Midterm Presentation

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Niharika Kuruvada Jacob Sobelman Andrew Talero Gonzalez

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MODULE 1

Analogue Concepts (Individual) Case Studies & Analogue Habitat Architecture Space Habitat Concepts

MODULE 2

Primary project : Space center (Group) Envelope, Materials and Structures Concept Program, Masterplan and Environment

ANALOGUE CONCEPTS

All three group members had worked individually to design analogue habitats for short-term Mars missions. We learned the basics of designing for harsh environments and gained an understanding of space architecture design.

Andrew’s design (left) is completely class 2 with rigid structure with design to take advantage of as much volume as posible for the habitat.

Jacob’s design (ce and 3 hybrid hab a pill-shaped mo ed on Earth and lith shell 3D-prin

enter) is a Class 2 bitat consisting of odule prefabricatan exterior regonted in-situ.

Niha’s Design (right), EMBRIO module ‘Extended Mars Base Research and Industrial Oasis’, is a class 1 habitat, consisting of a egg shaped module with a 3d printed rigid shell and an inflatable structure in between.

ANALOGUE CONCEPTS

PRECEDENTS

Shanghai Planetarium - Enead Architects

Bee’ah Headquarters - Zaha Hadid

Madsar City - Foster and Partners

PRECEDENTS

SITE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The site in Mesa, Arizona is located close to the ASU Polytechnic campus to the north and an airport on the east side, making them the main landmarks around the area.

To gain a better understanding of the site’s characteristics, we ran a sun study analysis.

The sun study provided information on the site’s solar exposure throughout the day, allowing for the identification of areas that receive the most sunlight and those that are in the shade. This information can be useful in determining the best location for buildings and outdoor spaces to optimize solar gain and shading.

Summer Solstice

Winter Solstice

Ground Plane

Summer Solstice: 21 June at 12:30pm at 80 ° Winter Solstice: 21 December at 12:26pm at 33.1

ASU POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS

SITE AIRPORT

DESIGN NARRATIVE AND SKETCHES

Drawing inspiration from the Mars habitat design, our approach to designing the space center was to ensure it blended seamlessly with the natural environment. We envisioned pod-shaped structures that would be partially embedded in the terrain, covered with “regolith” (landscape), and resemble a natural feature, this time on earth, in Arizona.

An element of camouflage is created by having the structure initially look concealed within the landscape from different viewpoints, allowing visitors to discover it gradually as they make their way into the site. The garden space was designed as a setting to provide such a serene space for reflection and immerse visitors in the natural environment with infrastructure tucked in it.

Our design aims to inspire innovation and creativity, fostering an environment that encourages exploration and learning as the space center not only serves as a hub for space exploration and research but also offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.

PROGRAM STORY BOARD

The primary factor influencing the site was the network of roads in its vicinity.

The decision was made t the site to establish a loc

Infrastructure is allocated on either side of the road based on visitor traffic levels.

Subsequently, we drape the landscape onto these pods in order to create a camouflage effect.

The drapes meeting the g the central public space, f including the one on the

to extend the road into cation for dropping off.

ground were linked to forming circulation paths, drape..

A public area at the center was created with the intention of inviting people to enter the site.

The ‘public and semi public’ infrastructure is planned in relation to the public space to ensure that people could access all areas from there.

In this way, we were able to develop the overarching concept of our design.

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CORE SITE PROGRAMS

HABITAT

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1. Pedestrian connections around the site 2. Sub road for traffic flow and drop offs 3. Track on top of the drape

STRUCTURE, ENVELOPE AND CONSTRUCTION

Shotcrete Process

Landscape Envelope Concrete slab (Shotcrete) Glass facade Mullions

RENDERS/VISUALS

RENDERS/VISUALS

NEXT STEPS

Our next steps will be to continue developing our design in more detail. We will be using the pod-shaped building forms to create floor plans for each building.

The group will also continue to explore light and shading within the building interiors as well as throughout the site in order to ensure the most comfortable experience for the users.

THANK YOU