Spring 2020 Genoa Studio

subSUMMIT

SITE EXTENTS

CIRCULATION AXES

TRANSITIONAL SPACES

FIRST LEVEL

MASSING CONTINUATION

SECOND LEVEL

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

ANGULAR ROOF

LIGHT

VIEWS

LANDSCAPE

subSUMMIT

SECTION A

3 T.O. ROOF +23.20

5.9

ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION

POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS

GROUND LEVEL

FIRST LEVEL

LEVEL 2 +17.30

GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING

9.4

3

ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:10

STEEL JOINT PLATE REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER

1.0

FIRST LEVEL // 1:250

GROUND LEVEL // 1:250

GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN

4

14.3

GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN

POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR

LEVEL 1 +7.90

PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM 4.9

Between the sea and the mountains, subSUMMIT serves the community of the historic port city of Genoa.

The project features open air market space, pop-up restaurants, a culinary school, and terrace views that span the entire city. Utilizing a glulam wood primary structure, the building is a striking example of sustainable building practice to expand its programmatic use as a cultural food hub for the city. The translucent, angular roof structure mimics the mountainous sightlines of Genoa, providing interior shade or external views where necessary. Whether shopping, eating, or simply enjoying the views, the experience of subSUMMIT is visually striking, tastefully elegant, and powerfully momumental.

WOOD PANEL CLADDING

GRADE +3.00

2

GLULAM MULLION FRAME

SITE EXTENTS The long and narrow nature of the site, coupled with a small buildable area presents a unique challenge.

CIRCULATION AXES Three breezeways splitting the site against the established horizontal axis of the waterfront creates a natural permeability on the ground floor.

TRANSITIONAL SPACES Spaces for gathering and spatial transition occur as the result of splitting the ground floor.

FIRST LEVEL The voids of the ground level massing continue into the floor plates above.

MASSING CONTINUATION The ground floor massings continue through the first level, establishing the major programmatic spaces, while also leaving large areas for gathering and circulation.

SECOND LEVEL The void established on the lower floors continues through the second level establishing a light cavity that transcends the building.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION Two sets of stairs wrapping the building from the central exterior space, along with two elevators allow for maximum accessibility.

ANGULAR ROOF The angular nature of the roof structure connects the separate massings, maximizes the reception of natural light, and provides sound protection from the road.

LIGHT The geometry of the angular roof, coupled with materiality and the permeability of the building form maximizes the reception of natural light throughout the day.

VIEWS The second level terrace provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area while the central void and additional terraces allow views of the Ligurian Sea.

LANDSCAPE Green spaces created by the natural geometry of the site bring some life to an area otherwise devoid of green.

subSUMMIT A unique yet fitting addition to the Port of Genova.

GROUND LEVEL // 1:250

FIRST LEVEL // 1:250

SECOND LEVEL // 1:250

ROOF PLAN // 1:250

SECTION A // 1:50

3

5.9

T.O. ROOF +23.20

9.4

LEVEL 2 +17.30

1.0

14.3

4

4.9

LEVEL 1 +7.90

GRADE +3.00

2

3 T.O. ROOF +23.20

5.9

ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION

POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS LEVEL 2 +17.30

GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING

9.4

3

ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:10

GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN

14.3

4

STEEL JOINT PLATE

1.0

REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER

GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN

POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR

LEVEL 1 +7.90

4.9

PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM WOOD PANEL CLADDING 2

GRADE +3.00

1

WALL SECTION SCALE: 1:100

2

COLUMN TO FOOTER JOINT SCALE: 1:30

4

GLAZING MULLION DETAIL SCALE: 1:8

GLULAM MULLION FRAME

GLULAM CLT V-COLUMN

STEEL JOINT PLATE REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTER

2

COLUMN TO FOOTER JOINT SCALE: 1:20

POLISHED CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR

ALUMINUM ROOFING MULLION

POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS

GLULAM CLT PRIMARY ROOF FRAMING 3

ROOF MULLION SYSTEM SCALE: 1:4

GLULAM CLT X-COLUMN

PYRAMIDAL GLAZING SYSTEM WOOD PANEL CLADDING

4

GLAZING MULLION DETAIL SCALE: 1:4

GLULAM MULLION FRAME

SECTION B // 1:100

SECTION C // 1:250

PROGRAM: Greeting:

Open Market: Loading Dock: Culinary School: Restaurant: Food Hub: Event Space Terrace:

171 m2

461 m2 128 m2 205 m2 260 m2 377 m2 387 m2 537 m2 2,526 m2

POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANELS The roofing material is a translucent polycarbonate paneling system that meets the angular roof system. The translucency creates a sustainable impact on the building by reducing energy output to heat and light the space. The translucency provides a muted source of natural light entering the entire building.

GLULAM CLT FRAMING The primary and secondary structure of the building is entirely framed in a laminated wood system that is sustainably preferred in comparison to steel, concrete, or other structural systems.

The warm tone of the wood provides an inviting and comforting atmosphere within the spaces, suitable for a community market and food hub.

PYRAMIDAL GLASS The main, double-height space of the building which serves as a social food hub with pop-up vendor spaces is framed by a pyramidal glass facade system. The system acts as a feature wall for the 10-meter high space, casting brilliant shadows across the space at all times during the day. The space is wrapped by an exterior stairway to continue the feel of an indoor-outdoor building, between programmed spaces and open-air terraces.