Functional Simplicity Luxury Lake Front Private Residence Nowak Pier Buffalo, NY Zach Polvino Spring 2011
Table of Contents -Concept Statement -Beginning Model Phase -Evolution of Styro-Foam Model -Final Study Model -Preliminary Isometric Sketches -Evolution of stick frame model -1st floor space planning -2nd floor space planning -1st floor plan -2nd floor plan -Section A-A -Section B-B -Exterior Perspective Drawing -Interior Perspective Drawing -Final Model Pictures -Living room FF&E
Functional Simplicity
Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Concept Statement
The focus of this project was to create a private, relaxing retreat from the everyday life. Its unique lakeside location atop Nowak Pier provides the backdrop to relaxing getaways to forget about stress and enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Erie and the Niagara River with breath taking views of the Canadian coastline. The main focus of the residence is to be a functional yet luxurious simplistic living. Its Mid-Century Modern dĂŠcor is themed nicely with its clean lined structure and clean lined interior spaces. The residence also features a first floor out-door terrace facing the waterfront, and a more private second floor terrace also facing the lake and Canada. With stunning views and clean lined spaces this residence provides the ultimate relaxation in luxurious style living while maintaining a functional yet simplistic clean design.
Functional Simplicity
Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Beginning Model Phase - Use of Monolthic Sculptures
This residential space is intended to be a restfull retreat from the everyday enviroment. As its name suggests it is intended to be a simplistic yet functional space. At in order from top to bottom are the first three study models. Through critique the first model was chosen as the best model. The model above is a refined version of the first sucessful model for this project.
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Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Evolution of Residence Through Styro-Foam Monothlic Modeling
Through design critique certain elements of the design were refined, such as altering the size and position of the atrium space. Also the addition of a defined entryway was added. Its position balances the cantelievered second level.
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Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Final Styro-Foam Monolithic Model
This model is a further refinement of the first one. It again has a clearly defined entryway, and there have been refinements such as a shorter first floor level and changes in the atrium spaces based on further critique.
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Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Preliminary Sketches showing the Evolution of the sculptural Elelments of the residence
This series of three sketches show the development of the preliminary stages of the sculptural form from block to two separate layers. In the middle sketch this is done by a cut being made to separate the form into two separate layers. in the last sketch the top layer was shifted diagonally to create visual intrest in the sculptural form.
As these sketches illustrate the continued development of the sculptural form as it evolves into a residential structure. The first sketch shows a section of the second layer being removed to further add intrest as sculptural form illustrated in a gray rectangle. In the middle sketch the addition of atrium spaces, illustrated in blue, on the first and second levels move the sculpture into a basic residential building. In the last sketch the addition of a rooftop terrace illustrated in green.
In these sketches there is further devolopment of the sculpture into residential space. In the first sketch the addition of a desireable view indicated by the light blue colored walls. In the second sketch it went back to basics to change the height of the two layers as suggested durring critique. The final sketch shows the current model with a taller second level, a defined entry highlighter in yellow opposite the side of the cantelievered second level, and re-defined atrium spaces shown in a darker blue shade. It still maintains the desireable views highlighted by the lighter blue shade, and the rooftop terrace shown in green.
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Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011
Evolution of Residence Through Stick-Frame Model Construction
These two pictures show the first stick frame model built. After careful analysis and group discussions it was determined that a section of the structure should be removed on the first floor.
These following two pictures show the further evolution of the model with the section of the first level removed. This enhanced the sculptural beauty of the model as well as allowing for clean lined spacial planning.
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Spacial Planning - 1st Floor
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Spacial Planning - 2nd Floor
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First Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
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Section A-A
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Section B-B
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Exterior Perspective View
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Interior Perspective View
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Front View of Model
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First Floor View
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Second Floor View
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Living Room FF&E
Living Room engineered flooring and paint
Living Room Sofa
Accent chair, coffee table, and lounge chair
Functional Simplicity
Zach Polvino IDE 251 Spring 2011