Thesis Design Award Winners - FA21/SP22 by Cummings School of Architecture

ARCH 613 THESIS DESIGN AWARD WINNERS FALL 2021 + SPRING 2022

Fall 2021 Jessica Jacobs Thesis Honor Award

Sean Lamotte Thesis Award

Luigini Luc

Thesis Commendation Award

NATURAL HEALING Health and Housing for the Homeless in the South side of Providence, Rhode Island

In the United States 29.8 million people are living without any healthcare coverage. Over 19 million people suffer from a form of poor mental health in America. There are an estimated 553,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. No bed to call their own and no place to find hope. People need help all around the United States. All three issues are linked at their core. Working to a solution to help the homeless have a place to stay but also have access to healthcare could improve the lives of millions. It is time to find better solutions within out community of how to help our neighbors. Not all healing methods require medication and regular care. There are alternative options to dealing with mental health issues for people who have less severe cases of depression or anxiety. Having a connection to nature has been found to have a multitude of healing qualities. “Dr. Qing Li, a professor at

the Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, found that trees and plants emit aromatic compounds called phytoncides that, when inhaled, can spur healthy biological changes in a manner like aromatherapy, which has also been studied for its therapeutic benefits. In his studies, Li has shown that when people walk through or stay overnight in forests, they often exhibit changes in the blood that are associated with protection against cancer, better immunity, and lower blood pressure (Sifferlan,1).” Spending more time outside amongst plants and trees will benefit mental and physical health. Cities hold 80% of the population in the United States but have a very limited amount of green space. Specifically in South Providence, there are little to no green spaces at all. Incorporating more greenery will benefit the health of everyone.

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La Nouvelle Communauté: Thesis Project Narrative Introduction:

PORT-au-Prince, Haiti (Cite Soleil)

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Architecture plays an important role in society’s economic growth and life quality. The lack of efficient modern architecture projects prevents numerous 3rd world countries around the world from growing and providing opportunities for their citizens. As a result, many migrate to more developed countries to find better living opportunities. This however does not solve the issue and seldom many who cannot afford to migrate are left behind to suffer. In addition, the increase in migration creates economic challenges for the countries receiving these migrants. As more 3rd world countries take initiatives to build efficient and modern architecture, more economic opportunities will be created, and less people will feel the need to migrate elsewhere and leave their love ones behind. The key to solving the mass migration issues worldwide is creating better opportunities back home. One way that can be achieved is through the construction of more efficient and modern architecture that promotes economic opportunities as well as better living qualities for those left-behind. Therefore, this thesis project will focus mainly on creating opportunities for the ones left behind using efficient, modern urban architecture.This thesis project is located in Port-au-Prince Haiti more specifically in Cite Soleil and the objective is to introduce more modern architecture project in that part of the city in order to help promote a better standard of living for the people of Haiti. This project aims to act as a blueprint for future building projects in the country.

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Problem Statement:

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Proposed Site Current Condition

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Project Statement: My proposal for the project is to create a new neighborhood in Cite Soleil which will provide better living conditions for 2500 to 5000 families living in the area. My idea is to create a community where both rich and poor can coexist because often when the government intervenes to create housing for the low-incomed, they usually build a community just for poor people. Which often does not solve the problem because these communities still lack business and economic opportunities. In addition, these communities are often poorly managed, have high crime rates and are not very desirable to live in. That is why I am proposing that some of the housing be geared towards citizens with higher income, because the more high-income people,there are living in the area, generally the more economic opportunities there are and the less crime there is. I have selected and proposed this new community to be built on an 84 acres lot near the area. The site has tremendous potential, it is mostly vacated, located near the international airport and the industrial district. Once the community is built, families who live in Cite Soleil and other areas can be relocated there. This new communitywill include multiple types of housings, some single-family duplex homes for up to 6 people, some 3-4 four story apartment types for families of 3 or 5 peopleand some 4-5 story building affordable apartment condos for smaller sized families.

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The clients for this project will consist on a number of partners from the private sector, international investors and Haitians abroad who have the funds to invest in the project. The Idea is that everyone in the client group would put their money together and collaborate with the hatian government. This building development would a business where everyone who invested including the government would earn a percentage of the income. Although the project, is geared towards afordable housing however the apartments would not be for free, people who lived in the community would have to provide money or physical labor in order to be allowed to live there. Every house hold would contribute to a certain point to the successof the community. Everyone would have a part to play, the government would provide the land, the private investors would provide funds and the people who live in the new community would provide either their money or labor.

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Client:

Outdoor Spaces

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Cité Soleil is an impoverished and densely populate area located in Port-au-Prince Haiti with a an approximate population of about a quarter million people, most of whom live in extreme poverty. The area lacks most essential infrastructure needed for a good living experience, it has no sewer systems and as a result people in the area use an open canal system that serves as their sewage system. Cite Soleil lacks businesses, jobs and other opportunities needed for people to succeed and live a decent life.Thearea has a few hospitals, and two government schools one called Lycee Nationale de Cite Soleil, and the other called Ecole Nationale de Cite Soleil. However, these facilities are lacking in many ways and are need of renovation. Many of the homes in the area are made up of two materials, the cement concrete blocks and the roofs are mostly made with metal sheets. The other homes are made of scavenged materials or other types of materials. Most of these homes if not all have no house appliances such as toilets, showers, sinks, tubs, refrigerator, stove and etc, which make living experiences unpleasant. Furthermore the area suffers from social issues, internal conflicts such as gangs, insecurity and the lack of job opportunities. Although this thesis project will not be able to fix some of the social issues, however it aims to fight against the natural disasters plaguing the country, such as constant flooding from hurricanes and earthquakes that destroys homes or buildings. As a result, my thesis project will strive to figure out the best way possible that a building can be structurally designed to prevent or minimize constant damages from hurricanes and earthquakes.

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MARKET -Retail spaces -food -clothing -Local merchants can rent out spaces, to sell their products

PUBLIC PARK - Plenty of trees, grass -Green spaces - Multiple soccer fields & other outdoor sports spaces

SOCCER STADIUM -Soccer plays an important role in Haitian culture, this new soccer facilty will have the capacity to host -International matches -Youth Soccer matches -local tournaments -2,000 - 5,000 capacity

FITNESS CENTER -indoor sports facility for soccer, basketball and other sports activities

(Not Government run) Privately owned by private sector, Haitian investors living abroad, Foreign Investors. This project will provide three different types of housing. TYPE A- Rectangular Box Composition -Familiy housing for up to 6 people / House -3 to 4 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitcken, 1.5 baths, 1 diningroom New Modern appliances TYPE B- Courtyard Composition -family aparments for up to 5 people / Apartment - 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 livingroom, 1 kitchen, 1 bath, 1 dining room - studio partments -New Modern Appliances TYPE C- Rectangle Composition -Family housing for up to 4 people / Aperment - 2 to 3 bedrooms , livingroom, 1 kitchen, 1 bath -New Modern Apppliances

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HEALTH & COMMUNITY CENTER -conference spaces, -Exhibition spaces -Offices for rental -Medical Facility

Site & Project Components 2

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, ART AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ARCH 613: GRADUATE THESIS DESIGN STUDIO PROFESSORS JULIAN BONDER, ANDREW COHEN THESIS FINAL BOARD PRESENTATION: Fall 2021 BY: L.LUC

2021 Final Review Dec 10, 2021

Complexe de Palmiers de Cite Soleil

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Open, Natural Ventilation & Solar Energy

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374 Solar Panels 25 Units 3 Other Programs 13 Solar panels/Unit 1 Solar Panels = 250watts/hr 13 Solar Panes /Unit = 3340 Watts/hr

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2021 Final Review Dec 10, 2021

May 2022 Sean Smith Thesis Honor Award

Mitchell DaSilva Thesis Award

Sean Flannery

Thesis Commendation Award

BCCT

BOSTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

> _ social_architecture in_a_virtual_world *The virtual world is defined by social media, smart devices, the internet, and virtual/augmented reality.

It would be futile to argue that human nature has not drastically altered itself at the hand of the virtual world. The virtual world has introduced a certain idea of convenience in lifestyle. What does this mean for architecture? Social medias, the Internet, and smart devices allow people to “interact” without leaving their zone of “comfort,” and thus one can avoid the external world if they so please. In this lies an essential issue: people miss the benefits of interaction in physical space because the virtual world has provided them with tools to circumvent the process; therefore, physical collectives dwindle and a sense of community is near lost. It is essential, now, to reconsider how architectural elements, spaces, tools and resources can encourage physical interaction and rebuild collective/ community value. More than ever, people are engaged with the virtual world and it is important to note that the answer to the defined issue is not to shy away from social media and these such inventions. Instead we must look at social media, the Internet and smart devices as tools and must question how and to what degree the virtual world can be integrated with an architecture. One cannot wish to achieve this without finding a way to blend the virtual with the physical. The act of blurring the line serves to take the best of both. The building is split into two programmatic camps, one which encourages leisure and experience, and the other which centers on education and collaboration. In both instances, high tech tools are supported by architectural forms and features. The technologies alone would fall short in the mission defined if not for the designed spaces. Community and place is reinforced in the way that people are encouraged to circulate, in the

site lines across layered space, and in the flexibility of elements. The designed spaces would also lack meaningful connections to present day lifestyle without the technologies. A social media architecture is one where the building offers specific high tech tools such that occupants can play the main role in shaping narratives (be it related to video games, scholarly discoveries, or memes). In order to create an architecture that wishes to justify itself with the virtual world, one can imagine how certain elements of a building can act as canvases for the sharing of information, learning and play. Facades, walls and even floors have the potential to be interactive and dynamic such that the users of the building can personalize content and witness the content of others. One can imagine how passerbys might be attracted to images and videos displayed. Using their phones, or augmented/virtual reality, people could interact with and manipulate the coloration and presentation of the building itself. Classrooms become infinitely larger when a student is bestowed with any set of tools ranging from virtual reality goggles, to 3d printers, to the Internet. In playing a video game within a dedicated space, an occupant is engaging with virtual world whilst also defining themselves amongst a community in a physical place. Altogether, we must now consider the effect and direction of the virtual world. We must now consider how the virtual world might blend with the built environment in a more cohesive manner so that its tools are taken advantage of and a sense of community and place is reinforced.

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1. Raised access floor system 2. Primary steel structural system 3. Plumbing and HVAC installations 4. High-efficiency glazing system 5. Steel stud wall system + insulation 6. Metal cladding system 7. Isokorb structural thermal break 8. Cantilevered steel member 9. Facade structural system 10. Specially frabricated LED panel system

Detail B: 1. Prefabricated metal cladding/rainscreen system 2. Secondary structure system 3. Isolation sheets + barriers 4. Primary structure system 5. Steel stud wall system + acoustical insulation 6. Interior wood cladding/finish

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Broad Street Bridge

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Built on the foundation of the Erie Canal Aqueduct, the structure provides an important link between the east and west during the rise of the automobiel.

Johnson - Seymour Mill Race

AQUEDUCT WAS DRAINED DURING WINTER

The race was cut along the East bank of the Genesee River by Elish Johnson and Orson Seymour to operate mills on the site of the Rudnel Libary. MODERN DAY VIEW OF BROAD STREET BRIDGE, GENESEE RIVER AND RUDNEL LIBARY

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North Terrace

1842 - 1919

Structural improvements and the redesign of the sidewalk terrace located just outside the Rudnel Memorial Library.

Erie Canal Aqueduct

BOATS USING AQUEDUCT TO CROSSOVER THE GENESES RIVER

Replacing the orginial aqueduct with one that was wider and was constructed to accomdate travel over the Genesee River. Built entierly out of Onodaga Limestone.

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Rundel Memorial Library

1927 - 1956

Designed and built during the Great Depression, the Rudnel Memorial Library building is constructed on pilings which float over the Johnson Seymour Mill Race and old Erie Canal Aqueduct.

Rochester Subway

Built in the bed of the Erie Canal Aqueduct, this train served as a commuter rail for local residents

COMMUTER TRAIN ENTERING BROAD STREET SUBWAY

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Skateboarding Public Space Project

Journey of finding a site

Using skateboarding as a mode of investigation.

Kids exploring the countryside stumble upon the entry to an underground space.

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This will be our home Sankofa National Wildlife Refuge & Rehabilitation Center

In cities like New Orleans, the solution to the issue of sea-level rise has little to do with being resilient. Massive vertical walls of earth and concrete are being built and the city is spending an extreme amount of money to raise the city. These systems do not last forever. I believe that it is because of human’s egocentric ideas, which include the previously listed solutions, that got us to this point in the first place. The Universe, let alone just Earth, is a delicate place. Looking out into the Universe shows us the conditions required for life to be sustained are extremely specific. If we are to have any hope of continuing to sustain ourselves on Earth we need to do everything we can to make sure the system is running as smoothly as possible. Therefore, I believe the solution to the problem of sea-level rise is not to try and bend the Universe to our will. From a conceptual standpoint, these giant concrete retaining walls alienate and wage war against the natural world; a war we would be so arrogant to think

we could ever have even the slightest chance of winning. We must make peace with the natural world and integrate it into our urban ecosystem. This can be done by reintroducing systems within nature that already work, but are being destroyed at a massive rate. The system which I am referring to is the wetland. Engineering wetlands is not only a way to stop sea-level rise but also a way to provide habitat to many species whose homes are being destroyed. These new wetlands could also serve as a ground for teaching people about the value of the natural world by blurring the lines between architecture (the habitat of people) with nature (the habitat of other species) rather than separating them. We are one with Earth, not separate. Flood mitigation does not always have to be high tech. You don't always need giant levees and dam systems in order to mitigate flooding. Wetlands are capable of absorbing, and do absorb, tons of water. Another benefit of this is that instead of releasing all of the water they store very rapidly, which can cause erosion, they release the water very slowly. The

second intent behind the use of wetland is to restore habitats within the city boundary for animals that experience more and more habitat loss outside of the city walls of New Orleans. Over 75% of all protected areas around Lake Pontchartrain will be lost with as little as 1’ of sea-level rise, so it is crucial that a safe environment for their inhabitants to have a place to live. Lastly, it will be important to allow people to come and visit this site. Allowing visitors to come and experience the wetland will allow people to learn about the environment, and hopefully want to protect it.

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components of the living captivated birds (cannot set loose in the aviary, contains them. People can aviary on an elevated

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Rehabilitation Exhibits: For animals that cannot fly, like painted turtles, they are able to walk around in the exterior courtyards in the rehab center. These courtyards are visible to the public from the cafe and roof garden, which is accesible after the museum.

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Primary Structure: The primary structure for the main building is made of concrete piers with Glulam Beams that span linearly across the short xis of the building. The piers are concrete because they are “of the earth” and the beams are wood because they float above it.

CLT Floor Panels: The flooring system for the second level of the main building is CLT panels. These panels are 24’ long and 14’ wide. They span across the glulam beams and cantilever over the edges by 6’ inorder to provide increased stability within the span. The depth of the panel is 5”.

Finish Floor: The finished floor sits on top of the CLT floor structure. These floor planks span across the long axis of the building in order to help break up the overwhelming length of the building. Had they spanned the other way, the planks would appear to be hundreds of feet long.

Interior Lattice: The interior lattice is identical in structure to its exterior counterpart. The main difference is that in order to create space on the second floor, this interior lattice is “carved out” in order to create a space that interacts with light and air in a natural way, like trees.

Operable Glazing: The envelope is sealed using a electronically operated glass system. It functions similar to a jalousie. Planes of glass are stacked on top each other like shingles. The glass can be opened in a number of different configurations depending on the needs of the building at the time.

Exterior Cladding: The exterior cladding system is a robust wooden lattice that occurs every 18”. This dense lattice gives the appearance of a solid object from far away, but upon closer inspection the true form reveals itself, allowing both light and air to move through it freely.

This will be our home Detail Sectional Perspective 3/8” = 1’

Sean Flannery | Roger Williams University Arch.613 Thesis Design Studio

Intersection

Floor Plan 3/16” = 1’

30 Degree Turn

2 End Cap

3 Straight Piece

No Railing Required

Bridge Isometric

This will be our home Object in the landscape

Sean Flannery | Roger Williams University Arch.613 Thesis Design Studio