Part 1/2 Teia Kilian Portfolio | Architecture

SELECTED WORKS TEIA KILIAN | STUDENT OF ARCHITECTURE & ART 2020-2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: ALL WORK SHOWN WAS CREATED BY TEIA KILIAN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

ACADEMIC 01

Atlas F Missile Silo: Research & Addition

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KCAI DoARCH

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Technology Rehabilitation Center

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The Chamber

PROFESSIONAL 05

Band Practice Center: The Music Box

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Joslyn Art Museum

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Omaha Central Library

STUDY ABROAD: SPAIN 08

Model Making Workshop in Liencres

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Sketches in Barcelona

FURNITURE & ART 10

Furniture

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Other Works

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ATLAS F MISSILE SILO: RESEARCH & ICE DRILLING RESEARCH FACILITY

Seward, NE & Beverly, NE In collaboration with Ella Rawlings, Jenda Simonsen, Callahan Weeks Associate Professor Brian Kelly, Fall 2023 4 weeks

This year’s studio project is an ice drilling research facility within a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo. Th during the wake of the Cold War. The studio uses LiDAR, a remote sensing method that bounces lasers off surfa Last semester’s studio was tasked with utilizing LiDAR alongside a visualization company to record the Atlas F NE, Beverly, KS, and Wilson KS. This semester, the studio is tasked with analyzing the models. Using a software our group experimented with visualization that would best communicate the point cloud models. We cond research, then proposed an addition: an ice drilling research facility housed within the decommissioned mis

EXISTING SITE COMPARISON Beverly, KS & Seward, NE

EXISTING & PROPOSED COMPARISON Seward, NE

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EXISTING SITES Orange: Beverly, KS | Blue: Seward, NE

PROPOSED BUILDING Ice Drilling Research & Testing Facility

We started this semester by comparing the point cloud models of three different sites: Beverley, KS, Seward, NE, and Wilson, NE. This comparison allowed us to see discrepancies in construction, site characteristics, and use.

By comparing the existing Seward site to our proposed building, we can evaluate the accuracy of our model, changes in topography, and experiment with new representation techniques.

SILO WATER LEVELS The missile silos are constantly facing the issue of water, as the water from the water table leaks through the structure.

By comparing the sites, we are able to see how much water is in each silo. Beverly, for instance, was pumped and has no water. Seward, in blue, is filled with water to about 60% capacity.

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hese silos were created aces to record 3D space.

F Missile Silos in Seward, e called Cloud Compare, ducted site analysis and ssile silo in Seward, NE.

EXISTING LAUNCH CONTROL CENTER Wilson, NE The launch control center is where the missileers slept, worked, and ate. They usually worked in 24 hour shifts, 4 at a time.

The floors were suspended from the walls and central column in the case of an accidental blast. Throughout the entry corridor are blast doors, round in shape and made of thick steel. The corridor has a sharp 90 degree turn to stop any blast from reaching the entry.

03 VERTICAL CIRCULATION

01 ENTRY CORRIDOR

02 LAUNCH CONTROL CENTER (LCC)

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SITE ANALYSIS; CIRCULATION DIAGRAM 40°53’43.02”N, 97°41’7.96”W

01 ENTRY Entry circulates down to main stairwell.

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02 Blast Doors

03 LCC Column

04 Silo

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03 LCC COLUMN The column within the Launch control center hig relationship. The floors were suspended by the ceili Given the amount of technology on the floors, in floors would move independently, mitigating dama

02 BLAST DOORS Blast doors are curved with interlocked mechanism to itgate blast damange in the case of an misfire.

ghlights the floor and wall ing and building envelope. the event of shaking, the age.

04 SILO The silo is 180’ deep. Due to water table complications and abdanonment of the silo, the York silo was filled about 3/4 of the way with water.

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01 NORTH ELEVATION

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ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS In order to better understand and communicate the silo’s components, we created orthographic drawings from the LiDAR scan using Cloud Compare, Illustrator, & Photoshop.

SILO DOORS

MISSILE SILO

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

UTILITY TUBE

LAUNCH CONTROL CENTER

ESCAPE HATCH

MAIN ENTRY/ STAIR

02 EAST ELEVATION

WILSON, KS SITE PLAN 02 01

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POINT CLOUD COMPARISON SEWARD, NE; BEVERLY, KS

WATER LEVEL

MISALIGNMENT

BEVERLY & WILSON

SEWARD & BEVERLY

SEWARD & WILSON

TOPOGRAPHY

ANALYSIS Three sites, Beverly, KS; Wilson KS; and Seward, NE were compared to one another. The discrepancies between sites are documented above.

The construction of these missile silos was extremely quick. They are intended to be the exact same, but there are minor alignment discrepancies. If we assume the alignment point is the silo, the LCC entrance in all 3 sites is slightly misaligned. The water level within the Silo is noted in all three sites.

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BEVERLY SITE HAS MORE DRAMATIC TOPOGRAPHY CHANGE, EVENTUALLY ALIGNING WITH SEWARD AS ONE WALKS CLOSER TO THE SILO

SLIGHT SHIFT IN ALIGNMENT SEWARD WAREHOUSE BEVERLY VEGETATION

AIR INTAKE CLOSED BEVERLY SILO DOORS, CONCRETE TOP IS WALKABLE

SEWARD TRUCKS ON SITE. LITTLE ACTIVITY ON BEVERLY

SEWARD LCC IN DISARRAY

G E POINT DENSITY

SEWARD’S WATER LEVEL, IN COMPARISON WITH EMPTY (BEVERLY) SILO

BEVERLY AND SEWARD VARY IN THEIR ALIGNMENT. DUE TO BOTH OF THEIR POINT CLOUD DENSITIES, THIS MISALIGNMENT IS EASIER TO SEE.

BEVERLY AND SEWARD DISARRAY THE BOTTOM OF BEVERLY SILO DOES NOT CONTAIN WATER AND IS FULL OF STEEL IN DISARRAY. SEWARD’S LCC STRUCTURE IS

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ATLAS F MISSILE SILO: RESEARCH & ICE DRILLING RESEARCH FACILITY

Seward, NE

In collaboration with Olivia Hordvik-Chaussee, Jordan McLaughlin, Elizabeth Pernicek Associate Professor Brian Kelly, Fall 2023 13 weeks

This semester’s studio was tasked with proposing an ice drilling research facility within an Atlas F Missile research facility will work towards combating climate change. Our proposal integrates these seemingly change and Cold War era defense architecture into a cohesive narrative that educates, facilitates, and ser future. The proposed building exposes the Cold War structure in a sensitive and intimate way, encouraging r

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e silo in Seward, NE. The polar narratives: climate rves as a catalyst for the reflection and interaction.

SKYLIGHT/CEILING STUDIES Preliminary Sketchs & Models

CEILING CONDITIONS

SKYLIGHT/CEILING STUDIES Sketches By putting the exhibition spaces underground, we are presented with the opportunity to control and manipulate natural light. We created a series of models to study the way in which different geometry impacts the space.

CEILING CONDITIONS

MID REVIEW MASSING MODEL Study Models During mid review, we presented an iteration that focused heavily on site, void, and concept. We created a GIF of the construction of this model, helping to communicate the layers in our project.

Mid Review Massing Model

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SITE PLAN 5’

VOID

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RETENTION PONDS/PATHS

MARKERS

SKYLIGHTS

CONCEPTUAL LAYERS Above, Below, Surface

LANDSCAPE Surface Layer

Layering has been a key part in building a comprehensive design for this project. There are 3 layers: above, below, and surface. Following the landscape and conceptual model of a cemetery, we integrated objects within the landscape that act as a connection between the below and above layer.

By following the landscape model an cemetery provided us with modular el building below.

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We manipulated the topography and displayed portions of the underground underground drainage paths to help b

VOID Void connects the entry pathway to the below ground entry.

nd organization of a cemetery, we were able to create a stronger connection from below to above and to the user. The lements to use on site which marked important spaces below (markers). These markers also brought light down into the

created “cuts” in the landscape to bring light down into the space. Voids were used for circulation and egress. They also d building to above. Retention ponds and paths were to manage storm water drainage on site. We exposed some of the bound occupiable space on site.

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ICE DRILLING RESEARCH EXHIBITION Drilling research exhibition showcases the ongoing work at the facility. An integral part of the drilling mechanics is showcased in the center of the exhibition space.

VOID: SILO EXPERIENCE

MAIN ENTRY The Drilling research exhibition is one of the two rooms directly off of the lobby, allowing the user experience to be shaped through a lens of either Cold War or Climate Change.

ICE DRILLING & RESEARCH EXHIBITION

UNDERGROUND LAYER Layered Plan

With the distinct narratives of Cold War and Ice Drilling Research for climate change, we recognized the importance of p multiple ways in which one could experience these narratives. The exhibitions spaces (below ground) are about educa learning. Below ground reflected a non-linear circulation structure. We took program boxes and rotated them off-kilter, alm there was a disruptance underground that shook the rooms.

Above ground is about reflection and connection, therefore a more linear path with branching spaces.

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DRILLING RESEARCH EXHIBITION

ng research exhibition showcases the ongoing work at the ty. An integral part of the drilling mechanics is showcased e center of the exhibition space.

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RESTORATION: LCC

MARKER SKYLIGHTS- DETAIL

POINT CLOUD RENDERS Jellyfish Technique

RESTORATION: LCC

Point clouds continued to play a large role in our process. We converted the digital model of our building into points to combine with the site model of the silo in Seward, NE. In addition to being able to compare our addition to the original components in the Seward site, we placed components of our building into our renders to communicate underground or above ground elements.

ICE COLUMN

providing ation and most like

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VOID RENDER

STAIRS FLOORS ICE CORE 150’ controlled ice core.

Every 20’ are floors to allow for access to the core.

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A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE NEW AND EXISTING Existing and Research Addition (Above Layer)

Throughout the building, the old and new are in consta in presented to the user in a sensitive and intimate way and interaction. The Void Space is the optimal place to e as it excavates around the silo and LCC.

ICE COLUMN

ICE COLUMN PLAN Engineer’s plan outlined a 150’ ice column and floors spaced every 20’ in the silo. The floors are accessible by spiral stair or elevator within the silo opening.

SILO BOTTOM

SPIRAL STAIR

ELEVATOR

EXHIBITION LEVEL VOID Allows for intimacy between the user and existing structures. The LCC stair pokes out of the void, directly across from the excavated silo.

ENTRY TO VOID

ENTRY TO THE VOID Entrances into the voids are walls that peel from the void form, acting as wayfinding.

ant dialogue. The existing y, encouraging reflection experience this dialogue,

NEW AND EXISTING DIAGRAM Underground/Point Cloud: Blue Above ground/Addition: Yellow

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JELLYFISH MODEL Physical Model

MASSIN Physical

Using 8 section cuts of our building and existing structures, we created a model that is transparent, allowing for visual connection through all parts of the model.

Looking material Transpar emphas

Linework was etching onto acrylic panels. The panels are placed together and hold in place using wood and butterfly screws.

The model was inspired by drawings by Daniel Castor.

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NG MODEL l Model

to represent and emphasis parts of our building through different physical ls, we chose a monochrome color palette. The roof and walls are textured. rent elements glow. Through the model, form and site composition is sized.

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NEW AND OLD COMPARISON Existing and Proposed Building

The proposed building will interact with the exi Center in a respectful way. This is displayed throug but especially in the void space. Parts of the LCC in the void space, an excavated 15’ tall box.

ISO SECTION

WORMS EYE VIEW: Plan

POINT CLOUD COMPARISON Existing Seward Point Cloud & Proposed Building Model By comparing our model to the existing Seward site and silo, we can better understand the topography, building, and renovation changes. We can also more clearly diagram the building in relation to the existing Silo and Launch Control Center (LCC).

ISOMETRIC

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BLUE: Proposed Building ORANGE: Existing Seward Model

isting Silo and Launch Control ghout the exhibition experience, stair and the silo are presented

SILO ELEVATION Water level comparison PROPOSED BUILDING

Due to the water in the existing silo, the scans were not able to capture the bottom of the silo. The blue model is the proposed addition with a renovated silo. Pictured is the silo without water, ice column, and circulation. Orange is the Seward silo, with water, as it is today.

EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY (ORANGE)

VOID Silo Experience ICE DRILLING TESTING: ICE COLUMN

Voids are strategically placed around the site.

The main void, a large box around the silo, aims to activate senses to better connect with the Cold War facility. Excavated 15 feet around the silo, users are able to touch the walls.

CIRCULATION

EXISTING SILO

SILO ELEVATION

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KCAI ARCHITECTURE BUILDING PROPOSAL 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 In collaboration with Chloe Martinez & Joseph Miller Professor Dr. Peter Olshavsky, Spring 2023 9 weeks The Kansas City of Art Institute (KCAI) currently does not have an Architecture program. The studio was tasked with proposing a new architecture building and curriculum for KCAI. Our site was located behind the school’s painting building, adjacent to a number of culturally significant art museums, and across from a large park. Our proposed building addresses physical and conceptual challenges, such as the site’s poor drainage and reflection on the future of architectural education. Our proposed program requires courses on sustainability, culminating in their final year with a research studio. The proposed architecture facility acts as a learning model for students, as it achieves the sustainability standards that are being taught.

MATERIAL ANALYSIS Terracotta Baguette Previous iterations reflected a need for transparency, which we had tried to solve by punched openings. In the final design, we combined sun concerns and a need for transparency into one solution.

PATTERNING Interior program and circulation dictated spacing and patterning.

DEPTH ANALYSIS

PERMEABILITY

Spacing and depth retrieved from Spec sheet. Applied to building according to interior space’s needs.

Sketch shows an early idea where we start to think about transparency and permeability in the building form. This transparency would connect indoors to outdoors.

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CHANNEL GLASS The inside of the courtyard is channel glass, illuminating the heart of the building.

TERRACOTTA Terracotta Baguette sun shading system ASHCRETE Sustainable alternative to traditional concrete.

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TERRACOTTA DEPTH

Each prototype is studied within a 20’x26’ room. Based on the sun angles, horizontal fins are the most successful in blocking sun. The following prototypes are tested based on different densities of the horizontal fins and overhang depth to get optimal shading for the space.

TYPE 01: SOUTH FACADE COVER

TYPE 02: SOUTH FACADE “WINDOWS”

TYPE 03: NORTH FACADE

6” TERRACOTTA OVERHANG ELEMENT 1’ SPACING

1’ TERRACOTTA OVERHANG ELEMENT 1’-6” SPACING

6” TERRACOTTA OVERHANG ELEMENT 2’ SPACING

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DENSITY 2 DENSITY 2 DENSITY 2 BLOCKS AVERAGE OF SUN BLOCKS AMOUNT OF SUN BLOCKS AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AMOUNT SUN AVERAGE

DENSITY 1 DENSITY 1 DENSITY 1 BLOCKS NOON SUNONLY NO ON SUNCIRCULATION BLOCKS ONLY ON CIRCULATION BLOCKS NO SUNONLY CIRCULATION AREAS/NON PROGRAM AREAS/NON PROGRAM AREAS/NON PROGRAM

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DENSITY 3 DENSITY 3 DENSITY 3 THE ONLY MOST SUNONLY ON SUN“WINDOW” BLOCKS THE MOST ONLY ON “WINDOW” BLOCKS THEBLOCKS MOST SUNON “WINDOW” AREAS AREAS AREAS

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DENSITY 02: OFFICES/STUDIO

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DENSITY 03: VISUAL CONNECTIONS

SUN ANALYSIS Using Climate Studio, we studied the envelope of our building and the level of fenestration needed for optimal working environments. We chose a Terracotta baguette sun shading system to address sun concerns.

L5 60’

L5 60’

L5 60’

L4 45’

L4 45’

L4 45’

L3 30’

L3 30’

L3 30’

L2 12’

L2 12’

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FACADE STUDY STUDY FACADE STUDY FACADE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN NTS

CONTINUITY & PERMEABILITY The studios are situated on the southern side, but protected from sun via the baguette system. The materials on the exterior of the building are carried inside to act as way finding, but also to connect to the outdoor courtyards. The studios are placed along the south side for views out onto the park and museums.

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01 EAST VIEW

GLOWING FROM WITHIN Channel glass is wrapped around the inside of the West and East courtyard. The courtyard spaces and public library space glow from within, illuminating the spirit of the students, staff, and their work.

DAYTIME 02 WEST COURTYARD

03 STUDIO SPACES In collaboration with Chloe Martinez

NIGHTTIME

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TECHNOLOGY REHAB CENTER

Null Island In collaboration with Rhiannon Strazdas Professor Dr. Peter Olshavsky, Spring 2023 4 weeks This technology rehabilitation center welcomes those who struggle with addiction to technology, consumed by alternative, virtual, and social realities. The center will facilitate self awareness by activating the five sense though materiality, landscape and interactive spaces. Activation of the five senses revolve around a theme of playfulness.

PATHWAY TO FRONT ENTRANCE

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ACTIVATING THE SENSES Touch Through intimate zones, we could further ground users by activating the senses.

PLAYFULNESS Form & Landscape The rehab center recalls a sense of childhood like playfulness.

ADJACENCIES Accessibility Location of all recreational and healing spaces should be prioritized.

01 VOLUME

02 BREAK

03 PINCH

Build-able volume.

Program boxes are separated based on living and working.

Program boxes are connected.

04 BRANCH

05 TAPER

06 PULL

Form branches to create more intimate zones.

Ends taper to direct views.

Roof lines pull and push to create dynamic multistory spaces.

ROOF STUDIES The roof study models are a product of experimentation with manipulating the iconic A frame. The A frame is a symbol of residential architecture, or home.

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ROOF STUDY MODELS Multi-height roof. The lower roof allows for lobby and recreation areas, the higher roof for living.

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FORM FINDING The form branches out onto the landscape in order to focus views and provide for intimate interior zones. The building form recalls familiar motifs like the A frame.

DSCAPE

ontrast against the angular the landscape takes a more ed and playful approach. ors can walk around the eographed landscape.

gardens propose another of space to connect with elf. Visitors can participate community gardening, or rience the gardens on walks.

SITE CIRCULATION

FENESTRATION Sporadic punched openings offer a more playful feel in the building facade.

ACTIVATING THE SENSES

01 INDOOR COURTYARDS Activating Senses: Smell, Sight

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03 ART STUDIO Activating Senses: Touch, Vision

GROUND FLOOR PLAN NTS RAMMED EARTH & LANDSCAPE Activating Senses: Touch, Sight, Smell, Taste, Hearing

01 LOBBY 02 LOUNGE 03 ART STUDIO 04 MECHANICAL

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05 KITCHEN 06 DINING 07 PANTRY/KITCHEN 08 OPEN WORK STATIONS

09 PRIVATE WORK STATIONS 10 THERAPY LOBBY 11 THERAPY ROOMS 12 CONFERENCE ROOM

01 YOGA GARDEN

02 LOUNGE INTERIOR COURTYARD

MAKING SPACE FOR WELLNESS The technology rehabilitation center creates a space for healing and reconnection through activation of the 5 senses. This is achieved through materiality, form, and recreational spaces.

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THE CHAMBER

Arcanum Island In collaboration with Issac Alverado, Emily Lorius, Gabe Logan Lecturer Adam Wiese & Nate Gieselman, Fall 2022 9 weeks

This studio focused heavily on narrative based design, allowing the nature of chance to shape site location and building characteristics. The studio began by throwing objects onto a map. The location of these objects was a starting point for our narrative. By random, we were given a climate zone (tropical), from which we shaped our story: scientists discovered site disruption on Arcanum Island, prompting them to explore. They visited the site, discovering 3 objects: a fish tank, dock, and communication tower. There were signs of human interference and destruction around the island. After testing, the scientists found that the root of the disruption was imbalance within the island’s black and white water. Black and white water is common in the Amazon, or other tropical sites.

Dead Plant Zones

Animal Safe Zones Black Water Lab

BLACK WATER

White Water Lab

Secondary Labs & Living

Dead Plant Zones

WHITE WATER

Animal Safe Zones

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PRELIMINARY EXPLORATIONS FORM EXPLORATIONS In this project, form and concept iterations were emphasized. We iterated on form and ways in which the scientist and visitors could interact with the research.

Throughout our form explorations, water was at the center. This exploration focused on bringing the water through the building above ground.

LABS Branching labs that interact with the water.

PRELIMINARY EXPLORATIONS In this phase of the process, we started to think about displaying the water. This iteration funnels the water into the center of the building.

PRELIMINARY EXPLORATIONS This iteration is what our final building was based off. Using the core of the building to display and house the mixing chamber, the support and lab programs revolve around it.

NARRATIVE TIMELINE Traveling through Arcanum Island

DISCOVERY

MAPPING Mapping was used to analyze ecologies and animal movement patterns on the island. We let this inform the siting of our building. The map below tracks the scientist’s initial journey.

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- Hadzard Zone/Flood Zone - Habitat - Safe Areas

Rainforest Floor

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STUDY RAINFOREST FLOOR AND PLANTS

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SAILING The scientist sailed into the island on a small boat.

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STUDY WHITE WATER IN THE SMALL RIVER

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Canopy STUDY ANIMALS

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Animal Study

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DISCOVERY TESTING & GATHERING

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OBJECT 03 Communications tower

DESTRUCTION: THE FIRE At the end of their journey, the scientist looked over the mountain at a desecrated landscape.

CORE The core houses and displays the mixing chamber and support labs. Central to the building, other programs and circulation paths radiate off the core.

CORE Mixing Chamber

Double layered bamboo facade, mul research facility.

SUPPORTING LABS & LIV Supporting labs assist Housing is above the se and visiting researchers

Core Mixing Chamber

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White Water Lab

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WHITE WATER LAB Research Lab Labs are placed directly over respected water locations, allowing for samples to be automatically collected and processed through the building.

SUBMERGED LAB Research Lab BLACK WATER

SUBMERGED LAB Research Lab Lab submerged within the water for better and more interactive testing conditions.

WALKWAY Circulation Walkway facilitates connection with the research and it’s surrounding context.

VING research into the site’s environmental issues. econdary labs, providing a place for permanent s to stay.

Secondary Labs & Living

LAB & MIXING CHAMBER The White Water lab is located over the white water, and black water lab submerged within the black water. The labs are able to directly retrieve the water from below. Labs are connected to the Core mixing chamber via underground pipes, testing the effects of mixing black and white water.

White Water Lab

Core Mixing Chamber

TRANSPARENT WOOD Glass alternative

WOOD CLT

CONCRETE Structure

BAMBOO Locally sourced

White Water Lab

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MATERIALS When the scientist first arrived on site, the island was disturbed and the ecology was suffering. Recognizing the importance of touching the earth lightly, we proposed a temporary research facility. By using locally sourced and sustainable materials, the building will become one with the earth after the researchers have left. In about 20 years time, the existing structure can be reclaimed by wildlife.

BAMBOO DENSITY DIAGRAM Living & Private Program

Labs

Offices

Circulation/Recreation

BAMBOO DENSITY A double layered facade, bamboo and CLT, blend interior and exterior. In the core, the bamboo is brought out from the structure, allowing for circulation in between the facade. The density of the bamboo elements are dictated by the interior program, fluctuating in spacing to allow for more privacy or transparency.