Return to Nature Sean Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021 A theatre at Grove Street should be a community green space for all who visit. Currently a noisy, paved, open area, Return to Nature greatly changes the micro-climate of the site to create a nature retreat in the busyness of the city. An outdoor school accompanies the theatre, allowing residents to be taught outdoor skills right in Jersey City.
Site Visit Notes
Concept Sketches
Initial Site Strategy
Table of Contents Site Analysis: Iterations: Site Plans Levels Sections and Elevations Diagrams Details Perspectives Physical Models
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Students were tasked with designing a year-round production home for the Jersey City Theatre Company at Grove Street which would be integrated with its community. I chose to do this by changing the site into a large park which revolves around the theatre as a gathering space and place of education. The site currently stands as a noisy, open, paved area with few trees and little separation from the four-lane Columbus Drive. Return to Nature greatly changes the micro-climate of the site to create a nature retreat within the busyness of the city. The theatre contains multiple public programs outside of the theatre, including a cafe, public restrooms, artist-in-residencies, and an outdoor school. The outdoor school allows residents of Jersey City to learn outdoor skills from trained guides. The site contains dedicated seating for nearby restaurants and cafes, as well as dedicated spaces for a farmers market. The grand terrace provides a great amount of shade and acts as the seating area for the outdoor theatre. A seventy foot rockwall on the exterior of the theatre accompanies the outdoor school.
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Table of Contents
Sun Study Geometry
Existing Circulation Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Existing Site
Site Plan Site Analysis
Manhattan
The Heights Hoboken Journal Square
Newark
Lincoln Park McGinley Square West Bergen
Jersey City
Lower Manhattan
Liberty State Park
Newark Liberty International Airport
Greenville
Bayonne
Brooklyn
Elizabeth
Site
Path Train
Highways
Greenspace
Train Stop
Other Trains
Major Roads
Airport
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Context Map NTS
Model 1
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Model 2
Model 3
Model 4
Iteration Photos
Basement/ PATH Station Plan
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
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Iteration 1
Room Key 1. Rehearsal 2. Dress Room 3. Storage 4. Foyer 5. Ticket Kiosk 6. Cafe 7. Bathroom 8. Administration 9. Stage 10. Audience 11. Shared Space 12. Artist in Residency
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Level 5 Building Plans 1/16”=1’-0”
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East Elevation 1/16”=1’-0”
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Concrete Structure Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Glulam Post and Beam Building Isometric
Floors and Roof Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Facade Building Isometric
Stairs Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Elevators Building Isometric
Circulation Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Envelope Building Isometric
Theatre Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Theatre Support Program Isometric
Cafe Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Administration Program Isometric
Outdoor School Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Artist Residencies Program Isometric
PATH Entrance Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Atrium Spaces Program Isometric
Materiality Key
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Building Details
Grove St. and Columbus Dr.
Terrace
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Exterior Perspectives
Atrium Jaeger | Garba | Fall 2021
Theatre Exterior Perspectives
Section Cut
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Atrium Exterior
Theatre Exterior
Cafe Entrance
Sectional Model 1/8” = 1’-0”
Main Entrance
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Rock Wall
Newark Avenue View
Terrace
Site Model 1/16” = 1’-0”