coupled networks LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ STUDIO: Thesis Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City. The Cloud proposes a new strategy to deal with the co-existence of the old and the new by covering a preexisting site and structures with a roof that produces energy. The starting point for this project is the existing condition. The project then became focused around the notion of the “in-between” space located between the new energy roof structure (Cloud) and the existing ground plane.
The Cloud is a new energy infrastructure that supports the development of the new district by integrating the proposed urban field with the transportation systems.
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The Cloud
Urban Field
Social Condensers
Urban Theater
Cultural Lobby
Sky Forest
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site plan
The Bazaar
Light Rail Station
Urban Theater
The Boulevard
Arizona Grand Canal
Sky Forest
Grand Canal Park
Light Rail Station
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Soccer Stadium
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Sky Harbor Airport
Cultural Lobby
Commuter Rail Station
component axon
The Cloud
Social Condensers
Mobility Network
Solar Roof
Sky Forest Cultural Lobby Urban Theater
The Pedestrian Boulevard Transportation Network
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postcards from phoenix 2030
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stri laboratory LOCATION: Gigante Penninsula, Panama STUDIO: Biomimicry PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City. The Cloud proposes a new strategy to deal with the co-existence of the old and the new by covering a preexisting site and structures with a roof that produces energy. The starting point for this project is the existing condition. The project then became focused around the notion of the “in-between” space located between the new energy roof structure (Cloud) and the existing ground plane.
polycarbonate transparent roof
lobster eye inspired light concentrators
wood structural roof system
dyesol BIPV transparent solar panels
interior light diffuser
programmatic volumes (green represents public space)
STRI site
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Biomimetic Principle : The Lobster
Surface of the Lobsters Eye
The environment that the Lobster lives in is dark and murky so even the lightest amount of light needs to be utilized in order to allow the organism to see. The Lobster eye has evolved to focus minute amounts of incoming light precisely onto it’s retina which allows the Lobster to see. This is done through precise geometrical alignments that direct light to a single point (Land 1976). The surface of the Lobster’s eye is comprised of a series of squares, but upon closer inspection these squares are actually square channels with a highly reflective coating that redirects light to a certain point.
Square channels
Lobster Eye Section Diffused light source #1 Reflector units
Retina
Diffused light source #2
The principle of taking ambient and diffused light and reflecting it towards a specific point formed the bases of the biotic model. Instead of focusing light to see, the reflected and condensed light is being focused onto solar panels to create energy to power the buildings at the Gigante Peninsula. The diffused light is reflected and concentrated onto transparent solar panels. Once the light passes through the solar panels it is then diffused via the inverse of the Lobster eye concentrator to naturally daylight Incoming direct and diffused light the building space below therefore eliminating a daytime electrical load for lighting. Rainwater catchment system Lobster Eye Solar Concentrators Escaping hot air Translucent BIPV solar panels Interior light diffuser Diffused natural light Incoming cool air Louvered panel sliding doors
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school for dance LOCATION: San Franscisco, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City. The Cloud proposes a new strategy to deal with the co-existence of the old and the new by covering a preexisting site and structures with a roof that produces energy. The starting point for this project is the existing condition. The project then became focused around the notion of the “in-between” space located between the new energy roof structure (Cloud) and the existing ground plane.
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architectural program
P R O G R A M S PA C E / H E I G H T N E E D S
ENTRY CAFE SCS LCS RECEPTION MEDIA / ARCHIVES OFFICES SUPPORT LOCKERS TOILETS RECEIVING LCA LCA SCA SCA` LT S STS
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MEDIA / ARCHIVES
OFFICES
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- Entry / Lobby................................................1568 - Offices..........................................................3198 - Large Creative Activity..................................3944 - Large Creative Activity..................................4347 - Small Creative Activity..................................3091 - Small Creative Activity..................................2107 - Large Community Space..............................1897 - Small Community Space..............................1071 - Large Teaching Space..................................1101 - Small Teaching Space..................................1017 - Archive/Library..............................................1007 - Cafe..............................................................702 - Storage.........................................................3727 - Lockers / Showers........................................2023 - Toilets...........................................................1498 - Receiving Area / Loading..............................965 - Back of House/ Control................................1495 Net 34,758 -Circulation....................................................9,788 Gross 44,546
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LCA LCA LT S TOILETS LOCKERS SUPPORT
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Needs: - Flexible and Adaptive Spaces - Transparancey - Cross - Polinization - Community Involvement - Indoor / Outdoor Space - Natural Light - Technology Rich
SOCIAL SPACE
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architectural program adjacency PROGRAM | ADJACENCY DIAGRAM
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P R O G R A M C O N S O L I D AT I O N
ENTRY RECEPTION OFFICES LCA LCA SCA SCA LCS SCS LT S STS MEDIA / ARCHIVES CAFE SUPPORT LOCKERS TOILETS RECEIVING
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PROGRAM CRITERIA
PROGRAM | SPACIAL NEEDS
Goals: - Engage Community - Break Barriers - Historical - Stereotype - Economic - Relationship - Provide Social Space - Merge Arts and Public
ENGAGEMENT SPACE
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SOCIAL SPACE
PROGRAMMING SPACE / ADE 522 / SPRING 2010 / STUDIO INSTRUCTOR: FRANK MELENDEZ
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Native american cultural center LOCATION: Flagstaff, AZ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City. The Cloud proposes a new strategy to deal with the co-existence of the old and the new by covering a preexisting site and structures with a roof that produces energy. The starting point for this project is the existing condition. The project then became focused around the notion of the “in-between” space located between the new energy roof structure (Cloud) and the existing ground plane.
Assembly Space Classrooms Restrooms Entry Lobby Secondary Pathway Activity Space Ceremonial Space NAU Central Pedestrian Walkway
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The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City.
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paniker / schroff residence LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development patterns of the Phoenix metropolitan area have resulted in the creation of an infrastructural zone that cuts across the city. This necessary yet negatively perceived infrastructure supports the evergrowing post-war American dream of the suburbs, but has resulted in a degraded and blighted urban condition that chokes Phoenix’s Central City. The Cloud proposes a new strategy to deal with the co-existence of the old and the new by covering a preexisting site and structures with a roof that produces energy. The starting point for this project is the existing condition. The project then became focused around the notion of the “in-between” space located between the new energy roof structure (Cloud) and the existing ground plane.
Papago Park
Tempe Town Lake
Downtown Tempe
ASU
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Second Floor
Bedroom 1
Outdoor Terrace
Bedroom 2
Open to Below
Closet
Closet
Bath
Sitting Bath
Ground Floor
Courtyard
Kitchen
Living Room Office
Entry
Bath
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Dining
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