Brian Watts Advanced Design Portfolio

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BRIAN VINCENT WATTS ADVANCED DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2013 + 2014

CONTENTS

ADVANCED DESIGN A CRAFT ARTS MUSEUM

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TAMPA NOIR PUBLISHING HOUSE

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ADVANCED DESIGN B STRATFORD CO-OP TOWER

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ADVANCED DESIGN C FAMAGUSTA ECO-CITY PROJECT

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CRAFT ARTS MUSEUM D OW N T OW N TA M PA , F L O R I D A advanced

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L o c a t i o n : Ta m p a , F L Corner of Franklin St, and Whiting St. The site is located in the heart of the financial portion of downtown Tampa. Positioned in the south east corner of what is currently a pay by space parking lot, the site is across the street from the final stop of the Ybor City trolley, and next to the Fort Brooke Garage.

The area surrounding the site to the north and west at comprised primarily of business towers, creating heavy foot traffic from the parking garage, past and through the site. The area south of the site is made up of smaller scale buildings with smaller companies such as locally owned architecture firms, clothes shops, and a fantastic hockey bar and restaurant.

site context of downtown Tampa

It is also where the location of the new USF Health CAMLS building is located, and not more than a 15 - 20 minute walk to the Convention center and Tampa Bay Forum, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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site location on corner of Franklin St and Whiting St

“...I absolutely believe that architecture is a social activity that has to do with some sort of communication or places of interaction, and that to change the environment is to change behavior.�

-Thom Mayne

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN: 1. reception 2. ticket counter 3. crating and uncrating room 4. crate storage room 5. craft objects storage room 6. electrical room 7. mechanical room 8. men’s wc 9. women’s wc 10. fire stair 11. elevator machine room

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12. exhibit space

13. reception/waiting 14. principal’s office 15. conference room 16. production (staff) room 17. catalog/sample room 18. copy/work/file room 19. staff lounge 20. mechanical equipment room

21. cafe 22. gallery 23. gallery storage room 24. staff offices 25. conference room 26. copy/work/fie room 27. staff lounge 28. reception/waiting 29. director’s office

The design is a juxtaposition of heavy and light materials, where the building is anchored at the party wall and projects into Franklin St with the use of glass for transparency and lightness. The north east corner is shaved off opening the double heighten entry space to receive visitors own the Franklin St corridor.

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The Fort Brooke Parking Garage creates an interesting condition along Franklin St which is a pedestrian only path, where the garage acts as a barrier against the barren parking lot filled areas just on the east side of the garage. It creates an oasis like atmosphere along Franklin St where the garage begins to contain the red brick paving and flora within.

The intention of the design was to create a threshold into the “oasis� influenced by the threshold created by Whiting St as it passes through the street level portion of the garage. The location of the entrance to the building is controversially positioned but the intent is to funnel the foot traffic going south on Franklin St into the building.

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VIEW FROM SE CORNER OF FRANKLIN ST. AND WHITING ST.

The form of the building creates a hard edge against the organic forms of the trees but with half the building made of glass, it begins to mimic the transparency of the trees on the site. The louver system which provides shading and cooling for the building, takes its influence from the long, and stretching horizontally of the Fort Brooke Garage.

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TAMPA NOIR PUBLISHING CO. D OW N T OW N TA M PA , F L O R I D A advanced

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VIEW FROM SW CORNER OF TAMPA ST. AND WHITING ST

Location: Downtown Tampa, FL Corner of Tampa St, and Whiting St. The site is located on one of the busiest streets in the downtown area and across the street from one of the tallest buildings in the city. The site itself is located in the south west corner of an existing pay by space parking lot, on the corner of Tampa St and Whiting St. Located on Tampa St, along with the site, one can find a variety of experiences.

On the north end of the street is the Tampa Bay Performing arts center, going south you come to the Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children’s Musuem, Curtis Hixon Park, an large number of bars, restaraunts and hotels.

Continuing south you pass the site and will eventually end up at the convention center.

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site context of downtown tampa

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1. reception 2. production space 3. men’s wc 4. women’s wc 5. garden 6. garden storage 7. electrical room 8. mechanical room 9. elevator machine room 10. fire stair

11. reference library 12. security/control office 13. gallery 14. caterer’s kitchen

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15. reception/waitin area 16. conference room 17. office 18. storage room 19. work/layout room 20. cheif editor’s office 21. office space 22. auditorium 23. stage 24. storage room

25. reception/ waiting area 26. private office 27. ceo’s office 28. conference room 29. office space 30. mail/copy/file/work room

31. staff cafeteria 32. staff gardens

editorial publishing office*

buisness administration office*

With the site located on such an important thoroughfare the goal was to create a design which would grab people’s attention encouraging them to stop and visit. Along with Tampa St, Whiting St provides in interesting opportunity where the scale of the buildings begin to change from large scale modern towers, to small scale older brick buildings. It is with this where through modern design and local and similar materiality, the design attempts to create a cohesive transition from the tower to the 2 and 3 story buildings south of the site.

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VIEW FROM PRODUCTION ROOM

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The design of the building is a result of a form follows function approach, the program is organized and the form takes its shape as a result its organization. Due to the fact that the building is located on such a major street, as well as an import street leading to a major parking structure, it was important that the building grab people’s attention from both directions. On the Tampa St side, the building projects its auditorium out over the sidewalk so passersby can take witness to book readings and lectures taking place, whereby creating curiosity and mystery and a desire to take part in the activities or to stand and observe. On the Whiting St side, the production room is located against the sidewalk with large floor to ceiling and wall to wall windows giving those walking by a glimpse into the production space to see how the novels are produced. It begins to create a spectacle along the street creating curiosity for pedestrians and vehicles, as to why people are gathered along the side of the building.

The garden space which occupies the corner of the site at the intersection of the streets is also designed to create curiosity and mystery. With its tall opaque glass and brick walls on lookers only get a sense of shadows from the opposite side of the wall. This provides an opportunity for free performances which can be performed behind the glass for free enjoyment for the public. On the inside of the walls, you will find a small garden space with two reflecting pools designed as a smaller version of the “oasis� occurring on Franklin St. it provides a space within the city and confines of the building for the employees to have a place to relax and escape the rigors of the work day.

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STRATFORD CO-OP TOWER HACKEY, LONDON ,ENGLAND ,UK advanced

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CONSTRUCT: The construct was used during the beginning design phase as a way of abstractly creating a concept the design could be based on. Through multiple attempts the shown concept mode, measuring 18” x 18” x 36” was created.

The model is representative of the idea of the people of Hackney. They are a community who has endoured a great deal and always carry on and don’t waiver.

They survived “The Blitz” during World War II and most recently the Government’s seasure of land for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

The model is constructed of hundreds on 1” cubes representing individuals making up the whole and the two ends are spanned by four steel arms holding three clusters of cubes representing the confict and division of the community. The construct, as a whole< represents the communites abilty to survive and adapt.

From the contruct a design was decided on which would utilize the concept of indiviuals making up a whole, with the flats representing the indiviual, and the tower representing the whole.

The location of the site is near the new center of activity for East London and the Hackney are. The new area being called Stratford posesses a new mall and the adjoining Olympic park. The goal for this project was to give back to the community which had so much taken from them during the requisition for the Olympic games. There is lays the question: How do you create community through architecture? How do you create something for a comunity with such a strong identity, and make it something they are proud to call their own?

Throughout the time spent speaking with local experts and walking the country side and city scape, I observed a phenomina which predominately occurs in Europe, by way of the Garden allotment. It is not just the allotment itself, but the idea behind what it is and what it could be.

Stratford bus terminal @ Angel St

Stratford Sataion

CONCEPT:

To design a tower which creates opportunities for the residents of its apartments and the surrounding community, to engage in and interact with one another, while proving services and creating connections and friendships.

The DESIGN of the mixed-use tower thrives to create a belonging and community amungsts residents and those living in the surrounding neighborhoods. It mimics the layout of the communal gardens mixed with the ecological occurance of Asian rice patties creating terraced gardens for literal and metiphorical growth.

Along with the garden allotments there are stores for residents to rent shops and sell goods.

It is a place where they can grow and thrive.

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Royal Theatre Plaza

VIEW FROM ROYAL THEATRE SQUARE @ ANGEL ST

INITIAL CONCEPT MODEL vertical tower, with modular units

THE HORIZONTAL TOWER A horizontal tower was chosen instead of a vertical tower in order to better fit in with the buiding typologies of the area. A horizontal tower welcomes visitors and residents into the other portion of the community not usually visited do to the imposition of the Straford Town Center. This is done by the tower extendeing towards Stratford Station and with the terracing gardens, creating a gradient which brings pedestrians and vehicular traffic into the area east of the site.

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VIEW FROM STRATFORD CENTER PARKING GARAGE

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TOWER SECTION

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Top Left: view looking at section cut trough the garden terraces, Angel St drop off point, and main circulation.

Bottom Left: view looking at section cut through units on the north side of the building, as well as the garden terraces, Angel St drop off point, and main circulation.

Right: view looking at section cut through Canyon St, retail shops, the garden terrace residential units as well as the primary units of the main tower.

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VIEW FROM STRATFORD CO-OP MIXED USE TOWER DROP OFF POINT

The unit system begins with determining which bracket the resident falls in. Since the tower houses both subsidized and normal housing units, residents are able to choose the type of unit they want depending on what they can afford.

Subsidized Units: The subsidized housing units are for those residents who are relying on government funding, and are limited to two types of apartments; a single unit and a single unit with balcony.

Standard Resident Units: The style and size of a standard residents units varies on their income and the size of their family. Each unit is individually designed to be able to me added onto another increasing the size of the apartment whether vertically or horizontally. This allows for the residents to increase the size of the home as their family size increases, or decrease as needed.

The flexibility of the unit size creates a building which is alive and able to grow and shrink depending on its residents needs.

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Exploded axo of single unit apartment with balcony LIGHT WEIGHT CAST CONCRETE ROOF CAP

LIGHT WEIGHT CAST CONCRETE ROOF CAP

BATHROOM DIVIDING WALL

BUILT IN CLOTHING STORAGE SYSTEM KITCHEN CABINETS

OPAQUE GLASS RAILING FOR BALCONY

LIGHT WEIGHT CAST CONCRETE FLOOR CAP

RECYCLED WOOD DECKING FOR PATIO

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VIEW FROM STANDARD RESIDENTAIL UNIT

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FAMAGUSTA ECO-CITY PROJECT FA M AG U S TA , advanced

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GROUP MEMBERS: Andres Moguel Georgina Karakasillis Christian Stanley Brian Watts Varosha, once the focal point of the Mediterranean diterranean for vacationers, now lies deserted, a shell of her er once former glory. A former seaside resort city which ch attracted the attention of A-list Hollywood celebrities, Varosha arosha now remains an abandoned city, hidden in the sand, and, waiting g to be revived. It is here, in our approach, we search earch for a formidable and just solution, which will not only unify a divided nation as well as two unique cultures, s, but resurrecting Famagusta as an emblem for sustainability, nability, job b creation, trade, technological advancements, integration, and ecological protection and tourism; thus creating a city, and nation, by which the rest of the Mediterranean, diterranean, Europe, and the world will look to as an example mple for the future.

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Famagusta,

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The lesson leared from the classes trip to Cyprus were more than what we had expected. We went with the expectations of doing something groundbreaking for the progression of Eco-Cities, but could never have realized we would be participating in something so real. To be a student and be involved with the process of unifying a nation the has been divided for 40 years, is an opportunity no student ever gets. It was an eye opening experience .

Found Objects Model: This model was constructed as a means of seing space and initial site layout through unconventional means.

The first part of the process was to develop an idea from what we had learned as a group in Cyprus. Through the careful arranging and organization of thoughts anf materials we begin to discuss and place the object in accordance with what we felt would create a successful solution.

The inital decisions for how the objects would be placed cam from placing them on top of a map of Varosha (Ghost City) and studying the layout of existing main streets and beginning to take those into account as we deliberated how best to organise our intervention.

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View of the main part of the city incompasing the higher density areas of the site including Market street and a portion of the permiculture area to the south. It also shows the area near the coastline and how the city feathers into nature.

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A close up view of the main plaza in the city center and the density and scale comparison of the surrounding buildings.

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MAIN CITY CENTER

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deals with the integration of the new city center including, the art and financial district. Along with the new city center, the instalation of the peraculture area will be acting in sybiosis with each other, growing as one entity.

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2 shows how the permaculture and new city center are continuing to grow and reacting to one another. Also, the ERT (electric rapid transit) system which will be connecting Famagusta to the rest of Cyprus.

PHASE 3 deals with the expansion of the new city center and the political district towards the north and the ancient city. in the this expansion, thenew political center will be constructed to govern the new greater Famagusta area.

PHASE 4 is the development of the water taxi and athletic district which contains a stadium and training center. North of the ancient city, EMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine Research center will be constructed where the industrial complex is located.

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shows the expansion of the main residentail area towards the water. This phase includes the development of the port and docks, it also includes the completion of the green space which surrounds the ancient city.

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deals with the final development of the waterfront residential towers and hotels and beachside recreation areas.

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is the development the less dense lower city center and the develoment of the agriculture areas. It also includes the expansion and development of the EMU agriculture satalite campus.

PHASE 8 deals with the final development of the rural areas and the completion of the agriculture and permiculture. Once this phase has completed, the only expansions to continue are those regarding the growth of the permiculture.

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A: Overall plan view of 3/32â&#x20AC;? model representing a typicall residential area near the city center B: View looking to one of the courtyards of a residential block.

C: View of the facades of buildings lining a side street.

D: View looking down Market St with a hotel in the imidiat foreground.

E: Site plan showing the materiality of the site, along with the locations of the pre-existing building

The Residential areas are comprised newly constructed residences not exceeding 3 stories, except of main thoroughfare, along with as many existing structures that could be saved.

The neighborhood blocks are different scales of the same template, starting from the country down to the city and finally the home. Each neighborhood â&#x20AC;&#x153;blockâ&#x20AC;? contains a courtyard where communities can grow together.

Each community is connected by a green path or bike path creating a cohesiveness and even larger community throughout the city

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The main idea of the design of Market St it to create a PLACE, not a street. It is a linear public space whit a multitude of shopping experiences, hotels, and mixe-use residential building. Market St it the main artery connecting the City Center and Plaza to the beach.

It is essentially a giant terraced version of the Spanish Steps in Rome, acting as a path but primarily as a place to sit and socialize.

Elevation study of what buiding typologies of the residential neighboroohds could look like

Elevation study of the building typology of a building located at the end of market street on the beach, showing what the mix-use buildings will begin to look like

Eleveation study of a commercial building located in the Market St Square.

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VIEW OF THE CITY CENTER AND MARKET ST PLAZA (MAIN SQUARE)

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AMASTERDAM BATH

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BERLIN GHOUDA

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SPECIAL THANKS I would like to thank everyone who has helped me acheave my goals and aspirations; my professors, my family, Kaisa Salminen, and Chris Galbraith.