Gabriela Mesquita|FIU|Grad 2

BUILDING & SITE ANALYSIS

LOCATION

Miami International Airport

WORK BUILDING

Wynwood

AA Arena

Shops at Merrick Park

Viscaya

South Point Park

Blue Lagoon DriveMiami, FL 33126

Dolphin Expressway

Blue Lagoon Dr.

MIAMIFLAGAMI

Man-made site

Nearby areas:Hilton Airport Blue Lagoon

Parking lot

1 mile from airport

ACCESS Dolphin Expressway Le Jeune Road

NW 57th Ave.NW 7th St.Palmetto Expressway Blue Lagoon Dr.

Bus stops

The workspace is located near 3 major highways- Palmetto, Dolphin, and Le Jeune Road. There are 4 nearby bus stops, one of which is directly in front of the office. There are no direct bike paths.

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The curtain wall on the north side gives ample view of Miami International Airport and Blue Lagoon. Window

openings along the south side of the building also give small views of the surrounding parking lot, Hilton Hotel, and other office building. They should be used for relaxation points in the workspace. Although the

east and west have no view of the outside, there can be utilized more for workspaces that can refrain from

providing distractions for the employees.

NOISELow noise (local street)

Medium noise (nearby highway)

High noise (airport)

The work site is susceptible to noise pollution from Miami International Airport, the Dolphin Expressway, and the nearby Blue Lagoon Drive. Although it is located at a distance of about 500 ft from the expressway, it is still vulnerable to any possible big noises (car accident, ambulances, roadwork, etc.). The noise for incoming and outgoing airplanes could also pose a problem to employees, although they may grow accustomed to the noise. The incoming street that leads to the building may provide minimal, if any, real noise issues to the people who will work in the building.

WINDWinds in the Miami area come from east to west, which can bring some cool sea breezes. It would mostly be hitting the sides of the building which have no windows or openings, so wind will have a very minimal impact on the building.

SUMMERSUNPATH & LIGHT

10 AM82°

12 PM93°

5 PM280°

Extra precaution should be taken for the south part of the building for shading. The north facade will not be receiving any direct sunlight until later on in the evening (5PM), which is when there will also be the most sun penetration. Measures such as installing curtains inside should be taken to allow flexibility with light that will be entering the inside and to control glare and overheating on both the south and north facade.

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NORTH FACADE SOUTH FACADE

5 PM41°

10 AM44°

12 PM71°

11’-8” 5 PM 6’-8” 10 AM

12 PMNo penetration

WINTERSUNPATH & LIGHT

10 AM143°

12 PM174°

5 PM240°

The south facade will be getting all of the sunlight during the winter. By the end of the day, the light will be penetrating deep into the building. Measures should be taken to limit the amount of sunlight that goes in, which can be a source of glare and overheating for the employees.

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5 PM6°

10 AM30°

12 PM41°

7’-10”

13’-8”

93’-11”

12 PM

10 AM

5 PM

SOUTH FACADE

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Most Light

Some Light

Least Light

Windows on both the south and north sides allows for ample sunlight to enter the workspace. The areas closest to the most intense penetration should be used for areas that promote employee well-being. Work areas should be concentrated more in the “some light” areas, while more private meeting rooms can be located in the areas that receive the least amount of light. As mentioned, curtains and shading systems should be used to prevent the negative affects of too much sunlight, especially from the north side of the building.

SUN PENETRATION

WINTER

SUMMER

Shading devices on both the north and south sides give some protection from the sun penetration throughout the day. Palm trees along the north facade also give some protection. During the winter, the sun penetrates deeper into north, while during the summer it penetrates less, and more so on the south side. Other measures to prevent deep sun penetration, especially in the winter, should be used in order to facilitate the workday of the employees, and to give them the ability to control the amount of light coming in throughout the day.

ZONING & MEASUREMENTS

Public

Semi-Private

Private

3,135 sq ft1,553 sq ft

5,058 sq ft

TOTAL SQUARE FEET (per floor)= 9,746 sq ft

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37’-6”

17’-2”80’-7”

The division of the space by private, semi-private, and public was based on the location of the entrance being close by the elevators, making it easier for employees and visitors to make their way into the workspace. Inside, more private areas towards the back allows for more privacy amongst workers. The total amount of square feet (19,492) allows for ample space to create a variety of settings.

The amount of distance between the columns could prove to be a problem when space planning

for the office. The distance from the columns to the openings on both the north and south should also

be taken into consideration when laying out the plan, ensuring that spaces will not feel too big and

that space will be utilized effectively.

STRUCTURENORTH

HANGOVER

ROOF

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SOUTH WALL

2ND FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

WEST WALL

COLUMN & BEAM SYSTEM

CURTAIN WALL

The 2 x 6 grid of the space is created with the placement of the structural beams through the center of the building. The use of steel for the building’s structure allows for there to be a curtain wall system along the north side of the building. Steel is a very strong material, which allows for great spans with minimal vertical interruptions. This is great for allowing big open spaces to be programmed whichever way the designer chooses. The steel also allows for high ceiling heights.

LEVEL 10"

LEVEL 216' - 0"

LEVEL 332' - 0"

ROOF48' - 0"

16’-0”

SPATIAL QUALITIESThreshold Enclosed Surface Open Space

Thresholds occur at the 3 vertical means of transportation- the two staircases and the elevators. These all open up into the 16’ high spaces of the 2nd and 3rd floor. Both the north and south facades provide ample open views to the outside, while the west wall has no openings and view to the outside, which could cause some discomfort for employees. The north and south atriums visually connect all three floors, while also providing a sense of refuge from the outside.

DOMINANT ISSUES

Large curtain wall on the north and rows of windows on the south provide openings in which there is of sun penetration, especially in the winter. This can lead to overheating of the building and overexposure to sun, causing glare.

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GLARE & OVERHEATING IMPOSING CENTER COLUMNS With the columns located directly in the center, spaces are limited to being no more than 37’ wide. The 17’ space between them also limits the types of spaces that can be created. This limits the interior area to being defined to not only the windows, but the 5 columns as well.

LINEAR GRID/CIRCULATION The orthogonal grid limits circulation to being strictly linear. The middle space can be a difficult area to maneuver out of in case of an emergency, and so should not contain any high density spaces.

DESIGN GUIDELINES

1. Create private interior spaces closer to the core of the building that can provide both a sanctuary from the rest of the office, as well as from the sun coming from both sides.

2. Implement automatic and manual shading devices that can be controlled by the employees to manage the amount of sunlight that will enter their space.

3. Design spaces for well-being that utilize the extensive views of the outdoor to bring in some nature elements into the inside and promote employee wellness.

4. Establish a sense of hierarchy within the different departments by utilizing both floors for optimal productivity and department identification.

REFERENCEShttps://www.pinterest.com

https://www.suncalc.org/#/25.7826,-80.2936,17/2019.01.29/18:59/1/0

https://www.windy.com/?25.956,-80.183,5

https://www.artefactinc.com/chicos-building-10-case-study/