Woodlawn Child Care Center Social Security Administration Campus Woodlawn, Maryland
PROJECT NO:
1004.01
VOLUME I
ITEMS
DIVISION 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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List of Drawing Sheets...................................................................................................... 01 Invitation to Bid ................................................................................................................. -Instructions to Bidders ....................................................................................................... -Pre-Bid Meetings ............................................................................................................... -Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract) ........................................................ -Proposed Subcontractors Form .......................................................................................... -Minority Business Enterprise Statement of Intent Form .................................................... -Wage Rates Form............................................................................................................... -Agreement Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract) ............................................ -Bond Forms........................................................................................................................ -Summary of Work .............................................................................................................. 2 Work Restrictions ............................................................................................................... 1 Substitution Procedures ...................................................................................................... 4 Contract Modification Procedures ...................................................................................... 3 Payment Procedures ............................................................................................................ 6 Project Management and Coordination ............................................................................... 9 Submittal Procedures ........................................................................................................ 11 Health & Safety .................................................................................................................. 4 Security Procedures ............................................................................................................ 6 Quality Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5 References ......................................................................................................................... 10 Temporary Facilities & Controls ........................................................................................ 7 Security Forms .................................................................................................................. 17 Product Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5 Closeout Procedures............................................................................................................ 5
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Architect D.W. Arthur Associates Architecture, Inc. 200 Clarendon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Landscape Architect Halvorson Design Partnership 161 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Civil Engineer Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. 72 Loveton Circle Sparks, Maryland 21152
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Water Distribution .............................................................................................................. 3 Earthwork ........................................................................................................................... 9 Horizontal Directional Drilling ........................................................................................... 4 Storm Drainage ................................................................................................................... 4 Resilient Play Surface ......................................................................................................... 7 Bioretention Facility ........................................................................................................... 6
DIVISION 3
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This project was my first real dive into designing construction details without help or resources. The complication making the playground able to withstand the elements, as well as comply with a multitude of playground regulations, made this task challenging and enjoyable. This design was my first exploration of grading design. Most of what we were designing for was ADA compliance, but what resulted was an interesting topography change, and cool routes between playground areas. It was the first time I really explored the complexity of using topography as a design element.
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Saul Roberts, Heery
Date: Project: Description
Product Data
Submittal #: 005
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Project Manual
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10/12/11 Reviewed by: Renee Roediger GSA-SSA Woodlawn Playground Project #: 1004.01 Landscape Structures Climbing Structures product data, warranty, shop drawing and color selections. Shop Drawing
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Warranty
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Sample
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Reviewed, No Exceptions Taken Make Corrections Noted
Date Received:
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Date Engineer Reviewed:
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Revise and Resubmit Rejected
Date Architect Reviewed:
10/11/11
Date Issued:
10/12/11
Submit Specified Items
Checking is only for general conformance with the design concept of the project and general conformance with the information given in the contract documents. Any action shown is subject to the requirements of the plans and specifications. Contractor is responsible for: confirming and correlating all dimensions and quantities; selecting fabrication process and techniques of construction; coordinating his work with that of all other trades; and the satisfactory performance of the work.
The project is to begin construction next spring, but the contractor and client want all submittals reviewed and processed this winter. I review the submittals as they come in and manage the client team’s review of the material.
Renee Roediger
D.W. Arthur Associates Architecture, Inc.
Notes & Comments:
1. The color selections are noted on the second page of the submittal. Please change accordingly. 2. The layout of the structure in regards to the handicap entrance and store front panel have been revised to better reflect intended layout and allow for better supervision from playground. 3. If possible, do not install stove pipe ornament on roof for aesthetic reasons.
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D.W. Arthur Associates has worked with the State University of New York for two different campus childcare centers. One is in Delhi, NY currently under construction, and the other is in Farmingdale, NY, currently in the final month of CDs.
involvement
Kelly Ryan is the project architect for these jobs. Almost everyone in the office has been involved with these projects, as they have a tendency to scope creep, and are some of the biggest projects we take on. My involvement has been scattered throughout the process. • playground design and detailing • graphic creation • material finish selection • LEED specifications & documentation • construction documentation
State University of New York (SUNY) Delhi & Farmingdale Child Care Centers July 2010 - Present Team: Kelly Ryan (Associate), Adam Collier, Sean Gray, Dino Indra + Me
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Delhi Childcare Center
building under construction. photo: adam collier
schematic sketch of entrance: dino indra
exterior entrance elevation reflecting clients color choice: me
f i n i s h e s During the design development phase, I was asked to select the exterior and interior finish pallet. For client review, I created exterior and interior elevations, floor plans and sketches demonstrating the finishes selected. This process was made infinitely more complicated, as the project was to be publicly bid upon. SUNY required three material manufactures for each product. Every finish had to have three selections, and had to coordinate with all other possible combinations of materials.
sketch: kelly, color rendering: me
interior elevation finishes rendering: me woodlawn playground renovation.practice.spring 2011-winter 2011
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playground during construction, photo: adam collier
playground design Having three manufactures for each specified element complicated the playground design as well. SUNY had a contract with one playground manufacturer, but all of their products were plastic. So in the schematic phase we chose to create the playground out of mostly custom millwork elements, and used only a few large playstructures from the manufacturer.
playground plan. layout & design: kelly ryan & I, CAD: me
Pulling upon what I had learned from Woodlawn, I designed and developed details for more playground elements.
construction photos: adam collier
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Farmingdale Childcare Center
entrance rendering: dino indra Floor Plan
SUNY Farmingdale Child Care Center SUCF 26295
Finish Schedule: Maple Vinyl Plank Tile Carpet VCT Ceramic Tile Walk O Mat Maple Millwork Accent Walls
interior sketches: kelly ryan material & color: me
plan material finish rendering: me
things learned
f i n i s h e s I was asked again to select the material finishes for the next SUNY project. I learned from the previous project that specifying three different (but coordinating) materials, as necessity per the public bid, tended to lead to client expectation issues. This time around, I implemented this knowledge and only chose materials that could be easily replicated across three manufacturer’s offerings.
I really enjoy picking out material finishes for our office projects, and these projects are no exception. They add complication, and working with specific requirements made their selection even more enjoyable. I also developed a certain Photoshop + CAD elevation technique to accurately demonstrate how finishes interact with each other that I will use again for future studio projects.
Lobby
Typical Preschool/Toddler Classroom
Typical Infant Classroom
SUNY Farmingdale Child Care Center SUCF 26295
Typical Preschool/Toddler Toilet
LEED SUBMISSION TRACKING WORKSHEET LEED-NC: VERSION 2009 SUNY - Farmingdale Child Care Center Proj. No: Date:
Site Selection C SS-Prereq. 1
credit to be pursued credit not to be pursued
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maybe credit - likely to be obtained basic: 40-49 points; silver: 50-59 points; gold: 60-79 points; platinum: 80 points and above
certification: LEED NO.
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civil to complete template & documents GC to take photos during construction
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In case the three manufacturer requirement wasn’t enough, all three options for each material also need to meet LEED requirements. I had to compile documentation for each material for recycled content, sourced locally, air quality, and rapid renewal LEED worksheet: kelly ryan & I points. CIVIL
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CONSTRUCTION CREDITS USGBC COMMENTS
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interior finish material rendering: me
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This project was yet another challenge in designingInterior construction Elevations details for an exterior environment. The Delhi project is currently under construction, and having to answer field questions regarding my millwork has taught me quite a bit. We have another playground project in design at our office currently, and I’m currently using the many things I learned from this project to create a custom climbing structure between two existing trees.
LEED tracking summary 1
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The theater company 11:11 recruited me, through a friend, to be their prop fabricator and master for the second production of their 2010-2011 season. The play was set in 1950, and many of the prop involved buying cheap antiques and scrounging up materials. After suggesting we make a series of fun headshots themed around the play’s concept, and then putting them together, my role in the creative side of 11:11 grew exponentially. When asked back to do their prop mastery, as well as headshots, for their next play (a musical comedy), I gladly accepted. Prop fabrication was as fun as it was creatively interesting, and having to create things such as ninja-star wounds made for a fun challenge. At one point, I was making suggestions regarding the programs in a production meeting, and was promptly assigned program design. Apparently I had learned nothing from the last play. But I gladly created the program, a mock guide to the museum featured in the play. It was a fun experience, and working with other creative people outside of architecture was fascinating.
Taryn Trapp is excited to be making her stage management debut. This is the fourth 11:11 production she has been involved in. She started working with 11:11 in the fall of 2010 as a Marketing Associate
Renee Roediger is all about the mastery of props and a few other things, including being a student of architecture and a graphic design enthusiast.
=-/B1 This is Caitlin Fergus’s second production with 11:11 theatre company. She recently designed ‘The Master Forger” with 11:11, ‘The Spitting Image’ with the Happy Medium and “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom” with the A.R.T. institute. Caitlin is also currently an MFA candidate in scenic design at Boston University. For more info and recent work, please visit www.caitfergus.com.
Rosie Kenney is proud to be working with 11:11 for -2"# 64*-# -+?"@#A# 4"1"3-# .4)(&)-"# 54%?# B)'"?# B-)-"# University with a BFA degree in Technical Theatre, Rosie hopes to pursue a professional theatre career in directing. Past credits include Beast on the Moon, Europe, and The Tempest.
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Brian Tuttle graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Theatre Arts in 2002. He has written 32 plays, many of which have received productions in New England or the Midwest. Recent credits include Foreverendia, Three UnWise Men and Her Red Umbrella(IRNE nomination-Best new play). Brian is 1&44"3-'9# $4+-+3.# 2+*# 64*-# 2+*-%4+1)'# 0+"1"# 1)''"(# >2"# Battle of Alexandria and a romantic drama entitled The Macawber.
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above: Heathersby House Headshots left: props i created as well as a production shot i took below: parts of the program created to look like a museum map
our most distinguished resident artist
!"#$%&'"()* Rourke Christina Malanga is thrilled to be making her debut with 11:11. She previously appeared as Nanny/Janice in Happy Medium Theatre’s The Effect of Gamma Rays...Other productions include Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood), Working (Rose) and No. 11 (Blue & White) (Suzanne). Christina graduated from Northeastern University with a double major in theatre and mathematics. Thanks to the cast, crew, Ma, Pa + Bee.
Melanie Josh Rilla is making his 5th appearance in the cast of an 11:11 show and is pretty darn excited to be back after a year-long hiatus. In addition to applying to graduate schools and coaching junior tennis players, Josh has recently become an adamant fan of Mexican Train Dominoes and invites any and all to join him in friendly competition. !"#$%&'(#)'*%#'+,"#-%#.+/"#)#*0"1+)'#-2)3,*#-%#2+*#0)4"3-*#5%4#)''%$+3.#*&12#.%%63"**# in his adolescent years as to make possible a play like this one.
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Act 2: “The Interrogation” Fromage and Rourke “Sure” Benj and Emily “Goodnightenschpleigen” Melanie “Preparations” Company “Sure (Reprise)” Emily and Benj “The Auction” Ariana “Mona Lisa” Fritz and Biddies “Finale” Melanie, Rourke and Benj
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courtyard
gift shop
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[ spend more money area ]
trinity gallery
dutch masters [ wow they loved fruit back then ]
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Tapastry Room
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Impressionists [ fellas who were drunk when they were painting ]
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Act 1: “A Trip to the Museum” Company “Museum Ettiquette” Ariana, Biddies, and Company “Unconditional” Melanie and Rourke “In My Defense” Fromage and Emily “Unconditional (Reprise)” Ariana and Emily “Same Old / Days Go By” Benj and Emily Musical Musings from the Lady Erin Murray
[ the cat room ]
The Room of the Masters [ the room where the paintings are worth your life ]
[ 99 chairs on a wall ]
THIRD FLOOR
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the blank canvases of theft. As we cross over to our newest chapter Act 1:hundred years, I invite you to join us in making our mark of the next the future. A small donation would go a long way in helping us “Aon Trip to the Museum” 04"*"4/"#-2"#!")-2"4*C9#(""0#+3-%#-2"#-$"3-9#64*-#1"3-&49G##A3(#+5#9%&# are not able to make a donation, then simply do Lady Heathersby the Company honor of feasting your eyes for as long as you can, on the works that make up the great lady’s grand opus. Enjoy your visit. “Museum Ettiquette” -Emily Heathersby, Curator Ariana, Biddies, and Company “Unconditional” Our Staff Melanie and Rourke “In My Defense” A11".&).$+,-&./-$5$A-"&)& I)12"'# J)&?# +*# "K1+-"(# -%# 0)4-+1+0)-"# +3# 2"4# 64*-# Fromage and Emily 11:11 production. She was most recently seen in Patience(Reprise)” with The MIT Gilbert and Sullivan Players. “Unconditional She has also performed locally with The Footlight Ariana and Emily Club, Makeshift Theatre Co., & Blue Spruce Theatre. like to thank everyone involved with this “Same OldShe’d / Days By” production for Go making it happen and her friends and for their support. Benjfamily and Emily
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13 not pg [ naked baby jesus room featuring mary’s bare bosom ]
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Musical Musings from the Lady Erin Murray
Musical Musings from We have gone on quite a journey in our storied hundred year history at the Heathersby. our humble origins as an out-of-the-way the Lady From Erin Murray oddity to a thriving museum with world-wide recognition. We have experienced the highs of artistic appreciation and the lows left by
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D")4# E)-4%3F# -2)3,# 9%&# 5%4# 63(+3.# 9%&4# $)9# -%# %&4# 2%?"G# # H%&</"# come at the perfect time! We are in the midst of celebrating our 100 year centennial here at the museum. It’s hard to believe that it was only a hundred years ago that Lady Heathersby, my grandmother, opened the doors to the Heathersby House to the eyes of the world, so that we could all see the treasures she had spent her life collecting. My grandmother dedicated her life to the procurement of beauty, in whatever form it came. It was in that spirit that she went to the four corners of the world and came back with the most diverse collection of art to be found anywhere in New England. It was also in this spirit that led her to stipulate in her will that the Heathersby House be opened to the public but remain unchanged forever in its beauty. That is why nothing has been changed inside the museum for this entire century. Lady Heathersby secured her legacy for generations to come. I am living proof.
Room of Expiration [ the room of functional ” urns ]
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in 2007. Since then he has acted in eight of the Act 2: company’s productions including this one. Evan works as a software product manager in Nashua, “The Interrogation” NH, posts original short stories on Drabbleshire.org, Fromage and Rourke adapted three stories by Edgar Allan Poe for 11:11’s Poe; a fever dream, and is currently writing a stage “Sure” adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Benj'/3,).((-$@.&CC$5$!-".D and Emily We welcome Murray Wheeler back for his seventh “Goodnightenschpleigen” appearance with 11:11. Since starting with the Melanie Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain in the mid-80s, Murray has appeared with such companies as the New “Preparations” Repertory Theatre, SpeakEasy, Centastage, and Boston Theatre Works. Murray lives in Cambridge Company where he tutors, does property management, and sings in a Cambridge chorus. “Sure (Reprise)” Emily and Benj Donors Circle “The Auction” Ariana E"**8 Bryan Killen is excited about making his debut “Mona Lisa” with 11:11, as well as his big debut performing as He has appeared in College productions Fritza woman. and Biddies such as You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well “Finale” as Godspell. Melanie, Rourke and Benj %&*8$E"**3(1 Lisa Dempsey is excited to be making her 11:11 debut with this fun & fabulous show. She is a recent graduate from Northeastern University with a degree in theatre performance and production. She was most recently seen in The Footlight Club’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Reagle Music Theatre’s: It’s Christmas Time. She’d like to give love to all the “biddies” in her life that have inspired her, support her, and continue to make her laugh every day.
%"..3($E"**8$F:&.$+/,3* Diana DiCostanzo (Assistant Director) is delighted to be working on her fourth 11:11 production, and making her debut on the 11:11 stage! A recent graduate of Emerson College, previous performing credits include Bear Patrol (Vaquero Playground) and various collegiate projects. Previous directing credits include most notably, L.O.V.E., an original, self-written musical. www.DianaDiCostanzo.com.
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Lianne O’Shea is thrilled to be working with 11:11 again. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA Theater). She currently works for “The NED Show”, a local, national and international touring children’s show. Her most recent productions include work with Makeshift Theatre Company, Ghosts and Gravestones of Boston and 11:11’s production of “From Places Unknown” last spring. A huge thank you to the cast and crew of Heathersby, thank you to Mike and all of my friends and family! Preston Graveline is in his third show with 11:11. He was in Poe: A Fever Dream and participated in the Fringe Wars. He has also worked with Boston Actors Theater, Happy Medium and Zero Point Theatre.
Welcome to the Museum
early renaissance room [ the hacks whose names you won’t remember ]
Act 1: “A Trip to the Museum” Company “Museum Ettiquette” Ariana, Biddies, and Company “Unconditional” Melanie and Rourke “In My Defense” Fromage and Emily “Unconditional (Reprise)” Ariana and Emily “Same Old / Days Go By” Benj and Emily Act 2: “The Interrogation” Fromage and Rourke “Sure” Benj and Emily “Goodnightenschpleigen” Melanie “Preparations” Company “Sure (Reprise)” Emily and Benj “The Auction” Ariana “Mona Lisa” Fritz and Biddies “Finale” Melanie, Rourke and Benj
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In 2009, I was approached by some Emerson friends to help with prop fabrication for a BA practicum film. The film was SYNC, a sci-fi CSI were agents travel back in time to solve unsolved murders. I created the key prop, the time machine/evidence collection suitcase, out of a twosided rifle case. It was a fascinating exploration in design, as it was an object that had to function up to a point but mostly just look great on camera. There were eight different light-up objects, some greenscreens, toggles, and actual medical equipment. It all filmed gorgeously. I used free architectural samples for 50% of the construction. In the end it functioned, looked great, and cost about 50% of what was expected.
In 2011, I worked on another film project. A friend was creating a commercial for a new iPhone app, Rocket Boy Retro. I created the rocket pack and helmet, again with lights and operable parts created from mostly recycled objects. I also created a faux SNES cover for the game, set dressed an apartment to look like it was from the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and helped on set.
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11:11 Theater Company dissolved in early 2011. Soon after, it recreated itself as Fresh Ink Theater Company. As I had been heavily involved in 11:11s graphics over the last year, I was approached to create Fresh Ink’s new logo. It needed to capture their mission: to put on fresh new local plays. After charetting with the group over the many options that they had asked for, I presented the graphic of the pen nib as the “i” and they asked me to develop it further. To the left is the final logo. Their opening season is this winter, and they adore their logo.
My aunt has an insurance company in Wilcox, Arizona that insures farms, ranches, equipment, and cattle. She asked me to create a new logo and sign for her company. To the right is the one of the logos I presented to her - a cow with a life vest. One of the funnier things I’ve created, I thought. I adored it. My aunt, on the other hand, went for a more traditional western brand for the company’s logo. Sometimes you just have to give people what they ask for and make it as good as possible.
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FI enjoy u rcreating n i tfurniture u r eby I hope to get to spend time in a transforming objects I have furniture studio at the BAC in order found on the curb, the free to attain skills to facilitate creation section of craigslist, or the curb. of original pieces.
p h o t o g r a p h y Like any good hipster-denying 20
something, i have a collection of film cameras and use them frequently. i enjoy portraits of friends, strangers and ugly dogs(in no particular order).
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