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Architectural Design 6Community Design
ARCH 402 Spring 2025
Cross-Bronx Expressway
How can we stitch the strict divide in the borough from the Cross-Bronx Expressway?
In this urban proposal, we tie both halves of the Bronx divided together with a “ribbon” wrapped around the expressway. The ribbon is made up of predestrianfriendly park trails with multiple access points.
The ribbon is a community uniter. It interconnects public programs and spaces to provide stronger and more inclusive community ties throughout. Nearby public facilities, parks, and more make up the foundation of a better connected city.
TECHNICAL AXON With corresponding perspectives
PROPOSED SECTION Covers entire ribbonway
TECHNICAL
AXON
Typical expressway capping details
INTERSECTION AXON Zoomed into activity within the ribbonway
KIT OF PARTS
Recurring elements used within the ribbonway
INTERSECTION AXON Zoomed into activity within the ribbonway
KIT OF PARTS
Recurring elements used within the ribbonway
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Architectural Design 5Comprehensive Design
ARCH 401 Fall 2024
Tidal Wave of Education
What if we could ride the waves to a center of learning and fluid motion?
An overhaul and addition made to the Clinton Hill Library in Brooklyn, this project promotes fluid circulation, one-way orientation, and stacked cantilevers that give the occupants the feeling of “riding the waves.”
This communal library is the metaphorical tidal wave. It swoops up the occupants at Washington Avenue and lets them flow to the crests of the wave, which lead to cantilevered views and isolated programme.
Second Floor Structure
Structural Axonometric
W44 Steel Girders
W36 Steel Beams
Reinforced Concrete Core (Restroom, Fire Stairs, Elevator) Steel Cross-Bracing
Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
W44 Steel Columns
First Floor Structure
Steel Beam System (supporting Second Floor)
Placement of Space Frame
One-Story Columns/Beams
Front Facade Columns/Beams
Continuous Columns/Walls
W36 Steel Columns
2’ Reinforced Concrete Slab on Grade
4” Concrete Slab sitting atop Beams
Floor Plan
Second Floor Structure
W44 Steel Girders
W36 Steel Beams
Floor)
First Floor Structure
Placement of Space Frame
One-Story Columns/Beams
Front Facade Columns/Beams
Continuous Columns/Walls
Reinforced Concrete Core (Restroom, Fire Stairs, Elevator) Steel Cross-Bracing
W44 Steel Columns
W36 Steel Columns
2’ Reinforced Concrete Slab on Grade
4” Concrete Slab sitting atop Beams
Reinforced Concrete Core (Restroom, Fire Stairs, Elevator) Steel Cross-Bracing
Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
General Reading Room
Reinforced Concrete Core (Restroom, Fire Stairs, Elevator) Steel Cross-Bracing
Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
W44 Steel Columns
W36 Steel Columns
First Floor Structure
Placement of Space Frame
One-Story Columns/Beams Front Facade Columns/Beams
Continuous Columns/Walls
Multi-Purpose Room by night (Black Box)
2’ Reinforced Concrete Slab on Grade
Placement of Space Frame
One-Story Columns/Beams
Front Facade Columns/Beams
Continuous Columns/Walls
Lobby / Children’s Reading Room
Transversal Section 1 (Double Height)
Transversal Section 2 (Secluded Coves)
CEILING / ROOF DETAILS
Spherical Node
Bolt
Alumnium Pipe
W44x335 Steel Beam
Concrete Reinforcement
3/8” Glass Paneling
6” Insulated Air Gap
6” Transparent Polycarbonate Sheet
1’ Transparent Insulation Material (T.I.M.) Sheet
3/8” Glass Paneling
WALL / FLOOR DETAILS
3/8” Double Glass Pane
1” Finish Board
1.5” Gypsum Board
4” Concrete Slab Metal Decking
W36x194 Steel Beam Bolted Metal Angle Batt Insulation
HVAC Supply Duct Trail
3.5’ Suspended Cable Acoustic Ceiling Tile Metal Cross-Bracing
FOUNDATION DETAILS
8” Gravel Infill
1.5” Rigid Insulation Waterproofing Membrane
Steel-Reinforced Concrete Foundation
3’x4’ Steel-Reinforced Concrete Footing
CEILING / ROOF TRANSPARENCY
Besides the space frame, the roof is comprised of only transparent/translucent materials: glass. polycarbonate sheets, and even transparent insulation material (T.I.M.). So, although multiple layers separate the space from the open sky, plenty of natural sunlight can filter through and illuminate the building.
Space Frame
A great long-span option. Comprised of recycled aluminum, its overall light weight cuts transportation and construction energy usage down significantly. Its openness allows an abundance of natural light inside the spaces.
Double-Skinned
The roof is comprised of a 6” air gap polycarbonate and glass dual facade. flows inside at Washington Avenue expelled as warm air at Waverly naturally regulates internal temperatures.
Mechanical Ventilation
In a Forced-Air Heating/Cooling system, supply ducts in the floor and return ducts in the walls connect to a single furnace/air handler unit found in the cellar level.
Double-Skinned Roof gap separating a facade. Cool air Avenue and is Waverly Avenue. This temperatures.
The double-facade roof can also help guide rainwater into the gutter system that connects into 1 of 2 cisterns in the cellar level. This water can then be pumped back up into the building for functional purposes (toilet water, etc.)
Existing Layout
The entire rest of the building is built on top of the existing layout of the current Clinton Hill Library. This minimizes construction energy usage and costs.
Floor 3 Overlook
North Shore Historical Museum
A BIMintensive “As-Built” survey
I took measurements of Long Island’s North Shore Historical Museum and projected them into Revit, complete with plans, elevations, sections, and detailed callouts.
Typical Roof Front Awning
Detailed Callouts
Callouts include typical foundation, wall, and roof structure. They also include more specific details like awning installation, bathroom layout, and cellar columns.
