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16TH STREET KIOSKS
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pg. 14-21
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NATURE CENTER
pg. 22-29
PHOTOGRAPHY
pg. 30-33
KIOSKS
The 16th Street Mall Kiosks, a Colorado Building Workshop led project, were included as part of the renovation of the 16th Street Mall, led by Downtown Denver Partnership. In Fall 2023, during the research phase of the project, both DDP and various venders from Denver were interviewed to gain a better understand the programatic needs of the kiosks which would inform future design decisions. Design and Construction took place in the Spring 2024 semester with students being paired into different design and construction groups as well as being tasked with one of the four kiosks
KIOSK GROUPS
Made to Order
Grab and Go
Retail Service
Retail Goods
CONSTRUCTION GROUPS
Cladding
Interiors
Operation
Structures
Windows/Doors
PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
Client Communications
Budget and Schedule
Construction Documents
Logistics
Through discussions with the Downtown Denver Partnership and local vendors, we identified security, durability, and functionality as the primary needs for the new kiosks. Our research revealed three key opportunities that could inform our design: materiality, operability, and flexibility. By focusing on these themes, we developed a kiosk that addresses the requirements of the DDP, vendors, and the public. Utilizing these concepts, we designed a kiosk that remains open and accessible during operational hours to display goods and signage, while providing robust protection and security for the kiosk and its contents when closed.
TASKS
As a member of the Made to Order kiosk group, we were tasked with the design and programmatic organization of our kiosk which handled vendors who prepared food on site.
As a member of the Structures Group, we were in charge of designing and constructing the structure for all kiosks. This included working closely with engineers, welders, and other professionals to find the best structural design that could accommodate all four kiosks
As a member of the Budget and Scheduling Group, we were tasked with maintaining and documenting our budget for all four kiosks as well as planning and maintaining a schedule.
previous 16th street kiosk
future16th street kiosk
site axon diagram
Secure While Closed
Operational Flexibility
KIOSK OPERATIONS DIAGRAM | COLORADOBUILDINGWORKSHOP
Vendor Personality
16TH ST MALL KIOSK SITE AXON| COLORADOBUILDINGWORKSHOP
EXPRESSIVE IDENTITY
PIVOTING ZALMAG PANELS
OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY
INTERIOR
SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR MODULAR STRUCTURE
exploded axon diagram
KIOSK EXPLODED AXON| COLORADOBUILDINGWORKSHOP
GFRC PROTECTIVE SHELL
ADJUSTABLE LEVELING FEET
STEEL FRAME
PLYWOOD
ZALMAG CLADDING
PLYWOOD CABINETRY
1. RETAIL SERVICE
2. MADE TO ORDER
3. RETAIL GOODS
4. GRAB N' GO
opening day photos
opening day photos
retail goods interior
RISE AND FALL
Located inside Chatfield Reservoir sits the Rise and Fall, A double-skinned pavilion that changes with the rise and fall of the reservoir. Rise and Fall was designed to document the changes to the surrounding environment created by the artificial control and regulation of water levels within the reservoir through the use of various apertures that open and close depending on the water level. These openings are angled towards areas that are affected by floods at that specific water elevation. Once water levels rise high or fall low enough, viewers will be able to get a glimpse at the landscape through these openings. The pavilion seeks to get people to think about the effects that humanity has on the landscape around it by narrowing the observer’s view on areas that are currently being affected by the change in water elevation at that point in time.
2018 Floodplain
2020 Floodplain
2023 Floodplain
site map overlaying various reservoir levels
aperture cutout for various reservoir levels
Apertures are carved out of the interior concrete tower. Each opening is tied to the flooding of a specific area of the site while the reservoir is at that water level. When the water level changes the outer skin of the pavilion will rise and align with the given opening at that elevation. These apertures act as an investigation of Chatfield reservoirs shifting water levels and its effect on the surrounding
7. Concrete Core exploded axon diagram aperture cutouts
1. Perforated Steel Panel
2. Steel Frame
3. Floating Platform
4. Barrel Support Frame
5. Recycled 50 gal. Barrel
6. Metal Guide Rods
ft. 5,428 ft.
5,432 ft.
The pavilion consists of two main pieces, an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell is cladded in perforated metal and sits atop a buoyant platform comprised of wood decking and recycled 50-gallon barrels. The inner shell a more monolithic piece, is a concrete tower that has specific apertures carved out. The static inner shell and the shifting outer shell work together to showcase changes in the local landscape through these apertures.
interior render
CHATFIELD NATURE CENTER
Chatfield Nature Center sits within a constantly changing section of the Chatfield Reservoir. Due to recent changes in allowable reservoir levels, large portions of the local landscape have been inundated, leading to habitat loss of the local ecology. This nature center acts as a source of preservation, education, and reflection of the local landscape and ecology. By protecting a portion of the landscape, the nature center compares the preserved landscape on the inside and the turbulent landscape outside. The nature center acts as a center promoting symbiosis by providing protected habitat for the adjacent wildlife and allowing visitors to get an up close look at them.
interior courtyard render
exhibit space render
The Nature Center is located on a floodplain that experiences drastic change to its environment caused by both natural as well as artificial changes.
By preserving a portion of the landscape, the nature center acts as a sanctuary for the native species while their habitat recovers from the rise in water level. As the surround trees and shrubbage begin to wither, wildlife will begin to migrate to the nature center as a point of refuge. The central courtyard acts as a center of learning and reflection. Allowing visitors to learn more about the local ecology while also reflecting on the changes surrounding them.
VUNERABLE ENCAPSULATE SURROUND ACCESS SUPPORT exploded axon
morphology diagram
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is one of my greatest passions, and I believe the skills I have developed through this art form have significantly influenced my career as an architect. My journey as a photographer has honed my ability to perceive the essential elements that make a composition successful. Understanding how light interacts with form, the interplay of shadows, and capturing fleeting, subtle details are principles I consciously integrate into my architectural design process. This dual perspective enhances and sharpens my approach to architecture, enriching my practice with a heightened sense of visual awareness.
Pitlochry, Scotland
Brighton, Colorado
