Jasper Ma, 2nd Year Undergraduate, Portfolio

JASPER MA PORTFOLIO

REST STOP FOR ALL

A demonstration project, for a design for a rest-stop for all, aiming at designing to accommodate for the future where electric cars are the primary vehicle of transportation, and the ability to be erected anywhere through flexible design. The Rest Stop is located in ArtPark's upper parking lot, following the form of the pre-existing lot, with programming divided into sections of the rest stop, serving shortterm, mid-term, and long-term visitors, with a plethora of electric car charging stations of different charging levels, activities and ArtPark's festivities and natural landscapes.

LEVEL2CHARGING(3+Hrs.)

private,PROGRAMMING:Smallbathroomsforbothpublicand FastFood,Co eehousechain,communityUSERS:Townmeetingspace/activitySpace.ofLewistonCommunity,Travellersinneed ofapitstop

LEVEL3CHARGING(1-3Hrs.)

roomPROGRAMMING:LargePublicrestroomswithLocker andshowers,Privaterestrooms,BikeRental/FlexUSERS:spaceforcommunityactivity,Restaurantandbar Artparkvisitors,TownOfLewistonCommunity, Cyclist

LEVEL1CHARGING(12+Hrs.)

PROGRAMMING:Over-NightInn,Conveniencestore,USERS:BreakfastDiner workersTravellersinneedofanemergencystop,

DESIGN FEATURES

The form of the Rest-Stop is shaped by the surplus space in the upper parking lot, which follows the curved contours of the pre-existing area. ArtPark’s “Red brick road,” running through the entrance of the Rest-Stop, has also influenced the design, dividing the space into sections for the charging station levels and other accommodation programs. Moreover, the Rest-Stop features electronic doors that open or enclose the spaces based on the season, and flexible spaces that can transform into different programs depending on the time of year.

ELEVATION A

SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"

ELEVATION B

SCALE:1/16"=1'-0"

SECTION B-B

SCALE:1/16"=1'-0"

SECTION C-C

SCALE:1/16"=1'-0"

SECTION A-A

IN THE EDGE

In the edge, a task of using subtraction and transformational methods to provide access between 4 pre-existing spaces between 4 layers of spaces and provide entry from both the top and bottom of the system while maintaining the view of light within each space. The goal was to create a system connecting the spaces through the subtraction of rectangular shapes from the cliffs, creating transportation by moving from one layer to another.

DESIGN PROCESS

Beginning the task, multiple iterations of cutting through the cliff face were created, each showing scale figures and lighting in spaces. After choosing an iteration of subtraction, the entry of human bodies and the light was designed by utilizing offsets within layers to create openings for light and comfortable paths to circulate within the space.

THROUGH THE EDGE

Through the edge, a task of creating a system of apertures, developing systems of circulation, lighting, and hierarchy through manipulating wall thickness and scale. The objective of the system was to create an intended path of circulation by developing a hierarchy through manipulating scale and lighting conditions.

DESIGN PROCESS

Beginning with creating study models with various shaped apertures and a methodology of transformation, I chose to move forward utilizing a pentagon as the base aperture shape and stretch as a modifier, resulting in various shapes and sizes, protruding different levels of lighting and sense of hierarchy. In the final model, I created an aperture within an aperture to further enhance elements of hierarchy and lighting within the system.