G70_Informal Architecture Design Package by G70design

imagining futures

”on the go since 1971”

imagining futures

WHO WE ARE

”on the go since 1971”

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1971, G70 is an award-winning design firm of architects, planners, interior designers and civil engineers. Our expertise covers master planning for major urban land holdings, conceptual design and development of resort communities and housing developments. In addition we offer comprehensive support for commercial, educational and medical facilities.

Based in Honolulu and Jakarta, G70 is staffed with over 120 full time professionals, including: architects, planners civil engineers, interior designers, information technology specialists, cultural specialists and other support personnel. Our expertise covers master planning for major urban land holdings, conceptual design and development of resort communities and housing developments. In addition we offer comprehensive support for commercial, educational and medical facilities.

Based in Honolulu and Jakarta, G70 is staffed with over 100 full time professionals, including: architects, planners, civil engineers, interior designers, information technology specialists, cultural specialists and other support personnel. The firm is on the forefront of sustainable design practices with over 20 LEED AP’s (Leadership in Energy Design Accredited Professionals) in all areas of service. Our team of highly skilled professionals will meet the needs in all phases of your project development.

“Creating HOPE for Future Generations”

Within G70, we understand vision to be the intelligent, farsighted perception of a project’s purpose, its worth to the community and its value to the client. The goal is to create exceptional value for the client and community through a synergistic integration of our vision, the client’s vision and hard work.

who we are “on the go since 1971”

we specialize in...

ARCHITECTURE

G70’s architecture strives to represent the lifestyles communities and respect the natural environment in its design. This emphasis on cultural context and tradition combines with contemporary innovation in our unique, memorable creations.

INTERIOR DESIGN

We believe that interior environments need to evoke the spirit of their surroundings. Our timeless signature designs enhance the achitecture, lending each project a distinct individuality in a competitive marketplace.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

G70 Planners help shape the future of our community and the surrounding environment with respect to the host culture. Our team specializes in land use master planning, urban design, environmental assessment, and entitlements.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

G70 provides civil engineering services for a wide variety of project types within both the public and private sectors. Our specific Civil Engineering Consulting Services are broadened significantly with the overlapping abilities of our other core services.

our work

CHINA

KOREA

OKINAWA

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS GUAM

SAIPAN

VIETNAM

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

KAUA‘I O‘AHU LANA‘I

MAUI

MOLOKA‘I

HAWAI‘I ISLAND

FRENCH POLYNESIA

INDONESIA

HUAHINE

past 10 years

TAHITI

800+ PROJECTS WITHIN THE PACIFIC RIM

JAPAN

‘IOLANI SCHOOL

K-1 COMMUNITY

Project Type: Edcuation

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: June 2019

Project Size (SF): 23,400 SF

CONCEPT

L-SHAPED “NATURE INTERVENED”

“INWARD FOCUSED”

DETACHED “NATURE INTERVENED”

DETACHED “ENGAGEMENT” U-SHAPED following traditional layouts; aligns to site

following traditional layouts; aligns to site edges to encourage a shared outdoor space

EXPERIENCE

BIOPHILIC DESIGN

to all sides

breaking the row; views to nature are

to all sides

rotating each frontage; speaks to one another to spatially engage

Learntoappreciatethe

increased

edges to encourage a shared outdoor space breaking the row; views to nature are

L-SHAPED “INWARD FOCUSED”

SITE K-1 COMMUNITY 1 TEACHING BY THE TREE 2 PAINTING IN THE MAKERY 3 LEARNING IN THE SIDEYARD

READING UNDER THE BRANCHES 5 GATHERING OUTDOORS 6 MEMORIZING NEW FACTS 7 PERFORMING A STORY 8 GROWING A GARDEN 9 EATING GARDEN VEGETABLES 10 IMAGINING A ‘SUBMARINE’ 11 RACING PAPER SAILBOATS 12 BALANCING ON LOGS 13 SINGING SONGS 14 PLAYING GAMES 15 FOLLOWING THE LEADER 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 B B B C E

MASSING SITE K-1 COMMUNITY

increased

U-SHAPED “ENGAGEMENT”

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES SECTIONS 10 10 1 2 4 9 5 3 3 8 7 6 6 8 8 4 2 9 5 5 A - KINDERGARTEN B - FIRST GRADE 11 11 12 12

DESIGN STRATEGIES SECTIONS AND PHOTOS

worldaroundyou... Now it’s time to enjoyabook!

...feelthegentlebreezesasyoulearntopaint...

‘IOLANI SCHOOL RESIDENCE HALL

FOR GRADES 9-12

Project Type: Student Housing

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: June 2019

Project Size (SF): 32,890 SF

CONCEPT

MASSING AND FACADE

EXPERIENCE

STAGGERED alcove module MIRRORED module wraps around existing tree

STACKED massing developed

CONCEPT

THERMALLY MODIFIED WOOD

THERMALLY MODIFIED WOOD Wood treated under high-pressure and tempreture protect the wood and allow it to be itself, to breath, and to weather.

Wood

THERMALLY MODIFIED WOOD

Wood treated under high-pressure and tempreture protect the wood and allow

MATERIAL

FLOOR SLABS

Post-tensioned concrete slabs express horizontality and honest structure.

THERMALLY MODIFIED WOOD

Wood

CANTED PANELS

Wood modified for resistance to weathering with

PANEL EXPRESSION

Slab to slab without spandrel for views and clarity of facade components.

MATERIAL

EXPERIENCE

treated under high-pressure and tempreture protect the wood and allow it to be itself, to breath, and to weather.

typical row alcove module

developed module wraps around existing tree

LINEAR STAGGERED MIRRORED STACKED

massing

LINEAR typical row

hidden color bursts inside.

to be itself, to

breath, and to weather.

wood and allow it to be itself, to breath, and to weather.

treated under high-pressure and tempreture protect the

UNITS Framed windows at every room connect to the tree canopies. At different times of the year, students experience the dappled light filtering through the leaves and into their space.

ALCOVE COMMONS READING COURTYARD ALCOVE COMMONS COURTYARD LOBBY Flexible space allows for multiple configurations and various activities.

VIGNETTES AND PHOTOS

ALCOVE COMMONS READING COURTYARD

‘IOLANI SCHOOL LABS & STUDIOS

FOR GRADES K-6

Project Type: Educational

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: 2020

Project Size (SF): 16,000 SF

CONCEPT

LINEAR

“STARTING ANEW” LINEAR existing buildings to be demolished

“STARTING ANEW” existing buildings to be demolished

“EMBRACING NATURE” ANGLED new buildings align with existing campus; facing inwards with views to nature

ANGLED “EMBRACING NATURE” new buildings align with existing campus; facing inwards with views to nature

CONNECTED

“ONE COMMUNITY”

uniﬁed through a courtyard; creates a central gathering space between buildings

unified through a courtyard; creates a central gathering space between buildings

LEARNING LITERATURE 2 PEERING IN MICROSCOPES

LASER CUTTING TOYS 4 GATHERING UNDER THE CANOPY 5 PLAYING A TUNE 6 DANCING OUTDOORS 7 TEACHING UNDER THE TREE 8 PERFORMING A STORY 9 FOLLOWING THE LEADER 10 PLAYING GAMES A LABS B STUDIOS C EXISTING CLASSROOMS D EXISTING PLAYGROUND E EXISTING CLASSROOM 10 1 2 5 6 8 9 C D

MASSING

SITE LABS AND STUDIOS

VIEWS TO NATURE

2 NATURAL DAYLIGHTING

3 LED LIGHTING

4 LARGE ROOF OVERHANG

5 LOW-E GLAZING

NATURAL WOOD SIDING/ DECKING

7 CMU BLOCK W/ LOCALLY SOURCED AGGREGATES 8 STORMWATER TREATMENT

SURFACES W/ GREEN SPACE A 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 5 9 1

9 REDUCED IMPERVIOUS

LOOKING

BUILDING

LOOKING TOWARDS EXISTING TREE

DESIGN STRATEGIES

A -

TOWARDS LABS

NATURAL MATERIALS CANOPIES PRESERVATION

SECTION AND PHOTOS

1 HOTEL HANALEI BAY

Project Type: Hotel

Location: Oahu, HI

Date: 2023

Project Size (SF): 290,000 SF

RAIN GARDEN GRAND LANAI

SECTION: VIEW TOWARD DINING LANAI

CONCEPT

ECOLOGICAL NARRATIVE

SECTION: RAIN GARDEN GRAND LANAI

GREENERY “INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR GARDENS”

create spaces of retreat from the bustling activity of the city, through biophilic design

SECTION: FERN GROTTO BAR / POOL

OVERALL SITE PLAN

A VILLAGE OF PAVILIONS... ... A BUILDING THAT BREATHES

PROCESSION TOWARD POOL GARDEN PATHS, UNIQUE ECOLOGIES

GARDEN ROOMS

Creating a full experience rooted to site. Restoring habitat. Feeling the topography below your feet in a succession of garden rooms.

Procession of Entry Pavilion, Great Lanai, Bar & Dining Lanai are all open-air, with roof provisions to address driving rain. Ceiling fans incorporated throughout.

Great Lanai beyond is open-air procession under existing roof.

Great Stair beyond.

Main Dining is double height; Existing canopy and fountain removed.

Cliff Gardens meet Dining Lanai.

Overgrow the buildings and roofs, draping them with flowering vines and trees. Building becomes armature for plants and habitat for native birds, bugs, fauna & flora.

Ancient Rain Garden

- Lightweight Built up on foam block with low-water-use ferns and cycads, with few trees.

- Continuation of the topography/hill at entry. Stone tapered walls hold garden above podium.

- Moves water to service side of hotel.

- Curated with endangered local and tropical species (with input from National Botanical Gardens on Kauai).

- Story of augmenting and restoring the Botanical Gardens, giving back to the ecological community.

Source Spring”

- Flows from atop new ancient garden and rocks.

Existing porte-cochere removed; New porte-cochere is branching timber structure.

Conical Hill - Screens entry sequence.

- Recalls verdant hills nearby with ferns and cycads.

MAIN DINING LANAI

“ANCIENT” GARDENS with SOURCE SPRING

BRIDGE

1. Entry Drive

2. Porte Cochere

3. Courtyard Lobby

4. Makana Lounge

5. Māmalahoa Dining Lānai

6. Hanalei Bay Pool

7. Pool Recreation Area

SITE SECTION - ROOMS, LANAI DINING, GARDENS

PACIFIC HORIZON BEYOND

“FORT” LAWN BRIDGE

ENTRANCE PAVILION BEYOND CONICAL HILL BRIDGE

BUILDING AN ECOLOGICAL NARRATIVE

3 4 7 2 1 5 6 CertifiedShorelineJan.2019 ShorelineSetback Parking Pu‘u PŌā Beach Russian Fort Lawn PACIFIC PACIFIC

“DIRECT AND INDIRECT NATURE” “FRAMING VIEWS”

KIHEI HIGH SCHOOL

Project Type: Educational

Location: Maui, HI

Completion Date: Ongoing

Project Size: 50+ acres

The revival cycle becomes the key ecosystem for the site which creates:

Healthy land

Healthy species

Healthy people/community

revival cycle becomes the key ecosystem for the site which creates:

Healthy land

Healthy species

Healthy people/community

awaken the history (māmane) offer life to the land (palila) provide a fruitful place (rain)

CLASS HOUSE SECTION WINTER SOLSTICE 118◦ SUNRISE 6:58 AM SUNSET 5:50 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE 62◦ SUNRISE 5:46 AM SUNSET 7:09 PM THERMAL CHIMNEY WITH FAN ASSISTS AUTOMATIC LOUVERS OPEN AFTER SCHOOL HOURS & INITIATE NIGHT FLUSH AUTOMATIC LOUVERS OPEN AFTER SCHOOL HOURS & INITIATE NIGHT FLUSH TRELLIS WITH ANGLED FINS HELP MITIGATE SOLAR HEAT GAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING THROUGHOUT LARGE NORTH GLAZING TO ALLOW NATURAL DAYLIGHT INTO CLASSROOMS DESIGN STRATEGIES SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Site Energy Use Characterization All Non School House Buildings 13% 5% 7% 13% 0% 62% LOAD COMPONENT 38% 10% 14% 11% 27% Showing % of Total Site Energy ENERGY END-USE Assumptions • As per ASHRAE 90.1 2013 Heat gain through windows, and associated cooling, accounts for 10% of the building energy use. External shading is extremely important. Even with efficient lighting, and required daylight sensors lighting accounts for 20% of building load. LED lighting and additional controls could provide additional savings Equipment loads are the highest end use. Energy Star equipment should be specified whenever possible. 33 kBTU/sf-yr PATH TO NET ZERO ENERGY CONCEPT TRANSFORMATION 9 ECO - BALANCE The

CONCEPT MĀMANE (plant)

ECO

PALILA (species) RAIN SITE Kihei High School PATTERN LANGUAGE 2017

ECO - BALANCE

MĀMANE (plant) ECO

DESIGN STRATEGIES SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MASSING AND ORIENTATION N S W E ANNUAL WIND NE-NW WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE 6:58 AM SUNSET 5:50 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNRISE 5:46 AM SUNSET 7:09 PM KONA WINDS S-SW HALEAKALAPIILANI HWY KAHULUI

RAIN SITE

CIVIL BEAT PLAZA

Project Type: Offices/Commmercial

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: 2023

Project Size (SF): 65,000 SF

DESIGN STRATEGIES PROGRAM POCKET PARK & GOODWILL DROP-OFF The Trees provide shade from the afternoon sun PV TRELLIS Angled to bring in the sun to the open, outdoor spaces. OPENING Allows for wind to ow through and provide passive cooling. ROOF Flat PV Panel roof WINDOWS Punched window to match existing surrounding building’s scale. COMMERCIAL Glass storefront at street level for retail (Goodwill, incubator/retail, etc.) HORIZONTAL OVERHANG Element to accentuate the pedestrian scale at street level. LOCAL ART WALL PROJECT Visitors passing by can experience the culture of the community through thislocal art demonstration piece. OUTDOOR ROOF GARDEN Used as an event space for employees adjacent to the o ce. PLAZA Employees and visitors can pass through this park on their way to the building. KINETIC WIND SCULPTURE Wall mounted kinetic installation that reacts to the wind that comes through. DESIGN IDEAS & POTENTIAL STRATEGIES RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE CIRCULATION OPEN SPACES DAYLIGHTING CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR VISITORVEHICLE RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE CIRCULATION OPEN SPACES DAYLIGHTING CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE CIRCULATION OPEN SPACES DAYLIGHTING CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE CIRCULATION OPEN SPACES DAYLIGHTING CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES RETAIL PARKING OFFICE VEHICLE EMPLOYEE VISITOR EMPLOYEE VISITORVEHICLE daylighting open spaces circulation PROJECT SITE 3660 on the Rise Bank of Hawaii NAPA Koko Head Ave Center St Sierra Dr Wilhelmina Rise Queen Theater B A CD SITE AXON AND COLLAGE KAIMUKI GATEWAY PLAZA COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW 19 07.2020 CORNER OF WAIALAE AVE & KOKO HEAD AVE

HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY

ELEMENTARY

INNOVATION STATION BUILDING

Project Type: Educational

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: Ongoing

Project Size (SF): 7,000 SF

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THE WESTIN MAUI

RESORT & SPA

Project Type: Hotel

Location: Maui, HI

Completion Date: 2020

Project Size (SF): 300,000 SF

RENOVATION

paʻūpili

paʻūpili is the misty rain that moistens the pili grass

We reveal the light from within and allow luminous patterns to ripple inside and out.

We celebrate beauty in even the smallest expressions.

How does the experience of connection to the energy of a place trigger wellness?

Where does energy source and resonate from on this site?

“To reveal our Inner Light

To find our Beacon

To weave the energy of our Storied

Place

kaʻikaʻi

kaʻikaʻi is to stand proudly

We embrace the beauty of this ancient land.

Ka’anapali feels like it rose straight

The peaks, like an army, each stand proudly side by side.

Where is the The Poʻo of this site? What quietly stands as a beacon? Where do we gravitate to?

and To discover our Spirit of Calm”

“wellness from within”

dappling layered interwoven

DESIGN LANGUAGE

dappling centered CONCEPT

PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL

Project Type: Hotel

Location: Oahu, HI

Completion Date: Ongoing

Project Size (SF): 940,000 SF

PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL 2 04.12.2017 SUMMARY Option OVAL Option ONE-TOWER Total Floor Area: 938,950 SF Construction Area: 1,476,110 SF Unit Count: 1,050 - 1,091 Room Revenue*: $99,236,200 Aver. Room Revenue: $249 / day *Allowed FAR is 4.51 which equals to 947,245 SF Floor Area *Room Revenue = Total Room Revenue x 80% Occupancy rate x 365 days *Average Room Revenue = Room Revenue / Unit Count / 365 Total Floor Area: 940,000 SF Construction Area: 1,542,600 SF Unit Count: 1,020 - 1,067 Room Revenue*: $97,498,800 Aver. Room Revenue: $250 / day Total Floor Area: 941,900 SF Construction Area: 1,498,470 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,059 Room Revenue*: $97,732,400 Aver. Room Revenue: $252 / day Total Floor Area: Construction Area: Unit Count: Room Revenue*: Aver. Room Revenue: PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL 2 04.12.2017 SUMMARY OVAL Option ONE-TOWER Area: 938,950 SF Area: 1,476,110 SF 1,050 - 1,091 Revenue*: $99,236,200 Revenue: $249 / day *Allowed FAR is 4.51 which equals to 947,245 SF Floor Area *Room Revenue = Total Room Revenue x 80% Occupancy rate x 365 days *Average Room Revenue = Room Revenue / Unit Count / 365 Total Floor Area: 940,000 SF Construction Area: 1,542,600 SF Unit Count: 1,020 - 1,067 Room Revenue*: $97,498,800 Aver. Room Revenue: $250 / day Total Floor Area: 941,900 SF Construction Area: 1,498,470 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,059 Room Revenue*: $97,732,400 Aver. Room Revenue: $252 / day Total Floor Area: 900,861 SF Construction Area: 1,407,473 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,057 Room Revenue*: $98,944,200 Aver. Room Revenue: $256 / day PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL 2 04.12.2017 Option J REVERSE Option ONE-TOWER 938,950 SF 1,476,110 SF 1,050 - 1,091 $99,236,200 $249 / day *Allowed FAR is 4.51 which equals to 947,245 SF Floor Area *Room Revenue = Total Room Revenue x 80% Occupancy rate x 365 days *Average Room Revenue = Room Revenue / Unit Count / 365 Total Floor Area: 940,000 SF Construction Area: 1,542,600 SF Unit Count: 1,020 - 1,067 Room Revenue*: $97,498,800 Aver. Room Revenue: $250 / day Total Floor Area: 941,900 SF Construction Area: 1,498,470 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,059 Room Revenue*: $97,732,400 Aver. Room Revenue: $252 / day Total Floor Area: 900,861 SF Construction Area: 1,407,473 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,057 Room Revenue*: $98,944,200 Aver. Room Revenue: $256 / day PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL 2 04.12.2017 Option J REVERSE Option ONE-TOWER SF SF 1,091 $99,236,200 *Room Revenue = Total Room Revenue x 80% Occupancy rate x 365 days *Average Room Revenue = Room Revenue / Unit Count / 365 Total Floor Area: 940,000 SF Construction Area: 1,542,600 SF Unit Count: 1,020 - 1,067 Room Revenue*: $97,498,800 Aver. Room Revenue: $250 / day Total Floor Area: 941,900 SF Construction Area: 1,498,470 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,059 Room Revenue*: $97,732,400 Aver. Room Revenue: $252 / day Total Floor Area: 900,861 SF Construction Area: 1,407,473 SF Unit Count: 1,010 - 1,057 Room Revenue*: $98,944,200 Aver. Room Revenue: $256 / day OVAL J REVERSE TWO TOWERS ONE TOWER CONCEPT MASSING AERIAL VIEW CONCEPT SITE CONTEXT STUDIES Digital Model Physical Model Photomontage PRE-SCHEMATIC 59 FRONT VIEW Renderings MASSING IN CONTEXT Central Courtyard PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KAIULANI HOTEL 31 04.12.2017 PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE PEDESTRIAN VIEW AT KALAKAUA AVENUE 28 02.03.2023 PRE-SCHEMATIC KYOYA PRINCESS KA`IULANI HOTEL PERSPECTIVE VIEW AT KAIULANI PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE Drop-off/Entry

SEJONG CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

COMPETITION

Project Type: Performing Arts Center

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Completion Date: 2023

Project Size (SF): 365,000 SF

AGING

STRATEGIES FORM Stage Tower Height Other Programs Overall Form 2 YEARS 4 YEARS 8 YEARS

DESIGN

MATERIAL SELECTION

VIGNETTES

EXPERIENCE

Project Type: Housing

Location: Nevada, USA

Completion Date: 2019

Project Size (SF): 22,000 SF

TOWNSITE COMPETITION

the structure aims

to facilitate

social

DESIGN STRATEGIES UNIT LAYOUTS ENTRY LIVING KITCHEN DINING LANAI BEDRM BEDRM LANAI CODTT19119 ENTRY LIVING KITCHEN DINING LANAI DEN BEDRM BEDRM BATHRM LANAI BEDRM BEDRM BATHRM DEN LANAI COMMUNAL 2 BEDRM UNIT the form of living together would not be restricted to the existing standard family, but different types of groupings can be considered 1 bedroom unit 2 bedroom unit CODTT19119 BACK TO BASICS ME OURS the contemporary public and collective space BACK TO BASICS YOU ME OURS the contemporary public and collective space livable community becomes CODTT19119 the trend of contemporary society has developed toward a growing individualism CODTT19119 as she leaves, she bumps into her neighbor, Susan, and her cat, Jinx, and her daughter 11:00 AM Susan’s daughter Jinx: Meow Susan: he’s great! Lisa: how’s Jinx? treat the collective space – entrance hall, stairs, corridors, lanais – as space of dialog between the public and private “COLLECTIVE SPACE”

the structure aims to facilitate social interactions between residents and shape the idea AXON AND PHOTOS livable community becomes a livable vision “INTERACTIONS” “INDIVIDUALISM”

interactions between residents and shape the idea of community life

CONCEPT

GWANGJU LIBRARY COMPETITION

Project Type: Community Center

Location: Gwangju, South Korea

Completion Date: 2020

Project Size (SF): 118,400 SF

LEVEL 4 (+ 20.0m)

CONCEPT CONNECTIONS

CITY OF LIGHT

2 1 THE RISING SUN

GWANGJU INSPIRATION

> INSPIRATION FROM, REFERENCE TO, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY’S

RICH HISTORY AND CULTURAL LEGACY:

• Democratic spirit

• Human rights advocacy Creativity in the arts and expression

> DESIGN DRAWS FROM:

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

> BUILDING FORM:

Circular spiral form creates the central atrium that allows the great space of Library to be filled with natural light

Organic shape contrasts with and serves as counterpoint to its massive, rectilinear neighbor, the Incinerator Building

Spiral circulation legs connect to adjacent site features

> BUILDING FUNCTION:

SKYLIGHT

MUDEUNGSAN

Gwangju = City of Light

• City Symbol = Sun + Free Human Spirit

SUN = CIRCLE OF LIGHT

GWANGJU LIBRARY

LIGHT

Large, polygonal joint tufted column formations

= TRUTH, LIFE, UNDERSTANDING, HAPPINESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, HOPE

Exterior stone cladding

AXOMETRIC VIEWS

SANGMU SCULPTURE PARK

SANGMU INCINERATOR

Vertical separation of two distinctively different programs consisting of active and passive, quiet spaces: Level 1 – Exhibition space, Meeting Rooms, Fitness, Multimedia/Makery Space, and Back-ofHouse Service Areas , Level 2 through 4 – Library and library storage

Connection to outdoors, existing Incinerator Building, adjacent site features: Exterior spiral walkway around building to roof, Rooftop observation deck

SANGMU SCULPTURE PARK

> IMAGE & MATERIALS:

Inspiration from and reference to “Mother Mountain” Mudeungsan

SANGMU INCINERATOR

Mountain = Constancy, Firmness, Stillness, Landmark, Reference Point, Higher Perspective

Exterior cladding is modern interpretation of the large, polygonal jointed tuft columns found on Mudeungsan

> EXPERIENCE:

Interior and exterior vertical circulation encourages movement from active to quiet spaces

GWANGJU RIVER

A) CONNECTION TO SURROUNDING CONTEXT

CULTURAL AMPHITHEATER COMMUNITY GARDEN NEW

LIBRARY

C) “MOTHER MOUNTAIN” INSPIRATION

RENOVATED INCINERATOR

PARKS

Main Entry

Service Entry

GWANGJU RIVER

D) PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION AND CONNECTION BETWEEN LIBRARY, INCINERATOR, AND SITE CONNECTION TO SURROUNDING CONTEXT CIRCULATION

> CONNECTOR TO PRESENT AND FUTURE DESTINATIONS:

• City Park to south

• School to southeast

• Repurposed Incinerator Building and housing to east

• Commercial and riverfront development to north

• Outdoor cultural performance area on-site to west

• Upcoming public and private improvements beyond

> GATHERING PLACE AND DESTINATION

• Repository for books, important records, historical documents

• Training, education and distribution hub for digitized information and services

• Sanctuary for contemplative study, personal learning, and civic enrichment

• Learning center and meeting place for the arts, physical activities, and community business

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Climbing, Rising = growth, discovery, upward movement

Ascension = rising to an important position, higher level

A) CONNECTION TO SURROUNDING CONTEXT

B) RETENTION OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE

ACCESSIBLE

RENOVATED INCINERATOR

> LARGE STUDIO WORKSPACE FOR GRAPHIC ARTISTS, DIGITAL ARTISTS, AND SCULPTORS > THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE AND REHEARSAL SPACES FOR DRAMATIC ARTS AND MUSIC > WORKSPACE FOR CULINARY ARTS AND CLASSES

CIRCLE

2:00PM

Hey! How are the kids? Peter: They are growing up too fast!

GWANGJU

LIBRARY

PEDESTRIAN ENTRY GWANGJU LIBRARY 17 SITE PLAN 1:1000 SITE PLAN 1 : 1000 4 5 6 7 8 Parking for service vehicles Existing curb cuts to remain Cultural amphitheater Future connection to the neighbor Deciduous trees on south-facing facade SITE PLAN 1 : 1000 PUBLIC SERVICE 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Picnic area Public self-parking lot Future community farm & garden Parking for service vehicles Existing curb cuts to remain Cultural amphitheater Future connection to the neighbor Deciduous trees on south-facing facade 9:00AM GRANDPA JO: Lisa, do you know where we are? LISA: The place with the colorful books! Meanwhile... GRANDPA JO & LISA walk from the Bus Stop to the Library. APPROACH EXPERIENCE TO THE LIBRARY – LEVEL 2 FRED, AMANDA, GRANDPA JO and LISA meet up at the Front Garden. 3:00PM FRED: Hey Sister! How was the exhibition? GRANDPA JO: Lisa, go say hi to your Auntie & Uncle! AMANDA: Amazing, but have you seen the Incinerator Building? Lets go check it out! APPROACH EXPERIENCE FROM ENTRY TO THE LIBRARY SITE – LEVEL 1

= WHOLENESS, INCLUSION, CENTERING, UNITY, COMPLETION, SYMBOL OF MIND + THOUGHT

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