ARCH 5120 Comprehensive Design

Marissa Eklund, Emma Palacio ARCH 5120: Comprehensive Design Studio Peter Wiederspahn Final Booklet

Table of Contents Statements...................................................................................................................................................................................1 Material Touchstone.................................................................................................................................................................2 Study Models..............................................................................................................................................................................3 Constuction Photos..................................................................................................................................................................4 1/32” Model.................................................................................................................................................................................5-6 1/8” Section Model...................................................................................................................................................................7 1/32” Revised Model................................................................................................................................................................8 Site Model...................................................................................................................................................................................9 Ecology Sketches......................................................................................................................................................................10-11 1/32” Ecology Model...............................................................................................................................................................12-14 1/8” Section Ecology Model..................................................................................................................................................15 Site Plan.......................................................................................................................................................................................16 Ground Floor Plan....................................................................................................................................................................17 Parti Diagram.............................................................................................................................................................................18 Exploded Axon..........................................................................................................................................................................19 Birdseye Axon............................................................................................................................................................................20 SE Axon........................................................................................................................................................................................21 Peel Away Axon.........................................................................................................................................................................22 Institutional Program Floor Plan.........................................................................................................................................23 Elevations.....................................................................................................................................................................................24-27 Sections........................................................................................................................................................................................28-31 Envelope Section Detail.........................................................................................................................................................32 Mechanical Plan........................................................................................................................................................................33 Passive Systems Diagram......................................................................................................................................................34 Air Flow Diagram......................................................................................................................................................................35 Daylighting Study.....................................................................................................................................................................36 Exterior Renderings..................................................................................................................................................................37 Interior Renderings..................................................................................................................................................................38-39 Section Perspective..................................................................................................................................................................40

Statements

Phase I Manifesto: Through the exploration of our structural prototype, we became interested in exploring concrete shell forms. We were particularly intrigued by their flexibility in form and structure. This versatility in shape allows concrete to take on various structural capacities. For example, deliberate manipulation of the shell curvature can result in larger spans or higher load capacities. We are interested in using these techniques to push concrete shell formations to an extreme. One tactic we explored was the use of a concrete shell as a beam. This structural approach essential created a very deep beam, increasing it’s spanning capabilities. The concrete shell floor also provides additional benefits.

We found that mechanical systems could be located easily within the floor, and that the exposed curvature on the ceiling of the level below would create acoustical benefits by enabling sound to reverberate in different directions, as opposed to directly back to the origin of the sound. We also explored the use of shell forms as facades. Structures that may have a curved facade allow differentiation of interior and exterior spaces, which provides a more engaging human experience. A curved facade also offers opportunities for controlling daylighting, collecting rainwater, or even the creation of green space. The exposed mass will also provide thermal benefits that are crucial when designing for intense climates. Our project will aspire to take advantage of the benefits that can be obtained when concrete is pushed to its maximum potential. Concrete is the most commonly used construction material despite its many negative environmental impacts. Reforming the ways in which we use concrete can help mitigate these impacts and change our mindset regarding this ubiquitous material.

Phase I Statement: Throughout the exploration of our building, site, and material, our design tactics have transformed dramatically. The rationale behind this evolution was the realization that a concrete shell structure would not provide enough structural support to allow us to achieve our main design goals. Our intention is to design a building that challenges the stereotypes associated with typical concrete construction, such as inefficiency, visual massiveness, and disconnection with the human experience. A concrete moment frame has proven to be a structural system that will allow us to achieve adaptability, flexibility of use, and comfort in the space that we create.

Phase II Statement: In this iteration of our project we are working towards creating a path to the river while maintaining the footprint of our building. We are cutting off a diagonal of the south-east corner of our building, thus exposing the moment frame to act as an exterior atrium. The exposed greenery will act as a visual anchoring point, while the internal structure follows the exterior circulation. The interior atrium has also changed its form in order to allow more light into the deep floor areas. Both atria will work together in order to generate light, filter air, and help control temperature within the building.

Phase III Statement: Our intention was to use the formal efficiency inherent in the mass of a cube in order to conscientiously minimize our building footprint while maximizing our usable square footage and creating comfortable interior environments.

The cube also creates an iconic exterior facade that is both distinct and contextually homogeneous within the site. The emphasis on the exterior concrete moment frame provided us with great freedom of plan. This granted us the opportunity to carve an extensive atrium through the center of our building, providing engaging social spaces as well as allowing natural light penetration.

Material Touchstone

Study Models

Construction Photos

1/32� Model

Site Model

1/8� Section Model

1/32� Revised Model

Site Model

Sketches

Water and air diagram

Natural ecology

Use of space

Heat and energy diagram

Site relationships

Sketches

Sketches exploring the design opportunities for the north/south and

1/32� Model - Facade and Roof (1)

Photos depicting our first iteration in understanding our facade expres-

1/32� Model - Moment Frame (2)

Photos showing how the proposed moment frame would fit into the site.

1/32� Model (3)

Current design of our project: expressing the new curved louvers and proposed planters on the south

1/8� Section Model

Sectional model of the south-east corner of our building. Working through how the landscape will

WESTERN AVE

OPEN TO ABOVE

LOADING DOCK

STORAGE MECH.

MECH.

STORAGE UP

SOLDIERS FIELD ROAD

UP

Site Plan Scale: 1" = 50'

N

189' - 0"

LOADING DOCK

189' - 0"

OPEN TO ABOVE

STORAGE MECH.

MECH.

STORAGE UP

UP

Ground Floor Plan 1/16" = 1'-0”

Parti Diagram

Moment frame

Deformation to Envelope

Introduction of Interior Atrium

SE View

Exploded Axon - SE View

Primary Gravity & Lateral Structure

Concrete columns

Exploring the possible program options for our building we have decided to classify it within both the assembly and buisness group. Based on our structure it could potentially allow for programs under group A-3. We have further defined its construction type to type I, since its structure features a concrete moment frame, columns, floors, and walls. Since our building is ten stories high, roughly 124’, it is a type I-B building. Our building would also have an automatic sprkinler system in order to account for fireproofing the atrium.

Interior concrete moment frame

Exterior concrete moment frame

Concrete footings & pile caps

Circulation Diagram

Tenth Floor: 23,454 sq ft 11’ - 3” Ninth Floor: 28,278 sq ft Eigth Floor: 22.872 sq ft

11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”

Seventh Floor: 26,918 sq ft Sixth Floor: 21,584 sq ft

11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”

Fifth Floor: 25,738 sq ft Fourth Floor: 20,291 sq ft

11’ - 3” 11’ - 3”

Third Floor: 24,616 sq ft 11’ - 3” Second Floor: 3,454 sq ft 11’ - 3” Ground Floor: 35,721 sq ft Total: 232,876 sq ft Floor Area Ration: 1.5

Main Entrance: North Facade

Circulation/Service Core

Public Space

Main Entrance: South Facade Service Door

Atrium Area

Entry/Assembly Diagram

SE Axon

Filtration Ponds

Louver Connection Detail (steel)

Storage Tank

Filter Tank

Window Connection Detail (steel)

Water Filtration System

Exterior Atrium

Concrete Column Fireproof Glass Concrete Beam Interior Atrium Exterior Atrium Trellis

Pedestrian Ramp Sun Angles: July, 5 PM

Concrete Moment Frame

Concrete Pile Caps

Concrete Wall

Transparent & Opaque Windows

Steel Vertical Louvers

Steel Curved Louvers

Concrete Foundation

Axon

Educational Program Floor Plan

178' - 11" 47' - 0"

24' - 11"

STORAGE

STORAGE MECH.

MECH.

ME C H .

STORAGE

35' - 0"

42' - 0"

35' - 0"

MECH.

S T O R AG E

73' - 6" 42' - 0"

63' - 6" OPEN TO BELOW

38' - 6"

LOADING DOCK

189' - 0"

OPEN TO ABOVE

42' - 0"

48' - 6"

OPEN TO BELOW

35' - 0"

OPEN TO BELOW

STORAGE ME C H .

MECH.

S T O R AG E

189' - 0"

35' - 0"

35' - 0"

47' - 0"

189' - 0"

25' - 0"

189' - 0"

189' - 0"

38' - 6"

OPEN TO BELOW

38' - 6"

UP

UP

Circulation Public Space Classroom Office Space Private Study

South Elevation

North Elevation

East Elevation

West Elevation

B3

B4

B1

B2

North-South Section - Main Atrium 1/8" = 1' -0"

B3

B4

B1

B2

North-South Section - Secondary Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0�

B3

B4

B1

ROOF DETAIL CALLOUT

B2

ENVELOPE DETAIL CALLOUT

GRAY WATER COLLECTION CONNECTION TO FILTRATION PONDS

East-West Section - Main Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0”

B3

B4

B1

B2

East-West Section - Secondary Atrium 1/8" = 1'-0�

FLASHING PARAPET CAP PARAPET

ENGINEERED SOIL

WATER DRAINAGE GUTTER

SLOPED FINISHED ROOF THERMAL INSULATION

MOMENT FRAME

LOUVRE CONNECTION TO MOMENT FRAME

DRAINAGE LAYER

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE POST-TENSIONED SLAB

LOUVRES

RADIANT COOLING TUBES

2' - 6"

5' - 0"

5' - 0"

3' - 6"

MOMENT FRAME

1' - 0"

CONCRETE COLUMN

UNITIZED PRE-FAB WINDOW PANEL

LOUVRES

FINISHED FLOOR

RADIANT HEATING TUBES POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB

RIGID INSULATION

RADIANT COOLING TUBES

Envelope Section Details 1/2" = 1'- 0”

CONNECTION TO MOMENT FRAME

RIGID INSULATION

1

2

35’-0”

3

35’-0”

4

5

35’-0”

35’-0”

35’-0”

35’-0”

A

35’-0”

B

35’-0”

C

MAIN ATRIUM

35’-0”

D

GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE

AIR DUCTS & LATERAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECH. ELEC.

35’-0”

E

F

Mechanical Plan

STORAGE

MECH. ELEC.

6

GEOTHERMAL EXCHANGE

Passive Systems Diagram

Exhaust Fan

Prismic Skylights

Light Well

Radiant Heated Floor Radiant Cooling Ceiling

Seasonal Daylight Limitation on South Facade

Geothermal Central Pump

Graywater Filtration Geothermal Tubes in Caissons

Air Flow Diagram

Operable Skylights

Forced Air Supply Return

Air Handler Fresh Air Intake

Atrium Stack Effect Stale Air ERV

Daylighting Study

Horizontal

Deepest Floorplate

h

26’

26’

2h

June - 9am

June - 1pm

76’-9”

Vertical

Main Atrium 109’

w

2.5 w

13’

January - 1pm

157’

January - 9am

Light Penetration

13’

False Color Luminance Maps

Exterior Renderings

Facing North Facade

South-West Axonometric

Facing East Facade

Facing South Facade

Interior Renderings

Main Atrium - Facing South

Main Atrium - Looking Up

Main Atrium - Facing North

Main Atrium - Looking Down

Interior Renderings

4th Floor - Facing South Facade

9th Floor - Facing North Balcony

10th Floor - Facing South

4th Floor - Facing Main Atrium

Section Perspective - Facing East

Prismic Skylights

Automated Vents Light Wall

Radiant Heated Floor

Radiant Heating Rigid Insulation

Radiant Cooling Ceiling

Radiant Cooling

Thermal Break Balcony Connection

Forced Air Supply Duct

Operable Windows

Geothermal Central Pump

Geothermal Tubes in Caissons Graywater Filtration