WOMEN’S CENTER + COMMUNITY
FORM GENERATION COMMUNITY
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS DWC SERVICES COMMUNITY RETAIL VENUES
COURTYARD
FOCUS COMMUNITY INWARD
DISSOLVE
TO ALLOW OPENNESS & MORE OUTDOOR SPACE
SCREEN
FOR PASSIVE STRATEGIES ENCLOSURE GREEN SCREENS
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
CORNER OF 5th ST + S. SAN PEDRO ST
Intrinsic is designed to create permanence for a population of women with a history of chronic homelessness. By empowering, connecting, and engaging the residents, Intrinsic hopes to create a place of belonging within Skid Row. Through varying scales of community and green space, we aim to provide security, privacy, and independence for the women.
LOBBY
SCREEN CLADDING FOR SOLAR PROTECTION AND EXPERIENCE
FLOOR TO FLOOR TRUSS SYSTEM TO ALLOW FOR CANTILEVER
COURTYARD WALKWAY
TYPICAL STEEL BEAM AND GIRDER FRAMING TRUSS DESIGNED TO DISSOLVE CORNER AWAY
PROGRAM RESIDENCES DOWNTOWN WOMEN’S CENTER RETAIL COMMUNITY
LEVEL 7 5’ 10’
20’
50’
DWC LOBBY DWC PATIO
LOBBY STORAGE DONATION STORAGE
DONATION CENTER
LEVEL 6 5’ 10’
CAREER CENTER
BREAK ROOM
BAKERY
20’
50’
TRASH ROOM
ALLEY
S. SAN PEDRO STREET
HEALTH CENTER LOBBY
KITCHEN
OFFICE
OFFICE
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
STORAGE
COMPUTER
LAB LIBRARY
GROCERY
LEVEL 5
GROCERY MEZZANINE -5’
FLORIST
5’ 10’
20’
50’
PACKAGING
LEVEL 1 5’ 10’
5th ST
REET
20’
50’
LEVEL 2 5’ 10’
20’
50’
LEVEL 3 5’ 10’
20’
50’
LEVEL 4 5’ 10’
20’
50’
7th FLOOR GREENHOUSE
T/TRELLIS 101’-0”
FACADE SYSTEM
steel shade structure with wood slat shades Rainwater Collection
horizontal zip grow system
exposed cantilever truss
pedestal pavers over roof drain Radiant Flooring
parapet wall with plaster finish
steel angle screen attachment where screen occurs truss diagonal bracing
perforated metal panel screen attached with fasteners steel angle
Water Treatment
intensive green roof system
horizontal zip grow rotating system
waterproofing system Irrigation Greywater Collection
Sewerline
Potable Water
T/SLAB - ROOF 90’-0”
structural truss chord
drainage media o/ reservoir sheet o/ primary waterproofing membrane
slope
slope
steel angle welded to truss to secure perforated panels
concrete slab with hydronic radiant heating system
steel frame-in wall
ceiling sub-framing
exposed truss beyond
paint finished interior drywall
light gauge steel frame header at window
STRUCTURAL SKELETON
horizontal slider windows, multiple panes, typical steel angle screen attachment where screen occurs truss diagonal bracing, typical
horizontal zip grow rotating system, or similar
trex or similar decking to edge of slab
T/SLAB - 7 79’-0”
slope concrete slab with hydronic radiant heating system structural truss chord, typical
recessed lighting with wood t&g soffit exterior light gauge steel wall, openings where indicated
interior finished flooring, marmoleum wood
LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE PLACE
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES º Previously developed site. º Integrated Urban Agriculture º Encouragement of human powered transportation
BEAUTY
EQUITY
ARCHITECTURAL DELIGHT
DESIGNED FOR THE HUMAN SCALE
º Community and individual spaces intended simply for enjoyment. º Provides an amenity to the whole population of women on Skid Row.
º Proximity to resources and services º Promotion of human interaction º Access to nature, place, sunlight, fresh air.
MATERIALS º Recycled wood materials. º Elimination of Red List Materials and chemicals from construction. º Materials sourced within appropriate proximity to site. º Reduction of waste during construction, operation, and end life. º Composting on-site. green waste
ENERGY
WATER
HEALTH & HAPPINESS
STORMWATER AND GREYWATER MANAGED AND REUSED ON SITE FOR AGRICULTURE. Rainwater Collection
ENERGY PRODUCED AND USED ON-SITE
Potable Water
Radiant Flooring
º Solar panels located on existing partner/ neighboring building. º Roof Trellis with integrated solar.
ENCOURAGE THE INTERACTION OF HUMANS WITH NATURE º Open green screens for farming. º All regularly occupied spaces have access to daylight and fresh-air.
Greywater Collection Water Treatment
treatment bin Irrigation composting
Sewer line
growing
NORTH / SOUTH SECTION