Architectural CharetteBy Nick Bell, Justin Boon, Jared Landsman, Nikki Liao, and Claudia Mei
Goals
• Sustainability• Modularity• Comfort• Transparency
What is Sustainability?
• Energy positive• Self sustainable• Low cost• Minimal negative impact on– Existing site– Society
What is Modularity?
• Units of Space– Units can be continually added on– Units can be reconfigured to serve different
functions• Walls can move to adjust shape of rooms• Furnishings can be easily transformed
What is Comfort?
• Necessities– Sense of security– Climatic environment
• Wants– Pleasing aesthetics– Essence of luxury
General Site Conditions
General Site Conditions
General Site Conditions
3,000 SF Exterior Design• Inclined plane/ziggurat• Green roof extending to landscape• Solar panel/window south façade• Transparent east and west facades• Extendable modules in circular form
Public Program (24 Hours)
• Atrium (mezzanine level)– Banquet hall– Collaborative study lounge– Stage
• Gymnasium– Indoor sporting events– Yoga/dance– Ballroom– Art gallery
• Café/kitchen• Research laboratory
– Public displays
Private Program
• Research Laboratory• Administrative Offices• Breakout Study Lounge
Space• Views: Transparency • Circulation: Open Center• Atrium as:
– Plaza– Tree-lined street– Stage– Ballroom
Other Features
• Hanging Garden Gateway– Located on second floor– Hangs above atrium
Other Features• Retractable walls– Allows for different size break out rooms– Allows for theater seating area
20x20x20 Design• Gymnasium
– Transparent interior walls– Mirror– Recycled material
flooring– Ribbon windows
20x20x20 Design
• Energy technologies– Data visualization
• Heat• Energy consumption• Energy production
– Water catch/heating exchange system
– Radiant floor heating– Chill beams– Motion sensors