HOME AWAY FROM HOME
SENIOR PROJECT WINTER 2020 ALISON NEIL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A.
DESIGN BRIEF & CONCEPT
1. INTRODUCTION & CONCEPT 04-05 2. SITE PLAN 06-07 3. CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES 08-12 4. MATERIALS BOARD 13 5. CONCEPTUAL SECTION 14-15
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
6. PRECEDENT 16-19 7. BUBBLE & BLOCK DIAGRAMS 20-21 8. BRIDGE DESIGN DETAILS 22-23 9. AXONOMETRIC & EXTERIOR VIEWS 24-25
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
10. PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS 26-31 11. ACCOMMODATION ENLARGED PLANS 32-33 12. SECTIONS 34-35 13. EXTERIOR & INTERIOR VIEWS 36-43
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INTRODUCTION The “No Man’s Land” competition seeks a design for a refugee respite centre at the Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Bridge. The respite centre must accommodate a minimum of 1,500 individuals, with an average stay of one to two months. This centre features three key areas which are: community, services, and accommodation.
“Home Away From Home” is a respite centre that aims to draw attention to itself. The bridge has been redesigned to go around the building. This is done with the intention that those who pass the respite centre will be curious about its purpose, and learn more about the political issue surrounding the large number of Hispanic people seeking refuge in the United States. With more awareness and education, comes an opportunity for the issues in their home countries to be addressed for future generations.
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COMMUNITY
focal point
views
An element which is valued in Latin culture, the respite centre will be focused on community spaces and encouraging relationship building between residents.
In line with the concept behind the centre, the form is based on a central focal point.
Due to the centre’s location, view points from all angles will be optimised.
innovation
adaptability
Building a respite centre of this size is not common; it is important to give refugees a sense of being human.
Suites must be adaptable to different family or group sizes.
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Site Plan Key Legend: A - Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Bridge B - USA Border Crossing C - Eagle Pass, Texas Commercial District D - Mexico Border Crossing E - Gran Plaza F - Rio Grande G - Shelby Park 6
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
- Cars and pedestrians who pass the structure will be intrigued, look up the purpose of the building online,and be encouraged to find out more about these issues - Bring attention to the underlying issue of why large numbers of Hispanic people seek asylum in the United States so that the issues in their home countries may be addressed
Colour Key: SIDEWALK
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CONCEPTUAL SECTION
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PRECEDENT: BAKER HOUSE BY ALVAR AALTO Baker House Dorms, MIT Campus Date: Location:
1948 Massachussets Institute of Technology, USA
The form resembles a curving snake and Aalto used its many curves to optimize the accommodation spaces. From the beginning, he saught to maximize the view of the river for every student - making an array of unique suites. It is said that one could live in these dorms during their 3-4 years of university and have a new experience each time they switched rooms. This project was chosen for Aalto’s use of space to create functional living spaces in small areas, as well as his concept of providing each student with a view of the river; these are qualities that I seek to replicate.
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Sources for pages 16 to 19: https://www.archdaily.com/61752/ad-classics-mit-baker-house-dormitory-alvar-aalto https://pratt-design301-fbiehle.blogspot.com/2013/09/baker-house-alvar-aalto_22.html
Top View
= Private ground floor plan
= Public
elevation 17
upper floor plan
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double room example
= Private = Public
= Furniture = Open Space
single room example
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BUBBLE & BLOCK DIAGRAMS
PLAYGROUND
15%
CHURCH
10% CANTEEN
15%
PLAZA
20%
ENTRY
RETAIL
10%
MEDICAL CARE
TRAINING
SUITE TYPE A
25%
15%
10%
SHOWER
INFO 5% EXIT TO SERVICES
SHARED W/C
TOILET STALLS
15%
SINKS
CORRIDOR
community
20% SUITE TYPE B
25%
LOBBY
10% STAIRS
5%
REGISTRATION EXIT TO PLAZA
PUBLIC W/C
10%
STOR. (STAFF) 5%
15%
STAFF W/C
STAFF ROOM
CORRIDOR 5%
10%
CITIZEN OFFICE
10%
Bubble Diagram Legend:
STOR. (STAFF) 5%
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accommodation
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PUBLIC/ PRIVATE (HALF)
PRIVATE
CORRIDOR
RETAIL 10%
PLAYGROUND 15%
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LOUNGE
350 m2
525 m2
CANTEEN 15%
PLAZA 20%
525 m2
700 m2
CHURCH 10% 350 m2
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MEDICAL CARE 15% 525 m2
TRAINING & ‘SERVICES’ SECTION 15%
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ACCOMMODATION
Block Diagram Legend
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SCOPE OF WORK
PRELIMINARY BRIDGE DESIGN
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site plan
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exterior southwest view
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A - Entry B - Plaza C - Library D - Dining Hall E - Training & Info Centre F - Accessible Accommodation G - Medical Care H - Place of Worship I - Playground J - Retail
K -SuiteType A L - Suite Type B M - Suite Type D N - Shared W/C O - Common Area
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ground floor plan
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flip-up dining surface
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SUITE TYPE A SECTION
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ACCOMMODATION SUITE TYPE A 1 SCALE: 1:100
ACC 2 SCALE: 1
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ACCOMMODATION SUITE TYPE 4 SCALE: 1:100
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entrance from mexico side & traffic
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entrance from walkway - facing east
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plaza
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plaza
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library - seating area
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library - desk area
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suite type a - entrance & hallway
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suite type a - kitchen
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