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BOARDWALK
FACE OF THE MULTITUDE
CONTEMPLATION SPACE
SEATING AREA
CHANNEL OF REFLECTION
HOLOCAUST MEMORIALATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
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STONE
CURVED MIRROR SURFACE
POLISHED BLACKGRANITE
GLASS FLOOR
WOOD SLATS SEATING
CONTEMPLATION SPACENIGHT VIEW OF MEMORIAL
VIEW OF MEMORIAL FROM BOARDWALK
An abstraction of a cresting wave inspired the basic form of the Holocaust Memorial. The upward stretch of the wave connotes the hope and pos-sibility of the future while the black granite material expresses the gravity of the genocide that will forever be part of our history.
The front, or city side, of the memorial is seen from the boardwalk. Paths through the middle and at either end of the memorial provide passage to the rear, or underside, of the wave. The hollow of the underside provides a space for rest and contemplation.
The city side of the wave is composed of hundreds of various-sized rectangular boxes. They convey the multitude of individual Holocaust victims.The beach side of the wave is smooth connoting that ultimately we are one, and that it is as one that we must work to insure there is never another Holocaust.
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visitors pathadventure pathindustrial commuter MTA proposed bicycle existing bicycle routeM1 zoning
M2 zoningM3 zoning
existing green spacereclaimed green space
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BROOKLYN CLAY RETORT & FIREBRICK WORKS (1860)
76-86 Van Brunt st.
ERIE BASIN (1864)
RED HOOK RECREATION CENTER OF PARKS
Bay st, & Clinton St
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARKWAY
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1. zoning 2. connectivity3. green spaces
natural edge in 1776
artifi cial edge, now
THE BIKE PATH MASTER PLAN RE-INTRODUCES CONNECTIONS TO THE COBBLE HILL,
CARROLL GARDENS AND PARK SLOPE NEIGHBORHOODS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VISITOR
PATH HEADS NORTH ALONG THE GOWANUS ANTICIPATING SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE FUTURE.
IN RED HOOK, AS IN MUCH OF NEW YORK CITY, THE WATERFRONT HAS BEEN COOPTED
BY SHIPPING AND HEAVY INDUSTRY. THE VISITOR AND ADVENTURE PATHS REDEFINE THE
WATER’S EDGE BRINGING THE RIDER TO SCENIC VIEW POINTS, HISTORICALLY SIGNIFI-
CANT SITES AND NEW RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ALONG THE COAST.
VISITORS ROUTE
INDUSTRIAL COMMUTER
pedestrial
THE WATER’S EDGE IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN RED
HOOK CURRENTLY. THE PROPOSED VISITOR AND ADVEN-
TURE PATHS WILL BLUR THE EDGE BY EXTENDING OVER
THE WATER AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE WATERFRONT.
FURTHER UP THE COAST, THE PATHS WILL CONNECT TO THE
PROPOSED BROOKLYN WATERFRONT GREENWAY AT RED
HOOK’S WEST SIDE.
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horticulture plan of proposed bike paths
WORKING IN CONCERT WITH MAYOR
BLOOMBERG’S MILLION TREES PLAN, EACH
PATH IN THE BIKE PATH MASTER PLAN WILL
BE TREE LINED. ALONG THE COMMUTER
PATH CALLERY PEAR AND PIN OAKS WILL BE
PLANTED FOR THEIR ABILITY TO WITHSTAND
POLLUTION AND AUTO EXHAUST. ALONG THE
VISITOR PATH HONEY LOCUST AND GINGKO
WILL BE PLANTED. DURING THE FALL SEASON
THE PATHS WILL BE DIFFERENTIATED BY THE
FOLIAGE OF THE TREES AS THE CALLERY PEAR
AND OAK TURN RED WHILE THE GINGKO AND
HONEY LOCUST TURN YELLOW.
visitor bike path
RED HOOK CONTAINS LIGHT AND HEAVY
INDUSTRY, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL ZONES. THE COMMUTER
PATH NEGOTIATES BOUNDARIES BETWEEN
THE DISPARATE AREAS SKIRTING THE
MANUFACTURING ZONES ON THE NORTH
AND SOUTH SIDES WHILE ENCIRCLING THE
HOUSING PROJECTS AND RESIDENTIAL
AREAS IN THE CENTER.
BIKE PATH MASTER PLANA SYSTEM OF BIKES PATHS GENERATED FOR THREE DISTINCT END USERS: COMMUTERS, VISITORS AND ADVENTURERS. THE PATHS EASE MOVEMENT IN HEAVILY TRAVELLED AREAS WHILE ALSO CREATING A NETWORK OF DESTINATIONS FOR CASUAL AND LEISURE CYCLISTS.
I RED HOOK A TRIPARTITE APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF RED HOOK AS A DESTINATION FOR CYCLISTS
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ADVENTURE ROUTE
PLAY ride
STOP historical attractions
PAUSE scenic point
FWD commute
FAST FWD adventure
2 lane traffi c for car
adventure bike path
section at Columbia st. at Erie Basin
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SPACE IN NEW YORK CITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN SHORT SUPPLY.
THE MANY MILES OF ELEVATED SUBWAY TRACKS OFFER AN UNEXPLORED OPPORTUNITY. THE RESIDUAL SPACE, HORI-
ZONTAL AND VERTICAL, CAN BE CAPTURED FOR USE AS PUBLIC AMENITIES. THE BIKE LOFT BUILDING IS DESIGNED TO BE
A PROTOTYPE FOR MAKING USEFUL SUCH SPACE. PRE-FABRICATED FAÇADE PANELS WRAP THE EXISTING STRUCTURE
CREATING AN OPEN PLAN INTERIOR.
1. Original tile unit of modular hexagon
2. Shifting center of hexagon creates shifted effect
3. Chamfering edges of hexa-gon produces perimeter for negative of module
5. Additional apatures for center of module
6. Formation of differ-entiated coral tile from module complete.
roof for enclosure
locker mezzanineadministration quartersecured bicycle rental area
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w/cbicycle repair area
enclosure panelrecycled from found shipping containers
existing structure
2010 20502030
phase 1 of bike loft completeBloomberg’s 2030 initative for one million new trees complete.
Brooklyn water-front greenway complete
Visitor & adventure over water trails complete
All elevated train tracks support elevated bike paths
Tree-lined bike lanes cover entire metro NY area
New bikes paths connect Red Hook to Park Slope
and Carroll GardensRenovation of Smith & 9th Subway Station completed
Residential development proliferates on the Gowanus
Gowanus Canal offi cially pollution-free
The Red Hook Iron Man triathlon kicks off
First Co-Gen bike charger station installed in the Bike Loft
Bicycle museum breaks ground
Tax breaks and rent subsidies lead Bike-related companies to fl ock to Red Hook
The Tour De Brooklyn moves to Red Hook
All discarded shipping containers recycled into facade material for
new public amenities.
bicycle rental area,
secured and locked past hour of operation
bicycle lock station
24hr accessible
bicycle repair station
lockers
access locker fl oor from elevated bike path
planters and seating area
constructed from salvaged materials
BIKE PARKING LOFTUSING THE EXISTING STRUCTURE OF THE ELEVATED SUBWAY LINE AND A FAÇADE GENERATED FROM RECYCLED SHIPPING CONTAINERS THE LOFT IS NOT ONLY A SAFEHOUSE FOR BIKES BUT ALSO SERVES AS A PROTOTYPE FOR CAPTURING “UNDER THE TRACKS” SPACE ACROSS THE CITY FOR FUTURE PUBLIC AMENITIES.
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FEDERAL GRANTS
FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROGRAMRECREATION TRAILS PROGRAMTHE RTP PROVIDES FUNDS TO STATES TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILS OF ALL SORTS. THE FUNDS CAN COVER TRAILSIDE FACILITIES, THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRAILS
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTSTHE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM SETS ASIDE A PORTION OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS BICYCLE FACILITIES, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND SCENIC PROTECTION.
THERE ARE TWELVE ELIGIBLE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES SEVERAL OF WHICH WOULD BE APPLICABLE TO THE BIKE PATH MASTER PLAN AND BIKE LOFT:
1. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES. SIDEWALK,S WALKWAYS OR CURB RAMPS; BIKE LANE STRIPING, BIKE PARKING AND RACKS; OFF-ROAD TRAILS, BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES AND UNDERPASES.
2. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
3. ACQUISITION OF SCENIC OR HISTORIC EASEMENTS AND SITES
4. LANSCAPING AND SCENIC BEAUTIFICATION
5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
6. REHABILITATION AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR FACILITIES. CAN COVER PIER AND CANAL RESTORATION.
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMFUNDS MAY BE USED FOR EITHER THE CONTRUCTION OF BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND PEDESTRIAN WALK-WAYS OR NONCONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUCH AS MAPS, BROCHURES AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE GRANTSTHESE FUNDS MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT PROJECTS, INCLUDING BICYCLE-RELATED SERVICES, DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO AND FROM EMPLOYMENT
HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTSAS IDENTIFIED BY SECTION 1602 OF TEA-21, THESE FUNDS COVER NUMEROUS BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRAIL, AND TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
FEDERAL TRANSIT PROGRAMURBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS AND LOANS CAN BE USED FOR IM-PROVING BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT FACILITIES AND VEHICLES. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTMENTS IN PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS TO A MASS TRANSPORTATION FACILITY.
PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCESBIKES BELONG COALITION
SINCE 1999 BIKES BELONG HAS AWARDED 170 GRANTS TOTALLING $1.4 MILLION TO MUNICIPALITIES AND GRASS ROOTS OR-GANIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY BICYCLING PROJECTS
THE BELO FOUNDATIONIN 2004 THE BELO FOUNDATION DONATED $111,939 TO THE CITY OF DALLAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE OF LUBBEN PLAZA. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MAN PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS IN-CLUDING THOSE RELATED TO RECREATION WITH A GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS OF TEXAS, NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA.
TOLL BROTHERSTOLL BROTHERS THE LARGEST LUXURY HOME BUILDER IN THE COUNTRY. THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO MANY CHARITIES INCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE RED CROSS. CURRENTLY, TOLL BROTHERS ARE TRYING TO GET A 435 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILID-ING ON THE UPPER GOWANUS APPROVED BY CITY AGENCIES. PERHAPS THE FORUM FOR URBAN DESIGN COULD CONVINCE THE TOLL BROTHERS THAT GESTURES OF GOOD WILL TOWARDS THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS THE FUNDING OF THE BIKE LOFT, WOULD HELP THE GOVERNING AGENCIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE WORTH OF THEIR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT. THE TOLL BROTHERS ARE ALREADY HELPING TO FUND THE GOWANUS DREDGERS CANOE CLUB.
LILLY ENDOWMENT INC.LILLY SUPPORTS AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION AND PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS. IN 2007 THE LILLY ENDOWMENT GAVE $1,250,000 TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE.
SMARTWOOLTHE SMARTWOOL ADVOCACY FUND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IDENTIFY AND FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOCIAL CHANGE. SMARTWOOL FUNDS ORGANZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION.
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TRUST FUNDBRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT. THEIR FUNDING INCLUDES PARKS AND RECREATION, ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
CHARINA FOUNDATIONTHE CHARINA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. IN 2007, CHARINA DONATED $10,000 TO THE OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, $15,000 TO THE SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK AND $13,000 TO THE PHIPPS COMMUNITY DEVEL-OPMENT CORP.
THE BRANDING OF RED HOOK AND SPONSORSHIP OF BIKE LOFT AND AME-NITY MAINTENANCE
AS THE BIKE PATH SYSTEM MATURES AND BIKE AMENITIES ARE INSTALLED RED
HOOK WILL BE REDEFINED AS A DESTINATION FOR CYCLISTS OF ALL KINDS.
BIKE-RELATED BUSINESSES WILL BE ATTRACTED TO THE AREA AND SHOULD
RECEIVE TAX BREAKS OR RENT SUBSIDIES TO HASTEN THEIR ARRIVAL. SPON-
SORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL BIKE LOFT MAINTENANCE COSTS COULD BE GAR-
NERED FROM A BIKE-RELATED BUSINESS OR A CONSORTIUM THEREOF IN EX-
CHANGE FOR THE STRATEGIC PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING AT THE LOFT AND
ALONG THE PATHS. MANUFACTURERS OF CARS AND SPORT-RELATED LUXURY
GOODS OFTEN SUPPORT BIKE RACES, BIKE TEAMS AND BIKING ORGANIZA-
TIONS. SPONSORSHIP OF THE BIKE LOFT MAINTENANCE COSTS MAY ALSO BE
OF INTEREST TO THOSE COMPANIES WHETHER THEY HAVE A NEIGHBORHOOD
PRESENCE OR NOT.
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ROOF GARDEN Greywater recycled by Filtration in SubstrateSoil provides insulation
PARTITION WALLSStretchable Spacer Knitted Tensile Structure on Structural Columns with Air pressure
GLAZINGCurved Glass in Frame allows maximum surfacearea for rain water collection
RAIN WATER COLLECTIONGutters concealed within Spandrel on facade divert rain water into cisterns
URBAN GEOTHERMALSteam and heat from subway station below provide energy to heat waterfor all radiant floors
SOLAR ENERGY Photovoltaic Panels on columns programmedto track sunlight to harvest maximum solarenergy
GROUND FLOOR PLANscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
3RD FLOOR PLANscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
LaFayette Street
Bleecker Street
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OFFICE 2
OFFICE 4
OFFICE 3
OFFICE 5
OFFICE 6
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SECTIONscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
SECTIONAL DIAGRAMscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
WEST ELEVATIONscale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
SITE PLAN
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The BubbleBox is a collection of spatial bubbles. Adopting the physical characteristics of soap bubbles, the interior en-closures within the BubbleBox have minimal surface area. They are light, modular and mobile. They are composed of a double layer of translucent knitted fabric that can be eas-ily installed and dismantled. The mobility of the partitions allows the ground floor spaces to rapidly adapt to changing neighborhood conditions. Similarly, the activist tenants on the four floors above will be able to modify their office con-figurations as their needs change.
NOHO is a community of landmarked buildings that has wit-nessed decades of change. The BubbleBox with its unique use of green technology and maximal flexibility will act as both an agent and emblem of future change.
A bubble is light and self-supporting. The BubbleBox uses the spatial quality of the bubble to
lessen the building’s carbon footprint.. By eliminating most walls and ducts, the clear floors
can be easily cooled by cross ventilation along the stretched loft spaces. solar energy is
generated by photovoltaic panels on South and West façade. The curved glazing of window
maximize surface area for rainwater collection. The rainwater harvested is then drained to the
cistern under the building to be heated by the subway station below and redirected for radiant
heat. Water is filtrated on the roof garden to be reused as recycled grey water.
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM
ADDITION
LOWER LEVEL STUDIO SPACE
LECTURE SPACE
PATH +WATER COLLECTION
STRUCTURE
PHOTOVOLTAIC +E.T.F.E. COVERING
ROOF LATTICE
WALKING
STANDING
SITTING
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OBSERVATION DECK - STUDIO SPACE ENTRANCE
LECTURE SPACE
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SOUTH FACADEWEST FACADENORTH FACADE
STREET VIEW FACING EAST
OFFICE CORRIDOR
OFFICE INTERIOR
The shape of the site presents a challenge in regard to the retail storefronts. In order to create a
unique and inviting presence, current traffic and pedestrian patterns were analyzed. Existing tree
patterns and the path of the sun across the site were also considered. The new site design opens
up the narrow corner allowing light to enter the building’s interior. A green space is created in front
of the shops for resting and recreation. The siting also allows for easier movement into and out of
the commercial lobby and retail spaces.
No. 174422, SSAALMMAKK SSTT, VVAALLIASSRR AAVVEE. TTAAJJRRIISSHH SQQUUAARREE, TEEHHERRAAN, IRRANNACTIVE /
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RETAIL 2
COURTYARDVERTICAL GUTTER
RETAIL 1
ENTRY 1
ELEVATOR LOBBY
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PATHWAY
SHADING DEVICE
GARDEN AREA
SKIN
The skin is a weave of two systems: an outer hexagonal shading de-vice and an inner structural system. There are sixteen modules com-bined to create the skin. Their width, thickness and depth vary so as to better accommodate program, frame views and achieve maximum shad-ing for the offi ce spaces. Because of the amount of direct sunlight is receives, the curved south face is a denser fi eld of modules than either the east or west facades.
SHADING DEVICE REACTIVE TO ORIENTATION
GREYWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
GREEN SPACES
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
A UNFOLDED FACADE DIAGRAM
3F PLAN
6F PLAN
B1 PLAN
The building skin is a series of modular shading devices. On the curved south façade the modules are smaller and deeper to provide maximum protection from the sun. On the east and west facades the modules are wider and taller but deeper on one side to protect against morning sun in the east and afternoon sun in the west.
The courtyard in the building acts as an oversized rainwater col-lection system. The vertical slats that line the courtyard are trans-lucent gutters. Rainfall will be collected in a cistern directly under the courtyard decking and be redistributed throughout the build-ing as required.
Green spaces are provided at the ground level entry, the court-yard and at the 5th fl oor setback. The addition of green space in an offi ce building creates a pleasant environment for the users. The spaces are planted with local breeds of evergreen.
In addition to the solar energy generation of the façade, geother-mal energy will be harnessed from the ground. The excavation required for the digging of the garages will make the addition of the geothermal piping cost effective. The energy generated be-comes a steady supply of supplemental energy to the building.
OFFICEThe offi ces of the building are open spaces with minimal obstruction for light and view. The new offi ce unit is very simple: glass partition, desk, and shelf. The combined result is a minimal offi ce that opens to circulation within the offi ce space, while still maintain a personal space within the partition unit.
Photovoltaic panels at module
Shading Module
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STACK VENTILATION COOLING SYSTEM
The courtyard also acts as a ventilation chimney. When windows on the courtyard shaft are opened, suction causes air to be pulled though the offi ces to the exterior.
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OFFICE 2
HEXAGONAL SKYLIGHT BELOW
CONFERENCE ROOM
WAITING LOUNGE
RAIN WATER COLLECTOR/
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OFFICE 3
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EXTERIOR MODULE HEXAGON CONCRETE VARIES IN DEPTH AND SIZES
INTERIOR MODULE FORM CASTED STEELTYPICAL
ENCLOSUREDOUBLE GLAZING
CONNECTIONMODULES CONNECTED ON SLAB
SLABRADIANT FLOOR SLAB
ALL MODULES
No. 17422, SALMMAKK STT, VALIASSR AAVVE. TTAJJRRISH SQQUUARREE, TEEHHERRAAN, IRANNACTIVE / UNIT 2
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STRUCTURAL CORE
INTERIOR SHADING AT ATRIUM
FLOOR SLAB / OFFICE SPACE
CIRCULATION ZONE
PARTY WALL
SITE PARIMETER
FRITTED EXTERIOR FACADE
VIEW OF CIRCULATION ATRIUM, 6TH FLOOR
VIEW FROM VALI ASR ST.
WEST ELEVATION DAYTIME SOUTH ELEVATION DAYTIME
WEST ELEVATION EVENING : POPULATED LANDSCAPE SOUTH ELEVATION EVENING : POPULATED LANDSCAPE
WOOD BLOCK
The site is located near Vanak Square, a historic and cultur-ally active area of the city with a dense population. Media Scape addresses the density by cre-ating vertically stacked inner streets that become the interior circulation between the fl oors. The circulation areas also pro-vide room for socializing and recreation. The circulation is expressed on the exterior of the building creating, in conjunction with the perforated panels of the exterior façade layer, an image of a wood block on the building elevation.
GREEN SOLUTIONS
Teheran has cold winters and hot summers. Media Scape ad-dresses the climate challenges on multiple levels.
Increasing interior ventilation through the building eases cool-ing requirements in the summer months. The Circulation and Light Atriums provide cross ven-tilation when needed. The air fl ow through the Circulation Atri-um is controlled by louvers while the Light Atrium acts not only as a light shaft but as a huge return air duct moving fresh air up and out through exhaust fans at the louvered sky light.
The roof garden, which covers approximately 50% of the roof area, helps to reduce heat gain in the summer and thermal loss in the winter.
Geothermal heating and cooling will minimize the building’s elec-trical requirements.
ELEMENTS
The building becomes a junction between the
city (Circulation Atrium), the sky (Light Atrium)
and the earth (geothermal heating and cool-
ing). This junction is given a visual manifesta-
tion in the wood block appearance of the fa-
çades.
DESIGN FOR BENETTON GROUP - VANAK SQUARE, TEHERAN, IRAN
EVENING FAÇADE
Beyond the daylight hours, the LEDs
on the inner façade layer will be turned
on. Movement in the Circulation Atrium
will be projected onto the outer façade.
Movement and time become part of the
outer appearance of the building.
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PARKING B2PARKING B3
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VIEW FROM OFFICE SPACE
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OFFICE 1OFFICE 2
OFFICE 3
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TERRACE
HALLWAY
CIRCULATIONPLATFORM
OFFICE 1OFFICE 2
OFFICE 3
WAITING AREA
KITCHENETTE
HALLWAYCIRCULATIONPLATFORM
LIGHT SHAFT
ENTRANCE LOBBY
ATRIUM
EGRESS
LIGHT SHAFT
RETAIL 3
RETAIL 2
RETAIL 1
PARKING ENTRY
WEST ELEVATION EVENING : FACADE AS MEDIA SOUTH ELEVATION EVENING : FACADE AS MEDIA
GREEN ROOFThe roof garden as an amenitie to us-ers of the building. Green Roof can reduce thermal loss from the residen-tial fl oors and prevent rainwater runoff.
B1 PARKING
PARKING ENTRY
ELEVATOR
DESIGN FOR BENETTON GROUP - VANAK SQUARE, TEHERAN, IRAN
ROOFGARDEN
LOUVERSAT ATRIUM
AIR ATRIUM
SHADINGDEVICE
LIGHT ATRIUM
INNERFACADEglass enclosure with L.E.D installation
OUTERFACADEwood grain image embossed on panel as perforation
LIGHTWELL
GARDEN
RETAILMEZZANINE
VENTILATIONCross-ventilation of the 2 Atriums allow maximum air fl ow and circulation and miminmum energy to cool the building
GLASS WALL
GLASS WALL
GLASS PARTITION
PARTITION AT DESK
OFFICE DESK
SHELVES
OFFICE
The offi ces of the building are
open spaces with minimal ob-
structions for light and view. The
major components for the offi ces
are glass partitions and shelves.
Every offi ce has a feature Glass
Block wall at the hallways. The
glass blocks on the wall refl ect
light further into the offi ce space.
GEOTHERMALGeothermal Heat is harnessed through heat exchanger and ground loops. .
MEDIA
The advancement of LED technology al-
lows light to be projected with different
colors, much like a television. Thus, build-
ing facades can be programmed to proj-
ect advertisements or information. The
façade becomes a sculpture for media
PATHWAY
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