Caroline Savell - Palimpsest

PALIMPSEST

Caroline Savell

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the traces of multiple, overlapping activities over variable periods of time and the variable erasing of earlier traces

table of contents

CRYSTAL STACKS

ARCHITECTURE

THE CHANNEL

ARCHITECTURE

EUDAIMONIA

INTERIOR

THE RAND TEMPO

INTERIOR

LANDSCAPE

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A STUDY OF

CLAY

The key to Houston’s water permeable soil becomes the key to making a more porous community library and gathering space.

Crystal Stacks

City Hall

Archival Library

Office Buildings

Public Parks

Auditorium

Kids Building

Main Building

Digital Hub

Book Stacks

BAGBY

LAMAR

MCKINNEY

clay crystals under electron microscopy

Kids Building activity pit

sitting stairs reading canopy slide quiet floor

Auditorium

large and medium lecture halls

collaboration rooms conference room cafe

Main Building

multi-purpose seating computer stations

employee offices

employee break room

Digital Building computer pit

private work rooms work cubicles

printing station resource desk

Book Stacks reading stairs

large work tables

private work rooms

group work rooms

soft seating

outdoor terrace

wooden window mullions follow the seams in the stucco

compacted earth brick makes up center of the wall

stucco facade with vertical seams gives a sleek look to earth brick

3 2 1

level level level

section one

section two

MAIN BUILDING RENDERS

(1) Interior of second floor study cubicles and banquette seating. (2) Interior of first floor cafe and multi purpose seating. (3) Exterior view of Main Building and large courtyard.

BOOK STACK RENDERS

(1) Exterior of Kids Building. (2) Interior of reading canopy and slide.

(1) Exterior terrace view. (2) Reading stair pit with surrounding high top seating

KIDS BUILDING RENDERS

THE CHANNEL

1033 Avenue B, San Antonio, Texas

SEPARATION OF

SPACE

A functionally harmonious studio space on the San Antonio River designed for a variety of creative minds.

original concept sketch

The

Residence Adjacent

Bar Adjacent

woodworking administration

metalworking conference room painting kitchen ceramics gallery

Elsewhere (bar)

Commercial Space

Riverwalk

AVENUE B

The site started seperated into three equally divided rectangles.

quiet channel loud

Decreasing the width of the ‘quiet’ and ‘channel’ portions of the building give the studios more working space.

Offsetting the rectangular masses creates outdoor spaces for leisure and views of the river.

kitchen

workroom

mechanical bathrooms

office reception

metalworking

woodworking

gallery conference paint

ceramics

level 2

level 1

AVENUE B ELEVATION

RIVERWALK ELEVATION

(1) Interior view of reception from the entrance of the channel. (2) Interior of conference room - windows above eye level to lower distraction while still allowing natural light.

(3) Exterior view of back of the channel from the first floor patio. (4) Interior view of display gallery next to the walkway across the channel and the door to the second floor patio.

EUDAIMONIA

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PROJECT TEAM

MEMBERS:

Gaby Ambriz

Jeweliana Escamilla

Victoria Higdon

Dylan Lacy

Caroline Savell

Margaret Sullivan

GARDEN OFFICE AS

A mixed use office building providing a eudaimonic workplace inspired by the garden.

original historic wing of the Araña building

original concept sketch Market Square

NThe Gardens

Presidio Building

UTSA Data Science

Alameda Theater

unoriginal portion becomes outdoor space connecting to the river

Public Parks

City Hall

Mayor’s Office

Spanish Governors Palace

EUDAIMONIA MACHINE

The concept of Eudaimonia Machine is to improve the quality of work flow, with the notion that form follows function. The structure of Eudaimonia consists of 5 Part; the gallery, the salon, the library, the office, and chamber. Each emphasizing their own unique purpose as they relate to the working environment.

Feature Walls and Design Elements

Cafes, Wine Bar, and Cocktail Rooftop

2nd Floor Light Work and Barrier Office as Garden

Deep Work both enclosed and open

The Gallery The Salon The Library The Office Chamber

SALON

CHARBAGH GARDEN

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level 1

mezzanine

level 1

level 3

level

SALON

WATER GARDEN

DEEPWORK

COTTAGE GARDEN

level 2

LIGHTWORK, GALLERY, LIBRARY

BAROQUE GARDEN

Many benefits of blue mist spirea is that it is low mounted, which is great around walkways, heat and drought resistant, and it is a pollinator plant. They are perfect when used in rows due to their consistency in size.

BLUE MIST SPIREA

Barberry is specifically known for being a tough plant, being able to withstand different temperate conditions. They also require little to no maintenance and adapt quickly to different soil types.

Lastly, during colder times of the year, the plant will prove to be resilient when bouncing back.

The selected plant types used through the entire proposal are consistent with the hot climate they occupy. The plant types require minimal care, thrive in hot temperatures, and can be exposed to direct or no sunlight.

The purpose of incorporating Coreopsis in our plan was to invite a flower that not only looks appealing but is as resilient in hot climates and requires little to no maintenance as the other plant types in our proposal. Coreopsis tolerates most soil types and is a great plant for a pop of color.

COREOPSIS

FESCUE GRASS

It was necessary for us to include grassy areas in our landscaping design. The great aspects about fescue type grass is that it is a deep root system that tends to withstand drought . Because of this system it locks in moisture which makes it thrive in hot climates.

level 4

level 1

level 3

level 2

DEEP WORK

LIGHTWORK TOLIBRARY

SALON

GALLERY

Recycled plastic tiles

100% recycled polyester velvet fabric

Piñatex ORIGINAL Natural Leather, made from pineapple leaves

Ibrido’s low silica quartz, made from 56% recycled content.

Bio-concrete tile made from Japanese knot-weed and shells

Natural, renewable, carbon friendly, and sustainable Wood.

Recycled plastic tiles

Desserto Cactus Leather

Non-toxic,chemical-free, infinitely recyclable, small carbon footprint, minimal impact Lime Stone.

Infinitely recyclable, small carbon footprint, minimal impact Natural Stone.

Bio-concrete tile made from Japanese knot-weed and shells

Natural, renewable, carbon friendly, and sustainable Wood.

DEEP WORK

LIBRARY

WINE BAR

ROOFTOP BAR ELEVATOR

CAFE

THE RAND

110 Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas

ATRIUM ODE TO THE

The historic Rand building in downtown San Antonio becomes a nexus for the city’s professionals and students to socialize and network.

Residential Interior Courtyard

Office Light Well

Original Street Level Atrium

Sublevel Dance Floor

UTSADataScienceCampus

PROFESSIONAL CROSSROADS

With the construction of UTSA’s new Data Science campus just blocks away, The Rand will have the opportunity to function as a bridge between these academic and professional environments. Giving students a foot into the door of their future careers, and exposing working professionals to bright new minds entering the field of technology.

original

STREET LEVEL

LOBBY

GRAB-N-GO

GASTROPUB

LOUNGE AREA + MAIN CIRCULATION

HIGH TOP TABLES

VIP LOUNGE BATHROOM

BAR

OFFICE of

LOUNGE AREA

COLLABORATION ZONES

KITCHEN

THE PIT (HOT DESKS)

FOCUS ROOMS

PHONE BOOTH

COMPUTER TABLES

BATHROOMS RECEPTION + LOUNGE

LEVEL 2

hot desks collab zones

phone booth focus rooms

cold desks large conference medium conference small conference

LEVEL 3

PRIVATE OFFICES BATHROOMS MEETING ROOMS

MEDIUM SMALL

LOUNGE AREA

COLD DESKS

SUNLIGHT GALORE

Removing a portion of the floor plate between the two office floors allows an abundance of natural light from the northern exposure to flow all the way to the back of the offices

NEIGHBORHOOD HEART

The creation of a large interior courtyard allows for a space where neighbors can interact and get to know one another . The large green atrium also allows for private seating and lounge areas in a lush oasis nestled in the heart od downtown

San Antonio

LEVELS 4 - 8

MAILBOXES

MAILBOXES

TEMPO

Via Cappuccini 16, Urbino PU, Italy

PIAZZA embracing the Italian

The University of Urbino is at last connected at the historic campus hilltop, with a space for students and professors to lounge, learn, and collaborate.

PROJECT TEAM

MEMBERS:

Gaby Ambriz

Jordan Carson

Victoria Higdon

Caroline Savell

Margaret Sullivan

Original Capuchini Church

Collegio Tridente Colle Dorms

Tridente dorms

Collegio Colle

Aquillone Dorms

Serpentine Dorms

Forest

As piazzas function as any Italian's town nexus, Tempo creates a nexus for students and professors staying at the Collegios.

Creation of a central campus space that has accessible circulation to all dorms

SITE BIRDSEYE

OUTDOOR ROOMS

Working with the slope of the hillside terraces of gardens and seating areas are created for professors and students to work and meet in Italy's favorite venue: the great outdoors.

TERRACE STEPS

HISTORIC CHIESA DE CAPPUCHINI

SECTION ONE

SECTION TWO