WILLIAM VONFRICKEN BETWEEN STONE & STEEL DESIGN IV
BETWEEN STONE AND STEEL
“walk-up”studio units, commercial space, lobby, bike room &
PROJECT DESCRIPTION-
mail room. The upper northern component proiveds 10 high
end stuido units, 10 one bedroom units, and 10 2 bedroom
Design a high desnsity, multi-unit housing for a 176’x105’ urban
site on the Lower East Side in Manhattan.
units. All of these units get excellent views of East Village
PROGRAM-
New York.
40 Micro Units
@ 300SF
The Facades of the buildings also contrast each other.
10 1 Bedroom Units
@ 600SF
The lower being blue stone which is a local stone in the area
10 2 Bedroom Units
@ 900SF
and the upper being zinc metal mesh. This mesh will forever
Commercial
@ 3000SF
be changing with the idea of a “moving facade”. Each unit will be provided with the use of the mesh facade to buffer the
DESIGN PROPOSAL-
sunlight while also being able to move 10’x10’ portions of the
mesh to gain light and a better view. This will be controled
“Between Stone and Steel” is a one of a kind building
that houses 60 units. The project incorporates many concepts
with a romote, and will make each unit very unique. The
within. The shape is notable and essential to the design. The
contrast of a constant facade and a moving facade becomes
building was designed to let all the units get the beautiful
beautiful to the every day viewer.
southern exposure. Due to the location of the site sunlight
was very diffuclt to deal with. The angles of the building were
fecient vertical circulation, that elevates all the way to the
designed in order to receive optimal sunlight to the building
magnificent roof. The roof accommodates a 12 lap mile track,
while not distrupting the buildings that surround. This move-
25 person theater, oversized hot tub with lounge area and a
ment also allowed the corner of the site to be opened and
perfect dining area with a public bar and dance floor.
increase the public circulation in the area. By creating these
two different shapes and elevating the northern peiece 55’ , the
and fits nicely in the site. It becomes unique with the help of
site becomes a more open and free area. This suggests for a
the contrasting of the building components and the help of the
beautiful private park/garden area, where the city life becomes
beautiful inner park area.
The cores connect the bulding and make for a ef-
Between Stone and Steel incorporates many ideas
muted.
To the eye the building looks like two seperate
STRUCTURE-
buildings. This became important to support another concept.
Due to the program placement of the project the elevation of
short spaned concrete structure. The upper portion is built with
the site becomes a focal point. The Lower component of the
steel structure.
building is housed with 30
The lower part of the building is constructed with
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STUDIO UNIT (300SF) PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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1BEDROOM UNIT (600SF) PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
2 BEDROOM UNIT (900 SF)
FORM DIAGRAM
N SU
CLEA R VIEW
RE SU PO EX
MECH. FACADE CONTROLS SUN EXPOSURE
ED OS CL EN EN RD GA NER
OPENS COR
SOLAR STU
DIAGRAMS FALL EQUINOX
SPRING EQUINOX
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CATIONAL PRODUCT
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SOLAR STUDY
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DIAGRAMS SUMMER SOLSTICE
WINTER SOLSTICE
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
VERTICAL CIRCULATION HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
DIAGRAMS
PROGRAM DIAGRAM
CORE
BIKE ROOM
STUDIO APT.
2 BR. APT.
COMMERCAIL
1 BR APT.
LOBBY
CIRCULATION
DIAGRAMS
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SITE PLAN 1 1/128” = 1’ - 0”
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GYM
MECH.
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GROUND PLAN 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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FLOORS 1-3 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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FLOORS 5-9 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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12 P
LA IL M E
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12 LAP MILE
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ROOF PLAN 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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FLAT ELEVATION1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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SOUTHERN ELEVATION1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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SECTION 1 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
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WEST ELEVATION 1/32” = 1’ 0”
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SECTION 2 1/32” = 1’ - 0”
UNIT PROCESS
MODEL PROCESS
SECTION MODEL
MID PROCESS MODEL
FINAL MODEL
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