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Concept
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Given the Menil Campus as an urban context, the idea of this proposal is to develop an architectural autonomy that operates as both working and living areas and to mass produce the structure in order to satisfy the density requirements per plot of land. By creating this specified typology, the ADU, the architect is allowing oneself to become part of the community and interact with the built environment. The future of communities may be seen with increased density living and affordable housing units. This proposal demonstrates both as such through the type of materials used and the intended layouts of the units.
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Form Generation Starting with four various sizes of cylindrical figures, tangents were drawn to develop the basic shape of the building structure. These tangents were then assessed and extruded to produce the interior walls, actively dividing the interior into functional spaces. The “dog trot” form on the ground level separates the public into two studio workspaces as well as a gallery that can be seen looking in from the wall of windows on the front facade. This form encourages circulation through as well as into the building. The first level layout was generated from another set of tangents produced from the original four cylinders. These tangents helped align, compress and organize the walls that separate the exterior balcony from the interior kitchen and living areas.
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Background Re-imagining the Alamo
A piece of history left up to the interpretation of the visitor. The historic Alamo is a well known and important symbol for the city of San Antonio. Originally built in 1718, the Alamo served many functions despite the misconception of it only being a military fortress during the Battle of the Alamo. Over the centuries the building took on the role of a church, hospital, convenient store and even a prison. Currently the Alamo houses important artifacts and is a museum that attracts millions of visitors from around the world. In this proposal, my design partner Alexandro Piña and I, hoped to achieve a design that depicted the forgotten eras of the Alamo and showcase the layers of history one can experience while visiting the re-imagined Alamo.
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Offices
Library/ Study Space
Gallery
Auditorium
Cafe/ Open Study
Exhibition
Programmatic/ Sequential Diagram
Form & Function Taking into consideration the various forms of the Alamo, we decided to design the building as a tower, an abstract form in reference to the previous double tower church design the Alamo once stood as. This tower would be a multi-functioning building that includes exhibits, an auditorium, library, study areas, cafe and offices. By depicting this landmark in a vertical manner, the idea of layering became an important element in the design. Our concept for the proposal was founded on the basis that one can move through time and space while gaining a heightened understanding of the history of the Alamo. As one progresses up the building new perspectives and forms of knowledge are unlocked.
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Site Plan
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Below Ground Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Plan Scale 1’: 20”
Second Floor Plan
Scale 1’: 20”
Floor Plans by Alexandro Piña
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Drawing by Alexando Piña
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