Josh OngDESIGN PORTFOLIO

SUNRISE TOWERUrban Architecture- Tower | Spring 2014

Sunrise Tower is a library and residential tower located in downtown St. Paul. The building uses various forms of visibility to inform the function of the spaces. Public spaces are transparent while private spaces are opaque. The site is located between the highways I-94 and 35E. In order to connect the sectors divided by the highway, the class proposal covers the highways and builds a new infrastructure and community above it.

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Downtown St. Paul, Minnesota

Public Space:Highway

Public Space:Parking/service Level

Public Space: Library

Semi-Private Space: Residential corridors and communal spaces

Private Spaces:Residential Units

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Program LayersVertical Section Program Diagram Residential Plan

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1. Offices2. Break Room3. Storage4. Mechanical Room5. Study/conference Rooms6. Cafe7. Reference Desk8. Children’s Reading Room9. Computer area10. Skylight11. Lobby12. Studio13. 1 Bedroom14. 2 Bedroom15. 3 Bedroom

Library: 1st Floor Plan Library: 2nd Floor Plan

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In order to mitigate Fond Du Lac’s constant flooding, we propose to reroute Mission Creek. The new creek infrastructure will be used as drivers to create community-centric social infrastructure that showcase the existing assets of Fond Du Lac. The proposed plan will create a new entrance for the hiking trail, bringing much needed community spaces and highlight and connect the outdoor activities of the neighborhood.

Role in project: The concept and schematic design was a collaborative team effort between architecture and landscape archtiecture students. I was solely responsible for design development of Site E | Hiking Respite

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REVITALIZING FOND DU LACDesign Duluth | Fall 2014 Team Project

Site A | FDL Anchor Site B | Entertainment Pavilion

Site C | Water Platforms Site D | Creek Edge

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Site E | Hiking Respite

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The Hiking Respite is located between the end of the new Fond Du Lac greenway and the start of the existing Superior Hiking Trail. The dredge from the creation of the new stream will be used to reinforce the edge of the site. The building rises with the topography creating a mezzanine, performance stage, and vantage points at the apex of the landscape. As a hiking rest stop before entering the Superior Hiking Trail, the building presents an opportunity for patrons to rest and appreciate the landscape from various viewports. Intimate spaces are created through the spaces which frame specific views of the picturesque landscape.

SITE E | HIKING RESPITEDesign Duluth | Fall 2014 Team Project

Role in project: Design development and model building. Post-renderings were done by teammate.

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Northwest ViewSouthwest View

1. Vestibule2. Campfire3. Mechanical4. Storage5. Cafe6. Cafe Storage

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7. Restrooms8. Seating Area9. Park Office10. Stage11. Balcony 12. View Specific Lounges

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Vapor Barrier

Zinc Standing Seam Roof Sheet Zinc Fascia

Galvanized Metal PlatePlywood

Aluminum Flashing

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Triple Glazed Aluminum Curtain WallTimber Column

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BLACKTOP OASISGraduate Arch Design III | Fall 2013

Blacktop Oasis is a farmer’s market located in the Earle Brown Elementary School’s parking lot. The school is in the middle of a food desert, therefore, a market would greatly help the coomunity. Vendors can easily access the site through highway 94 and MN-100. There is also an adjacent playground and sports field so that parents can buy groceries while their kids play. The close proximity of the sports fields and fresh market also encourages exercise and healthy eating habits, especially among children. Leftover produce can be bought by the school.

Food Deserts Earle Brown Elementary School

Blacktop Oasis

Farmer’s Market Configuration and Circulation Community Space Configuration and Circulation

The modules can collect rainwater which can be used to anchor the module or water the adjacent urban farm.

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APIARY FARMER’S MARKETGraduate Arch Design III | Fall 2013

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The Apiary is a farmer’s market that serves the North Loop neighborhood. The design uses hexagon modules of varying sizes to create a welcoming communal space. Besides a farmer’s market, the Apiary also has classrooms, a lecture hall, offices, and a cafe. The abundance of seating on the periphery of the floor plan encourages socialization. These social spaces surround the markets and rooms while the minimal columns and walls allow sight lines across the building. Connections are also created throughout the building such as the bridge that tranverses the topography change. The Apairy is also located adjacent to the LRT stop. Size Variations of Hexagon Modules

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Southwest Axonomentric View Interior View of West Entrance

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1. Service Elevator2. Lobby3. Offices4. Classroom5. Break Room6. Storage7. Loading Dock8. Mech Room9. Auditorium10. Balcony11. Cafe12. LRT stop13. Service Road Transparent and Opaque Wall Systems

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ARTISTIC HOBBIESBreakdancingWoodburningPainting