Zephyr Martin - Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO ZEPHYR MARTIN Drexel University

Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Bachelor of Architecture ‘23 Philadelphia, PA julia.zephyr.martin@gmail.com

ZEPHYR MARTIN Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Bachelor of Architecture ‘23 Philadelphia, PA julia.zephyr.martin@gmail.com

Fonthill Castle winter+spring 2020

Out of Touch fall 2021

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1400 Passyunk Avenue spring 2021

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West Sprout spring 2022

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FONTHILL CASTLE - ENTRY PORTAL TERM | WINTER/SPRING 2020 PROFESSOR | DANIEL CHUNG / ALEXA BOSSE The Fonthill Castle and Moravian Tileworks are located in Doylestown, PA, and has lots of underdeveloped and overgrown land. With 10 weeks dedicated to landscape design and development and 10 weeks of building design a comprehensive site redevelopment resulted. Through studies of the existing landscape, structures, and context I initially was interested in how the landscape and natural elements can direct users through the space and provide snippets toward a destination. With the manipulation of landscape and form, users are drawn through the site and through a series of proposed programmatic spaces for users to enjoy. With a series of proposed buildings and structures, I decided to further develop the entry portal as it was the new entry sequence to the site. The building acts as a vestibule for the site directing visitors into the site and then creating an expanse drawing visitors out and throughout the rest of the site.

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Planes at different heights direct views

Vertical lines create depth

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Masses direct views towards destination

Trees create solid mass

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Forward facing planes obstruct direct path

Streams create a barrier to move around

Trunks create a vertical rhythm and depth

Canopies direct views

Shrubs and bushes direct view

Paths weaving between tree masses

View from proposed “confused” area

View from proposed “lost” area

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Soft Boundaries

New Existing

View corridors between existing and new create a contrasting destination.

Makes destination more desirable due to the clashing of qualities

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Walking paths weave throughout the site connecting existing and new

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Landscaping elements create soft boundaries and hard edges to force visitors to maneuver along proposed paths

A Private nook in the woods with bridges over the stream create an intimate and peaceful setting to relax

B Picnic area within the view corridor between Stone Cabin and proposed Studio building, bordered by an existing stream and proposed path

C Private shelter in the woods that creates a space to pause while making ones way along the walking trails

D View through central view corridor looking towards the final destination of the large opening in the woods

E Stepped mounds located in central view corridors direct movement and create a place to sit

F View towards Fonthill Castle from proposed exterior event space

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A circular lobby with wings spreading out from the center. Solid interceptions force visitors to weave throughout the space while having views directed outwards.

Interceptions create curated views from proposed building lobby to existing destinations. Luring visitors to weave throughout the space to obtain the unobstructed view of the final destination.

Programs overlap throughout the lobby drawing visitors out each wing. A highly curated entrance that compresses visitors towards the main views displayed in a grand expanse. Solid walls and barriers tease the visitor towards the final destination.

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ENT RY S EQUEN CE Left - main entry, glowing view beyond draws visitor in Right - entry corridor, clerestory draws users through compressed corridor, Mercer tiles located along interior columns

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FONT HI LL CASTLE A P P ROACH View of patio to the side of the cafe. Stairs and seating create a space to relax looking towards Fonthill Castle

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C ENT R AL CORRIDOR AP P ROACH Transparent entrance from the central corridor. An expansive entrance compared to the compressive entry along the Northern side.

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1400 PASSYUNK AVENUE - URBAN CORE & SHELL TERM | FALL/WINTER/SPRING 2021 PROFESSOR | MARTHA CROSS TEAM | BRODIE BAUMAN, JOSH BARTOSIK, GIO RECINE, ZEPHYR MARTIN Passyunk Avenue acts as a strong core pulling people North to South throughout Philadelphia. Our site is barren and empty of life, yet flanks the rest of Passyunk Avenue which is bustling with activity. The site currently has a large box grocery store that is out of scale and many abandoned buildings with vast parking areas. Our project works to activate Passyunk Avenue while providing all existing amenities in the proposed design with additional housing and retail. We aim to create a link of public green space between Passyunk Avenue and the neighboring park to the West. Running through the core of the site, we provided commercial and green space that encourages community use and gathering.

In the 30-week project, we worked together through site analysis and master planning before splitting up for the final 10 weeks to pursue specific areas of interest.

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AREA OF DEVELOPMENT After 20 weeks of working as a group on site research and site development, each of us chose a building and site area to chose is located along Passyunk Avenue and is the first building in our master plan that someone would experience coming down Passyunk Avenue from Center City, Philadelphia. The building is the introduction to the new commercial corridor and draws users into the site pulling them through the heart of the site. Being a core and shell project, the design focuses on exterior spaces and the articulation of the building form. On our site, it became extremely important to create safer street conditions encouraging pedestrian and bike traffic rather than the previous priority of vehicular traffic.

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SITE PLAN

Shows the relationship between the many SITE IMPROVEMENTS

1 - Bike lane added to Passyunk Ave 2 - Stormwater planters with seating 3 - Interactive water feature 4 - Commercial spill-out on street 5 - Public court for smaller gatherings 6 - Roof deck for hotel guests 7 - Lay-by lane for hotel drop off 8 - Back-in on street parking 9 - Solar panels on upper roof 10 - Raised Private garden terrace

uses available in each. Main entrance draw

outdoor space as amenity space for the ho

SOUTHWEST AERIAL public open spaces and the variety of

Shows the relationship the corner at the retail ground floor has with the street. By

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stepping back the sidewalks are more comfortable and allow space for businesses to

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BUILDING ENTRY & STREETSCAPE

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RAISED TERRACE

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OUT OF TOUCH: AN ARCHIVE FOR THE HUMAN HAND TERM | FALL 2021 PROFESSOR | MARTHA CROSS TEAM | NATALIE DEROSA, GIO RECINE, ZEPHYR MARTIN Architects from across the globe were tasked with re-imagining and looking forward to the history of the Athenaeum in Philadelphia, in the year 2050. Our assignment was to choose a design concept that we wanted to further and turn into a more realistic building.

The design entry we selected was Out of Touch by Fox in the Snow Studio, a design studio based out of Brooklyn, NY. Our team connected with the idea of having a tactile experience for exploration while the future of the Athenaeum is expected to become more dominated by digital technology. The scheme derives from the importance of the tactile world while everything becomes more digitally based rooting humans back to one of the five senses. The design is dedicated to exploring architecture and design practices by following the human hand. Rather than getting rid of the physical drawings and models, it encourages people to go back in time and experience the history of architecture and design.

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As we embarked on redeveloping the design competition, my teammates and I resonated with the human experience of architecture through one’s tactile senses. The initial design entry did not include the necessary program, accessibility requirements, and code requirements. Our development worked to emphasize the tactile experience while also fulfilling these requirements.

We created a language of public and private spaces where the exposed contoured wood draws visitors throughout the building finding new areas for exploration. Using tonal variations of wood the interiors of the building indicate places for pause and places for movement.

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SEPARATION BETWEEN USE Retain strong separation between public & private use.

Materiality used to emphasize the design concept.

VIEWS TO PARK Reconsider North facade to emphasize connection to park.

ENTRY PAVILIO Push North wall b up entry pavilion deeper connecti scape.

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INCREASED SQUARE FOOTAGE Wall pushed North to increase square footage and cover entry ramp.

WEST SETBACK 25ft zoning setback allowed us to create an outdoor reading terrace.

SKYLIGHTS Located to bring light down into high-light required areas.

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Multi-Purpose Room Non-Fiction Collection

Gallery

Reading Terrace Reference Desk

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Technology Area

Periodicals

Copy Room

Fiction Collection

Media Collection Reference Desk

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New Book Display

Parking Reception

Staff Lobby Admin Services Office Staff Meeting Room

Lobby Circulation Desk

Stormwater Garden

Executive Directors Office

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Public areas are more transparent

Private areas retain the same language as the public without voids

UNFOLDED ELEVATION - PRIVACY/NOISE LEVELS

Shows levels of privacy/noise of program in relation to elevation Private/Quiet Public/Loud

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Acrylic used to continue rhythm while indicating privacy

Public areas use wood as the predominate material along with clear glazing

A rhythm is created through the slats allowing for consistency throughout entire facade

UNFOLDED ELEVATION - MATERIALITY

Shows use of wood and acrylic panels in relation to privacy elevation Wood Acrylic Glazing

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Punched openings emit less light than curtain wall system.

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Smaller openings are indicative of the scale and privacy behind.

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along the exterior of the facade. Vertical elements become primary as they reach up the entirety of the facade.

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SECOND FLOOR STACKS

THIRD FLOOR TACTILE EXPLORATORY CORRIDOR

THIRD FLOOR VIEW TOWARDS READING TERRACE ZEPHYR MARTIN

THIRD FLOOR REFERENCE DESK & TACTILE EXPLORATORY CORRIDOR

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WEST SPROUT - INTEGRATING AGRICULTURE TERM | SPRING 2022 PROFESSOR | BUNNY TUCKER TEAM | ANDREW NOORILY, STOYAN GEORGIEV, ZEPHYR MARTIN This site builds a new facility that integrates and creates interdisciplinary spaces between Drexel University’s schools of PUBLIC HEALTH and CULINARY + FOOD SCIENCE. It works to bridge the many gaps between the two programs that will help to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles. There is no access to a grocery store within a 15 min walk from the site, rendering the area a food desert. The facilities provided aim to produce enough fresh produce for the neighboring communities as well as reaching further making a stronger impact.

By creating communal FLEXIBLE classrooms for the intertwining of the programs and expanding to include new learning environments such as state-of-the-art FOOD LABS, GREENHOUSES, and COMMUNITY KITCHENS. It is highly important to understand the way we eat, survive, and grow. The facilities work to mold Drexel’s students into professional stewards of health alongside supporting the IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY by inviting them to learn and become part of the conversation of how to grow, produce, and thrive in the ever-developing urban environment of West Philadelphia.

In a 20-week project, we worked together to develop a cohesive building design that comprised a variety of bustling urban agricultural spaces as well as classroom and learning spaces for the students at Drexel as well as the neighboring community. In the final 10 weeks of the project, we split apart into focus areas that we developed further.

For these 10 weeks, I focused on the design of the raised greenhouse and the ground floor and interior exterior connections.

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AREA OF DEVELOPMENT GROUND FLOOR - ACADEMIC TOWER The academic building plays a key role in creating a strong relationship between the community and the university population. With the strong site elements we were able to create the past 10 weeks, I took on creating a connection between the interior and exterior programs. These relationships built a prospering ground floor program and layout creating a high comfort level for both the community and the university.

RAISED GREENHOUSES The greenhouses are a unique condition located across each side of our building. By focusing on flushing out the design of the greenhouse, I was able to develop a typical arrangement for vertical hydroponic gardens across the entirety of the site. The hydroponic gardens are utilized as a teaching space as well as mass production for the local dispersal of fresh produce.

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6. Study Room 7. Loading Dock 8. Digital Garden 9. Patio 10. Urban Orchard

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11. Community Raised Beds 12. Community Building Rooftop 13. Community Greenhouse

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GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

The lighting at the ground floor plan is comprised of recessed linear fixtures that are set within the Nail Laminated Timber floor assembly. Where there are dropped ceilings a series of surface-mounted and recessed fixtures are placed. Intake and exhaust vents are located around the exterior of the floor slab. This allows vents to be hidden behind beams. Mechanical services will run embedded in the NLT slab.

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DESIGN FOR DISCOVERY Variety of agricultural techniques to teach members of the community and students alike the future of urban agriculture.

1. Greenhouse 2. Lounge 3. Study Nook 4. Conference Room 5. Classroom 6. Laboratory 7. Kitchen

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DESIGN FOR COMMUNITY A stronger relationship between the nursing school and the public health and culinary arts program.

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1. Dining/Multipurpose Room 2. Shared Kitchen 3. Greenhouse 4. Freezer 5. Storage 6. Cleaning Room 7. Germination Room 8. Rear Vestibule 9. Restrooms 10. Changing/Restrooms

DESIGN FOR COMMUNITY Areas at grade are accessible by everyone encouraging community use. Dedicated areas for classes for the community as well as raised planters for community use.

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CIRCULATION & CONCENTRATION OF USE

Creating a flexible exterior space that can be used for a variety of purposes will allow the space to feel more comfortable for both th OUTDOOR DINING EVENT A strong circulation core runs through the site drawing users throughout the site to experience all the green space we are providing.

OUTDOOR DINING EVENT The green roof and patio provide more space for dining showcasing events. These exterior spaces provide different qualities of spaces for people to use and experience.

he community and the university population.

FARMERS MARKET The main corridor through the site allows for pop-up farmer’s markets and events showcasing goods from the site and neighborhood goods.

The strong circulation core draws passerby’s into the farmer’s market taking advantage of the local produce.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Plantings located at grade will be cared for by students and community members. A community garden with raised beds is available for any community member. Different areas across the site allow for touch-down space for classes when classes are held outside.

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DIGITAL FOREST - ENTRY FROM NORTH

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GREENHOUSE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The greenhouses are comprised of vertical hydroponic gardening

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allowing for the mass production of goods. With the ability to stack

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planters, the space is maximized by providing high quantities of

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goods. The academic tower has four vertical greenhouses located

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on each side of the building each requiring different levels of artificial

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A trombe wall or thermal wall will allow a solid wall to gain heat and

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SOLAR GLAZING

HEAT GAINS & VENTILATION

X Solar greenhouse glazing integrates solar energy generation

Due to high heat gains, the greenhouses are located outside the

lass getting touched by the sun. With a variety of types,

thermal envelope of the academic tower. This allows the greenhouse

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to function as needed while utilizing the benefits of the greenhouses

xibility. Glazing allows required transmittance for greenhouses

within the academic tower. In the warmer months, stack ventilation

also generating energy. Additionally, the MITREX Solar

will occur providing natural ventilation to the classroom spaces by

g works to prevent bird collisions. Each of our greenhouses

opening windows in academic tower on the lower floor and vents in

solar greenhouse glazing to provide renewable energy for

the greenhouse. In colder months the greenhouse can be opened

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to begin to provide fresh clean air back into the academic building.

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WATER TUBES

al floors would allow us to transfer the heat gained from

Water pipes would be located along the exterior wall allowing

eenhouse into the academic tower through water pipes and

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