Documentation
- 1. 1 RIVER MARKET TRANSIT HUB ARCH 609 | SPRING 2016 | PADGET MATT KENNEY | LUKE MCELWAIN | CULIN THOMPSON
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- 3. 3 Project Thesis Context Precedents Pre-Design Phase Schematic Design Phase Design Development Phase Wall Sections Living Building + Well Building Challenge Final Reflections 4 6 12 16 22 28 50 58 84
- 4. 4 The River Market Transit Hub serves as a staple for the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. A beacon of the future of mass transit and sustainabil- ity, this net-zero living building combines the benefits of transit-oriented com- munities, offices, retail, luxury living and community assets. This combination of combining live work and providing commuters with centralized amenities they currently utilize generates a new model of efficiency within transit devel- opment and office construction. Focused around a modern, realistic and simple design, the River Mar- ket Transit Hub utilizes centralized atria to allow daylighting, ventilation and views throughout the complex. As the complex circulates the site edges, its three buildings each carry this atria language - following a pattern of decen- tralizing from the center atria of the eastern-most building. The future of transit-oriented development requires creating an ex- perience that is as user-friendly as is it accessible. The need for child care facilities, dry cleaners, restaurants, fast food facilities, local business retail opportunities, parking, commuter and light rail, bus connections, health facili- ties, coffee shops, community facilities and convenience stores only increas- es as sprawl and the average commute time to work continues to increase. Through combining the daily trips of workers within the Kansas City down- town district, the River Market Transit Hub is able to minimize the time individ- uals spend commuting and running errands - granting additional family time and community time. This time allows for the building of a diverse economy, happy family networks and healthy communities; it is essential towards the continued growth and development of our cities and the River Market Transit Hub is proud to offer this to Kansas City. PROJECT THESIS
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- 6. 6 When researching the historical significance of this site, one of the greatest finds was that it initially was developed as a brewery in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The brewery changed hands multiple times and went through various names but Pabst at one point was an owner. Having been in an industry driven part of town, this site had constant traffice typical- ly drawing from the crowds at the city trading center and market across the street. Travelers would typically come from the river and offer goods that they brought from various places. Having such a great histrorical significance with a brewery, we decided to make the design decision to bring a brewery back to the site. Using this idea allowed us to create a specific anchor in our desitination which would bring people in at all times of the day. This additionally provides jobs and al- lows for a product unique to this location to be sold regionally and nationwide if desired. The brewery includes a restaurant as well. SITE HISTORY
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- 9. 9 COLD STORAGE LOFTS CHINESE FOOD MARKET HISTORIC CITY MARKET
- 10. 10 The site currently serves as and will continue to be focused as a center of trans- portation. In the past, this lot had been fo- cused on a street car and often serving as outdoor market space which held large crowds in addition to the city market across the corner. Currently the site is a parking lot for commuters who use the new light rail station, the MegaBus, the local bus systems, or walk to local businesses and attractions. The prop- erty is owned by the Kansas City Area Trans- portation Authority. Part of redeveloping the site is to keep the destination focused using transit oriented design. In future planning, a commuter rail is planned to arrive at this station to the north. With this site continuing to serve many com- muters, we used this as an opportunity to drive our design decisions. Some of these in- cluded a ground level transit hub, a bus pass through in the site by repurposing Oak St., bicycle storage and showers, shaded seating and waiting areas, underground parking, and ground level retail and amenities. TRANSPORTATION
- 12. 12 564 Beatty was particularly studied for the south facing facade as well as the structure in relation to the of- fice layout. We studied how the cur- tain wall system used metal paneling as spandrels as well as overhanging louvers to block particular angles of sunlight. We further studied the idea conditions for our region using Se- faira. Additionally, we examined the structural grid which was 30’ x 30’, the same spacing we used, as to how this informs the office arrange- ment. PRECEDENTS 564 BEATTY Vancouver, BC, Canada
- 13. 13 The ETFO Building had a few signif- icant contributions to our research and conceptual design. One of the concepts that we found interesting was the folded skin and overhang that provided shade and thermal mass to the structure. Additionally, we focused on the cross and stack ventilation techniques used to draw air up the atrium and across the office floor plates. ETFO BUILDING Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 14. 14 When examining the Center for Interactive Research on Sustain- ability, the element that stood out to us most was the atrium space. This design exposes the structure, particularly beams, and provides a quick reference to the vertical circu- lation taking place. Additionally, the space uses stack ventilation and is well lit thus making the atrium a celebrated feature which we used to inform our design. CENTER FOR INTERACTIVE RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABILITY Vancouver, BC, Canada
- 15. 15 The Sage VIP Building was a driving example of form for our west build- ing on the site. We studied the way that the shade structure and inset balconies allowed for outdoor gath- ering and used these concepts to provide space and shade for people gathering outside of the transporta- tion hub or the local office spaces. SAGE VIP BUILDING Pretoria, South Africa
- 16. 16 KENNEY SCHEME
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- 18. 18 THOMPSON SCHEME Focused around a central courtyard, this initial scheme de- veloped upon providing a closed facade along third street to maximize upon the retail potential a transit-fo- cused street. The additional emphasis upon having an occupiable rooftop to pro- vide views to Kansas City drove the rooftop occupancy availability and voids to allow for natural daylighting and ventilation.
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- 20. 20 McELWAIN SCHEME Opening the corner to the Riv- er Market provides access and an open square for the visitors to create a space for people to occupy and explore. The buildings are optimized for lighting and ventilation. The addition of businesses and ammeneties in this development support the people that are already in the area as well as the new-com- ers from the light rail and the future commuter rail.
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- 23. 23 PROGRAM
- 24. 24 1STLEVEL FLOOR PLAN 5TH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN Raised access floor provide flexible open office floor plans and allow for direct and personalized ventilation systems and thermal comfort. The integration of the bar as a focal point highlights the devel- opment as a unique landmark within the Kansas City region and provides a way to build and promote commu- nity. The preservation of Oak Street on the site as a through-way for bus circulation generates a closed pe- destrian plaza level, while the intro- duction of a secondary street for car circulation between the development and the Cold Storage building pro- vides both circulation and a buffer between the two developments.
- 25. 25 OR PLAN RETAIL RETAIL ATRIUM RETAIL RETAIL OFFICE OR PLAN BREWERY LOFTS LOFTS
- 26. 26 STEEL STRUCTURE BEAMS: W18 X 40 WIDE FLANGE COLUMNS: W14X176 WIDE FLANGE
- 27. 27 The structure of the building is steel I beams. The heirarchy of structure car- rys a 30 foot bay pattern and this allows for optimum renting and layout space for the clients renting the space. The structure carrys all the way down to the ground through the concrete parking structure. The floors of the building are built from concrete decking over a metal deck. The floor space is largely optimised to allow for air flow and sunlight penetra- tion for better work and living environ- ments. Walls of the buildings are R-40 for opti- mum thermal breaking from the exte- rior. The glass walls are double paned argon filled allowing the sin exposure to be reduced. The HV/AC system is largely under- floor for the office and the residences and the atriums will be conditioned by forced air. Sloar arrays on the top of the north and south buildings will power the whole site.
- 29. 29 ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
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- 34. 34 JIHGFEDCB 1 2 3 5 4 19 A109 DN REF. REF. JIHGFEDCB 1 2 3 5 A 2 A109 4 DN REF. UP JIHGFEDCB 1 2 3 5 A 4 REF. UP WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WWH REF. WH W W REF. WH WWREF. WH WW W REF.WREF. WREF. W REF. WREF. W REF. UP DN JIHGFEDCB 1 2 3 5 K L M NA 2 A109 4 19 A109 A109 12 A109 13 A109 14 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ THIRD FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ FIFTH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ SIXTH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 18000 28800 25200 7000 25500 8100 NORTH BUILDING Retail Office Residen4al Mechanical Circula4on Transit 8100 41400 4500 3600 14400 10800 EAST BUILDING Retail Office Mechanical Circula4on Gym Transit The north building incorpo- rates services and amenities for the transit hub in addition to office space. Offering a childcare facility, dry cleaners, restaurants, bar and office space the northern building integrates the live-work mentality of millennials and future mixed use city design.
- 35. 35 WH WH WH WH WHH UNIT LAYOUT A SCALE: 1/8”=1’ UNIT LAYOUT B SCALE: 1/8”=1’ UNIT LAYOUT C SCALE: 1/8”=1’ 14 15 16 17 18 BICYCLE STORAGE / SHOWERS LOCAL BUSINESS RETAIL FREIGHT ELEVATOR MECHANICAL ROOM FOOD RETAIL 19 20 21 22 23 DRY CLEANERS OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE BREWERY RESTAURANT BREW AREA / KITCHEN KEY 24 ROOFTOP BAR 25 LUXURY LOFTS
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- 38. 38 EDCBA Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 7 80' - 5" Level 8 90' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" Level 9 100' - 5" 1 2 3 5 Parking 1 -11' - 0" Parking 2 -22' - 0" Parking 3 -33' - 0" Parking 4 -44' - 0" Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 7 80' - 5" Level 8 90' - 5" 4 Level 9 100' - 5" BUILDING SECTION SCALE: 1/16”=1’
- 39. 39 JIHGF K L M N Parking 1 -11' - 0" Parking 2 -22' - 0" Parking 3 -33' - 0" Parking 4 -44' - 0" Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 7 80' - 5" Level 8 90' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" Level 9 100' - 5" BUILDING SECTION SCALE: 1/16”=1’
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- 41. 41 8100 41400 4500 3600 14400 10800 EAST BUILDING Retail Office Mechanical Circula4on Gym Transit
- 42. 42 26 27 28 29 30 TRANSPORTATION TICKET COUNTER BUS WAITING AREA CAFE/ COMPUTER LOUNGE MECHANICAL ROOM BASKETBALL COURT 31 32 33 34 35 LOCKER ROOM GYM OPEN OFFICE YOGA STUDIO BANQUET/EVENT ROOM KEY 36 ROOFTOP GARDEN PLOTS 37 ROOFTOP POOL 38 OUTDOOR TERRACE UP UP UP UP 11 22 33 55 K L M N 15 9 13 11 8 7 6 4 4 REF REF.REF. 1 2 3 5 K K L L M M N N 15 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 32 33 34
- 43. 43 F. 1 2 3 5 N N 15 9 13 11 8 7 6 4 11 22 33 55 K K L L M M N N 1515 9 13 11 8 7 6 4 4 11 22 33 5 K L M N 15 9 11 8 7 6 4 4 THIRD FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ FIFTH FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/16”=1’ 2929 33 35 36 37 38
- 44. 44 1 2 3 5 Parking 1 -11' - 0" Parking 2 -22' - 0" Parking 3 -33' - 0" Parking 4 -44' - 0" 9 11876 Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 7 80' - 5" Level 8 90' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" 4 Level 9 100' - 5" BUILDING SECTION SCALE: 1/16”=1’
- 45. 45 1513 K L M N Parking 1 -11' - 0" Parking 2 -22' - 0" Parking 3 -33' - 0" Parking 4 -44' - 0" Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" BUILDING SECTION SCALE: 1/16”=1’
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- 47. 47 PARKING LEVEL 1 PLAN PARKING LEVEL 3 PLAN
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- 50. 50 Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" A109 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 THOMPSON WALL SECTIONS 1 METAL PANELING FURING STRIP ROOF DRAIN OPERABLE DOORS GLASS RAILING SPANDREL PANEL RAISED ACCESS FLOOR LIGHT SHELF DOUBLE PANE GLASS CONCRETE PANEL KEY PV PANELS METAL PANELING 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 LOFT PARTITION
- 51. 51 Level 2 18' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" Level 7 80' - 5" Level 8 90' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" A109 3 A109 4 A109 5 11 12 13
- 53. 53 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ALUMINUM MULLION SPANDREL PANEL L-ANGLE BOLTED CONNECTION FIRE STOP RAISED CONCERE PANEL RIGID INSULATION ANCHOR BOLT RAISED ACCESS FLOOR MOISTURE BARRIER UNISTRUT L-ANGLE C-CHANNEL RIGID INSULATION FURRING STRIP LOUVERS GREEN HANGING STRUCTURE LIGHT GUAGE STEEL KEY
- 54. 54 KENNEY WALL SECTIONS 1 METAL PANELING FURING STRIP ROOF DRAIN OPERABLE DOORS GLASS RAILING SPANDREL PANEL RAISED ACCESS FLOOR DOUBLE PANE GLASS CONCRETE PANEL KEY METAL PANELING 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ALUMINUM MULLION BENT METAL FLASHING 16 17 18 19 L-ANGLE BOLTED CONNECTION RAISED CONCERTE PANEL RIGID INSULATION ANCHOR BOLT MOISTURE BARRIER UNISTRUT L-ANGLE 3 20 FIBER EXPANSION JOINT K L Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" 1 2 3 7 9 10 12 17 20 8
- 55. 55 11 14 17 15 K L Level 2 18' - 5" Level 3 31' - 5" Level 4 44' - 5" Level 5 57' - 5" Level 1 0' - 5" --- - --- - 5 6 10 17 20
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- 59. 59 THIS STANDARD IS AN ACT OF OPTIMISM AND BELIEF THAT WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS IN THE HANDS OF PASSIONATE, LITERATE AND SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. A REVOLU- TIONARY TRANSFORMATION IS POSSI- BLE. IT IS A PROGRAM THAT ASKS US TO THINK HOLISTICALLY AND ENGAGE BOTH OUR RIGHT AND LEFT BRAINS, HEAD AND HEART.
- 60. 60 LIVING BUILDING - ENERGY ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 61. 61 PV PANELS Photovoltaic panels allow us to offset the amount of energy used within the building to become net positive WEST SECTION NATURAL VENTILATION The use of large open atria throughout the site maximizes the natural ventilation of fresh and stale air OVERHANGS The integration of large overhangs allows us to shield the building from a majority of direct sunlight Level 5 57' - 5" Level 6 70' - 5" SUN SHELVES Placing sun shelves over glass curtain walls and integration mullions provides ad- ditional blockage from direct sun
- 62. 62 LIVING BUILDING - WATER ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 63. 63 PHOTOLUMINESCENT ALGAE Algae is a critical component of filtering and conserving water from the brewery - allowing a more sustainable process RETENTION PONDS Integration of retention ponds allows us to utilize roof-collected water over potable water A109 6 STORMWATER COLLECTION Plugging stormwater into graywater sys- tems allows for conservation of potable water within plumbing systems RAIN GARDENS Placing biowales and rain gardens on-site allows the site to begin to filter out toxins before hitting the streetscape
- 64. 64 LIVING BUILDING - PLACE ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 65. 65 URBAN GARDENING Encouraging urban agriculture and gar- dening through community building BROWNFIELD CONSTRUCTION Construction on the site of a current park- ing lot does not damage any wetlands or natural habitats HABITAT EXCHANGE Designating preservations offsite along the Kansas River help to mitigate the environ- mental damage from construction BICYCLE STORAGE Indoor bicycle storage and showers offer incentives to bike to work over driving
- 66. 66 LIVING BUILDING - MATERIALS RED LIST Compliance with the red list of banned materials LOCAL MATERIALS Maximization of materials coming from 500 km or less from the site EPA Chemical of Concern Ban Ban of any integration of materials made from chemicals on the US EPA Chemical of Concern list RECYCLING MATERIALS Recycling of waste materials from the site
- 67. 67 LIVING BUILDING - EQUITY UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY Universal access to all public features of the site including daylight, ventilation and outdoor amenities TRANSPORTATION Incorporation of multi-modal transportation including private and public mass-transit AFFORDABLE HOUSING Integration of affordable housing units and 4% low income housing tax credits to hel- op finance the project COMMUNITY BUILDING Community building features such as a brewery, urban garden, public plaza and local business incubation
- 68. 68 LIVING BUILDING - BEAUTY ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 69. 69 PUBLIC GATHERING & ART Integration of public plazas and integration of local business and art BIOPHILIC ENVIRONMENT Placement of greenery and water features throughout the project site EDUCATION Educational boards and programs about the sustainable features of the project RAIN GARDENS Placing biowales and rain gardens on-site allows the site to begin to filter out toxins before hitting the streetscape
- 70. 70 LIVING BUILDING - HEALTH ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 71. 71 OPERABLE WINDOWS Operable windows provide natural daylight and ventilation to occupants TOBACCO BAN Banning tobacco products on the site boundary promote healthy living and life- styles GREEN WALLS Green walls help to provide air filtration and promote the use of atrium stairs OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS Direct connections to the exterior balco- nies of the site provide natural air and en- vironemntal benefits
- 73. 73 We believe that the time has come to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices and reinvent buildings that are not only better for the planet—but also for people.
- 74. 74 WELL BUILDING - AIR ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 75. 75 OPERABLE WINDOWS Operable windows provide natural daylight and ventilation to occupants ADVANCED AIR PURIFICATION Advanced mechanical and natural air puri- fication produces cleaner air INCREASED VENTILATION Increased and direct sourced ventilation provides fresher air to the project CLEANABLE ENVIRONMENT The use of aluminum paneling for the walls of the building allows for easy cleaning methods
- 76. 76 WELL BUILDING - WATER ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 77. 77 PHOTOLUMINESCENT ALGAE Algae is a critical component of filtering and conserving water from the brewery - allowing a more sustainable process STEAM TAPPING Tapping into the steam plant adjacent to the site reduces on-side energy and water consumption PUBLIC WATER ADDITIVES Addition of disinfectants and fluoride into the water systems DRINKING WATER PROMOTION Additional water fountain placement and promotion of renewable water bottles
- 78. 78 WELL BUILDING - NOURISHMENT ROOF/SITE PLAN SCALE: 1”=30’ 1 2 3 4 5 PARKING RAMP PLAZA PV ARRAY COLD STORAGE LOFTS ASIAN MARKET 6 7 8 9 10 STREETCAR STOP ONE-WAY BUS DRIVE POWER PLANT COMMUNITY GARDEN POOL KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROOFTOP BAR 11 GRANDAVENUE 3RD STREET 12 CITY MARKET 12 13 COMMUTER RAIL STOP 13
- 79. 79 URBAN GARDENING Encouraging urban agriculture and gar- dening through community building HAND WASHING Separated hand washing stations to en- courage sanitary procedures NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Graphic and visual design standards for food nutritional values in restaurants RESPONSIBLE FOOD PRODUCTION Sanitary and responsible separated food pro- duction zones for all restaurants
- 80. 80 WELL BUILDING - LIGHT SOLAR GLARE CONTROL Solar glare shelves and glazings to pre- vent glare in workspaces RIGHT TO LIGHT Natural daylighting within all spaces max- imized by a narrow footprint and light shelves DAYLIGHT MODELING Daylight maximization and modeling within Sefaira DAYLIGHT FENESTRATION Windows, shelves and screens incorpo- rated within the fenestration of individual wall systems
- 81. 81 WELL BUILDING - FITNESS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACES Integration of a gym within the project to encourage exercise and a balanced life- style STRUCTURED FITNESS Daily fitness classes to encourage healthy activity and movement INTERIOR FITNESS CIRCULATION Visual stairs integrated within atria to en- courage healthy daily habits and stair use FITNESS EQUIPMENT Mixed integration of high and low intensity fitness equipemnent as well as exercise amentities such as a basketball court
- 82. 82 WELL BUILDING - COMFORT ADA DESIGN STANDARDS Acceptance and integration of ADA de- sign standards for all areas of the project THERMAL COMFORT Meeting ASHRAE design standard 55 INDIVIDUAL THERMAL COMFORT Individual thermal comfort techniques through floor air distribution, operable win- dows, screens, etc.
- 83. 83 WELL BUILDING - MIND MATERIAL TRANSPARENCY Labels and health label declaration for 50% of materials utilized in the project WORKPLACE FAMLIY SUPPORT Child care facilities and mandatory office family support policies POST-OCCUPANCY SURVEYS Post-occupancy surveys to determine the performance of equipment and programs
- 84. 84 THOMPSON REFLECTION Changing the uninamous aluminum metal paneling around and offering materials facade differences over physical building cuts could have provided a more comprehensive and complete image for how the buildings came together. The in- troduction of brick into the project could have additionally related it more to the surrounding context. I would have liked to introduced the concept of blue algae more into the scheme. The ability to purify air and treat water offers a staple of sus- tainability which can be visual and appealing. Intorducing more of these tubes into the plaza, etc. would have been a nice way to highlight this feature further. Introducing more of a stepped con- cept to our buildings would have allowed for additional outdoor occu- piable space within the project. The current adoption of these outdoor spaces in the lofts and the bar help to relate the building to the plaza, and I believe more introduction of this concept would benefit the proj- ect. Additional site diagrams and context would have been beneficial to relate the size of the development with the surrounding scale and building context. The lack of these diagrams on our board prevented the jury from understanding how the development fit into the surrounding context.
- 85. 85 KENNEY REFLECTION One of the largest changes I would make is increasing the use of natu- ral materials. Underneath our folded plates and overhangs, I would incor- porate wood paneling to provide a warmth in such a shaded and dark space. To connect the south building to the north and west elements, I would explore the opportunity to provide a covered walk which spans the interior facades and would allow for circulation year round with shielding from the elements. I felt that while our underground retail was a nice element, that it did not fit into the surrounding context to in- form the site. I feel that bringing the retail into covered stalls much like the city market would allow for more pedestrian activity to occur in the courtyard and provide movement. An idea that we had at one point explored was exposing our water treatment from the brewery. I think that if we were to follow through, it could be a unique element of the facade which would also allow for an educational element on the site. This could feed into the central purifying system and show the process.
- 86. 86 McELWAIN REFLECTION One of the largest changes I would make is to the bus terminals and the transit hub. There needs to be a connection to the new commuter rail and a better integration to the new light rail. I would explore the underground retail in more depth in order to cre- ate a connection to the north and south buildings. This would provide another connection to the site and a path for people to explore while still making it financially feasible. I would explore more surrounding buildings and the connection to the site in terms of materials. The en- tire building is completely different than the surrounding buildings and it seems to stick out too much from the surrounding buildings. The south building needs more development in terms of the pro- gramming of the building to make it more viable for the developers to make the proforma work for the building. This is an area that will be highly trafficked and it needs a better connection to the site and the east building.