JOURNEY TO MACHU PICCHU:
WHERE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND IMAGINATION INTERTWINE
Sarah Edwards
Master of Architecture Thesis Book
Fall 2022- Spring 2023
Committee Members:
Jim Jones
Edward Becker
RJ Weaver
Peru
Introduction
Thesis
Project
Weaving
Thesis Statement
Site Analysis
Climate
Epcot Case Studies
Current Conditions
Site Development
Plan Iterations
Mass Modeling
Virtual Reality
Master Plan
Essence
Plaza
Machu Picchu
Inspiration and Initial Ideas
Virtual Reality
Architectural Design Development
Final Design
Floor Plans
Circulation
Sections
Axons
Seasons
Sun
Elevations
Construction Details
FINAL DESIGN
Machu
Ascending Path to Lower Pavilion
Descending Path
Cavern Display Space Exit from Journey to Machu Picchu
Circulation Diagram- Axon
Approach to Journey to Machu Picchu
Circulation through Cavern Display Space
Exit from Journey to Machu Picchu
Ascending Path to Lower Pavilion
Ascending Path to Upper Pavilion
Descending Path
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Curved bamboo rods make up the woven superstructure. Each rod is connected to the next with a simple lap joint, reinforced with a flush peg.
Rebar clips wrap around vertical members of the weave to secure the superstructure to the stone arches.
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The vertical (warp) bamboo rods sit within a reveal joint, mirroring the condition of the stone arches, while the horizontal (weft) rods are elevated above the ground plane.
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The horizontal (weft) bamboo rods are joined to the vertical (warp) rods with concealed pegs at the point of overlap.
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The woven superstructure pulls away from the stone arches at the point where they would intersect.
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The stone arches “grow” out of a reveal. Below this, internal steel cables are anchored into concrete footings.
By incorporating vegetation into the design of this experience, time becomes a factor that will impact guest experience. From season to season and even from year to year this attraction changes, adding an extra, exciting element for guests each time they visit.
Image 1 shows what the superstructure may look like during colder winter months. Less plants will allow more light to pass through and result in a more open feeling. Additionally, the superstructure will be more exposed, changing the overall appearance of the mountain.
Image 2 shows what the superstructure may look like during early spring, late summer, and fall. The foliage would be more lush and thick. The mountain will have a strong and much more dominant green appearance. The experience within would feel more enclosed and lighting would be more dramatic during these months.
Image 3 shows what the super structure may look like during late spring and early summer. With flowers blooming, this form takes on a whole new life and feeling. The experience would retain a feeling of enclosure, however, the flowers may impact the color of light that is able to filter in and would add a sweet fragrance to the air.
The design of the woven superstructure stemmed from the concept of weaving that I found running through this project. The openings that allow the arches to penetrate through the structure are reminiscent of edges of basket weaving, while the window- like opening at the lower pavilion references the diamond weaving motifs commonly found in Peruvian textiles.
These arches support the bamboo superstructure and create the space users explore for the majority of the attraction Journey to Machu Picchu. Both sets of arches would be constructed of limestone sections precisely cut and fit together with internal steel cables. This construction parallels the Inca stone structures on Machu Picchu that were precisely cut and hammered by hand to fit perfectly together.
Steel tubes make up the secondary structural system of Machu Picchu. These tubes perfectly contour the inside of the superstructure and blend seamlessly into the weave of bamboo and soaring arches above.
Guests are transported through this attraction on winding moving sidewalks. The beginning of the journey features dense vegetation and lower light levels, which parallels the under story of a forest at the base of a mountain. The Lower Pavilion features plenty of vegetation, but the light levels are higher with less vines and an opening in the structure. The second ascending path does not feature any internal vegetation, to parallel the thinning of flora as one approaches the top of a mountain.
The Cavern Display Space is the last part of Journey to Machu Picchu. The space has a translucent enclosure system that allows light and shadows to dance through to the interior. Native Peruvian art, focusing on textiles, would be displayed here from time to time, and a weaving motif exhibit would be displayed in between.
These arches support the translucent enclosure system of the Cavern Display Space. They stretch out from the body of the bamboo structure, creating an interstitial space for guests to weave through as they approach the attraction. This idea was inspired by the separation of warp threads throughout the weaving process in order to create different patterns with the wefts.
Azimuth angle of the sun graphed in relation to thermal comfort for different times of the year in Orlando, Florida.
These guidelines were rotated from the center of the upper pavilion. The intersection of the guides and the reference surface of the superstructure created manipulation points for the final woven superstructure.
The weave of the superstructure opens up at these manipulation points to allow more sunlight to come through and increase thermal the comfort of occupants. They are located high enough to keep the density necessary for views out of the mountain to be curated and controlled.
DESCENDING PATHWAY RUNS ALONG FRONT EDGE WITH PARTIAL VIEWS OF TRENCH
TOP OF INTERIOR
STEEL TUBING SECONDARY SUPPORTS BRIDGE THE SPANS BETWEEN ARCHES
2’ X 2’ STEEL SECTION RUNS BELOW THE CENTER OF EACH ARCH TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND STABILITY TO THE SYSTEM OVERALL
ENTRY
LOWER PAVILION CATWALK
UPPER PAVILION
FIRST ASCENDING PATHWAY INITIALLY CURVES RIGHT TO ALLOW ROOM FOR DESCENDING PATHWAY ALONG FRONT EDGE
SECOND ASCENDING PATHWAY STARTS ON THE RIGHT SO IT CAN PENETRATE THROUGH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE TO LOOK OVER PERU
OUTER ARCHES
INNER ARCHES AND BODY OF SUPERSTRUCTURE
PATH WINDS TIGHTLY TO STAY WITHIN BOUNDARY OF SUPERSTRUCTURE
134,764 FEET OF BAMBOO MADE UP OF 205 WARP PIECES AND 252 WEFT PIECES
980 FEET OF MOVING PATHWAYS
6117 SQUARE FEET OF PAVILION SPACE
30,558 SQUARE FOOT ENCLOSURE SYSTEM
37,285 SQUARE FEET
19 LIMESTONE ARCHES
2,104 INDIVIDUAL STONES
STARTING AT 6’ x 6’ x 2’
TAPERING TO 3’ x 3’ x 2’
22,500 POUNDS OF STONE
22 STEEL TUBES
4,735 FEET OF STEEL TUBING
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