3rd year portfolio

Mario Ramirez Third-Year Portfolio Ferris State University

2020 - 2021

Table of Contents Commuter Train Station & Market FSU - Student Wellness Center Manifesto Solar Decathlon - Urban House Adaptive Reuse - “Kohler Building”

Commuter Train Station & Market Fall 2020

Program For the first project of the design studio, the class was assigned to design a market/commuter train station for a small town in southern Michigan. The commuter train travels between Detroit and Chicago.

The design solution should consider sustainable materials and construction methods that demonstrate sustainable thinking and strategies.

Facade Concept: Transperancy vs. Opaque Train Platform

Main Entrance

The concept for the train station/market was to make the cafe area transparent for the occupants and make the train waiting area opaque.

The purpose for this was to allow the travelers to view the scenery while waiting for their food & drinks, to alleviate some of the stress that arises with traveling.

Planning

Floor Plan

Linear Circulation

Longitudinal Section

The building features a butterfly roof to provide an abundance of natural light into the space.

On the roof, there are PV arrays to aid in the sustainable aspect of the building.

The building is mainly comprised of brick to resemble the surrounding buildings of southern Michigan.

To differentiate the buiding itself, curtain walls were implemented in the main entry, cafe and indoor waiting area to allow natural light into the space. This also helps alleviate some of the heavyness from the brick.

Circulation is simplified. From the main entrance the cafe is to the right, while the indoor waiting area is to the left.

You can bypass both, if you buy a ticket in the outdoor waiting area.

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Cafe Entrance

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Market/cafe

The building’s fenestration is extensively present throughout. The reason for this was to absorb as much solar heat gain during Michigan’s colder months; to not depend solely on HVAC equipment.

The brick also serves as thermal mass to retain heat during winter and provide a cooler environemt during Michigan’s hot & humid summers.

Outdoor Waiting Area and Lower Boarding Platform

FSU Student Wellness Center Fall 2020

Wellness Center Approach

Concept: Wabi Sabi The concept for this project was the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. “Nothing lasts. Nothing is finished. Nothing is perfect.”

I based the design off this philosophy due to the site. The site used to be a housing complex for campus, that later was demolished. The site is also surrounded by trees and the renovated Rec-Center. I wanted to open the building to the site, so the occupants can appreciate nature in its purest form.

The undulating building form takes shape so the surroundings can be viewed at all angles.

Program The last project of the design studio, the class was assigned to design a student wellncess center for Ferris State University, that will foster a culture of sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and disease prevention.

The wellness center will consist of a business zone, a wellness space/zone, a counseling space/zone, an educational zone, a gathering area, and a garden that provides a peaceful outdoor environment for meditation and reflection.

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To come up with the plan for the wellness center, I began with two squares and a circle. I elongated the left square, enlarged the center circle and slightly shrunk the right square. To make a single entity, I interlocked the shapes. Linear circulation is simplifed in the wellness center via the cardinal directions. North = the outdoor garden, South = the main entrance, East = the building support and West = the counseling zone.

The wellness center is divided into 3 zones. Zone A = the wellness & education center, Zone B = the counseling center and Zone C = the building support.

Preliminary Site Concept

Preliminary Ideas I had for the Wellness Center were to make the counseling area private when in-use, and open when they are not occupied. For this I planned on fitting the consultation rooms with “Smartglass,” so the occupants can have privacy.

I planned on making the building be divided into three entities, while still being connected. The wellness/education zones are the pillar, so they would be placed in the center, the counseling zone would comprise the west wing and the building support in the east wing.

Phase Two

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Sustainable Practices PV arrays on roof for alternative energy Low VOC interior finishes Curtain walls on south facade optimizes passive solar strategies, with a 3 ft. overhang to mitigate solar heat gain Outdoor garden comprised of recycled concrete from original parking lot Geo-Exchange Heat Pumps for heating & cooling like much of Ferris State University

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Deliverables

Outdoor Garden

Yoga Room

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Nutrition Center

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Architectural History Manifesto

Spring 2021

“Los Organicos”

Illustration of the movement

MANIFESTO:

I. II.

“LOS ORGANICOS”

Materiality is of the upmost importance. Our buildings must stand the test of time and will reuse as much material as possible The forms will act in harmony. Curved and/or rectilinear, static and/or organic; the form of our buildings will have the right balance of shape

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The excess use of vertical elements will be diminished. We want our buildings to not exceed the viewpoint of other buildings and block their view of nature

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Los Organicos stem from the organic. We believe all work should pay reverence to the world we inhabit

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Ties to nature is a necessity. Acting with the Biophilia effect is important as studies show that humans are happier, have an increase in productivity and feel at peace if they are in close proximity with nature The buildings Los Organicos produce will be abstract. We feel that architecture should be personal and subjective. We will not take away from your personal and intimate experience with our work, as we believe that your experience should be a reflection of your upbringings The use of color will not exceed the vibrance of its surroundings, nor do we want the ornamentation to take away from the building itself. A clean facade is crucial in this instance

For Architectural History Since 1900, the class was tasked with creating an architectural movement that is a response to any subsequent movement/style. The movement I created is a reaction to Victorian Architecture, specifically in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The name “Los Organicos” is spanish for “The Organics.”

Basically the movement detests Victorian Architeture. The highly ornate, colorful, and tall buildings plague Downtown Grand Rapids. The premise of “Los Organicos” is to demolish those buildings, and construct new buildings based on the principles we bestow.

Questions and concerns that I began to ask during this project is that Victorian buildings are quiet frankly inaccessible to the physical impaired, since they are raised and have more than one “upper floor.” Why not let the Victorian buildings in Downtown Grand Rapids, accentuate their verticality through the topography? Why have buildings that draw too much attention with their ornate and colorful facades? Why are Victorian buildings emphasized in such a manner that they are interpreted in one way, and only that way?

Solar Decathlon Urban House

Spring 2021

ASCMJ Designs: The personal that comprised ASCMJ Designs were: Sawyer Deshano, Collin Ingalls, and Jack Smith; all architecture majors.

As well as Morgan Avink, a Construction Management major.

Including myself, another architecture major; we took on the Urban Single-Family Housing Division.

Project Summary: To help spread awareness of the need for sustainable building practices in the Mid-Michigan area, ASCMJ Designs decided to produce an urban single-family house design that is both environmentally friendly and economical.

This home would be the perfect destination for a new family looking to settle down in the Ann Arbor area.

The home design would display many green building practices that not only help the environemt but provide occupants with an enhanced living experience as well.

Target Market:

Villa Orientation

Since Ann Arbor, MI has one of the youngest populations among major U.S. cities, the Ann Arbor Villa would be designed for such occupants.

According to 4ward Planning, the age groups to grow exponentially are young grads (25 to 34 year olds), and early stage families (35 to 44 year olds).

Development Ann Arbor, MI When developing the Ann Arbor Villa, ASCMJ Desings researched Ann Arbor’s climate, codes and standards.

Ann Arbor, MI features all four seasons. Ann Arbor is located within the IECC Climate Zone 5, and has a humid continental climate. Ann Arbor averages 178 days of sun per year, averages 36” of rainfall per year, averages 43” of snowfall per year, and has an average humidity of 73.7%.

The Ann Arbor Villa will comply with the Unified Development Code, the Michigan Residential Building Code, the Neutral Compliance A2Zero Climate Action Plan 3.0, and the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit.

Map of Ann Arbor

Site Plan

The Neutral Compliance A2Zero Climate Action Plan 3.0, was implemented so Ann Arbor can be carbon neutral by 2030.

To meet these requirements the Ann Arbor Villa will feature Active Solar, Passive Solar, Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, a Tight Building Envelope, and a Rainwater Collection system.

Sustainability Goals:

Sun Path

Goal #1: Passive Design Strategies: The goal for the Ann Arbor Villa was to provide a comfortable living environment supplemented by various passive heating and cooling strategies, an airtight and well insulated building envelope, and the correct building orientation.

Goal #2: Active Sustainable Design Strategies: The goal was to maximize the solar energy gained through PV arrays. Based on solar studies, we had the ability to generate over 95,000 kWh of electricity per year. Our goal was to take advantage of this potential in our efforts to design a net-zero home. This allowed the home to generate 100% of its required energy.

Goal #3: Financial Feasibility: Our goal was to make this home affordable and competitive on the Ann Arbor market, which is among the most expensive markets in Michigan. Our target listing price was approximately $450,000; according to new houses built in this area.

Goal #4: Desirable Aesthetics for the Area: Our goal for this building was to create a forward focused house. The home is sustainable and has a modern appearance. The design is oriented around the functions of a young family and the exterior of the home allows it to connect with the specific area in Ann Arbor, yet stand out in terms of energy consumption. All of our materials were locally obtained and we chose the lowest energy producing items.

Goal #5: Integration to Community: The goal was that the future occupants of this home enjoy all that Ann Arbor has to offer. The site is directly adjacent to West Park, which offers sport engagement opportunities and open-air concerts. A farmer’s market is only a short drive away along with Ann Arbor’s downtown.

Architecture

Ground Floor Plan

Rendered Ground Floor Plan

Upper Floor Plan

Rendered Upper Floor Plan

Deliverables

Aerial View of Villa Interior View

Living Area Master Bedroom

Upper Bedroom Aerial View of Villa - Night

Ferris State University Urban and Suburban Single-Family Divisions

Impressive First-Time Team Rookie Rockstar Award

Holly Jamesen Carr

U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office Solar Decathlon Acting Director

Sarah Zaleski

U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office Senior Advisor and Solar Decathlon Co-Director

Ferris State University Urban Single-Family Housing has successfully competed in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2021 Design Challenge at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado.

Holly Jamesen Carr

U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office Solar Decathlon Acting Director

Sarah Zaleski

U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office Senior Advisor and Solar Decathlon Co-Director

Adaptive Reuse “Kohler Building” Spring 2021

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Program

Mixed-Use

The sole project for this architectural studio was to repurpose the “Kohler Building,” located at 1661 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505.

This building was constructed in 1872 by then, The Grand Rapids Chair Company.

The building remained under the ownership of The Grand Rapids Chair Co., until 1957 when Baker Furniture Company bought the company and used the “Kohler Building” as its primary headquarters.

In 1986, a Wisconin based firm called Kohler Co., acquires Baker Furniture. Under ownership of Kohler Co., the “high-bay” addition is added to the historic building.

The renovation of this historic builiding was to include the integration of residential and commercial zones.

The new residential zone for the “Kohler Building” will feature studio apartments as well as single-family apartments.

As for the new commercial zone, the building will accomodate various sizes of corporate offices, an indoor event space, two restaurants, a gym, a recreational store and a coffee shop.

Historical

The area surrounding the Kohler Building was primarily used as a lumber yard during its early years. It was a great location to ship and receive, as a railway was constructed along the South side of the site. Logs were shipped on the Grand River. Having both the railway and Grand River allowed the Grand Rapids Chair Company to become the leading furniture manufacturer in the U.S.

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Proposal

- Building Additon

Original Plan with Proposed Additions

Project Tabulation

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Site Plan

Monroe Ave NW

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Conceptualization

Concept “To retain as much of the historic building as possible. Revamp areas of the building that will be ‘high-traffic,’ renovate areas that will be ‘mid-traffic,’ and remodel area of the building that will face ‘low-traffic’.”

The entire South portion of the Kohler Building will be used as the residential zone, therefore, will undergo vast changes. This area will have habitants in and out, 7-days a week, 24 hours a day. The residential area of the building will need to be revamped to meet comfortable living conditions.

The upper floors in the Northern most part of the Kohler Building, as well as the East & West wings will be used for commercial purposes. As these areas will mainly be utilized during the weekdays, a renovation is necessary. A large portion of the historic aspect will be kept, with modern additions to create a more holistic environment.

The indoor event space will be used on occasions. A simple remodel was chosen because it will not be used as frequent as the offices and much less the living quarters.

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EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS (EXG) MARCH 16, 2020

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Deliverables From River-walk

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Deliverables Exterior & Interior

Commercial Zone

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Playground

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