Prepared for: The Design School at ASU Monroe Street Abbey Improvements
04/25/2024
05/08/2024
Project Team
Meet the Team
Standard Consultants
Additional Consultants
Project Research
Approach & Framework
Client Brand Development
Programmatic Analysis
Overall Stacking & Space Planning Diagrams
Overall Floor Plans
Key Rendered Section
Rendered Views
Component Study
Code Analysis
FF&E
Product Cut Sheet - Dichronic Glass
ADA Reference Sheet
Code Analysis Reference Sheet
FF&E Specification Sheet
W E L C O M E
Letter to The Design School at ASU
Radiant Spaces
Jordyn Winiarz
711 E. Lemon St, Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-243-5646
Jwiniarz@asu.edu
Arizona State University
The Monroe Abbey 334 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 USA
Dear Arizona State University ,
We have been delighted to know that you are planning to build a touchdown space in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona near the Phoenix campus. Revitalizing the Monroe Abbey is an amazing opportunity and would be such a beautiful place to integrate the historic beauty of the Abbey’s architecture and story, with Arizona State’s main identity of being innovative and integrative.
We have really taken to the concept of celebrating history and integrating it with innovative features of materials, programs, and technology. This space will be great to incorporate these qualities because it flows into the neighborhood of phoenix and the identity of the university. Our company plans to keep with the main original structural features and materials. We want to highlight the eroded walls, the large rose window, fireplace, and baptistry space. With this, we plan to integrate more sustainable materials, a complete ADA space, adjacent connections and flows, and an easily flexible space.
Radiant Spaces plans to incorporate a flow of old to new by connecting more traditional spaces to innovative ones. These programs include traditional lounge space, restaurant, classrooms, material library and more with flexible features that are more advanced. While including spaces such as holographic teaching/learning rooms, makerspace with digital and physical modeling, laser cutting, digital drafting rooms, etc. We also want to include bridges on the second floor that are suspended to a glass structured ceiling and trusses that connect spaces and create more flow within the Abbey. The innovative roofing structure will also allow for natural lighting promoting nature and openness, while being able to control temperature and weather.
Our company truly believes this is a place that will be able to help Arizona States architectural and design students have more accessible programs to learn and grow within their degree program to be ready with the quick moving industry. It is the perfect location for a project like this as it is near restaurants, useful facilities, the Phoenix campus, and affordable living. It is also accessible to the community around the area as well.
Radiant Spaces is devoted to providing advanced work that is beneficial to the community, client, and user of the space. We dedicate ourselves to preserving historic architecture and bringing back life in a community that is constantly evolving. We want to create economic, environmental, social, and educational benefits with each of our projects and we know we can achieve this in the Monroe Abbey. Radiant Spaces and our sub-consultants do not have any ongoing assignments, commitments, or legal actions that would materially affect their ability to complete the project. If you choose us, we promise to not let you down.
With best regards,
T H E T E A M
Project Team
Organizational Chart
Abbie Wright Principal
Architect
Project Manager
Jordyn Winiarz Principal
Hailey McManmie Project Manager
Interior Designer Project Manager
Architecture Team
Senior Architect Architect
Junior Architect Intern
Support Team
Civil Sub - Consultant CEC
Structural Sub - Consultant Simply Structural Inc.
Hospitality Design Team
Senior Architect Architect
Junior Architect Intern
MPE Sub - Consultant
Applied Engineering MPE & Fuel Systems
Graphics Sub - Consultant PRI Graphics & Signage
Furniture Sub - Consultant Bernhardt Design
Historical Restoration Team
Senior Architect Architect
Junior Architect Intern
Support Team Support Team
Historic Preservation Sub - Consultant Motley Design Group LLC
Project Team
Meet The Team
Our team blends well rounded expertise to create captivating spaces that honor the past while providing modern comfort. With a commitment to excellence and collaboration, we breathe new life into cherished historical landmarks, crafting unforgettable experiences for guests.
Jordyn, a skilled interior designer, seamlessly blends her passion for design with historic preservation. With a degree from Arizona State University, she specializes in hospitality design, infusing modern spaces with timeless charm. Her work reflects a deep understanding of aesthetics and a commitment to preserving architectural heritage, ensuring stories of the past inspire the present.
Abbie, a skilled architect, merges functionality and elegance in her captivating designs. With degrees from Arizona State University, she specializes in hospitality design, crafting immersive environments from boutique hotels to luxury resorts. Known for meticulous attention to detail and exceeding expectations, Abbie also mentors aspiring architects, shaping the future of design.
Hailey, an accomplished interior designer specializes in crafting immersive hospitality experiences. Graduating from Arizona State University’s Interior Design program, she brings creativity and expertise to every project, ensuring each exceeds client expectations. Driven by excellence, she shapes the future of interior design through mentorship and community involvement.
Standard Consultants
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A commercial consultant for Civil and Environmental engineering that is employee owned and driven to to bring quality work to their clients that fit with your business goals, agreed upon schedule, and budget. They are passionate and engaged professionals that deliver expert and inspired solutions to complex challenges.
Additional Consultants
Phoenix based structural engineering consulting firm, working with commercial and residential clients. They work with new construction, existing buildings, and designs to bring the best quality to your project needs.
Working with various markets from schools, residential, to commercial buildings and more, Applied engineering manages successful MPE systems, refueling facilities, and fuel burning equipment. They work to bring quality systems from preconstruction, on-site, and finishing touches.
Graphics & Signage PRI Graphics & Signage Furniture OFS Furniture Historic Preservation Motley Design Group LLC
A graphics and signage consultant in Phoenix, PRI gives care for commercial printing, graphics, and signage needs. They are committed to excellence, quality, and service with passions in B&W and color printing.
Rooted with people and history, OFS is a company made to build within people and its environment. Understanding that it is important to enrich the present with the past, they also know that change and innovation is the cornerstone to creating their furniture designs. With their motto in mind of, “Imagine a Place”, they design for innovation, growing technology, environments, and putting people’s needs first.
With their expertise in historic preservation, Motley Design Group is known to be of high knowledge in architectural history, construction materials and techniques, and in modern codes. They are also LEED certified and offer an array of services in their capabilities of providing restoration and rehabilitation design for any sized project.
T H E P R O J E C T 03
Project Overview
Synopsis
The Monroe Steet Abbey Annex is an Italian gothic revival church built on the north-west corner of Monroe and 3rd street. Reaching four stories tall this buildings most recognized architectural feature is the bell tower. First built in 1929 in a central part of Phoenix as the First Baptist Church. Due to a fire set inside the church in 1984, the main roof structure was destroyed along with most of the interior courtyard. At Radiant Spaces, our approach to renovating The Abbey centers around preserving its rich history while infusing innovative design elements and modern programs to create a vibrant collaborative hub. Our foremost priority is to honor The Abbey’s historical significance by thoughtfully restoring its intact columns, Gothic windows, framework, steel, exposed brick, and archways. By preserving these elements, we aim to retain the charm of the ruins, paying homage to its architectural legacy. In parallel with preserving historical features, we envision seamlessly blending innovative architecture elements and cutting-edge programs within The Abbey’s ruins. Our plan includes incorporating virtual reality and holographic classes, incorporating
advanced technology to enhance learning experiences and provide unique opportunities for engagement. The Abbey will serve as a dynamic hub where Arizona State University’s advanced architecture and interior design students, alongside academic faculty and industry professionals, come together for master classes and collaborative projects. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aim to inspire innovation and elevate skills within the design community. Our mission is to embrace The Abbey’s ruins while fostering a forward-thinking environment that integrates modern collaboration methods and technology seamlessly. By offering a contrast between historical charm and cutting-edge design, The Abbey will distinguish itself from the Tempe Campus’s Design School, providing a unique and captivating experience for visitors. Through shared resources, networking opportunities, and creative exchange, we aspire to inspire innovation, elevate skills, and cultivate meaningful connections within the design community.
Challenges
The Buildings Historic Structure:
A huge challenge for our team was deciding how we wanted to work with the older structure of the building and the way that the building was already designed. We wanted to be able to work with the existing structure and celebrate its beautiful and rustic features and build upon them. Preserving and restoring the main elements of it was a big goal through the entirety of our design process.
Materials:
When working with the existing elements we also wanted to celebrate the beautiful materials that have eroded over time. But a challenge that came with this is trying to integrate the older materials with the newer ones in order to help merge our concept of history and innovation. With this we wanted to also make sure these materials didn’t clash and actually worked together to make a unique visual space.
Important Features:
With this integration of old and new, we wanted to celebrate important features of the structure as we felt that they defined the historic building and we focused to preserve them. In the early stages of our design process we had the challenge of aiding our innovative concept and programs while highlighting the important features of the original structure and making it stand out from all areas, in order to get the full effect of the concept across.
Concept:
Another large challenge was creating a concept that would be able to hone in and be apparent, but didn’t stray away from the building’s history or conflict with ASU. We felt that history and innovation does both, but also making sure that it flowed within the building continuously and doesn’t get lost in any area is a hard task to complete.
Programs:
Deciding on our programs, we struggled in finding ones that were unique and differentiated enough from the already established ASU design school in Tempe and Phoenix. We also wanted to structure them that geared towards our concept of creating innovative spaces as well as more traditional ones that flow and connect well throughout the space.
Design Decisions:
The simplicity of this challenge was making sure that every design choice directly reflected our concept and we had a reasoning for every choice we made with it and thought through all of them to be able to back up any questions we got about it.
Accessibility:
A big design struggle we have with this building is that it was structured in 1929 and ADA did not become enacted until 1990. So when it was designed it didn’t reflect those features; making the building accessible is difficult and definitely influenced a lot of our decisions and caused obstacles for us to make it completely accessible.
Roof Structure:
With this space being an almost completely open structure, we realized it is not feasible to add certain programs we wanted to in the courtyard without a roof. We wanted to make sure it is comfortably utilized at all times of the year and with the heat of the Arizona sun and vicarious rains, we wanted to create a roof that can be open to the outside views, keeping it temperature controlled, while celebrating the natural light from the sun.
Opportunities
Economic Benefits:
Restoring this space boosts the neighborhood’s influx and use around the area of Phoenix by bringing a beautiful space alive again. This space being structured and open again creates jobs for the community and brings in revenue and financial stability for the area. While also increasing student education and support opportunities, adding a further touchdown space that is available to the design community and industry for students and professionals to learn further in the field with different innovative machines and technologies.
MONROE STREET ABBEY
Social Benefits:
Restoring the space improves the beauty of the community and boosts its future of restoring life back into it while still celebrating its past and continuing to elevate it further with innovative designs. Bringing programs and useful features to this space for the community to utilize will increase the footprint in the area. Improving the abbey’s appearance and bringing life back into it can increase a fluctuation in historic restoration in the area boosting tourism on top of that.
Environmental Benefits:
By restoring the building, instead of building something new, can decrease constructional pollutants that often occur during this process. Keeping with the structure and adding new sustainable materials where needed, creates a more sustainable build and allows for less waste to occur.
Educational Benefits:
Adding to this building will create another closer touchdown space that will increase and further students and professionals education, learning, and resources to the industry of design and architecture.With this space we are able to bring an innovative approach and practice technological advancements for ASU and the growing industry. This space is also in the hub of phoenix and the design/architectural industry that allows close proximity to its features for students and workers to utilize, as well as, is near affordable living, restaurants, and community centers.
Project Schedule
Gantt Chart
P R O C E S S
Pre-Construction Phase
- Contract Awarded
- Consult w/ Historical Preservation Authorities
Design Phase
- Design Development
- Construction Docs.
- Contract Admin.
Pre-Construction Prep
- Mobilization
- Site Prep
- Structural Stabilization
Construction Phase
- Interior Restoration
- Exterior Restoration
- Drywall and Millwork
- MEP Install
- Finishes and Fixtures
- Landascape
Post-Construction Phase
- Final Walk-Through
- Documentation of Historical Reservation
- FF&E Install
- Project Closeout
Project Schedule
Key Meetings
Provided below are estimated dates for key meetings with project stakeholders and between team members throughout each phase of the project:
Programming and Conceptual Design: 1.
2. Stakeholder Kickof Meeting: May 10, 2024
Conceptual Design Presentation to Stakeholders: June 10, 2024
Schematic Design:
Schematic Design Review Meeting with Stakeholders: June 24, 2024
3. Design Development:
Design Development Review Meeting with Stakeholders: July 22, 2024
4. Construction Documents:
30% Construction Documents Review Meeting: August 19, 2024
60% Construction Documents Review Meeting: September 16, 2024
95% Construction Documents Review Meeting: October 14, 2024
Final Construction Documents Review Meeting (100%): November 11, 2024
5. Construction Administration:
Pre-Construction Meeting with Contractor: December 9, 2024
Bi-weekly Constructon Progress Meetings: Every 2 weeks
6. Project Closeout:
Punch List Walkthrough with Stakeholders: March 31, 2025
Final Closeout Meeting: April 28, 2025
Our Approach
Development
Radiant Spaces is known for bringing quality to each of our designs and spaces; with the Monroe Abbey, we plan to approach this historic building with intent of celebrating its historic evolutionary aspects, materials, and beautiful features. With this we gathered a concept of restoring the church’s original history while introducing and integrating Arizona State University’s motto for innovation. First we wanted to highlight the eroded materials and features of the rose window, baptistry, and functionality of the space. We then decided to break these spaces up as the user of the space would flow through it. With the programs needed to support our target market of interior design and architect students and professionals, we created spaces that would flow from traditional spaces to more advanced, innovative spaces.These include: traditional lounges and classrooms with movable furniture and flexible technology. As well as, holographic and zoom rooms, digital gallery spaces, laser cutting, digital and physical modeling rooms, and ADA advancements. From here, we wanted to
create a specific floor of adjacencies with traditional to innovative spaces, that also connect vertically from each section of each floor. We then dove deeper into making such a historic space completely ADA and bringing it to code that reflects present time beliefs. This includes having two elevators on each floor, bridges and ramps on the second floor that connect one side to another to solve the difference in flooring elevation, that also ties in with our design concept.10 restroom stalls with 3 ada specific stalls that are also gender neutral, doors that are egress certified, and much more. We also planned to tackle sustainability and climate control features that incorporate sustainable materials and a glass roof with trusses that suspend the bridges. This roof is double paned glass, keeping the hot Arizona weather at bay, but allowing for natural sunlight and openness to our users and biophilic garden in the courtyard. This feature also allows for weather controlled features and to have solar energy be a useful development for the Abbey to cut back on energy inefficiencies.
INNOVATION IS PROGRESS IN THE FACE OF TRADITION
Delivery Method
Design-bid-build:
the owner holds formal contracts with both the architect/designer and the contractor. The architect/designer and contractor do not have a contractual relationship. They agree to work together and collaborate based on the best interest of the owner. MOST COMMON
For the Monroe Abbey we feel the best delivery method to go with would be the Design-Bid-Build, as it is the most common and traditional way of doing construction procurement. Although this way of approach is lengthy, we feel the Monroe Abbey is not on a completed time constraint and will benefit from having a three phased projection to be able to incorporate technological advancements, while renovating the existing building. To get the best out of this project and our designs, it needs the time to be brought to life again in this community and fully express our design vision.
Advantages :
Clear Division of Responsibilities: Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, with the owner managing the design process, contractors managing construction, and architects focusing on design.
Competitive Bidding: Owners can solicit bids from multiple contractors, promoting competition and potentially lowering construction costs.
Owner Control: Owners have control over the design phase and can review and approve design documents before moving forward with construction.
Fixed Price Contracts: With a competitive bidding process, owners can negotiate fixed-price contracts with contractors, providing cost predictability.
Quality Assurance: Owners can ensure quality by reviewing and approving design documents and overseeing the construction process through a project manager.
Disadvantages:
Sequential Process: Design, bidding, and construction phases occur sequentially, leading to longer project durations.
Limited Contractor Input: Contractors are brought into the process late, limiting their ability to provide input on constructability and cost-saving measures during the design phase.
Potential for Change Orders: Changes to the design during construction may result in costly change orders, impacting project budgets and schedules.
Risk of Design Errors: Errors or omissions in the design documents may not be discovered until construction, leading to delays and cost overruns.
Contentious Dynamics: The design and construction duties may foster contentious dynamics between stakeholders, particularly in the event of construction-related complications.
D E S I G N C O N C E P T
TIMELINE
1 9 2 9
The Phoenix First Baptist Church is built. The Abbey is a recognized historic site with Gothic architecture, tall columns, and a beautiful rose window.
The Monroe Street Abbey is a significant piece of architectural heritage in downtown Phoenix, playing an essential role in the area’s history. Hidden between the contrast of modern skyscrapers, its preservation reflects the town’s heritage. Despite interior damage, the Abbey remains a breathtaking landmark, anchoring downtown Phoenix. It symbolizes the city’s past while embodying its potential for future growth and innovation. This juxtaposition inspires our design concept: a fusion of history and innovation, seamlessly blending the old with the new.
2 0 1 4 Stabilization process and renovations start. Actions to preserve the historical architectural remains take place.
Project Research
Interdisciplinary Design
Interdisciplinary Design is creating a space where multiple disciplines come together with a challange and create innovative solutions. Some key opportunities include, user-centered design, innovation, collaborative spaces and tools, and technology integration.
Client Analysis
The Abbey will serve as a hub where Arizona State University’s advanced architecture and interior design students will engage in master classes alongside academic faculty and professionals from the industry. We plan to house this space specifically for upper division interior design and architecture students as well as the master’s programs. This space will also host educators and professionals in the area to teach courses and use our innovative space as well. The more advanced the students get in their respective programs, the more they will utilize the tools the Abbey provides to help advance their knowledge and skills to further them in their careers. We also want to target individuals in the industry nearby, to help them continuously grow in their design endeavors as the market moves quickly into new and more advanced technological features.
- KARLY NELSON, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY “
Interdisciplinary Design explores the central principle of human-centered experiences, and how people — users, customers, markets, audiences — are at the core of all creative activities and endeavors.
Stakeholder Analysis
Our stakeholders will be the owners of the company with the head directors of our management team. There will also be silent partners that have had successful experience within the design, marketing, finance, and business development industries, within the company that holds stake within it. These silent partner stakeholders will be an unbiased group of individuals who are looking out for the best of the company itself.
They will hold votes for positions within the firm including principle level, oversee the finances and pay of each position, look over the marketing, and project efficiency and quality if needed. A director or principle of a department will be voted upon and chosen by the majority of the company to hear all voices within. These principles will be able to hold their position for a 15 year term or less and then be able to continue in the company as an employee with a silent stake within it. This will help keep the company growing and is a way to help employees move up in the firm. The next set of principals will be decided based on an in-company vote and held by the recent and past principals and stakeholders in the firm. If someone is assigned to be a principal and is not holding up to their position responsibilities, the past principals/stakeholders can meet with employees and decide on changing the holding principal position based on a vote from the company majority.
Historic Research
The Monroe Abbey is an Italian Gothic Revival. Preserving The Abbey’s historical charm, we aim to restore intact columns, Gothic windows, framework, steel, exposed brick, and archways found within the ruins. In order to accomplish this our team will develop a preservation plan outlining in detail the steps needed to take to address issues such as structural stability, architectural features, and material conservation. After, our team will meet with our sub-consultant Motley to review the best course of action to accomplish our goals. Throughout the whole design process we also will incorporate sustainable practices such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and environmentally friendly materials. By following this proposed approach, the historic restoration of the Monroe Street Abbey can preserve its legacy in downtown Phoenix for years to come.
Project Research
Key Consideration
Historical Accuracy:
Making sure that the restoration accurately reflects the original design, materials, and craftsmanship of the Abbey with respect to any modern additions.
Timeline and Project Management:
With a complex timeline to fully restore the Abbey, project management will play an important role to keep the project on track. Staying aware that delays or setbacks may occur at anytime throughout the project.
Preservation vs. Modernization:
Balancing the preservation of the historical building with the need to adapt the space for modern uses can be challenging. Our team aims to find a balance that respects the Abbey’s heritage while ensuring its relevance for contemporary users.
Demolition Plans
Environmental Impact:
Minimizing the environmental impact of the restoration project is important for sustainability. This includes considerations such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the use of eco-friendly materials and construction practices.
Project Research
Site Analysis
Site Context
Our team first found inspiration for this project in the surrounding architecture of downtown Phoenix. Seeing the wide variety of old historic architecture and sleek, modern skyrises, we wanted to play with this contrast of old and new and merge them seamlessly. Creating an imaginative and innovative space.
Project Approach
Mission
Our mission is to create a vibrant and collaborative design hub where upper division students and professionals come together. Through shared resources, networking opportunities, and creative exchange, we aim to inspire innovation, elevate skills, and cultivate meaningful connections
Orpheum Theater 1929 Fusion on First 2021
Monroe School 1914 Phoenix Forge 2022
Vision
Our vision is to honor The Abbey by embracing its ruins and preserving its historical charm while fostering a forward-thinking environment through the seamless integration of modern collaboration methods and cutting-edge technology.
Integrating historical elements with innovative design will distinguish the Abbey, providing a unique and contrasting experience that will appeal to visitors.
Combine modern architectural features and technology with existing ruins to seamlessly integrate the past and present.
Offer a wide range of tools, equipment, resources, and support services to facilitate hands-on learning, experimentation, and creativity.
Create versatile spaces that facilitate collaboration, creativity, and interaction among students and professionals.
S T O R Y
Design Concept
After seeing the site and compiling a mood board of old and new spaces and materials, our team starting seeing the beauty in this contrast and imagining the beauty that it could bring. We then started looking at how we wanted users to circulate throughout the space and how this would tie into our concept. Taking inspiration from a circuit board our team started to create a flow of programs and circulation. Leading to our design concept HISTORY MEETS INNOVATION.
Key Design Strategies
Natural lighting:
We intend to leverage natural lighting through the incorporation of an enclosed glass roof. By integrating this feature, we aim to harness the benefits of natural sunlight to illuminate the interior spaces of the structure. The enclosed glass roof will serve as a conduit for sunlight to penetrate the building, providing ample natural light throughout the day. This utilization of natural lighting offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the space, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, natural light has been shown to positively impact occupants’ well-being, promoting productivity, mood, and overall satisfaction. By reducing the reliance on artificial lighting during daylight hours, the incorporation of a glass roof contributes to energy efficiency and sustainability. This aligns with our firm’s commitment to environmentally conscious design practices.
Sustainability:
Our goal for the Abbey is to maximize sustainability through various measures. We aim to achieve this by installing energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, such as LED lighting, which drastically reduces energy consumption. Additionally, by incorporating low-flow plumbing fixtures, like toilets that use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, we can significantly decrease
water usage compared to traditional fixtures. Furthermore, the implementation of smart building technologies, such as EMS systems and networked lighting controls, will enable automated adjustments to lighting levels based on occupancy and natural light availability, further optimizing energy efficiency.
Correcting ADA issues:
We aim to address ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance issues within the existing structure of the Abbey. One notable challenge is the presence of three distinct floor heights on the second floor. To remedy this, we propose constructing ADA-compliant ramps to seamlessly connect the varying levels, ensuring accessibility for all individuals within the space. Furthermore, we have installed elevators that link all floors, enhancing our commitment to creating a fully accessible building for individuals of all abilities.
a special thanks. . .
Project Team:
Hailey Mcmanmie - Jordyn Winiarz - Abbie Wright
Instructional Faculty:
Brie Smith - Chunyao Liu - Kai Ekbundit
Parti Diagram
Brand Development
Logo Design
A historic architectural element, the Gothic Window already seen in the Abbey’s architecture.
A contemporary technological element, the Circuit Board.
A visual concept of History Meets Innovation the harmonious integration of the old and the new
Stacking Diagram
Keeping with our overall design concept and this concept of a circuit board, we wanted to provide central collaboration hubs on each level while also allowing the user to connect from space to space not only on each level but also vertically to different levels. All while seamlessly blending traditional spaces with more innovative ones.
Traditional Spaces
Innovative Spaces
Vertical Connections
Lower Level Mood Board
Programmatic Analysis
The lower level is an innovative and interactive learning space that is multifunctional with moveable and flexible furniture and study spaces. It is a moody space with calm lighting that mixes with technological advancements for new and higher learning abilities for the users of the space. On the other side of the building there is a second basement space that is utilized for storage with a lift to bring furniture up to and from the courtyard. This space is temperature controlled with acoustical panels for sound control for a small learning room.
Betterment
Our betterment for this space includes integrative holographic technology to provide pedagogical enhancements for the optimal educational experience.
Bubble Diagrams
First Level Mood Board
Programmatic Analysis
The first floor is a multifunctional, active and energetic space, designed to engage visitors throughout the day. The cafe is a welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating and ambient lighting. The gallery is a multifunctional space that showcases students work as well as local art, and also doubles as a lecture hall for students and professors. The garden is adjacent to the gallery and provides an opportunity for bringing nature indoors, creating a wellness and reflection space. Each floor also consists of gender neutral restrooms. The remainder of the floor consists of lounging areas and classrooms offering flexible furniture and acoustic solutions to provide users with an encouraging educational environment.
Bubble Diagrams
Second Level Mood Board
Programmatic Analysis
The second floor is a busy and vibrant space for students and faculty. This level has bridges to connect traditional and innovative spaces as well as increase the flow throughout the floor. The lockers and lounge area is a relaxed space that also provides plenty of personal storage space. The pin-up space provides a vertical connection to the first floor through a lookout in the middle, creating a dynamic space. The faculty offices are located on this floor with an open layout. Multiple classrooms are located on this floor and include flexible furniture to allow for customization of the layout. The VR + AR rooms provide space for students to explore immersive realities, while also experiencing lectures from holographic technology.
Bubble Diagrams
Innovative vs. Traditional
Rendering - Electronic Gallery
Rendering - Lecture Hall
Second Level
Innovative vs. Traditional
Rendering - Hologragh Platform
Axon - Large Classroom
Second Level Component Study
BRIDGE HISTORY & INNOVATION
Process Sketches
Suspended Bridge
Circle Platforms
Courtyard Columns
Materials
suspended bridge with relation to ceiling trusses
Dichroic Glass
Steel
Aluminum Hand Railing
Tempered Safety Glass
LED Light Strip
Buffed Stainless Steel
Bridge Details
bridge plan
Enlarged - bridge detail
Enlarged - truss detail
Bridge Rendering
North Facing - Second Level View
Key Section
West Facing
This section illustrates our project’s key design concept. Showing the contrast between the traditional and more innovative spaces in the Abbey. Emphasizing the literal connection through the bridges and the seamless blend of old and new.
Section Cut
Third Level Mood Board
Programmatic Analysis
The third floor is a fully equipped makerspace with other supporting creative spaces for students and faculty to explore. The makerspaces is fully equipt with laser cutters, 3D printers and cnc machines. The computer lab and study area has comfortable seating, acoustic solutions, and a collaborative layout to foster an energetic learning environment. The material library provides students with a large accumulation of resources to reference, with a large island in the space to layout materials.
Bubble Diagrams
Fourth Level Mood Board
Programmatic Analysis
The fourth floor is filled with wonder and soothing elements. This floor includes a digital drafting room to work and learn about skills to further software development for projects. The design library is complete with architectural and design books, magazines, and inspirational material. The patio is a multifunctional social, relaxing, study, and gathering space. It has an open balcony with a coffee cart with covered and uncovered patio space surrounded by plants, natural lighting, and a relaxing fireplace. Last, the bell tower houses a physical drafting room with natural lighting, adjustable tables and all the materials needed to advance hand drawing skills.
Betterment
Our betterment for this space includes an electronic roll out awning to provide full coverage and improved functionality for the outdoor patio.
Bubble Diagrams
Rendering - Outdoor
Rendering - Covered
Patio
Patio
Code Analysis
First Level
Third Level
B E T T E R M E N T S
Betterment
Option 1 - Outdoor Patio
Patio Awning Details
Our betterment for this space includes an electronic roll out awning to provide full coverage and improved and increased functionality of the outdoor patio. With an Acrylic-Coated Polyester fabric, the awning will be a durable and long-lasting solution for the harsh rays of Arizona.
Our betterment for this space includes integrative holographic technology to provide pedagogical enhancements for the optimal educational experience. Allowing for the opportunity of more guest lectures and immersive demonstrations. Made out of brushed stainless steel for maximum durability.
Axon - Holographic Classroom
Enlarged Holograhic Platform
Brushed Stainless Steel
A P P E N D I X
Product Cut Sheet
Dichroic Glass - Glass Railing
Product Description
Composition
DichroGlass by TCG Glass is either anealed, laminated or tempered glass product depending on the option selected. Laminated & tempered options meet all safety requirements.
Basic Uses
DichroGlass by TCG Glass is either laminated or tempered glass product depending on the option selected. Both options meet all safety requirments.
Size Availability & Color
Annealed
3/16” thick annealed glass available in sizes up to 144” x 96”
Laminated
Available in sizes up to 144” x 96” laminated glass 3/8”+ in thickness. The majority of our orders we provide cut to size fyi to recieve cost of glass, crating and freight.
Colors
We currently offer 3 standard transparent colors can be seen below. These can be laminated with etched glass, textured glass, or mirrors for custom products. We also offer our Peacock Mirror products which are dichroic mirror products!
