sergio taveras

university at buffalo

arc 301 junior studio fall 2011

coordinator:kenneth mackay

professor: martha bohm

studio 235

sergio taverasuniversity at buffalophone:631-902-6839

email: sergiota@buffalo.edu

a textile and nature study

a facade. a wall. a system

urban eyes: view. space. social interaction

a site study: pittsburgh,pa

information page. table of contents.

university at buffalo

arc 301 junior studio fall 2011

coordinator:kenneth mackay

professor: martha bohm

studio 235

sergio taverasuniversity at buffalophone:631-902-6839

email: sergiota@buffalo.edu

a textile and nature study

a facade. a wall. a system

urban eyes: view. space. social interaction

a site study: pittsburgh,pa

information page. table of contents.

a textile and nature study.

analyze the elements which make up both the textile and natural examples. explore how the two-dimensional elements of each pattern may be projected into three dimensions. construct a three-dimensional model based upon the analysis

a textile and nature study.

analyze the elements which make up both the textile and natural examples. explore how the two-dimensional elements of each pattern may be projected into three dimensions. construct a three-dimensional model based upon the analysis

water ripples merging together to create the warped look effect

water ripples infill of the merging ripples to show the shadowing effects that water may have

right view

front view

top view

reflective material

flat materialmotion of the shadows warping around areas of lower ripple

study diagrams. abstraction to form.

diagramming the thread pattern and showing how one is reflective while the other is a flat color textile ripple effects

model showing the curvature of the members as well as the shadow effect

water ripples merging together to create the warped look effect

water ripples infill of the merging ripples to show the shadowing effects that water may have

right view

front view

top view

reflective material

flat materialmotion of the shadows warping around areas of lower ripple

study diagrams. abstraction to form.

diagramming the thread pattern and showing how one is reflective while the other is a flat color textile ripple effects

model showing the curvature of the members as well as the shadow effect

a facade. a wall. a system.

to construct a model of a portion of the upper floors of the existing (but currently abandoned) Occidental Chemical Building located in Niagara Falls. The model should be limited to two upper stories of the building, two structural bays and be limited to 10 (to scale) in depth.

the wall will replace the existing double envelope screen wall. the com-pleted project should consider issues such as air movement; light, shade and shadow; and the mediation of views from both the interior and exterior

a facade. a wall. a system.

to construct a model of a portion of the upper floors of the existing (but currently abandoned) Occidental Chemical Building located in Niagara Falls. The model should be limited to two upper stories of the building, two structural bays and be limited to 10 (to scale) in depth.

the wall will replace the existing double envelope screen wall. the com-pleted project should consider issues such as air movement; light, shade and shadow; and the mediation of views from both the interior and exterior

horizontal wall members

the different wave heights of each member accentuates the shadows across the facade; it indicating different sections

the vertical members act as structure for the facade and the building itself; the members become columns and partitions within

structural wall members

aboutthe wall.

aboutthe wall.

warm air

cool airsummer/winter light section

exploded wall

diagrams taken from section

radience false color rendition of the wall, showing the different levels of light intenisty through color. red highlights the most intense light, while blue is the least intense

horizontal wall members

the different wave heights of each member accentuates the shadows across the facade; it indicating different sections

the vertical members act as structure for the facade and the building itself; the members become columns and partitions within

structural wall members

aboutthe wall.

aboutthe wall.

warm air

cool airsummer/winter light section

exploded wall

diagrams taken from section

radience false color rendition of the wall, showing the different levels of light intenisty through color. red highlights the most intense light, while blue is the least intense

the wall. the wall.

images of niagara chemicals double envelope facade

the wall design.

diagramming the double envelope; air flow in between.inner facade members help structure, as you can see forces directed down the members

the wall interior

exterior facade

the wall. the wall.

images of niagara chemicals double envelope facade

the wall design.

diagramming the double envelope; air flow in between.inner facade members help structure, as you can see forces directed down the members

the wall interior

exterior facade

a site study:pittsburgh, pa.

the studio traveled to the strip district in pittsburgh, pa. we split up into different groups and analyzed several aspects that applied to our site, such as nature, infrastructure, atmospheric conditions, social interaction, etc. we all created a study that analyzes each condition. the site anaylsis was created as a studio

a site study:pittsburgh, pa.

the studio traveled to the strip district in pittsburgh, pa. we split up into different groups and analyzed several aspects that applied to our site, such as nature, infrastructure, atmospheric conditions, social interaction, etc. we all created a study that analyzes each condition. the site anaylsis was created as a studio

iceburg advances

iceburg recedes

strip is created

Greenspace in Surrounding Area of The Strip

N OR T H

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30

45

60

75

1 05

1 20

1 35

1 50

1 651 95

21 0

225

240

255

285

300

31 5

330

345

6.2 mph

12.4 mph

18.6 mph

24.9 mph

31.1 mph

hrs

173+

155

138

121

103

86

69

51

34

iceburg advances

iceburg recedes

strip is created

Greenspace in Surrounding Area of The Strip

N OR T H

1 5

30

45

60

75

1 05

1 20

1 35

1 50

1 651 95

21 0

225

240

255

285

300

31 5

330

345

6.2 mph

12.4 mph

18.6 mph

24.9 mph

31.1 mph

hrs

173+

155

138

121

103

86

69

51

34

PENN AVE

Most LeastPedestrian Flow

Railroad St.

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

Weekday

Game Day

Weekend

Pedestrian Concentration

site study. the site.

diagrams higlighting the bridges around the area and looking closer at the strips pedestrian levels

PENN AVE

Most LeastPedestrian Flow

Railroad St.

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

Weekday

Game Day

Weekend

Pedestrian Concentration

site study. the site.

diagrams higlighting the bridges around the area and looking closer at the strips pedestrian levels

urban eyes: view. space. social interaction.

the design of a market/office building on a site located in the strip district in pittsburgh, pa. the site is bounded by penn ave, to the south, mulberry way to the north and 22nd street to the west. for the purpose of this project, we will assume that the one story brick and block building on the site will be demolished to make way for the new construction. a market/office building has been chosen as the building program to allow for focus on further development of the exterior envelope and structure, while addressing issues related to egress.

urban eyes incorporates the ideas derived from the textile and natural pattern study, as well as expanding on the ideas of the wall. an abstraction of these forces forms views, space, and social interactive places that are key elements of the design.

urban eyes: view. space. social interaction.

the design of a market/office building on a site located in the strip district in pittsburgh, pa. the site is bounded by penn ave, to the south, mulberry way to the north and 22nd street to the west. for the purpose of this project, we will assume that the one story brick and block building on the site will be demolished to make way for the new construction. a market/office building has been chosen as the building program to allow for focus on further development of the exterior envelope and structure, while addressing issues related to egress.

urban eyes incorporates the ideas derived from the textile and natural pattern study, as well as expanding on the ideas of the wall. an abstraction of these forces forms views, space, and social interactive places that are key elements of the design.

NGround Level

storage

storage

B

A

B

A

NORTH

Railroad St.

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

21st st

20th st.

MARKET

office

15,000 sq ft.

20,000sq ft.1/3 site

MARKET

office

OFFICE

OFFICE

MARKET MARKET

GREEN SPACE

GREEN SPACESOCIAL CIRCULATION

PROGRAMMING

LOBBY

programmingmarket-office definition.

plan,ground level definition.

define the market-office through the different levels

define the ground level through the analysis of site entries and form

the market-office is defined by a shifting of levels. the different heights highlight sections of the market, and also provides outdoor green space for the office levels. the office consists of slight shifts in each level to section off the floors for different office programs.

NGround Level

storage

storage

B

A

B

A

NORTH

Railroad St.

Smallman St.

.evA ytrebiL

21st st

20th st.

MARKET

office

15,000 sq ft.

20,000sq ft.1/3 site

MARKET

office

OFFICE

OFFICE

MARKET MARKET

GREEN SPACE

GREEN SPACESOCIAL CIRCULATION

PROGRAMMING

LOBBY

programmingmarket-office definition.

plan,ground level definition.

define the market-office through the different levels

define the ground level through the analysis of site entries and form

the market-office is defined by a shifting of levels. the different heights highlight sections of the market, and also provides outdoor green space for the office levels. the office consists of slight shifts in each level to section off the floors for different office programs.

massing mass cracks other mass and creates form for lower layer

similar carvings to first mass is used

skin then wraps the masses

mass carved based on key entry points to site then dropped into second mass

forming,from site and use.

plan,layout, perspective.

2nd floor plan

open office layout

closed office layout

welcome to urban eyes, a market-office building in pittsburghs strip district

2f

2f22nd street elevation

penn ave elevation

to form the market-office building I narrowed down key entrance points to the site based on our site analysis. I create entrances to the market, the office,and a loading area. from there I started with a mass and used these entrance points to carve into the office, then the market. finally the facade wraps around.

massing mass cracks other mass and creates form for lower layer

similar carvings to first mass is used

skin then wraps the masses

mass carved based on key entry points to site then dropped into second mass

forming,from site and use.

plan,layout, perspective.

2nd floor plan

open office layout

closed office layout

welcome to urban eyes, a market-office building in pittsburghs strip district

2f

2f22nd street elevation

penn ave elevation

to form the market-office building I narrowed down key entrance points to the site based on our site analysis. I create entrances to the market, the office,and a loading area. from there I started with a mass and used these entrance points to carve into the office, then the market. finally the facade wraps around.

SUNLIGHT at equinox

41 high

108 appart

plan,section.

section,egress strategy.

3rd-4th floor plan

equinox sunlight

wind flow

sunlight enters the building through the glass of the facade. members spaced closer together provides more shade in the office. the market allows light through glass bubbles on the roof, that were derived from the facade design

egress stairs located on opposite ends. diagram shows the shifted levels and exit stategy.

SUNLIGHT at equinox

41 high

108 appart

plan,section.

section,egress strategy.

3rd-4th floor plan

equinox sunlight

wind flow

sunlight enters the building through the glass of the facade. members spaced closer together provides more shade in the office. the market allows light through glass bubbles on the roof, that were derived from the facade design

egress stairs located on opposite ends. diagram shows the shifted levels and exit stategy.

interior,perspectives.

interior,perspectives.

perspective section

office interior

market interior

interior,perspectives.

interior,perspectives.

perspective section

office interior

market interior

structure,exploded facade.

ceiling design,facade detail.

the market-office is struc-tured by load bearing walls, columns, i-beams, trusses, and mainly through the egress and elevator cores

the facade is structured through steel rods that run through each member; they connect to the roof truss. there are several members that brace onto the concrete

for a nicer finish the facades members have glass mullions inset within them. this allows for the mullions to not be seen from the outside. the glass and the alluminum members meet at a 90

drop ceiling has a design to accentuate the facades design.strip led lights will run along the ceiling

detail model of facade

1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

8.

7.

4.

1.prefabricated bendable alluminum coated by an electro-static baking process2.laminated safety glass3.1dia steel cables 4 apart 20 o.c.4.steel glass mullions5.steel plate bolted to 6x6 plate6. 6x6 steel plate bolted to concrete7. 16/12 steel I-beams8.6 concrete slab

structure,exploded facade.

ceiling design,facade detail.

the market-office is struc-tured by load bearing walls, columns, i-beams, trusses, and mainly through the egress and elevator cores

the facade is structured through steel rods that run through each member; they connect to the roof truss. there are several members that brace onto the concrete

for a nicer finish the facades members have glass mullions inset within them. this allows for the mullions to not be seen from the outside. the glass and the alluminum members meet at a 90

drop ceiling has a design to accentuate the facades design.strip led lights will run along the ceiling

detail model of facade

1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

8.

7.

4.

1.prefabricated bendable alluminum coated by an electro-static baking process2.laminated safety glass3.1dia steel cables 4 apart 20 o.c.4.steel glass mullions5.steel plate bolted to 6x6 plate6. 6x6 steel plate bolted to concrete7. 16/12 steel I-beams8.6 concrete slab

exterior,model perspectives.

exterior,night render.

a.

b.

c.

a. point of main office entry, directed toward lobbyb. point of market entryc. perspective view coming from downtown to the strip, on penn ave

exterior,model perspectives.

exterior,night render.

a.

b.

c.

a. point of main office entry, directed toward lobbyb. point of market entryc. perspective view coming from downtown to the strip, on penn ave

model interior,exterior perspective.

exterior,final rendering.

exterior rendering of the floor green space plaza

this render shows a view from pennsylvania avenue. the market-office building stands out as an icon for the strip district. the facade, driven by the patterns of textile and nature, wraps the entire complex. it stretches in different areas to create views and entrances. welcome to urban eyes, giving the people views, space, and social interaction

model interior,exterior perspective.

exterior,final rendering.

exterior rendering of the floor green space plaza

this render shows a view from pennsylvania avenue. the market-office building stands out as an icon for the strip district. the facade, driven by the patterns of textile and nature, wraps the entire complex. it stretches in different areas to create views and entrances. welcome to urban eyes, giving the people views, space, and social interaction