JOEL WONG ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
personal statement When people hear the word “Architecture” they think of a physical structural edifice. When I hear the word “Architecture” I think of a ball of clay begging to be molded into something, a realm of seemingly endless possibilities; a shelter, a bridge to connect places or an installation to help people see the world from a whole new perspective. As a prospective architect, I have pondered on this question several times, “what kind of architect do I want to be?” Ever since I was young, I have sought to always be different, to be distinguishable from the crowd; I want to do something radical and novel. Do not get me wrong when I say this. No, I do not intend to do something crazy, I want to do something revolutionary that will be able to impact the lives of others positively. Architecture has the means to create wonders, the means to change the lives of people, or even an entire city politically, economically and socially. Politicians and sociologists can come up with policies and theories to govern a population, but they do not have the ability and specialization of an architect. Architects are the master designers who can undoubtedly manifest positive change at an immense scale. I have a fascination for computational design, which is also partly one of my reasons in pursuing an education in SCI-Arc. There is only so much emotion and intuition you can place in a design. These computational tools already exist in this world that we live in, and they are only growing rapidly and enhancing efficiently. I believe that with such great existing tools, we require the desired and trained “drivers” who are able to fully utilize them. And this is what I strive to be. With the depletion of natural resources and the scarcity of human resources, there is a need for heightened efficiency in this rapidly growing economy and parametric software has the ability bridge this gap. Computation and artificial intelligence has the ability to spell out and predict moves of human behavior better than any human brain can. Say for instance, the networks and relationships existing in a closed environment such as an independent city or economy will always be governed by a certain set of rules; this set of rules can also be tied to the whole idea of parametricism. I do believe, with a slight margin of uncertainty and error, that the proliferation of cities and their existence can also be predicted with a certain set of parameters. These set of parameters will also be able to govern and predict human behavior. The idea of humans living in a city can now be rethought to be similar to ants in a colony, a working metaphorical machine that is self-governing and self-operational. With this being said, architecture can has the ability to affect the lives of others, what would ones daily commute be to work? How would an individual negotiate his way around a labyrinth of infrastructure? I too, have an interest in not what architecture should be, but what needs to be.
JOEL WONG CONTACT INFORMATION 213.590.5251 JOELWONGLZ@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION PASADENA CITY COLLEGE- (2013 Spr) - (2014 Spr) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE- (2014 Sum) to
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT/ 3B STUDIO: 4A ,FALL’15 3B, SPR’15 INSTRUCTORS: SCOTT URIO PAVEL GETOV HERWIG BAUMGARTNER (3B) PARTNERS: AMANDA RAHAYUNINGYTAS SUHAN NA
synthesis-BERKELEY ART MUSEUM This project is a continuation of a developed museum done in the previous semester. The goal was to develop the constructibility of the project as a whole, providing a tinge of reality in the feasibility of the museums construction. Detailed sections, both in two and three dimensions are constructed, An addition of HVAC, ADA and Egress studies are developed as a result of the nature of the large size of the project. Form finding has long been a problem for Architecture. How does one determine an appropriate method in creating something so permanent? What should dictate the process of form finding, or rather what is the right way to create Architecture? This project appreciates the features of normal everyday organic objects-in its simplest shape and form. Every object possesses individual qualities that makes it different from the next-a unique volumetric aspect to them and interesting distinctions in its nooks and crannies that is otherwise undiscovered to the naked eye until you religiously study its form. Taking this to the next level, the single object is modified through a simple approach to enhance its useful features and multiplied to create a spatial matrix of endless possibilities. Form thus becomes a flexible component and is chosen based on its ability to accommodate the desired program of the building. In this way, the object’s DNA is upheld whilst serving a more practical need. This approach becomes applicable to most objects of various shapes and sizes and is one way of solving the perpetual problem every Architect faces in form-finding. The Art museum is situated in a main street on campus, sandwiched between two important areas, one where the bulk of the student housing is located and the other where classes are held. This museum therefore serves two purposes-A museum and a shortcut connecting the two main areas of campus allowing students to get to class without having to make a huge detour. It caters to three different groups of circulation- Patrons of the museum, workers of the museum (consisting of Artists and staff) and passers-by (people who merely need to get from one side of campus to the other). This project revolves around the concept of dependence. Two different forms dependent on one another to create Architecture both structurally and programmatically. They meet at their respective cantilevers to create a void in the center. The space in between becomes the most Activated Space, the space that will expect the most circulation, the space that everyone in the museum would need to pass through to get from one place to another, the “shibuya crossing” of the museum. There is a series of escalators intertwining with one another separating the floors containing all the exhibition spaces. These escalators are separated from the exhibition areas by a semi-transparent parametric wall containing some of the original geometry. In this way, people are able to view the escalators from parts of the museum and vice versa, there is thus a constant back and forth shifting in interaction between the Activated space and its surroundings. This project also plays with the idea of transparency and layering. The part-to-whole process of creating the form automatically generates layers between each part before creating a whole. There is a need to maintain the identity of the individual parts even as it fuses to create a new whole. The layers are fully identifiable in both plans and sections.
PROJECT INFORMATION: Occupancy Type: A3, B Size: 84170 sqft Height: 127 feet Number of Floors: 5 Construction Type 1A Bancroft Way
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OVERALL BUILDING OCCUPANCY TYPE: ASSEMBLY A3 (Exhibit Gallery and Museum: 15 SQF/ Occupant TOTAL BUIDLING OCCUPANCY : LOAD 1500 FULLY SPRINKLERED : MAX DIST TO EGRESS: 200’ MINIMUN STAIR EGRESS FOR BUILDING: STAIR MAX LOAD: 850 MIN WIDTH FOR BUILDING: 170”
LEVEL 4 ASSEMBLY UNCONCENTRATED: 4200 SQ FT STAIR MAX LOAD: 280 MIN WIDTH: 56” LEVEL 3 ASSEMBLY UNCONCENTRATED: 4800 SQ FT STAIR MAX LOAD: 280 MIN WIDTH: 62” LEVEL 2 ASSEMBLY UNCONCENTRATED: 4500 SQ FT STAIR MAX LOAD: 260 MIN WIDTH: 60” LEVEL 1 ASSEMBLY STANDING: 7275 STAIR MAX LOAD: 850 MIN WIDTH: 170”
LEVEL 1 ASSEMBLY WITH FIXED SEATS 200 ASSEMBLY STANDING: 400 SQ FT MIN WIDTH: 48”
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1. 6” Underground by others see site plan for continuation 2. 6” Flanage @ 12” AFF start of contract 3. 6” Flanged 90 degree below 4. 6” OS&Y valve w/ tamper switch wired by others 5. 6” AMES 2000SS backflow preventor assembly 6. 6” Pipe stand as per NFPA #13 6. 6” Flanged Tee 8. 6” x 4” reducing flange 9. 4” underground by others to freestanding FDC 10. 6” flange X groove adapter 11. 4” grooved reliable model G riser check valve 12. 4” grooved 90 degree below 13. 12 spare gead box w/ spare geads & wrench 14. 10” potter rowmer 6230 red elec bell wired by others 15. 4” to system see first floor plan for continuation
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PHYSICAL MODEL
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MODEL CONSTRUCTION
This physical model was constructed out of numerous means and methods. Due to the complex curvature of the skin of the model, the outer shell is printed out of powder. The apertures (transparency) is printed out of clear resin while the escalators and theater are printed out of white resin. The floor plates on the other hand are hand cut styrene while the railings are hand cut museum board. The model sits ona a CNC milled high density foam that is glued to a 0.5� thick MDF board.
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This miniature scaled model is printed out of powder while the site is printed out of ABS plastic. The main focus of this model is to illustrate the surface articulation of the building. The blue strips that run all over the building are designed to unify the singular modules, as well as to accentuate the form of the overall massing. Another focus would be the building to site relationship.
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LOS ALAMOS RESIDENCE STUDIO: 4A ,FALL’15 INSTRUCTORS: RAMIRO DIAZ GRANADOS
trefoil house-LOS ALAMOS RESIDENCE The Trefoil House is a single family house located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The site is situated on top of a hill overlooking the sea. This project encompasses three components. The inner volume, the outer volume and the ground. The house itself is made out of the inner and outer volumes. The outer volume is derived from six volumetric masses that are produced from a trefoil knot. A trefoil knot is a curve that enforces and embodies continuity, creating an endless flow of circulation and fluidity. These six volumetric masses are then sculpted and bodified strategically to create a unification of the masses. Producing a more apparently singular module as compared to that of a multiplicities of individual modules. The inner volume is then designed, serving mainly as an interior figure within the outter volume. The center of the inner volume is also the global center of the whole house, which is also the center of the trefoil knot. Hence, there is an origin for all geometry created in the house. At the center, lies the kitchen, which is the most prominent program of the whole house. A hyper functional kitchen that bleeds into the remaining perimeter of the house.
gunshot wound Metephorically, the ground is a gunshot wound. The entry to the house is from singular point; obscure and discrete. However, what lies on the other side is a vast and expansive backyard that spills out from the house itself.
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This diagram illustrates the origin of all elements of the house, in this case, the trefoil knot. Also, the interaction and relationships of each individual element. Very importantly, the global center and local centers are exemplified in this diagram.
A figure is created from the multiple inner volumes as shown in the previous diagram. This figure is heavily juxtoposed by the remaining negative space created from a subtraction from the outer figure. This juxtoposition is also further accentuated by a heavily grided figure programmatically
inner vs outer This early physical model constructed illustrates the idea of the inner vs outer figure of the house.
parametricism Early in the studio, study models were designed and generated as a form of investigation in respect to the nature of the concept of the project. These are multiple massings, both inner and outer and a ground which was generated using the subtraction from the inner volumes. All components of these model were designed parametrically to ensure the controllability of all parameters during the process of design.
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surface articulation An X-ray image of the building was generated, enabling information of the interior volumes to be registered and documented. This image is then edited to produce tactile effects, such as a repetition of Vs or striations in accord to the image. A texture map is then created with strategic alterations in response to the bump and transparency of the skin. A misregistration is produced as elements of the interior are now revealed on the exterior.v
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textured contradiction The final model was a set piece of the studio as a whole. A strong emphasis was placed on the tectonics of the house. Apertures were designed and build. The surface was also carefully crafted to create the desired effect. For the skin of the physical model, I sought to achieve an effect that lies between the spectrum of the smooth an furry. A strong contradiction is a result of this as the overall form of the massing is one that is sleek and smooth to begin with. This texture ultimately did not create an effect of one that is spiky, but rather, one that is sleek with subtle nuances. The intensity of the bumps are generated parametrically by altering the lengths of the cuts. Only the upper large aperture was 3D printed and site was CNC milled. Everything else was hand-crafted.
CHICAGO VIVARIUM STUDIO: 3A ,FALL’14 INSTRUCTOR: JOHN ENRIGHT PARTNERS: AAKASH SHAH
green intrusion This is a large scaled project located by the chicago river. Programmatically, it is a research and satellite institution comprising of multiple offices, cafes and most importantly, a vivarium. The vivarium is the main identity of the whole project, in this case it is a formally scupted interior figure that lies amongst an exterior form derived from a series of minimal surfaces. This interior figure has now transformed in a vertical green space that intrudes and becomes the central core of the whole building, this vertical green space spills out onto the roof as well as the sides of the building, enabling light permeability for the growth of greenery. Being the core of the building, most, if not all other functions of the building have excess to this green, glass enclosure that is a tremendous source of light. The core of this green space also serves as a strong structural component of the building.
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parts to whole The massing of the building is made out of an aggregation of modules. Each module is a six sided surface produced in a 8 sided cubic volume. These modules are then aggregated into a 8x8x8 cubic grid. The modules are then further manipulated for the muting and accentuation of geometric qualities. A central void is created.
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physical model This sectional model illustrates the cavity created by the interior figure, which is also the vivarium. It’s structural nature can also be observed here, as it spill up onto the roof, as well as the sides of the building. The materials of the model are powder and resin 3d print, museum board, and CNC milled base.
SMART SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS STUDIO: 4A ,FALL’15 INSTRUCTOR: JAMEY LYZUM PARTNERS: AMANDA RAHAYUNINGTYAS CYNTHIA ABINAKED SAPEER HILLEL KEVIN NG
GREEN HAVEN This project is aimed at creating a sustainable community in Sci-Arc, one that not only considers the needs of the inhabitants but also one that considers greatly the environment. We need to constantly be aware of how much resources we are using. We use them everyday in our daily lives but are never giving them back. “The Green Haven” wants to do precisely this. We want to limit the use of resources and wastage as much as possible through the recycling and reusing of energy, at least so not all of it is wasted. As architects we must always remain conscious of our design. Good design is important but many often forget that good design and sustainability can come hand in hand. In fact, sustainability can help design. It not only validates your design, gives it a sense of purpose, it also provides life to your design itself. Your design now becomes its own energy source and the community in which you’ve envisioned in your design comes to life by supporting itself, well almost. Sustainability increases the life span of an architecture. When you incorporate sustainability into your building, you are planning long-term. You are looking to design a building that lasts and are therefore trying to make sure it is as self sufficient as possible. With this, we present to you “The Green Haven”. It is a sustainable and Eco-friendly community connecting Sci-Arc, our educational hub, The Green Body, a fitness center to promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle in general which would include more walking, less car consumption, more exercising, less smoking and pollution, etc and The Green Hub, a living quarters that includes lifestyle amenities like classrooms and cafeterias all connected through a pathway called The Green Line. We not only want to create and architecture that is sustainable we also want an awareness as to the need for this, we want to create a community that regards the need for this, a clean, green, sustainable and healthy community.
CLIMATE ANALYSIS This sectional model illustrates the cavity created by the interior figure, which is also the vivarium. It’s structural nature can also be observed here, as it spill up onto the roof, as well as the sides of the building. The materials of the model are powder and resin 3d print, museum board, and CNC milled base.
The windrose indicates high levels of wind on the Nourth east and South-eastern direction. We have taken this into consideration in planning out the respective sites for development. The Sunpath on the otherhand presents a path that is more Northern. Meaning that sunlight will be coming in from the Southern direction due to Singapores location below the equator. We have also taken into consideration these factors in developing strategies to combat this issue.
SITE STRATEGIES The overall site strategy was to really create a visual, physical, and green connection between the three buildings. From SCI-Arc, having a direct overhead connection with the shading devices allows a person to feel semi-enclosed while walking to and under the bridge. Right when you pass the bridge, you’re directly picked up by the “Green Line” which lifts you up off of the ground – creating a secondary ground – that is filled with green space and plant species that are very directly related to the Singapore environment. On the taller building (building 1 in the site plan), it takes you to the second floor which has the classrooms on it, giving the students a direct relation to where they need to go. The programs in building 1 are as follows – café on first level, classrooms on second & third level, and temporary living quarters on the levels above the classrooms. The green line also directly takes you to the roof of the fitness center, which is partly shaded and will have a connection down into the fitness center (The green body). Lastly, a harvesting pond is placed next to building 1 (café, classrooms, & living). It collects rainwater that can then be used for greywater or irrigation. The green ramp level acts as a drainage system to collect rainwater runoff from the roof and channels it to the water harvesting pond.
Additional Programs: Cafeteria (First Floor of Expansion Building 1) Classrooms (Second & Third Floor of Expansion Building 1) Temporary Living Quarters (Fourth & Fifth & Sixth Floor of Expansion Building 1)
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The shading devices connect you from sci-arc, under the bridge, leading you to green ramp that starts under the bridge and up to the roof of the fitness center (building 2) and the second story of the building across the street. This connects the students directly to the classrooms on the second story of building 1.
Harvesting pond collects the rainwater and can be used for greywater or irrigation. Green ramp level acts as a dArainage system to collect rainwater runoff from the roof and channels it to the water harvesting pond.
Shading devices placed along the road create a semi-enclosed connection between the different buildings. Building 1 is more fully enclosed.
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The three strategies are shown in these three diagrams. The building access pathways that are trying to fully show and connect you to each building include the shading devices which guide you as well as the green ramp that guides and takes you directly to your next destination. The storm water drainage and mitigation is offset from and surrounds the buildings and directly connects them underground directly into the harvesting pod which then collects the water to be used for sustainable resources. The outdoor gathering places include the shaded pathways – which give you external weather protection from the sun as you walk between the buildings - & the enclosure above in Building 1 that has a void in it.
Outdoor Space with external weather protection Reduction of exposure to eastern sun for living quarters
BUILDING ORIENTATION
The orientaion of the building is placed in which it combats and limits exposure to unwanted natural conditions. A design quality of the “Green Hub” is the geometric slit cut through the building to enhance permeability of ventilation. Air is able to circulate and pass through the building with ease. And within this “slit”, an open sheltered green space is created. Enabling an outdoor space with external weather protection. Also, on the eastern side of the building, a green wall is designed to block off harsh sunrays from the eastern sun. We want to emphasize this design quality as we wanted to limit the residents exposure to harsh sunlight in the day.
Green Hub
Green Line
Water Retention Pond
Green Body
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Solar Panels Solar Panels are placed on top of the roof to maximize energy absorption given Singapore’s extremely hot/tropical climate. This would mean that the sun would be out for longer hours than in a typical climate. The Solar Panels are distributed throughout the roof of the ecohub as this building would predictably have the most activity and thus would as much as possible require more supply of energy.
Green Wall The Green wall is not only a decorative facade. It also absorbs heat helping to filter out most of the direct heat from the sun before entering the inside of the building. It acts as shade to lessen glares as well as provide fresh air to the areas surrounding it
Louvers
Elevated Roof The roof does not meet the building at a cap to allow air and heat to escape through the sides. This is a natural and fuss-free way of regulating heat and air throughout the building.
Gabion Wall
passive systems
Courtyard Central Courtyard for maximum ventilation due to high humidity of climate
Ventilation Diagram
A central courtyard to facilitate natural ventilation from various directions. This funnels wind and air into the central space through the roof so it is more evenly distributed.
ventilation
roof waffer system
building void
Gabion Wall
Aluminium Louvers Spray Painted Orange
PASSIVE COOLING The gabion wall is applied in the project as one such idea of using more sustainable materials in its construction. Materials from this components are easily obtainable from nearby quarries or steel mills and construction effort is minimal. That being said, gabs in between the rocks stacked in this wire frame construction becomes a porous faรงade which allows light and fenestration to pass through the corridors on the ground level. Louvres are also implemented as they allow wind through as well, helping to promote cross ventilation and wick away humidity.
Solar Panel LED Light Fixture
Front View
Axonometric Side View
SHADING The shading devices are used to shade and protect pedestrians walking to and from SCI-Arc. These devices are built out of recycled composite materials form the surrounding environment using no new materials. Not only do they shade and protect pedestrians from the sun but they are also layered with solar panels. The solar panels are designed to absorb the sun’s rays as a source of energy for generating electricity. Each shading device is lined with LED lights, which are powered by the solar panels that are left to charge throughout the day. The LED lights turn on automatically as the sun begins to set. This creates a safe environment for the pedestrians day and night. The orientation of the shading devices are also meant to lead the way as you exit the school and proceed on to the rest of the site. Their directionality was important to inform pedestrians to “follow” the safe route.
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WATER RETENTION SYSTEM 1. Water is collected in the respective collection points. For example, the green roof as well as the circulation shading systsm. 2. Collected water is funnelled into the storm water drainage system that is located in the perimeter of the building , This is all channeled into the water retention pond located on the western side of the “Green Hub� 3. Water in the water rentention pond is the funnelled into both grey water and drinkable water. A desalination plant will convert the collectable rain water into drinking water. Grey water will be used for non-drinking purposes such as the plant irrigation as well as toilet flushing. These two groups of water will then be transported through dug pipes into the two building water storage systems. 4. The water storage systems in each respective building will then be transpired up into the necessary systems.
Indoor water use reduction 6 points >
Optimize Energy performance 18 points >
Green Power & Carbon Offset 2 points
SUSTAINABLE SITES This is achieved through reducing the runoff volume of the site surroundings by implementing more landscaping in the vacinity. The abundance in green spaces help to soak up surface runoff, which would be channelled to a water harvesting. Excess rainwater will be stored here and can be used to sustain surrounding foliage on dryer days though an irrigation system. Thes open landscape areas can also act as gardens which can double up as recreational spaces for people to interact.
WATER EFFICIENCY Rain water harvested during rainy seasons can be channelled into the living hub through the a pump to act as grey water. This can help supplement the bathrooms present in the building for flushing toilets and urinals.
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE Vertical landscapping act as a thermal buffer while providing spaces of relaxation for the people. This reduces heat gain of the exterior which helps reduce energy consumption to cool the building down. Solar panels are also implemented on the roof to exploit the tropical sun and supplement indoor lighting. External Sunshading are also equipped with solar panels to provide shelter from rain or shine in the day and night lighting from the harvested energy
Rainwater management 3points
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The envelope of the Green Line meets the compliance as the apertures of the building is oriented away from the sun path of Singapore. Exterior shading such as louvres are implemented on the faรงade and the external corridors while windows on the upper levels are glazed with low SHGC. Solar panels on the roof of the building also help with energy efficiency
Renewable energy production 3 points
Open space 1point
LIME
IRON
CARBON
Raw Material
STEEL WIRE
LIME BOULDER Raw Building Material
GABION WALL Gabion walls are use as a form of facade treatment as it possesses materials that are recyclable and obtainable from local sources. They are able to act as a light wall system which can help to shelter from rain or shine. Its porous attribute also allows ventilation through.
Building Product
REUSE
DISPOSE After Usage
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS The closed diagram shows the life cycle of the gabion wall before and after it is implemented in the building. Raw materials such as lime and iron can be harvested from nearby quarries and further processed into sturdier materials such as steel. The gabion wall can be easily produced with simple products such as lime boulders and a structured steel wire frame. That being said, these walls can also be easily deconstructed upon deconstruction. The Rocks in the wall can be used in further application after that such as to fortify breakwaters at the coast line. Steel components can be recycled through smelting under high heat and molded into another object for further application such as rebar in reinforced concrete,
RECYCLE
NEFT DASHLARI STUDIO: PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, 20A SPR’14 INSTRUCTOR: COLEMAN GRIFFITH
NEFT DASHLARI Site Location: Neft Dashlari, Caspian Sea, Year 2040 Area: 3200 Acres Program: Agricultural community for 500 people Farmers family facilities Community storages and trading centers
The goal of this project is to redesign Neft Dashlari into a post-apocalyptic agricultural site. The once massive oil production site has been completely depleted off its resources resulting in tonnes of unusable infrastructure in the middle of the sea. There is chaos back on land and people who seek refuge turn to this very isolated site in the middle of the Caspian Sea. There is a shortage of food and water as they turn to their very roots of production, agriculture. People struggle for survival and grow their own crops to feed themselves, or even trade these goods for other staples or necessities. In this post apocalyptic scenario, it is every man for himself, survival of the fittest.
AZERBAIJAN BAKU
NEFT DASHLARI
LEGEND agriculture ďŹ elds
community recreation/ storage
ship transport docking
farmer’s family housing
existing road network
oil rigs
networking infrastructure
light house
water network
bioremediation sites
boat transport circulation
sustainable energy production transport boats
master plan
1. Individual farmer families each have their designated plot of agricultural land and they will grow and harvest different agriculture products ranging from barley, corn, nuts fruits, vegetables and staples like rice and wheat. After harvesting their goods, they will store it within their own farmers housing facility which also serves as their home.
2. The individual families can keep their harvested goods for themselves, however, since each farmer might only grow a certain type of agricultural good, they will have to trade or buy and sell their goods This is when these goods will be transported to the communal trading and market zones where commerce bartering will occur. These communal zones also serve as a community storage for longer periods of time.
3. After farmers trade and barter their goods, the excess will be stored in the community storages and eventually transported to the shipping docks for export to mainland. This way, the overall community generates revenue from their agricultural farming and the cycle continues.
resource movement sequence
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TOP VIEW SCALE: 1/16”=1’-0”
COMMUNAL STORAGE AND TRADING HUB Program: Community Storages Trading and Bartering Market Zone Recreational and Public Spaces
This communal public hub serves as space where community farmers have long term storage for their harvested goods, as well as a market space where they can trade with one another. The community hub also functions as a recreational zone where people can socialize and further create a greater sense of community with one another. The steel shelling of the hub was greatly inspired by the site as the road works of Neft Dashlari was mainly steel and many of which have been destroyed by tides in the past. This destroyed sunken steel is then recycled and used to contruct new infrastructure that serve as support and most importantly, protection.
Glass Windows
Trading, Recreational and Public Spaces
Steel Components
Community Storages
Steel Structure
Service Circulation
Surfaces
Existing Infrastructure
program layout Supporting Structure
Connecting Structure
Existing Infrastructure
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exploded axonometric
Morphology (Nuances)
community storages
The steel frame work is based on a structure grid, however, the surface panels of the exterior is positioned irregularly so as to create nuances in its overall morphology as will as to allow light and ventilation to past through
trading spaces
recreational spaces
community storages service circulation
Steel Supporting Structure As the sides of hub are cantilevering over the vertical datums of the existing bridge, steel supporting columns are added to add support to the overall structure. These steel columns are added randomly as they were meant to be make-shift recycled pieces of steel.
Section
axonometric
elevation SECTION A
community storages
service circulation
community storages
SECTION A
plan
FARMER’S HOUSING FACILITY Program: Farmer’s Housing Personal Storage Distillation Plant
The farmer’s housing facility encompasses a more localized zone where a family, couple or individual is able to run their own agricultural land and function in this small private space. This addresses Neft Dashlari as a site in a more micro scale. These small units of farmer’s housing are sustainable with their own form of water distillation, as well as their own production of energy through solar paneled roof surfaces. The distillated water then connects into the overall network system that eventually leads to irrigation of the agricultural crop fields. These housing facility also includes a ladder that acts as a transport mechanism for people and crops. This will be the main form of circulation from the bridge to the agricultural fields.
FRONT VIEW SCALE: 1/8”=1’-0”
elevation
farmer’s housing
solar panelled roof
farmer’s housing
distillation tank
service circulation
storage
housing support structure
transport ladder mechanism
agricultural crops
irrigation pipes
distillation pipes
empty oil barrels for buoyancy
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Steel Structure
Surfaces
Steel Components and Irrigation Pipes
Connecting Structure
Existing Infrastructure
Network Irrigation System
Agriculture Fields
exploded axonometric
top view TOP VIEW SCALE: 1/24”=1’-0”
view of farmer’s housing from bridge