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CONTENTS

pREfACECONTENTIONTERmINOLOgY

HISTORICAL REfERENCESCASE STudIESdOwNTOwN AuSTIN, TxEvENTS & ACTIvITIESgREEN wATER REdEvELOpmENTEdgE CONdITIONSwEATHER ANALYSISpubLIC-pRIvATE TOOLKITpROjECTIONSbIbLIOgRApHY

Think Rationally| M.Arch ThesisSloan Sriner | Spring 2011


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pREfACE

**General introduction and methodology**

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TERmINLOLgY

AgENCYability of architecture to perform an action [see performance]

CONSTRAINT limitation or restriction to a project that cannot be waived or removed

INTERfACE physical or immaterial connection

LEvERAgE ability to exert signicant inuence for a greater gain

pERfORmANCEmoment where architecture becomes an active participant in any pRIvATE entity whose nances are unafliated with the government

pubLIC entity that seeks to promote general welfare

RECIpROCAL relationship where entities provide benet to each other

TOuRISm activity that generates income in multiple sectors simultaneously


CONTENTION

For centuries, public space has been one of the keydrivers for urban design and development. But, in an ever-urbanizing world, the opportunities for public space and itsinterface with architecture must be further developed. Thisthesis contends to investigate the p otentials in leveragingpublic space for private development, where public privatepartnerships are utilized to not only subsidize capital costsbut to set up new opportunities for design innovation. By

interfacing the design of public space with that of privatebuildings, both begin to inform that of the other, increasingvalue and maximizing the utilization potentials of the spacesfor both public and private sectors.

The city of Austin, Texas, considered the Live MusicCapitol of the World, is known for its unique urban outdoorlifestyle, blending the amenities of a rich urban context withthe laid-back atmosphere of more rural settings. Few othercities allow for the ability to visit art galleries and musicvenues then, within walking distance, go kayaking andhiking. In an effort to further bolster this atmosphere, the cityis pursuing several large developments aimed at increasingdensity while also increasing the public value of privatedevelopments.

One such endeavor is the Green Water Treatment PlantRedevelopment, consisting of 2 million square feet of retail,

ofce, housing, hotel and public space. Situated in betweenthe proposed hotel and recently completed Austin MusicHall, the developments proposed main public plaza holdssignicant potential for leveraging the interests of the hoteland music hall, as well as setting up a key urban publicspace for the entire development.


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As the Roman Catholic Church gained more power during

the early days of the Renaissance, it became necessary to

position Rome once again as a center for culture and

religion. One major detriment to the city was the fact that it

lacked a wholistic means for navigating the city. Prior to

accepting the title of Pope Sixtus V, Cardinal Montalto

began developing his plans for reinvigorating Rome as

suitable for the center of the Christian world. He created an

organisational structure connecting key monumental spaces

and architecture in the city, allowing for pilgrims to easily

find their way around the city. Visual connection and sense

of space were key factors in driving the plan, and so several

obelisks were relocated to the intersections of main

trajectories between spaces to aid in creating such

connection. This was once of the earliest precedents in

urban design where development of public space creates

new opportunities for private development, and furthermore

reestablished the prominence of the city of Rome.

Plan for Rome|Pope Sixtus V


HISTORICALREfERENCES


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Perhaps one of the most noted urban design endeavours

was Haussmanns plan for Paris, creating a series of

tree-lined boulevards and converting main streets into

pedestrian-friendly public spaces. What was even more

profound was the mass implementation of a series of public

regulations and mandates, an early form of building codes

and zoning laws, that established guidelines for the

businesses and residences connected to the avenues. This

entire urban system still stands as the backbone of Parisian

urban strategies and city life. While it was by no means

perfect, often leveraging the authoritarian government to

expropriate buildings from the private sector, Haussmanns

plan provides a critical precedent for the relationships in

urban design between public and private sectors.

Renovation of Paris|Georges-Eugne Haussmann

One of the first planned developments in London, Regent

Street represents an attempt to break free from the

medieval street pattern of the city. The plan connects Prince

Regents residence at Carlton House up to Regents Park,

passing though several key spaces. Due to the financial

state of the country following the Napoleonic Wars, a large

portion of the development was funded by private

developers, including Nash. Planning guidelines were setup

that dictated everything from architectural style to material

details in order to preserve a cohesive feel. Regent Street is

still considered a crucial part of the urban fabric of London,

and its shops and cafes are enjoyed by tourists and

Londoners alike.

Regent Street, London|John Nash



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The High Line| Field Operations & Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Running over a mile-and-a-half stretch of abandoned railwaytracks in lower Manhattan, the High Line has become an

arterial life-line for the redevelopment of the MeatpackingDistrict and Hudson Rail Yards. The park, in effect, provides

significantly increased pedestrian traffic for the many shops,

restaurants, and other businesses in the district, both newand old. This creates a reciprocal relationship where the park

capitalizes on its connection to diverse program, anddevelopments leverage the park for increased exposure. Newprojects created show this relationship by blurring their

boundaries with the park and allowing for spaces thatsimultaneously exist as the park and the development.

Museum Plaza| REX

Museum Plaza rethinks conventional attitudes towproperty development. REX Architects had to takemind set of the developer in order to come up withthat could support the capital and operational cos3,700 square meter museum. The site was sold tofor $1 in a public private partnership with the city oso that it may be developed as mixed-use in order

over-saturating the market with any one single proleveraging the constraints of the site conditions wifinancial requirements of the developer, an innovatwas reached. The concept is driven by using a pubmuseum as the centerpoint for private developmefor the design of each to influence the other in waypossible through traditional development.

HISTORICALREfERENCES



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CalTrans District 7 Headquarters| Morphosis

The public plaza of the CalTrans District 7 Headquarters

transcends the traditional role of public space. In order toprovide a critical influence on the function and operation of

the building, the plaza simultaneously acts as an open-airlobby for the building as well as an art gallery and seating for

the cafeteria. The sculptural aesthetic is intended to mimic

that of moving cars and transportation infrastructure,

generating a space that implies movement and vibrance,encouraging building workers and pedestrians alike to

disperse within the space.



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dOwNTOwNAuSTIN, TExAS



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Austins unique atmosphere has had a profound

impact on tourism to the city. Few other cities boast

such a diverse range of activities and events. Fromits art, music, and film venues, such as the

well-known Austin City Limits and South bySouthwest music festivals, to the beautiful and

serene Barton Springs natural swimming hole andLady Bird Lake Trail, Austin offers something forboth the cultural urbanite and the outdoor

adventurist.

The influx of people and economy, due to such

events as Austin City Limits, South by SouthwestMusic Festival and the University of Texas football

games, has bolstered the city of Austin and is

fuelling the steady increase in development withinthe city. This economic engine should be

capitalized upon in all city projects, usingarchitecture to leverage the benefits of tourism for

better design and value while simultaneouslyproviding for and supplementing the tourism itself.

ACL Festival Longhorn Football

Austin Film Festival Trail of Lights

Barton Springs

Hiking & Biking

Congress Bridge Bats

4th St Entertainment District


EvENTS& ACTIvITIES


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ACL Festival

Longhorn Football

Longhorn Basketball

Blues on the Green

Texas State Arts Festival

Events

Austin Convention Center

Trail of Lights

Republic SquareFarmers Market

Congress Bridge Bats

2ndStRetailDistrict

4thStEntertainmentDistrict

South CongressRetail District

Texas State Capitol

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Hiking/Biking

Barton Springs

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South by Southwest17,000

UT Baseball6,000

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Event Attendance| Average per day of event (thousands)


Primary Trafc | Vehicular & Pedestrian

parkin | Building & Surface


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Rental320

Residential804,750

Office588,000

Hotel350,000

Retail170,000

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By far the largest single development undertaking in thehistory of downtown Austin, the $750 million Green WaterRedevelopment is slated to bring over 2 million square feetof retail, ofce, and residential space to perhaps the mostbooming area of the city. Located along the shore of LadyBird Lake and Shoal Creek, the development joins additionalventures to redevelop the Seaholm Power Plant for adaptivereuse, and the new Austin Central Library. This new complexstands to create a signicant impact on the urban fabric of

the city, and offers potential for unique solutions for urbanspace.


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Austins climate is characterized by long, hot and humid

summers with mild, dry winters. Most of the yearly rainfall

occurs in spring and fall, with relatively few overcast days

during the summer.

Within immediate proximity to the city are several bodies of

water, including Lady Bird Lake downtown, Lake Austin,

Lake Travis, and the Colorado River. These create a lush

vegetative environment, paired with the primarily limestone

hill country. This mix of natural landscape and urban density

gives Austin its unique feel and provides residents with

immediate access to both city and rural amenities.


wEATHERANALYSIS


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A reciprocal relationship exists between public space and

private development, but maximum potential is rarely

achieved. This toolkit of strategies pose to leverage public

space for private development and vice versa.

pubLIC-pRIvATETOOLKIT



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What do you get when you crossa parrot with a centipede?A walkie-talkieFrancisco Sanin

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Multiple opportunities lie in the diversity of programming

within a project. Through architectural alchemy, these

opportunities are leveraged by blending diverse program to

create unique and innovative results that not only perform

the same tasks as the original program but simultaneously

allow for additional and often unexpected possibilities.

The traditional notion of generic flexibility of space is seldom

capitalized upon. Typical flexible spaces ultimately end up

serving a minimum number of options due to the

indecisiveness of human nature. Strategic insertions of

calculated flexibility can maximize viable opportunity for

users. By analysing desired uses within the space and

creating a predefined range of options, usability and value

are increased along with the number of options actuallycapitalized upon.

pROgRAmmATICdIvERSITY

CALCuLATEdfLExIbILITY


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In order to maximize user experience through visual and

physical connectivity, public amenities of private

developments could be transferred to the public sector.

Various incentives could be given to the private

development in return, creating a reciprocal partnership for

the betterment of the public and consequently for the

financial betterment of the development.


TRANSfER OfdEvELOpmENT RIgHTS


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pROjECTIONS


**Brief projection into the development of the thesis**

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bIbLIOgRApHY


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