YES2021 - Architecture - Comprehensive Design Studio - 3/5 (Stuhlmiller)

SYNTHESIZING ECOLOGIES KUNSTHALLE MAP MUSEUM

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

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SHIFT Judy Liu and Ioana Palade

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projectreGEN Melissa Amodeo and Angelina Caixeiro

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CANVAS Abir Birani and Rica Migrino

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OVERLOAD Thomas Perl and Stephen Wilks

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AN ATLAS OF EXPERIENCE Carter McHugh and Samuel Baril

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UP LINK Esther Ephraim-Osunde and Natalie Sandelli

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UNITIING DUALITIES Obinna Ekezie and Miriam Navarrete

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

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STUDIO INTRODUCTION The Comprehensive Studio provides a design exercise in which students explore design development and resolution at several scales - from concept to construction detail. The Comprehensive studio project explores an integrated design process in a cross disciplinary environment – including architectural design, environmental control systems, structural engineering, sustainable systems integration, and building envelope resolution.

The Kunsthalle Map Museum challenges students to leverage the full scope of an integrated design practice to critically investigate the performance of architecture practice within the urban context. The students’ conceptualization of the project’s cultural significance, civic influence, and urban response is foundational to their research. This research, in turn, yields innovative approaches to realizing a unique expression of architecture.

This Studio document presents summative content of the six project executed during the Kunsthalle Map Museum Comprehensive Studio.

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

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SHIFT Judy Liu and Ioana Palade

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

SHIFT Comprehensive Studio - EVDA 682.04 Judy Liu | Ioana Palade Keir Stulhmiller

Site interior : View from level 2 catwalk looking southwest through the site

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Embodying the dynamic, diffcult to grasp, multi-faceted world of big tech and data, Shift is an architecture which plays on those characteristic to support and completement a collaborative, research-based program. Shift occurs on a currently empty site in the west of Calgary’s downtown core, across the street from Contemporary Calgary, Mewata Armoury, Kerby Center, and backing onto high-density residential towers. The methodology behind Shift’s architectural expression is derived from the understanding of typologies across various forms of networks. The human level, embodying the behaviour of other “human” networks such as trail and bus systems, is a driving force in the architecture, providing the logic and spatial characteristics of lounges, cafe, and other people-centric interaction spaces. Shift’s data spaces, in contrast, are driven by the lofty and direct nature of the data netowkrs found in the world today. Slicing through the architecture, the connections between spaces that focus on data collection, research, and information sciences, are direct and angular, offering efficiency and speed above all. Lastly, the operational spaces and systems are modelled after the typology found in worldly examples of support networks-- in our case, pipelines and transmission lines.

Using horizontal and vertical connections that subvert and occupy auxiliary corners of our architecture, they embody the linear bus typology. Shift moderates its complex site through its carefully considered massing and bold interface with the ground plane, sinking its circulatory and occupiable spaces well below grade. Informed by human networks on the site scale, it sets the preliminary understanding of our human connections from which it builds. In doing so, it further plays with the perception conditions we aim to accentuate, as well as allowing important interior daylighting conditions. These conditions are further supported by the employment of multiple glazing planes, carefully designed masonry cladding, and structural systems that together, manifest the concept in whole. Technical considertion, while inherently important to the operability and function of the program spaces and architecture as a whole, are considered in tandem with and influenced exensively by the concept, the architectural expression of Shift. Ensuring that all systems work with and towards the hollistic final whole enables Shift to operate to the same end on every level and aspect.

Ultimately, Shift is a program-centeric work of architecture that nods to the complexity in data relationships humans are exposed and subject to in this modern world, while offering a solace and an opportunity to alter the parasitic path we are on. Using bold and unapologetic moves to express and exaggerate its understanding of this dynamic, Shift ensures its final form is hollistic and well-considered in every aspect.

PHASE 1

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Conceptual Human Program : 1st degree programming in conceptual connectivity form

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Conceptual Operations Program : 2nd degree programming in conceptual connectivity form

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Conceptual Data Program : 3rd degree programming in conceptual connectivity form

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

Program in Context : visualization of program spaces within the architecture

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

Program in Context : visualization of program spaces within the architecture

SITE ANALYSIS - CONCEPTUAL SITE DIAGRAM

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HUMA N CI RCUL AT I ON

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT STATEMENT

SHIFT mobilizes existing network patterns to address the subversive nature of the tech industry by challenging a new dynamic of public involvement.

Through spatially SHIFTing the architecture to establish connections and allow for transparency, a new and deeper dynamism between technology and the subjected popluation is generated.

Experiential collage: an abudance of conceptual tones and experiences found throughout the architecture

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL DIAGRAM

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Concptual Section : logitudinal connections across site and floor levels.

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Concptual Section : latitudinal connections across site and floor levels.

PHASE 2

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 CONTENT

Massing Strategy : understanding the massing influences and process

SITE PLAN 1:400

Siteplan : Important architecture - immediate site access and visual connections

URBAN SITE SECTIONS (2)

Urban Sections : Understanding the important connections between the architecture and the urban fabric

BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL

Conceptual Structure : Primary, Secondary, Teritiary systems in context

BUILDING SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABILITY

Primary Environmental Controls : Passive Systems and considerations

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL (MECHANICAL AND ETCETERA)

Active Systems : GSHP and hydronic radiant panel (water to water) preliminary concept diagram

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

Life Safety Diagram : understanding the crucial technical aspects of the architecture

FLOOR PLANS

Preliminary Floorplan : Above Ground

FLOOR PLANS

Preliminary Floorplan : Below Grade

FLOOR PLANS

Preliminary Floorplan : Below Grade - Parking

SECTIONS (2)

Secrions : Longitudinal and Latitudinal buildings sections in contextually approrpiate material undersatnding juxtaposed with line drawing

ELEVATIONS

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AXONOMETRIC BUILDING DRAWINGS (OR 1:100 MODEL)

Tectonic Axo : Envelope and structure in exploded diagram format to understand components

IMAGES

Renders : understanding envelope and structure in situ

PHASE 3

TECTONIC AXONOMETRIC (RENDERED)

Tectonic Axonometric : shown in various forms from a forced angle to depict waffle sturcutre below roof

TECTONIC DETAIL AXONOMETRIC DRAWING (OR 1:20 MODEL)

Exploded Assembly : Envelope details in exploded axonometric for better understanding of components

EXPLODED FACADE ASSEMBLY AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

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WALL SECTION

Wall Sections : WS1 & WS2 Depicting different roof and foundation eleveations between cores.

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

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SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Details : Typical S2 detail (slope to interior) + Glazing to structural rib

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Details : Typical tension rod detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Details : Typical S1 Detail (slope to exterior) + typical wall detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail 3: Typical exterior foundation detail

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Solar Penetration : Important analysis for daylighting and diffuse lighting understanding, as well as DSF location

PHASE 4

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans : Level 2

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans : Level 1, Ground

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans : Lower Level 1, underground

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans :Lower Level 2, underground

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans : Lower Level 3, underground

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Floorplans : Lower Level 3, underground

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Details:

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

Program Diagramming

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Active Mechanical Systems : Revised implemetation to include water-air ventilation system with cast-in-slab ductwork

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Active Mechanical Systems : Revised implemetation to include water-air ventilation system with cast-in-slab ductwork

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Mechanical Systems : Example schematic RCP (east core) to address lighting, pipework and additional details

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Complete Environmental systems: Understanding passive and active systems’ operation and impact on the architecture in-situ

SCREENING CONDITIONS

Screening Conditions in perspective : result of systems working in unison to create conceptual maifestation through experienced conditions

SCREENING CONDITIONS

Screening Conditions Vignettes : a closer look at the conditions experienced in previous render

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

RENDERS

EAST ENTRY - LRT

RENDERS

WEST ENTRY

RENDERS

EXTERIOR EXHIBITION

RENDERS

NORTH CORE LABORATORY

RENDERS

PARKING LEVEL LOOKING UPWARDS

RENDERS

SOUTH CORE SEMINAR

RENDERS

WEST ENTRY

RENDERS

WEST CORE ATRIUM

RENDERS

WEST CORE CAFE

RENDERS

EAST CORE BREAK ROOM

RENDERS

WEST ENTRY LOOKING DOWN AT EXTERIOR EXHIBITION

RENDERS

WEST CORE : GRAND STAIR + CAFE + ATRIUM

PROJECT LESSONS This comprehensive studio was immensely helpful in aiding the refinement of humanizing and occupying the archtiecture we created. Moreover, the development of details aidded in developing a more wholesome understanding of our required considerations within wall structures. Structurally, this studio in tandem with Structures II proved to be very valuable as far as gaining a sense of loads, dimentionality, rules of thumb, understanding limits and possibilities, and integration. Perhaps most importantly, this studio taught us the importance of, and fundamental skillset required to, integrate all components of an architecture tocreate an architectural expression of a concept. Between envelope (building sceince), structures, environmental systems (mechanical), passive considerations, conceptual considerations, site anaylysis, and all the other components that need to mindfully and rigously come together to influence, design, impact, and reflect the architecture, the lessons lerned this semester are invaluable.

This doesn’t mean we learned them effortlessly, however, as with an architecture as ambitious as Shift, integration of the above required heavy manipulation and deep understanding.

The challenges we faced were significant in describing and depicting our architecture until around phase II, when we were finally able to shift our rigourous programmatical and methodological groundwork to an architectural expression with sufficient resolution to provide accurate visuals The first phase was deeply research and methodological, which resulted in a lapse in humanizing and properly displaying our deep understanding. We quickly got to work correcting and making up for lsot time in phase II, where we were better able to convey our goals through diagram and imagery. Our greatest challenge then, was finding a balance between methodological rigour and converyance of huma experience within our archtiecture.

Had we had more time and breadth in scope, a deeper delve into program spaces in particular would be greatly beneficial to our understandin of concept on an even smaller scale. Additionally, refinment of our drainage and glazing systems would be of interest, as would a deeper analysis of our structural feasibility. Additional sections and renders depicting the interiority would be of great interest as well, and likely would aid dramatically in further converying our resultant archtiecture.

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projectreGEN Melissa Amodeo and Angelina Caixeiro

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

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Synthesizing Ecologies - Comprehensive Studio - EVDA 682.04 Melissa Amodeo - Angelina Caixeiro Instructor: Keir Stuhlmiller

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The urban fabric of Calgary and many cities currently exists as static in form and function, providing a disconnect between our built environment and the users. How can we begin to change this with an architecture that continues to evolve with social, economic, political and environmental relationships.

Allowing for space that acts as a “preventive system rather than a remedy.”

“What if a building or space could be generated and regenerated” – Cedric Price projectreGEN attempts to bridge the disconnect between the built environment and users through an architecture that in form and function shows how our cities must evolve with changing societies. Through an evolving mapping gallery and workshop spaces based around architecture and planning, one will begin to understand the past and present of our cities in a circular feedback loop that bleeds into and influences the future, refuting obsolescence. A multi-disciplinary platform to participate and contribute knowledge, collectively imagining what your city could be.

In philosophy, temporary has to due with the past, present and future in a linear matter that occurs over a long period of time. Our definition of temporary turns this standard definition on its head, understanding the past-present-future in a nonlinear way that is rapidly changing and evolving, focusing on the short-term.

Hence reflecting a dynamic society in which static architecture does not adhere too.The interior/exterior conditions and how you experience the building is what is constantly changing- the architecture allows it do so.

PHASE 1

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Program Bubble Diagram

PROGRAMMING - COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

Coomprehensive Program

PROGRAMMING - CONCEPTUAL PROGRAM DIAGRAM

Conceptual Program Bubble Diagram

SITE ANALYSIS - HISTORIC

City Planning of Calgary

SITE ANALYSIS - SHADOW STUDY

Shadow Study

SITE ANALYSIS - INFLUENCERS

KIRBY STATION AND CENTRE

Map of site influencers

SITE ANALYSIS - CONCEPTUAL SITE DIAGRAM

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Program Organization SITE LAYOUT / Iteration 3

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Program Responding to Site

the future interior space bleeds and opens up to outdoor space

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT STATEMENT

The urban fabric of Calgary and many cities currently exists as static in form and function, providing a disconnect between our built environment and the users. How can we begin to change this with an architecture that continues to evolve with social, economic, political and environmental relationships.

Allowing for space that acts as a “preventive system rather than a remedy.”

“What if a building or space could be generated and regenerated” – Cedric Price projectreGEN attempts to bridge the disconnect between the built environment and users through an architecture that in form and function shows how our cities must evolve with changing societies. Through an evolving mapping gallery and workshop spaces based around architecture and planning, one will begin to understand the past and present of our cities in a circular feedback loop that bleeds into and influences the future, refuting obsolescence. A multi-disciplinary platform to participate and contribute knowledge, collectively imagining what your city could be.

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI

Parti Collage

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT MODEL

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL MODEL

Experiential Collage

GROUND & SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MEZZANINE AND SITE PLAN

EW BUILDING SECTION

NS BUILDING SECTION

GROUND FLOOR PLAN EVOLVING

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Sequences

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Sequences

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Sequences

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Massing Iteration

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

PHASE 2

EXPERIENTAL DEVELOPMENT

MASSING DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI ADVANCEMENT In philosophy, temporary has to due with the past, present and future in a linear matter that occurs over a long period of time. Our definition of temporary turns this standard definition on its head, understanding the past-present-future in a nonlinear way that is rapidly changing and evolving, focusing on the short-term. Hence reflecting a dynamic society in which static architecture does not adhere too.The interior/exterior conditions and how you experience the building is what is constantly changing- the architecture allows it do so

Spectrum of experience

Temporary

Parti Diagrams

SITE PLAN 1:400

Site Plan

URBAN SITE SECTIONS (2)

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BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CONNECTIONS

Structural Connections

BUILDING SYSTEMS - TRUSS

Ground Floor Truss System

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE

Facade Conditions

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE

Facade Conditions

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE

Envelope Axonometric

BUILDING SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABILITY

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

FLOOR PLANS

Parkade Plan

FLOOR PLANS

Ground Floor Plan

FLOOR PLANS

Parkade Plan

SECTIONS (2)

NS Building Section

SECTIONS (2)

EW Building Section

ELEVATIONS

KEY BUILDING ASSEMBLIES

IMAGES

Exterior Renders

IMAGES

Interior Renders

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Temporality in the ground floor plan

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Site Components

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Temporary vs Permanent Experience

Massing Responding to Concept

Internal Flow

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Solar Influences

Massing Responding to Site

Site Influences

Historic Grid Analysis

PHASE 3

BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL ADVANCEMENT

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ADVANCEMENT

BUILDING SECTION ADVANCEMENT

BUILDING SECTION ADVANCEMENT

BUILDING SECTION ADVANCEMENT

TECTONIC DRAWING 1:20

Double Skin Facade

EXPLODED FACADE ASSEMBLY AXONOMETRIC DRAWING #1 1:20

CLT wall

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wood slat facade system Wood Slat Facade System on10mm CLT gap (on CLT)

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EXPLODED FACADE ASSEMBLY AXONOMETRIC DRAWING #2 1:20

Wood Slat Facade System on Curtain Wall

WALL SECTION #1 1:20

WALL SECTION #2 1:20

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

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DETAIL 9_ DBL SKIN FACADE AT PARAPET 1 :5

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

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SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

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WALL SECTION #3 1:20

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

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DETAIL 7_ CLOSED NANA WALL 1 : 10

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PHASE 4

PROTOTYPE

MASS TIMBER DIAGRAMS

CLT & Glulam columns and beams

Inherit Flexability

Onsite Assembly

Flexible Joints

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK ADVANCEMENT

Temporality in the ground floor plan

SITE PLAN ADVANCEMENT

SITE ADVANCEMENT

OUTDOOR EXHIBIT ADVANCEMENT

OUTDOOR EXHIBIT RENDERS

INDOOR EXHIBIT RENDERS

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE ADVANCEMENT

Facade Conditions

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE ADVANCEMENT

Facade Conditions

BUILDING SYSTEMS - FACADE ADVANCEMENT

Facade Axonometric

ELEVATION ADVANCEMENT

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EAST

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PLAN ADVANCEMENT

PLAN ADVANCEMENT

PLAN ADVANCEMENT

UPDATED INTERIOR RENDERS

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANCEMENT

Passive Design

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANCEMENT

HVAC Integration

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANCEMENT

HVAC Integration

UPDATED OUTDOOR RENDERS

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CANVAS Abir Birani and Rica Migrino

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

CANVAS art institute that aims to interconnect networks of art, people, and paths to respond to its immediate urban context. In providing new layers of connectivity to an existing network this will encourage the community to grow outwards into the larger city context. A space that will be committed to allowing artists the ability to express their works as a means of communication of the current conditions of society. In providing resources to the unheard through programming and collaborative partnerships locally and globally users will be able to showcase art that communicates with citizens and allows them to be more expressive of their respective cities issues (relating to culture history, and identity). The integration of art, communication and innovation will influence the future growth of the site and the development of networks of paths that will evolve within the locality of the site but also on an international level.

Through the means of exploration and development of new methodologies to understand the process of art as a mean of creativity - one which technology can not fathom - the institute will provide a needed outlet to the community. This outlet will serve for creative exploration to open a dialogue about current conditions which will allow for innovation and experimentation to create new problem solving techniques. Through art forms such as street art, the messages allow for mass interpretation, then influencing cities globally. An activator for social interaction, social movements, and collective idea transfer.

PHASE 1

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CULTURAL

Context Map

COMMERCIAL

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VEGETATION

BOW RIVER

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garbage

seminar s&r

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server mech. elec. curation

print storage

admin exhibit

studio studio

RESOURCE AREA

reception

EXTERIOR SPACE

support

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main entry

lobby

retail lecture hall

seminar

landscape seminar exterior exhibit

event servery secondary entry

Conceptual Programming

studio

exterior exhibit seminar

parkade

studio

exhibit

PRODUCTION

PROGRAMMING - COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

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Comprehensive Programming

SHOWCASE

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seminar

seminar

exhibit

event servery

retail

resource area

reception

landscape

lobby

exterior space (interconnector)

seminar

seminar lecture hall

exhibit

exhibit

exterior exhibit

SITE ANALYSIS - TRANSPORTATION FLOW

pedestrian

pedestrian

Site Analysis: Influence of street art on various transportation paths

transit

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transit

transit

SITE ANALYSIS - STREET ART

landmark flows

generated nodes / orientation

collective community

Street Art and Identity of Community

SITE ANALYSIS - CONCEPTUAL SITE DIAGRAM

Conceptualization of Site

train platform

flows + circulation

nodes

building surface

interpolate

frontage

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT STATEMENT

CANVAS is an art institute that aims to interconnect networks of art, people, and paths to respond to its immediate urban context. In adding in new layers of connectivity to an existing network this will encourage the community to grow outwards into the larger city context. In providing resources to the unheard through programming and collaborative partnerships locally and globally users will be able to showcase art that communicates with citizens and allows them to be more expressive of their respective cities issues (such as relating to culture, history, and identity). The integration of art, communication and innovation will influence the future growth of the site through art forms such as street art, where the messaging allows for mass interpretation, thus influencing cities globally.

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI

FLOWS NODES

INTERCONNECTION

Interconnection of Surrounding Elements

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL CONCEPT MODEL

Experiential Model: Lighting and shadows

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL MODEL

Exploration of Lighting Patterns

PHASE 2

MASSING

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URBAN SITE SECTIONS

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BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL ROOF

SECONDARY STRUCTURE

150 mmcast in place conrete air/vapour retarder rigid insulation 200mm cast in place concrete

ROOF

PRIMARY STRUCTURE

BEAM: W760 x 389 OPEN WEB JOIST: 508BG

WALL (EXTERIOR)

PRIMARY STRUCTURE DIAGRID HSS355.6x304.8x12.7

WALL (EXTERIOR)

PRIMARY STRUCTURE

300mm cast in place concrete

FLOOR (TYPICAL) PRIMARY STRUCTURE

mezzanine second floor

150mm cast in place concrete

RAMP

PRIMARY STRUCTURE: WALLS 300 mm cast in place concrete SECONDARY STRUCTURE: FLOORS 150 mm cast in place concrete

WALLS

PRIMARY STRUCTURE 150 mm cast in place load bearing walls

FLOOR (GROUND)

main floor

PRIMARY STRUCTURE

600 x 300 mm transfer beams

FLOOR (PLAZA) PRIMARY STRUCTURE

concrete pavers air openings rigid insulation air/vapour retarder 200 mm cast in place concrete

FLOOR + WALL (PARKADE) PRIMARY STRUCTURE

300 mm cast in place concete

WALL (PARKADE) PRIMARY STRUCTURE

500 x 300mm concrete columns 300 mm cast in place concrete exterior walls 900 x 300 mm strip footing 1200 x1200 x 900mm isolated concrete footings

parkade

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

MEZZANINE 265 SQM (MEZZANINE) >45m

PROGRAM exhibit

OCCUPANT LOAD 278

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exhibit seminar event lecture area

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OCCUPANT LOAD 365 115 229

FIRE SEPARATION

HORIZONTAL TRAVEL PATH

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PROGRAM

exhibit resource studio retail office/print/support

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OCCUPANT LOAD 349 132 15 14

MAJOR USE Group A, Division 2 Group F, Division B BUILDING DESCRIPTION 2 Storey Combustible + Non-combustible Sprinklered FIRE RATING Fire Rating: not less than 45 minutes Minimum travel distance: 15 meters Maximum travel distance: 45 meters Total Area: 2,100 SQM Occupant Load: 1,497 Posted Occupant Load:

Group F, Division 3

ramp 1:6

PARKADE # of stalls: 41 # of accessible stalls: 2

TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD 1497 POSTED OCCUPANT LOAD 400

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BUILDING SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABILITY

Media Facade Screen LED screen with electrocromic glass in addition to curtain wall

Curtain Wall

Solar Heat Gain South facing curtain wall to allow for optimal sun exposure

Kawneer 1600 Curtain Wall Smart glass that implements electronically tintable glass

Frontage Plaza To control wind exposure and additional shading where possible Thermal Mass CIP Concrete Floor & Wall Systems

BUILDING SYSTEMS - MECHANICAL

AHU 1

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MAU 1

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CA NV A S

PRESENTATION NARRATIVE SLIDE 1: TITLE abir Hello everyone, my name is abir and I’m joined by my partner Rica and we will be presenting CANVAS today.

SLIDE 2: CONCEPT abir CANVAS is an art institute that aims to interconnect networks of art, people, and paths to respond to its immediate urban context. In adding in new layers of connectivity to an existing network this will encourage the community to grow outwards into the larger city context. In providing resources to the unheard through programming and collaborative partnerships locally and globally users will be able to showcase art that communicates with citizens and allows them to be more expressive of their respective cities issues (such as relating to culture, history, and identity). The integration of art, communication and innovation will influence the future growth of the site through art forms such as street art, where the messaging allows for mass interpretation, thus influencing cities globally.

SLIDE 3: CONTEXT abir Our site is located on the SE corner of 6th Ave and 11st SW. Immediate adjacencies on the south are residential and commercial zones. as well as it sits along West Kerby station. It is surrounded by cultural centres such as Contemporary Calgary, mewata armoury, shaw millennium park, and the kerby center.

SLIDE 4: ANALYSIS (3 Diagrams) rica Connecting community characteristics such as its cultural, social, residential, and commercial spaces geographically we began to see a development of a network of flows.

And as they overlap, a new set of nodes are developed which begin to define points of interconnectivity.

When all of the nodes and networks are combined, it then creates a sense of identity for the community as a whole.

SLIDE 5: ANALYSIS (Mural Diagram) rica One of the many observations that we had on our visit was the feeling of disorientation. As we explored adjacencies of the site such as murals, we began to re-orient ourselves, as well as, began to understand the identity of the community using the street art that was scattered on harsh materiality such as concrete and brick.

SLIDE 6: TRANSPORTATION INFLUENCE (analysis flow) rica This is because the street art, in yellow, scattered around the Downtown West Community is met with traffic whether that be transportation flow by foot, vehicle, or train.

SLIDE 7: TRANSPORTATION INFLUENCE 2 rica Street art then influences the users that walk, drive, or transit by - through visual connection as a means of communication - which are interpreted accordingly by users.

SLIDE 8: TAKING IT BACK TO OUR SITE rica Taking it back to our site, we recognize that the site experiences a high point of visual exposure as seen through pedestrian, vehicular, and most especially transit traffic.

SLIDE 9: SITE EXPOSURE rica Therefore, relevant in that the site has the potential to display art as a means of communication as consumed by each flow of transportation due to its high visibility levels. These flows will allow for the movement of consumed information that can exist at the local level and may even travel as far as the international level.

SLIDE 10: SITE PERFORMANCE rica Overall, the performance of the site will be to provide a high point of visual connectivity and high user engagement in efforts to influence paths of transportation as a means of mass communication.

SLIDE 11: rica The building will hold art in its many forms as these works have an important role to play in building community, promoting dialogue, and enriching the cultural landscape.

As we understand these are timely pieces of work, we wanted to address this by developing a canvas like space that would allow for the continuous production of art for artists as a means of communication at the local and the international level.

SLIDE 11: SITE INFLUENCE rica As we began to conceptualize the site, Through integration of the train as part of our design it will drive users to venture through the site This then creates a conceptual flow and circulation of pedestrian traffic within the site And From this, pedestrian nodes are developed Voids are then formed and are defined as either landscape or building area.

And Through selective interpolation of these spaces it will provide fluidity through the site and building areas.

Which then brings us to the last void that will become frontage that can double as waiting space for transit users SLIDE 12: PARTI abir AND so our project, on a building scale, aims to embody the interconnectivity of the existing elements, flows and networks that are created on site.

SLIDE 13: PROGRAM abir Through programming the division of spaces and the understanding of their layers began apparent. Questions arouse such as, which spaces are the interconnectors? What are the users’ access points? How will the integration of spaces be intertwined to create the ultimate user experience? At this stage, we understood that exterior spaces will be optimal in the experience of street art as the interconnector and users will be linked to other programming through this central space.

SLIDE 14: PROGRAM 2 abir Program performance - abir Categorizing our program into three key uses allows for a future understanding of the user and their purpose to the program. Production includes resource studios where artists locally or globally are able to produce new works or research.... Transitional spaces are for administration, passerbyers and short-term users as links from the interior to exterior, or from one exhibit to another…. And finally, showcase spaces such as exhibit and seminar rooms host artists to display their works to the larger community of visitors.

SLIDE: PHYSICAL V PROJECTION abir The art forms we intend to display include physical and projected art which will be found on both the interior and the exterior of the building.

SLIDE 14-19: MASSING abir MASSING While investigating the site influences, a building surface was devised. Through operations such as... extruding…. removing…. Pulling…. pushing…. Zones and slopes for interactions as well as, height for perspective arise. The first mass iteration is developed….

SLIDE 20-22: MASSING abir We then began to acknowledge green spaces for public engagement... and ramps for circulation, perspective and visual connectivity…. which allows the final mass on site to be the initial drive for activation.

SLIDE 49: SITE PLAN abir Canvas is situated perpendicular to the site property lines. Its frontage is exposed to 11th St and the transit line. As the site has been elevated to the transit platform, we have developed the SE side into a green space for transit users to enjoy as well as the SW corner. Nodes are apparent through the design of skylights.

Urban Site Section 1: abir As we move into the site sections, we begin to understand the relationship between the context of the area and the form of the building. The slopes of the building are intended to maximize views on all surfaces to ensure high visual connectivity is achieved wherever you are while still allowing for optimal connectivity on the ground floor.

Urban Site Section 2: abir Through user engagement, visitors are able to dominate exterior spaces by sitting and enjoying the views of the area while perhaps waiting for the train. This suggests that the space can be utilized by users without necessarily entering inside the space but rather experiencing the structure through the site and being linked back into the urban fabric.

Visual Connection Render abir MAIN FLOOR: abir The main floor is very interactive, dynamic, and flexible as it engages users, artists and short term users. As a link to all levels, and interior and exterior programming it provides entrances on three sides allowing the user to move fluidly from side to side. Resource spaces are designed to be adjacent to exterior public traffic, this allows users to view production spaces from the exterior through visual connectivity. Administration spaces, including offices, curation and support spaces will be closed off to users as they operate the building….

RENDER OF THE NODE abir In doing this, public access to the building will continue for 24 hours straight with access to art surfaces within the nodes.

SECOND FLOOR abir Moving upwards to the top floors the building will host events or lectures, as well as exhibition spaces that are fully designated to showcase immersive forms of artwork both physical and projected. We begin to see the relationships between the interior and exterior as the building begins to branch off into three smaller buildings. The exterior plaza is accessible by all users as the skyfloor acts as nodal spaces designed for congregation.

RENDER abir As mentioned, the second floors in the building closest to the train station will host exhibit spaces for physical art.

RENDER abir As we move outside, the exterior plaza acts as a visual connector for CANVAS itself, with artists making their marks on the sloped roofs, while also allowing users to look outward onto the cityscape.

THIRD FLOOR abir The mezzanine allows for a higher perspective experiences of the exhibit space that allows for projection display as well as physical art. Users can lounge on the seating stairs while connecting with either art forms as the exhibit space changes throughout the day.

PHYSICAL RENDER abir So here is a demonstration of how the feature space looks like during the day - where you can clearly see the painted surfaces PROJECTION RENDER abir Versus how the condition would be when art is projected, SLIDE 30: FINISH rica A grey plaster versus a white plaster will allow users to know what surfaces are usable art surfaces and which are not. Grey is usable, white is unusable.

SLIDE 31: SURFACE CONDITION rica By understanding the world of street art we began to interpret the term control within the larger cityscape. We then identified that spillage could also occur throughout the building. A grey area for spillage is crucial to allow users the choice to produce instead of take advantage of spaces without permission.

SLIDE 36: SECTION A rica Our section aims to demonstrate the same language of which surfaces are usable and which are not.

SLIDE 37: SECTION A rica The usable surfaces include the floor, walls, and ceiling.

SLIDE 37: SECTION A rica Anything deemed as unusable surfaces suggests that pinned up art or physical installations are more likely to take place here.

These would be conditioned to be more like a formal gallery...

SLIDE 39: SECTION A rica ...While anything in between are considered as uncontrolled surfaces which we defined as spillage surfaces (meaning it is available for art work to spill into, but not strictly controlled). And so you can see that as we move to the upper floors - surfaces are not to be “painted on” due to the white plaster finish.

SLIDE 41: VISUALIZATIONS rica Therefore, usable art surfaces are defined according to material selection found within these spaces throughout the building.

CIRCULATION: rica With this, we wanted to identify the different circulation we anticipate will take place.

Artists will likely utilize spaces such as the resource and galleries while perhaps the transit user will only utilize the corridors while they wait for transit. The pass through user may also only utilize the corridors for fluid circulation while visitors may experience the spaces differently and more entirety of the building EXPERIENTIAL MODEL: rica As part of our initial explorations - we wanted to utilize an interesting lighting effect driven by our site strategy, where apertures would cut through in the facade and reveal light to drive circulation. This would initially play the role of way finding, however, this clashed with the idea of our projection exhibits requiring darkness for projection.

STRUCTURES: rica Instead of this, we decided this pattern was going to be the main structural element of our above ground floors…. And as we move throughout the building, structural elements are typically composed of concrete to mimic the urban fabric we discussed earlier….. This allowed our project to continue the expression through the use of a steel diagrid framework to which the media screen is attached to to express the flows of the site while maintaining structural integrity.

SECTIONS 1: abir Sectional qualities differ to most since as you move from the main floor up the building is divided into three, thus creating exterior voids for programming to occur in.... The occupation of the user on the roof allows the majority of flat surfaces to be used by visitors and artists…. Moments of interest consist of the media screen system and its connection to the skyfloor as these spaces bring a curiosity to the project.

TECTONIC: abir The main structural components in this tectonic are concrete walls, flooring and transfer beams along with the diagrid.

The key envelope features are the floor system with skylights, using a diagrid approach for structural integrity it allows users to stand on it encouraging congregation in these areas and they are able to visually connect to spaces below. Due to the transparency of the glass users on the interior are also able to view the west elevation screen and curtain wall systems.

WALL SECTION abir Moving into the wall section. The two further explored details are the skylight to exterior floor connections as well as the exterior floor connection to the interior floor and curtain wall system. The custom mullions create a unique visual lighting experience on the interior as well. Whereas on the exterior the screen create a larger public realm of mass communication through the custom media screen.

DETAIL 1 abir This detail focuses on the exterior floor system which is composed of pavers, field pedestals, rigid insulation, and concrete. Structurally the concrete allows users to stand for periods of time and gather in these spaces during events and throughout the day.

DETAIL 2 abir The skylight being clear laminated glass, allows for safety of individuals lingering on it and encourages users to stand and look beneath them into interior exhibit spaces. This follows the concept of continuous visual connectivity between various interior and exterior spaces. The custom mullions are also hinged to channeling to support the glass. The skylight in its whole is connected to the exterior floor system through channeling bolts and anchors which allows for multiple individuals to be on this floor system at once.

FACADE: abir Taking a closer look, the concrete wall remains solid and used as an art surface allowing users to put their own touch on the envelope. The projection envelope acts as a display surface allowing artists to showcase their work on a grander scale when lit up. To achieve this, concrete is used to replicate surrounding surfaces in the city where street art takes place, and we’ve implemented a flexible LED panel media screen for projections.

MEDIA abir The design for the media screen is derived from a part of the diagrid. As a base is formed through the irregular diagrid each paneling will take its own form. Through connected edges to create the metal frame and rods, surfaces are then derived and panelling is designed.

MEDIA SCREEN abir On a larger scale we begin with the diagrid, triple pane glass curtain wall system designed from the pattern of the irregular steel diagrid, the structural connection to the curtain wall are rods connected to the metal framing of the media facade.

MEDIA SCREEN abir On a smaller scale, a single panel of the flexible LED lights is sandwiched between a metal frame and electrochromic glass which is tinted to a dark grey, this will be directly controlled by building occupants. This layer of glass will maximize daylight and outdoor views, reduce energy costs and provide more design freedom.` RENDER abir A close up of users walking up the ramp next to the media screen. During the day the tinted glass allows for reflectivity of the sun.

Facade performance: abir The layer effect in our facade system is what allows for manipulation of art surfaces.

As the diagrid is the basis to our transparent system, it derives the mullion system which has the media screen system layered onto it creating various elevations throughout the day and night. The exterior conditions are based on the relationship of solidity and transparency therefore expressing temporality of the facade.

VISUALIZATIONS abir These visualizations demonstrate the relationship between the art and materiality, Both for the concrete facade known as the physical and the LED media screen for projection with the combination of the user experience.

SLIDE 10: TECTONIC SCREEN rica As mentioned earlier, our steel diagrid is the anchor to the media screen and is an element that is expressive of our concept while allowing for structural integrity.

SLIDE 11: WALL SECTION B This section demonstrates the relationship between the users on the interior and the media screen. The media screen experience is maximized on the exterior while inside users will experience more of the diagrid.

Slide 13 - DETAIL B 1.0 The media screen is supported by a rod at its metal frame, which is then attached to the curtain wall frame and thus finally anchored to the diagrid.

Slide 14 - PLAN DETAIL As mentioned, the LED curtain is enclosed by an electrochromic glass which will allow for protection of the LED lights.

ELEVATION NORTH: the north elevation is composed of mainly concrete, this surface acting as a usable art surface for users and artists to paint over and create their own connection to the site.

ELEVATION EAST: abir Allocated green space connects users to the transit platform. On this elevation the media screen teases the user, and much like the north elevation consists of a concrete facade open to artists to utilize.

ELEVATION WEST: abir The frontage allows for users to enter the site from the streets, and provides vehicles an experience as they pass by.

ELEVATION SOUTH: abir And finally the south elevation allows for visual connectivity of the majority of the media facades, and NIGHT TIME ELEVATION: abir during the night projections illuminate the site… allowing users to gravitate towards CANVAS….

ENVIRONMENTAL The deployment of illumination as mentioned is supported by the electrochromic glass on the media screen panels which may display different shades of tint to allow a specific amount of sun and reflecting the rest. This control mechanism is to ensure maximum solar gain is achieved without overheating the space as there is a predominantly large percentage of openings in the south. As thermal mass distribution is utilized in the building - control of this is aided by a high performing curtain wall to address potential energy savings.

ROOF CONDITION Here is a depiction of the screen during high sun exposure - though the screen acts as a shading mechanism, also introduces a unique crystalline like texture for transit users, visitors, and passersby to enjoy throughout the day.

NIGHT TIME RENDER x 3 Here is a depiction of it at night on the roof, around the nodes, and finally from the street.

CLOSING SLIDE: Our key explorations are a nod to our concept and experiences. CANVAS is an art institute that aims to interconnect networks of art, people, and paths by continuously encouraging community growth within the city which allows for mass communication and influences to reach areas it normally would not. Commitment to the users allows for the ability to express their works as a means of communication of the current conditions of society as the art spills into the urban fabric locally and in turn globally. Thank you.

REFLECTION

PROJECT LESSONS CHALLENGES: Design related challenges such as addressing sloped roof conditions relative to interior conditions of a space.

GROWING OPPORTUNITIES: There are opportunities to enhance 3D modelling abilities as well as developing skills related to technical drawings.

SUCCESSES: Thorough understanding of concept and execution of initial conceptual features all the way to the final proposal of the design.

THINGS TO TRY MOVING FORWARD: Tools to aid in the success of digital 3D modeling abilities such as grasshopper, dynamo, maya etc.

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OVERLOAD Thomas Perl and Stephen Wilks

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

Overload Thomas Perl & Stephen Wilks

ARCH 614 Comprehensive Studio

Concept Description The idea behind our project is mapping memories, We wanted to look into how memories and experiences can be exhibited in an almost true to life manner for those who have not lived them. The focus of the kunst Halle is on the preservation and education of past events so that they can be preserved and the feelings, and emotions that were felt at a given point of time can once again be felt in a visceral and immersive setting.

Kunsthalle

In order to create an exhibit that keeps the individual engaged we wanted an exhibit that gradually immerses the individual within the content slowly engaging all of the senses.

Our approach to achieving this was by creating a hierarchy of exhibition spaces that create a gradient of different immersion levels, starting very low and reaching the extreme.

The start of the buildings experience is the site, which is sunken one level to separate the individual from the outside world and force them down towards the entrance. Once inside the journey begins up the ramp through the different exhibits.

An example of a potential exhibit is the Apollo 11 moon landing mission which most people of our generation have never experienced or taken part of. The 2D gallery spaces allow the user to read and learn about the experience in a linear fashion while allowing the user to work at their own pace. The 3D gallery allows for interaction with the exhibits themselves, allowing users to touch, feel and even climb on exhibits to give a sense of scale and materiality. The 4D gallery is a combination of the first two, allowing the user control of their movement through a space, allowing for the user to experience it spatially and visually. Lastly the sensory overload is the 5D experience, which creates full immersion of the experience and makes the user feel like they are in the moment, time, and place that the experience occurred.

The focal point of the experience within is the ramp which acts as the primary circulation for accessing the exhibits, we created because we wanted the experience to be uninterrupted and for it to flow continuously from beginning to end. This idea of constant flow was translated into architectural elements of the building as well. Additionally, we wanted views, and light to be important variables within the exhibits and through controlling them, we could control the level of immersion as well. As a result, we created a central atrium that spans the height of the building, allowing mirrored views both to the inside and outside.

The conditions within the gallery hierarchy change depending on each stage and the desired level of immersion, forming a gradient throughout the building. The 2D Gallery is designed to be as open as possible, introducing the individual to the exhibit while still allowing views in and out of the building. The 3D gallery space begins to limit outside influences using louvers. These louvers aim to limit views out from the gallery space to begin to focus the individual on the exhibit in front of them the 4D gallery space continues to restrict outside influences almost entirely, with only small glimpses out, Additionally, the ramp breaks from its uniform loop to bring the individual directly into the gallery. At this point the user should be almost fully immersed within the exhibit Lastly the 5D gallery shuts the outside out entirely, fully immersing the user within the exhibit.

Mapping Memories

Preserving Experience

Continuous Flowing Content

Increasing Intensity

Immersive Sensory Overload

Urban Pathways

Existing Building Typologies

Low Density Residential

Medium Density Residential

High Density Residential

Low Density Commercial

High Density Commercial

Mixed - Use Occupancy

Institutional / Government

Spiritual / Religious

Industrial

Proposed Site Location

Wind Patterns

Site Analysis

Arterial

Sun Exposure

Industrial

Urban

Neighbourhood

Local

Pathway

5D Pod

4D Gallery Lobby

2D Gallery

3D Gallery

4D Gallery

5D Pod Reception

Cavity

Cavity 3D Gallery

2D Gallery Entrance

Ground Floor

Exhibition Loop

5D Film Studio

Exit

Cafe

2D Gallery

3D Gallery

4D Gallery

5D Pod

Reflection Space

Cavity

Cavity Workstations

Seminar Room Cafe

Reflection Floor

Programming

Resource Loop

Massing

Conceptual Site Diagram

Site Plan

0m

10m

20m

30m

Ground Floor

6

8

1

5

7

2 3

Exhibition Loop

1. Loop Start/End 2. 2D Gallery 3. 3D Gallery 4. 4D Gallery 5. 5D Gallery 6. 5D Gallery Pod 7. W/C 8. Utility 9. Service

4

9

Digital Screen Physical Exhibit

8

10

1

9

2

2 2

Resource Loop

3

4

7 6

1. Loop Start/End 2. Open Discussion 3. Lecture Hall 4. Private Seminar 5. Private Work Station 6. Public Work Station 7. Conference 8. 5D Film Studio 9. W/C 10. Utility 11. Service

5 5

11

Digital Screen

4 Physical Exhibit 4

4

1 2

3

2

Reflection Level

1. Loop Start/End 2. Lounge 3. Cafe 4. Utility 5. W/C 6. Service 6

5

South Elevation

0m

10m

20m

30m

West Elevation

Roof Level 14000

Reflection Level 8820

Resource Loop 3910

Exhibition Loop 0

Ground Floor -3910

Parking Level 1 -10010

Parking Level 2 -15510

0m

Longitudinal Section

10m

20m

30m

Roof Level 14000

Reflection Level 8820

Resource Loop 3910 Exhibition Loop 0

Ground Floor -3910

Parking Level 1 -10010

Parking Level 2 -15510

Cross Section

1.

Steel members structure

10.

152 mm underhung steel stud @ 24” O.C

2.

3.

15mm Type-X drywall

11.

50mm Closed-cell Spray Foam R-13

38mm x 89mm wood louvres

25mm Dens Glass Sheathing

4.

SageGlass triple pane curtain wall w/ annealed electrochromic coating

12.

13.

5.

50mm Closed-Cell Spray Foam R-13

50 mm BENCHMARK - Designwall 4000 - insulated architectural metal panel assembly – R16

6.

152 mm steel stud wall @ 24” O.C.

7.

25mm Dens Glass Sheathing

8.

20 gauge IMARK - metal subgirt

9.

50mm BENCHMARK - Designwall 4000 - insulated architectural metal panel assembly – R16

1.

2.

4.

6.

8.

3.

5.

7.

9.

10.

11.

Envelope Assembly

1.

1.

BMS-3000 Architectural Glass - sloped @ 1%

2.

2.

W 305 x 305 x 97

3.

3.

Hardened steelbolted connections

4.

100 mil TPO adhesive attached membrane w/ heat welded edges

5.

25 mm roof board adhesive attached

6.

152 mm polyisocyanurate roof insulation - sloped @ 2%

7.

300 mm structural roof slab w/ reinforcing rod

8.

Steel members structure

9.

50mm Closed-cell Spray Foam R-13 152 mm steel stud wall @ 24” O.C.

11.

25mm Dens Glass Sheathing

12.

20 gauge IMARK - metal subgirt

13.

50 mm BENCHMARK - Designwall 4000 insulated architectural metal panel assembly – R16

12.

Roof Assembly

5.

6.

10.

11.

4.

7.

10.

8.

9.

Envelope Integration

400mm Structural Slab Roof

W305 x 165 x 40 Girder

230mm Structural Concrete Floor Slab

100mm x 100mm HSS Cross Bracing W838 x 292 x 176 Beam 152mm Steel Studs @ 24” O.C Facade Framing W610 x 230 x 101 Beam W305 x 305 x 97 Column

500mm Square Reinforced Concrete Column

100mm Polished Conctrete Floor Slab on Steel Decking

200mm Concrete Wall

Concrete Transfer Slab 1100mm

Primary Structure

152mm Steel Stud @ 24” O.C. Supporting Steel Deck

Tertiary Structure

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Roof Assembly

- 100 mil TPO adhesive attached membrane w/ heat welded edges - 25 mm roof board Adhesive attached - 152 mm polyisocyanurate insulation - 300 mm structural roof slab w/ reinforcing rod

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Metal Flashing 75mm Insulated Composite Metal Panels R-24 Mechanical fastener - TPO Termination 20 gauge - steel subgirt 12.5mm Fibreglass sheathing 152mm polyisocyanurate roof insulation R-60 25mm roof board - adhesive attached 100mil TPO membrane - adhesive attached Heat-welded TPO membrane layer

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

ROOF LEVEL 14000

1 D1

1 D2

5180

13.

REFLECTION FLOOR 8820

Mechanical fastener - TPO termination 152mm polyisocyanurate roof insulation - sloped 2% 300mm structural roof slab Stud to slab side clip fastener W610 x 230 x 101 152mm steel stud wall @ 24" O.C. 152mm steel stud cavity 50mm closed cell spray foam insulation R-13 Air barrier

3760

Parapet Detail Wall Assembly

- 75 mm BENCHMARK - Designwall 4000 insulated metal panel assembly – R24 - 20 gauge IMARK - metal subgirts - 12.5 MM Dens glass sheathing - 152 mm steel stud wall @ 24” O.C. - 50 mm closed cell spray foam - R13

3910

RESOURCE LOOP 5060

1.

2.

3.

12

4.

5.

13.

EXHIBITION LOOP 1150

14.

6.

7.

8.

16.

10.

11.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Plaza Detail

Plaza Assembly

- 57 mm brick pavers - 100 mm crushed clear stone - 2 mm filter cloth - 250 mm engineered fill - 1100 mm structural transfer slab w/ reinforcing rod

9.

Triple pane glazing system Insulated warm-window frame Window sill extension 75mm Concrete Faced XPS Insulation - R-15 200mm concrete wall 57mm brick pavers 100mm crushed clear stone 250mm engineered fill

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

75mm XPS Insulation - R-15 Waterproof Membrane 1100mm structural transfer slab 15mm gypsum wall board 75mm polished concrete topping 100mm concrete slab Steel decking Steel stud floor supports

Wall Section 1

1 D3

5060

15.

GROUND FLOOR -3910

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

9.

8.

10.

11.

Oculus Assembly

5180

ROOF LEVEL 14000

1 D4

REFLECTION FLOOR 8820

Underhang Assembly

- 75 mm BENCHMARK - Designwall 4000 insulated metal panel assembly – R24 - 12.5 MM Dens glass sheathing - 152 mm steel stud wall @ 24” O.C. - 50 mm closed cell spray foam - R13 - 900 mm ceiling cavity for structural and mechanical chasing - W305 x 305 x97 beam - 230 mm floor slab w/ reinforcing rod - 75 mm polished concrete topping

Wall Section 2

1 D6

RESOURCE LOOP 5980

Structural Glass Pane Structural Glass Connection Bracket HSS 80mm x 80mm Remote Operable Ventilator 28mm clear laminated double pane glass Aluminum Window Flashing 100mil TPO membrane - adhesive attached 25mm roof board -adhesive attached 152mm polyisocyanurate roof insulation - sloped 2% Wood Window Trim 300mm structural roof slab 3/4" Gypsum Wall Board - Adhesive Attached

Oculus Detail

3910

- 75 mm polished concrete topping - 230 mm structural floor slab w/ reinforcing rod - W305 x 305 x97 beam - 900 mm ceiling cavity for structural and mechanical chasing - 50 mm suspended ceiling frame - 12mm architectural ceiling panel

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

2840

Floor Assembly

1 D5

EXHIBITION LOOP 2070

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

16.

6.

17.

7.

5980

- BMS-3000 Architectural glass - Structural glass connection bracket - Hss 100 x 100 x 7.8 - welded - Remote operable ventilator - 28 mm laminated double paned glass - Wood window trim - 25 mm roof board - adhesive attached - 300 mm structural roof slab - 19 mm gypsum wall board

12.

8.

18.

9.

19.

20.

21.

10.

11.

22.

12.

13.

14.

GROUND FLOOR -3910

23.

24.

25.

15.

26.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

75mm x 25mm vertical wood louvre slats Triple pane glazing system Insulated warm-window frame Window sill extension Stud to louvre attachment bracket 75 mm Insulated Composite Metal Panels R-24 Stud to slab side clip fastener 12.5mm fibreglass sheathing 20 gauge - metal subgirt 50mm closed cell spray foam insulation R-13 W305 x 305 x 97 152mm steel stud wall @ 24" O.C Heated mechanical/structural cavity 152mm steel stud wall @ 24" O.C - on hangers

Overhang Detail

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

Drainage slot 75mm polished concrete topping 230mm structural floor slab Wire hanger concrete fastener 152mm steel stud wall @ 24" O.C - on hangers Hanger wire W305 x 305 x 97 1hr fire rated w/ intumescent paint Heated mechanical/structural cavity Suspended ceiling hanger clip 25mm architectural/acoustic ceiling tile 15mm gypsum board Air barrier

Tectonic Model

Structural Integration

6

8

1

1. Loop Start 2. 2D Gallery 3. 3D Gallery 4. 4D Gallery 5. 5D Gallery 6. 5D Gallery 7. W/C 8. Utility 9. Service

5 4

7

9 2

Digi

Phys 3

Recirculating Hot Water Cold Water

S R

4

1 2

1. Loop Start/E 2. Lounge 3. Cafe 4. Utility 5. W/C 6. Service 6

5

3

2

Mechanical Stystems

Supply Return

Recirculating Hot Water Cold Water

Rainwat Supply Return

Mechanical Integration

Roof Profile Utilized for Rainwater Collection

R-60 TPO Membrane Roof Assembly

Sensor Controlled Switched Diffusers Electrochromic Glazing & Louvres

Ducting Follows Circulation Profile

Commercial Electric Boiler Rainwater Filtration System

Grey Water Collection Cistern

ASHRAE 90.1 Geothermal Heat Pump HVAC System R-30 wall Assemblies

Passive Systems

Natural Stack Effect Through Occulus

HVAC Ducting Water Piping

05

AN ATLAS OF EXPERIENCE Carter McHugh and Samuel Baril

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

An Atlas of Experience Sam Baril Carter McHugh

Map Kunsthalle Comprehensive Studio – EVDA 682.04 Instructor: Keir Stuhlmiller

CONCEPT STATEMENT | AN ATLAS OF EXPERIENCE

A building that helps people navigate the complexities of the contemporary world, a platform to draw maps of individual authentic experiences, leveraging high exposure to restore voices to the silenced.

EXPERIENTIAL RENDER | PLATFORMS FOR EXPRESSION

EXPERIENTIAL MODEL | RIBBON AS INTERFACE

FAÇADE ASSEMBLY | ENVELOPE ASSEMBLY DETAIL

TPO Roofing Membrane Parapet Cap Flashing Wood Framed Parapet Wall R-50 Mineral Wool Insulation 300mm CLT Roof Deck Column Cap Steel Knife Plate Deck Connector Custom Steel Knife Plate Bracket Through Mullion Joint

CNC Milled Acetylated Glulam Slat System 50 x 50mm Galvanized Steel HSS Support Curtain Wall Back Painted Glass Spandrel Panel R-30 Insulated Spandrel Back Pan 300mm CLT Floor Deck 50mm Silicone Joint Mullion Double Pane Curtain Wall Glazing Panel CNC Milled Glulam Girt Embedded With Cross Lap Joint 50 x 150mm Thermally Broken Aluminum Curtain Wall Mullion 19mm Concrete Tile on Raised Access Panel Radiant Floor System 300 x 300mm Glulam Column Column Base Steel Knife Plate Deck Connector 300mm Underfloor Air Distribution Plenum Pedestals

Curtain Wall Sill to Slab Connector Bolts

SITE INFLUENCE | TRANSIENT OCCUPATION

SITE INFLUENCE | WELCOMING IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY

ELEVATIONS | TYING TOGETHER EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENTIAL RENDER | ARRIVAL

Featured Exhibition: Souvenir – Chantal Gibson

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM | RIBBON VARIATIONS

EXPERIENTIAL RENDER | A GLIMPSE OF THE GALLERY

Featured Exhibition: I was, I am, I will be – Channel Miller

PROCESS DIAGRAM | RIBBON INFLUENCES

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR CONTEXT SUN

TRAIN

PLAZA

INTERIOR CONDITIONS L2 LIGHT L1 LIGHT ACCESS LEGEND: Importance HIGH

INTERIOR

LOW

FACADE DIAGRAM | OUT AND IN

Exterior

Interior

SECTION & PLAN DETAIL | SLATS & SHELVES

INTEGRATED RENDER | DRAWING MAPS

LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN | ADAPTABLE GALLERY

EXPERIENTIAL DIAGRAM | A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE

SECTION DETAIL | LIGHT AND AIR

Skylight Strip Supported by Glulam Beams 300mm CLT Roof Deck

Aluminum Frame Curtain Wall

CNC Milled Glulam Light Shelfs Fastened with Brackets to Columns Typ. Steel Post to Beam Connection 300 x 1000mm Glulam Beam 300 x 300mm Glulam Posts 300mm CLT Floor Deck 300 x 600mm Glulam Floor Beam Floor Beam Midpost Steel Connector CNC Milled Glulam Girts 300mm Concrete Exit Stair Shaft 300mm Concrete Central Service Core Raised Access Floor on Pedestals Sliding Partition Track System Stair Supported by Glulam Stringer 300mm Concrete Foundation Wall 1200 x 600mm Concrete Strip Footing 300mm Concrete Floor Slab

EXPERIENTIAL DIAGRAM | OPEN GALLERY

Featured Exhibitors: KWEST, Aaron Paquette

LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN | CREATING EXHIBITS

RENDER | BRIDGING THE GAP

Featured Exhibitors: Brian Jungen

RENDER | FURNITURE AND EXPERIENCE

Stage and Performance Divisions

Featured Exhibitor: Gailani

Multi-Purpose Workspace

Breakout Studios

SECTIONS | VARYING SLATS

CEILING PLAN | RADIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Summer Solar

Winter Solar

Warm Air Exhaust

Cold Air Intake

Radiant Slab

UFAD

INTEGRATED RENDER | RADIANT RELATIONSHIPS

DETAILS & SECTIONS | INDOOR OUTDOOR

RENDER | ENTRY CONDITION FROM PLAZA

06

UP LINK Esther Ephraim-Osunde and Natalie Sandelli

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

UPLINK

Synthesizing Ecologies - Comprehensive Studio - EVDA 682.04 Ephraim-Osunde Esther - Sandelli Natalie Instructor: Keir Stuhlmiller

Uplink Project: Exterior south west view of the building showing the translucent glazing.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is a kunsthalle that focuses on the spread of information to the public about architecture and the build environment. Interior programming has the spaces divided into innovation, experimentation and application spaces. The project building creates a way for people to interact with the building and thu enter the space or visually engage with the space by creating a passageway from the south facade to the north facade, and placing the exterior exhibition at the centre and an oculus at the top to give passersby views into the spaces, thus creating visual views for those passing from one end of the site to the other.

PHASE 1

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Program Diagram: Bubble diagram of the spaces

PROGRAMMING - COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM PROGRAM GROUP

PROGRAM ELEMENT

UNIT AREA M2

NUMBER OF ROOMS

AREA M2

AREA SF FUNCTIONAL QUALITIES

Public Component

Reception

Lobby + Coatcheck

Retail + Bookstore

Public Exhibition

Administration

Multipurpose Kitchen

1

60

1

1

1

1

First point of contact from entrance vestibule, Accessed from 11th street, give information to visitors and occupants, waiting area for visitors, has chairs, reception desk, tables, 646 high traffic area, public area

QUALITATIVE PROPERTIES

HOURS OF OCCUPANCY

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Natural light, artificial light

Lobby + coatcheck, shipping/ receiving/ handling

all

masonry

Natural light, artificial light

reception, horizontal circulation, vertical circulation, retail

all

chairs, reception desk, computer, printer lighting desk coat storage, lockers, acoustic considerations minimal seating + lighting

Natural light, artificial light

lobby + coatcheck, horizontal circulation, before 8am- restricted, vertical circulation after 6pm- restricted lighting

glass, masonry, bright

100

Passage way, occupants leave coats here, access other spaces from here, 1,076 high traffic area, public area

278

Art is sold, books are sold, shelves.

Assessed from the lobby, high traffic 3000 area, public area

masonry, millwork shelves flexible

500

Accessed from the lobby, ceiling is high to fit different exhibitions, temporary nature of exhibitions, hence temporary display fixtures, high 5382 traffic public area

flexible millwork display fixtures, open, white, high ceiling, track light, spotlights

50

LIGHTING QUALITIES

Artificial light

millwork cabinets, shelves, electrical Event and exhibition catering and food refrigerator, microwave, electronics 538 service, medium traffic public area Artificial light

20

Assessed by non managerial staff, centre volunteers, semi private area, 215 low traffic

desks, chairs, general ceiling height, minimal Natural light, shelving artificial light

1

20

Shelves, storage, printing, Assessed general ceiling height, by all staff and volunteers, low traffic, millwork shelving/ storage, printers 215 semi private area

Admin Support Research Component

Shipping/ Receiving/ Exhibition Handling

Resource Area

1

Seminar Room

4

Research Support

Loading Dock/ Shipping/ Receiving

Program Areas Subtotal

Exhibition Storage/ Prep

250

70

280

Library, computer stations, projectors, chairs and tables. Medium traffic due to restricted public access, semi 2690 private.

Tables, chairs, workshops, public teachings, space is flexible to cater to the different meetings, restricted public access, semi private, medium 3013 traffic

desks, chairs, general ceiling height

desks, chairs, general ceiling height general ceiling height, millwork shelving/ storage, printers

Natural light, artificial light

Resource area, research support, horizontal circulation Seminar room, resource area, horizontal circulation

before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations desk, chairs, after 6pm- restricted + lighting shelves desk, shelves before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations desk, chairs, after 6pm- restricted + lighting shelves desk, shelves before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted lighting

desk shelves

30

high traffic, accessed from 11th street, vehicular movement/ parking, high ceiling, warehouse loading and unloading of several items look, inside/ outside, Natural light, ramping artificial light 323 ranging from small to large

reception, lobby, exhibition areas, horizontal circulation all

lighting

1

40

Medium traffic, restricted access, semi private and mostly open to staff and workers unloading, unloading and high ceiling, warehouse preparation of exhibition pieces, high look, inside/ outside, Natural light, ramping artificial light 430 ceiling to accommodate large items

public exhibition areas, outdoor exhibition, loading, horizontal circulation restricted

lighting

17

1688

1

shelves

before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted lighting

20

Artificial light

shelves, printers

before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations after 6pm- restricted + lighting desk, chairs

Shelves, printing, storage, medium 215 traffic, restricted area, semi private.

1

cabinets

Artificial light

1

Admin Workstations

cabinet, microwave, refrigerator

exhibition fixtures & stands

desk, chairs, computer, projector, Seminar room, research support, before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations workstations, printers horizontal circulation after 6pm- restricted + lighting desk

desks, chairs, general ceiling height, minimal Natural light, shelving artificial light

20

shelves, cash register, chair, desk, computer shelves, desk

before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations exhibition after 6pm- restricted + lighting fixtures

before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted lighting

MILLWORK

Artificial light

Assessed by staff, private offices for cultural centre management, private 430 area, low traffic

2

lobby + coatcheck, horizontal circulation, retail, shipping/ receiving/ handling, washrooms Administration, public exhibition, outdoor exhibition, horizontal + vertical circulation

TECH / EQUIP

admin workstations, admin support, resource support, multi purpose kitchen, vertical circulation admin offices, admin support, resource support, multi purpose kitchen admin offices, admin workstations, resource support, horizontal circulation

40

Admin Offices

ADJACENCIES

shelves, printers

18173

Operational Support

Washrooms

4

Custodial Services (Garbage)

1

Recycling Horizontal Circulation

Program Areas Subtotal

24.6

98.5 5

1

20

1

150

Vertical Circulation

1

90

Mechanical Room Electrical Room Server and Telecom Room

1 1

60 15

1

7

11

445.5

High traffic public space, one male, one female on the ground floor. One male one female on the top floor. wcs, urinals, sinks, Handicapped stall, urinals, wcs, sinks, general ceiling height, partitioned wc stalls 1060 etc slightly lower ceiling, Janitorial office, storage, semi private, minimal millwork shelving 53.8 small area, low traffic Waste recycling, semi private, located inside/ outside, to open to the buidling exterior. Low garbage bins, slightly high ceiling 215.3 traffic Public high traffic area, links other interior walls, doors to 1614.6 spaces together. Corridors other programs concrete stairs, open, natural lighting, elevator from parking Public high traffic areas. Elevators, stairs, links floors together. Connects to 2nd floor, main stairs, exit stairs.

968.8 the parking to the building

Natural light, artificial light Natural light, artificial light

before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted all lobby, horizontal circulation, vertical circulation all horizontal circulation, lobby, custodial services all before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted all

Natural light, artificial light

parking, custodial services, reception, lobby, multipurpose kitchen

Artificial light Artificial light

lighting

wcs, sinks, handdryers, urinals, mirrors, soap dispensers, partitions partitions

lighting

shelves

shelves

temporary exhibition fixtures

exhibition fixtures

lighting acoustic considerations + lighting

645.8 Low traffic semi private area.

161.5 Low traffic semi private area.

efficient efficient

Artificial light Artificial light

75.3 Low traffic semi private area.

efficient

Artificial light

before 8am- restricted, acoustic considerations after 6pm- restricted + lighting acoustic considerations + lighting horizontal circulation restricted horizontal circulation restricted lighting acoustic considerations + lighting horizontal circulation restricted

hardscape, concrete, masonry walls

Natural light, artificial light

Vertical circulation, horizontal circulation, exhibition prep/ storage all

4795.1

Site and Vehicle

Outdoor Exhibition Space Parking

Program Areas Subtotal

Programming: Interior Programming

Ramps. Docks, Driveways

1400

Multiple outdoor exhibition pavilions.

Public high traffic area. Contains moveable exhibitions. Accessed from 5382 the lobby High traffic public area. Car parking stalls. 3 handicapped parking located 15069.5 close to the elevator

50

Facilitates movement in and around 538.2 the building. High traffic public area.

500 30

1950

20989.7

concrete, columns, hardscape

Artificial light

concrete, columns, hardscape

Natural light, artificial light

vertical circulation lobby, reception, parking, outdoor exhibition space, loading/ shipping/ handling

lighting

before 8am- restricted, after 6pm- restricted lighting

all

PROGRAMMING - CONCEPTUAL PROGRAM DIAGRAM

Concept Diagram: Program Concept

SITE ANALYSIS -

Site Analysis: Cultural site study

SITE ANALYSIS - CONCEPTUAL SITE DIAGRAM

SIte Concept:Site diagam showing the conceptual spaces placement on the site

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT STATEMENT The architecture encourages public engagement with architecture interventions to further expand knowledge of the built environment and allow for data collation for future design applications

Image Title: Image Description

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI

Parti: The parti describes the incorporation of the passageway and the oculus and how they intersect

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT MODEL

Image Title: Image Description

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL MODEL

Concept diagram: Experiential Model showing the looking out space

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Concept Models: Initial model studies

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Concept Diagram: Top floor massing strategies

PHASE 2

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 CONTENT

Conceptual Model: Eventual model of building after several iterations

SITE PLAN 1:400

Site Plan: Showing the roof on the site

SITE PLAN 1:400

Site Plan: Showing the ground floor on the site

URBAN SITE SECTIONS (2)

Urban Section: Showing the relationship and how people move from one end of the site to the other

URBAN SITE SECTIONS (2)

Urban Section: Showing the relationship and how people move from one end of the site to the other

BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL

Structural Axonometric: Showing the building structure in its entirety.

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL (MECHANICAL AND ETCETERA)

Environmental Systems: Diffused lighting through the translucent facade

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL (MECHANICAL AND ETCETERA)

Environmental Systems: Cool Concrete Roof prevents heat islands

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL (MECHANICAL AND ETCETERA)

Environmental Systems: Daylighting through the oculus skylight

BUILDING SYSTEMS - ENVIRONMENTAL (MECHANICAL AND ETCETERA)

supply return

Mechanical: the building uses a CAV multizone system that functions with an overhead forced air system to condition the interior spaces

BUILDING SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability: showing the recyclable and reusable characteristic of the building

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

Code Diagram: showing the building’s adherence to code

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

Accessibility: showing accessibility and barrier free movement

FLOOR PLANS

Parking Plan: showing underground parking plan

FLOOR PLANS

Ground Floor: showing the exterior exhibition space and the passageway

FLOOR PLANS

First Floor: Showing the different spaces and the oculus open to below

SECTIONS (2)

3d Section: through the building oculus

SECTIONS (2)

3d Section: showing the interior corridor

ELEVATIONS

WEST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

Elevations: Showing the brick aggregation on the facade of the West and South Elevations

KEY BUILDING ASSEMBLIES

Building Assemblies: Roof assembly and floor assembly

IMAGES

DD Phase Renders: Underneath the Oculus

IMAGES

DD Phase Renders: Approching the Oculus

PHASE 3

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 AND 2 CONTENT

Section: Section through Exterior Glazing

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 AND 2 CONTENT

Section: Section through building oculus

TECTONIC DRAWING 1:20

Tectonic: First Floor Tectonic showing the glazing, wooden slats, brick and structural members

EXPLODED FACADE ASSEMBLY AXONOMETRIC DRAWING #1 1:20

Tectonic: Exploded Tectonic of First Floor

EXPLODED FACADE ASSEMBLY AXONOMETRIC DRAWING #2 1:20

Tectonic: Exploded Tectonic of First Floor

WALL SECTION #1 1:20

Wall Section: Section through the brick exterior wall from the parking to the first floor

WALL SECTION #2 1:20

Wall Section: Section through the exterior glass wall from parking underground to the first floor

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Glass to Ground Slab Detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Parapet and Brick Wall Detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Parapet Detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Brick to Ground Slab Detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Oculus Glass Detail

SECTION / PLAN DETAILS

Detail: Spider Connectors Detail on Plan

PHASE 4

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT -

Parametric Brick Iterations: iterations for the brick facade by rotating the brick and aggregating the bricks

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT -

Facade Conditions: showing the different facade conditions of the building

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT -

Facade Axonometric: Facade Axonometric showing the different layers that make up the wall of the building

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT -

Wooden Slats- Interior Brick: Wooden Slats and Interior Brick in the firt floor room of records space, limiting views

IMAGES

Building Aerial View: Aerial view showing building in the downtown west site context

IMAGES

Underneath the Oculus: The Passageway underneath the oculus and how people pass from one side to the other, and how the transparent glass overlooks the passageway

IMAGES

Underneath the Oculus: The exterior exhibition underneath the oculus and how people pass from one side to the other, and how the transparent glass overlooks the passageway

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Interior Exhibition: Showing the interior exhibition space and the corridor surrounding the oculus.

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Interior Exhibition: Showing the interior exhibition space with the structural members expressed.

PRESENTATION NARRATIVE The site is located in the Downtown West end of Calgary, and it is in close proximity to areas such as the downtown West kerby station, the Mewata Armoury, Contemporary Calgary and high rise residential buildings.

The building has influences such as the train to the south of it, and the residential highrises to the north.

Our building’s concept encourages public engagement with architectural interventions to further expand knowledge of the built environment and allow for data collation for future design applications. Our building is a kunsthalle that encourages learning about architecture and the built environment, thus helping improve on public knowledge about design and the built environment.

The building features an oculus hole open to the sky. This central oculus is located above the central exterior exhibition space. The ground floor of the building is divided into two volumes, creating a passageway around the exterior exhibition which is located at the centre. The passageway takes one from the train platform and from the sidewalk of 11th street to the building and underneath the oculus. The central passageway creates opportunities for people to walk through the site, and experience the activities occurring in the exterior exhibition space.

With the focus on the spread of architecture and the creation of a resource for future engagement, The spatial programming of the interior divides the spaces into three segmentsinnovation, experimentation and application spaces. The innovation spaces include the makerspace, CNC and lasercutter labs. These are production spaces for designers to create, and the public can visually engage, but not physically access those spaces. The experimentation spaces include interior an exterior exhibitions and the room of records. These are publicly accessible and ar where work is showcased, and where information for future engagements are recorded. Application spaces include the bookstore and classroom, where the public can learn more and gain knowledge on the built environment.

By using transparency, views are curated into the building, giving people visual experiences into the spaces of the building. In choosing the building materiality, the major influence was the proximity of other brick buildings to the site, such as the mewata armoury and the kerby centre. To continue with this while creating a sense of familiarity, brick is used as the materiality choice of the opaque portion of the facade. Translucent glass provides limited views for passersby into the space and giving them limited views in, piquing their interest. The transparent glass allow for full views in to the spaces, allowing the passersby to see fully what is happening, thus giving them full visual views into the space. The entrance door is also located on this interior spaces in proximity for the users to access the building. The solid brick blocks are rotated to form curved on the facade to suit and show the building form. The semi transparent glass is located on portions of the exterior facade, such as into the lobby, makerspaces classroom and interior exhibition. The transparent glass is on the facades of the interior looking spaces such as the lobby and innovation spaces which border the exterior exhibition. The solid portions are covered in brick that has been rotated at the curved portions of the building, highlighting a shift in form and providing visual interest for people.

The use of brick as an exterior material allows for familiarity of material, as most buildings in the area are made from brick. The brick is arranged in a linear pattern that correlates with the linear arrangement of the interior wooden slats located in some major portions of the building.

The wooden slats are on the upper floor, and they meet the perforated brick wall to create a connection to the exterior brick facade condition and allow for controlled visibility and lighting filtration.

The facade shows the brick outer layer and the glass layers. As people move from one point direction to the other, they can be seen passing through the underneath and using the passageway to get through to the other side.

The building uses a CAV multizone system that functions with an overhead forced air system to condition the interior spaces.

The building structure comprises of reinforced concrete in the parkade and steel trusses, columns and beams which function to transfer loads for building stability. The ground and first floor consist of steel trusses, and the area around the glass and oculus has columns with overhead beams that transfer these loads down to the foundation. Some of the structure is exposed on the interior, and this creates opportunities for users of the building to see these elements and what they do, thus creating a learning experience for them.

The interior exhibition expresses some structure such as the columns surrounding the corridor round the oculus, and the steel trusses on the exterior portion. The concrete substructure includes the parking slab and parkade, and all the building load is transferred to the reinforced concrete foundation.

The room of records is part of the experimentation spaces, and is used for user data collection and management. The visitors follow the oculus path to the room as they make their way through the space and are encouraged to engage with the touch screen systems for provide feedback in an interactive manner that will be used to inform future architectural interventions such as those that are built in makers spaces. This data will also create an accessible database for the exhibitions and designers alike.

REFLECTION

PROJECT LESSONS Describe in this one page some of the lessons learned through the studio, including challenges, growing opportunities, successes, and things to try going forward.

We learned that there are many facets to designing a building, and all these parts have to be taken into consideration in tandem with each other.

We also learned how projects move from conceptual phases to more detailed realistic ones, and how your building has to shift and adapt to realism, code requirements and structural requirements.

We also learned how to be strategic and plan our time around certain things, especially looking at how the stages (HVAC, structures, etc) fall into each other and considering carefully how they connect.

Working with a team also taught compromise accordingly to ensire that everyone’s opinions are considered.

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UNITIING DUALITIES Obinna Ekezie and Miriam Navarrete

Comprehensive Design Studio SAPL 616 │ WINTER 2021 │ Instructor Keir Stuhlmiller Master of Architecture School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

Approach View Along 7th Avenue

Uniting Dualities

Comprehensive Studio - EVDA 682.04 Miriam Navarrette and Obinna Ekezie Instructor: Keir Stuhmiller

Uniting Dualities Given the nature of the Kunstalle as an active and dynamic disseminator of culture in its environment, this project acts on the site as a pulling force for the existing surrounding conditions, to present a different perspective on the dual relationship between what exists and the potential of what could exist, Past and future, Day and Night, Inside and Outside, Calm and Dynamic, Large and Small. Individual and Collective. We identified the physical environment elements around the site bounded by Bow River, as well as the existing travel paths and connections that lead into the site. Given the proximity to Bow River, the massing strategy takes into consideration a flooding mitigation strategy, detaching the exhibition program from the ground. This strategy allows for freedom of passage between the three surrounding streets as it pulls the visitor in. Once on the site, they are detached from their context, and the relationships attached to it are presented with new possibilities. The massing of the building is shaped by the site conditions, views, solar exposure, and wind conditions. The ground floor is also shaped, unveiling an open valley that hosts a multifunctional space for expression and engagement.

To set in motion the uniting of a community, the program allows for all kinds of diversity to embrace the dualities generated, not as means of segregation but as means of creating something new, a possibility for uniting dualities to create stronger communities.

PHASE 1

PROGRAMMING - PROGRAM BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Program Diagram

PROGRAMMING - COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

Program Diagram

PROGRAMMING - CONCEPTUAL PROGRAM DIAGRAM

Outdoor Exhibition

Open Exhibition Room

Retail and bookstore Outdoor Terrace

Seminar Rooms

Administration Resource Area

Parking

Program Diagram

WC

Exhibition Room

WC

Lobby

Operational Support

SITE ANALYSIS - Site Influences

Site Influences

SITE ANALYSIS - SITE CONTEXT

Site Context

SITE ANALYSIS - CONCEPTUAL SITE DIAGRAM

Cultural Stimulation

Exhibition Hall

Space for relaxation and De-stress

Garden - Square

Social interaction

Venue Area

Adress site

Landscape development

Entertainment, Play and Learning environment

Interactive exhibitions & Bookstore

Space for expression

Multifunctional spaces

Conceptual Site Diagram

Street

Identified needs / Provide

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To Bow River

To Bow River

To Bow River

Residential Towers

Contemporary Calgary

C Train

C Train

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The building acess hapens at the meeting of flow paths.

Pedestrians + Bicycles + Automobile + C-train passangers To Bow River

To Bow River To Bow River

Residential Towers

To Bow River

Residential Residential Towers Towers

Contemporary Contemporary Calgary Calgary

C Train

To Millenium Park

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To Millenium Park

To Millenium Park

Contemporary Calgary

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Contemporary Calgary

Contemporary Calgary

To Millenium Park

Residential Towers

Residential Towers

Residential Towers

Contemporary Calgary

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To Millenium To Millenium Park Park

C Train

To Millenium Park

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Selection of the most probable paths of movement

The building acess hapens at the meeting of flow paths.

Users and pedestrians fill the space and use it as they choose.

Creation of a shift in the site that wraps up users.

Conceptual Site Diagram

Site

Freedom of passage + Flooding mitigation strategy

Connection to the Ground

Environmental Influences

Massing Strategy Massing Strategy FloodingFlooding Mitigation StrategyStrategy Mitigation + Freedom of Passage + Freedom of Passage

Sunken Plaza

Dual Space

Conceptual Site Diagram and Massing Strategy

Massing Strategy

Interaction of dualities

Uniting Dualities

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CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT STATEMENT Moving Forward

Potential

Path ways

Current Residents & Visitors

Engagement, Identity and Inclusion

River

Future Residents & Visitors

Recreation

Inclusion and Diversity

Community Group of people connected by tangible or/ and intangible features where relationships are developed

Flooding

Engagement, Identity and Inclusion like a river flow can shape our communities and our environment

Uniting Dualities - Past and future Day and night Inside and Outside Calm and Dynamic Large and Small Individual and Collective

Concept Development - Defining Community

John De Maio

CONCEPTUALIZATION - PARTI

We identified the needs the project can serve the community, and the way dual experiences can interact to create new ones and rearrange them to take the visitors from the exterior and involve them into the program spaces. The relationship between the urban fabric and the environment is realized in this project to showcase the sense of belonging and allow for visitors to embrace the site and become part of the community. This experience begins while approaching the site. The open plaza creates an opportunity for engagement with the community and the natural conditions of the site. While The reception of the building acts as a filter that detaches the visitor from the urban environment. Changing Glimpses of visuals, sounds, lights, and shadows join visitors as they move toward the program spaces acting as filters to set the pace for the next space.

The project presents to the visitor an experience of dualities of the space, environment, the city, and the community. The finalization of the process is a release moment through the ramps experienced as the uniting of dualities where the final experience in the building becomes a beginning.

Parti and Formal Strategy

CONCEPTUALIZATION - CONCEPT MODEL

Concept Model Studies

CONCEPTUALIZATION - EXPERIENTIAL MODEL

Experiential Model: Massing studies on paper

ADDITIONAL / PROCESS WORK

Experiential Studies - Volume, interior and sectional qualities studies

Research component

Washrooms

Administration / Office spaces

Seminar Rooms Seminar Rooms

Gound Level

Level 1

Roof Garden

Exhibition Area

Outdoor Exhibition

Services

Lobby / Public Areas

Exhibition Area

Level 2

Floor Plan Development

Roof Level

The building responds to the LRT incidence by allowing itself get deformed and titled to the side

Structural Foot Entrance Voids Multi-Purpose Trench

Formal Strategy

Site Context

Site Context

Massing Development

Site Context Site Context

PHASE 2

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 CONTENT

Itiration A

Itiration A

Exhibition 2

Massing Studies - Iteraiton 1

Exhibition 1

Massing Studies - Iteration 2

Interior Studies - Iteration 2

MORE UPDATES TO PHASE 1 CONTENT

Design Development Studies

Design Development Model Studies

Design Development Interior Studies

Design Development Model Study

Design Development Model Studies

SITE PLAN 1:400

Site Plan

URBAN SITE SECTIONS

Contemporary Calgary

To Bow River

Residential Area

C- Train Station

Contemporary Calgary Residential Area

South Urban Section Uniting Dualities

West Urban Section Uniting Dualities

South and West Urban Section

BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL

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BUILDING SYSTEMS - MECHANICAL

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HVAC System Uniting Dualities

UHU

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Outdoor duct Intake

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UHU

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Fan room Geothermal Heat pump with verticar arragement

HVAC System distribution Section

HVAC System Uniting Dualities

Rainwater recollection

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Rainwater Harvesting Rain Water Harvesting Strategy

Uniting Dualities

BUILDING SYSTEMS - STRUCTURAL SUSTAINABILITY Open Gallery

Closed Gallery

BUILDING SYSTEMS - CIRCULATION AND EGRESS

Occupancy Classification Occupancy Classification Group Division 2, 2 storeys Group A Division 2, A 2 storeys Rooftop

Level 2

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Occupant Load Occupant Load Rooftop 400 people and 400 people and 800 people for special events 800 people for special events Washrooms required Washrooms required Female - 12 Water Closets Female - 12 Water Closets Male - 6 Water Closets Male - 6 Water Closets (Divided in 2 (Divided storeys) in 2 storeys)

Level 2

Rooftop

Allowable Construction Combustible Construction Up to 2 Storeys Sprinkled Level 2

Rating Fire Resistance Required Rating Fire Resistance Required Floor Assemblies: 45 min.

Floor Assemblies: 45 min.

Walls, Columns: 45 min Walls, Columns: 45 min Roof Assemblies: 45 min.

Roof Assemblies: 45 min.

Accessibility Accessibility 1 Universal 1 Universal Bathroom perBathroom storey per storey

Level 1

Level 1

Parking Parking Level 1 30 Parking Stalls 30 Parking Stalls Accessible Parking: 3 Stalls Accessible Parking: 3 Stalls Elevators

Max. distance 23 m.

Max. distance 23 m.

Means of Exit Means of Exit 2 Means of Exit at each Level 2 Means of Exit at each Level Fire Stairs Fire Stairs Minimum travel distance: 45m.Minimum travel distance: 45m.

Level 1

Elevators

Limiting Distance Limiting Distance East – 150 or more Exposed building East – 150 face,or more Exposed bui unprotected opening of 50%, allowed unprotected Limiting opening of 50%, al distance: 6 m. distance: 6 m.

Occupancy Occupancy Ground Level Ground Level

A. Assembly A. Assembly / Public Spaces / Public Spaces Ground Level • Bookstore / Retail: 393 persons.

• Bookstore / Retail: 393 persons.

(250 m2/ 0.95) (250 m2/ 0.95) - Spaceseats with non-fixed and tables - Space with non-fixed and tablesseats 0.95 Area per 0.95 Area per person. person.

- 250 m2 Area - 250 m2 Area

Ground Level

B. Exhibition / Gathering: 1,410 persons. (564 m2/0.40) B. Exhibition / Gathering: 1,410 persons. (564 m2/0.40) Standing 0.40 Area per person.

- Standing space- 0.40 Area space per person.

564 m2 Area - 564 m2 Area

Level -1

Level -1

Administrative Spaces / Support: C. AdministrativeC.Spaces / Support: -Office area: persons. (139 m2/9.30) -Office area: 15 persons.

(13915 m2/9.30) -Office 9.30 Area per person.

-Office at 9.30 Area per at person.

Level -1 -110 m2 Office Area -110 m2 Office Area 29 m2 Support Area - 29 m2 Support -Area

Allowable Construction Combustible Construction Up to 2 Storeys Sprinkled

Distance 8.50 m.

Distance 8.50 m.

Miscellaneous Fire Separations Miscellaneous Fire Separation The project considers fire separation The project in theconsiders folfire sepa lowing spaces: lowing spaces: Storage Rooms: Not less than 1Storage hour. Rooms: Not less than 1 Mechanical Rooms: Not less than Mechanical 1 hour. Rooms: Not less th Janitor Rooms: Not less than 1Janitor hour. Rooms: Not less than 1

Level -1

Research: 734 persons (550m2/0.75) D. Research: 734D. persons (550m2/0.75) -Spaceseats with non-fixed seats 0.75 Area per person.

-Space with non-fixed 0.75 Area per person.

-Resource area :-Resource 270 m2 area : 270 m2 -Seminar rooms-Seminar : 280 m2 rooms : 280 m2

Code Review Code Review

Uniting Dualities Uniting Dualities

Code Compliance Review

Code Review

Uniting Dualities

Code Review

Uniting Dualities

FLOOR PLANS

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SECTIONS

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Section X-X

Section X-X

Section Model

Section Model

Contemporary Calgary

Residential Area

South

Contemporary Calgary

Residential Area

North

C- Train Station

Residential Area

East

Residential Area

C- Train Station

West

Elevations

Elevations

Uniting Dualities

KEY BUILDING ASSEMBLIES

Insualtion/Water vapour barrier

Steel Studs

Exterior Cladding

Buidling Assembly Concept

Glu-lam Structure

Interior Cladding

Primary Steel Structure

PHASE 3

UPDATES TO PHASE 1 AND 2 CONTENT

Revised Site Plan

Aerial View of revised Model

Main Approach View of revised Model

Aerial view of revised Model

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Uniting Dualities Facade Cladding Detail

WALL SECTION #1 1:20

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Bolt connection + Steel Bracket 10. Silicone 11.

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Glu-lam Beam 350 x 450 mm Glu-lam horizontal support 250 mm Wood Cladding 150 mm Water resistant Steel Composite Slab Stainless steel trench drain Structural Insulated curved Glass Glass fin Steel Composite Slab Kaju wood cladding Steel Beam 300 mm Steel Beam 200 mm Steel Brackets

PHASE 4

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT

Model Studies

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT

Model Studies

UPDATES TO PHASE 1, 2, AND 3 CONTENT

Aerial view revised Model

Revised Site Plan

Revised South Elevation

Model Study at night

Approach view along 7th Avenue

Multi-Purpose Sunken Plaza

Lobby on First Floor

Exhibition Room on Second Floor

Towards the outdoor exhibition area

Seminar Room

Outdoor Exhibition Space

Outdoor Exhibition Space

Roofop - Exhibition Space

Model Study at Night

PRESENTATION NARRATIVE 2 SITE INFLUENCES Given the nature of the Kunsthalle as an active and dynamic disseminator of culture in its environment. The project acts on the site as a pulling force of the existing conditions around it -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 SITE PLAN To present a different perspective on the dual relationship between what exists and the potential of what could exist.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 SITE CONTEXT We identified the physical environment elements and travel paths around the site bounded by Bow River, As well as the population inhabiting the area, to identify their needs and benefits according to the community.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 SITE RESEARCH We identified a selective age group living in the area (which is from 25 to 34’s years old).

And that the population includes an important presence of diversity groups, this understanding of the site and community set the framework for the project implications in the area, as well as their meaning to the community.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 PARTI The diverse relations between the members of the community and their environment are conceptualized in the project to offer a new perspective.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 FLOODING MITIGATION STRATEGY Given the proximity to Bow River, the massing strategy considers a flooding mitigation strategy, detaching the Exhibition program from the ground.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 MASSING STRATEGY Once the space is detached from its context and the relationships attached to it, duality is presented to visitors as experiences that enrich each other.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 MASSING STRATEGY The project allows for freedom of passage between the 3 surrounding streets, pulling pulls the visitor into an open plaza. The building touches the ground at the visitors’ vertical circulation to create a condition of soft connection to the site.

The massing of the building is shaped by the site surroundings, and the ground floor is shaped by community activities. Unveiling an open valley that hostess a multifunctional space To set in motion the uniting of a community, the program allows for all kinds of diversity to embrace dualities, not as means of segregation but as means of creating something new, a possibility for uniting dualities to create stronger communities.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 – 11 URBAN SECTIONS The massing of the project relates to the Urban fabric and the Environment -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…to straighten the sense of belonging and allow for visitors to appropriate the site and become part of the community -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 ELEVATIONS The project is strongly related to the main transit of vehicles, pedestrians, and the C-train.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 EXTERIOR RENDER The project opens towards 11th avenue, providing public multifunctional spaces for pedestrians and views from the interior of the Gallery towards the exterior.

14 PROGRAM 1 The program spaces were developed considering how the project can contribute to the community, and the way dual experiences can interact to create new ones.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15 PROGRAM 2 Then they are rearranged to take the visitors from the exterior and involve them into the program spaces.

16 BUBBLE DIAGRAM The project is designed as a flow between dual experiences that the visitor must transit to get to the next space.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 FLOW DIAGRAM The project is distributed in 2 levels over the open plaza, a rooftop, and an underground level. All levels are connected by the 2 cores that host the elevators, fire stairs, and service shafts.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 BUILDING SECTION The project considers 2 areas that provide different experiences for the visitor, which would be further explained in the following details.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 WALL SECTION 1 The East side of the project hosts the Reception, Lobby, and the enclosed exhibition area.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 WALL SECTION 2 While the Westside is open at the ground level to the multipurpose plaza and the second level to the open exhibition area.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 SITE PLAN The interior flow of the project contrasts the exterior flow; which wraps up the project experience. The final experience for the visitor is a rooftop outdoor exhibition space. Conceptualized as the culmination of the program.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 DETAIL ROOF AND PARAPET The rooftop provides areas for greenery and walkable surfaces while protecting the interior spaces underneath.

The roof slope is designed as a feature for walking, and at the same time allows for water to drain under the raised pedestals into the water collector for rainwater reuse.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 STRUCTURE CONNECTIONS The main structure of the building consists of a Glulam structure attached to a steel Exoskeleton. And reinforced concrete for the 2 cores and the underground structure.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 MATERIAL STRATEGY The structure follows the material strategy for the project, taking into consideration the materials’ life circle, using mostly recycled steel and mass timber.

The structural design allows for disassembly, so if needed the building materials can be re-used or safely returned to the industry or the soil.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 GROUND LEVEL At the ground level, the public plaza brings the visitors into a sunken plaza that creates a shelter condition capable of hosting a variety of activities. The access to the building provides a second layer of shelter before entering the building.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 -1 LEVEL The underground level accommodates the parking area and mechanical rooms. The concrete structure in this level transfers the loads to the building foundations.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 DETAIL AT GROUND LEVEL The Detail at the ground level shows the Main structure connected to the concrete slab that divides to the underground parking as well as the interior and exterior levels, and the continuity of the thermal layers.

31.Plaza. Our project is designed to perform through all seasons, the multi-purpose gallery space provides that opportunity as a shaded gathering space between the two cores where all sorts of expressions could happen.

33. Plaza coming down.

The initial experience is a public space that can be appropriated by the users, where art is combined with community activities.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34. Approaching to Reception & ceiling projections.

As the visitor climbs down the stairs, the entrance experience becomes a moment of decent and yet lift, a surprise as it prepares the visitor for this experiential journey.

35. Lobby. This access acts as a filter through the reception and ticketing area and leads the visitor to the lobby and coat check area on the first floor.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36. LEVEL 1 Level 1 serves the public areas of the program as well as administration spaces, it is complemented by a retail and bookstore space, a small cafe, and a resource area.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37. LEVEL 2 The second level serves the 2 main exhibition spaces augmented with an open workshop area.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38. SITE SOLAR ANALYSIS Analysis of sunlight and wind patterns through the year on the site and how it plays on the massing influenced the envelope system design.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39. ENVELOPE SOLAR ANALYSIS Using Grasshopper and Ladybug, Solar analysIs were done to shape the building mass as we sought ways to maximize solar radiation during winter and minimize direct solar incidence during summer.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40. FAÇADE TECTONIC 1 The envelope includes a wood cladding system at the exterior and the interior of the assembly that is attached to the main steel structure with the thermal layers and steel studs for the cladding in between.

The Glu-lam structure is also lined with timber cladding for solar shading in the outdoor exhibition space, At Level 1 where the Glu-lam structure has enclosed spaces, structural insulated Glass is used for thermal control.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41. FAÇADE DETAIL This envelope detail shows the facade system along with the roof and ceiling at the enclosed Exhibition Area. It also shows the relationship between the operable louvre system and the windows.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEQUENCE LEVEL 2- part 1 42. RENDER STAIRS (2) Walking through the levels of the project, the user experiences changes in light…….

43. Lobby /stair …………………..space, and volume, scale, indoor and outdoor conditions, a multi-layer of experience.

44.Exhibition------------------ The enclosed exhibition room is adaptable to different requirements, both and can house both temporal and permanent exhibits. Connecting this space to the lobby and coat check below with a spiral stair makes for smooth accessibility for the users.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45. SLAB CONNECTION The slabs are designed as steel composite attached to the main steel structure as well as the exterior cladding. Thermal breaks are incorporated where the cladding support system connects to the main structure.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46. OPENINGS The fenestration placement on the mass takes into consideration, orientation, views, and sunlight exposure.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47. TECTONIC FAÇADE DETAIL This envelope detail shows the facade system with roof and ceiling conditions at the enclosed Exhibition Area.

The exterior cladding opens where windows are placed to allow for controlled daylight intake and ventilation.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48. FAÇADE DETAIL ZOOM The façade assembly includes the support of the exterior cladding system and the thermal layers all attached to the main steel structure.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49. FIXED WOOD CLADDING + WINDOW DETAIL Here, we show the condition between the façade assembly and the windows.

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50. SITE ANALYSIS The importance of sustainability in this project comes from the understanding and respect of the site conditions as well as the importance to preserve the environment of the community and ultimately the city. Our project is therefore one that blends and complements existing conditions.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51. RAINWATER AXO. Wait 8 seconds.

The roof slope provides an opportunity for stormwater harvesting. Using the cores to channel the water into the cistern, the stored water can be reused in the projects which reduce the building water demand from the city supply.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52.SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Passive control strategies implemented in the project ensure the building meets the comfort standards for users while remaining energy efficient.

At the open exhibition, the exposure to the elements is controlled with GLT beams, allowing the experience of the duality between the natural and the built environment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------53. ENVELOPE STRATEGY GLU-LAM For the Glu-lam structure, the slabs attach to the beams, and the cladding provides solar shading at the interior.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------54. TECTONIC DETAIL The cladding pieces and horizontal supports for the structure are attached to the main Glu-lam beam to provide structural stability.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------55.0 DETAIL FLOOR CONNECTION LEVEL 1 At the first level, the interior space is thermally protected by the slab and the insulated structural Glass while Glass Fins provide structural stability to the glass.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56.OPEN EXHIBITION BY SEASON In the open Pavilion at Level 2, the seasons and the climate become part of the experience.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEQUENCE 57. OUTDOOR EXHIBITION The outdoor exhibition space is perhaps the highlight of the exhibition experience as it serves as an in-between space…….

58- OUTDOOR EXHIBITION RENDERS. ……..that unites the inside and outside, providing several layers of experience.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------59. DETAIL FLOOR CONNECTION LEVEL 2 The floor detail at the open exhibition space includes thermal layers at the slab and a waterproof floor assembly that drains rainwater into the water collector tank.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RENDER GETTING OUTTO OUTDOOR EXHIBITION 60. This image of the second floor shows the border condition between the outdoor exhibit and the interior. 4 seconds -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------61. RENDER SEMINAR ROOM. The seminar continues in our theme of timber cladding and suspended ceilings for the interior spaces.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------62. DETAIL INTERIOR WALL The drop ceiling is designed to provide ample room for mechanical systems.

And looking at the cladding in more detail. give 8 seconds -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63. DETAIL INTERIOR CLADDING We have added an acoustic backing in the interior wall assemblies considering the large open spaces in the project.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------64. HVAC AXO The project considers a Variable Air Volume reheat HVAC system, using a local thermostat in selected zones.

The fan room is located in the basement, along with the Geothermal heat pump proposed for the building. Also, the system includes a free cooling chiller at the Rooftop.

65. HVAC The cores serve as means of vertical ductwork distribution, and the drop ceiling conceals the horizontal distribution.

66. The two cores location allows the division of the cooling and heating loads, which significantly decreases the ductwork sizes of the system.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------67. CODE REVIEW 1 The project is designed to meet the Alberta Building code, in terms of occupant loads, accessibility 68 . CODE REVIEW2 It follows the Fire safety and limiting distance for a Group A Division 2 occupancy classification.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------67. RENDER EXTERIOR The project presents to the visitor an experience of dualities of the space, environment, the city, and the community.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------68. ROOFTOP After visiting the exhibition areas on the second floor, the journey continues to the Rooftop where public exhibitions take place as well. It also features a stage for performances and events.

The experience unwinds as the visitors take the ramp back to the ground plaza.

69 to 71.RAMP VIEW The uniting of gallery visitors and residents of the area takes place at the rooftop exhibition area. This public exhibition is connected to the ground by a ramp that provides visuals to the environment and the project with a different perspective. The visitor is brought back to experience the public plaza and the city.

72. FINAL RENDER The finalization of the project is a moment of release, experienced as the uniting of dualities. Where the final experience in the building becomes only just the beginning.

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REFLECTION AND PROJECT LESSONS

This collaborative process has perhaps been the most exciting, successful, and informative exercise I have had in this academic journey. The structure encourages a wholesome engagement of the creative and iterative design process. The evolution of our project over the past 4 months has been quite interesting as the portfolio shows. Without an end product in mind and with open minds, we started with similar ideas although with different expressions, and worked towards a convergence. We were quite fortunate to develop a synergy and respect for the work. The several iterations that then went into the project over the long 4 month period have produced what we believe is a great piece of architecture that not only meets the project’s requirements in producing a Kunsthalle but also performs so much more. Our project as a piece of architecture attempts to blend its site, existing buildings, services, and adjacencies with the museum infusion by posing and answering the questions; how does a building effectively blend with its landscape in an inseparable marriage? How do buildings positively transform their pre-existing context as they extend into their surroundings? and how do we design today looking to the future while still responding to the specificity of the site/programme?

This studio has been a learning experience at every stage. The opportunity of continuous explorations of several aspects of the project has enriched the project result and allow for a holistic approach to the architectural concept. One of the most interesting lessons from this project development is that the process followed was not a linear one in which information was added through it; but rather a process of continued questioning, re-thinking, and coming back to the concept to carry on along the process. This became a particular learning experience while considering the project site response as the project development moved along.

The experience has been very enriching, the fact that this studio was developed in partnership provided opportunities to hear different ideas about the project, points of view and engage in interesting conversations that improved the project in every way. This studio has allowed me to open my mind to different ways of approaching an architectural project, by learning from our professor and guest crits, my partner, and my peer’s comments. Among the challenges faced during this studio was the thinking of all aspects of the project together when making design decisions.

As well as the use of software to bring all the information of the project together. Another challenge for me personally was the amount of research needed when developing the project details and mechanical systems since my experience as an architect are from different climate conditions and construction processes. These challenges became the biggest growing experiences of this studio for me, and have awakened an interest in further explorations, especially in terms of the project detailing and software use.

Some of the most valuable lessons learned are to express the intent of the project at every architectural decision and be able to communicate it; the constant question about the experience of the user at every move through the design process. And finally, the capacity to use a holistic approach involving materials, structure, control systems, light, acoustics, sustainability, specific details, and bring them into the design intent.