initial thesis concept model: bldg as vessel
CARBON COASTLINES institute for ecological design innovation
HANCOCK FIELD STATION outdoor education + retreat center
ALPINE NEST mountain architecture prototyping
DEVELOPING DISTRICTS mountain architecture prototyping
CRADLE furniture design
view fr f om tunnel looking south
PRIMARY DRAINAGE PATH [SLOW | SPREAD | SINK]
RESIDE [CAMPERS]
EARTH AIR HEAT EXCHANGER [EAHX] [BERRIE COMPLEX]
EARTH SHELTERING
COMPOST
[BERRIE NORTH]
[CENTRALIZED CATCHMENT SYSTEM]
GRAVITY FED WATER SUPPLY [BIOFILTERED FROM SOUTH CAMP]
CATCH
[REMOTE BIOSAND FILTER]
STAFF
[PERMANENT]
PERCH
[LIGHT-WEIGHT PREFAB STRUCTURE]
NEST
[PERMANENT CLUSTERS]
BIOSWALES
FILTER
[STORMWATER RUNOFF | 100 YR FLOOD]
GABION WALLS BIO-FILTER [LIVING MACHINE] +
HARVEST
[WATER | ENERGY | FOOD]
PHOTOVOLTAICS [PASSIVE PUMPING | SUPPORTING HABITAT DIVERSITY]
TOTAL ENERGY GENERATION 19,732 kWh/yr
+
FOOD PRODUCTION
STAFF
[SEASONAL]
CONFLUENCE FLOOD TRIBUTARY AREA APPROX. 18.5 ACRES 2.2 MILLION GALLONS OF STORMWATER DRAIN THROUGH SITE/YR
[INDICATES TEACHING SPACE] 30’ 15’
120’ 60’
DEVELOPING DISTRICTS springfield, or
fall 2013
enhancing the existing identity of downtown springfield
This project, completed in collaboration with Nicole Ghiselli and Regan Greenhill, aimed to address specific design issues presented by Springfield cities officials to the sustainable cities initiative (sci). throughout the course of the term, my team worked closely with the city of Springfield, Oregon to establish realistic short term and long term goals as a tool to gain momentum and support within the community as well as from prospective developers. The studio encompassed elements of planning, urban design, architecture, and landscape architecture and sought to enhance the existing infrastructure and character of the city through the development of potential districts that were identified during the analysis phase.
business sprout! incubator city hall HOUSING FOOD
ARTS
CBD
transportation ltd hub
EXISTING STRENGTHS
RIVER
performing the royal bldg arts current district identities housing
condos
CATALYTIC PROJECTS BY DISTRICT
river
hotel
civic industrial
ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN COMPLETE BUILD OUT
livework
livework
INDUSTRIAL
MILL PLAZA
While a large range of scales were addressed within this project, a specific focus provided by the city was on establishing flexible public plaza space that represented Springfield’s history and future identity. Mill Plaza, visible at the entrance of the city and acting as a transition space between main street and the riverfront, was crucial in both representing Springfield accurately and acting as an early catalyst project to attract developers and spark growth. Interactive water features, a strampitheater (accessible amphitheater), both affordable and market rate housing, mixed-use commercial and retail developments are among the strategies we employed to ensure that the plaza attracted people of all demographics at all times of day.
view of mill plaza along main st.
Additional proposed projects within the vicinity were a parking structure, a hotel supported by retail, and a public boardwalk for accessibility to the nearby Willamette river.
view of promenade from mill plaza to island park
activity diagrams
5TH STREET library + market
As a connection between all districts in Springfield, we envisioned 5th Street as a multi-use highly active street with pockets of activity and a variety of store fronts or setbacks.
The housing district from the north filters into the food and arts/civic district. To anchor these districts, and provide a catalyst project to jump-start the area, we designed the library connected to a market hall. The shared vestibule allows for patrons to experience both districts under one roof.
The Central Business District, expanding east to west, will bring in mixed-use offices and retailers to add more investment opportunities within downtown. Connecting to the River district is the Mill Race and adjacent trails. To provide pockets of activities we encouraged setbacks for restaurants and other retail space with seating or displays along the sidewalk. Two plazas, Civic Plaza and Mural Plaza, would be enhanced to make them functioning and enjoyable spaces.
view of market + new library
ALPINE NEST eden, ut
fall 2015
mountain architecture prototyping This compact ski cabin strives to express the ethos of its users, climate, and context through a series of socially and environmentally sustainable strategies. Situated at 8400’, the structure explores the role of an off-grid alpine architecture. Utilizing passive solar, daylighting, and water conservation strategies, the cabin can remain nearly self-sufficient for up to six inhabitants year round. The slender footprint allows for optimal daylighting in addition to maximized views and southern solar exposure. Situated at the hinge of the plan is the hearth which encompasses all active and passive systems. At the center of activity, the thermal mass of the hearth not only heats the space, but also conserves water through an integrated snow melt system and stores energy from the on site photovoltaics. The hyper insulated enclosure system provides a hospitable refuge for those using the cabin during the winter season, while allowing for a direct connection to the outdoors in the warmer months through the use of a retractable NanaWall system and passive ventilation through north facing skylights.
ORIENT
ENTER
GRADE
EXTRUDE
VAULT
SHAPE
SHADE
COMPOSTING TOILET
ENTRY
BEDROOM SEATING / STORAGE / SLEEPING NOOK SOAKING TUB OPEN TO BELOW
HEARTH
SHOWER
LIVING SPACE
SAUNA [SWEATING SPACE]
BUNKS
LARGE STORAGE SHELVES
1
HEARTH
ENTRY LEVEL SCALE: 1/8" = 1' - 0" DINING [TABLE STORED UNDER BUNKS] KITCHEN OPERABLE NANO-WALL
SOLAR PANELS
DINETTE
GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1/8" = 1' - 0"
1
SOUTHWEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8" = 1' - 0"
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8" = 1' - 0"
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