Jose Benjamin 1 by UptownAKL

2023

Jose Benjamin

Geoff Pitts

PORTFOLIO

AD1 ARCHDES 700

Initial Concept Designs

Sustainability and climate solutions (materials, systems and resources)

Adaptability

Te Aranga Māori Design Principles

Mid-semester Presentation, discussion and feedback

Design Development

Engineering consultations (discussion and development

User Access and Movement

Detailing (designing and developing pertinent details for realising the project)

Final Presentation, discussion and feedback

2023 PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS

PA G E 4

Initial concept designs

Projection

My central concept is the idea of Projection. This concept relates to my idea of giving the people of Uptown a unique visual performance by utilising the ventilation shaft. Many ways of performance usually incorporate music that attracts people into a public space; I want to attract them visually with something they have not seen before within the vibrant site of Uptown.

- To offer different views to give a visual performance to the people of Uptown - finding a way to utilise the existing ventilation shaft - Creating architecture that projects to people and give a unique experience of place

Critical Reflection

One of the main aims of this brief was to create something that builds on Upwtown’s nature. Projection can show a lot about someone’s personality. We can project how we are as humans to other people and as a way to express our feelings as well. My clients are creative people, particularly in film study and performing arts; I want to design architecture that allows them to project their character to the public. I want to create architecture that “projects” and “performs” To help tell a story about Uptown’s character and meaning to the people outside of Uptown

This idea helps me further understand the concept of projection and how I can use architecture to provide a visual performance.

This helps me in terms of design to further think about the marked area affected by the view shaft. To design something that will not block the views so perhaps I can have a mix of a private area and an open area within that shaded part of the lot.

View Shafts - Analysing the view shafts - Helps inform on which parts have a height limit - To not block views of other buildings on site

Spatial Organisation

Creating architecture to provide projection

Concept Model

Sketch showing my concept of projection through architecture. Looking how I can provide different views for the people while experiencing the visual performance within the space.

Concept model best showing my concept of Projection. Between the two massing models indicating the building itself and the existing view shaft we see how the idea is shown within the two buildings.

Critical Reflection

The idea of spatial organisation is something to think about with all levels of the building. How can I organise spaces in order to show my concept of projection? And how can i organise the people within the space as well?

Focussing more on the main event space, I will think about how I can manipulate space in order to provide different views and prespectives for all people. I will aim to cater to the angle of projection from the visual performance and make the spaces perform as well.

This best shows my concept idea through a physical state. This can further help me imagine the type of spaces I want within the building in detail. The overall massing of the model helps me improve on ways I can change the overall spacing of the building

- In terms of spatial organisation, each modular apartment has to have equal living conditions. - Better views and open to natural light

PA G E 5

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Bar area Brick Wood Steel Concrete

10:30am seating material Wooden flooring Cement Natural Terrain

1:30pm Essential material for modern modular construction Wood Steel Concrete/Cement

8:30pm

Sustainability - Modular Buildings

Climate Solution - Solar Strategy

Materials Precedences

- This diagram focusses on the exterior planning layout of the residential apartments for my building which follow the style of modular housing. - Experimenting on how I can lay them out together to make sure each room has equal living conditions - Each one roughly being 40m2 it is the standard size for a single apartment for my clients - how each level is affected if I stack them on top of each other.

- This is a sun shadow study of the overall site plan - Showing its conditions at different times of the day - Also showcases how it affects the streets and fotpaths - showing the darkest and lightest partsof the site at different times of day

- incorporating materials that encourage low carbon emission - Brick - Timber - Concrete - using greenery as part of the facade to be more eco friendly - The essential material for fast and affordable modular construction - Using locally sourced materials

Critical Reflection

Creating modular buildings plays a part in sustainability within building construction. Using prefabricated components to be able to quickly assemble on site - to reduce waste and energy consumption

With this analysis, this helps me with design strategies to cater to its climate conditions. Thinking about the sun direction and the location of my site, I will have most of my openings to the West side of my building to maximise lighting. For the residential spaces, I would aim to design each modular apartment to all have acess to natural sunlight so having openings towards the north side and west side is an essential design strategy. More natural sunlight leads to less energy consumption leading to a more sustainable design

In relation to modular architecture construction, using prefabricated materials provides a good outcome for minimal energy waste. Using locally sourced NZ materials is good for sustainability as well and also adds more care towards tradition and heritage values depending on the history of the site. Leaning more towards minimal carbon emissions also gives good opportunities for a sustainable building followed by the use of green areas such as the roof adds a positive approach towards the environment.

PA G E 6

This also helps with affordability offering more housing oportunities for the people of Uptown. Potentially it can move to temporary principles for a more adaptive design.

Summer

Sustainability - Renewable energy systems

Adaptability + Natural Ventilation

Adaptability - Solar shading

- the diagram showcases the idea of rotating doors between the columns. - In terms of adaptability this would be able to withstand different environmental conditions. - Having the felxibility to open and close depending on the environment gives better living conditions.

- this diagram shows the environmental strategy of solar shading for the building at different seasons. - to optimise sun glare and to allow diffused natural light into the space. - this can potentially lower energy consumption of buildings leading to reduced costs for electricity. - contributes to sustainability with no need of artificial lighting.

Critical Reflection

This energy system compliments my design concept very well. As I am using a projector onto the existing ventilation shaft my design calls for energy efficient systems. It is a convenient system for the visual performances for my building supporting my ideal concept of projection.

This idea of rotatable doors relates to my concept of projection as it projects different qualities of light into the space. It can give opportunities for natural ventilation to flow in and out of the space as well. This minimises additional energy consumption reducing operational costs resulting in a more sustainable design.

In a deeper sense, this supports my idea of projection - how the architecture itself can manipulate and many forms of light into the space. This creates a stronger connection to my concept and the building.

- shown on this diagram is the use of solar panels for renewable energy. - Gaining from the natural sunlight then converting it into usable energy for the space. - good for energy efficiency for a sustainable design.

PA G E 7

Winter

PA G E 8

Tangata Whenua

Mana Tangata

Mahi Ngatahi

This principle recognizes the mana whenua, or the people of the land, as the primary stakeholders in any design process. It involves engaging with the local Māori community to understand their cultural values, history, and aspirations, and ensuring that these are reflected in the design.

This principle recognizes the importance of people, their well-being, and their sense of place in the design process. It involves creating environments that are safe, healthy, and inclusive, and that reflect the needs and aspirations of all members of the community.

This principle recognizes the importance of collaboration and partnership in the design process. It involves working closely with the Māori community, local government, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design reflects the collective aspirations of the community.

Critical Reflection

Wtihin my design, it is important to recognise the people of the land which is the people of Uptown. To understand the values, history and aspirations. The main aspiration is to show the character of Uptown through projection and visual performance. To design for the creative people of Uptown (film students)

Creating engaging architecture that brings people together. A place where they can be safe and be themselves and also meet other people.

Maintaining a close relationship with the people of Uptown. Knowing the area and its unique diversity and recognising wants and needs of different people.

Whakapapa

Tohu

This principle recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability and stewardship. It involves designing environments that respect the natural environment, and that promote sustainable living and resource use.

This principle recognizes the importance of cultural heritage and identity. It involves designing environments that reflect the cultural history and identity of the Māori community, and that promote a sense of cultural continuity and connection.

This principle recognizes the importance of symbolic representation and visual storytelling. It involves incorporating Māori symbolism and art into the design to create environments that are rich in cultural meaning and significance.

Critical Reflection

Using locally sourced materials and aim for low carbon emissions is a way to give back to the environment. Another way is to become more eco friendly by incorporating greenery on the design.

The design can be a way to reflect cultural history through performance .I can design a space that can project the cultural heritage and identity of Uptown.

Particularly for this design my idea of storytelling will be through film. I can tell a story through the concept of projection not just with the movies but with the architecture itself. Many ways that I can create different moments throught the design that tells the story of projection.

PA G E 9

Kaitiakitanga

Mid Semester Presentation - Site plan - Information on our urban planning of the overall site marking all lots and how they relate to each other. - Went into further depth with the roads and pathways. Also, I marked my building and the ventilation shaft to demonstrate the connection between them within the site. In addition, I highlighted the station and went into greater detail with the open green space to the north and east of the location.

Critical Reflection

PA G E 10

This general pattern is a formal approach to the new site, demonstrating the concept of with various public squares spaced out among each building cluster. The following site section lines are marked to demonstrate the buildings’ relationship to the site’s natural terrain.

Massing Diagram - massing diagram to help inform the type of spaces present in each level - the public spaces being the first and second floor - the upper floors being residential spaces

Floorplans Shown are the detailed floorplans of the building. Each space having an idea of how the furniture is laid out. Also showing the openings and the accessibility of each room.

Critical Reflection

Each individual space is labeled and I further thought about stakeholder needs. One of my clients being a film maker more in touch with performing arts, is in need of a creative film studio. An area where the creative people can be in touch with their profession and express themselves freely within the space.

This helps me have a good idea of how I want the spaces to be planned with the added detail of the walls and openings. To improve this I can further think about how each leavel can relate to my main concept of projection and performance.

The spaces also give them an opportunity to project their character onto the open event space.

How can I make the spaces to make the people themselves perform?

Uptown Live Sports Bar

Concept

Brief To design a mixed use urban residential building within the new site of Maungawhau Station in Uptown. We need to design a space that both provides a business idea and also provides a residential space on the upper floor. My main concept is to develope a mixed use space where it ecourages different people to come together and gather around to experience a new type of performance in Uptown. I will be desiginging a mixed use Sports Bar which is aslo a creative studio for the creative people of Uptown. To give a new event space that utilises the existing ventilation shaft and give a visual performance that attracts people to come to the space. Encouraging night life within the site of Uptown.

Providing visual performance to each apartment

Natural sunlight towards every apartments

Viewshafts used to dictate spaces

Lift

Back of House

Storage

Lift M

Lift

Creative Studio

Student Lounge

Outdoor Communal area

Projection visual performance

Utilising the Ventilation Shaft

Openess - Architecture that provides different atmospheres

Mini Bar Open Seating Area

Sports Bar Stage Communal Green Roof

Residential

Groundfloor 1:100

1st Floor 1:100

Open Communal

Stage Seating with Mini Bar and Creative Studio

Lift

Lift Apartment

Shared Lounge

Open Gathering Area

Lift

Outdoor Eating Area Apartment

Sports Bar

Massing Diagram

Site Plan 1:500

2nd Floor 1:100

3nd Floor 1:100

Night Render

Lift

Lift Apartment

Shared Lounge

Apartment

Precedents

Site Section 1:500

4nd Floor 1:100

Section 1:500

Section 1:100 + Night Render

Feedback

The top section is looking towards the South-West of the overall site. The bottom section views out to the North-West of the site. These seections mainly showcase the highest point of the masterplan which is where the open green area is located. This also shows the relationship of the building and ventilation shaft on another perspective. We see the height difference between the two structures and how the building sits on the natural slope of the terrain.

This is a more detailed section that focusses more on the building itself rather than the site. This showcases the idea of projection and how the visual performance is taking place on the main event space. Further going into detail it shows how the angle of projection hits the ventilation shaft and how the spatial organisation of the rooms are set out in order to make space and provide a good distance for the angle of projection to hit the ventilation shaft the right way. The people shown indicates the type of gathering I imagined where they can all come together to witness a difference experience of an event space.

- Think about performance of people - perhaps the public gathering can be the performance itself - Have a better connection to the street - Think more mixed use towards the sports bar idea, dont be limited to just a sports bar. - Think about other performances - music, other interaction - think more practical - put the bar and mini bar together - make 2 levels into 1

Critical Reflection

For the Site sections, the main thing I wanted to show was the building’s relationship to the natural terrain of the site and its fellow neighbors. Putting into thought the existing view shafts I thought about the overall height of my building as a whole and made sure that I’m not blocking any views.

This night render perfectly conveys the concept of architecture that provides people with a visual performance. The many types of areas provide diverse atmospheres to the design. This illustrates the idea of a large group of people gathering together to admire a performance while interacting. It produces intriguing architecture that tells a story and draws people in, fostering human connection and making the projected film the focal point. It contributes to the idea of discovery within the site plan and the building’s distinct feeling of character. This message applies to Uptown’s values of expressing and projecting its unique character to the community.

With the overall feedback it provided me with more opportunities to improve my design to further relate to my concept. Now I have to think about how I can engage with the street more and provide a better connection from the building into the street for a more amplified idea of performance. To be more practical I will think more about the uses of spaces and put spaces together for more room for the residential apartments.

PA G E 11

Facade Section 1.100

Bar Space Projection Booth Back of House/Storage

Design Development - sketches with concept of projection - how to project the building to other people walking through the street - To develope spaces more and be more practical with the levels - To create a more amplified connection to the people outside

- This is a way to further elevate my connection towards the street - To extend the stage seating area down all the way to the ground - provides better accessibility to the people walking along the path

Spaces development - Indicating the new spaces from the following design development - Showcasing how the new spaces improves the new building plan - Provides a bigger space for the bar area and a new space underneath the stage seating

Critical Reflection

Following the feedback it can further imrpove my building by relating it more to my concept. Perhaps I can carry this idea of engagement of the people and get them to perform within the building with the way they gather around and interact with each other.

- With this development it adds a better connection and engages the street more - As I extend the stairs I “project” out more to the people inviting them to come into the main event space straigth away - With this development it provides opportunities for new spaces

With this change it adds more meaning to my idea of projection starting from the new stage seating arrangment. This provided new opportunities for new spaces. I can further carry this idea of “projecting” or “extending throughought my whole building.

In what way can I apply “projection” and how can I use it to amplify the connection to people?

PA G E 12

A better connection to the street

To add more emphasis on my concept of projection.

Design Development Stairs

Developed Stair seating

Developed exterior form

- this shows an experimentation on what ways I can model my stairs. - thinking about its circulation - also thinking about the relation to my concept of projection

- This is my improved stair/seating design. - populated with people to show the idea of how they gather within this public space. - also has added planter boxes.

Critical Reflection

- some challenges that I went through was the slope of the stairs at it went up toi the 1st floor. - thinking about the ramp I thought about the possibilities for wheelchair acces

- From the previous designs, this gives the best design in terms of its slope from the ramps and overall appeal.

- Overall the developments made through each iteration I think made the best possible design in the end. - Where I can focus on now is the overall detailing of the design.

PA G E 13

- This shows the updated form of the building design - After the engineering consultaions applied, this is the final form of my building. - Showcasing the changes in its facade, such as the second skin facade which is a chain mesh.

Engineering Consultation - Load path - Before the final development of the building I went through various consultations with the engineer. - This focusing on the idea of the columns in the shape of a “v” - also focussing on the load paths of the design and analysing where the loads were

Critical Reflection

PA G E 14

- this helped me move into a more structurally sound design with exposed bracing system.

Tension Rod Bracing system

V columns

- For the south side of my facade the engineer suggested tension rod bracing systems as it was a more felxible option. - To be able to give a little bit of looseness in order to stay stable rather than just being stiff. - For improvements, I incorporated these rods throughought my whole design mainly on the more open sides of the building.

- a part of my design was to change the size of the columns to a much thicker size.

Critical Reflection

- This was a nice structural support to my design to be able to withstand tension. - The design is more structurally stable with the addition of these rods.

- this is so that it can withstand the load from the uppoer floors. - it was a much needed design change for a better structural foundation.

Steel ring 10mm thick

100m tension rod

- one of the suggestions from the engineer was to make the stairs much lighter. - it was suggested to have some polustyrene infill within the poured concrete to make it lighter.

Critical Reflection - Overall this is a good design strategy to make in order for a more sustainable design with less concrete. - It also provided some opportunities for extra spaces to be made within the bottom part of the stairs.

Concrete beam connection to columns

Consultations applied to final form.

- This is a more developed version of the Concrete columns. - Showcasing how the beams directly line up to the steel columns in the upper floors - showing a well supported column

- This shows the tension rods in more detail within the final form of the building.

Critical Reflection

- as the design looks more clean, it works very well - as everything lined up properly with its spans

- The tension rods provided a good touch to the design adding a type of lightness to the structure. - playing with its angles, it also related to my concept of projection

PA G E 15

Stairs

User Acess and Movement

PA G E 16

- This is the initial dfesign of the type of spaces present within the building. - Showcasing the multiple levels and its relation to each floor

Planning and circulation - This diagram showcases the vertical circulation of the building. - consisting of a elevator with a stairwell around the shaft.

Horizontal Circulation - This diagram is the horizontal circulation routes for each od the spaces that are often occupied. - Showing that theres a lot of circulation for the bar area as it is a public area as well as the stair/seating area on the outdoor cinema

Critical Reflection

- For the later designs, I should put more focus in the people who use the space and what would be the best possible living condition for them and the public.

- The idea of the stairwell around the elevator shaft is a good strategy to save space to provide more floor area for the residences. - I can look to focus more on how the residences move through the spaces.

- I think that the spaces are good with providing room for circulation for the public and the private. - The studios have a good mix of public and private this is so that the public can have some shade in case the outdoor sinema seating is affected by rain.

80mm extensive green roof

10mm drainage layer; protective mat two-layer bituminous seal

120-350mm expanded polystyrene thermal insulation to falls vapout barrier

Smooth gravel edge channel

25x38mm batterns 21mm larch tongue and groove boarding 180mm mineral wool thermal insulation

Gantry Structure Zinc coated steel grate 3mm M12 Bolt Fixings

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Frame and Mesh Connection CHS Zinc coated steel 80mm diameter

38x38 counter battens

Stainless steel conveyor belt mesh second skin facade FWAR Zinc Coated Steel 5mm thickness

120mm CLT wall

Structural steel column attached to gantry structure

208mm CLT ceiling deck

Triple glazed glass

Roof Detail 1:10

Concrete Beam detail 1:5

Detailing

- this is the roof detail scaled at 1:10 covering the clt main facade materiality and also the gantry structure connected to the steel conveyor belt mesh. - It also shows the extended green roof detail on the upper floor followed by the planter box and plants detail for the community garden.

- this drawings goes into more detail specifivcally on the embedded structural steel column to show that connection to the concrete beam. - This shows how the load path is in line with the beam for a structurally suppported building.

- this particular detail focusses on the stair seating within the outdoor cinema. - this shows the polystyrene infill inbetween the precast concrete for a lighter solution instead of solid concrete. .

Critical Reflection

- Going into detail with the building has been really informative especially in terms of the different connections within the facade. Important connections such as the gantry structure and the extended green roof.

- Focussing more into the finer details such as the connection to the beam it further shows the important connection that supports the 1st floor.

- This is a really important detail to know about the connection inbetween the groundfloor and the first floor through the foundation and the steel column.

PA G E 17

Roof Detail 1:10

DETAILED SECTION 1:50 This is a long detailed section of the building This particular section shows its relationship to the ground, and its relationship to the people. Into finer detail, we see the various activities taking place within the building. We see how the people interact with each other and how they move through the spaces.

PA G E 18

In terms of my concept, it whos how the stair seating projects to the people by extending out and engaging the street. Creating a welcoming piece of architecture that attracts many people into the space.

FINAL PRESENTATION

Brief The project brief is to design a mixed-use residential building within the new site of Maungawhau Station in Uptown. The project contains specific requirements that help us analyse the site and its character and develop a group proposal that gives the place an urban strategy for subdividing the area into separate 500m2 lots. Group Vision For the urban renewal of Uptown, our group vision for this site is to give the place its uniqueness and find ways to attract and gather people together. To encourage human interaction and add an idea of discovery within the new site. For human interaction, we separated the site between streets for car accessibility and pedestrian pathways all along the middle of the site. This relationship between the new paths and roads is to promote human interaction. Showing this idea of discovery, each cluster of buildings has a central meeting point, so each group has its unique void space to piece everything together. To meet with the brief, we will include residential spaces on each of our lots to provide more residential opportunities for the people of uptown in need of a place to live. A limitation we analysed was designing with the view shafts at particular site locations. The view shafts informed us which parts of the buildings we could build multiple stories on without blocking the view along the site.

This is my final presentation for my buiding. The main drawings covered were the site plan, photos of a conceptual model, the floorplans and elevations, sections, Renders and a detailed 1:50 section. Also I brought a 1:200 model to further showcase the exterior form of the building and its functions within the spaces.

Brief Statement My design brief is to create a mixed-use space that encourages different people to come together and gather around to experience a new type of performance and event space in Uptown. To develop a high-density mixed-use architecture that utilises the existing ventilation shaft and gives an engaging visual performance that compliments Uptown’s vibrant character. Commercial I will design an open Bar area with an event space for the commercial space. The main idea for my chosen space is to propose a unique type of event space catered for Uptown's creative people to project their character. Along with the bar is an event space similar to an outdoor theatre that utilises a ventilation shaft with a projector that showcases various visual performances for the public. This outdoor projected film idea adds to the idea of giving the people of Uptown a new experience within the site. This visual performance can tell stories and gather people together for human interaction. The existing site lacks community and public facilities, so I chose a space that encourages the public to unite. Also, this space decision relates well to my fellow neighbours incorporating a restaurant and other public-related themes. Having a bar adds to the idea of a mixed-use space since it also encourages nightlife in Uptown. I am providing design opportunities to give different atmospheres to my building during the day and the night. Residential For the Residential buildings, My main clients are the creative people of Uptown. I am providing them with a creative studio where they can work on their craft, followed by their own living space on the upper levels. My main idea is focused on the performing arts; I will design through their needs and give them a space to perform and showcase their creative character to the public within the event space. I will develop modular housing principles for the Housing style to support sustainable building creation. I will give the client good living conditions, with all rooms having access to natural sunlight and a good view of the street front and the ventilation shaft where the projected visual performances are being held. Conept - Projection and Visual Performance My central concept is the idea of Projection. This concept relates to my idea of giving the people of Uptown a unique visual performance by utilising the ventilation shaft. Many ways of performance usually incorporate music that attracts people into a public space; I want to attract them visually with something they have not seen before within the vibrant site of Uptown. One of the main aims of this brief was to create something that builds on Upwtown’s nature. Projection can show a lot about someone's personality. We can project how we are as humans to other people and as a way to express our feelings as well. My clients are creative people, particularly in film study and performing arts; I want to design architecture that allows them to project their character to the public. I want to create architecture that “projects” and “performs” To help tell a story about Uptown’s character and meaning to the people outside of Uptown

Viewshafts used to dictate spaces

Openess - Architecture that provides different atmospheres

Utilising the Ventilation Shaft

Angled seating for better views

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For the first part, I discussed my concept with the critiques about the idea of projection and how I can showcase that with my building. I mainly show the idea of my concept through my concept model. The things I discussed with my plans was how the people circulated within the spaces and how the residential spaces worked as single and shared units. Covering the overall spatial planning of the spaces I moved onto the elevations and sections. These set of drawings helped me showcase the exterior form of my building followed by a the scaled model

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Discussion

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FINAL PRESENTATION Discussion The main things discussed on the second part was how my building showed the idea of projection through the renders. It shows my concepts in different ways. Within the bar space, the concept of projection is shown through the manipulation of light with the ‘V’ volumns. and with the night render it shows the projection onto the existing ventilation shaft. Another shot showcasing my idea of projection is the shot of the outdoor cinema and how the stair seating projected out into the public. This is also shown on the detailed section below.

Feedback

PA G E 20

Feedback from the presentation the critiques really loved my overall concept of projection and they believe that it has a lot of opportunities. One thing they asked was to showcase my concept more on the drawings such as the elevations. One thing they suggested was to add materiality and think about how the drawings can “project” out to the viewer.” Minor changes with the floorplannign such as the toilets were needed and also with the creative film studio on the 1st floor being suggested as a mixed public and private space. From this feedback it has truly helped me try and sell my design by showing a stronger relation to my concept of projection through my drawings and renders. The detail drawings and main section drawing show the concept of projection as well.