A pedestrian scale welcomes the street within Urban Prefab as it climbs towards the site’s interior, straying from Roosevelt Avenue. The project’s geometry is dictated by the offset at 1st Avenue, providing views down 1st and Central Avenue’s permanent view corridors. The project’s stepping gesture promotes walkability while integrating its surrounding context. The delivery system of the prefabricated, stacked module realizes this project’s form, and aims to redefine the quality of life to the urban dweller.
URBAN P R E F A B DOWNTOWN PHOENIX ZONE
DTC-GTWAY
MAX BUILDING HEIGHT 250FT LOT B SIZE NET AREA: 49,910 sq. ft GROSS AREA: 76,752 sq. ft
ALLOWABLE DENSITY MAXIMUM UNITS: 384 UNITS TOTAL UNITS: 137 UNITS ROUGHLY 36% OF ALLOWABLE DENSITY
PARKING REQUIRED PARKING: 1 REQUIRED GUEST PARKING: 3 LEVELS: 210 SPOTS
FLOOR AREA RATIO BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE: 167,175 sq. ft GROSS LOT COVERAGE: 76,752 sq. ft RATIO: 2.18
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
DOWNTOWN GATEWAY
SITE B
0
STEEL STRESS SKIN MODULAR CONSTRUCTION CLADDED IN A GALVANIZED EXTERIOR, ON TOP OF A TYPE 2 CONSTRUCTION PODIUM OF CONCRETE SLABS AND STEEL COLUMN RETAIL SPACE
DIAGRAMS
RECOGNIZING PROPER SCALE
CONCEALED CIRCULATION
in section, the project steps up and away from roosevelt, creating a pedestrian scale for the corner and streets of roosevelt and central, and maximizies density, height, and views towards the site’s back interior and corners
both vertical and horizontal circulation are blended in appendages that connect the entire project; this was done in order to preserve the views and privacy of each unit
EFFICIENCY
OUTDOOR LIVING
INTERLOCKING
each unit has direct access to green space through staggering of northern units to create terraces, and balcony insets of all others that doubles as protection from the sun
NEGATIVE SPACE
the prefabricated modules are simply staggered on top of each other during construction, ultimately saving time, money, and materials making it an efficient system both economically and ecologically
housing raised on a podium by two levels of retail along roosevelt and central, and one level along 1st recognizing the different variable of scale the west side offers. A centrally located communal courtyard is within the project’s core, and offers space for both residents and visitors
geometry in plan determined by 1st avenue to set up for best permanent view thresholds up both 1st and central avenue
15’ x 15’ grid across the site to set up for module placement
15’ x 45’ module chosen for best efficiency in width size, as well as easier variable for stacking possibility
THE STREET LEVEL
UTILIZING VIEW THRESHOLDS
GRID
MODULE DIMENSION
taking advantage of the opportune condition of the negative space created by the modules to create additional units without expending more effort or capital
to utilize the module to its full capability by avoiding redundancy, the modules interlock with each other at the corners, thus making the ceilings double as floors, and floors double as ceilings
SYSTEMS
FLATPACK OR PREFAB
stacked overlapping 6” on each side of the module to allow for systems to be easily integrated and available for all units
modules are prefabricated off site and house the most expensive components such as bathrooms and kitchens, while the negative spaces are internally configured with assembly that includes aspects like open spaces and bedrooms
PESTO’S WINE BAR
unit D with views up central avenue and the biggest patio of the unit plans, providing the feeling of a yard while enjoying the benefits of being in the city
north facade, staggered patios with views up central avenue and 1st avenue
gateway to downtown Phoenix
roundabout to control the vehicle, central coutyard view
green space intended to provide a seamless connection of indoors to out; entertaining space
ground level retail, restaurants, and courtyard to provide refuge and a place for everyone
FLOOR PLANS
UNIT PLANS
UNIT A
UNIT B2
UNIT B1
SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0”` 1 BED/1 BATH 600 sqft. + 120 sq.ft patio space 15 units total
UNIT C
SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0” 1 BED/1.5 BATH 855 sqft. + 150 sq.ft patio space 30 units total
SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0 1 BED/1.5 BATH 855 sqft. + 150 sq.ft patio space 30 units total
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
UNIT D
SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0” 2 BED/2 BATH 1200 sqft. + 150 sq.ft patio space 54 units total
BUS/LIGHT RAIL STOP
SCALE 1/16” = 1’ - 0” 2 BED/2 BATH 1125 sqft. + 705 sq.ft patio space 8 units total
FIRST LEVEL PARKING PLAN
SITE PLAN
N
1/64” = 1’ - 0”
W Roosevelt Street
CAFE
e
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
RETAIL
N Central Avenue
RESTAURANT
nu
BUS/LIGHT RAIL STOP
tA ve
RESTAURANT
RETAIL
N
1s
UNION AT ROOSEVELT FIVE STORY RESIDENTIAL GROUND LEVEL RETAIL
RETAIL
DESOTO CENTRAL MARKET
RADIO LEVEL ONE
A
W Roosevelt Street
RETAIL
GYM LEVEL ONE
N
1s
tA ve nu e
N Central Avenue
UNION AT ROOSEVELT FIVE STORY RESIDENTIAL GROUND LEVEL RETAIL
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
GROUND LEVEL PLAN
N
1/64” = 1’ - 0”
DESOTO CENTRAL MARKET
W Garfield Street
BOOKSTORE LOUNGE
A
CAFE
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
RADIO LEVEL TWO
W Garfield Street
GYM LEVEL TWO
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
PROPOSED GROCERY STORE WHOLE FOODS
SECOND LEVEL PLAN
N
1/64” = 1’ - 0”
W McKinley Street
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
PROPOSED GROCERY STORE WHOLE FOODS
COMMUNAL OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
W McKinley Street
DAYCARE LEVEL ONE
SITE PLAN
THIRD LEVEL PLAN
N
1/64 ” = 1’ - 0”
N
1/64” = 1’ - 0”
T H R E E
SECTION AA 1/16” = 1’ - 0”
ADE 322: Spring 2016 Architectural Studio II
Student: Casey Rowden Instructor: Wendell Burnette