WAU - ICNCLST - Concept Book

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C O N C E P T

D E S I G N

Following a preliminary research and briefing effort, WAU presented 5 separate CONCEPT DESIGN studies. Each with a distinct point of view regarding how the space could be used. The principal goal was to stretch the conversation as to what the spatial translation of ICNCLST’S unique business functions could become.

1 MOVABLE WALLS

Robert Irwin

COLUMN CASING

PEDESTAL/SEAT

STORAGE ROOM

SEPARATE WORKSPACES LAYOUT

CABINET

MOVABLE WALLS

EXHIBITION/GALLERY LAYOUT

2 MEZZANINE

Empire State Building Observation Deck

PRIMARY WORKSPACE

SECONDARY WORKSPACE

STORAGE ROOM

3 BLEACHERS

MVRDV : The Stairs to Kriterion

4 CURTAIN

Christo and Jeanne-Claude : Running Fence

MEETING ROOM

PHONE BOOTH

STORAGE ROOM

PIN-UP WALL LIBRARY

5 PANGEA

Evolution of Pangea

DISPERSED LAYOUT

MOVABLE DESKS

ISLANDS LAYOUT

S C H E M A T I C

D E S I G N

The schemes titled MEZZANINE and BLEACHERS were identified for their ability to maximize the use of ceiling height in the space. The BLEACHERS scheme was seen to have the unique potential to create a programmable vertical connection to a newly inserted mezzanine level. WAU brought elements of both schemes through to SCHEMATIC DESIGN with a view to testing this combination through 3 further iterations.

OPTION 1

Ground Floor Program Diagram

PIN-UP WALL

LIBRARY

BANQUET LAYOUT

EXHIBITION LAYOUT

Ground Floor Program Diagram

LECTURE LAYOUT

LIBRARY PIN-UP WALL

OPTION 3

Ground Floor Program Diagram

EVENT LAYOUT

SYMPOSIUM

PIN-UP WALL

D E S I G N

D E V E L O P M E N T

OPTION 3 was selected as the scheme to proceed with into DESIGN DEVELOPMENT due to its simplicity of form and openess between the two levels. WAU incorporated design feedback stemming from schematic discussions to identify further areas of study including materiality, lighting, and furniture components.

F E E D B A C K & S T U D I E S

CREATE ADDITIONAL STORAGE & INTEGRATED DESKS AT MEZZANINE

CREATE LARGE INTEGRATED WORKTABLE AT MEZZANINE

FLIP LOCATION OF STAIR & BLEACHER

STUDY STRUCTURAL FRAMING OF THE MEZZANINE ADDITION

MAXIMIZE CEILING HEIGHT IN MEETING ROOM

STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY

The structural assembly of the mezzanine and bleacher stair component was studied in conjunction with the structural engineer and a composite system of wood and steel members was proposed.

STAIR STRINGERS

BLEACHER STRINGERS

EXISTING INTERIOR

8” DEEP STEEL BAND JOIST

6” DEEP STEEL FLOOR JOIST

PLYWOOD FLOOR FINISH

WALL 2X4 STUD WALL FRAMING

6X6 COLUMN

COMMUNAL WORK TABLE

The library on the mezzanine level was identified as a focal point for collaborative efforts in the office. An oversized standing work table was studied and incorporated as a fixed element directly above the meeting room.

CEILING HEIGHT

With the creation of a new mezzanine level in the space, the floor to ceiling height of each level was compressed. In response the team took advantage of the volume below the communal work table above to carve out a cavity and incorporate a continuous stretch membrane lighting solution to maximize the perception of space within the room. A further structural study in beam depths and quantities resulted in the selection of OPTION 2 to maximize ceiling height.

INTEGRATED STRETCH MEMBRANE LIGHT FROM NEGATIVE VOLUME OF WORK TABLE ABOVE

ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL JOIST DUE TO REDUCTION OF JOIST DEPTHS FOR HIGHER CEILING

MEZZANINE WORKSPACE

Tasked with creating an integrated solution for private desk space and storage at the mezzanine, WAU divided the space into alternating modules of desk and cabinet storage, providing an intimiate space to work overlooking the activity below.

STAIR & BLEACHER

For better circulation access and to open up viewing lanes from the seated area, the staircase was relocated to the opposite side and eliminated the need for an additional railing.

INTERRUPTED BLEACHER SEATING

PREVIOUS STAIR & BLEACHER LAYOUT

ADDITIONAL RAILING NEEDED

MOVE HVAC SYSTEM TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HEADROOM OVER STAIR

REVISED STAIR & BLEACHER LAYOUT

LARGER CONTINUOUS BLEACHER SEATING

Mezzanine Floor Plan

Bleacher Seating

Primary Workspace

Meeting Booth

Meeting Room

Viewing Gallery / Secondary Workspace Storage

W/C Kitchen

Ground Floor Plan

Gallery / Flexible Event Space

REVISED LAYOUT

FURNITURE DOCK

MEETING BOOTH

MEETING ROOM

STORAGE

RECEPTION

SECONDARY WORKSPACE LIBRARY

WORK TABLE

ROOM

W A L L

M A T E R I A L S

INTEGRATED BALUSTRADE + WALL FINISH

WAU was interested in finding an integrated wall material solution, such that the siding would continue beyond the finished floor level of the mezzanine and form the balustrade above. With this in mind, WAU studied various wall materials to find an open & translucent solution that allows for visibility and natural light to pass through to the mezzanine.

STAINED PLYWOOD

PERFORATED WOOD PANEL

POLYCARBONATE FIBERGLASS GRATING

STAINED PLYWOOD

FIBERGLASS GRATING

Stained Plywood

Fiberglass Grating

POLYCARBONATE

White Wash Plywood Polycarbonate

PERFORATED WOOD

Plywood Perforated Wood Panel

FIBERGLASS GRATING was chosen as the wall material as it has both the structural properties to extend and become the mezzanine balustrade, and the ability to be a unique and unifying element in the space. Due to its traditional use as an industrial grade material, it is an economical solution that can be produced in a variety of colors and sizes, and various degrees of transparency.

F I B E R G L A S S

G R A T I N G

TRANSLUCENT GRATING

Translucent Grating

Stained Plywood

WHITE GRATING

Whitewash Plywood

White Grating

GREY GRATING

Painted Plywood Grey Grating

MAGENTA GRATING

Stained

Plywood

Magenta Grating

M A T E R I A L S

MEETING BOOTH

MEETING ROOM - FELT

Felt

Panels Felt Rug

Plywood Millwork

MEETING ROOM - PLYWOOD

Plywood Wall Panel Acoustic Plywood Ceiling

Plywood Millwork

MEETING BOOTH - FELT

Felt Panels

Plywood Millwork

MEETING BOOTH - PLYWOOD

Plywood Wall Panel Acoustic Plywood Ceiling

Plywood Millwork

L I G H T I N G

CEILING FIXTURES

WORKSPACE/ BLEACHER

SUSPENDED TRACK SPOTLIGHTS

MEZZANINE LINEAR LED LIGHTS

WORKSPACE/EXHIBITION

SUSPENDED TRACK SPOTLIGHTS

Lighting Zones

The space is subdivided into lighting zones corresponding to its programmatic use — with suspended track spotlights illuminating the ground floor and bleachers, linear LED lights servicing the mezzanine floor, and stretch membrane lighting in the meeting room below.

SUSPENDED TRACK SPOTLIGHT

LINEAR LED LIGHT

STRETCH MEMBRANE LIGHT

FURNITURE

F U R N I T U R E

WORKSTATION TABLE

WHITE FORBO LINOLEUM FINISH

MEETING TABLE

Baltic birch plywood top

Plywood apron

Plywood base

Forbo Linoleum finish

MOVABLE WALL

Painted sheetrock

Plywood sheathing

2X4 Framing

Casters w/ brake

Plywood base

CUBE SEAT

Exterior plywood shell seat

Interior plywood shell seat

Exterior plywood shell seat

Interior plywood shell storage

1’8”

Type 1

Type 2

1’8” 1’8”