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Page 1: DANNY WONG - RENDERING PORTFOLIO

C O M P E T I T I O N S

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LIGHT PASSAGE

LIGHT PASSAGE

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.

CONCRETE

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visitors pathadventure pathindustrial commuter MTA proposed bicycle existing bicycle routeM1 zoning

M2 zoningM3 zoning

existing green spacereclaimed green space

to brooklyn bridge park

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Bike Jump Park

Green Lawn

Bicycle Polo

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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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INDUSTRIAL ROUTE

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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

general bicycle parking area 24

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

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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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RETAILRESTAURANT

BAR

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RETAIL

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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

3RD FLOOR HALL

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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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ARTSPAN

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 /

ENTRY 2BATHROOM

RETAIL 3

RETAIL 2

COURTYARDVERTICAL GUTTER

RETAIL 1

ENTRY 1

ELEVATOR LOBBY

RETAIL 2 MEZZ

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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B2 PARKING

B3 PARKING

B4 PARKING

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OFFICE 2

HEXAGONAL SKYLIGHT BELOW

CONFERENCE ROOM

WAITING LOUNGE

RAIN WATER COLLECTOR/

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OFFICE 3

SKIN MODULE UNIT

COMMON AREA

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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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ROOFTOP GARDEN

LOUVERS

L.E.D. INTERIOR FACADE

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.

F RETAIL/ LOBBYGF

RETAIL1F

OFFICE2F

RESIDENTIAL7F

PARKING B1

PARKING B2PARKING B3

PARKING B4

OFFICE3F

OFFICE4F

OFFICE5F

OFFICE6F

VIEW FROM OFFICE SPACE

7F RESIDENTIAL

6F OFFICE

5F OFFICE TYP.

GF RETAIL

RESIDENTIAL 2

RESIDENTIAL 1

EGRESS 1

EGRESS 2

OFFICE 1OFFICE 2

OFFICE 3

WAITING AREABATHROOM

KITCHENETTE

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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