PORTFOLIO - Kyle Wessling

KYLE WESSLING

PORTFOLIO

CONTACT 3731 Faulkner Dr. #107 Lincoln, NE 68516 kwessling1740@gmail.com (402) 804-0863

EXPERIENCE Old Navy (Gap Inc.) _Brand Associate _June 2021- Present

EDUCATION University of Nebraska _Lincoln, NE _Aug 2021- Present

Bellevue West High School _Bellevue, NE _Aug 2017- May 2021

STRENGTHS I’m Kyle and I’m a fourth-year interior design student at UNL, originally from Bellevue, NE. In my free time I enjoy exercising and socializing.

_Attention to Detail _Eager to learn & improve

_Follows instructions well _Efficient collaborator

SKILLS _Adobe InDesign _Adobe Photoshop _Adobe Illustrator _Revit

_Rhino 7 _Enscape _Twinmotion

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WHEATGROWERS HOTEL

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NEXT DESIGN OFFICE

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HORIZON BUILDING

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WHEATGROWERS HOTEL

Prof. HARDY / BICAK

FA 2024

This revitalization of an iconic hotel in Kimball, NE is proposed in light of an expected population boom in the city. Historic context and city values are key design drivers, while taking a realistic, modern approach. A series of four strategies help to guide the implementation of different levels of historic preservation.

LONDON FORSBERG, PAIGE LIESVELD, ALLEY RAMOS, KYLE WESSLING

1.FRONT VIEW

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BRIEF This project aims to revitalize the historic Wheatgrowers Hotel in Kimball, NE. The town’s population of 2,200 is set to more than double due to the workforce associated with the anticipated Sentinel Missile Project in the county.

The Wheatgrowers was built in 1918 and is a beloved icon in the city. Once known as one of the most glamorous hotels from Omaha to Denver, its proximity to the railroad made it an ideal stop even for former presidents Eisenhower and Taft. Today, the hotel has been abandoned for 25 years.

After visiting the site and gathering information from locals themselves, partners Paige Liesveld, London Forsberg, Alley

Ramos, and I used this knowledge to guide our design decisions. Inspired by wheatrelated processes, we took a layered approach to revitalizing the building. The original historic lobby was maintained while the existing ballroom and hotel were enhanced. The addition of a brewery/ restaurant and bakery was guided by the blend of old character with new function. The hotel was rumored to have an underground speakeasy that was utilized during the prohibition era, and this project brings that legend to life. The preservation of other architectural details, such as the original ventilation shafts, now as lightwells, helps to carefully adapt the building’s historic character into a viable new destination within the city today.

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Diagram by A. Ramos

Render by L. Forsberg

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Render by K. Wessling

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MOTHER’S ROOM

BAKERY

LOUNGE

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UP

UP

SECTION 1

STAFF OFFICE

BREWERY

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LOBBY

SPEAKEASY UP

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SECTION PERSPECTIVE

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BAR

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KITCHEN

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RESTAURANT

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PROPOSED LEVEL 1 PLAN

FLOOR ONE / SITE 0’ 3’ 6’

12’

SCALE: 1’=1/4”

Drawing by L. Forsberg

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2 x 8 Wood Joist 4 1/2 x11 1/4 LVL 5 1/8 x 11 Wood Beam

Concrete Shaft 2 x 4 Wood Stud Wall 8 x 12 Wood Column 5 1/8 x 11 Wood Beam Concrete Shaft

2 x 8 Wood Joist 2 x 8 Wood Joist 2 x 4 Wood Stud Wall Concrete Shaft 2 x 4 Wood 8 x 12 Wood Column 8 x 12 Steel Column

8 x 12 Steel Beam

8 x 12 Wood Beam 2 x 8 Wood Joist 5 1/8 x 11 Wood Column CMU Retaining Wall Concrete Arch 5 1/8 x 11 Wood Beam

Concrete Wall

Concrete Floor Slab

EXISTING & REMOVED STRUCTURE Diagram by A.Ramos

PROPOSED & ADDED STRUCTURE

Render by K. Wessling

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Render by K. Wessling

SECTION 2

THE BARR TAFT SUITE

THE JACKSON

THE HALSTEAD

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SECTION 1

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SECTION PERSPECTIVE

EISENHOWER SUITE

THE MOORE

THE CUNNINGHAM THE AVILA

FLOOR TWO 0’ 3’ 6’

12’

Drawing by L. Forsberg

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PROPOSED LEVEL 2 PLAN

SCALE: 1’=1/4” Glass Skylight Frame

Glass

Wood Cross

Skylight Frame Wood Cross

Metal Cable Ro

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Light Bulb Metal Cable Ballast

Light Bulb

Ballast

Glass Frame

Glass Frame

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LIGHT FIXTURE DETAIL Diagram by A.Ramos

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UP

UP

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COAT CLOSET

BALLROOM

STORAGE

UP SECTION 1

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SPEAKEASY 10

MECHANICAL

MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL

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STORAGE

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

KITCHEN

LOWER LEVEL 0’ 3’ 6’

12’

18’

Drawing by L. Forsberg PROPOSED LOWER LEVEL PLAN

SCALE: 1’=1/4”

Render by K. Wessling

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0’ 3’ 6’

12’

18’

0’ 3’ 6’

12’

18’

Drawings by P. Liesveld

9. SUNKEN GARDEN VIEW

Redner by L. Forsberg

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NEXT DESIGN OFFICE

Prof. KENDRA ORDIA

FA 2023

This multi-disciplinary design office in Dallas, TX merges two contrasting notions: the progressive technological district as it relates to the untouched natural landscapes of Texas. This concept works with an adaptive and inclusive brand model to facilitate a refreshing workplace.

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BRIEF In line with the Steelcase NEXT student design competition, this is a proposal for a multi-faceted architecture and design firm located in a third-floor tenant space within Victory Commons One in Dallas, TX. The brand focuses on employee wellbeing while utilizing a unique, ever-evolving design approach. This concept can be seen within the morphing, twisting logo accopmanied by the brand slogan “then, now, next.” The materiality draws on this concept of evolution, calling to mind the more arid, natural

landscape that Texas is known for, while also highlighting the newer, modern technological district. This notion is carried into the architectural decisions within the space. The working and office side is more rigid and angular, mimicking the technological district, while the cafe and presentation side is more open and freeform, mimicking the natural arid landscapes. Both sides are connected by an arcitectural element that acts as a mezzanine railing.

site.

SITE

2601 Victory Ave Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75201

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wellness.

WELLNESS nourishment.

movement.

mind.

By focusing on the nutritional health of the employee, NEXT will benefit by seeing an increase in mood, productivity, and workplace satisfaction.

By providing healthy options, the company will show that they are considerate of their employees, facilitating mutual trust.

By promoting a non-sedentary work lifestyle, NEXT will benefit by seeing an increase in mood and productivity, as well as the facilitation of collaboration and openness within the company. The idea of a more fluid workplace breaks social barriers.

By promoting a workplace environment that is conscious of mental health, employees feel valued, which builds trust and honesty within the company. Employees have a higher likelihood of productivity when given adequate downtime.

_spatial program that encourages frequent movement _complimentary gym memberships for employees _time for outdoor walks

_accessible wellness, relaxation, sensory rooms _consideration of time off needs _open door policy and sight lines between admin and team

_complimentary healthy options _education about balanced meals _adequate time for lunch

BRAND

NEXT strives to produce innovative design solutions that carefully intertwine past context, current knowledge, and longevity for the future. Utilizing an ever-evolving design model, each project is approached with a holistic mindset. Emphasis on team wellbeing and collaboration ensures a thoughtful and refreshing design outcome.

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CONCEPT concept.

The design centers around the disparity between the downtown Dallas buisness district and the more untouched, natural landscape that is unique to Texas.

process.

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION

Bubble diagram laying out adjacencies and organizing program in accordance with left (angular, downtown business district) and right (free-form, natural Texas landscape). More heads-down work spaces toward the left with the more public or leisure spaces toward the right.

SECTION A

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Materiality derived from concept + inspiration photos while utilizing a single connecting architectural element. Aligns with brand to represent evolution from past to present and back again when necessary, i.e. Texas turning from arid to urban.

The diagram discusses intentionality behind left vs. right program. More “private” or heads-down work spaces on the left due to enclosed nature of corridor leading from the elevator bank. More open corridor on the right side leads seamlessly into a reception area, which blends further into

the more public work-cafe, client presentation, and classroom zones. This split-program concept promotes the brand focus of movement, and encourages workers to walk between sides of the office, as well as upstairs to the mezzanine. The open work cafe encourages healthy habits.

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south.

north.

Downtown technological district

Arid, natural landscape

Rigid form

Fluid form

Work area, focus on productivity

Social area, focus on rejvination

Vibrant color

Subued color

Private program

Public program

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LEVEL 3 PLAN

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Versatile Workfloor, Dedicated + Visiting

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Phone Room

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Huddle Space

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Private Office, Dedicated

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Resource Center

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Wellness Room

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Parents’ Room

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Design Library

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Model Shop

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Client Presentation Space

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Work Cafe

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Reception

TESSERA

Barcode Carpet

MCLEAN

Polished Concrete

L&M CUSTOM Loop Pile Carpet

BEDROSIANS Round Tile

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LEVEL 3 MEZZANINE PLAN

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Versatile Workfloor, Dedicated + Visiting

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Phone Room

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Huddle Space

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Private Office, Dedicated

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Resource Center

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Meeting Room

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Wildcard: Versatile Display Gallery

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Training Classroom

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TESSERA

Barcode Carpet

MCLEAN

Polished Concrete

L&M CUSTOM Loop Pile Carpet

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WORKFLOOR

CONVENE

OLOGY

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STEELCASE Laminate Black

STEELCASE

Cogent: Connect Tangerine 5S17

SHERWINWILLIAMS

Gypsum SW 9543

MCLEAN

Polished Concrete MIGRATION SE

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USG

Acoustical Tile 9’6” AFF

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LEVEL 3 RCP

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TERRAMAI

Western Red Cedar 13’6” AFF

1. ALW

Custom Linear Light

2. EAE

STL Direct/Indirect

3. LUMENWERX RIM Pendant Square

4. LUMENWERX RIM Pendant Round

5. LUMENWERX RIM Segment Pendant

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LEVEL 3 MEZZANINE RCP

USG

Acoustical Tile 9’6” AFF

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TERRAMAI

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Western Red Cedar 13’6” AFF

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2. EAE

STL Direct/Indirect

3. LUMENWERX RIM Pendant Square

4. LUMENWERX RIM Pendant Round

5. LUMENWERX RIM Segment Pendant

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DISPLAY WALL

WEST ELM

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STEELCASE Laminate Virginia Maple

STEELCASE

Designtex Pivot Beeeswax 3384/201

SHERWINWILLIAMS Cheery SW 6584

ELECTIVE ELEMENTS DESK SYSTEM

display wall.

CUSTOM COMPONENT

inspiration.

Movable media displays mounted on rails at Victory Park in Dallas.

process.

configuration 1.

configuration 2.

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RECEPTION

FUUGA SOFA

4 SOLO ARMCHAIR

STEELCASE Laminate Ash Noce

STEELCASE

Designtex Pivot Beeeswax 3384/201

STEELCASE

Designtex Grenoble Crypton Blush 3113-301

TERRAMAI

Western Red Cedar

EXPONENTS CREDENZA

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WORK CAFE

ASPECT

6 BURIN

STEELCASE Laminate Ash Noce

STEELCASE

Designtex Pivot Beeeswax 3384/201

STEELCASE

Designtex Grenoble Crypton Blush 3113-301

BEDROSIANS Round Tile

ENEA ALTZO943

TRAINING CLASSROOM

ROAM COLLECTION

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STEELCASE Laminate Ash Noce

SHERWINWILLIAMS

L&M CUSTOM Loop Pile Carpet

SERIES 2

TERRAMAI

Western Red Cedar

In The Pink SW 6583

VERB

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HORIZON BUILDING

Prof. LINDSEY BAHE

SP 2024

This cutting-edge apartment building aims to revitalize a post-COVID19 urban downwon by bringing all types of people together. By taking a unique approach to amenities and resident organization, this highrise encourages cross-cultural interaction and engagement with the surrounding city.

VIEW 1 INTERACTIVE DISPLAY This “Horizon Hub” consists of a non-luminous electronic touch-screen display. It is interactive and customizable while also appearing as a simple wall decal. Here, residents can view events that are happening within the building and stay up to date on notices. Each of the listed items can be expanded to see more information such as location, time, or details, as well as a building map with directions. There is also a comprehensive directory that allows visitors to call and notify whomever they’re there to see. This is equipped with audio and video that transmits up to the resident’s own personal Horizon Hub within their unit. The information on the board can also be changed to any language so that all residents can enjoy the Horizon Hub.

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BRIEF This semester-long project begain with research into the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban cores. With this knowledge, we worked in groups of 3 to create a hypothetical 30-floor mixed-use building that aids in the economic and social revitalization of an urban downtown.

Through our research, Janelle Johnson, Monica Samaniego, and I found that in order to revitalize a downtown area, we needed to make it attractive to all types of people. The Horizon Building aims to bring people of all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds together so that all can benefit from one another. Between vertical integration of housing typologies, accessible cultural experiences, and cutting-edge technology, this dynamic high-rise is a catalyst for downtown revitalization.

The final phase of the project involved each group member individually developing an area of the building. This portfolio includes my design of the Horizon Building’s private residential lobby. This controlled access point welcomes residents with bright colors that expand from a central point toward all features of the lobby. These colors are continued into the elevator lobby and exist throughout the rest of the residential floors. Motifs of sunbursts are seen in both literal and abstract form throughout the lobby, acting as warm contrast to the harsh colors and furthering the horizon theme. Additionally, angular walls help create a sense of expansion upon entry and guide traffic throughout the lobby. The amenities offered cater toward residents of all backgrounds and support a wide variety of lifestyle choices, from bike storage to free printing/shipping centers.

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FLOOR 1 - CONTEXT

VOLUMETRIC FORM

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VIEW 2

SECTION

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18’

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INCLUSIVE

GROUNDED

These community computers are accessible for free use by residents, which are a draw for those who may not be able to afford a computer.

This aligns with the Horizon building’s goal of making it a safe and inclusive place for people of all social and economic backgrounds.

This area also includes a free print station with various options, as well as a laser cutter and Cricut machine.

This elevator lobby consists of the same color blocks that are seen in the residential atrium. This represents the atrium’s tie to the rest of the residential tower, as these colors rise up through the height of the building. The minimal nature of this ground floor lobby differentiates it from the otherwise colorful residential floors. All eight elevators are also accessible to the public, but residential floors are only accessible by keycard.

SECURITY

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DIRECTOR

LEASING

W.C.

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MAIL CENTER

CAFE

LOUNGE

REPAIR

SUPPLIES

The mail room consists of a dualfaced mail wall for ease of access for both carriers and residents. There is also a secure exterior door for access by carriers. The package center keeps mail in lockers and residents recieve a text code to open their locker. The shipping center consists of boxes, tape, label printing, and shipping guidelines for residents to use free of charge.

CONFERENCE

COMPUTERS

CONVENIENT

CONFERENCE

BIKE STORAGE

FLOOR 1 GROUND 0’

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12’

18’

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VIEW 3

Floor Plate C Floor Plate A

2 BED

2 BED

STUDIO

1,579 sqft

1,463 sqft

501 sqft

2 BED

2 BED

1,579 sqft

1,463 sqft

Roof-top Pool, Lounge, Restaurant, and Venue

2 BED

1 BED

1,340 sqft

994

5,764 sqft STUDIO 781 sqft

2 BED

1,340 sqft

1 BED

1,340 sqft

STUDIO

Community Space

781 sqft

1 BED

1 BED

893 sqft

986 sqft

560 sqft

1 BED

1 BED

1 Bed

1,340 sqft

986 sqft

893 sqft

STUDIO 519 sqft

3 BED

1,636 sqft

Floor Plate B

2 BED

2 BED

1,463 sqft

STUDIO

1,579 sqft

2 BED

1,340 sqft

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994 sqft

941 sqft

331 sqft

Community Space

1 BED

501 sqft

Community Space

1 BED

560 sqft

DIVERSE RESOURCES

ADA Accessible Units 1 per residential floor

Providing Equitable Resources: Through following ADA standards, this will ensure longevity of the building through accessible, safe, and sustainable practices.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

VERSATILE FAMILY LIVING 1 BED

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Affordable Housing Units Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed Floors: 14-16, 19-21

Providing Varied Housing Typologies: A portion of evenly spaced out units follow the guidelines of Mandatory Housing Affordability.

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Units for Hearing Impaired Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed Floors: 7, 10, 22, 26

MISSION KMJ Designs intends to bring life back to vacant downtowns by bringing one and all back to the city through creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse urban interior. We will provide a myriad of public resources, experiences, and housing typology in one place through vertical programming strategies in a vacant high rise building.

1,340 sqft

1 BED

893 sqft

1 BED

986 sqft

STUDIO 519 sqft

3 BED

1,636 sqft

RESIDENTIAL FLOOR 14

Providing Equitable Resources: these units will be Type A accessible units as described in the ANSI A117.1 standard to allow residents with hearing impairment to live independently.

Gradient Core: Color emphasizes vertical neighborhood

Floor Plate Key

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B

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VENUE RETAIL

VENUE

STUDY COMMONS

GROCERY

RETAIL

MAKERSPACE

GREENSPACE STUDY COMMONS

GREEN SPACE

RETAIL

CHILDCARE HEALTH CENTER

WHOLE-BUILDING CONCEPT This diagram, constructed primarily by group member Monica Samaniego, depicts the overall programmatic intent of the Horizon building. The first six floors are public-facing aspects such as markets and restaurants to intergrate the bulding within the surrounding downtown fabric. The rest of the floors are used for residential units, which are organized vertically to encourage the cohabitation between people of all socioeconomic bacgrounds and family structures. The floors are grouped into sets of three that contain a community space atrium, connecting the three floors. Floor 17 is the “Horizon floor” and is larger than the rest. This is where the amenities for the residents are centrally located, including childcare, full-service laundry, and community kitchens. The rooftop contains a restaurant and community space that is for exclusive use by the residents.

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