portfolio 02 - studio final: concept statement

portfolio 02 - studio final: research and exploration

portfolio 02 - studio final: program

portfolio 02 - studio final: site and roof plan

portfolio 02 - studio final: plan

portfolio 02 - studio final: elevations

portfolio 02 - studio final: model and perspectives

portfolio 02 - studio final: structure

portfolio 02 - studio final: section

portfolio 02 - studio final: building services

portfolio 02 - studio final: detailing

studio final: code analysis

studio 08: lower, first, and second floor

Lower floor - delivery dock, mechanical, ground source water pumps, and storage

First floor - studios, exhibit/flex space, and support spaces

Second floor - student rooms and student lounge

studio 08:progress plan... much closer this time

Okay another iteration of the first floor. Next focus needs to be on lower and second floor... then updating model so that I can generate some sections, elevations, and roof/site plans. Refer to comments on previous post. I have eliminated the corridor along the back of the studios. It created more issues than it solved and I do not feel it helps the design overall. The door to the support spaces located at the back of studio 1 creates an implied circulation along the shell that can be used by the students. Each studio space is divided by mobile translucent shoji screen that allows for different configuarations of the three spaces. All three can be opened and combined into one larger space and beyond into the exhibit/flex space. In my mind, this type of open learning and flexibile utility embodies the essence of a design studio. It encourages contact with peers and the sharing of ideas. Traditional classroom settings would be accommodated at the main BAC building on the occassions that it may be needed.

studio 08: repost for "enlargability"

studio 08: progress... first floor

Updated first floor plan... refer to comments made in last post for summary of revisions. Wild flower gardens and buffer between neghbor parking and building not complete yet. The buffer will extend from Boylston St fascade along the length of the building with niches that allow visual connection to the studio wild flower gardens, serving as both boundary and public green space.

studio 08: more progress - first floor revisited...

First floor plan progess post as promised... seems to work well. The studios extend further out into the gardens than in the diagrammitic plan. Also not sure how fond I am of the pointed form for the East stair. I do have much better exhibit/flex space, which I am very pleased with. Now to flesh out the wild flower gardens.

Another benefit to reworking the first floor is that it simplifies the first floor framing quite a bit. Instead of having the awkward bends in the stepped studio walls, it can now be a more straight forward framing.

The open stair volume needs to worked out. At this point it is going to align with the Boylston St axis. Turning the open stair results in "crimping" the student room closet to the lounge. Pulling it out onto the street allows for more room and access to the roof garden above the studios.

studio 07: model/design progress

Almost to a point where I can get solid elevations, sections, site plan, and model perspectives posted without missing key pieces... finals coming soon.

studio 07: filling in the gaps... progress, part 2

More progress images... see previous post below.

studio 07: filling in the gaps... progress

Preliminary model and perspectives... work in progress to fully examine and refine my site solution, building elevations, and sections. The green areas are wild flower gardens that house six vertical closed loops for the ground source heat exchange. The main pump will be located in the lower level. Each of the three studio gardens will house one vertical loop and the remaining three will be situated parallel to the MBTA line and turnpike.



Lower Level
First Floor
Seconf Floor... back stair still to come, along with roof terrace garden directly over exhibit flex space and studios. Refer to earlier floor plan for program spaces... work in progress...

studio 06: studio final structure, prelim

Studio final: structure ... posted for review and feedback.

studio 06: studio final building services, prelim

Studio final: building services ... posted for review and feedback.

studio 06: structural progress post

Wood glulam arches and floor framing for second floor student rooms. In progress...

studio 06: window study

Window study model - second floor student rooms.
Wood framed curtain wall as closed cell double envelope. Refer to systems section, prelim.

studio 06: systems section, prelim

Preliminary systems section. Main heating and cooling to be supplied by a ground source heat pump with a vertical closed loop. The loops are installed in three bays located under the wild flower gardens outside the studio spaces. Refer to A, B, C on first floor plan.

Distribution of heating and cooling by hydronics utilizing valance conductors at the ceiling plane and fintube readiant conductors at floor level. The hydronics will be supplemented by a dedicated outdoor air system to ensure high indoor air quality.

Second floor student rooms will have a wood framed double curtain wall utilizing closed cell passive ventilation to reduce / increase solar heat gain during cooling and heating seasons.

studio 05: shell detail, revised

Revised shell detail utilizing Kalzip roofing/wall system and NuWool engineered cellulose spray insulation - 100% recycled material, removes the need for a vapor barrier, superior r-values, and excellent acoustical properties. Refer to the following links...

http://www.nuwool.com/

http://www.nuwool.com/products/celluloseinsulation/vaporretarder.html

Key design features can be found here...

http://www.nuwool.com/architects/index.html

studio 05: progress plan

First floor / site plan in progress... [original plot at 3/32" = 1'-0"]

1. studio 1

A. studio 1 wild flower terrace

2. studio 2
B. studio 2 wild flower terrace

3. studio 3
C. studio 3 wild flower terrace

*Studios are divided by shoji partitions with multiple operable and removable panels to allow for flexible studio use and interaction. The translucent paper covered wood screens allow for light to filter between studios and into the exhibit flex space. Each studio will have access and egress to an outdoor wild flower terrace. Diffused light from the light shells above will flow down the North edge of the studios. Indirect lighting will be provided deeper into the space from the South wall of each studio through the use of a light shelf.

4. exhibit/flex space

5. digital lab

6. server room

7. warming kitchen

8. female toilet room

9. male toilet room

10. lobby / security

11. main entry

12. main stair

Rear stair is still under development as I look at accessing the lower mechanical level via a sloped drive. It will function essentially as a "fire escape". All student traffic will go past the main security desk.

The exhibit flex space is accessible for student use as a "spill out" and pin up area. Mobile tack surfaces and whiteboards will be provided for student use. Storage to be located on the lower level near mechanical and electrical rooms. The elevator will need to be enlarged to provide verticle circulation of stored tables, chairs, etc. while providing accessibility to the student lounge and rooms on the second floor.

studio 04: shell detail

option 01


















option 02

A couple of preliminary thoughts on the structure of the light shells. Option 01 is the most appealing. I like the thickness of the shell in that detail which results in an increase in r-value and extra sound absorbtion through the use of laminated wood decking. I think I may need to add a vented nailing substrate into the system under the rigid insulation. Anyone?

The metal roofing system will utilize z-channel connections and anchors to relieve the stress on the fasteners where the thermal movement of metal has the potential to enlarge fastener penetrations and thus create leaks.

I am somewhat reluctant to paint the interior of the shell wall. I would like to express the natural wood texture as much as possible, but the light paint colors would diffuser the daylight better. The glulam arch ribs with still be stained and finished to accent the natural wood grain. Can a glossy stain provide the same or similar amount of diffused light as a white ceiling or wall? Chris?