TrNguyen 's Master Degree of Architecture Portfolio

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Marketplace & Master Plan Development

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Scholar Pavilion & Detail Drawings

Page 18-31

NORTH ARLINGTON LIBRARY

Library & Master Plan Development

Page 32-43

KEYWORDS

Precedent Study

(Mixed use development)

Location: Seattle, USA

Area: 3680 sq m

Architects:The Miller Hull Partnership

Year: 2017

Park)

Location: Pier 55, Hudson river, New York, USA

Area: 1.1-hectare (11,000 sq m)

Architect: Heatherwick Studio

Landscape Architect: Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects (MNLA)

Pike

(source: millerhull.com)

Reasons to choose the project: Acting as the gateway from the heart of downtown to the waterfront, Fostering a unique community, Maintaining porosity, complementing surrounding historic buildings, Enhancing the pedestrian qualities.

Oppo R&D Headquarters (Mixed use development)

Location: Hangzhou, China

Architects: BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group

(Market)

Location: Istanbul,Turkey

Area: 320 sq m

Architects: GAD

Year: 2013

Little Island bird eye view (source: heatherwick.com)

Reasons to choose the project: Public park with the arts as an integrated component, Floating Urban park, Retention of original pier 54 piles, Unique Structure.

Oppo

(source:

Reasons to choose the project: Translates a traditional office slab with the perfect depth for access to daylight into a cylindrical courtyard building that is compact but also provides large, contiguous floor area. Design allows pedestrian to travel across the building within the interconnected public space, visual connectivity with water

Besiktas

(source: gadarchitecture.com)

Reasons to choose the project: Visual linkages, Maintain current nature of open market, Acts as an art surface and sculpture.

R & D Headquarter bird eye view

Fish Market

Place Marlket Front bird eye view

The designer does not begin with some preconceived idea. Rather, the idea is the result of careful study and observation, and the design a product of that idea.

-Paul Rand

Site Analysis

U.S.Population - 333,257,237

Texas Population - 28,995,881

Corpus Christi Population - 3,26,590

Figure 2. Population Growth, Corpus Christi (source: census reporter)

Figure 3. Population by Age Range, Corpus Christi (source: Census reporter)

Figure 1. Maps and Population data 2020 (source: census.gov)

Figure 4. History of Corpus Christi (source: wefoundourinfashere.com)

Site Analysis

Economy

Number of house hold : 1,32,204

Number of person per house hold: 2.75

Income per house hold: $57,000

Income per Capita: $27,000

Number of cars per house hold: 2

Unemployment rate: 8.4%

Poverty rate: 16.12%

Income from Tourism: 1.5B

There are three major industries in Corpus Christi such as Petrochemical, Tourism and Military.A third of jobs in the Corpus Christi area are in energy and manufacturing. Since the 1930s and the Texas oil gusher age, most of Corpus’ industry has been concentrated in refinery row, a 10-mile strip of facilities butting up against the edge of Corpus Christi Bay. 19.2 K Employees are their in this industry.

The core tourism industries together account for more than 5 percent of the area’s value-added economic activity and 8 percent of regional employment.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts estimates the population directly affiliated with Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi contributed at least $2.7 billion to the Texas economy in 2019.

Transportation

The Regional Transportation Authority was created by the people to provide quality transportation in a responsible manner consistent with its financial resources and the diverse needs of the people.

The CCRTA is the operator of public transportation in Nueces County, Texas. Twenty-eight local routes are offered, plus Six peak hour express offerings. A seasonal express route is also provided to Padre Island beaches and two year-round shuttles in Downtown Corpus Christi in Port Aransas.

Corpus Christi once had a streetcar system functioning from 1910 to 1931 and a railway station (passenger service ended in 1965).

Most people (83.7%) in Corpus Christi, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes in 2019. Port Corpus Christi is served by three Class I Railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Kansas City Southern, and Union Pacific, along with a short line and the Port’s own rail line, Corpus Christi Rail Terminal.

There are currently 3 companies providing dock less scooters in Corpus Christi. Blue Duck Express scooters and Lime scooters are about 250 and 100 scooters distributed throughout the City.

Figure 5. Ethnicity, Corpus Christi (source: Data USA)

Figure 6. Cultural Activities, Corpus Christi

The downtown area of Corpus Christi can be quite nice when viewed from your bicycle, and it can prove to be a challenge when dealing with downtown traffic.

Corpus Christi International Airport is 6 miles west of Corpus Christi, in Nueces County,Texas.

Interstate – I37, I69, U.S. 181, U.S. 77 State highways – SH 44, SH 286, SH 358 (Locally known as SPID), Park road 22, FM 624

Site analysis

CollegeorAssociatesDegree - 32.1%

HighSchoolorGED - 29%

BachelorsDegreeorHigher - 22.2%

LessthanHighSchool - 14.9%

NoSchooling - 1.8%

Figure 9. Urban Blocks

Figure 10. Pedestrian Lanes

Figure 11. Parking Areas

Figure 12. Road network

Figure 13. Sun and Wind diagram

Figure 14. Scenic Drive Route passing through site area

Figure 7. Educational Attainment (source:Town Charts)

Figure 8. Educational attainment Breakdown (source: Town Charts)

Area of intervention For master plan

North Beach

Sea District

Washington-Coles

Hillcrest

Marina Art District

Uptown

Bayshore Neighborhood

To add value to the market area and as part of sustainable design, walkable urban fabric is suggested at marina art district zone.

Major area of intervention for Market place and Recreational area will be at most active and popular T head, Peoples T Head (Marina art district)

Back ground

Each market is an intense battle of commerce, where thousands of exchanges and conversations buzz in an ad-hoc setting. Vendors hawk their goods, locals purchase their weekly vegetables, and a variety of knockoffs are sold at competing prices.These urban armatures take over the fabric of the city, sliding through streets and passages, overtaking squares, and drawing massive crowds. They transform the streetscape around them, drawing in business, and bustle.¹

Although locates close to rich agricultural lands, urban areas often lack a permanent place to provide people with fresh, locally sourced foods. One of the major goals of this project is to create a hustling public market that provides this necessary space and grows to become the heart of the city.

The introduction of a public market can bring daily activity to a downtown area and help revitalize its surrounding life.The lack of a daily cultural attraction can render a downtown area lifeless. A building that promotes sustainable environment, emphasizes healthy lifestyles, and encourages social interaction should have positive influence on peoples’ health and happiness.

In addition to the art galleries, restaurants, performing arts, and nightlife in the downtown and midtown neighborhoods, a public market will offer an array of goods and attract both locals and visitors to reinforce a lively culture.The market itself also reflects area’s diverse and exciting cultures.

Inclusion Legitimacy and Emergence- Part 1 Ariel Minelli

Despite their proximity to agricultural practices, many downtown cores lack major permanent outlets for selling local foods to the public. These areas can be improved with an urban public market that engages with the community, and showcases the local flavors.

Figure 15. Zoning Map of Corpus Christi Downtown (source: cctexas.com)

Figure 16. Map of Marina Art District (source: cctexas.com)

Peoples T Head

Lawrence T Head

Head

Master plan

Based on research and site analysis we are suggesting the development of the marina art district in three phases.

Phase 1: Background study of the Corpus Christi suggests that most of the people (83.7%) of the Corpus Christi drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes in 2019. While study of road network and pedestrian network of marina art district shows lack of pedestrian infrastructure throughout the site. In phase one we are suggesting to reconnect the Marina art district area with more walkable and bike friendly streets scape and parking facilities. Streets are identified and each block surrounded by the pedestrian friendly streets will have at least one parking block to park vehicle and grab bike. Walkable radiuses (10 minutes) are shown in the figure 17, which mention that person can commute from one node to another node in 10 minutes (safe walkable grid). Most of the area of this district are shaded in walkable circles which means people can easily commute to their destination by using the pedestrian and bike friendly facilities.

Phase 2: Site has advantage of sea walk but due to huge dull areas around that sea wall this seashore remains empty most of the time. To bring life and utilize the dull areas in phase 2 we are suggesting to redevelop the sea wall as a public space corridor.

Phase 3: In phase 3 we are suggesting to develop marina area to attract the tourists as well as the locals. Each head will be developed based on their potentials. The most popular and active People’s T head will be developed as a marketplace. Marina art district as its name itself suggest this area has lot of art potential the Lawrence T head will be developed as an Art arena which will bring more life to the area. As L head contains Yacht club and active for sport related activities. This area will be developed as a Sport arena.

Figure 17. Master plan drawing of Marina art district

Figure 20. Reference street furniture for phase 3 (source: pinterst.com)

Figure 19. Reference road section design for phase 2 (source: pinterst.com)

Figure 18. Reference road section design for phase 1 (source: pinterst.com)

Design Phrase For Market

Started with basic geometric shape, square, tried to mold and develop a surface which can be used for multiple aspects in design of market. Surface pattern also can be modified based on use and requirement of the module.

Surface Study 1

After leaving surrounding existing road on theT-head we placed our imaginary rectangular module for the market.To connect the downtown area and the marina as well as for accessibility and visual connection, module is divided into two parts from the center as shown in stage 1. Northwest of the Site contains existing restaurant buildings, to respect those buildings as well as the surroundings more open area is carved in front of restaurants at north side and at south side in front of sea stage 2.

In stage 3 both the modules are connected from the top.The module is connected to the ground from north and south end to have pedestrian access on the roof, as well as, to have visual connection with the sea more open areas are created beneath the roof structure stage 4. Entire structure is made open from ground to have visual connection to sea from any point of time stage 5. Market modules will be placed under the shade of the giant roof.

Surface Study 2

Figure 22. Development of Surface study 1

Figure 21. Market module iterations

Figure 23. Development of Surface study 2

Application of surface studies

To create a shelter which can provide shade to the market as well allows to pass through breeze and light we are using surface 2 for the roof. Depth of the square roof blocks will help to have infused light beneath instead of direct harsh sunlight. It will also reduce the use of energy to provide the artificial lights as well as cooling of heating of the space.These small blocks will provide the seating space on top throughout the surface. Both the ends will provide access to the roof from the ground. North end will provide a space to overlook the downtown area while South end will provide a space to overlook the endlessness of the sea.

Surface 1 will be used to create market modules as well as the marina facility buildings. Modules are placed such one can pass through the building without interrupting the market activities. Surface of these modules will be based on the use of the module such as for the permanent market and marina facility buildings solid surface will be used while for temporary market and seating areas gridded semi open surfaces will be used.

Figure 24. Ariel view of structure displaying Application of surface studies

Master Plan Drawing of People’s T-Head

The open courts between each market module blurs the line between interior and exterior space and allows the public to easily access and walk

through the building modules.The roof design is also an intriguing way to let light into the area. Neutral colored materials will show

case the vibrancy of the market products themselves.

Figure 25. Master plan drawing of People’sT-Head

Figure 26. Roof plan

Figure 27. Circulation diagram

Integrative Concept Diagram

Regular use of parking

Parking being used by food trucks.

Pores roof of temporary marketplace allows wind to pass through.

Porosity of roof also helps to pass through the wind from bottom as well to top. It will create barrier free area for the breeze coming from the ocean.

Rainwater run off through pedestrian lanes of roof

Water coming down from roof can be stored at bottom (staring points of the roof on both the side) and reused to maintain green areas, car wash, rest rooms etc.

Semi open roof of temporary market structure will allow partial sun light to brighten the area beneath.

The roof design is also an intriguing way to let light into the area.

Depth of the roof modules will allow infused light throughout the area.

Roof can be used while area is flooded and it can become man-made island incase of sea water level rise.

Marina facilities Modules

Marina facilities buildings are designed to provided a space to stay at the bay area. Each unit will have small cooking and dinning space, living area, sleeping area as well as huge space for rest rooms and closet. Modules are designed a way so that each module will have two separate residential units with private semi open courtyard. Semi open Courtyards will be covered with the modular roof on top which will provide light and ventilation.

Market Modules

Food can not be enjoyed if it is not easily accessible to the public. Through its interactive skin, infused air, and lively energy, this urban market will invite the public to enter and explore.The bustling activity and sensual qualities within the area will command the public’s attention from the street.

Figure 28. Drawing of Marina facilities building

Figure 29. Drawing of Market module

Figure 30. Permanent market modules are enclosed.

Figure 31. Temporary market modules are opened

REFLECTION

KEYWORDS

DESIGNER

COURSE

ARCH5671-001

Advanced

PROFESSOR

Charles Macbride

TERM

Spring 2022

Pavilion, which will provide a semi-private space for the visitors to study and still interact with the nature and the historical of the site.

Main paths that connects between dormitory and academic area at Aspen Institute.

Anderson Park

Proposed area is placed on the main paths and respecting the surrounding environments.

CAMPUS BUILDINGS

1 ASPEN MEADOWS RECEPTION CENTER Plato’s, Meadows Restaurant, Hefner Lounge, Merrill Patio

2 RESNICK-MALEK HEALTH CENTER

Bookstore and Cafe

3 DOERR-HOSIER CENTER McNulty, Kaufman, Catto, Resnick Gallery, Isaacson Room, Murdock Lounge

4 KRESGE BUILDING

Hines

5 PAEPCKE MEMORIAL BUILDING Auditorium, Gallery, Library

6 KOCH BUILDING Booz Allen Hamilton, Lauder, Stranahan-VR

7 GREENWALK PAVILION

8 HARRIS HALL

9 BOETTCHER SEMINAR BUILDING

10 ASPEN CENTER FOR PHYSICS

11 CALAWAY TENNIS CENTER

Proposed building site is located at the starting slope of a topography.

Water flow around the proposed building site, which will help to exit the rain water from the building.

Tectonic Path Statement

Tectonics in design is defined as “the science or art of construction, both in relation to use and artistic design.”

In this design, the tectonic is about how to construct a big span of cantilever with minimum ground support and allow a roof plate to free-form along with the structure system. Started with a single rib structure and use as a parti to form a design concept and open atmosphere within the series of ribs system.

Phrase 1

Phrase 4

Phrase 5

Phrase 2

Phrase 3

Scholar Room 2

Scholar Room 3

Scholar Room 1 Main entrance of the pavilion is located on the first floor, and it connects with the main path of the institute’s campus.

Scholar Room 4

Administration Room Storage

Fire Riser

Scholar Room 5

Scholar Room 6

Scholar Room 7

Scholar Room 8

Scholar Room 9

Scholar Room 10

Man Bathroom

Woman Bathroom

Mechanical Room

Computer Room

Library / Reading Room

Conference Room

Basement will have an additional entrance to let visitor to integrate with the outside environment and a direct access path toward the river below the hill.

Basement Floor Plan

Tabulation and Egress Path

Building Sections

Structures and Window Diagram

Gladding Layer

Secondary Beam

Primary Beam

Difference in opacity in glass panels from top to bottom of the gladding systems allows visitor to enjoy the view from the inside the building and have some level of light control and glare reduction from the sun.

Main Structure Ribs (Column)

The ribs act as columns and main structure of the building. Primary and secondary beam are supporting the long span of mullions of the free-form gladding system.

Section Detail

Precast concrete base will be connected at the site for all the main structure rib system.

DRAINAGE GRILLE CONNECT TO DRAIN SYSTEM

BAR GRILLE SUPPORT CLIPS WITH ANCHOR BOLT TO CONCRETE SLAB FILTER

4" CONCRETE TOPPING SLAB

ANEMOSTAT GRILLE

CONT. NEOPRENE FOR SOUND ATTENUATION

BAR GRILLE SUPPORT CLIPS WITH ANCHOR BOLT TO CONCRETE SLAB

4" CONCRETE TOPPING SLAB

3" GLAZING COLORED SILICONE SEAL STEEL PLATE

8" ANCHOR BOLT

W.P. MEMBRANE, SEAL ALL EDGE

CONCRETE SLAB

W.P. MEMBRANE

3" INSTULATION(R-15)

4" CONCRETE TOPPING WASHED BRAVEL BASE

Double glazing are provided to reduce heat loss in half due to the insulating air space between the glass layers.

Using 4” concrete topping on top of concrete slabs and allowing mechanical to operate and heating floor with hydronic radiant heating.

OUTSIDE CONCRETE SLAB

INSIDE CONCRETE SLAB

1 PRECAST CONCRETE RIB STRUCTURE

2 EXTERIOR CONCRETE WALL

3 DRAINAGE GRILLE/ DRAINAGE SYSTEM

4 EXTERIOR GLASS CURTAIN WALL

5 ANEMOSTAT GRILLE/ H/VAC SYSTEM

6 INTERIOR GLASS CURTAIN WALL

NORTH ARLINGTON LIBRARY

KEYWORDS

North

PROJECT

North Arlington Library

DESIGNER

Trong Nguyen

COURSE

ARCH5672-001

Advanced Design Studio

PROFESSOR

Stephen Knowles

TERM

Fall 2022

Arlington Library allows you to learn and able to bring your idea to life with woodshop facilities, computer room, technology labs along with class instructions.

Precedent Study The National Library of Israel

The National Library project aspires to be a cultural and a sustainable landmark, and seeks

Contribute towards exceptional quality of indoor environment

Contribute towards health of users

Reduce operation costs by saving energy, water and material

Reading room is the largest space and most occupied within the library. Providing nature light and open space to let reader to feel open and connect to the environment and the people around them.

Save natural resources of the state of Israel

Facade relationship with surrounding site.

Sun-path condition of this project is similar with the condition of the site in Arlington,Texas

provide sunshade for important area, and allow having big opening to allow visitor to enjoy the view to outside area.

North East

South West

Site Analysis

Site Location

High Traffic

Low Traffic

Commercial Building Stadiums

Church and Goverment Building

Public Parks

Site locations is given at a proposing development area which is located on with one of the busiest street that connect the residential area to the stadium arenas in Arlington, Texas.

At the development area, there will be a proposing public park with underground parking for new proposing high-rise buildings for office and residential.

The sun path will be at the South direction and the highest tempature in the day will be from 2-4:00 PM. Winds are mostly coming from the South and South-East direction all year long

Within two given possible site for the library, building in site number 1 will get least amount of facade that will gain heat from the sun from the South side and able to use the new proposing high-rise as a shade for the afternoon sunlight from the West.

Because the site is longitudinal so the longest side of the building will be facing the south direction and will gain a lot of heat from the sun in the afternoon.

Both buildings have full visibility from these adjacent towers located next to the park but the street at the site will make a disconnection from the site 2 to the public park, while the building in site number 1 will allow visitor to be connected with the nature from the Library.

Building in site number 1 will be more visible to visitor from the high-way and it is easier to attract people to the site than building in site number 2.

Site 1

Site 2

The library is the place of freedom, where we can chose of what to learn, to read, and to be ourself.

The library is the same as our own house, where we can feel comfortable to imagine and to create extraordinary ideas.

Treating the adjacent park as the front yard of the library, where we can gather and enjoy social life.

By using a framed concrete fence wall to create an isolated backyard that allow us to concentrate on our study.

Building Elevations

East Elevation

West Elevation