Ricardo Vega - Columbia University GSAPP Comprehensive Portfolio 2nd Year

RICARDO VEGA

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PORTFOLIO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GSAPP

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RICARDO VEGA

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PORTFOLIO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GSAPP

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CONTENTS

harlem agave pg. 14 SAFNP: fiberfield pg. 24 SAFNP: SIC pg. 32 aqua cell pg. 48 retailing science pg. 52 IBL / Vapor Veil pg. 56

Bronx Forum Exchange pg. 60 Rose Center pg. 68 RI water terminal pg. 78

HFTTP:// A HIGH FREQUENCY TRADING TENSION PLATFORM

The HFTTP proposes renting a publicly-owned financial server park to the city’s high frequency traders (HFTs). The temporal and spatial characteristics of HFT are juxtaposed with a crowd funding platform to create dynamic public spaces.

The HFTs are suspended between the server towers in a landscape of gardens and light pavilions that humanize the otherwise pressured and systematic profession of an HFT. Their proximity to the servers give them an advantage that allows them to generate larger profits and in return redirect some of that profit back into the community’s crowd funding platform.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Spring 2012 Critic: Mabel Wilson

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GREAT JONES ST SAUNAS SERVERS

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PLANS The building is mad up of layers that complement each other in program and infrastructural services.

The basement STRUCTURAL / level includes temperate and thermal pools that utilize the heat from the server towers. At the ground level a network SYSTEM of crystal floors creates a pedestrian plaza that allows views into the vaporous pool level below.PIPING INTEGRATED STAIRS + RAILINGS

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Suspends and delivers utilities to HFT Pod.

TENSION PLATFORM The t ension platform r uns its entire system piping through its 2 x 3 i n. conduits. The modularity of each p latform allows it to attach and create a floating landscape.

CONCEPT

The building was conceived as an artificial STRIATED garden landscape suspended between GARDENING two Plants completely mechanized server and o ther vegetation are distributed hrough t he l andscape towers.

The ttowers are flanked by saunas according to the organization of piping at each thatProximity inputto water the server heat withinlevel the platform. channels and enough d istance from and combine it with water to create steam electric radiation is required. rooms.

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MATERIAL STUDIES

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

“Post “3/4 Review” an updated 7KH EXLOGLQJҋs system piping concept is d istributed t form hrough t he arose out of a previous model study. Using channels of each p latform and o rganized according to collage techniques to inform the the necessities of each. major form of the building, the material properties of the model WATER/STEAM illustrated key characteristics that ELECTRICITY I wanted to pursue.”

COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE

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STRUCTURAL / SYSTEM PIPING

INTEGRATED STAIRS + RAILINGS

Suspends and delivers utilities to HFT Pod.

TENSION PLATFORM The t ension platform r uns its entire system piping through its 2 x 3 i n. conduits. The modularity of each p latform allows it to attach and create a floating landscape.

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

STRIATED GARDENING

7KH EXLOGLQJҋs system piping is d istributed t hrough t he channels of each p latform and o rganized according t o the necessities of each.

Plants and o ther vegetation are distributed t hrough t he l andscape according to the organization of piping within the platform. Proximity to water channels and enough d istance from electric radiation is required.

WATER/STEAM ELECTRICITY COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE

TENSION PLATFORMS The suspended landscape consists of a network of platforms that are interconnected. The platform is a perforated slab with conduits that carry the tower and pod’s infrastructural services. Each platform is fully integrated as the railings, stairs and electrical and plumbing are structurally supported by the piping that runs through the conduits.

WATER/STEAM ELECTRICITY

SUSPENSION CABLE

COMMUNICATIONS

STRIATED GARDENS

BUILDING SYSTEM PIPES

Grass and other vegetation is planted over the platform in response to the system pipes that run through that platform.

System pipes run through platforms to deliver water to trees and vegetation, and electricity/ communications to HFT Pods.

During the winter steam and heat is run through pipes for snow melt and temperature conditioning.

Optimal Platform: Water + Low Electrical Radiation

AEROPONIC PLATFORM

LECTURE HALL

TRANSLUCENT ENVELOPE Organizes and aligns system piping from infrastructure below into the server towers and tension landscape.

BUILDING SYSTEMS

CONTROL ROOM AEROPONIC PLATFORM

Hangs below tension platform and mists water to roots through piping sytem.

KICKSTARTER LAB HFT POD

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CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND The conceptual background of the project relies on the juxtaposition of geospatial and temporal qualities of High Frequency Trading and a Kickstarter project. Using these two drawings it was deduced that the geospatial qualities were very similar in both types of activities, yet the temporal sequences were vastly different.

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harlem agave AN INDUSTRIAL HOUSING COOPERATIVE

As a housing and industrial agriculture cooperative, the Harlem Agave Co-op presents its residents with a unique opportunity to live and work in an agave syruo manufacturing housing block. Through various degress of active and passive participation, the residents and their unit collaborate to grow, harvest and process the nectar of the agave plant. Each resident has the option to participate at various levels, with large rent subsidies going to those willing to immerse themselves deeper into the project.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Fall 2012 Critic: LOT-EK

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LOWER LEVEL

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PANTRY + FRIDGES LIVING AREAS KITCHEN + SEATING LIBRARY + SEATING

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TYPICAL WING PLANS Each wing is designed as a double-loaded corridor with housing facilities in the lower level of the wing. Each unit has direct egress into the communal kitchens above. The agave is grown at the communal level but its nectar is processed in the residential level as it slowly drains into the units. After its first round of processing the nectar is pushed into the kitchen for heating.

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AGAVE NECTAR PROCESSING

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HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING

COMMUNAL COMMUNAL COMMUNAL KITCHENS KITCHENS KITCHENS

INFRASTUCTURAL INFRASTUCTURAL INFRASTUCTURAL BASE BASE BASE

TOTAL TOTAL UNITS: TOTAL UNITS: 196 UNITS: 196 196 FAMILY FAMILY CLUSTER: FAMILY CLUSTER: CLUSTER: 48 48 48 MICRO MICRO UNITS: MICRO UNITS: 100 UNITS: 100 100 APPROX. APPROX. APPROX. POP.: POP.: 388-484 POP.: 388-484 388-484

TOTAL TOTAL COMMUNAL TOTAL COMMUNAL COMMUNAL SPACES: SPACES: SPACES: 64 64 64 KITCHENS: KITCHENS: KITCHENS: 46 46 46 LAUNDROMATS: LAUNDROMATS: LAUNDROMATS: 8 8 8 GYM: GYM: 1 GYM: 1 1

TOTAL: TOTAL: 260 TOTAL: 260 260

TOTAL TOTAL UNITS: TOTAL UNITS: 196 UNITS: 196 196 FAMILY FAMILY CLUSTER: FAMILY CLUSTER: CLUSTER: 48 48 48 MICRO MICRO UNITS: MICRO UNITS: 100 UNITS: 100 100 APPROX. APPROX. APPROX. POP.: POP.: 388-484 POP.: 388-484 388-484

TOTAL TOTAL COMMUNAL TOTAL COMMUNAL COMMUNAL SPACES: SPACES: SPACES: 64 64 64 KITCHENS: KITCHENS: KITCHENS: 46 46 46 LAUNDROMATS: LAUNDROMATS: LAUNDROMATS: 8 8 8 GYM: GYM: 1 GYM: 1 1

TOTAL: TOTAL: 260 TOTAL: 260 260

HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING

PRIMARY PRIMARY PRIMARY CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION INTERNAL HALLWAYS: 8 (ONE PER FLOOR) INTERNAL INTERNAL HALLWAYS: HALLWAYS: 8 (ONE 8 (ONE PER PER FLOOR) FLOOR) SWITHCBACKS: 48PER (SIX PER FLOOR) SWITHCBACKS: SWITHCBACKS: 48 (SIX 48 (SIX PER FLOOR) FLOOR)

PRIMARY PRIMARY PRIMARY CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION

COMMUNAL COMMUNAL COMMUNAL KITCHENS KITCHENS KITCHENS

INFRA INFRA INFRA (STRUCTURE) (STRUCTURE) (STRUCTURE) TOTAL: TOTAL: 20-25 TOTAL: 20-25 PER 20-25 PER FLOOR FLOOR PER FLOOR *ARRANGED *ARRANGED *ARRANGED WITHIN WITHIN A 14’ WITHIN AWIDE 14’ WIDE GRID. A 14’GRID. WIDE GRID.

INFRA INFRA INFRA (STRUCTURE) (STRUCTURE) (STRUCTURE)

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INTERNAL HALLWAYS: 8 (ONE PER FLOOR) INTERNAL INTERNAL HALLWAYS: HALLWAYS: 8 (ONE 8 (ONE PER PER FLOOR) FLOOR) SWITHCBACKS: 48PER (SIX PER FLOOR) SWITHCBACKS: SWITHCBACKS: 48 (SIX 48 (SIX PER FLOOR) FLOOR)

*ARRANGED *ARRANGED *ARRANGED WITHIN WITHIN A 14’ WITHIN AWIDE 14’ WIDE GRID. A 14’GRID. WIDE GRID.

*SLIGHTLY *SLIGHTLY ANGLED *SLIGHTLY ANGLED TOANGLED SLOWLY TO SLOWLY TO FILTER SLOWLY FILTER FLUIDS FILTER FLUIDS AS THEY FLUIDS AS THEY AS THEY MAKE MAKE THEIR THEIR MAKE WAYWAY THEIR INTOINTO THE WAYTHE CORE. INTO CORE. THE ONECORE. ONE BASE BASE PER ONEPER UNIT, BASE UNIT, PER UNIT, INCLUDING INCLUDING INCLUDING MICROUNITS. MICROUNITS. MICROUNITS.

INFRASTUCTURAL INFRASTUCTURAL INFRASTUCTURAL BASE BASE BASE

*SLIGHTLY *SLIGHTLY ANGLED *SLIGHTLY ANGLED TOANGLED SLOWLY TO SLOWLY TO FILTER SLOWLY FILTER FLUIDS FILTER FLUIDS AS THEY FLUIDS AS THEY AS THEY MAKE MAKE THEIR THEIR MAKE WAYWAY THEIR INTOINTO THE WAYTHE CORE. INTO CORE. THE ONECORE. ONE BASE BASE PER ONEPER UNIT, BASE UNIT, PER UNIT, INCLUDING INCLUDING INCLUDING MICROUNITS. MICROUNITS. MICROUNITS.

AGAVE AGAVE AGAVE GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN TOTAL AGAVE: TOTAL 7217 AGAVE: TOTAL AGAVE: 7217 7217 IN HARVEST IN HARVEST CYCLE: 481 CYCLE: IN HARVEST CYCLE: 481 481 NECTAR PER NECTAR MONTH: PER 144,340 MONTH: L144,340 L NECTAR PER MONTH: 144,340 L SYRUP PER SYRUP MONTH: PER 28,868 MONTH: L 28,868 L SYRUP PER MONTH: 28,868 L PER MONTH PER MONTH PER MONTH REVENUE REVENUE APPROX: APPROX: $447,454 $447,454 REVENUE APPROX: $447,454 PRODUCTION/UNIT: PRODUCTION/UNIT: PRODUCTION/UNIT: 147147 L - $2,278 L 147 - $2,278 L - $2,278 TOTAL AGAVE: TOTAL TOTAL AGAVE: AGAVE: 7217 7217 7217 IN HARVEST CYCLE: IN HARVEST IN HARVEST CYCLE: CYCLE: 481 481 481 NECTAR PER 144,340 MONTH: L NECTAR NECTAR PER PER MONTH: MONTH: 144,340 L144,340 L SYRUP PER 28,868 MONTH: L SYRUP SYRUP PER PER MONTH: MONTH: 28,868 L 28,868 L PER MONTH PER MONTH PER MONTH REVENUE APPROX: $447,454 REVENUE REVENUE APPROX: APPROX: $447,454 $447,454

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AGAVE GROWTH AREA

FILTERING Agave nectar flows downward and into diagonal member where it slowly filters until it arrives at the kitchens to heat.

HEATING Filtered nectar is heated and sent to processing cores where the agave nectar where final processing and packaging occurs.

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Follows the diagonal structural memeber across the wing and delivers water for irrgiation to the unit below.

Receive new and recycled water from the wing above (via diag memebers) and sprays water intothe wing below.

WATER SPRINKLER

BATHROOM/LIVING ROOM KITCHEN PORCH WATER NECTAR SERVICES

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SAFNP: fiberfield A SEISMIC INTERPRETIVE DEVICE

An component of the San Andreas Fault National Park or SAFNP, the FiberField operates as a dynamic platforming system capable of sustaining infrastructure around the park. A wand is devised as a component of a larger system field. The component itself is a flexible rod with a connector base that attaches to a stationary concrete podium embedded into the ground. Through a longer rod, sensitive geological vibrations and tremors are transferred and amplified by a mechanism embedded into the base, and revealed by the swaying of the wand. Logistically the device operates as part of the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. Each visitor is given the option to pick a uniquely calibrated wand. As they make their way through different trails they encounter FiberFields (landmarks where a series of bases are embedded into the ground). At each location they are presented with the opportunity to insert their wands into the system and watch them translate seismic activity into a visual interplay of swaying wands that light up as seismic energy flows beneath them.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Spring 2013 Critic: Geoff Manaugh

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FIBERFIELD

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ACTIVATED LED Activated when movement is caused by seismic vibrations.

WAND A 1/8 inch diameter steel rod, with a base connector. Each can be tuned to various vibration frequencies.

FACETED PLATFORM PANEL Surrounded on all edges by steel tubing. Provide the entire platform with structural support.

GUESTS Are able to choose a unique wand and insert them around different park locations.

Guests determine ďŹ eld conďŹ gurations.

CONCRETE WAND BASE Holds attachment connector and seismic transfer mechanism.

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The Tectonic Wall is found in canyon terrains and exploys a vertical canyon walls as a structural base. The Fiber Field embeds itself to both the canyon wall and the ground to provide two different input forces.

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SEISMIC AMPHITHEATER The Seismic Amphitheater is found on mountain and steep hill slopes. As part of the trail infrastructure, they provide a grand platform stage for a Fiber Field and double up as a place of refuge for guests during torrential rains.

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Terrestrial Waypoints help guests situate themselves throughout vast landscapes of the park. Each one accommodates one of several types of infrastructural services: i.e. water fountains, maps, waste and recycling disposal. While not accommodating to a complete Fiber Field, Terrestrial Waypoints include several oversized Fiber Wands that help guide guests at dusk and night hours.

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The Pulse Bowl is an exclusive interpretative arena for a horizontal Fiber Field. The artiďŹ cial basin is dug several feet into the ground and has a one point access into the bottom of the bowl where two tiers of seating accommodate park guests.

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FIBERFIELD

PARK FIELD

ParkField is a conceptual park typology. ParkField utilizes the formal language of the Fiber Field platforms in a larger scale. It attempts to spatialize vast areas of the National Park site and includes various Fiber Fields as well as different programmatic zones like recreational areas, bike ramps, trails and stage seating.

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SAFNP: seismic interpretive center SAN ANDREAS FAULT NATIONAL PARK PARKFIELD, CA

The location of the new San Andreas Fault National Park, or S.A.F.N.P., surrounds the widely studied town of Parkfield in the central region of California. The region around Parkfield attracts geologists from all over the world interested in studying the consistent fault creep and the multitude of micro-earthquakes that occur. The recent completion of the San Andreas Fault Observatory at Depth, mere kilometers away from the town, confirms that scientists are interested in establishing a long-term research base in the area.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Spring 2013 Critic: Geoff Manaugh

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The primary goal of the S.A.F.N.P. is to expose the public to the complexities of the fault, including its relationship to local and global seismic activity, through various architectural and visual interpretative moments dispersed throughout the park. Another important goal is to complement the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience with a comprehensive research and laboratory facility that will attract and accommodate a large number of scientists. With the incorporation of scientific infrastructure into the park, the S.A.F.N.P. hopes to advance the study of both seismology and fault mechanics in an effort to provide a better understanding of the spectacular geologic feature that is the San Andreas Fault. |

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aqua cell AN INTEGRATED WATER LABORATORY

Integrating the basic components required to run the lab, a multi-level laboratory unit responds to each componentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inputs and output. The building envelope emerged as a response to specific outputs including the movement of water and electricity. In addition to the visual interplay created by clear and opaque panels, viewers are encouraged to penetrate the space of the lab via a protruding canopy directly adjacent to the main working area. Under the canopy the public is able to receive live information feeds of the water quality or they can simply enjoy its shade.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Fall 2011 Critic: Mark Rakatansky

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retailing science A COMMUNITY FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

A hydroponic laboratory was used as the foundation for the design of a food research laboratory, as an extension of Columbia University in the Manhattanville neighborhood of New York City. Utilizing the wide variety of traditional cultural food staples, the Food Research Institute took on the role of mediator between the culturally diverse community and the university. The various levels are intertwined strategically with educational and scientific programming that aims to integrate the people of the neighborhood through interactive and community gardens distributed throughout the building.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Fall 2011 Critic: Mark Rakatansky

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IBL / Vapor Veil A VAPOR SENSOR & DELIVERY SYSTEM

Utilizing a vapor sensor and delivery system, the Vapor Veil is able to detect the quality of the immediate environment and the vapor print of the user. It releases antibiotics and other nutrients into the mouth region when necessary. The design allows for the mask to fan in and out in order to minimize facial obstruction when it is not needed and is fully independent structurally, lightly resting on the chest when retreated or expanded. The mask employs a series of hollow tubes to transfer the stored medical fluids from an IBL suit or component. The embedded tubing system connects to an IBL component through an extension piece that anchors the left end of the mask and connects to the storage tubing on an IBL. This extension is also used to refill the necessary fluids at Bio Fluid Stations throughout the city.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Spring 2013 Critic: Amanda Parkes

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INNER BODY LINING Complementary to the Vapor Veil, the Inner Body Lining or IBL is a full body suit made of several components. Embedded throughout the lining is a series of sensors and tubes that store medical and nutritional fluid and transfer it to the Vapor Veil. The tubing is distributed in a pattern that follows the lines of non-extension, a concept that defines lines within the surface of the body that will not extend by the natural flexion and torsion of the human body. (Iberall, 1970) An supplementary component to the IBL is a series of structural joint supports that are formed by laminated joints and pressurized gel pockets, and controlled by active pressure gel tubes. These structural components are intended for the aging populations and athletes.

INTERIOR LINING SUIT WHITE VARIANT

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ACTIVE PRESSURE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

VAPOR VEIL Utilizing a vapor sensor and delivery system, the Vapor Veil is able to detect the quality of the immediate environment and the vapor print of the user. It releases antibiotics and other nutrients into the mouth region when necessary. The design allows for the mask to fan in and out in order to minimize facial obstruction when it is not needed and is fully independent structurally, lightly resting on the chest when retreated or expanded. The mask employs a series of hollow tubes to transfer the stored medical fluids from an IBL suit or component. The embedded tubing system connects to an IBL component through an extension piece that anchors the left end of the mask and connects to the storage tubing on an IBL. This extension is also used to refill the necessary fluids at Bio Fluid Stations throughout the city.

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DETACHABLE SLEEVE COMPONENT MEDICAL TUBING STORAGE + DELIVERY

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Bronx Forum Exchange A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING & DESIGN LOFT

The Bronx Forum Exchange is a 70’ by 280’ building located on a 450’ square site in the Bronx, NY. The architectural concept is based on an exterior structural skeleton that visually wraps around the envelope of the building. The result of the external structure is an expansive, column-free interior that provides a flexible open space for light industrial workshops and design studios. The exterior, clad structural column is located far enough from the envelope to be discerned visually from multiple perspectives. As the column rises over the top of the envelope it rails into the building and seemingly disappears as it continues past the envelope line.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Spring 2013 Critics: John Pachuta (Heintges) & Leo Argiris (ARUP)

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The primary structural columns are complemented by large extruded mullions that follow a similar pattern around the envelope but stop within the envelope in a playful pattern.

Utilizing the same language of the column and mullions, the primary cores are pushed slightly past the perimeter of the building to reveal a precast concrete facade that rises above the envelope line. On the south and north facades the ground level envelope is retreated one bay inwards allowing the rest of the building above to cantilever over a narrow pathway.

Together these gestures make the envelope appear as if it is in suspension between the outboard columns and cores and renders expression to the structural members.

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To alleviate the important connection between structure and envelope, a special unitized component was designed. At each girder to slab connection the unitized component comes with a perforation that lodges around the clad beam, once the units are in position they are sealed.

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In the interior the structure is also expressed, although all members are left exposed. Instead of cladding, beams are painted with intumescent paint and displayed above an elegant assembly of mesh panels, light fixtures and HVAC components that provide the interior an equally impressive architectural statement.

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Rose Center AN CASE STUDY FOR AN EARTH & SPACE MUSEUM

The Rose Center for Earth and Space, built in 2003 as replacement for the original Hayden Planetarium, sits in the Museum of Natural History’s north side.

Its concept has been described by its architect, James Stewart Polshek, as a “cosmic cathedral,” whose spatial experience would awe and inspire visitors with an understanding of the wonders of our universe, “in much the same way that the monumental spaces of medieval cathedrals inspired visiting pilgrims.”

The building is designed and built as a visual expression of the science it contains within, a physical learning tool for its visitors. An iconic sphere, enclosed within a 120-foot-high glass cube curtain wall showcases stateof-the-art technological and structural systems that express the museum’s mission for science and technological research.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Fall 2012 Critic: Antón Martínez

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STRUCTURE ROOF GUTTER SYSTEM CEILING BEAMS CEILING PANELS

GLASS PANELS

STAINLESS STEEL TRUSS

TENSION CABLES WIND TRUSS SPIDER CLAMP STRUCTURAL GLASS FINS

Although the Rose Center is an addition to the Museum of Natural History, the building is structurally self dependent, with no actual structural connections to the existing museum. Furthermore, there are two separate and independent structural systems at play, the structure that supports the curtain wall and roof, and the structure for the sphere. In the glass, curtain-wall enclosure, traditional columns have been replaced by twoway roof trusses and vertical trusses that entirely support the facades and roof.

The suspended curtain wall is completely supported by a vertical and horizontal tension truss system that holds over 700 individual panes of glass in place. The pretensioned rods and cables also help the walls transfer wind loads from the glass panes to the vertical truss and down into the ground.

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ALUMINUM PANEL CLADDING

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LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 PLANETARIUM STRUCTURE

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STRUCTURE The curtain wall system that encloses the northern and western walls of the planetarium consists of single 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? tempered glass panels constructed with structural support and elements designed to resist lateral loads.

The glass panels are attached utilizing customized stainless steel two and four-point spider clamps. The glass panes are sealed with silicone and seemingly disappear when viewed from afar to give the impression of a single sheet of glazing. The spider clamp configurations which hold each glass panel in place independently of the rest, are the main elements which accept the dead load of the curtain wall and the initial wind load.

The spider clamps are designed with slotted holes which allow for movement, and are bolted onto the glass panels and held in place by vertical and horizontal tension rods. At the perimeter of the ground level the vertical tension rods are substituted by structural glass fins which maximize transparency.

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SPHERE The sphere, although visually and spatially an integral part of the exhibit behaves independently and differently from the rest of the building. Since the curtain wall and glass enclosure protect the interior from the elements, the sphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in accommodating to the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thermal comfort is minimal.

Instead the focus is to provide an optimal sound and visual experience inside the Space Theater. None of the structural and architectural connections are thermally sealed, and all joints are left open, however great care is taken to acoustically treat the interior of the theater.

Each exterior aluminum panel is lined with an acoustically treated membrane that muffles the loud and explosive sounds generated by the cosmic show of the theater.

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ACOUSTICAL FABRIC BACKING ADHERED TO BACK OF PANEL W10 CIRCULAR TRUSS TOP CHORD

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3/8” THICK STAINLESS STEEL TOP PIECE 1/4” THICK STEEL PLATE WELDED TO ROUND BAR, SPACED 2’ O.C. 1” ALUMINUM SQUARE TUBE BENT TO RADIUS OF CURVE OF RAMP

3” DIAM. STEEL PIPE CONTINUOUS CLIP ANGLE TO SUPPORT LAMPHOLDERS AND BRACE PLYWOOD

STIFFENER PLATE 3/4” THICK 3-COAT PLASTER ON SELF-FURRING METAL LATH

3/4” THICK 3-COAT PLASTER ON SELF-FURRING METAL LATH

STEEL CLIP ANGLE 12” O.C.

STRUCTURAL HANGERS CONNECTING TO LEGS OF SPHERE

STANCHEON CUT FROM W10

PAINTED PLASTER 8” STRUCTURAL PIPE W/ INTUMESCENT FIREPROOF COATING

BRACKET FASTENED TO PURLIN STEEL TORSION TUBE W/ INTUMESCENT FIREPROOF COATING

3/8” THICK RUBBER SPORTS FLOORING 1/4” STEEL PLATE C4 PURLIN 7/8” FURRING CHANNELS, MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO C4 PURLINS METAL LATH SCREWED TO FURRING CHANNELS

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STEEL ANGLE BENT TO CURVATURE OF RAMP AND ATTACHED TO GIRDERS (BEYOND)

1/8” THICK PRE-TREATED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE

FURRING CHANNELS 3/4” THICK 3-COAT PLASTER ON SELF-FURRING METAL LATH LIGHTING COVE

RAMP The ramp that spirals around the sphere up from the ground floor and into the planetarium is supported by three steel legs made of custom-welded pieces of steel to form a octagonal column that is covered with fireproofing and an aluminum enclosure. The legs are attached to the same base as the legs of the sphere.

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The steel legs are welded to a torsional tube that forms the spiral of the ramp and is the main pathway for the flow of forces in the ramp structure. The larger torsional tube is connected to a smaller tube by welded girders so that the width of the ramp is balanced more on the larger tube. The floor of the ramp is composed of steel plates above the girders with rubber flooring on top to damp the sound of footsteps.

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The Rose Center for Earth and Space, built in 2003 as replacement for the original Hayden Planetarium, sits in the Museum of Natural History’s north side.

Its concept has been described by its architect, James Stewart Polshek, as a “cosmic cathedral,” whose spatial experience would awe and inspire visitors with an understanding of the wonders of our universe, “in much the same way that the monumental spaces of medieval cathedrals inspired visiting pilgrims.”

The building is designed and built as a visual expression of the science it contains within, a physical learning tool for its visitors. An iconic sphere, enclosed within a 120-foot-high glass cube curtain wall showcases stateof-the-art technological and structural systems that express the museum’s mission for science and technological research.

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Columbia University Fall 2012 Critic: Wilfried Laufs

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MEMBRANE BORDER

Stainless steel lining that allows pure tension connection with perimeter anchors

ROOF MEMBRANE • TENARA ePTFE • Teflon • Approx. 15% Translucent

MEMBRANE TENSION STRUCTURE Welded stainless steel reinforcement for membrane to vertical and diagonal support members.

ROTATING PIVOT STRUCTURE

PERMIETER ANCHORS

Permits 30º rotation off central vertical axis, allowing entire dock to accomodate to the river’s directional flow and facilitate water taxi acces into dock bays.

Connect dock to membrane perimeter. See connection detail.

CENTRAL SPINE SUPPORTS

DOCK Perforated metal deck on top of water sealed wood panels.

Sealed rubber paneling allows entire structure to float.

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STEEL PIPE WELD COVER STEEL JOINT STEEL BOLT ANGLED CONNECTION RECEIVER BOLTED STEEL END PLATE

WELD COVER

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PIPE TO SEMICIRCULAR STEEL PLATE CONNECTION STEEL PIPE WELD COVER

STEEL BOLT STEEL PLATE CONNECTOR STEEL BASE PLATE

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PIPE TO STRUCTURAL SPINE CONNECTION

STEEL PIPE SLOTTED RECEIVER

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