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2 A STUDIO ON THE EDGE + RE-HOUSE
BRIDGEPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
ELLIOT DONNELLEY YOUTH CENTER DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT
CHICAGO FARMERS MARKET
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REINFORCED CONCRETE HIGH RISE HOTEL
BIG SKY MIDMOUNTAIN SKI LODGE
8 95TH/DAN RYAN CTA RED LINE STATION
PILSEN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COLLEGE DORMITORY
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The design basis of this studio goes back to the basics, where there is simplicity, practicality and elegance. This trapeziodal-shaped studio in plan sits on to the right of its site, and has a similar height to its surrounding buildings. The angled wall of the studio is highlighted as an individual element, playing a major role in how one experiences both the interior and exterior spaces of the studio. Although the wall plane is dominant, it still reads as part of the overall building, as there is a vertical glass strip wrapping around the building, separating yet connecting the angled wall plane to the rest of the building.
Much glass was used in the studio as railings and in the division of spaces to allow more light in and to enhance the spatial volume of this compact studio. This is also evident in the corner windows and the double-height space in the waiting area. Moreover, the wall construction of the building consists of a masonry cavity wall, with solid bricks as the exterior veneer wall and concrete masonry units as the internal load bearing wall. Š S A RA H BE N G CH U LI M
RE-HOU S E C HI C AG O , I L Like the studio, the concept for this house is based on the study of modifying the basic rectangle. The basic rectangle is divided into four major components, and the division is determined by the angle previously used for the angled wall in the studio. The reconfiguration of the divided spaces greatly resembles a tangram. The house is also situated on the right of the site, allowing a direct approach of the house from the main road.
Besides the angle playing a significant role in the design, the play of light is also evident. The three glass strips which wrap around the three major volumes of the house, as well as the glass strips on the floors, allow light to shine through and illuminate the interior spaces. Corner windows, a feature from the previous studio, provide wider views of the surroundings. The three angled feature walls are highlighted by being built out of limestone. Brick is used for the other walls whilst wood is used for interior finishes and flooring. The wall system employed is reinforced brick masonry. There are also two reinforced concrete canopies that mark the entrances of the house.
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The design concept of the library is based on creating green public spaces that correspond to the existing green areas of the site. The site of the library is completely utilized, allowing people to travel through the site and be connected to all green spaces. A water feature was added into the landscaping to enhance the journey of travelling through the site.
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The form of the building is clean and simple, respecting the existing grid of the site. The overlapping motif resembles a weave that is evident throughout the project, especially in the cantilevered areas, structural screen walls and roofs for the outdoor space. Post and beam construction is employed, and the joinery is emphasized on the roof structure with the spaced beams.
The bridge is an element that not only symbolically links the outdoor and indoor spaces, but also provides spectacular views of all the green areas from the library. The wood-screened skylights also brighten up the areas beneath the bridge, allowing diffused sunlight to enter the library.
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BRIDG E P O RT BRANC H LI BRARY C HI C AGO, I L storage loading area administration auditorium entry vestibule
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INTER-CHANGE = interaction + exchange
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movement
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thoughts
buyer vendor admin visitor
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five senses surroudings
contrast unconditioned market + outdoor structure
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restaurant market administration
site geometry
inter-change growth conditioned market
unconditioned market
CH ICAG O FARMERS MARK ET C HI C AGO, I L The design concept of this Farmers Market is based on inter-change – interaction and exchange. Movement and contrast are the basis for inter-change to occur. The angular form of the building is inspired by movement and the anomalous site geometry. The landscaping and program facilitates movement across the site, especially from Halsted Street to Clybourn and Ogden Avenues. The green roof was made habitable, rendering the building multipurpose and useful throughout the day. The gradual increase in the roof height suggests growth, while the bridge underpasses between the conditioned spaces aid two contrasting inter-change moments, linking the different market spaces. The steel framing structure of the Farmers Market consists of wide flange shapes, open web steel joists and non-bearing curtain walls. The columns are set back behind the wall plane to reinforce the notion of contrast. The structure is exposed only on the interior with ‘softer’ wood finishes, whereas the exterior is clad with metal panels. © S A RA H BE N G CH U LI M
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roof detail
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heart of complex
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E LLIO T DO NNE LLE Y YO U TH C ENTER RETROFI T C HI C AGO I L
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The new addition to the Elliot Donnelley Youth Center acts as the nerve center and heart of the complex. In order to achieve space and energy efficiency, this glazed ‘beacon of light’ allows vast amounts of natural light in to illuminate the existing dark interior spaces. The spatial relationship of these separate buildings is enhanced with the addition of this lynch-pin which ties everything together. A double skin facade supported by steel trusses is employed for this glass box, as well as adjustable glass louvers which promote natural ventilation. The new addition also houses the new entrance of the youth center and the multipurpose space that is designed for the performing arts.
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RE INF O RCE D CO NCRE TE HI GH RI SE HOTEL C HI C AGO, I L
Situated just north of the Chicago River, this angled tower has facades corresponding to specific views of the neighboring Odgen Plaza, the north branch of the Chicago River, East Illinois Street and Lake Michigan. This hotel is 36 storys tall with 598 guest rooms, with Double-Double, Queen and King room types available. The hotel features include an outdoor roof top garden, gym, business amenities, restaurants, cocktail lounges, ballrooms, retail and a water feature on the lobby level.
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The design concept of this intermodal transportation station is to bridge the different communities in the Roseland area. This complex will serve as a new focal point on 95th Street and destination for the area, making it more than just an intemodal transportation station. The two main components of this building interlock with each other, forming a central courtyard that symbolically anchors the building to the site. train station interior view
courtyard view
9 5 TH /DAN RYAN CTA RED LI NE STATI ON C HI C AGO, I L
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transit roof
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residential bus train
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MECHANICAL ROOM STORAGE
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A COMMON AREA
Pilsen revitalized!
TO GYM
a new catalyst for growth, interaction & enlightenment
3rd floor TO KITCHEN/DINING
live play
work
views
connections
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P I L S E N INTE RNATIO NAL RE LATIO NS CO LLEGE D ORMI TORY C HI C AGO, I L © S A RA H BE N G CH U LI M
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vertical interaction
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dorms guest rooms commuters’ lounge
roof top garden multipurpose areas
entry cafe lounge bicycle storage admin office mailboxes service area
This 8-storey dormitory was designed to fully explore the concept of interaction, in sync with its campus plan - to revitalize Pilsen and make the Pilsen International Relations College a new catalyst for growth, interaction and enlightenment. The horizontal and vertical interaction of volumes creates interesting spaces for different types of interactions, either for the entire floor or the p particular unit. The atrium in the he middle has a transparent media facade, along with wood finish interior. A commuters' lounge is included on the second floor of this concrete structure building, cladded with metal panels coated with titanium dioxide.
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