Redefining the Phoenix Canals Integrate Nodes of Density
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suburban (M)
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agriculture
desert
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Current model of urban sprawl
Canals catalyze density
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Strategy: Transform a mostly singular infrastructure into a multivalent system which incorporates public space, energy production, and becomes an engine for development. Focusing on the Arizona Canal as a prototype for metro-wide canal development.
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Arizona Canal: After cataloging all the different canal sections and various context, there were seven different conditions present throughout all the canals of metropolitan Phoenix. However, the only canal which had all seven unique types was the Arizona Canal. As a result, I focused my prototypes here and they could be translated to the other canals. suburban (M)
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Tactics: Selecting intersections of infrastructure and unique context, the goal is to develop flexible programs that share a connection to their location. These sites incorporate a variety of programs in order to strengthen their use, evolution, and relationship with the context.
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Integrated Tower
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water storage +
bird watching
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Purchased Inputs Canal Water
Power
evaporative cooling
Kit-of-Parts
plant-hosting skin
pv panel Rain
Water Storage
pre-fab frame PV
suspended planter Evaporative Cooling
Wind
Sold Outputs
Natural Inputs
Sun
Artificial Light
Plants
Carbon Sequestration Insects + Wildlife
Used Outputs
Cellular Canopy
Evaporative Cooling Strategy
Projected Future
tower module
adaptable roof
Desert Prototype This prototype looks at combining public space, hydroponics, education, and opportunistic farming. This allows the public to be educated on farming practices in the desert alongside education about the role of the canals. Additionally, campsites are shaded and condensed to reduce their impact on the surrounding landscape.
cellular canopy
structural datum
hydroponics + education
shaded campground
Suburban Prototype The suburban prototype looks at taking advantage of an existing bat cave, where people currently re-appropriate the space to watch bats who live in an empty storm water tunnel. Introducing a wetland into the currently empty concrete retention drain allows migratory birds cohabitation with the bats. A highly flexible space is created as well which adjusts to optimize birdwatching and tiered seating. The location has the ability to rapidly transform programmatically in order to accommodate the evolving needs of this suburban context.
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ecological cohabitation
bird-watching
concert
sports
wedding
farmer’s market
exercise classes
program flexibility
Urban Prototype The urban prototype attempts to resolve the disconnect found in many areas of the canal where vehicular circulation overrides pedestrain circulation. This public overpass and park is a direct result of a response to the layout of the canal and streets. At moments the park folds down to the street-level allowing for pedestrains to use the park and, simultaneously, spaces for relaxation and entertainment are created. Additionally, this prototype leverages the already successful “Canal Convergence” art show by introducing a scultpure park at the southwest end and also the ability to become a linear art walk at specific times of year.
pedestrian disconnect
gathering
SRP gallery
amphitheatre
play
sculpture garden
elevated overpass/park
pedestrian/vehicular movement
structural system
performative canopy
relax
learn
watch
play
art
integrated programs
ADE 622: Spring 2016 Advanced Architectural Studio IV
Student: Aaron Cleveland Instructor: Diego Garcia-Setien