grant johnson portfolio 2016
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Grant JohnsonArchitectural Portfolio
Grant JohnsonAcademic Portfolio 2013 - 2016
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1839 Golden Willow CourtFort Collins, Colorado
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02 Rapid TransitIntegrating Safety and Accessibility
01 Oasis
03 SilverthorneMountain Town Revitalization
04 29th StreetUrban Park
Combating the Urban Food Desert Crisis
Ground Level Floor Plan 2nd Level Floor Plan 3rd Level Floor Plan
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1. 15 Commercial Units 2. 30 Residential Parking Spaces 3. 17 Residential Units 4. Private Patio Space per Unit 5. Exterior Courtyard 6. 10 Residential Units
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18,750 ft² 9,500 ft²16,000 ft² 115 ft²
9,000 ft² 11,500 ft²
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Combating the Urban Food Desert Crisis
November 2016Senior Year Fall Studio
01Oasis
As the population in cities continues to grow the pressing issue involving an extreme lack of access to fresh and healthy food known as the “Urban Food Desert Crisis” must be addressed. The Oasis serves as a model of how vacant and unused urban spaces can be transformed into a community sanctuary capable of producing self sustained and locally grown healthy and fresh food. Through utilizing an advanced aquaponic system the Oasis is able to sustain large scale fish farms and then recycle the leftover water and nutrients in order to grow and harvest crops with maximum efficiency.
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Los Angeles:Urban Food Deserts
Site Location:Rancho Paseo Castilla
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1. Food Growth Terraces 2. Exterior Community Space3. Market Place / Restaurant 4. Green Roof
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Site CirculationTraditional Rural Farm Layout
Mitochondria Biomimicry
Increase Surface Area of the Site
Integration of Community Market
Solar Optimization
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Rooftop Assembly Pollution Absorbing Facade Restaurant Terrace- Vegetation- Growing Medium- Drainage Layer- Waterproof Membrane- Concrete Roof Deck- Steel Beam System
Features a facade comprised of “Presolve370e modules” coated with titanium dioxide which absorbs pollution when activated by ambient daylight.
A second story restaurant overlooking the market place allows for visitors to enjoy the variety of produce and fresh fish grown and raised on site.
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Upper Floor Plan
1. Refrigerated Storage 3. Elevator 5. Restrooms 2. Service Stairway 4. Public Stairway 6. Garbage Chute
Ground Level Floor Plan
1. Refrigerated Storage 3. Main Entrance 5. Upper Balcony 2. Market Kiosks 4. Classroom 6. Restrooms
Basement Floor Plan1. Fish Farming Tanks 3. Food and Seed Storage 2. Water Pump 4. Service Circulation
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Integrating Safety and Accessibility
November 2015Junior Year Fall Studio
Arapahoe Road in between Cherryvale and 63rd currently serves as a vehicle dominated corridor lacking any utilization of public transit or pedestrian circulation. Located on the eastern edge of Boulder, Arapahoe Road demonstrates the potential to be a future gateway into Boulder. By transforming this one dimensional corridor into a regional transit hub, Arapahoe will serve as a key connection between downtown Boulder and Interstate 25. Through focusing on safe pedestrian connections, efficient bicycle circulation, and an integrated BRT system, the Arapahoe Corridor will be transformed into an effective regional transit destination.
02Rapid Transit
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VegetationBuffer
Improved Usage
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12% Sidewalk
10% ProtectedBike lane
Car lane40%
22% Bus lane
10% TransitMedium
Previous Usage
Median 3%
22% Sidewalk
On RoadBike lane
14%
Car and Bus lanes
61%
Separated crosswalk lanes allow for quicker and safer street crossing
A protected mid-crosswalk zone lets people cross the street halfway at a time
A protective buffer shields pedestrians from right turning cars
Cars must stop behind both crosswalk lanes allowing for more visibility of crossing pedestrians
Center running transit lanes allow for much quicker transportation and shorter dwell times
Interior and exterior bike storage on buses
A three foot wide vegetation barrier separates the bike lane and sidewalk from the road
A separated and protected bike lane allows for safe and easy bicycle circulation
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|Phase 2| Bicycle Circulation Focus |Phase 4| Bicycle Accessible Transit
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1.Separated Bike Lanes and Crosswalks:Allow for maximum circulation efficiency by giving bikers their own lane and crosswalk
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2.Separated Bike Turn Lane:Allows bicyclists to make transition turns in a separated turn lane with out interference or slowed speeds
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Central Transit Median:Allows bicyclists to reach the bus stop corridor by only having to cross half of the street
Transit Bicycle Racks:Allows for on site bike storage, prime for commuters or travelers who want to bike to and from the transit stop
Interior Bike Storage:Allows for bicyclists to easily and safely bring their bikes with them by simply loading the bike into the interior of the bus
Exterior Bike Storage:Allows for additional bike storage for when the interior storage is full, or bikes can not fit on the inside storage racks
Prioritizing the Bicyclist Revolutionizing Bicyclist Safety
|Phase 3| Pedestrian Safety Features|Phase 1| Separation of Uses
In order to avoid collisions and increase safety, walking pedestrians and bicyclists will each be given their own lane.
1. 2. 3. 4.Incorporating a pervious bike surface allows for water to percolate through the path reducing the possibility of puddles or ice build up.
In order to create a safer pedestrian environment a 3’ wide vegetated buffer will separate bicyclists and pedestrians from the road.
By changing the lane widths from 12’ to 10’ drivers have less room to maneuver and have been shown to reduce speeds and even be more aware of their surroudings.
Protective Buffer Corner:By extending the vegetated protective buffer into the intersection pedestrians and bikers are protected from cars while waiting to cross the street
Forward Stop Position:Due to the widened crosswalk cars are forced to stop 15’ behind pedestrians, giving drivers a much improved view of people crossing the street
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Signal Phasing:Crosswalk signals can be customized in a variety of ways including a cycle where only pedestrians are allowed to cross on all four sides of the intersection
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|Phase 2| Bicycle Circulation Focus |Phase 4| Bicycle Accessible Transit
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1.Separated Bike Lanes and Crosswalks:Allow for maximum circulation efficiency by giving bikers their own lane and crosswalk
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2.Separated Bike Turn Lane:Allows bicyclists to make transition turns in a separated turn lane with out interference or slowed speeds
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Central Transit Median:Allows bicyclists to reach the bus stop corridor by only having to cross half of the street
Transit Bicycle Racks:Allows for on site bike storage, prime for commuters or travelers who want to bike to and from the transit stop
Interior Bike Storage:Allows for bicyclists to easily and safely bring their bikes with them by simply loading the bike into the interior of the bus
Exterior Bike Storage:Allows for additional bike storage for when the interior storage is full, or bikes can not fit on the inside storage racks
Prioritizing the Bicyclist Revolutionizing Bicyclist Safety
|Phase 3| Pedestrian Safety Features|Phase 1| Separation of Uses
In order to avoid collisions and increase safety, walking pedestrians and bicyclists will each be given their own lane.
1. 2. 3. 4.Incorporating a pervious bike surface allows for water to percolate through the path reducing the possibility of puddles or ice build up.
In order to create a safer pedestrian environment a 3’ wide vegetated buffer will separate bicyclists and pedestrians from the road.
By changing the lane widths from 12’ to 10’ drivers have less room to maneuver and have been shown to reduce speeds and even be more aware of their surroudings.
Protective Buffer Corner:By extending the vegetated protective buffer into the intersection pedestrians and bikers are protected from cars while waiting to cross the street
Forward Stop Position:Due to the widened crosswalk cars are forced to stop 15’ behind pedestrians, giving drivers a much improved view of people crossing the street
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Signal Phasing:Crosswalk signals can be customized in a variety of ways including a cycle where only pedestrians are allowed to cross on all four sides of the intersection
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Mountain Town Revitalization
April 2016Junior Year Spring Studio
03Silverthorne
After years of being known only as a rundown mountain town without any sense of place or identity, the mayor and city council of Silverthorne, Colorado, asked a team of students for much needed help in designing a community oriented urban downtown area. As part of this team I was challenged to create a mixed use design in order to serve as the towns central destination for retail, restaurants, and urban residential units for locals and tourists alike. This modern style mountain complex offers prime store front commercial spaces, affordably priced residential units, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the famous Blue River running right through the middle of Silverthorne’s new community downtown corridor.
* Winner of the Colorado Charter Awards
Student Project of the Year
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| Mixed Use |
In order to create an active and lively downtown destination the entire first floor consists of retail and restaurant space surrounding a residential parking garage in the center.
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By leaving the center of the building exposed residents are able to enjoy a private recreational space perfect for relaxation, eating and drinking, and enjoying the beautiful mountain views.
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By featuring an open south facing layout the courtyard is able to maximize the amount of sunlight received throughout the day. In addition, every unit is equipped with skylights at the top of each wall to allow for natural lighting without compromising privacy.
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Ground Level Floor Plan 2nd Level Floor Plan 3rd Level Floor Plan
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1. 15 Commercial Units 2. 30 Residential Parking Spaces 3. 17 Residential Units 4. Private Patio Space per Unit 5. Exterior Courtyard 6. 10 Residential Units
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18,750 ft² 9,500 ft²16,000 ft² 115 ft²
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Urban Park
April 2015Sophomore Year Spring Studio
Boulder’s 29th Street Mall is currently falling short of the social destination the city had envisioned, due in part to an excess amount of surface parking and a lack of pedestrian circulation. In order to revitalize the mall, the program must be shifted from an automobile dominated space to a pedestrian oriented community. By creating an active connection with nature, 29th Street’s new Urban Park destination will attract users of all ages to shop, eat, and relax in a natural oasis. 29th Street’s new Urban Park incorporates a lively pedestrian oriented corridor, outdoor restaurant patio seating, a plaza centered around a beautiful water feature, convenient garage parking, and large natural open spaces for leisure and recreation.
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| Process Work | | Conceptual Site Plan | |
1. Removal of Existing Surface Parking
2. Addition of Underground Parking
3. Circulation Analysis
4. Greenspace Focus
Arapahoe Avenue
28th Street
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1. Restaurant Space 3. Greenspace 5. Mixed Use / Underground Parking2. Restaurant Patio 4. Water Feature 6. Retail Space
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| Retail and Restaurant Space | | Incorporation with Nature | | Underground Parking Garage |
New construction and rezoning allows for more than 3,500 sq. feet of new space dedi-cated to retail and restaurants. These new stores and restaurants will create a pedestrian destination and will help to activate the newly redeveloped 29th Street Urban Park.
By incorporating an Urban Park in the heart of 29th Street Mall visitors will be able to relax in a natural oasis of grass, trees, and water features.
In order to accommodate for more visitors to 29th Street Mall, an underground parking garage will be constructed on the east side of the park. The garage will provide adequate parking without taking up precious surface space or disrupting pedestrian circulation.
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| Process Work | | Conceptual Site Plan | |
1. Removal of Existing Surface Parking
2. Addition of Underground Parking
3. Circulation Analysis
4. Greenspace Focus
Arapahoe Avenue
28th Street
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1. Restaurant Space 3. Greenspace 5. Mixed Use / Underground Parking2. Restaurant Patio 4. Water Feature 6. Retail Space
29th Street
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| Retail and Restaurant Space | | Incorporation with Nature | | Underground Parking Garage |
New construction and rezoning allows for more than 3,500 sq. feet of new space dedi-cated to retail and restaurants. These new stores and restaurants will create a pedestrian destination and will help to activate the newly redeveloped 29th Street Urban Park.
By incorporating an Urban Park in the heart of 29th Street Mall visitors will be able to relax in a natural oasis of grass, trees, and water features.
In order to accommodate for more visitors to 29th Street Mall, an underground parking garage will be constructed on the east side of the park. The garage will provide adequate parking without taking up precious surface space or disrupting pedestrian circulation.
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