Unstrip: Redesigning the Suburban Strip Mall

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un s t r i p stephanie cooper | 2012-2013 | stannard studio

redesigning

the

suburban

strip

mall



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un s t r i p redesigning

the

suburban

strip

mall

stephanie cooper cal poly san luis obispo architecture 5th year thesis 2012-2013 stannard studio


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chal lenge

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environment

problem

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progress

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approach

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program

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context location

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site images

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history

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demographics

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site context

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transportation

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site sensory

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zoning

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building codes

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climate data

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design strategies

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air & water

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flora & fauna

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carbon calculation

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explorat ion precedent studies

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tab le of conte nts

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process

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design

vellum

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design principles

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first iterations

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march review

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form revision

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development

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final design

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model images

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energy modeling

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conclusion energy analysis

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final show

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bibliography

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image credits

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Slums m a y w e ll b e breeding g roun d s o f c ri me, b ut mi d d l e c l a s s suburb s a re i n c u b a t o r s o f apathy an d d el i r i u m . - C yri l C onnol l y


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16% 34% 50%

rural urban

suburban

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Imagine the typical suburban dream:

lives in suburban areas. With a U.S.

single family home on a cul-de-sac,

population of about 282 million people

with a large irrigated lawn, occupied by

in 2000, this means over 141 million

a nuclear family with 1.86 children (the

Americans reside in the suburbs.2 As the

American average)1, and a husband

population grows, so does its demand

that takes one of the two family cars to

for more and more land area to feed

work every morning. Since the 1950s,

the American addiction to suburban

this suburban lifestyle has taken the

sprawl. According to the USDA forest

United States by storm, and drastically

service, an average of 6,000 acres of

influenced the lives of most Americans

open space is lost everyday, often to

both directly and indirectly. However,

development.3 This means in the next

the idealistic image that once sparkled

nine days, the amount of destroyed

in the eyes of post-war citizens is

open space and new construction in

unrealistic

Americans.

the U.S. will occupy an area about the

Suburban districts, and the commercial

size of Seattle. Horizontal development

centers that support them, must be

on this scale is not sustainable, and is

redesigned into a more sustainable

damaging to our earth. In fact, if every

and socially friendly entity in order

person on the planet were to live like

to properly address the problems

the average American, we would need

and context of the modern world.

6.5 to 7 earths in order to provide

for

today’s

the resources, waste management, As of 2000, over half of the United States

and energy to support the world’s 9


population.4 Suburban districts require

them is not always the best option.

larger amounts of energy in order

Instead, in order to accommodate

to support their diluted structure.

the growing population, it makes

A study by the Energy Information

more sense to instead intensify what

Administration found that while the

has already been developed and

average

consumed

create spaces that are adapted to

85.3 million btu per year, the average

the problems of the modern world.

suburban household consumed 108.6

This includes greater housing density,

million btu, the highest of any district

mixed-use projects, and

type.5 This can be explained by several

alternative methods of transportation.

city

household

usage of

aspects of suburban life. For example, 100

However, this proposition should not

hours commuting to work each year,

be adapted only to residences. No

resulting in huge amounts of energy

suburban district can survive without

expended through gasoline.6 Also,

adequate retail support. Residents in

detached suburban homes often have

these sprawling areas need the food,

greater square footages per person,

house wares, and other materials in

making them harder to heat and cool.

order to sustain their lifestyle, and

Americans

spend

more

than

can no longer get them from the

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Yet suburban districts cannot simply

dense urban centers which become

reverse the development that has taken

farther and farther away. Out of this

place. The acres of paved parking lots,

necessity, the strip mall and the big

miles of roads, and thousands of homes

box store were born. Traditionally,

and strip malls have already left their

commercial suburban landscapes are

mark on the soil, and while reclaiming

dominated by these iconic figures, and


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1 it is estimated that 65,840 strip malls

or

megastores.

exist in the United States today.7 Why

attempt to sell everything and anything

are these two commercial models so

that an individual could need all in

popular? For the strip mall, “all the

one establishment, making them the

shops face a parking lot and there is no

ultimate “one-stop-shop.” However,

common space inside the building, thus

there are several drawbacks to the

increasing rentable space and allowing

perceived efficiency provided by strip

customers to move directly from their

malls and big box stores. The traditional

cars to the store of their choice, which

design of suburban commercial spaces

fits the habits of people with little time

fails at three types of relationships

and a particular product in mind.”8 To

found in architecture; the relationship

a developer or property owner, this

between

model appears to be ideal because

between users and the building itself,

maximizing rentable space increases

and the relationship between the

the potential profit made from the land

building and the context into which it

they own. To the consumer, this also

is built. Consideration for these three

appears to be an ideal model since it

interactions is usually thrown aside

allows for the least amount of shopping

due to economic stresses, or simply

time in order to purchase the goods

following routine design practices.

users,

These

the

structures

relationship

they desire from the store that they are familiar with. This is also seen in big

1. The Relationship Between Users

box stores, also known as supercenters

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in general, place little concern over

a shopkeeper on the first floor of a

the interactions between users of

building and the tenants above. Those

buildings.

is

occupying a certain residential area

placed solely on convenience to the

do not have the same proximity to

user. Suburban areas were developed

amenities that other populations may

first for sprawled housing, bringing

be using. Without these interactions,

with

completely

it is much harder for individuals

dependent on the automobile to

living in a suburban context to meet

transport them to work and school.

others and cross-pollinate thoughts

Retail areas were then developed

and ideas. Simple social interactions

for these suburban districts with this

like these may be pre-meditated in

dependence as a driving design factor.

suburban areas today, but do not

Instead,

them

a

residents

premium

occur naturally due to the architecture On the surface, this is an excellent

that has been built within them.

design decision. Original design of

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the suburban commercial center was

These small lost social interactions have

based on the technology and context

even placed larger social gatherings at

present back when they were first

risk. According to a study done on Wal-

developed. However, this traditional

Mart, one of the most controversial

design approach has had significant

supercenters,

social consequences. By relying so

gained a Wal-Mart had fewer non-profit

heavily on the automobile, the simple

groups and social capital-generating

interaction of passing people on the

associations (such as churches, political

street has been eliminated. There

organizations, and business groups)

are no longer interactions between

per capita than those that did not.�

“communities

that


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pa rki ng l o t t yp ol og i es

Diagrams courtesy of: ReThinking a Lot: The Design and Culture of Parking, by Eran Ben-Joseph

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1 These communities also experienced

on entry, egress, size, and number of

low voter turnouts and general apathy

spaces. Also, the number of spaces

for social functions.9 Loss of small

required

daily interactions can lead to greater

reflecting only the peak usages of

consequences, ones that take years

these areas instead of the average

to surface, and are difficult to remedy.

daily usage, leading to more and

is

constantly

growing,

more paving and loss of usable area.10 2. The Relationship Between Users

Furthermore, current surface lot design

and the Building

rarely focuses on the relationship

One of the most prominent aspects of

between the building it is servicing

a suburban commercial space is the

and the lot itself. Most surface lots are

parking lot. It is seen as a necessary

simply dropped in front of strip malls

addition to the site in order to

and big box stores.11 While this allows

accommodate the mentioned suburban

them to be easily accessed by the

dependence on the automobile. Even

passing motorist, they can obscure and

with

overpower the architecture behind.

an

ever-growing

population,

drastic changes in cities and building design, and advances in technology,

Consideration

the basics of typical parking lot design

transitions

have not changed since the 1950s.10

transportation, whether it is automotive,

Design and consideration is rarely

pedestrian, or public, is jeopardized.

encouraged. If it is, focuses solely

The majority of users approach by car:

for

from

how their

the method

user of

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driving along the road towards the site,

deserts of Arizona to the mountains

parking in the large blacktop area in

of Washington, use the same basic

front, exiting their vehicles, and finally

storefront design, with a common

approaching the building on foot. It is

material such as stucco lining the

the final approach that leaves something

exterior. The difference between strip

to be desired. Once out of their

mall

vehicle, users approach the building

their contrasting locations around the

by walking over a sprawling, alienating,

country, and the world. This general

unsustainable, and unsightly parking lot

model is efficient for the designers

black top. This approach does not give

and the corporations that oversee

the structure a significant impression,

the development structures, because

and the user does not receive a

using the same planning from site to

substantial architectural experience.

site eliminates the cost of new design.

structures is minimal, despite

This falls significantly short of what suburban commercial areas could be.

a. Environment Unfortunately,

efficiency

stops

at cost. These suburban centers are

3. The Relationship Between the

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the

Building and its Context

not designed in symbiosis with their

Strip malls and supercenters show very

environmental context, causing them to

little change in design throughout

consume and waste massive amounts

the

of

of energy, water, and other resources.

climate, surroundings, culture, and

Because they are designed without the

community needs, the basic layout

environment in mind, the majority of

stays exactly the same. For example,

these suburban commercial structures

strip malls everywhere, from the driest

rely

United

States.

Regardless

on

brute-force

environmental


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1 control of the building’s interior. This

solar

shading,

means using unsustainable, inefficient

of

HVAC systems that attempt to control

cost savings could grow even more.

photovoltaics,

and the

incorporation energy

and

the interior environment with little help from the architecture around them.

b. Community

In fact, over 60% of the commercial

As mentioned previously, supercenters

floor space in the United States is

and strip malls unintentionally create

serviced by inefficient, packaged air-

negative social impacts. Much of this

conditioners and heat pumps.12 Even by

could be avoided if more consideration

adding a simple retrofit to the existing

was given to the needs of the community

system which allows more flexible

surrounding the developing suburban

control, these commercial buildings

area, and the site of the development

can reduce their energy usage up to

itself. Existing and projected pedestrian

35%.12 This is without any architectural

paths, demographics of the surrounding

modifications.

suburban

neighborhoods, and lacking nearby

sites were designed with sustainable

amenities are all examples of community

architectural practices in mind such

context that most existing suburban

as

commercial structures do not address.

daylighting,

If

these

natural

ventilation,

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“Increased land area, coupled with population declines of many central cities, resulted in an overall decline in metropolitan density between 1950 and 2000.� - U.S. Census Bureau

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progre ss

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Fortunately, the attraction to suburbs

use and higher density buildings in

seems to be on the decline. For

suburban cities was conducted by

the first time since the early 1900s,

the South Bay Cities Council, a group

America’s largest cities are growing

of cities in the southwestern part of

at a faster rate than their suburban

Los Angeles County. The study came

counterparts. Today’s young adults

to several conclusions about how to

are delaying marriage, childbearing,

implement urban principles in suburban

homeownership, and other activities

areas.

that draw individuals to the suburban

transportation use can be improved by

lifestyle. This growing demographic

concentrating many activities instead

prefers

of just creating additional housing

the

freedom

of

renting,

For

example,

alternative

proximity to job opportunities, and

density.

Revamping existing high-

public transit found in urban centers.13

traffic corridors into boulevard-type streets increases pedestrian traffic and

The transition of public interest from

can alleviate harsh traffic conditions.14

suburban to urban lifestyle has not

The study also provided strategies for

gone unnoticed. There are suburban

increasing suburban density, such as

municipalities that have realized that

focusing on the mix of businesses and

the status quo of design and planning

services and finding and strengthening

of their districts must change, and have

the center aspect of these districts.

begun to take action. In 2007, a study focusing on the adaptation of mixed-

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these buildings, new and updated

leave this land available for other

technologies are being developed

uses, such as gardens and parks.15

to change the way Americans think

Alternatively, some cities have decided

about parking and transportation. One

to tackle the dependence on the car

of these technologies is automated

altogether, and offer areas where bikes

parking systems. These systems use

can be rented on an hourly basis and

hydraulic lifts and sliding platforms

deposited at several locations within

to store cars in a vertical orientation,

the city. These developments could

instead of horizontal. These lifts can

put a much different facade on the

accommodate anywhere from only

commercial strips of American suburbs

a few cars, or cover entire floors of a

today, and help remedy the constant

building with parking. By eliminating

need of American cities to spread

the need for ramps, internal roads,

horizontally by offering alternatives,

and other means of egress found in

both in building and method. Any

parking lots and structures, automated

these ideas could be a launching point

parking systems significantly reduce

for suburban cities nationwide. But

the amount of land area used and

there is still much more to be done.


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a c t iv at i ng sp ace s w i t h lay e rs o f u se o ld m o de l

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n e w m o de l 5 min

30 m in

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appro ach

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The icons of suburbia, the strip mall

many different users, ranging from the

and supercenter, must be re-defined

10-minute user who quickly purchases

in a more modern, communal, and

an item from the retail space, all the way

sustainable context. To accomplish

to residents, who occupy the space for

this, the three relationships in which

several hours per day and call it their

existing suburban commercial centers

home. These “layers of use” prevent the

fail

between

building from becoming socially stale

users of a building, between users

by constantly encouraging discovery

and

of new uses within the same structure.

(the the

relationships building,

and

between

the building and its context) must all

be

from

addressed

an

and

architectural

remedied

To support the “layers of use,” new

standpoint.

suburban developments must also re-examine how the transition from

Social

interactions

users

transportation to building is associated

can be reformed through activating

with commercial spaces. With such a

the space with people. A building

diverse group of users, it is beneficial

with

programs

to provide a range of parking solutions

encourages visitors of many different

for different types of users in order to

types, at many times of day. Possible

eliminate some required space. This

programs include: retail, office space,

can also positively affect the transition

community functions, green space, and

between

residences. This type of building has

building, by offering alternatives to a

several

between

mixed-use

transportation

and

the

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sea of asphalt just dropped in front of a

can also encourage public interaction,

supercenter. Playing with new parking

incorporation

typologies can also make it possible

practices in the designs they desire,

to avoid the massive surface parking

and a healthier and more active

lot. In fact, anything on this large of a

lifestyle. Choosing a location near

scale should be re-examined. Spaces

major

designed at a human scale, both

is also crucial, in order to facilitate

horizontally and vertically, are more

alternative modes of transportation,

comfortable for the user. This comfort

and decrease the suburban reliance

may even foster more social interaction.

on the automobile. Proximity to public

public

of

more

sustainable

transportation

lines

transportation alone helps place the Adaptation to the site surroundings,

development within the context of

both

cultural,

the community by placing it into the

is of utmost importance for this

framework of existing infrastructure.

environmental

and

project. This includes adopting known responding

The ultimate goal of this project is to

to existing traffic and use patterns,

be an example of densification and

and determining what is needed from

re-imagination of the cornerstone of

the

Also,

suburban retail by addressing today’s

showcasing the importance of green

problems of stainability, sprawl, and

spaces in commercial developments

dependence

sustainable

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principles,

surrounding

community.

on

the

automobile.


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public retail

community

2 space types ~7,500 sf total

2 community spaces

storefront / display

stockroom and/or kitchen

breakroom

2,800 sqf teen center & lounge

lockers & equip. rental

quiet rooms & recreation rooms

1,500 sqf performing/ gathering space

plaza/park

green space

outdoor ampitheater

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private

sports area

2 green space typeologies rentable pea path

office suites

backstage storage

6 office suites ~14,200 sf total

reception

24 residential units 11 studio units studio, 1 bed, 2 bed

rooftop garden

open office floorplan

breakroom & conference

7 onebedroom units

6 twobedroom units


restrooms

parking

connection to green space

restrooms

pro gram

1 space / 200sqf ~38 spaces

parking

1 space / 35 sqf ~122 spaces

per gardena municipal code: ~255 spaces

storage & tech

restrooms

parking

housing office

laundry

gym / lounge

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parking

1 space / 300 sqf ~47 spaces

parking

2 spaces/unit 48 spaces 33


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los angeles c o u n ty, c a

g a rd e n a , c a

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locat io n

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site

The site is located in Gardena, which is

ideal for the introduction of a mixed-

part of Los Angeles county in California.

use structure into the community. Also,

After searching through several lots

while Gardena has plans to incorporate

within the county, this one was chosen

denser, mixed use site in the future, this

due to its proximity to many different

flat neighboorhood is in dire need of an

types of building zones, making it

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view of grassy area in sout hwest sect ion

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sit e view of car lot for lease on site

view from t he center of t he site

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view from intersect ion view over looking site from across street

site site area

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Tongva Indians (also known as Gabriello

16,000 acres of this land was then

Indians) first settled in the area now

bought by Union Army Major General

known as Gardena. In 1784, a Spanish

William Starke Rosecrans in 1869,

soldier named Juan Jose Dominguez

and

was

plot,

In early settlement stages, Gardena

including the area of today’s Gardena,

became known for its fields of berries,

for

and

granted his

a

43,000

military

achievements.16

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acre

termed

was

“Rosecrans

nicknamed

Rancho.”

“Berryland.”16

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After the fall of the berry industry, other manufacturers took an interest The berry industry began to suffer

in

after

turned

Foods. Today, Gardena is known as

to other enterprises. The City of

“the Freeway City,” due to the 4 major

Gardena was officially incorporated

freeways that border all sides. The city’s

in 1930 to receive tax benefits.16

motto is “the City of Opportunity.”16

19 00 - 1 97 0

1 9 7 0 -to d a y

WWI,

so

Gardena

Gardena,

most

notably

Nissin

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100%

4% 80 + 15 % 60 - 79

6% other

14%

$65,000 +

19%

hispanic 75%

27 %

40 - 59 yrs

35%

24%

$35,000 $65,000

25%

31%

african american

50%

28 %

20 - 39 yrs

caucasian

26 %

0 - 19 yrs

asian or pacific islander

$1 - $15,000

ag e

ra c e

in c o m e

$15,000 $34,000

25%

26%

20%

0%

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po p u l a t i o n o f ga rde n a : 59, 000

ge n de r ga rd ena 5 3.1% u.s.

language 20 . 3 % ot h er t han engl ish s poke n in h ome

48.1% male female 51.9%

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100%

75%

22 %

utilities

8%

7 % public

bachelor’s degree or higher

10% professional

12%

8%

16 . 5 %

asoc. degree

25 %

50%

some college, no degree

25 %

25%

0%

48

high school graduate + equivalency

industry & manufacturing

18 . 5 % education & health

20%

retail, arts & entertainment

20 %

27%

educa t io n

occu pa t io n

some high school or less

carpool

81%

drove alone

other

commute


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persons per s q u a re m ile

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7, 895

g a rd e n a

l os an g e le s

av e rag e co mmu t e

26 mins

g ard e n a

25 min s

u n it e d st at e s

g ard e n a

47.6%

2.73 persons per hou se h old

u . s.

66.1%

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site

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2

main streets bus routes freeways LA metro green l ine airports

110

1. hawt horne municipal 2. los angeles internat ional (LAX)

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4000

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site se nso ry

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zo nin g

2

h i g h d e n s i ty re s i d e n t i a l med i u m d e n s i ty re s i d e n t i a l si n g l e f a mi l y h o u s i n g h i g h d e n s i ty c o mme rc i a l l ow d e n s i ty c o mme rc i a l i n d u s tri a l pub l i c f a c i l i t i e s al l e y p a rk w a y mix e d u s e 65


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0 ft

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2

o c c u pa n c y assembly (A): auditoriums, theaters, stadiums business (B): offices, laboratories, higher education facilities mercantile (M): stores for the display

h e igh t zo ning restri ct i ons: a maximum of

and sale of merchandise residential (R): homes, apartment buildings, and hotels 20

2.5 stories, not to exceed 35 feet while

type of c o n st r u c t io n

100 feet from a residential zone, and not to exceed 45 feet if distance from a residential zone is greater than 100 feet.18 ex is t in g FAR: 0.5 c ons t r uct i on

l i m i ts:

California’s

codes allow for a type three building constructed

from

typ e

3:

type

3

non-combustable

18

treated

buildings exterior

have walls

and major interior elements of any material

permitted

by

the

code.11

wood

fire retardant treated wood framing

up to five stories, typically sitting

shall be permitted within exterior wall

atop a garage or concrete slab.19

assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.20 67


f i re fire re s i s t a n c e rat ing requi re m e n t s ( h r s ) : construction type

type 3 A

B

building element structural frame

1

e gre ss

bearing walls exterior

2

2

interior

1

1/HT

to an exit should be as direct as

nonbearing walls

varies

varies

possible,

floor construction

1

0

roof construction

1

0

the

path

or

passageway

with

pathways

leading widening

as occupants move closer to the exit all exit stairways must lead to an exit

limitation of size may be exceeded if the building is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system

passageway, exit court, or public way

fire walls are required to have a fire-resistance rating sufficient to prevent the spread of fire from one part of the building to another

refuge outside of the building, such as an

all openings in fire walls are restricted to a certain percentage of the wall length and must be protected20 68

all exits must discharge to a safe place of exit court or public way at ground level exit

doors

a

means

in

the

provide of

direction

access

egress, of

exit

to

swinging travel20


2 a c c e ssibil it y facilities to

should

those

wheelchair

be

confined and

the

accessible to

a

ambulatory

accessible ramps consist of walking surfaces with a maximum slope of 1:20, marked crossings at vehicular roadways,

clear

floor

space

at

accessible elements, access aisles, ramps, curb ramps, and elevators facilities should be identifiable to the blind. use raised lettering, audible warning signals, and textured surfaces to indicate stairs or hazardous openings

trave l d istan c e

circulation spaces should be adequate

distance

for

sprinkler

public facilities should have fixtures

protection, and 200 feet without22

designed for persons with disabilities21

exit is

access 250

feet

travel with

fire

comfortable

movement

and

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environment


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ps ychrom e tric ch art january february march

ja

relative humidity

april

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may

a

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july august

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high thermal mass night ushed

dry-bulb temperature (deg F)

high thermal mass

passive heating

natural ventilation cooling

comfort zone

wind protection of outdoor spaces

humidity ratio

december

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3

N 10°

330

30

20° 30° 40°

300

5 june may & july

50°

7

60°

6

6

70° 5

7

80° 4 3

W

apr & aug

8 2

1

12

11

10

9

mar & sept feb & oct jan & nov dec

240

120

150

210 S

su n pa t h d ia gr a m 73


w i nd rose s (m/s) de cem ber

marc h

5%

3%

10%

6% 15%

9% 20%

12%

5.4 +

3.3 - 5.4

1.8 - 3.3

0.5 - 1.8

5.4 +

3.3 - 5.4

1.8 - 3.3

0.5 - 1.8

1.8 - 3.3

0.5 - 1.8

5.4 +

5.4 +

3.3 - 5.4

3.3 - 5.4

1.8 - 3.3

1.8 - 3.3

0.5 - 1.8

ju ne

se p t e mb e r

0.5 - 1.8

3.3 +

74

3.3 +

8%

7%

16%

14%

24%

21%

32%

28%

1.8 - 3.3

0.5 - 1.8

5.4 + 5.4 + 3.3 - 5.4

3.3 - 5.4


3

90 80 70 60 50 40

66

66

67

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Feb

Mar

Apr May

74 59

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70 50

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Jul

Average High

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average Low

te mp e ratu re 4.5 4

3

32-70 degrees f

3.91

3.5

h e a t in g plo t

3.26

2.5 2

2.22

2.09

1.5 1

1.19

0.5

0.76

0 Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

0.22 0.07 0.05 0.02 0.16 0.62 May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

70-75 degrees f 75-100 degrees f

rain f a l l

h u mid it y 75


diagrams cour t esy of climat e consult ant sof tware

76

s k yl i ghts

p la n t m a t e r ia ls

S m al l wel l- insulated sky l i ghts can

use

re d u c e dayt ime l i ght i ng e n e rgy

o n t h e we s t f a c e , to s h a d e t h e

an d c o ol ing loads

s tru c tu re

plant

materials,

especially


3

d esign strate gie s

d iagrams courtesy of cl imate consul tant software

ou td oo r sp ace s sunny

wind-protected

ou t d o o r

ro o f & o ve r h a n gs a

low

pitched

ro o f

with

wide

spac es c a n extend l iving are a s i n

o ve rh a n g s w o rk s we l l i n te mp e ra te

cool we at her cond i t i o n s

c l i ma te s 77


site

78


air & wate r

3

w a t e r sh e d da t a natural waterway man-made waterway watershed boundaries

a ir qu a l it y overall air quality:

1.1/10

carbon monoxide:

1.1/10

ozone:

7.0/10

pm10:

2.7/10

pm2.5:

1.2/10

sulfur dioxide:

4.7/10

nitrogen dioxide:

1.3/10

all numbers measured as 0 being barely breathable air, and 10 being

N 0 ft

6000

12000

outstanding quality. by this measure, Gardena has very poor air quality. 79


deergrass (muhlenbergia rigens)

california brittlebrush (encelia californica)

fairy duster desert lavender

(calliandra

(hyptis emoryi)

eriophylla)

coast live oak (quercus agrifolia)

california fuschia (epilobium canum)

80


f lora & f au na

3

gopher snake house sparrow (passer domesticus)

(pituophis catenifer)

west coast lady (vanessa annabella)

virginia opossum (didelphis viginiana) california ground squirrel western toad

(otospermophilus beecheyi)

(anaxyrus boreas)

81


p red i cte d f a c i l i t y c ha r a c te ri s t i cs g ro s s f l o o r sp a c e t y p e a re a ( s f ) O t her

10,000

Office

55,000

Retail

35,000

to t a l g ro s s f l o o r a re a

100,000

target

median building

energ y p e r f o r m a n c e r a t i n g

100

50

e n e rg y re d u c t i o n ( % )

75

0

sourc e e n e rg y u s e i n t e n s i t y (kBtu/sf/yr)

41

164

sit e e n e rg y u s e i n t e n s i t y (kBtu/sf/yr)

14

58

total annua l s o u rc e e n e rg y ( k B t u )

4,094,686

16,378,744

total an n u a l s i t e e n e rg y ( k B t u )

1,440,564

5,762,255

total a n n u a l e n e rg y c o s t ( $ )

$ 42,664

$ 170,656

C O 2 - e q e m issions (metric tons/year)

119

477

CO 2 - e q em i s s i o n s red uc t i o n (% )

75%

0%

p red i cte d energ y use

pred icted e m i s s i o n s

82


c arb on calculat ion t o t a l s q uare fe e t :

100,000

s t o r ie s a b o ve g r ad e :

2

s t o r ie s b e lo w g r ad e :

0

s y s te m t yp e : e co re g io n : e x is t i n g v e g e t a t i o n t yp e : in s t a l le d v e g e t a t io n t yp e :

3

wood mediterranean california previously developed shrubland

la n d s c a p e d is t u r b e d ( sf) :

75,000

la n d s c a p e in s t al le d ( sf) :

30,000

ap p roximate n et e mb od i ed CO 2 f or t hi s proj ect i s

2,297 metric tons 83


4

exploration

84


85


s trip weave architect: teal architects location: halifax, nova scotia, canada competition year: 2012

concept: this building weaves together

competition: “strip appeal:

the two most important parts of community: people and nature.

reinventing the strip mall”

“carpet-like” roof garden with native

place: first

86

A

edible species connects the street

program: library, restaurant/bar, small

side with a park behind, creating a

retail boutiques, modular residential

physical connection between people

units, an office suite, underground &

and nature. A range of programs are

carriage parking, roof green space

included modularly, and use some

consisting

of the existing strip mall structure.

of

local

edible

plants


pre ceden t

4

87


88


pre ceden t

4

[OVER]f i l l concept: this project aims to reinvent the suburban strip mall into a more architect: architekton

sustainable and delightful experience,

location: tempe, arizona

while still appealing to developers

project year: 2010 competition: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art “Flip a Strip� Competition

and existing codes. analysis showed that additional retail space is often unnecessary,

so

retail

space

was

limited and mixed with other programs that would provide additional value to

program: retail spaces, office condos,

the community. all the programs are

apartments, athletic facilities, public

arranged around a central courtyard

storage facility, hydroponic roof garden

to

promote

mixing

of

activities. 89


b ryg huspro j ek t et concept:

architect: OMA

traditional

location: bryghusgrunden,

method

copenhagen, denmark

public

90

following

a

“stacked

program“

designing

mixed-use

the programs and mix them together

residential

facilities,

of

of

buildings, OMA decided to “heap”

project year: 2008 program:

instead

units,

parking,

offices, and

the

in

section,

between

creating

different

interactions

programs.

also,

danish architecture center, which has

the building straddles a busy street,

its own research facilities, auditorium,

therefore

bookstore, cafe, and conference rooms.

between the city and the waterfront.

facilitating

connections


pre ceden t

4

91


92


pre ceden t

4

g ar l a nd avenue c ent er architect: knowles blunk architecture

concept: the project was designed for the university of arkansas to provide a

location: fayetteville, ak

more aesthetically pleasing alternative

project year: 2003-2010

to the traditional parking lot, while

project area: 52,000 sf LEED: silver

also linking the parking and retail spaces. a central courtyard is created when the three different programs

program: large parking facility, college

are placed on site, creating an area

bookstore, retail spaces, outdoor space

for social gathering and interaction. 93


l i brary + res t a u r a n t + mu l t i funct i o na l sp a c e architect: BOB361 architects

green bank of the dender river and the

location: dendermonde, belgium

main road of dendermonde. BOB361

project year: 2003-2010

architects wished to connect these two

project area: 6,300 sqm (68,000 sqf) budget: 8.5 million euro

94

concept: the site is located between the

elements, and activate the roof, on which they placed the parking structure. the design is intended to encourage

program: multifunctional community

more pedestrian traffic and to stimulate

space, library, and restaurant with roof-

social activity by providing new hangout

top parking and adjacent green space

spaces and easy access to the river.


pre ceden t

4

95


96


pre ceden t

4

pl ato on k unst ha l l e architect: graft architects + baik jiwon location: seoul, south korea

concept: This project was not intended to be used for entertainment purposes alone. Its programs and general design

project year: 2008-2009

principles are intended to create a

footprint: 4,150 sf

place where creative subcultures such

prefab: ace special container contractor: hyojung construction & development

as street art, fashion, programming, and club culture can gather. It is made of 28 iso cargo containers that can

be

disassembled

and

rebuilt

program: exhibitions, event hall, bar

elsewhere, representing a movement

& restaurant, artist studios, library

towards flexible architecture, much

lounge office studios, workshop room

like the flexible subcultures it houses. 97


le t e rraze arc h it ec t : studio marco piva

marco piva was able to incorporate

l o cat io n: caritĂ di villorba-treviso, it

several different uses into different floors. the first floor contains the

pro j ec t year : 2011 pro gr am: 4 star hotel, auditorium for community & cultural events, wellness center,

restaurant,

commercial

spaces,

business/office

multiple residential sizes &

98

spaces, types

retail, meeting, and office spaces, giving them easy pedestrian access and store frontage. the second floor is occupied by the 4 star hotel, and the residential housing lies on the floor above to provide privacy to its

c o n c e pt : le terraze was designed to

residents. basement parking is shared

demonstrate how an existing structure

between all the users of the building,

can be revived into a completely new

and an inner plaza, adjacent green

and useful program. by infilling an

space, and 4th floor hanging roof

existing

garden bring inhabitants together.

structural

system,

studio


pre ceden t

4

99


100


pre ceden t

4

auditorium & multifunctional building archi te ct: virai arquitectos

c o n c e p t:

the

city

of

muskiz

is

dominated by a large, ugly refinery

lo cat i on : muskiz, vizcaya, spain

to the north of the site. because of

cl i ent: municipality of muskiz

this, the building is very closed on the

projec t area: 3,500 sqm (37,700 sqf) budget: 2.5 million euro

north face, which also helps shelter from aggressive northern winds and rainstorms that occur. in contrast, the

pro gr a m : auditorium, youth space,

south face is very open, providing

business

spaces,

nice daylighting into the buildings

gallery

rooms and an enjoyable public plaza.

bars,

offices,

public

plaza

retail and

101


g la s s l o fts architect: front studio architects location: pittsburgh, pennsylvania

the

glass

designed

with

the

lofts core

were

concept

project year: 2010

of

project area: 39,000 sf

architects intentionally left portions

client: friendship development asc. contractor: sota construction services program:

several

adaptable

artist

“incompleteness.�

front

studio

unfinished, especially in the common areas, to give users more flexibility to change the building over time. this

juxtaposition

between

the

community

predictable and unpredictable allow

space, library, restaurant with rooftop

inhabitants to complete the space

dining and adjacent green space

in the ways appropriate to them.

studios,

102

concept:

multifunctional


pre ceden t

4

103


104


pre ceden t

4

ham i l t o n g r a n g e t een c ent er architect: rice+lipka architecture

centers in order to provide a space that

location: harlem, new york city

encourages social interaction. There

project area: 4,400 sf program: teen center with reception, lounge spaces, library bookshelves, performance workstations,

space, and

computer media

room

are two main spaces within the center, a transparent multi-media space and bamboo bleachers that can function either as a hangout area, or as seating for performances. Teens are drawn by the myriad of social options, and

concept: the design of this teen center

also the technology-rich environment

is left relatively open compared to other

that they can utilize and engage in. 105


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process

106


107


108


ve l lu m

p ro ce s s

5

ga t hered g l ow “Gathered

Glow”

showcases

the

in several steps. First, a mold of an

power of density and the juxtaposition

existing chair was made in order to

of functions. Alone, the small pieces

form the contoured seat. The drinking

are weak, but together, they are

straws were then trimmed to the

strong enough to support the weight

appropriate length, and hand glued

of a human. Multiple use is also a

individually. The underside of the straws

core concept of this project, and

was then ironed to both strengthen

accordingly, “Gathered Glow” is both

and flatten the bottom of the seat.

a light fixture and a seat, two different

The simple pine base is held together

functions working in harmony. Over

with wood glue. Supporting the bulk

6000 clear drinking straws form the

of the clustered straws is a perforated

seat of the chair, bonded together with

piece of pine, allowing the lighting to

simple hot glue. A monolithic pine base

shine up through the drinking straws

houses the LED lighting, which gives

to create a glow. If needed, the lights

the straw seat a warm, colorful glow.

are removable and interchangeable,

“Gathered Glow” was constructed

giving

the

piece

more

flexibility. 109


publ ic

p rivat e

publ ic v s. p rivate As with any mixed use building, the public vs. private nature of different

nature of suburban areas compared

connective c irc u la t io n

to

the

Connecting all programs to a common

distinction between public and private

line of circulation can foster interaction

is made based on horizontal distance

between different types of users, since

from busy areas, instead of vertically.

they are all using a common space.

programs

often

determines

their

position on the site. Due to the flatter

110

typical

urban

mixed

use,


d esign prin ciple s

green space

5

green spac e sun pat h

connect i v e g re e n sp ac e s

bu ild in g o r ie n t a t io n For environmental concerns orient

Like using connective circulation, green

the building on the east-west axis.

spaces could also be used to connect

Also,

different programs. This can also help

the south side will maximize the

foster the usage of the green spaces

amount

and connection with the environment.

and hopefully encourage their use.

placing of

green

daylight

spaces they

on

receive,

111


community spaces

retail

green spaces

p ro g r am pl a c e ment These diagrams were sketched to determine the best position of different programs on the site, based on the design principles shown previously and the context of the site, such as neighboring buildings and business of streets 112

residential units


first iterat ions

5

first floor

sch eme a

Scheme A was a first attempt at programs

back corner, nearest to the nearby high

context,

school. Lastly, the residential spaces

responding the bubble diagrams shown

are located at the most private areas

to the left. Retail spaces line the first

of the site, far away from the busy

floor of the busy Rosecrans Avenue.

streets and main entrances. For this

Offices circle the area above. The two

iteration, traditional surface parking

community spaces are located along

was

Van Ness street, the teen center at the

underneath

arranging in

the

response

to

different the

site

used,

with

carriage

the

residential

parking units. 113


114


5

c om merci al /re tai l o ffi ce sui te s green space

second floor

resi dent i al uni ts c om muni ty spaces

section cut

115


typical strip mall rooftop

rooftop parking

sc h e me b

116

This scheme focused on the concept

on the other street. While providing a

of rooftop parking, and adapted it to

lot more usable space to the site that

the arrangement of programs seen in

no longer was used as surface parking,

scheme a. The parking ramp entrances

this scheme relied too heavily on the

were arranged in such a way so that

roof parking as a driving design factor.

visitors could enter either from Rosecrans

Instead of a re-invention of the strip

Avenue or Van Ness Avenue, travel up

mall, the design started to be a parking

and around the building, and then exit

garage with a building underneath.


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jiglift.com

sc h e me c Scheme C, while very similar to previous iterations, began to embrace some new concepts. First, traditional surface parking on a large scale was abandoned, seeing as it was not enough of a “reinvention� the strip mall. Instead, to accommodate the high demand for car storage, an vertical, automated parking

system

was

incorporated

into the design, and aligned on the west face to provide shading 118


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119


120


5

section show model Also,

previous

iterations

did

not

showcase the amount of interaction and integration that the thesis spoke of. Before the programs were disjointed, and different types of users would have very little occasion to come in contact with one another. Large, open circulation

spaces

that

connected

multiple levels were explored in order to remedy this, and are showcased in the section model pictured here. 121


ft

0

2

4

6

8

10

2nd f l o o r Scheme C also was an attempt to explore the feeling of the residential spaces in more depth. I began to toy with the idea of a double height space, which would allow the units to have maximized access to sunlight. They

1s t f l o o r

also were designed with connected balconies that were meant to encourage interaction Unfortunately,

with

the

while

outdoors. these

units

achieved a good amount of privacy, they were hardly integrated with the other programs on site, and therefore didn’t foster any interaction between residents and other types of users. 122

s e c t i o n o f typ i c a l 1 b e d ro o m u n i t


5

123


124


5 exploring the concept of implied boundaries & connections

forming physical and visual connections in section

After the section show and february

they presented, I could achieve a

review, I decided to explore the specific

much more successful design. I re-

issues created by strip malls more in

wrote much of my thesis and decided

depth. Design explorations that I had

to focus my design on the interactions

done previously were addressing some

between users and activation of space

issues, but fell short of their potential.

in strip malls, along with environmental

By deciding what specific problems

conditions

and

parking

issues. 125


f o rm gener at ion

126

1. traditional strip mall model

2. add surface parking alternatives

5. activate the site laterally

6. continuous circulation throughout


march re vie w

3. Push buildings forward to activate the streetscape and contrast with traditional strip malls

4. densify buildings vertically

7. terrace downward to respond to nearby areas and maximize sunlighting

8. activate rooftops with green spaces and pv panels

5

127


128


top left: view of pedestrian entrance from van ness avenue bottom left: view of building from main intersection

5 first floor program diagram

section cut

129


right: view of vehicle approach along rosecrans street & motorist entrance second floor program diagram

130

The design presented in the march

due to their proximity to neighboring

review was an attempt to refine the

industrial zones, and wood was chosen

concept of connected circulation and

as a material for the more “pedestrian�

allowing more integration of different

faces, due to its organic nature and

programs. I also began to explore

warmth. Also, I wanted the materials to

use of materials. Corrugated metal

not be those that are traditionally used

was chosen for the busy street fronts

in strip mall design, such as stucco.


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s o lar rad iat io n winter solstice N

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spring/fall equinox N

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w in d ve lo c it y energy

be necessary, since a great amount

modelling was done to inform our further

of solar heat gain is made through

design development. The wind model

these

Some

basic,

preliminary

large

expanses

of

roofing.

informed me that the central green space was well protected, while the

Overall,

I

was

content

with

the

green spaces located on the southern-

general layout of the building from

most end of the site needed to be more

an environmental and site context

protected in order to be a comfortable

standpoint, but both reviewers and I

space. Solar studies notified me that

agreed that it still needed a more inspired

environmentally friendly roofs would

and inviting form to be successful. 133


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5

While the form created in the last review

was

somewhat

successful,

reviewers were concerned that it was too harsh for both pedestrians and motorists, and could be made more inviting. I began to explore the idea of a fluid form, and also rethinking what a “strip� could be. This lead me to using a mobius strip as an inspiration. These continuous strips also inspired a new way for me to think about connectivity. 135


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With the initial mobius strip inspiration, ramp slope requirements and the union of different areas of the building proved to be difficult. As the design developed, instead of adopting a pure “mobius strip� look, continuous pathways connecting all parts of the building were used to convey continuity and integration. The design was now more flexible, and could be more easily molded based on need and program. The program itself changed several times during these iterations, with each attempting to address the fine line

between

public

and

private.

This iteration also introduced the concept something traditional

of

exposed

rarely strip

structure,

incorporated mall

in

construction. 137


p h otovol taic panels l o cated on roof, and an g led s out hward

wood slats f o r s h a d i n g , a l s o possible gro w i n g a re a f o r v i nes e x p o s e d s t r u c t u re t o c o n tra s t wi t h typ i c a l s tri p ma l l c o n s tru c t i o n , a n d e n c o u r a g e a w a re n e s s of the building by the user

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least dynamic The most dynamic form is adjacent to the busy streets, with a simpler shape near the existing residential neighborhood.

form generation The structure runs continuously throughout the building, and both informs and responds to the dynamic shape.

structural system The continuous circulation paths foster interactions between different types of users, and allow all users access to the different programs.

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re ta i l / f o o d mech & p a rk i n g

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ground floor office suites

2 bed apartments

gathering space

housing office

flexible retail space

parking

restaurant / cafe

restrooms & storage

teen center lobby

mechanical space

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parking types within design

vertical p a rk i n g l i f t

me te re d p a rk i n g

d ro p -o ff a re a

The design offers many different types

center to accommodate the high traffic

of parking for the different types of

that occurs during the school day.

users. The main parking system is the

Metered parking along west rosecrans

vertical parking structure located in

is provided for the short-term users.

the center of the site, and shades most

Finally, traditional surface parking with

of the structure from the western sun.

a private driveway is provided for the

There is a drop-off area near the teen

residents only, with one space per unit. 153


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fiber c e m e nt s id ing

standing s e a m ro o f i n g

me ta l me s h

The materials chosen reflect the colors

neighborhood. The fiber cement siding

and textures found in the industrial

also provides the building with thermal

warehousing district nearby, and the

mass, which will help maintain heat in the

overall grittiness of the surrounding

southern faces during colder months.

materials

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throughout the building, in both public

concepts, such as fold-down stages and

and private areas to provide many

movable / adjustable panels. There are

opportunities for social interaction

also several common spaces located

between different types of users.

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w in d ve lo c it y Several portions of the building were

The diagram above represents the

designed so that they would shade

wind velocity found at ground level.

themselves, such as tilted glazing and

This diagram demonstrates how the

shifting upper floors a few feet toward

inner public courtyard and some of

the south. The energy model (shown

the

without shading devices) showcases

wind

some of these instances, and also

neighborhood to the south of the

where more shading may be required.

site would also offer some protection.

residential

courtyard are

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operating schedule: 12/7

done using Autodesk Vasari software.

wall construction: lightweight

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construction - typical mild climate

of the building and the export settings

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of glazing and depth of shading were

were done to showcase improvement

modified in order to minimize heat

in energy efficiency that could be

loss through glazing, but also provide

achieved by small adjustments to the

an adequate amount of lighting to

building design. For example, changing

minimize electricity used for lighting

the HVAC system from the “central VAV

fixtures. The final iteration produced

& HW heat” system to an underfloor

an energy use intensity of 45 kBtu/

air distribution system lowered the

sf/yr. According to the energy target

building’s energy use intensity from 57

analysis on page 82, a median building

to 47 kBtu/sf/yr. This second iteration

of this type and size would usually have

was then improved upon by adding

an EUI of 164 kBtu/sf/yr. This project

greater

and

aimed to operate with a 75% energy

windows, since there was a significant

reduction, meaning a target EUI of

amount of heat loss occurring through

41 kBtu/sf/yr. While the last iteration

the glazing, causing high heating loads

fell just short of that goal at 47 kBtu/

and energy use in the winter months.

sf/yr, this is a great improvement from

For the final iteration, the percentages

the typical office/mixed use building.

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Precedent Images: Teal Architects. Strip Weave. 2012. Photograph. strip-appeal.com. Web. Architeckton. [OVER]fill / Architekton. 2011. Photograph. Archdaily.com. Web. OMA Architects. Bryghusgrunden mixed use, Copenhagen / OMA. 2008. Photograph. Archdaily.com. Web. Hursley, Timothy. Garland Ave Center. N.d. Photograph. Fayetteville, AK. Http://knowlesblunckarchitecture.com. Web. Nullens, Andre. Library + Restaurant + Multifunctional Space / BOB361 Architects. 2010. Photograph. Dendermonde, Belgium. Archdaily.com. Web. Platoon. Platoon Kunsthalle. 2009. Photograph. Seoul, South Korea. Archdaily.com. Web. Studio Marco Piva. Le Terrazze. 2011. Photograph. CaritĂ Di Villorba-Treviso, Italy. Archdaily.com. Web. De Guzman, Miguel. Auditorium And Multifunctional Building / Virai Arquitectos. 2011. Photograph. Muskiz, Vizcaya, Spain. Archdaily.com. Web. Massery, Ed. Glass Lofts. 2010. Photograph. Pittsburgh. Archdaily.com. Web. Moran, Michael. Hamilton Grange Teen Center. 2012. Photograph. Harlem, New York City, New York. Archdaily.com. Web. Section 6 Images: Resolution: 4 Architecture. Hardie Panel. 2007. Photograph. West Stockbridge, MA. Web. <http://www.re4a.com/>. Corrugated Metal Siding. N.d. Photograph. Web. <http://houseroof.info/images/corrugated%20metal%20 building/2_corrugated%20metal%20building.jpg>. Lapinski, Andre. Metal Roof Done by Andre from Pro Roofing. N.d. Photograph. Lynwood, CA. Web. <http://www. proroofingnw.com/about/the-team/foremen-team/>. Mesh_Fencing_Panels1. 2012. Photograph. Web. <http://blog.graepel.ie/2012/10/4-reasons-to-choose-metal- fencing/>. Glass Movable Partition. N.d. Photograph. Zhejiang China. Web. <http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/325474491/ Glass_Movable_Partition.html>. Main. N.d. Photograph. Web. <http://www.kotobuki-seat.com/products/multipurpose-hall/fe/img/main.jpg>.

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