production + restriction

production & restriction portfolio

comprehensive studio 4 M.Arch M1 winter 2022 dash maxwell harmen verbrugge

PROLOGUE

‘“the very condition of architectural form is to separate and to be separated” (Aureli, 2011, p. ix).

It is within separation that the political, the conditions of how we relate to another, take palace.

Once a wall has been constructed,

who is allowed to pass through must be defined.

who is allowed to exist on either side, and influenced by the conditions of their separation,

and by those who inhabit them.

However, while their separation is enforced, and mediated by the wall, the wall is not the root.

It is our desires to separate and be separated which erects walls.

And, it is the specificities of these desires which determine the nature of our walls, and in turn determine and influence the spaces defined by them.

Walls do not erect themselves.

site analysis

site analysis - blockages

four lane road

four lane road

LRT mound

two destinct populations identified site acts as a territoralizing force separating the two

So, even though we have been tasked with the design of an art gallery, the reality of the situation is that we have two distinct, and based upon our own experiences, dissonant populations which do not wish to interact, including one which will most likely not want anything to do with an art gallery. Because of this, the question becomes “how can this gallery be designed in such a way that restricts contact, but benefits both populations?”

programming + concept

the programmatic spine

Our approach of addressing this challenge was the development of the programmatic spine: An architectural, and programmatic framework that aims to support, but restrict both populations.

programs provide for both populations but prevents direct contact

The first step in this approach was to reconsider our program. We’ve sacrificed some of our initial program space to be dedicated from the public, to the ‘less than public’. The less-then-public is a term that we’ve used to describe the kinds of people who are typically left out of the discourse revolving around public amenities, and are exactly the kind of people who are in need of the services provided by the drop in center.

What we’ve done is taken some square footage from our public oriented amenities, such as our cafe, retail, and seminar rooms and dedicated it to program aimed at serving those who live in the encampment, and frequent the drop-in-center, as they make up nearly as much of the population as “the public”.

program + concept

Based on our site visits, we determined 4 main points of perspective that best represent the two populations.

1. primary perspective views are determined

program + concept

When we apply the parti of the spine literally onto the site, as both a visual and physical barrier two distinct territories emerge.

2. spine implimented as visual and physical barrier

3. barrier creates two distinct territories

program + concept

Its important to note here that the spine is not just restrictive in nature, but also generative. The spine as a framework both houses and filters our building programs in such a way that it creates a symbiotic and productive relationship between program and population. In doing so, the spine not only reinforces the natural divisive conditions of the projects site, and its social context, but creates a relationship which hinges on this separation. A relationship in which both populations create benefits for one another through the interaction and use of the buildings program. In the instance of our project, the desire to separate and be separated gives rise to the opportunity for indirect interaction and cooperation. This opportunity manifests in these eight related programs which are organized both physically, and operationally along the spine:

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particular programs are mirrored and arranged along spine

5. programs produce two distinct spaces

The bakery, located at the top of the spine, on the south side, offers no questions asked, cash in hand day labour. Those who need a quick pay check can show up early in the morning, work for a day and get paid at the end of their shift. They get cash, and potentially a reference. Goods produced by the bakery can then be sold on the north side of the spine by the cafe to those visiting the gallery, or walking along the riverfront.

The gallery’s coat check doubles as a clothing donation service, and works in tandem with the clothing bank on the south side. Clothing can be donated directly to the clothing bank via the coat check, and unclaimed clothing is automatically donated as well to be be given and used by those in need.

Located in the center of the spine is the multipurpose kitchen. This kitchen can during the day provide a food service to those residing in the encampment, or relieve pressure from the drop in center, and at night during events provide catering and bar services to the gallery.

Lastly, the seminar rooms, located at the east end of the spine connect operationally to the three temporary tiny homes found on the western end. Funds paid to the gallery by private parties booking space for seminars can be used to finance the necessary security, maintenance and utility costs of running the tiny homes program. Whenever a seminar room is booked, the tiny homes can be opened up for a month or however long the funds can sustain. These tiny homes are designed, like the bakery, to serve as a stepping stool. Someone who is in need of a short term residence can use one of these homes for a month while they sort out employment or long term living arrangements.

massing

massing - general site treatment

establishing general site treatment

site treatment & activation

raise street level to increase accessibility

setback lines defined

reduce lanes along riverfront avenue open massing to increase fluidity

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3.

5.

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primary viewcones established to extend and intersect with initial massing volume

increase transparency & divide spaces 8. extrude + intersect create outdoor space use viewcones to intersect with initial massing 7. 6. extrude extrude + + subtract subtract

extablish roof line from flyover surface planes 9. extend + intersect

articulate roof lines & primary volumes 10. subtract

provide covered area 11. addition

architectural drawings

ground floor plan

4avese

environmental systems

air in (fresh)

air out (exhaust)

air out (return)

tempered air

radiant heating

exhaust

return air

supply air

disctrict energy

pipework

shaft

distric energy grid

radiant heating unit

air handeling unit

hot/cold wells

heat recovery unit

tempered air

radiant heating exhaust

environmental systems - plans

supply air disctrict energy pipework shaft

environmental systems - natural ventilation

Recycled Concrete

Dynamic Glazing

Locally Sourced Timber

Spine as Termal Mass

Aggregate

clt roof structure

mass timber frame

overall structure

cip concrete structure

parking structure

materiality + details

materiality - properties defined

Accessible via Encampment

Accessible via Riverwalk

encampment space

cafe‘back of house’

clothing bank

food bank

administration

support/print

office

multi-kitchen servery

bookstore cafe ‘front of house’

seminar room

exhibition space

reception lobby/coatcheck

support

resource area

exterior exhibition space

temporary shelter

exhibition storage

loading dock

loading dock/shipping/ receiving

exhibition storage

exhibition space

lecture area

lecture space

riverwalk

materiality - properties defined

Restrictive Opaque

Porous Semi Transparent

Accessible via Encampment

Open

Translucent

administration support/print

office

encampment space

clothing bank

food bank

multi-kitchen servery

Accessible via Riverwalk seminar room

cafe‘back of house’

bookstore cafe ‘front of house’

exhibition space

reception lobby/coatcheck

support

resource area

exterior exhibition space

temporary shelter

exhibition storage

loading dock

loading dock/shipping/ receiving

lecture area exhibition space exhibition storage

lecture space

riverwalk

calgary drop-in & rehab ccentre

door header

+3.66m

polycarbonate translucent panel

l-shaped steel backer plate for translucent panel support

backrod and sealant

pre-finished metal flashing

steel stud

vapour barrier

2-layer weather/air barrier

r 28 mineral wool insulation

glass fibre cement panel (GFRC)

dense glass sheathing

100mm x 500mm glulam beam

wood beam header

lap weather/air barrier over metal flashing

pre-finished metal flashing

L-angle for GFRC panel fastening

rigid insulation boards

min. 2% slope dn extend waterproofing to building curb

drainage mat

- ensure filter fabric facing concrete

- seal all penetrations with self-adhered penetrations

cementitious waterstop reveal

- cementitious waterstop at top of parkade reveal

breathable concrete sealer

- lap up min. 600mm up vertical surfaces

- over slab on grade

foundation membrane

- install over drain mat

- seal all penetrations

scale 1:10

scale 1:10

scale 1:10

exterior wall at roof parapet

exterior pocket sliding door plan detail

pocket sliding door at exterior wall

foundation wall at grade

lap waterproofing membrane layer over 2-ply sbs waterproofing roofing membrane layer

pre-finished metal flashing

back rod and sealant

steel stud assembly

2-ply sbs roofing membrane

dense glass sheathing

cover board

r48 xps foam board insulation

sel-adhered vapour barrier

3-ply clt panels

vapour retarder

polycarbonate translucent panel structural support fastener

nail laminated and notched suspended wood ceiling

polycarbonate translucent panel

l-shaped steel backer plate for translucent panel support

backrod and sealant

pre-finished metal flashing

steel stud

vapour barrier

2-layer weather/air barrier

r 28 mineral wool insulation

dense glass sheathing glass fibre cement panel (GFRC)

dense glass sheathing

100mm x 500mm glulam beam

wood beam header

lap weather/air barrier over metal flashing

pre-finished metal flashing

L-angle for GFRC panel fastening

scale 1:10

exterior wall at roof parapet

pocket sliding door at exterior wall

glass fibre cement panel (GFRC)

L-angle for fastening GFRC panel

dark grey aluminum sliding pocket door

glass fibre cement panel (GFRC)

backrod and sealant

steel stud framing

xps foam board rigid insulation

2-layer weather/air barrier

denseglass sheathing

mineral wool insulation between studs

vapour barrier

gypsum wall board

south west facade

cross-section through south west exterior wall

skylight

pre-cast concrete panel

25mm drip edge

pre-finished metal flashing

interior

roof parapet and connection detail

scale 1:10

interior

steel embed plate clt panel connector

exterior

concealed steel embed plate timber beam connector

100mm x 500mm glulam beam

second floor ceiling

+7.19m high point

+6.89m low point

interior

fire rated type 'x' gypsum wall board

fire stop caulking

1hr fire rated demising wall between short term residential units

accoustic insulation between steel studs

spandrel panel with insulated backpan

interior

pre-cast concrete panel

xps foam board rigid insulation

25mm air gap

c.i.p. concrete wall

weather/air barrier

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exterior wall at demising wall - plan detail

scale 1:10

154mm timber curtain wall system

vertical hss for vertical fin support

vertical timber fin extrusion

roof parapet and connection detail

interior

exterior

pre-cast concrete panel

pre-finished metal flashing

steel lintel fastened to concrete and concrete panel

2-ply sbs roofing membrane

self-adhered vapour barrier

vapour retarder

r48 xps rigid foam board insulation

2-ply sbs roofing membrane

pre-finished metal flashing

lap membrane layer over 2-ply sps waterproofing membrane layer

dense glass sheathing

154mm timber curtain wall system

self-adhered vapour barrier

exterior

3-ply clt panels

mineral wool insulated backpan

timber curtain wall steel plate connection to beam

second floor ceiling

+7.19m high point

+6.89m low point

roof parapet and connection detail

scale 1:10

interior

exterior scale 1:10

vertical timber fin extrusion

glulam column beyond

concealed glulam column and beam steel plate connector.

refer to view ## for detail

concrete topping w/ radiant floor heating

3-ply clt panels

plywood sheathing layer

concealed glulam beam steel plate cross connection

suspended ceiling support

nail laminated and notched wood ceiling

100mm x 500mm glulam beam curtain wall support

wrap vapour barrier into timber curtain wall mullion

vertical timber fin extrusion

timber mullion

r28 mineral wool insulated backpan

gypsum wall board

vapour barrier

timber curtain wall support bracket

timber mullion extension w/ hss for vertical fin support

weather/air barrier to lap into timber curtain wall system at mullion

r28 mineral wool insulation

exterior wood soffit to align w/ vertical timber fins. finish to match