Architectural Portfolio Chase Kea Hampton University
table of contents design chaRretts art pavillion 4 - 5 retail alliance 6 - 7 Studio projects brambelton Block 8 - 13 comprehensive design project 14 - 21 design competitions cefpi student design competition 22 - 27 noma student design competition 28 - 33 study abraod 34 - 37 sketches 38 - 43
Art pavillion The Problem: Design an exibition space to showcase an artisit work of your choosing.
The Solution: The pieces of art being displayed are the mondrian paintings of Piet Mondrian. The design reflects the paintings by using a grid like structure and organization as well as combining different legnths and widths of lines (walls) to create a unique and interactive space. The design also creates an indoor/outdoor exibition expierence. By combinig lightweight roofs and display walls, “indoor� as well as outdoor spaces are created . This system of display pannels and roofs guide visiotrs through the spaces. The changes in height as well as the changes in length and width of the walls and roofs help emphasize the changes in spacve. All of these telements together create the indoor/outdoor exibitoin expierence.
retail alliance The downtown Norfolk area of Virginia is very rich in history. Granby street one of the more vibrant areas in the district, is where the new retail alliance building will be located. The addition of new retail shops and ofice space to a street that is ever bustling with people will add “new” life to the cities ever expanding downtown area. Retail Alliance is a consortium of retailers in the city of Hampton, VA. By joining together, they can share staff resources in order to allow the development of programs benefical to their mutual efforts. The design connected both spaces on the outside facade, while allowing them to remain unconnected on the interior. The “T” shaped array of glass on the front elevation acts as the connection between public and private. It also serves as a natural lighting source for both the public and private spaces, allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the building.
Brambleton Block Located in the historic Arts District of downtown Norfolk, Va, the block of Brambleton Ave. was in desperate need of renovation. Being walking distance from public transportation, and in such close proximity to the Chrysler Museum of Art, the challenge was creating a place where people could go to experience all the wonderful pleasures the Arts District has to offer. The design of this project consisted of a mixed use building (retail/ apartments), a parking garage, and an outdoor park. The goal was to create a small scale community for the Arts District. Creating a place where people could live, eat, play, and enjoy the arts all in one place would make Brambleton into the lively block it once was.
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Preserving the culture of the historic arts district while still promoting growth within the city was one of the biggest challenges we faced. However, through careful attention to street grids, pedestrian paths, and building massing, we were able to develop a scheme that incorporated the best of the old and the new.
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General Education Building On a college campus connections occur every second and these connections take on many forms. Connecting with new people, connecting what you learn in class to the real world, connecting across campus between buildings, connection is everywhere. Creating a building that aids in making these connections can really improve life at college. The design features a second floor skywalk connecting the two learning buildings. The skywalk, in addition to creating a connection between interior spaces, also frames a view ceating an exterior connection to the “Art Walk� on the rear of the site. Through a series of carefully placed focal points both inside and outside of the building, connections are made to the spaces and to the campus. By really focusing on these connecting elements, the building is able to function as a center for learning and education.
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Solar Panels on the top of the building allow the suns rays to be harnessed and reused within the building as a source of clean energy to assist with offsetting the cost of electricity Bike racks and additional pedestrian paths promote the use of alternative means of travel throught the site New trees planted around the site will not only add asthetical benefits, but will help rebuild the environment after it affected by construction The 3 trees near the front of the site will be preserved, and the tree that will be cut down will be reused to build benches to provdie seating around the site Bricks from the demolished building will be used to create the paving for the Art Walk Active chilled beams, motion sensors for lighting fixtures, and passive solar daylighting techniques are applied to help increace building efficency Green roof modules, Dual flush toilets, low flow plumbing fixtures, and Rainwater cisterns all work together to lower the buildings water usage Recycling will be encouraged by providing clearly marked and clearly visible glass, paper, and plastic waste bins
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STEM elementary school When inspiration is sparked in a child, a ripple effect begins. Once inspired, they begin to develop a desire to learn more and more, never being satisfied with what they know. This process is similar to a pebble being dropped in a pond. When dropped, the pebble creates ripples that expand outward and continue to grow. After analyzing how children grow and learn, it is crucial to provide them with their “pebble” so that they can start their never ending ripples of education. The design for this school originated from the concept of ripples and providing children a place where they can expand their knowledge. The site, located on a wetland, has a number of key water elements including a pond and a stream. Incorporating water into the design, the school acts as yet another ripple in the ecosystem and extends the existing wetlands. Features such as an intergrated water filtration system, a green roof, extensive daylighting, and a state of the art technology center make this STEM school both stunning and unique.
Rainwater collection process
The school is oriented to take advantage of the southern sunlight. Solar shades, exterior glazing on south facing glass, and overhangs are a few examples of how this is incorporated into the building.
By recycling water, sunlight, energy, and materials, costs for the building are able to be cut down.
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Adding to the existing wetlands on the site, an outdoor learning area/wetland was created to serve as a water filtration system and a place for students to learn outdoors.
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Key locations around the building collect and filter rainwater and grey water to be reused around the school.
Solar panels on the roof allow sunlight to be harvested and used in the school. reused in school
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To preserve the wetlands, trees that are cut down will be replaced by new plants and trees. A green roof that can be observed by the children helps cool the building. Also, a garden for students to grow their own plants will add to the surrounding vegetation.
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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY The design for the new youth based community facility addresses the issues of historic preservation with adaptive reuse and site and landscape design. This proposed site was organized after the heart of the city of Philadelphia. The center of the old city is comprised of 4 quadrants, all surrounding the courthouse. By dividing up the land and having the courthouse at the center, the iconic building becomes the focal point of downtown Philadelphia. Using this same concept of a strong center we decided to organize our site around a depressed courtyard for the community. This focal point was derived from the axis created by the existing street grid. The central courtyard is used to tie the buildings together. The courtyard is home to a multi-purpose platform. When used facing the courtyard it offers a more private venue, and when used facing the open lawn, it allows for a much larger audience. The adaptability of this platform creates a connection to the site as well as the community center. Using the city of Philadelphia as a precedent for the design, we were able to create a community center that was modeled after the very city it is in.
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Wellness, learning, and community are vital during all stages of a person’s life, but especially during the younger, formative years. By targeting these three areas we were able to develop a community center that meets the needs of both the youth and the community. Each of the three proposed buildings constructed on the site helps to address one of the key areas specifically. Together, they combine and create a center for youth to grow and develop. This is key in today’s times because often the reason for lack of growth is due to inadequate resources and guidance. Providing a place where youth can come to learn, grow, and progress, this is a staple to any thriving com-
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Multi-service wellness center
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Site descriptions 1. Divine Lorraine Hotel 2. Multiservice wellness center 3. Community resource center 4. Community commons 5. Community courtyard 6. Seating 7. Rooftop learning garden 8. Sustainable green roof 9. Connecting skywalks 10. Multi-use performance stage 11. Parking 12. Basketball court 13. Tennis court 14. Athletic field 15. Walking path
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Place d’ Armes Hampton University’s Masters of Architecture, requires rising fourth year students to experience studying abroad. The 2013 Urban Design Studio ventured to France in order to observe, document, study, and practice the urban architecture of France. Using these approaches, the students are then presented a challenge, in which they analyze and execute what they have learned in order to propose an effective way to resolve the issue. However, before eagerly accepting the challenge presented, the students must first reflect on the effective, and ineffective, design strategies existing throughout the study abroad. From city to city, with the help of Mason Andrews, Ray Gindroz, and others, the students reflected on the numerous cities traveled to. The documented work was proposed after the students came to a understanding of what needed to be done, and how it needed to be executed. Adopting Toulon, the city sister of Norfolk, the students took the area of the Place d’ Armes, an old navel space, to provide detailed plans, sections, and elevations, to make the abandoned area a central landmark for the once desolated city.
PROCESS For the proposal, we began experimenting with four different organizational schemes for the site. The discussion centered around where to situate the building that would house Virgin Megastore on the bottom and residential apartments on top. Students experimented through different partis locating the building on the east, west, and south side of the place, as well as an independent free-standing building. It was decided to situate the retail on the south side of the site as to incorporate the existing north facades of the buildings on rue Micholet, which students found to be unattractive and in deteriorating condition. Other major design decisions included the language of the ornamentation on the faรงades and clock tower, which drew inspiration from traditional Toulonaise elements, modern glasswork, as well as the ironwork on the Eiffel conservatory.
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