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FROM THE PATH

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KLB Tower is a modular mid-rise

residential development for South Lake

Union. Focusing on the site composition,

unit flexibility, and the assembly of the

modules, KLB Tower becomes a sensitive

and pragmatic structure, while redefining

conceptions of what it means to be

modular.

On the site, the building holds the

intersection corner, and rises up for

maximum southern exposure. The units

are designed to be arranged in different

horizontal and vertical configurations

of Kitchen, Living, and Bedroom

modules, reflected in the irregular exterior

composition of balconies.

This project was the coordinated effort

of a group of six people from Architecture,

Construction Management, and Urban

Planning, and there is much more to see at

this page: (be patient; it’s big!)

KLB Tower

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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/68494206/130316%20Diagram.swfzSimple moves allow the building to hold the corner, gain solar exposure and take in the views

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The street level is porous; three transparent pavilions frame a sculpture garden and invite the public in.

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Modular construction lends character to KLB Tower, challenging us to reconsider the ways that we build.

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SOUTH SITE PLANS AT 1/40th INCH EQUALS ONE FOOT

NORTH SITE PLANS AT 1/40th INCH EQUALS ONE FOOT Splitting the Program between two sites, the Crew Project can be used to rehabili-tate two struggling sites on the lake, im-proving them both for the park user. At the Southern site, the crowded and un-welcoming establishment is opened to create a resting area with bustling café. At the Northern site, the sparsely used peninsula becomes another such resting area, as the structure draws people off of the path.

Elevating the park users and Banquet Room patrons, the roof of the storage becomes an extension of the park. De-velopment on the lake, while necessary, is still able to emphasize the value of the connection to the outdoors.

The material treatment of the building, transparent brick screens and glass ve-neers, engages the crew member and the park user. At a distance, the visitor may only get the impression of transpar-ency from the escaping light through the brick, but as they approach, the visitors is able see and understand the specifics of the Crew Team, and realize his or her own role as a patron of park recreation.

A new facility for the Green Lake rowing

program must be sensitive to the existing

park. The park is a public amenity, used

year round by the local population. Any

new structure must be careful to balance

its function with public appeal and uses.

This building engages one of the steeper

hillsides on the shore to establish two

datums in section: at the lake level, the

crew program takes over in the form of the

boat storage, exercise room, locker room,

and administrative office overlooking the

lake. At the second datum, the grassy park

is drawn out onto the boat storage as an

outlook, while above the exercise room, a

public event pavilion provides a new kind

of amenity to the park.

The shell house becomes a new public

destination point on the three-mile circuit of

the lake, and increases awareness of the

crew program that the lake supports.

Green Lake Shell House

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The new shell house must be sensitive to enhance, and not disrupt, the public park.

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In section, the shell house becomes part of the park, digging into the existing shoreline.

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FROM THE PATH

ON THE ROOF

IN THE CORRIDOR

The park level of the shell house becomes a public amenity for events, increasing awareness of the crew program - a need identified by the current facility,

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The shell house is divided into two volumes: shell storage and athlete functions. Above, the park presides.

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Robot Treehouse is a digital fabrication

studio that explored and attempted to

capture the playful imagination of children,

while expanding the vocabulary of what a

treehouse might be.

More playground than enclosure, this

treehouse was born out of two observed

qualities from a brainstorm and charette

with children. We were struck by their

enthusiasm and the need for social

connections - when asked what a robot

treehouse is, many of the children turned

to technology like Skype to describe how

they would interact with their friends.

We simplified the technological aspect

of this study to consider more primal

forms of communication, such as the

conch. The Robot Treehouse is envisioned

as an amplifier and a visual cue to the

activity above, suggesting hide-and-seek,

movements, and postures.

Robot Treehouse

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Robot Treehouse Section at 1/2”=1’-0”

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The scale between levels is challenging for adults.

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The user group provided valuable insight into cultural attitudes about treehouses: no girls allowed!

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Digital fabrication tools allow us to fabricate and install the treehouse in two weeks, using jigs to keep tolerances tight.

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The connection details and modular aspects of the design allow it to be reinstalled in a different location with minimal damage to the trees.

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