Graduate Design Studio Portfolio

• MANDALA GARDENS •

BRENDAN TOWNES BAILEY, AIA GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO VI

PROJECT NAME: MANDALA GARDENS PROJECT TYPE: HOUSING // TRANSIT LOCATION: JERSEY CITY, NJ PROFESSOR: HYUN-TAE JUNG CLASS: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO VI [ SITE SELECTION + OBSERVATIONS ] We were asked to study and propose solu!ons for a pre-determined site in Jersey City, and it was quick to present many challenges. The scale of the site was unlike anything I had ever been faced with before. From !p-to-tail, the site was over a 1/2-mile in length, with a major roadway bisec!ng it into two large regions.

The area of the site totals to more than one million square feet [25 acres] with a perimeter of 1.25 miles. The northernmost region of the site was open to a subway below, and dropped a total of 35’-0” from street level to track level. The southern por!on of the site featured a commuter sta!on, transit authority administra!on building, a library for the Hudson County Community College, several retail and commercial storefronts, and a 575" tall high-end residen!al tower. I knew that I had to find a way to !e everything together.

[ CONTEXT + INSPIRATION ] The exis!ng buildings were constructed at different !mes, in various styles, and lacked any real unity among them. Although a bold proposal, I was given the freedom to re imagine the site as a blank slate and decided to redevelop it in a more meaningful way to meet the new and exis!ng programma!c requirements. Regarding the neighborhood context, my main inspira!on was found at the site’s perimeter. I had discovered a district to the North known fondly as India Square that ran along Newark avenue running parallel to the site. This neighborhood was comprised of predominantly Indian and East Asian owned businesses including restaurants, groceries, and shops that exhibited a strong sense of cultural pride. I began to explore ways in which I could develop a broad site strategy that would honor the neighborhood, pay homage to the residents of the area, and that would inspire an organiza!onal principle that would inform more detailed designs. This resulted in a Master Plan explored through detailed drawings and models.

MANDALA SITE STRATEGY DIAGRAM

MASTER PLAN [ MANDALA ] As I began to explore various site strategies, I a•empted to draw inspira•on from the nearby India Square District. In doing so, I decided to look towards tradi•onal Mandalas, which are geometric figures that represent the universe in both Hindu and Buddhist art and culture. I began to cut a web of interconnected Mandalas from paper and overlaid these over a blank site. What I found was that these began to serve as guidelines that I could organize and test my designs against. These mandalas also converged onto several centers forming focal points across the site. Tied together by a con•nuous bicycle and pedestrian pathway, these focal points served as both literal and symbolic epicenters of ac•vity. These gathering spaces embody the idea that the updated subway sta•on would serve to connect the wider region as a whole, and could be used to unify the community that lived in proximity of the site. Crea•ng a strong sense of community is a core value of mine, and I explored many ways to capture this in the Master Plan.

MANDALA SITE STRATEGY STUDY MODEL

[ CIRCULATION ] A•er experimen•ng with many different massing studies, I began to realize that the site strategy I had developed was extremely intricate, and that I perhaps needed to bring another level of clarity to the concept in order to achieve an effec•ve master plan. In doing so, I began to experiment with a series of sketches that were free and explora•onal.

My goal was to dilute the Mandala concept a bit in order to view the design in a more abstract way. In doing so, I experimented with a series of broader sweeping gestures could be used between the epicenters, with a main pedestrian artery maintained to •e the plazas together. Rather than provide a bridge, I chose to drop the pedestrian path beneath JFK Boulevard a total of 15’ below street level. I also provided enough length to accommodate a con•nuous 1:20 slope, to ensure maximum accessibility to all. This path emerges from the tunnel on the perimeter of the large central public plaza, and connects to the nearby open air bus depot and subway access to complete the circula•on path.

MASTER PLAN SKETCH

MASTER PLAN [GREENSPACE ]

GREENSPACE LEGEND

Another concern that emerged from my research was that Jersey City has an alarming lack of natural and man-made greenspace.

The closest park to the site was almost a mile and a half away, and aside from a few street trees planted in the medians there was not much in the ways of nature to offer the residents and visitors of Journal Square. As I understand that greenspace is a healthy way to bring people together, I wanted to create a veritable oasis in the city, one that not only served recrea"onal func"ons but that could also be used for storm-water management, mi"ga"on of the heat-island effect, and that could host a number of community gardens and greenhouses. As I began to imagine these greenspaces, I realized that it was important to not just create them at ground level, but to carry these to the roo#ops, and to spread these out in a terraced fashion in my building design to serve as many floors as possible. In doing to, I began to step the massing of my design to accommodate these spaces, and programmed the epicenters as Plazas.

- LVL L 1 Bike + Ped Path

- LVL L 3 - LVL L 6 - LVL L 9

‘C4’ Plaza

Res. Units Bldg 1 Res. Units Bldg 2 Retail + Res. Units

Resident Parking

‘C4’ Plaza

Bike + Ped Path Res. Units Bldg. 4

Res. Units Bldg.

3

‘C4’ Plaza JFK Blvd.

Bike + Ped Path Amphitheater

Mandala Public Plaza

Open-Air Bus Depot

N

Transit Bldg. 1

Retail + KĸĐĞ Bldg 1 ‘C3’ LVL6

Bike + Ped Path Commuter Parking

OVERALL SITE PLAN

‘C4’ Green Space

MASTER PLAN

SITE MODEL - TOP VIEW

MASTER PLAN

SITE PLAN - BIRDSEYE PERSPECTIVE

LONGITUDINAL SECTION - TRANSIT

[ DESIGN INTENT - TRANSIT ] A•er developing the master plan, we were tasked with developing the design of the Transit component, as well as a Phase One building type of our choosing [for me this was a community housing complex]. ● Ticke•ng Sta•on - My main focus was to provide a light an open experience for the commuter, that could serve large volumes of people during peak travel !mes, and that would be readily accessible to all users. I took advantage of high ceilings, large window walls, wide staircases, and a number of elevators that give access to all parts of the subway system.

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE - MANDALA PLAZA

SECTION + EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

TRANSIT

● Green Infrastructure / Transporta!on - The design will places emphasis on green transporta!on. Bike Sharing facili!es are located within close proximity to the mouth of the subway, bus depot, public plaza, and at the end of the bike / pedestrian pathway. By keeping these all within close proximity to one another, it is my hopes that it will encourage residents and commuters to rely more on alterna!ve transporta!on. Likewise, many of the parking spaces within the commuter garage will feature vehicle re-charging sta!ons, with dedicated pick-up / drop-off parking for taxi services.

Although commuter and resident parking is provided, the site does not cater heavily to automobile traffic.

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE - TICKETING LEVEL

SECTION + INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

TRANSIT

VIEW OF MEZZANINE LEVEL

VIEW OF SUBWAY PLATFORM

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

TRANSIT

DETAIL - SUBWAY ACCESS

DETAIL - PEDESTRIAN PLAZA

MODEL PERSPECTIVES

TRANSIT

TRANSIT - STREET LEVEL ACCESSIBILITY PATHWAY

TRANSIT - PLATFORM LEVEL ACCESSIBILITY PATHWAY

ACCESSIBILITY PATHWAY DIAGRAMS

TRANSIT

RESTROOM PLAN - TRANSIT

MEN’S RESTOOM - INTERIOR ELEVATION

ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM DETAILS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

[ DESIGN INTENT - HOUSING ] As my focus for a Phase One Comprehensive Design, I selected a housing complex design that put emphasis on crea•ng a strong sense of community. This is accomplished this by fostering a sense of community that focuses through various lenses. I incorporated different scales of greenspace intended as a fabric that binds the residents together. For many of us living in ci•es, having a room mate is no longer an op•on, but rather an inevitable part of life. Therefore, it is my belief that the tradi•onal model of cohabita•on is outdated, and is worth re-exploring and re-imagining in hopes at arriving at a modern solu•on. ● ‘Community Level One [C-1]’ - The first opportunity to explore this sense of community happens within the individual living units themselves, by way of crea•ng and encouraging unique shared living spaces, accessed from mul•ple private sleeping areas. The shared living spaces will be the central focus of the plan, with the satellite private areas bordering along the periphery. ● ‘Community Level Two [C-2]’ - The second opportunity to explore this sense of community occurs on each individual floor level. This lens casts a wider net, and

spaces such as Garden Pa•os and Green roofs allow for chance encounters with neighbors, encouraging residents to work together on shared projects, such as gardening, or simply to share in conversa•on with one another (or even a shared meal). ● ‘Community Level Three [C-3]’ - The third opportunity to bring residents of the housing complex and individuals from the city occur in large central courtyards at ground level. These are connected to one another by way of bike / pedestrian paths, and are landscaped with groves of trees, na•ve flower beds, planters, and more open community gardens. These areas are not only meant to pass through, but meant for relaxa•on and reflec•on, and are intended to be enjoyed with others. These are imagined to be epicenters of gathering and ac•vity. ● ‘Community Level Four [C-4]’ - The largest lens I intend to focus through is the idea of bringing large numbers of the public together for civic engagement. To accomplish this, I have created a large public plaza at the heart of the Master Plan, central to the transporta•on hub, featuring a public amphitheater for musical and theater performances. These would be places where public events would be staged, and that could be used by the community on a much larger scale.

HOUSING

LATITUDINAL SECTION

SECTION DRAWINGS

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

SOUTH ELEVATION

ELEVATION DRAWINGS

HOUSING

NORTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

ELEVATION DRAWINGS

HOUSING

HOUSING

LEVEL 1 - HOUSING

LEVEL 3 - HOUSING

FLOOR PLANS - HOUSING PHASE 1

HOUSING

GREENHOUSE SECTION

TYPICAL GREENHOUSE PLAN RASIED GREEN ROOF SYSTEM [PER MFR, REF: NOTE 1A] PRECASE L.W. CONCRETE CAP PARAPET FLASHING PARAPET WALL: 3 5/8” BLUE CLAY BRICK [EA SIDE], 4 7/8” CMU BACK-UP WALL REGLET COUNTER FLASHING EPDM MEMBRANE ROOFING 3” RIGID INSULATION W/ VAPOR BARRIER CANT STRIP BASE FLASHING

FIRESTOP S.O. FIREPROOFING HOLD DOWN CLIPS 10” X 12” SUPPLY DUCT HANGAR WIRE LIGHT GAUGE FURRING HAT CHANNEL W10X12 BEAM SYSTEM [PER STRC’L] W/ S.O. FIREPROOFING W21X48 GIRDER [PER STRC’L] W/ S.O. FIREPROOFING

3” LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE CAST-IN-LPACE SLAB STRC’L FORM DECK 1 1/2” X 6” C12X20.7 [PER STRC’L] 4” RECESSED LED CAN LIGHT HARDWOOD SOFFIT PANEL W10X12 BEAM SYSTEM [PER STRC’L] W/ S.O. FIREPROOFING SPANDREL GLASS GLASS CURTAIN WALL [PERF MFR, REF: NOTE 1B]

2” DROP-IN CEILING INSULATION 24” X 24” DROP IN ACOUSTIC CEILING PANEL 4” RECESSED LED CAN LIGHT

WALL SECTION DETAIL

GREEN ROOF SECTION DETAIL

HOUSING - WALL, ROOF, + GREENHOUSE SECTION DETAILS

DROP IN 12” X 12” CEILING DIFFUSER RECESSED FIRE SPRINKLER HEAD 3/4” CARPET TILE SYSTEM

HOUSING

LVL 10 - PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL

LVL 9 - PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL

LVL 6 - PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL

LVL 3 - PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL

LVL 1 - PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL

EGRESS + LIFE SAFETY DIAGRAM

HOUSING 2-HR RATED STAIR CORES: 8” Thick Cast-In-Place Concrete w/ rebar [PER STRC’L] COLUMNS: W18x71 [PER STRC’L], Wrapped w/ (x)2 LYRS 5/8” Cement Bd., w/ Thin-Brick Facade BEAMS: W10x12 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.] GIRDERS: W21x48 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.]

LVL 10 - STEEL FRAMING PLAN

2-HR RATED STAIR CORES: 8” Thick Cast-In-Place Concrete w/ rebar [PER STRC’L] COLUMNS: W18x71 [PER STRC’L], Wrapped w/ (x)2 LYRS 5/8” Cement Bd., w/ Thin-Brick Facade BEAMS: W10x12 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.] GIRDERS: W21x48 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.]

LVL 9 - STEEL FRAMING PLAN

2-HR RATED STAIR CORES: 8” Thick Cast-In-Place Concrete w/ rebar [PER STRC’L] COLUMNS: W18x71 [PER STRC’L], Wrapped w/ (x)2 LYRS 5/8” Cement Bd., w/ Thin-Brick Facade PREFAB TRUSSES: @ Pool Opening [PER MFR] BEAMS: W10x12 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.] GIRDERS: W21x48 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.]

LVL 6 - STEEL FRAMING PLAN

2-HR RATED STAIR CORES: 8” Thick Cast-In-Place Concrete w/ rebar [PER STRC’L] COLUMNS: W18x71 [PER STRC’L], Wrapped w/ (x)2 LYRS 5/8” Cement Bd., w/ Thin-Brick Facade

BEAMS: W10x12 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.] GIRDERS: W21x48 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.]

LVL 3 - STEEL FRAMING PLAN

2-HR RATED STAIR CORES: 8” Thick Cast-In-Place Concrete w/ rebar [PER STRC’L] COLUMNS: W18x71 [PER STRC’L], Wrapped w/ (x)2 LYRS 5/8” Cement Bd., w/ Thin-Brick Facade FRICTION PILES: 39”x39”x35” Cast-In-Place Concrete Cap, 24”Ø Dia. Steel Pipe, Driven to Refusal [PER CIVIL] GIRDERS: W21x48 [PER STRC’L] w/ S.O.F.P., [TYP.]

LVL 1 - STEEL FRAMING PLAN

STRUCTURAL FRAMING DIAGRAM

HOUSING

VIEW OF LVL6 COMMUNITY SPACE

VIEW OF LVL6 COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE

ROOFTOP PERSPECTIVES

HOUSING

MODEL - VIEW OF LVL6 COMMUNITY SPACE

HOUSING

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL - BIRDSEYE PERSPECTIVE

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL - DETAIL OF HOUSING UNIT

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL

HOUSING

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL - VIEW OF SECTION CUT

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL - PERSPECTIVE VIEW

SECTION / ELEVATION MODEL

Brendan Townes Bailey, AIA, NCARB 744 Carol Marie Dr., Apt. 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806

# : 720.347.8530 : btownesbailey@gmail.com www : issuu.com/brendantownesbailey

Career Objective:

Recently licensed Architect and M.Arch recipient seeking a full-time position within a progressive architectural firm. Looking to contribute my talents to a design team that is committed to providing design excellence in Civic, Multi-Family, and Transit-Oriented Development projects that implement sustainable design techniques and principles.

Skills:

Software Proficiency: • Revit Architecture 2019 • AutoCAD 2019 • Rhinoceros 5.0 • VRay • Adobe Creative Cloud • Trimble SketchUp • Microsoft Office • ESRI ArcMaps • Lumion Professional Contributions: • BIM Modeling • Design Collaboration • Construction Documents • Construction Administration • Quality Control • Code Research • Meeting Coordination • Historic Preservation • Project Management • Coordination with Local Jurisdictions • Model Making

Education:

Degree: [MArch] Master of Architecture School: Louisiana State University Conferred: May 2019 GPA: 3.94 Degree: [BEnvD] Bachelor of Environmental Design with Honors School: University of Colorado Boulder Conferred: December 2010 GPA: 3.58 Degree: [AAS] Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology School: Arapahoe Community College Conferred: May 2006 GPA: 3.72

Licenses:

Registered Architect, State of Colorado • Reg. No: 405734 • Received Date: Jan. 10th, 2019

Work Experience:

University: Title: Duration: Duties:

LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio Baton Rouge, LA Graduate Research Assistant August 2017 to May 2019 [1 year, 9 months] Assist with visualization, research, and field investigation in a multi-disciplinary studio setting involving study areas affected by the August 2016 flood events in Louisiana.

Firm: Title: Duration: Duties:

Munn Architecture Granby, CO Architectural Designer / Project Manager June 2013 to July 2017 [4 years, 1 month] Designed and managed a variety of high-end custom residential mountain homes and light commercial projects throughout the Grand County area.

Firm: Title: Duration: Duties:

Newman Architecture Lakewood, CO Architectural Designer September 2012 to June 2013 [9 months] Assisted with the schematic design of several hospitality projects throughout the Boulder and Denver areas, as well as a partial renovation of Northglenn High School.

Firm: Title: Duration:

Tryba Architects Denver, CO Mentoree / Intern / Historic Preservation Specialist Mentorship: May 2011 - February 2012 [9 Months] Internship: February 2012 to April 2012 [3 months] Managed and coordinated the historic preservation and demolition aspects of the Denver Union Station Redevelopment Project. Prepared submittals for the National Park Service.

Duties: