Sunday, September 23, 2007
Portfolio/Studio Final: Plans
The first floor contains two main program elements, the gallery and the cafe. The intent is to have a very open ("light base") and inviting first level, so that it encourages the local community to inhabit the gallery and cafe and interact with the students participating in the distance program. The cafe would only serve drinks and pre-made sandwiches/meals, so that major kitchen appliances would not be needed. The intent of the gallery is to reflect the virtual world - all work exhibited on lcd panels, rather then a traditional gallery where prints dominate the spaces. The main entry is located at the recessed courtyard, similar to the approach at the rear of the building. The front entry is meant to be somewhat compressed, where the visitor is surrounded by the mass of the building (heavy top) as opposed to the rear which is open and only bounded by the landscaping and the transit system (juxtaposed quiet vs. noisy entry).
The basement contains only components for the geo-thermal pump, pumps for heating and cooling (hydronic system) and the cistern.
The second floor is recessed back in plan, allowing for a green space for the students to occupy, a place of relaxation and decompression from the rigors of the intensive sessions, while maintaining a full height curtain wall.
The third and fourth floors are designed to be more solid in nature (metal panel rainscreen), to limit the amount of attention/viewing into these very private areas. The plans allow for shared dorms with seperated sleeping quarters (for comfort and area of privacy) - see enlarged plans. The recreation area is a double height space (enclosed in a glass box - serves as a smoke barrier) that contain various items couches, pool tables and various other equipment.
The layout of the studios allow for a work table for computer work and model making or drawing. The intent is to group students for interaction and collobrative efforts with studio design projects.
The basement contains only components for the geo-thermal pump, pumps for heating and cooling (hydronic system) and the cistern.
The second floor is recessed back in plan, allowing for a green space for the students to occupy, a place of relaxation and decompression from the rigors of the intensive sessions, while maintaining a full height curtain wall.
The third and fourth floors are designed to be more solid in nature (metal panel rainscreen), to limit the amount of attention/viewing into these very private areas. The plans allow for shared dorms with seperated sleeping quarters (for comfort and area of privacy) - see enlarged plans. The recreation area is a double height space (enclosed in a glass box - serves as a smoke barrier) that contain various items couches, pool tables and various other equipment.
The layout of the studios allow for a work table for computer work and model making or drawing. The intent is to group students for interaction and collobrative efforts with studio design projects.
Portfolio/Studio Final: Site and Plan
Site Plan:
The prime factors in the landscape plan were motivated by green principles - a key concept within the project framework. Materials and methods that contribute to the site include, pervious paving, local vegatation, water retention, and solar panels. The pervious paving system along with the introduction of local vegatation allows water to permeate the site and be reintroduced to the water table (filtered via gravel system in paving system). Local vegatation that is hearty and low maintance would be introduced along the rear (North) of the building, which would allow for a micro ecosystem to develop in the spring and summer months. Evergreens would be planted along the North perimeter of the site, which has two benefits, it would act as another edge along the transit system - help reduce noise, and act as a year round barrier for the building (from colder northern winds). The terrace at the rear of the building would act as a gathering space for students as well as acting as a rear entry, while allowing motorists a small glimpse into the spaces inside the building. Along Boylston, decidious trees would be planted, to help shield the summer sun while allowing winter sun to penetrate into the space for heating purposes.
Roof Plan:
The key items to note are the p.v. panels and the green roof system. The p.v. panels are mounted to the roof, oriented to the South (angle maximized for summer sun), for maximum efficiency. The p.v. panels are meant to augment the dependence on the grid - one key benefit is net metering when the building has limited use. Net metering would allow the BAC to sell back energy to the utility company. The green roof system is meant to help retain water, preventing the need to tie into the local storm drain system. The remainder of the water (coming from areas containing the pv array) would tie into a cistern below grade, for introduction into the building as "grey water."
The prime factors in the landscape plan were motivated by green principles - a key concept within the project framework. Materials and methods that contribute to the site include, pervious paving, local vegatation, water retention, and solar panels. The pervious paving system along with the introduction of local vegatation allows water to permeate the site and be reintroduced to the water table (filtered via gravel system in paving system). Local vegatation that is hearty and low maintance would be introduced along the rear (North) of the building, which would allow for a micro ecosystem to develop in the spring and summer months. Evergreens would be planted along the North perimeter of the site, which has two benefits, it would act as another edge along the transit system - help reduce noise, and act as a year round barrier for the building (from colder northern winds). The terrace at the rear of the building would act as a gathering space for students as well as acting as a rear entry, while allowing motorists a small glimpse into the spaces inside the building. Along Boylston, decidious trees would be planted, to help shield the summer sun while allowing winter sun to penetrate into the space for heating purposes.
Roof Plan:
The key items to note are the p.v. panels and the green roof system. The p.v. panels are mounted to the roof, oriented to the South (angle maximized for summer sun), for maximum efficiency. The p.v. panels are meant to augment the dependence on the grid - one key benefit is net metering when the building has limited use. Net metering would allow the BAC to sell back energy to the utility company. The green roof system is meant to help retain water, preventing the need to tie into the local storm drain system. The remainder of the water (coming from areas containing the pv array) would tie into a cistern below grade, for introduction into the building as "grey water."
Portfolio/Studio Final: Elevations
North Elevation: The main feature of this elevation are the two "billboards." The idea behind the billboards is to display the work of the students via there blog entries. The notion of having students in various timezones offers notion of work being produced around the clock - allowing the billboard to be updated on a continous basis (on a loop). The lower level (cafe and gallery) of the North elevation is wrapped in a curtain wall, allowing views in and out. The middle floor allows a view out from a "lobby/pin-up" area along the circulation path - a more controlled view in and out. The top two floors allow only a small ribbon window along the corridor.
South Elevation: The main idea behind this reflects the notion of the elevation parti diagram - a heavy top and light base. This reflects the idea of allowing for a public interactive area (cafe and gallery) and and the more private area for the students on the upper levels (studios and dorms).
South Elevation: The main idea behind this reflects the notion of the elevation parti diagram - a heavy top and light base. This reflects the idea of allowing for a public interactive area (cafe and gallery) and and the more private area for the students on the upper levels (studios and dorms).
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Progress Post: Landscape
Progress Landscape Plan:
Water:
The intent of the site plan is for any rainfall that falls onto the site and allow it to filter back to the watertable below the site, eliminating the need for any connection to the stormwater system.
Edge:
The rear of the building acts as a secondary entrance for those entering from the parking lot while maintaining a visible edge between the site and the transit system - achieved through landscaping (i.e. retaining walls and trees). The entry is marked by a rear patio - which overlooks the transit - relating directly with the opening in the billboard - which offers a glimpse within the space.
Plantings:
Rear facade (i.e. North)will contain a mixture of evergreen trees, to help maintain year-round foliage as well as native/wild grasses and flowers (i.e. eliminating the need for pesticides and watering).
Front facade (i.e. South) will have decidious trees, which will help shade the curtain wall in the summer and allow heat to enter the spaces in the winter.
Paving: Ashpalt paving will be pervious with a filtation system built in to prevent automotive "leakage" to pollute the water system. All other paving will be done with a paver system that will also filter water back to the water table.
Grading:
Well, there will be a lot of infill needed for the site, to help level out the eastern corner (oops).... Still trying to figure out a better way to grade the whole site - (from +1' down to .4' limiting the amount of slope on at the south facade)
Progress Plan:
Water:
The intent of the site plan is for any rainfall that falls onto the site and allow it to filter back to the watertable below the site, eliminating the need for any connection to the stormwater system.
Edge:
The rear of the building acts as a secondary entrance for those entering from the parking lot while maintaining a visible edge between the site and the transit system - achieved through landscaping (i.e. retaining walls and trees). The entry is marked by a rear patio - which overlooks the transit - relating directly with the opening in the billboard - which offers a glimpse within the space.
Plantings:
Rear facade (i.e. North)will contain a mixture of evergreen trees, to help maintain year-round foliage as well as native/wild grasses and flowers (i.e. eliminating the need for pesticides and watering).
Front facade (i.e. South) will have decidious trees, which will help shade the curtain wall in the summer and allow heat to enter the spaces in the winter.
Paving: Ashpalt paving will be pervious with a filtation system built in to prevent automotive "leakage" to pollute the water system. All other paving will be done with a paver system that will also filter water back to the water table.
Grading:
Well, there will be a lot of infill needed for the site, to help level out the eastern corner (oops).... Still trying to figure out a better way to grade the whole site - (from +1' down to .4' limiting the amount of slope on at the south facade)
Progress Plan:
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Progress Elevations/Details/Sections:
Studio Final Elevations:
Studio Final Sections:
Studio Final Details:
Studio Final Sections:
Studio Final Details:
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Progress Details:
Roof/Rain Screen:
Rain screen is composted of a concrete panel with 2" of rigid insulation with a metal panel exterior face. The look is meant to give a sleaker and more modern look which contrasts the brutal nature of the bac.
Curtain Wall Detail:
Foundation Detail:
Rain screen is composted of a concrete panel with 2" of rigid insulation with a metal panel exterior face. The look is meant to give a sleaker and more modern look which contrasts the brutal nature of the bac.
Curtain Wall Detail:
Foundation Detail:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Mid-Week Posts
Progress Post for the environmental and structural components, descriptions of each system are explained on the left side of each page (text should be legible once image is enlarged).
Enivornmental Systems Posting:
Structural Elements:
construction details to be posted tomorrow.... details include: foundation detail, curtain wall detail, billboard detail, rain screen detail and roof detail.
Enlarged drawings that are a little more legible:
Plan:
Section:
Enivornmental Systems Posting:
Structural Elements:
construction details to be posted tomorrow.... details include: foundation detail, curtain wall detail, billboard detail, rain screen detail and roof detail.
Enlarged drawings that are a little more legible:
Plan:
Section:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Progress Details
Updated studio level:
Dorm Room level: revised layout for natural light into rooms and double height rec. area with skylight
North Elevation (billboard): billboard serves as an "advertisement" for architectural websites as well as showing student blogs (serves as an boundary/edge between the school and the transit system).
Billboard info: http://www.medianow.com/led/index.php?page=catalog&item=1157
South Elevation:
Section:
Dorm Room level: revised layout for natural light into rooms and double height rec. area with skylight
North Elevation (billboard): billboard serves as an "advertisement" for architectural websites as well as showing student blogs (serves as an boundary/edge between the school and the transit system).
Billboard info: http://www.medianow.com/led/index.php?page=catalog&item=1157
South Elevation:
Section:
Monday, September 10, 2007
Updated Plans
Here are the updated plans, obviously there are things that need to be fixed, but I think I need to progress to the details and elevations so I can finish, I will probably go back at some point before the final to clean things up, and yes, Werner, you were right, the curve is better then the two sections attached by a "hinge"
Progress South Elevation:
Continuing with the breis-soleil and the heavy mass above a light base.
Progress South Elevation:
Continuing with the breis-soleil and the heavy mass above a light base.
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