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PATH TO SUCCESS IN

ARCHITECTURE

Special thanks go out to all of the wise professors who have helped develop this book theough their continued education. The utmost of thanks and appreciation go out to my extremely supportive wife and family, which through their support and patience I have been able to accomplish this rigorous undertaking of a masters degree and the creation of this initial book.

Copyright Š 2010 by Tomas Suarez Jr. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Images may not be used without prior written consent Printed in the United States of America First Printing, 2014 ISBN 978-1-312-68148-4 Falling Anvil Publishing 123 Mesa Street Scottsdale, AZ 00000 www.FallingAnvilBooks.com

Table of Contents

Tomas Suarez Jr. Path to Success in Architecture

1. Introduction 04 2. Design 1 - Lines and Planes 05 • Linear Elements • Planar Elements and Combinations • Mondrian Interpretation 3. Design 2 - Concept Interpretations 12 • Lust • Snickers • Seahorse 4. Design 3 - Public Spaces 18 • Cultural Arts Center • Bridge w/Park Pavillion 5. Design 4 - Commercial Spaces 28 • Chicago Hotel • Unity Center 6. Design 5 - Public Buildings 36 • Volumetric Cube Space Design • Circulation Study (1111 Lincoln Rd.) • Lincoln Rd. Park and Library 7. Design 6 - Urban Infill 42 • Zadok Gallery Study • Miami Rescue Mission Study • Infill Housing Study/ Design 8. Design 7 - Medical Spaces 46 • Muros, Health Center Study • Baptist hospital, Homestead Study • Bariatric Center Study/ Design 9. Design 8 - Gateway Project 56 • Gateway to Little Havana 10. Design 9 - Decoding Development I 58 • Landuse Study Downtown Miami • Miami - Overtown Transportation Hub 11. Design Comprehensive 62 12. Design 10 - Decoding Development II 64 • Edgewater District - Blurring Boundaries • Downtown Miami Mixed Use Highrise 13. Project Evaluation 68 • Richard Neutra, Tremaine House Study 14. Project Comparison 80 • Tremaine House Vs. Casa Ponce 15. Life Experience 85 • Karins’ Mall Buildout Project • Seamens Church; Site Development • Materials and Methods Experience

LINEAR/ PLANAR ELEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS

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earning to recognize linear and planar elements was the intent during this first semester.

Models were created after having created simple and basic sketches of a planned 12’x12”x12” cube.

The designs developed from creating a simple stick cube to a planar element cube and coulminated in the creation of a combined cube of planar and linear elements.

The final composition wat to create an interpretation of a selected mondrian and what was percieved by the artwork.

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LINEAR ELEMENTS

Linear elements in spatial arrangement

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PLANAR ELEMENTS AND COMBINED ELEMENTS

PLANAR ELEMENTS

COMBINED PLANAR and LINEAR

Conceptual understanding of linear and planar elements in unity 6

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INTERPRETATIONS

PIET MONDRIAN INTERPRETATION

Mondrian interpretation, Continuity 7

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Mondrian to Cube Concept Sketches

Design sketches and progression through the final design model

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PIET MONDRIAN FINAL STAGE

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LIVING MONDRIAN

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CONCEPT INTERPRETATIONS

LUST

Interpretation of Lust, finding warmth, tenderness, curiosity, and sensuality within the frigidness of life's parameters 12

(Team Project )

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INTERPRETATION - SNICKERS

Lust Through A SNICKERS Bar

Interpretation of Lust Into Site, Developed from an assigned Snickers bar Concept 13

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VIZCAYA GARDENS ENTRY REDESIGN COMPETITION

Vizcaya Gardens - Study

Existing Coral and Shell Approach Existing Entry to be Redesigned Existing Coral and Shell Threshhold

Existing Seahorse Theme on Ceiling Designing to meet Strong nautical Theme; Selected Seahorse Theme Concept

Existing Coral and Shell Stairwell 14

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Vizcaya Gardens - Concept

Seahorse Theme Concept Sketches and Progression 15

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Vizcaya Gardens - Design

Building Lateral Cross Section

Building Longitudinal Cross Section

Proposed Site Layout

Progress Model 16

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Vizcaya Gardens - Design

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CORAL GABLES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Coral Gables Site Studies CONCEPT TO BRING TOGETHER VARIOUS CULTURES, RELIGIONS, LIFESTYLES AND FINANCIAL LEVELS WITHIN SOCIETY TO ONE LOCAL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Site Studies 18

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Coral Gables Concept Sketches

Bringing a diverse community together!

Existing site and adjacent building style

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Design structures coming together in unity

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Coral Gables Design Drawings Suite Floor Plan

Site- Plan

2nd Floor Plan

1st Floor Plan

2nd Floor Plan

1st Floor Plan

Restaurant Floor Plan

Elevation

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Arts Center Concept Models Flows Concept

UNITy concept

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Final Model’s

Concept Models 22

BAYSIDE BRIDGE PORT AND PARK UNION

Bayside Bridge Concept Sketches

Concept Sketches 23

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Bayside Bridge Drawings

FLOWS concept Design Drawings and Sections 24

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Bayside Bridge Models

Design Concept Models 25

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Bayside Bridge Sections

Pavillion Sections

Concept Models 26

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Final Models

Design Model 27

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CHICAGO RESORT HOTEL

Chicago Resort Hotel Concept Sketches Program: 100 Guest Suites Retail Shops Pool with spacious deck Office Spaces Restaurant with Indoor/ Outdoor Seating Cocktail Lounge Fitness Center

Wedge Theme Concept Sketches and Progression 28

WEDGE

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Chicago Resort Hotel Models Elevation Models

Plan Models

Concept Model 1

Concept Model 2

Concept Model 3

Design Concept Models 29

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Chicago Resort Hotel Drawings

Floor Plans

Sections annd Elevations

Site Plan 30

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Final Models

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PEACE CENTER

Peace Center Concept Sketches Program: 14 Religious Chambers Theatre Open Air Theatre Six Classrooms Research Library Museum Director and Various Office Music Hall Open Plaza and Spaces Bath Rooms Spiritual Garden Spiritual Pond

ASCENSION

Ascension Theme Concept Sketches and Progression 32

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Peace Center Models

Design Concept Models 33

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Peace Center Drawings

YELLOW: CIRCULATION

BLUE: WATER FEATURES

ISOMETRIC

PLAN and SECTION

WATER FEATURE SECTION SHOWING PATH

ELEVATION W/ PARTIAL TRUSS SECTION

ELEVATIONS 34

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Final Models

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VOLUMETRIC CUBE DESIGN

Cube Design

Cube Volumetric with Cut in and Access Path 36

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CIRCULATION STUDIES

Lincoln Road Parking Garage

Circulation Path From Southwest Axis to 1111 Upper Floor

Elevation of Circulation Path From Southwest Axis to 1111 Upper Floor 37

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PUBLIC AREA SITE DEVELOPMENT

Lincoln Road Park and Library Development

Site Location with Final Park Layout

Existing Bldg Section

Initial Park Layout Renderings

Full Site Cross Section 38

New Library Section

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Lincoln Road Park and Library Drawings

Floor Plans

Sections 39

Elevations

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Lincoln Road Park and Library Support Diagrams

Structural Grid

Circulation Diagram 40

Program Isometric

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Lincoln Road Park and Library Final Models

Concept Model Progression

View From Park

Library Rendering

Aerial View of Park and Library

Structural Model

Design Concept Models 41

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INFILL HOUSING STUDY I

Zadok Gallery Study

Site Location

Program and Circulation

Existing Structure Images Axonometric View

Elevation Views 42

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URBAN INFILL SITE STUDY II

Miami Rescue Mission Site Study

Site Location

Program and Circulation

Existing Structure Images Axonometric View

Elevation Views 43

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INFILL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Infill Housing Project Development

Zoning Requirements

Sections

Vistas Theme for Infill Housing; Exceptional Views to Exterior from any View 44

Initial Concept Models Combined

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Infill Housing Project Development

Initial Concept Fascade

Repetitive Fascade Isometric

Floor Plans

Final Model Images 45

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HEALTH CENTER STUDY

Muros Health Center Muros, Spain

Muros Building Isometric, Circulation, Views, Lighting, Images, Fascade Sections and Program 46

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Muros Health Center Muros, Spain

Muros Medical Centre Main Entry View with Mountains Mirrored on Fascade Making the Building Almost Dissappear 47

Axonometric

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BAPTIST HOSPITAL, HOMESTEAD STUDY

Baptist Hospital Study Data MAJOR SERVICE HOSPITAL, NOT FOR PROFIT, BAPTIST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, 2007 Address 975 Baptist Way Homestead, FL 33033 786-243-8000 Total Site Area (sf) Total Built Area (sf)

487,531

Footprint Total

260,220

Total Open Space (sf)

2,353,379

Green Space

1,360,118

Paved Space

1,022,012

Retention Pond Area

Site Axonometric

2,613,599

FAR

211,540 .1865

CONTEXT Total Occupancy

HOMESTEAD BAPTIST HOSPITAL

GREEN SPACE

4062 +/-

Patients

(Total)

Patients

(Emergency Rm) 50,000 +/- Anually

Patients

(Outpatient)

Patients

(Admitted)

# Beds year built

85,300 +/- Anually 22,000 +/- Anually 8,300 +/- Anually 115

# Beds addition

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PARKING AREAS

# Beds current

142

WATER FEATURES

Visitors

Staff Nearest Major Hospital

Site Plan

Service Area

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1,500+ 50,000 +/- Anually 18 miles +/- 30 Sq. Miles

CONCEPT: To provide the best medical care available to it’s patients and the community that it serves. The belief that exceptional healthcare includes an emphasis on human qualities such as warmth, compassion, and communication drives Baptist Health’s approach to service. Service and operational excellence is so important, that 50 percent of the employees’ annual performance evaluations are based on service.

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DEMOGRAPHICS: Zipcode: 33033 Poplulation (Total): 92,600 (2010) Race (Rounded to nearest hundred): Hispanic 59,700 White Non-Hispanic 12,200 Black Non-Hispanic 18,300 American Indian 100 Asian Non-Hispanic 1,100 Hawaiian Non-Hispanic 100 Other Non-Hispanic 200 Multinational 900

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Maximum Bldg. Height (ft): Setbacks: Front: Back: Side:

+/- 80’

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Florida Building Codes: FBC & IBC Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (AIA), Florida Administrative Code, “Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Elevators”, NEC, NFPA, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Other Info: Miami Dade County Folio: 10-7910-000-0094 TWP-RGE-SEC: 57-39-09 Census Tract: 110.04 Owner: Homestead Hospital Inc.

SITE PLAN

Site Axonometric

Transportation Diagram Axonometric 49

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Hospital Approach Axis and Axonometrics

Site Approach Axis and Images

Circulation and Program Axonometrics 50

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Baptist Hospital Core Area Images

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BARIATRIC CENTER STUDY AND DESIGN

Bariatric Center Drawings CONCEPT: Miami Bariatric center is a state of the art facility that is designed to the client’s needs as its primary focus. This is achieved through providing the most exquisite and comfortable environment, client privacy, and efficient use of combined use areas and limited circulation routes. Raised and reduced glazing openings coupled with interior screening provide all areas with privacy and a full complement of natural lighting supported by both indirect and parabolic interior lighting for the clients comfort. Combined use areas allow for limited transition routes between exam and counseling sessions as well as other specialty x-rays or similar testing/ examinations.

The complimentary finishes range from stone, natural wood, earth tone colors and glass to compliment the elements coming together as well as texture and reflected lighting throughout.

Traffic Study - Site in Black

Concept Sketches 52

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Bariatric Center

Site Plan

NW Isometric View

Vegetative Plan

SE Isometric View 53

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BARIATRIC CENTER STUDY AND DESIGN

Bariatric Center Drawings

West Elevation

Circulation Plan

Private (Pink)/ Semi Private (Green)

East Elevation

South Elevation

Plans Upper Level Left, Lower Level Right 54

Section Across Reception Office

Section Across Conference Room

Bariatric Flows CenterConcept Concept Models

Developmental Concept Model

Initial Massing Concept Model

Side/ South Elevation

NW Isometric View

Front/ East Elevation

SE Isometric View 55

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GATEWAY PROJECT

Gateway to Little Havana The concept for this project is based on the heritage and backgrounds of the populous that live in the area now, in the past and their ever changing diversities. Along with that, consideration was given to the method in which the most renowned and dangerous of their voyages in achieving freedom in the land of liberty has too endure and that is a burdensome and life threatening voyage as well as the blinding waters in which they traverse. The structure design incorporates a somewhat the appearance of a vessel with the shimmering skin material exalting it as reflective as the waters in which they navigate risking it all. Additionally, the translucency represents the clear mind set that the locals have of seeking a better life than what has been offered to them in their native land, in which they risk everything to achieve it, even death.

Concept Statement

Traffic Study

Concept Sketches

Initial Concept Massing

Concept Massing Studies 56

Circulation Diagram

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Gateway Center

SW Elevation

SW Structural Section

Structural Plan (Largest floor Plate) 57

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DECODING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Downtown Miami and Overtown Landuse Study Design Study Concept

The concept for this project is based on the study of available undeveloped residual sites that may be desireable for development of Landscaped outcoves due to their size and non-preferential use for a building. This study takes into consideration sites in the Miami downtown area that are between 1/16th acre and 1/4 acre, and are situated in between two existing built up sites.

As a secondary condition, sites between the same acreage were considered in addition to the availability of similar sites in the Overtown area yet a bit larger capacity was accepted to allow for combined outcove/ recreational use.

Overtown Area

Miami Downtown Area

Florida’s Miami-Dade County Area

Miami-Dade Counties Miami and Overtown Areas

Potential Parcel’s >1/16th Acre < .25 Acre

Public Transportation Study Against Potential Parcels

Potential Downtown Vacant Parcel’s >1/16th < .25 Acre

Potential Vacant Parcel’s >1/16th Acre < .25 Acre

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Successful Use Development Strategies

Potential site in residential area

Potential site along a curve

Potential site amidst adjacent abandoed lots

Potential site amidst additional parking lots

Potential site design structure

Final Selection of Parcels Against Transportation System

Successfull Strategies

Based on the preliminary studies, there appears to be a pattern found around areas that are successful in drawing visitors. These patterns or strategies were studied and used as criteria for selection for the selectioon and or properties to place these outcoves or cong regation areas for the community. They are as follows in brief: • Area has street front access • Area has public transportation within one block • Area to have medium to high volume of personnel frequenting the area • Parcel/ Site to be single or double lot size +/- 1/16th to 1/4 Acre • Site to have Solar protection • Site to have local or ability to place local fast food establishment

Potential waterfront site with new eating establishment

• Site to have security or safety readily available

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Potential under Metrorail site with

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DECODING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Miami Beach - Overtown Transportation Hub

The combined concept for this project is based on the study of available undeveloped residual sites that may be desireable for development of Landscaped outcoves for publilc enjoyment. Additionally, the project also takes into consideration the concept of the multi tiered transportation layer system of the Miami/ Overtown area. New Sustainable Vehicles can be used for both the new Trail that accesses all of the Sustainable energy educational and publlic access sites as well as providing an economicallyfeasable and more acceptable carbon emissions saving method of transportation. Our new site will incorporate a station for each of the transportation systems that have either aerial or ground access to include the future Omni Rail extension that will link both aerial systems under one roof for ease of transition between the rail systems. The retail shops will also provide gear for cyclists to rent solar powered cycles for use in the area as well as a park that will house skaters and boarders alike in the area for outdoor enjoyment while respecting public access space.

Parti Diagram

Public Area Activity Zones

Building Section

Ground Plan

Rendering Shohwing Sustainable Solar Panel Railing & Foliage 60

(Team Project )

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Transportation Hub

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Site Model

Program

Building in Context

Residential Floor plan

Site Location

Hotel Floor plan 61

Comprehensive

COMPREENSIVE BUILDING SYSTEMS

Design District Public Art & Performance Center

Survey

Climate Study

Site Plan Dvelopment

Underground Parking Plan 62

Comprehensive

Construction Document Development

Ground Floor Plan

Mechanical Plan

Electrical Plan

Longitudinal Section Showing Mechanical 63

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Decoding Development

Edgewater District

Public Area Pushing Outward All Access Road Connections

Connecting the Urbal Private to Public at the waters Edge

Private Area Pushing Inward to Residential/ Private Properties

Pedestrian Friendly - Draws Visitors to Public Spaces

Site Plan Dvelopment 64

(Team Project )

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Blurring the Boundaries

Sub Water Line Lounge

Blurring Vertical Boundaries

Sub Water Line Restaurant

Private Lands Residetial Towers to Public Waters Edge 65

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Decoding Development

Downtown Miami Mixed Use Highrise

Poditm Program Supporting Mixed Use

Tower Interactions to Create Views for all Residents

Achieved Public Communal Space on Podium (by team associate)

Ground View of Retail District

First Upper Floor View Overlooking South Tower 66

(Team Project )

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Views Abound

ViewsToward SE and Podium Amenities (by team associate)

Height Restriction due to FAA Flight Path

Podium Amenities for Public / Private Use

View Toward Site from Key Bayside Mall/ Park Location 67

STUDIES:

Architectural Study of Richard Neutra

TREMAINE HOUSE MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA. USA 1947-1948 RESIDENCE CALIFORNIA MODERNISM

A exuberantly sleek and glamorous pavilion style residence set in a rustic yet majestic setting to blend in unison creating a masterpiece in architecture 68

Introduction to the Tremaine House and Casa Ponce In the following section I will provide a brief study on the Tremaine house in Montecito California and perform a comparison of it and the Casa Ponce in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both projects are single family residences and were constructed over fifty years apart.

The Tremaine house is constructed with concrete, steel and glass. The design intent for the Tremaine house was designed with the client in mind ensuring that the spaces all focused around a central point for interaction between the inhabitants and ensuring that there were separate spaces for the served and server areas. This design in-turn evolved into a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinwheel Styleâ&#x20AC;? layout in a pavilion style residence. The design had to carefully consider the genius Loci of the land in order to intertwine the sloping land and the insertion of the structure without affecting the site and its matured and luscious landscape. Large amounts of glass in the main areas of the home were used to take advantage of the natural sun light and to engage the outdoor elements from within.

Casa Ponce was also constructed with concrete, steel and glass. The design intent for Casa Ponce was to provide a residential structure that would incorporate the view accessible to the river, without the becoming an obstruction that separates the view in front or behind the residence. This requirement, in addition to the desire to avoid the radiant heat emitted by the land, developed the structure into a multi story residence that was elongated in order to best take advantage of the sites long and narrow shape and maintain the minimum amount of structure on the ground level to avoid the radiant heat. Additionally, large amounts of glass were used in order to take advantage of the natural sun light in the area and to engage the outdoor elements from within.

After a formal review I find that the two sites have a many design characteristics in common and three of which I will highlight in my comparison process. The use of construction materials, natural sun light and the long and narrow horizontal linear elements. This will allow the reader a better understanding of the wonderfully expressed architecture and the architects wonderful feats. I find that we have studied two great architects and I look forward to evaluating more of their great works in the future.

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TREMAINE HOUSE

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA. USA

Study of the Tremaine House; a majestically designed and crafted work by Richard Neutra in 1947-1948 resembling California Modernism and creating an architectural masterpiece.

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DESIGN INTENT Tremaine Residence:

Primary purpose of the design was to be functional with a central communal area and provide a place of relaxation for the owners within the majestic land in which it would blend into

Single family residence designed to serve as a residence for a family with three children and servants

Genius loci of the site was the sloping land with the smell of the sea, matured landscape, and patchy naturally lit areas Architecture intent was to capture and make use of the elements in the most natural and beneficial forms utilizing the winds, sun and land to blend into the design.

Site was taken advantage of placing the structure on high ground taking advantage of the natural elements while also embracing and engaging the outdoors and the views that abound due to the low land to the south and west and the controlled solar exposure

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CONTEXT AND SITE

1.44 Mi.

Monteci to NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE TREMAINE HOUSE N Southern California: Located in Montecito 1.44 miles from the pacific coast

Montecito California: 0.42 Miles to the West = Retail & Civic Area 0.16 Miles to the South = Social Tennis Club 0.65 miles to the East-Southeast = Golf Course

Regional Area of influence allows for the proximal use of the beaches and high transit highways of the infrastructure Phenomenological aroma of the salt air from the ocean

Areas of Influence and Affect city and neighborhood allows for the local use of shopping centers as well as the social tennis and golf clubs all via local transit roads Phenomenological aroma of the salty ocean air and fresh cut grass from daily grooming at tennis and golf clubs

Site: Immediate Area Control includes the majestic sitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slope, luscious onsite landscape, gnarled oaks, soft breezes, and patchy sunlight

Overall Site is in a well populated context with the region having a variety of amenities in both the civic and public sector. The immediate topography is a hilly and mountainous terrain whose phenomenological effects have been incorporated well into the program. Neutra took advantage of the sites slope, luscious on site landscape, and the environmental phenomena caused by such to blend the essence of nature and his grand architecture 72

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION Central Organization and Function was the main intent of the design; the residence has a central communal area: additionally, it must provide a place of relaxation for the owners within the majestic land in which Neutra would integrate the natural land with the built environment â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinwheelâ&#x20AC;? style organization; all areas focus around the central living and dining room

CENTRAL AREA:

Central area: Living Room and Dining Room 73

ELEMENTS and ENERGY FLOWS Natural Sunlight enters the glazed west and â&#x20AC;&#x153;centralâ&#x20AC;? area directly primarily in the evening avoiding the harsh late morning and early afternoon sun to illuminate the confines of its envelope and display its inter beauty Ventilation is entrapped under the expansive cantilevered overhangs to help both avoid indirect sunlight and aid cooling with the captured breezes

View toward Living Room and West Wing

Architecture intent to capture and make use of the existing elements in the most natural and beneficial forms without affecting the Genius Loci of the land. Maintain its natural state and not affect the adjacent properties. Use the slope of the land for high ground and breeze as it rises over the grades making its way through the landscape 74

ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

Architectural Response was Integrative capturing and making use of the existing elements in the most natural form without affecting the Genius Loci of the land. Neutra Held to the land and practically infused his masterpiece in to the land without leaving but slight resemblances of a residence on the slope.

Many viewpoints appear to have but a floating horizontal line within the landscape.

This provided minimal disturbance and eyesore to the adjacent properties.

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SPATIAL ORGANIZATION Central Organization and Function is the main intent of the design providing the residence with a central communal area Spatial Organization Role: • Served areas are separated on the Northern, Western, and Southern portion of the residence.

• Servant Areas are located in the East wing of the residence providing easy access to the most commonly utilized central areas of the residence • Provides private and personal spaces for both roles within the residence additionally the utility areas of the home are likely within the servant areas for easy access or likely in the garage area

SERVED SPACES: SERVANT SPACES:

Linear Organization occurs within the independent served space for the owners providing direct access to the private and personal areas of the home 76

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION - Massing and Structure Massing Space is created between the cantilevered overhang and the terrazzo floor below creating a negative space in between the void seeming to grasp at the sunlight as it is drawn into the home

MASSING SPACE:

Structural Organization with the columns in a linear form supporting the tie beam at a common interval, yet breaking the norm to place the columns in an aesthetic manner Additionally, the roof structure with the 7â&#x20AC;?x16â&#x20AC;? cantilevered white concrete cross beams maintains a systemic spacing creating both aesthetic appeal and an additional space for ventilation and lighting

Extended Overhangs and Terrazzo Flooring 77

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION - Circulation Circulation focuses around the central living and dining room areas allowing for fast, easy, and effortless movement and transition for those functioning within the respective areas Circulation of Solar element occurs along the western areas drawing in the afternoon sunlight soothing the ambient and preparing for the relaxing evening for the inhabitants Circulation of wind occurs through the capturing of passing breezes by the overhang and transom windows above the beam cooling the home during the heat of the day and at night serving as a beacon to the outdoors allowing the indoor light to escape LIGHT ENTERING CENTRAL AND MAIN SERVED AREAS LOOKING IN FROM MAIN ENTRY

PRIMARY CIRCULATION: SECONDARY CIRCULATION:

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DESIGN SYNOPSIS Overall the Tremaine residence was designed and built in perfect relationship with the surrounding area taking advantage of the surrounding context and drawing from the distant yet readily available conveniences of the civil and civic services. The site is further enhanced by the sloping terrain and subtle winds and salty aroma rolling in from the ocean just a few thousand feet away.

The program intent was well achieved by centralizing the familial areas within the pinwheel style floor plan and maintaining a comfortable and respectful separation between the served and servant areas ensuring the better views were reserved for the owners enjoyment. The main areas are setup with abundant glass to allow for fusion and engagement between the outdoors and indoors creating a seamless environment. The elements are not only visually brought into the house but also through the physical nature. The cross breezes are unwittingly robbed from their environment by the embracing cantilevered overhangs and brought into the home for cooling and comfort. The transom windows allow for the blending of day and evening illumination between the outdoors and indoors inversely. Transitions are not only seamless between the elements and the indoors but also between the circulation of inhabitants as they move about their daily routines completing the most intricate of all movements all in a seamless environment due to the careful planning and design incorporated to allow for freedom of movement while respecting all aspects of each inhabitant.

The residence has been carefully planned in its detail and has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;thrillingly enhanced â&#x20AC;&#x153; as Neutra once mentioned. The home has been detailed to the detail of wrapping a central and exposed column in stainless steel to aid in its concealment or blending into the surrounding environment.

Although the structure has a single level, it utilizes its massing and voids to aid in the drawing of exterior elements to the indoors. Furthermore, the transition of the terrazzo from the indoors to the patio areas increases the apparent indoor space and also blends the indoor/ outdoor spaces.

All said and done the attention to every minute detail and design processes that went into this program was essential in the creation of a masterpiece that has risen to grand heights over criticism and accolades through the test of time becoming an icon for residential architecture.

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COMPARISON

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CASA PONCE

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TREMAINE HOUSE

Mathias Klotz

Richard Neutra

Casa Ponce

Tremaine House

Buenos Aires,

Montecito, California. USA

Argentina

1947-1948 Residence California Modernism

2001-2003 Residence Sub-Urban

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COMPARISON

Casa Ponce

Tremaine House

Natural Site Terrain consists of uneven surface slope with constant and significant vegetation

Natural Site Terrain consists of sloped surface with mature and dense vegetation on the site

Design commonalities: Each architect had to take strong considerations when dealing with the site conditions. Each addressed this astoundingly well.

Additionally, each architectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design evolved into a elongated linear form creating long narrow stepped horizontal projections further reinforcing the depth of the structures

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COMPARISON Strong concrete linear & horizontal elements against glazing

Natural sun lighting is captured in most of the house surrounding area and can also be engaged from anywhere inside the house due to the numerous raised points

Material use commonalities: Each architect used exterior surface materials that created a strong contrast, specifically with the concrete placed adjacent to the large glazing areas along the vertical elements of the structure. This glazing also allowed the architects to capitalize on the use of natural lighting and to provide engagement between the outdoor and indoor elements weaving them into unison in the design.

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Natural sun lighting is captured in most of the western portion of the house specifically in the central areas where it can be engaged and appreciated from anywhere in that area

COMPARISON Use of Depth and lighting: Each architect created dramatizing lengthy paths to draw you into specific areas of the homes. Beyond that, they took it a step further and precisely utilized distant lighting to further draw attention to the locations deep within the zone to where they wanted users to visit.

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DESIGN COMPARISON SYNOPSIS Comparison of the two residences was a great experience and allowed for an in depth review of the Casa Ponce residence in addition to the Tremaine residence which was my initial study project. There were many similarities between the two residences and various differences which would be expected considering that the projects are found on two different continents.

The projects were built approximately fifty years apart, yet they have some intriguing similarities. Both properties are located on sites that required careful consideration for placement of the structures due to slope and vegetation on the land. Additionally Casa Ponce had the additional requirement of having to provide visual appeal to others through the site thus probably causing the raising of the structures off of the main ground level. Both designs evolved into structures that had great longitudinal planes in their design accompanied by les pronounced vertical elements. Additionally each architect made good use of both concrete and glass for their shell materials. It is most likely that concrete was used by both for its strengths, yet I would wager to bet that on the Casa Ponce it was for its strength and ability to support the stair cased loads of the tiers of floors and in the Tremaine house it was used in an effort to protect against seismic activity in the region. The glass as evidenced by the large amounts of light entering the residences was used to allow for natural lighting and to engage the outdoors with the indoors from within. Additionally, each architect utilized the lighting in ways to attract you to distant areas of the homes just by lighting them through the glazing making it a wonder to see and sense. The final item I would say was a commonality was the use of cantilevers . They were used in totally different aspects but all in all they were both cantilevers, one cantilevered overhangs to make use of the cast shadows and capture of breezes for cooling and the other cantilevered portions of the different stories of the structure to get them out of the visual site path of the admirers of the areas beyond the site.

With this said I find that the two sites have a great deal in common and can further be compared and one can find many more issues in common by delving deeper into the designs. One thing is true and common, we have studied two great architects and their magnificent works.

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PRIOR PROJECT:

Mall Buildout for Grand Opening

This project was designed and completed for the client with the intent to establish a traditionally appearing Mexican artifact and furniture store. The architectural design and all inclusive construction drawings (MEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) was fully completed by myself for the client with an associate engineer working the minor structural portions.

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PRIOR PROJECT: New Church Design and Site Development

Norwegian Seamans Church

This project was designed and completed with Jerry Clawson Architect. Project management and land planning was performed by myself. Additionally, the program and concept was developed in unison with Jerry in order to provide the client a wholesome program developed with the Norwegian style concept blending into a modern Florida neighborhood surrounded by farmland and high end residential land use.

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Materials/ Construction Knowledge

Monolithicc Slab Construction

Interior Finishes and Fire Stops

Framing, Insulation, and Fascia

Complete understanding of construction materials and methods due to growing up in construction focused family working in all fields of MEP and father being master electrician.

Project management experience has also provided the opportunity to realize modern methods and materials of modern day construction in residential and commercial construction.

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Exterior Finishes and Rafters

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