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The George at 11141 Georgia Avenue Professional Work; Bonstra|Haresign Architects, 2011-2014 1468 Belmont Street Professional Work; Bonstra|Haresign Architects, 2014 Maycroft Apartments Professional Work; Bonstra|Haresign Architects, 2011-Present Savannah Row Professional Work; Bonstra|Haresign Architects, 2010-2011 Tapitecture: Analysis, Site Development, and Building Design Student Work; Graduate Thesis Studio, Fall 2009 Girl Scout Headquarters Student Work; Graduate Comprehensive Design Studio, Spring 2009 Marvin Gaye Park Community Center Student Work; Senior Competition Studio, Fall 2007 Roman Piazza Studies Student Work; Foreign Studies Studio, Spring 2007

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2013-PRESENT

THE GEORGE AT 11141 Georgia Ave

REVITALIZING THE CORE - FROM 1960 MODERN COMMERCIAL TO CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS

11141 Georgia Avenue (Before)

Located in a rapidly revitalizing, transit oriented district on the eastern edge of Montgomery County, MD, the existing commercial building at 11141 Georgia Avenue was ideal for adaptation to residential use. The 60’ width of the existing structure is narrow for a modern office use, but the perfect dimension for a double loaded corridor opening onto light filled, efficient apartments. The concrete structural frame and footings provide nearly two and a half times the required live loads for today’s multifamily residential buildings. An additional seven floors were added with nominal reinforcement, allowing the existing low-profile structure to be re-purposed into a sleek, contemporary 12-story, 194-unit apartment tower that frames and enhances the public realm. 11141 Georgia Avenue

Roof Plan (Before)

Roof Plan (New)

Typical Floor Plan (Before)

Typical Floor Plan (New)

First Floor Plan (Before)

First Floor Plan (New)

11141 GEORGIA AVENUE - WHEATON, MD

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2013-PRESENT

THE GEORGE AT 11141 Georgia Ave

REVITALIZING THE CORE - FROM 1960 MODERN COMMERCIAL TO CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS

1 Living Room and Kitchen

2 View of Bedroom Balcony

3 Unit Kitchen

Enlarged 1-Bedroom Unit Plan

1 Clubroom

Enlarged 2-Bedroom Unit Plan

Building Entrance

Outdoor Terrace and Fountain

11141 GEORGIA AVENUE - WHEATON, MD

The George is the first project planned and approved under the newly adopted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wheaton Commercial Business District Vicinity Sector Plan,â&#x20AC;? a guideline for future development to transform Wheaton to a thriving, mixed-use, high-density urban center. The building sits on a narrow site with a sixty foot street frontage along Georgia Avenue and a one hundred foot wide building face. The property is directly adjacent to the Wheaton Station of the DC Metrorail system and within a short walk of the Wheaton Mall. The project includes a mix of 88% market rate and 12% affordable studio, one- and two-bedroom units, two levels of below-grade parking, and ample rooftop amenities with views to both countryside and the city. The residential lobby, located at the north-west corner of the building, provides pedestrian access and enhances activity along the urban streetscape of Georgia Avenue. Shared recreational and gathering opportunities for residents are provided through an indoor clubroom with adjacent rooftop terrace, water feature and fitness center located at the twelfth floor.

REVITALIZING THE CORE - FROM 1960 MODERN COMMERCIAL TO CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS

GEORGIA AVENUE

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Tenant Clubroom

EXISTING STRUCTURE

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2013-PRESENT

THE GEORGE AT 11141 Georgia Ave

Axonometric Diagram

Building Section

RESIDENTIAL AREAS

LOBBY

AMENITY SPACE

VERTICAL CIRCULATION CORE

PARKING

VERTICAL CIRCULATION BEYOND

CORRIDOR

SECTION DETAIL

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11141 GEORGIA AVENUE - WHEATON, MD

SECTION DETAIL 1-1/2" = 1'-0"

C.3

SECTION DETAIL 1-1/2" = 1'-0"

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SECTION DETAIL THRU GLASS RAIL 1-1/2" = 1'-0"

SECTION DETAIL 1-1/2" = 1'-0"

12th Floor Trellis Detail

SECTION DETAIL THRU C 1-1/2" = 1'-0"

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2013-PRESENT

THE GEORGE AT 11141 Georgia Ave

REVITALIZING THE CORE - FROM 1960 MODERN COMMERCIAL TO CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS

11141 GEORGIA AVENUE - WHEATON, MD

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2013-2014

BELMONT STREET DESIGNING INTO

THE LANDSCAPE

View of Meridian Hill Park

Existing Streetscape

View of Washington Monument

Existing Site Conditions

The proposed project at 1468 Belmont Street, NW is a new construction building located on the crest of Meridian Hill in Northwest Washington, DC. The property fronts Belmont Street to the north and is landlocked to the south with no rear access to a public or private alley. This 50’x125’ site has an elevation change of nearly 30’ from the street to the rear of the property and the building sits above its immediate neighbors to the south and west.

Parking Level Plan

Typical Floor Plan

Rear Elevation Studies - Option 1

Rear Elevation Studies - Option 2

The steep elevation change of the site helps to define the design objective of creating a unique condominium development that capitalizes on the dynamic views provided by the location on the top of a hill. Nine residences are distributed among three floors with six parking spaces located at the lower level. The south side of the building is carved away with walls angled in the direction of the Washington Monument where large picture windows provide residents with stunning vantage points of the city beyond.

Mezzanine Floor Plan

Roof Plan

Proposed Belmont Street Elevation

Belmont St. Elevation: 175’-0”

Florida Ave. Elevation: 118’-0”

Building Site Section (Looking West)

Existing Grade

1468 BELMONT STREET, NW - WASHINGTON, DC

IMPROVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Existing Building Entry

Existing Building - View of Courtyard

15TH STREET, NW

Maycroft Apartments - Proposed Renovation Rendering

In 2011, Bonstra|Haresign Architects began the design to renovate an existing affordable housing building owned and operated by Jubilee Housing, Inc. This local non-profit organization manages a number of buildings throughout the northwest quadrant of Washington, DC, providing affordable housing for those in need. Having worked with Jubilee previously, the architectural staff worked closely with the client and existing building structure to provide 64 affordable units, a family resource center, early childhood development center, and an after school program for neighborhood teenagers.

SECURITY

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TEEN PROGRAM

ELECTRICAL ROOM

10' PUBLIC ALLEY

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

WATER ROOM JANITORS CLOSET

TRASH ROOM

BIKE ROOM

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2011-PRESENT

MAYCROFT APARTMENTS

HEALTHY START

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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Typical Floor Plan

Building Section

Unit Interiors Rendering - Living Room and Kitchen

1474 COLUMBIA ROAD, NW - WASHINGTON, DC

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Fourth Floor Plan

Savannah Row at 1215 N Street, NW Washington, DC is a boutique condominium development providing 4 homes within a small building footprint. The project consists of an existing three story townhouse with basement. A rear addition was added on to the structure to double the number of units provided and creating a central court which provides the basement units with walk out patios. The third floor units are two stories with rooftop terraces. All units are furnished 10 foot ceilings, top-of-the-line appliances, and hard wood floors.

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Third Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

BONSTRA|HARESIGN ARCHITECTS: 2010-2011

RENOVATING AND EXPANDING EXISTING CONDOMINIUMS

SAVANNAH ROW

Schematic Axonometric

Basement Level Plan

1215 N STREET, NW - WASHINGTON, DC

1 Unit Entry Corridor

2 Living Room & Kitchen

Rendered Axonometric PL

Enlarged Plan

3 Bedroom

TAPITECTURE: CITY ANALYSIS GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: FALL 2009

A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

Diagram of Philadelphia Demographics

The inspiration of the thesis project is the sonic nature of traditional and contemporary tap dancing. In the initial stages of the thesis design process, three site locations were examined in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This city was chosen because of its rich culture and history in both the visual and performing arts.

The diagrams to the right show the first studies of Philadelphia. Site A and Site B are located along South Street, a Bohemian area that defines the southern edge of Center City. Site C is located in the Sports District of Southern Philadelphia and proved to be the most interesting and challenging site available. Since both Site A and Site B were located in a popular artistic neighborhood, the building program would be easily defined by the surrounding urban environment and site sizes. The options here included a mixed-use project, an art gallery, and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activity center. Site C, the final project location, was a sea of asphalt that required a large scale solution. Not only would a building, or several buildings, need to be constructed, but a master plan of the entire sports district would also need to be addressed.

3 Unit Kitchen

3 PROJECT LOCATIONS - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Diagram of Public Transportation and Parks

Diagram of Schools in Philadelphia

TAPITECTURE: SITE DESIGN GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: SPRING 2010

DEFINING THE CENTER OF THE PHILADELPHIA SPORTS DISTRICT

Proposed Site Plan for the Philadelphia Sports District

SPORTS DISTRICT - PHILADELPHIA, PA

View of Building from Subway Station

The thesis design question addressed asks â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can the awareness of sonic architecture enhance the built environment?â&#x20AC;? The proposal for the design project looked to re-evaluate the current master plan of the Philadelphia Sports District by eliminating the excess surface parking that surrounds the sports facilities. By removing the surface parking that lines Pattison Avenue and limiting the parking to the north and south of the district and underneath the site, consideration was given to how this main vehicular and pedestrian corridor could be reactivated and become more inviting to site visitors and daily users. The master plan relocates a proposed retail center to the east of the district between the baseball and football stadiums. A triangular building, the proposed building project, is placed in the center of the site and helps to visually connect the three existing sports facilities. Enlarged Site Plan

TAPITECTURE: PACT GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: SPRING 2010

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR TEENS

View from Inside a Sonic Tunnel

SPORTS DISTRICT - PHILADELPHIA, PA

An important element of both the master plan and building design is the sonic tunnel that exists on the ground floor of the performing arts center. The tunnel is activated by a series of moving lights and images while dispersing the sounds of Philadelphia including sports history, culture, and music. This tunnel is a part of the site circulation pattern and leads people underneath the structure toward their destination.

Sonic Mushroom

The final master plan of the thesis design employed the use of sonic sculptural elements. Three different circulation paths in the site move people from the subway station and parking lots to the sports venue, retail district, or the performing arts center. The pathways encourage visitors to pass under mushrooms and through tunnels as they navigate the site. These gateways emit information in the form of entertainment which influence the path that people follow while allowing interaction within the sonic sculptures. Large transparent LED panels on the exterior of the performing arts center act as billboards and screens to broadcast performances, sports events, special entertainment features and display promotional material. The existing flat two-dimensional landscape is adjusted and enhanced by changes in elevation providing a park-like setting of viewing hills to entice visitors to enjoy the area outside of the venue.

View Approaching Building Tunnel

TAPITECTURE: PACT GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: SPRING 2010

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR TEENS

Building Tunnel

The form of the Performing Arts Center for Teens (PACT) was derived from the anticipated movement of people through the site. The triangular shape helped ensure that the visual element of the LED screens would be seen from all directions.

North Elevation Rendering

To work with the unique shape of the building, the program was broken into groups that were defined by the level of privacy necessary for each roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s function. The most public spaces are located closest to the ground level and the most private spaces are located on the highest floor.

Building Model

GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: SPRING 2010

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR TEENS

P.A.C.T. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER F

TAPITECTURE: PACT

Structural Diagram

Rendering of Screen

The building program includes a 350 seat auditorium in-the-round as well as a black box theater on the third floor. To accommodate for the necessary program elements, the floor plates become larger as one ascends the building. The triangular form of the building inspired the octagonal shape of the auditorium. From there, the project program was placed into the floor plan of the building and dictated by lighting, security, and acoustic necessities. Building Model

BUILDING STRUCTURAL STU

The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structure is made up of a series of steel columns that exist along the perimeter of the building form. These columns are used to support the vertical truss system that anchors the LED screens as well as the beams that create a horizontal truss system helping to support each floor. The floors are also supported by tensile cables that are attached to the highest set of beams. The cables are connected to each beam at a consistent angle to maintain structural integrity. This system creates a cradle-like condition that supports each level as they become wider at each elevation. The purpose for this approach was to give the building a lighter appearance where it contacts the ground. Additional support for a 350 seat auditorium is provided by the barrel vault of the sonic tunnel on the ground level.

TAPITECTURE: PACT GRADUATE THESIS STUDIO: SPRING 2010

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR TEENS

TICKETS

AUDITORIUM 344 SEATS

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PARKING

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PARKING

SPORTS DISTRICT - PHILADELPHIA, PA

BOX THEATER

GIRL SCOUT HEADQUARTERS

BUILDING A PLACE “WHERE GIRLS GROW STRONG”

GRADUATE STUDIO: SPRING 2009

In the Spring 2009 semester, the assignment for MUArch students was to design a headquarters for the Buckeye Trails Girl Scouts. The building the organization had previously occupied would be transformed into an all girls public elementary school, so the group was in need of a new home. The land they had purchased was just east of the school and heavily wooded. The main concern of the design was to preserve as much of the natural landscape as possible, while providing for the needs of all users.

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Sketch Rendering of the Building Entry

Site Plan Option 1

Building Sections

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SUGGESTIONS:

- Build on existing parking and remove trees in the adjacent land area. Parking will be relocated to the southeast of the new building. By doing this, we will decrease the removal of trees from the site and impose on a minimum amount of the existing open space for parking.

Initial Site Plan Studies and Sketches

PARTIS

LYSIS

uts through property and its current SITE CONCERNS:  - An existing ravine cuts through property and its current to erode the site. conditions continue to erode the site. open space exists within property. - A limited amount of open space exists within property. to the North will make it diﬃcult to of trees to the North will make it diﬃcult to - The density  keep environmental impact to a minimum. impact to a minimum.  - The adjacent school is a part of this “all girl campus”. is a part of this “all girl campus”.

Site Plan Option 2

PARTIS

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SITE ANALYSIS

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- An existing ravine cuts through property and its current conditions continue to erode the site. - A limited amount of open space exists within property. - The density of trees to the North will make it diﬃcult to keep environmental impact to a minimum. - The adjacent school is a part of this “all girl campus”.

PROGRAM PARTIS

SITE CONCERNS:

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Interior Rendering of Conference Room

Building Floor Plan

Final Site Plan

The design presented for the Buckeye Trails Headquarters is inspired by the activities that would take place inside the building. The program not only suits the needs of the administration, but also gives the girls of Dayton, OH a safe place to interact with their peers. Creating an atmosphere that harvested both of these desires was the driving force behind the design. The organic form of the building was generated by manipulating the simple shape of a circle. The curved walls are derived from the natural features of the site, allowing the occupants to experience panoramic views of the heavily wooded area beyond.

BUCKEYE TRAILS HEADQUARTERS - DAYTON, OH

MARVIN GAYE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

Upon visiting Marvin Gaye Park and the Wattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch Tributary, three natural conditions of trees were studied and documented through sketching and photography. At the far east of the site, trees were so dense that one could not see from one side of the tributary bank to the other. The second condition had moderate tree density with limited visibility, and the third had dispersed trees that allowed for visibility. Diagram of Moderate Tree Density

FOOTE STREET NE

SENIOR COMPETITION STUDIO: FALL 2007

DESIGNING FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF THE WATTS BRANCH TRIBUTARY

Diagram of Limited Tree Density

Diagram of Extreme Tree Density

The objective of the Marvin Gaye Park Community Center was to provide a public building that would accommodate the needs of citizens in northeast DC. Marvin Gaye Park is located on a small patch of land bordering the Wattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch Tributary. As an attempt to revitalize the neighborhoods along the tributary, a community master plan established future plans for new parks, community buildings, and nature trails.

Existing Tree Study

Building Elevation

Building Placement Study

Building Floor Plan

Exploded Axonometric Diagram

Roofing Detail Diagram

The final design presented a unique and sensitive solution to the design problem. To reduce any negative environmental impact, the building footprint was planned around the existing trees of Marvin Gaye Park. Healthy and young trees were kept in place while older, less healthy trees were selectively removed to make space for the building. Note: This project was a part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senior Design Competition Studioâ&#x20AC;? and placed third among twenty student submissions. Site Model

MARVIN GAYE PARK - WASHINGTON, DC

Building Model

ROMAN PIAZZA STUDIES FOREIGN STUDIES STUDIO: SPRING 2007

LEARNING FROM THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Piazza San Pietro

Santa Maria in Trestevare

This assignment was used to help acclimate students to the city of Rome during the 2007 Undergraduate Foreign Studies program. To prepare for the four month stay, students were asked to document the characteristics of various piazzas in the city through hand sketches and photography. The four historical sites studied were Piazza San Pietro, Santa Maria in Trestevare, Piazza delle Rotunda, and Campidoglio

The layout of the five boards illustrate the relationship between building, piazza, and city. The posters were meant to be viewed as one full image from left to right helping to illustrate their city locations from west to east. The drawing medium used to execute the sketches was pencil on bristol board.

ROME, ITALY

Piazza delle Rotunda

Campidoglio

Final boards to be read from left to right