EXPLODED STRUCTURE DIAGRAM
GREYWATER RECYCLING Heat provides both heating and RAINWATER COLLECTION Water recycling Collect rainwater and storage for Photovoltaic Sized to meet Building’s energy demand Energy Recovery VentilProvides fresh air while minimizing energy loss LED Lighting ConOccupancy and Dimming sensors Superior Air Sealing and InFor uneccesary heat lostAutomatic controls and power strips to shut down equipmentVariable speed hood Filter Water storage the collected rainwater for future daily use Slope parapet to collect rain water Sloped Parapet and Solar Panel Wood Facade Wall Finishing Wood Structure Floor Plates
Triple-Glazed Window Joist Beam Plywood Interior Finish Insulation Exterior Finish WALL SECTIONZERO-EMISSION/RAINWATER COLLECTION DIAGRAM
CIRCULATION/PROGRAM
DIAGRAM GROUND FLOOR 1:200
Lobby Cafe Office Gym Fire Stair Laundary Courtyard Communual Space Recycling Area Parking UP UP A A’ B W 14th Ave Balaclava St Virtical Circulation Cafe Public (cafe) Semi-Private (office) SharedWork Life
NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION
Studio LargeStudio UP UP DOWN LargeStudio Studio Studio Shared Kitchen Shared Balcony Fire Stair A’ B’ B A SECOND FLOOR 1:200 THIRD FLOOR 1:200
SECTION BB’
PHYSICAL MODEL
SECTION PERSPECTIVE
ISOMETRIC DRAWING
STURCTURE PROJECT
Date: Fall 2022
Location: Arbutus Greenway and 10th ave, Vancouver, BC
ehold the Arbutus Greenway, a vibrant flow of motion, imbued with the colors of pedestrians and bikers alike. The design of the project, aptly named “TIDE”, envisions this flow as a gentle and ever-changing current, much like the ebb and flow of a river that shifts with the passing of time. To complement this vision, the shelter’s design takes the form of stacked pebbles by the riverside, imbuing a sense of peacefulness and tranquility that invites passersby to stay awhile.
In keeping with the nature-inspired concept of “flow,” the chosen materials include an array of timber, such as sawn timber and glulam, promoting sustainability and a harmonious blend with the surrounding vegetation. The use of concrete adds a touch of rawness and neutrality to the design, seamlessly complementing the verdant greens of the site. The interior program space also utilizes concrete, enhancing energy efficiency and lowering maintenance costs.
02 TIDE
CONTEXT MAP 1:20000
PROGRAM DIAGRAM
circulation Sunrise Noon Sunset Winter Time
Arbutus Greenway W Broadway Summer Time
Plant Greenery
-Pyramidal Eurpean Hornbeam
-English Oak
-Scots Elm
-Dawyck’s Beech
-Worplesdon Sweetgum
-Basswood
-Princeton Gold Maple
-Norway Maple
-Red Maple
-Night Purple Leaf Plum
-Norwegian Sunset Maple
Assigned Site
Flow of “water” + Pull Circulation away from adjacent building
Circulation Sunpath & Circulation Form Finding Diagram 1: Existing Road Condition 2: 3: Program Placement based on openings 4: Roof Placement based on Programs
5: + Road Rain Coverage 6: Morphing into pebbles 7: Openings for Light Penetration 8: Final Form
Arbutus GreenWay W Broadway Arbutus St
Arbutus Greenway
Granville Park Delamont
Connaught Park
Park
Park
Cycling
Public Street
-Pyramid Black Locust -Vehicles -Pedestrians
0m1m 5m N
Concrete Column
Exterior Finish
Decking
Colums
Concrete Base Footing
Column
Shallow Foundation with Individual Footing
Total Cross-Sectional Area = π
Cylinder Concrete Column Cross Section 2
b
(b/2)
Legends
Beams
Glulam Beam
Joists
Timber Decking
Sawn Joists
STRUCTURAL AXOMETRIC SECTION
The site is further activated by the inclusion of a cafe/bar program, offering refreshments to the public. As the day turns to night, the space transforms into a cozy bar, allowing for a serene and semi-private atmosphere that separates visitors from the bustling streets of Vancouver, while still enveloped in the surrounding greenery. This cafe/bar concept also caters to a diverse community, providing a variety of services to ensure inclusivity.
RENDERING
WRECK BEACH CONTEXT PLAN
THE AMPHI
Studio Year 3 Project
Date: Fall 2022
Location: Wreck Beach 6572 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC
Behold “The Amphi-”, a project of grand scale that interweaves perspective and connectivity. By placing two distinct design interventions on opposing parts of the site and melding their elements, we can holistically understand the site and unlock alternative perspectives of the towering Douglas Fir Tree. This allows us to be more mindful of our position in relation to the earth beneath us.
Up close, the Douglas Fir’s grandiosity and leaning appearance make us feel small and insignificant, yet safe in the tranquility of the land. But from a distance, the ancient tree is viewed as a singular part of the landscape, its grandeur blending seamlessly with the rest of the surroundings, imbuing the user with the restless energy of the sea.
Though these two perspectives may seem at odds, they are in fact perfectly balanced. When the land and sea collide, a sincere and beautiful harmony emerges, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things.
TRANSVERSAL SECTION
Wreck Beach Context Plan Transversal Section Douglas Fir Up Close 1:10 000 1:500 03
AMPHI-TREE DISEMBODIED PERSPECTIVE
AMPHI-SEA EMBODIED PERSPECTIVE
Amphi-Sea
AMPHI-SITE ISOMETRIC
Amphi-T ee
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
BASIN SHELL SURFACE
AMPHI-TREE BASIN DETAIL SECTION
Raised podium with signage that communicates info about the site and the Douglas Fi
Raised podium with signage that communicates info about the site and Douglas Fir
Water filtered from the steep hill
Concrete raised on sides to force perspective to the Douglas Fir Tree and Amphi-sea
Concrete raised on sides to force perspective to the Douglas Fir Tree and Amphi-sea
Metamorphic rocks found from the shore act as steps to the basin
Metamorphic rocks found from the shore act as steps to the basin
Topographic change to enforce privacy in Amphi-tree
Topographic change to enforce privacy in Amphi-tree
ClothFine GravelWashed CoalFine SandFine GravelGravelBig net to cloth
Basin Shell Surface Amphi-tree sometric
Amphi-tree
Big net to cloth Fine sand Washed coal Fine gravel Cloth Gravel Fine gravel 1:1 1:100 Amphi-tree Basin Detail Section 1:50
AMPHI-TREE ISOMETRIC
Planter for blackberry bush taken from the forest to prevent users from blocking Amphi-sea window
Hollowed-out structure of concrete mix with glass beads as aggregate to increase buoyancy
Hollowed-out structure of concrete mix with the glass beads as aggregate to increse buoyancy
CONTAINED SAUNA DEVICE
AMPHI-TREE BASIN DETAIL SECTION
Amphi-sea Blackberry bush Low e-glass windows Amphi-tree Basin Detail Section 1:50
Vertical guidance posts
Buoyancy barrels
Planter for blackberry bush taken from the forest to prevent users from blocking Amphi-sea window
Contained Sauna Device Amphi-sea Isometric 1:10 1:100 AMPHI-SEA
AMPHI-SEA ISOMETRIC
Buoyancy barrels Vertical
Concrete seating with wooden finish Cedar flooring and wall Low e-glass windows Blackberry bush
guidance posts
PHYSICAL MODEL
PHYSICAL MODEL
