PORTFOLIOG abriel Aleman

Profess ional & Academic

Master of Architecture - Savannah College of Art & Design - 2011

Architectural Intern in transitionLooking for my next opportunity

Gabriel@Gabriel-Aleman.com - Gabriel-Aleman.com - 704.929.6841

Professional Work

The London I Carriage HouseConstruction Documents

Andaz I Lobby RenovationConstruction Documents

Sustainable Institute I Merit Citation WinnerEnergy Simulations, Visual Graphics, Sections, Details & Structural Plans

Cultural Exchange Center I Architecture ThesisThesis Exhibition - NAAB

Metabolic Gateway I Evolo Competition 2010Grad Project - NAAB

Thank you David Watkins for working so hard with me

Vine City Library & Community CenterUrban Design

Other Work I Skills I Freelance

Academia

ANDAZ14 Barnard StreetSavannah, GA 31401

Lobby Renovation

EQ.E

Q.

EQ. EQ.4'-6"

Existing canopy toremain

New LED backlit,stainless steel channel

letter, canopy sign.See 1/A5.01

New precast stonedoor frame

New temperedglazing

New tempered glassdoors with polished

satin hardware

Existing column toremain

Existing facade toremain

4/A5.01

Existing stone facade

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C.D.s By: Gabriel Aleman I M.D.Renderings by: T.M.B.

Stair 1

PhoneRoom

UP

A3.012

A3.011

A3.014

A3.021

A3.013

A3.022

A3.023

A3.031

A3.032

A3.024

A3.025

A5.014

2/A4.021/

A4.

01

1/A4.03

3/A5.02

2/A

4.01

A5.032

3/A4.02

4/A4.02

5/A4.02

A5.034

Sim.

5214" x 46 18"

wood panels

19'-5 3/4"

Existing wall

1/2"

9'-0

" FFL

to b

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mof

woo

d so

rroun

d

1/2"

Ope

n

Existing wall(beyond)

Wood surroundpainted to matchexisting columns

11'-7"

1/2"

2 1/

2"

New LED strip lighitng

New moldingSee 4/A5.05

9'-0

"To

p of

new

room

Existingdoor

Existing wall

2'-1

0"

Existingstorefront

Existing walls

New wall

Existing ceiling toreceive new paint finish

Existing col. to be painted, typ.

Existing wall

New doorNew millwork & countertopNew tempered glass

New temperedglass

New precast entry frame

11'-7"

A3.01 1/4"=1'-0"Interior Elevation3

2 A3.01 1/4"=1'-0"Interior Elevation

PT1

PT5

PTX

PT2

PT CEILINGPT1

PTX

PT1

WDX

2/A

4.01

6 &

7/A

5.03

2/A5.03 2/A5.03

2/A5.03

8/A

5.03

1/A

5.02

3/A

5.02

3/A

5.02

Sim

.

PT1

PT3

WD1

PT5

Reveal PT1

PT1

Sim.

PT1

PT1 1

PT1

Existing soffits (TYP)

Existing col. to bepainted(TYP)

Existing wall to be refinished

Existing Door Open

Existing col.to be painted(TYP)

11'-7"

Existing bar counter top

New marble panel

Existing soffit

New LED strip lighting

New moldingSee 4/A5.05

Paint linematch bar height

Existing soffits (TYP)

Existing ceiling to receive new paint finish

New gyp. wall

Existing island

Existingwindow

New marble panels on existing framing

New 4"wood planks

Existing bar counter top

New 4" wood planks

New marble panel

New foot rest

Existing col. to bepainted, (TYP)

4" SS kick plate

Existingwindow

New LED lighting stripsabove existing soffits (typ.)

A3.021 1/4"=1'-0"Interior Elevation

A3.023 1/4"=1'-0"Interior Elevation

PT1

2/A

4.02

PT1

PT1

CEILING

1/A

5.04

2/A5.04

STNX

PT1

Ceiling

2/A5.04

3/A

5.04

PT1

PT2

PT2

PT2

PT1

4/A

5.04

5/A5.04

PT1

PT1

MTLX

MTLX

PT1 2/

A5.

05

PT1

PT1

PT1

PT2

New wall

New millwork,finish to matchfinish @ chefbar.

Existing ceiling toreceive new paint finish

11'-7"

OpenWood surroundpainted to matchexisting columns

2'-1

0"2'

-0"

2'-6

"

New LED strip lighting

9'-0

" FFL

to b

otto

mof

woo

d so

rroun

d

1 A3.01 1/4"=1'-0"Interior Elevation

PT1 1

PT

1PT CEILING

1/A

4.03

2/A5.03

1'-0"

2" 8" 2"

1'-0

"

2"8"

2"

Weatherproofing seal

12" Tempered glass in concealed ALUM track.

1'-5" VIF See Plan

New architecturalconcrete to closeair space. Aligninterior edge withinterior side ofALUM track.

Existing wall

PTD GWB over furring as required to flush withArchitectural concrete.

Existing architectural concrete facade

4"x4" HSS with 12" STL plate epoxy bolted to existingconcrete with 12" bolts.

A5.01 3"=1'-0"Entry Plan Detail4

Install door hinge permanufacture's instructions

Door hinge

Top door patch12" tempered glass

Neoprene gasket

Cast void for shallow wet/dry glazeU-channel, seal with backer rod andsilicon sealant

Weatherproofing gasket

12" tempered glass

Custom precast column cover,grouted solid

4"x4" HSS

5 3/8"1 1/2"

5 3/8"

A5.01 3"=1'-0"Header @ Main Entrance5

2 A5.02 6"=1'-0"Entry Threshold Detail

New concrete top coat finish

Floor finish transitionshall be flush

Concealed door closer. Recessedin existing slab.

Bottom door patch

34" x 34" x 18" stainless steel angle,flush with bottom door pivotsecured to slab with stainless steel3

16" x 2 34" Tapcons @ 32" o.c.

Existing concrete

12" tempered glass

See 4/A5.03

EXTERIORINTERIOR

Custom precast column cover,grouted solid

4"x4" HSS

12" Steel plate

6 1/2"

6 1/

2"

12" Bolt, epoxy set into existing slab

Custom precast column cover,grouted solid

4"x4" HSS

12" Steel plate

12" anchor bolt, epoxy

set into existing slab

PLAN

SECTION

A5.031 3"=1'-0"Precast column cover

A4.01 1 1/2"=1'-0"Section Through Entrance1

The London151 W. 54th St.New York, NY 10019

Carriage House

C.D.s By: M.D. I E.R. I Gabriel AlemanRenderings by: T.M.B.

2/A

4.03

Ceiling

Roof Deck

3rd Floor AFF

2nd Floor AFF

Garage

2'-9

"11

'-11"

10'-7

"15

'-8"

A0.02?

A3.01?

A3.033

A3.011

A3.033

A0.02?

A0.02?

Building SectionA4.01 Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"1

Foyer

Bathroom 1MasterBathroom

MasterCloset

MasterBedroom

Laundry/Storage

Third FloorDining Room

Water Closet 2 Water Closet 1 Third FloorLiving Room

Second FloorCorridor

Third Floor Corridor

Water Closet 1014

Water Closet 2015

Kitchen/Dining013

Third Floor012

2/A

3.08

1/A4.05

4/A4.05

6/A4.04

1/A3.08

2/A

3.08

4/A

3.07

3/A3.07

X/AX.XX

3/A3.05

2/A3.10

1/A

3.10

8/A

4.03

1/A3.07

Mechanical00X

Bathroom 2006 Bathroom 3

008

Bedroom 3007

Mastter Bedroom009

1/A

3.04

Bathroom 1004

Corridor002

Master Closet010

Master Bathroom011

7/A3.06

4/A3.06

1/A3.06

2/A3.06

Bedroom 2005

8/A

4.01

X/A

3.11

X/A

3.11

6/A3.07

7/A4.02

Bedroom 1003

1/A3.05

1/A

3.05

1/A

3.03

1/A

3.03

4/A3.05

1/A

3.06

5/A

3.05

1/A

3.06

6/A

3.05

1/A

3.05

9&10/A3.05

X/A

X.X

X

1/A

3.08

5/A3.06

6/A

3.06

TYP.

2/A

3.05

SIM

.

5/A

3.07

4/A

3.07

Existing roof openings to becovered. See details.

Existing roof openings to becovered. See details.

8/A4.05

Gutter at intersection of roofand adjacent wall sloped todrain. See detail 8/A4.05

4/A4.04

5/A

4.04

Curb mountedaluminum skylight,

see details.

8"x8" Rheinzink zinc tiles

1/A4.04

Mechanical equipment, seemechanical drawings and

detail 2/A4.05

Mechanical screen, seedetail x/Ax.xx

4/A4.05

3/A

4.04

x/A

x.xx

3/A

4.05

5/A

4.05

x/Ax.xx

x/Ax.xx

1/A4.05

Zinc standing seam roof

Crickets to be built with polyISO insulation and to match

slope of existing roof.

Deck mounted aluminumskylight, see detail 4/A4.05

IPE decking tiles onadjustable height pedestals

Metal guardrail, see detail1/A4.05

Rebuilt rooftop bulkhead, seedetails.

X/AX.XX

Decorative metal screen

IPE decking tiles onadjustable height pedestals

Zinc standing seam roof

Zinc standing seam roof

Metal guardrail,see detail Ax.xx

Zinc Gutter with 6"zinc down spouts

DS

DS

DS

DS

Metal guardrail,see detail 1/A4.05

Deck mounted aluminumskylight, see detail 4/A4.05

Existing roof openingsto be covered. Seedetails.

Deck mounted aluminumskylight, see detail 4/A4.05

Deck mounted aluminumskylight, see detail 4/A4.05

Closet

Closet 3

Elevator

AC

WDXX

PTXX

WDXX

PTXX

CeilingALXX

PTXX

WDXX

WDXX

PTXX

PTXX

WDXX

PTXX

WDXX

ALXX

ALXX

ALXX

ALXX

ALXX

WDXX

ALXX

WDXX Lacquer painted wood

panels, to match island finish

Wood trim WDXX

PTXX

PTXX

FLR FLR FLR

New paint finish onnew GWB, typ.

Fry Reglet 'BaseReveal'. Typ. See

detail 5/A4.01.

Horizontal 1x4 T&Gstained walnut

New paint finish onnew GWB, typ.

New frosted glassaluminum framesliding doors, see

sched.

Wood cap on partial heightwall, see detail 8/A4.01.Fry Reglet 'Base Reveal'.Typ. See detail 6/A4.01.

New paintfinish on new

GWB, typ.

Horizontal 1x4 T&Gstained walnut

Horizontal 1x4T&G stained

walnut

New frosted glassaluminum framesliding doors, see

sched.

Wood cap onstair wing wall,

see detail Ax.xx

A2.08 Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"1 Third Floor Elevation

3/A

4.03

Ceiling

Roof Deck

3rd Floor AFF

2nd Floor AFF

Garage

2'-9

"11

'-11"

11'-1

"15

'-2"

A3.023

Building SectionA4.03 Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"1

Bathroom 2BedroomCloset 2

Third FloorWaterCloset 1

7'-0

"3'

-11 2"

81 2"Ex

istin

g

2"4'-0"7'

-2"

A5.033

A5.022

Existing structure.

A4.011

Painted 58" GWB ceiling over existing furring.

Damaged deteriorated or missing furring to bereplaced in kind.

Horizontal 1x4 T&G stained walnut onexisting furring. Damaged deteriorated ormissing furring to be replaced in kind.

Wood transom window

Triple pressure treated 2x6, w 2x6 top andbottom plates w/ 12" exterior gradeplywood flitches. Wrap exterior with .080ALUM break metal to match storefrontfinish. Horizontal 1x4 stained walnutcontinuous with rest of interior finish.

Wood door, see door schedule

New hardwood flooring, see finish schedule

Steel and glasscanopy epoxy

bolted toexisting

masonry, seedetails

1 A5.02

A5.034

Wall beyond

New insulation to fill cavity btw existingfurring, MIN R-5

Section @ EntryA3.04 Scale: 1" = 1'-0"1

3'-6

" AFF

Min

.

Var

ies

A4.013

A4.018

7 A4.01

See

RCP

Existing floor/ceilingstructure

Painted 58" GWB ceiling

over 1x furring @ 16" OCon existing structure.

Existing masonry wall and woodfurring. Damaged, deterioratedor missing furring to be replacedin kind.

Painted 58" GWB ceiling over

2x6 CLG joists @ 16" OC

Wall beyond

2x6 framing @ 16" OC with5

8" GWB on each side

Wood cap onpartial height wall

New treads & risers onexisting stair stringers

Painted 58" GWB on

existing furring members,@ 16" o.C., V.I.F. typ.

New bulkhead framing

Existing stringers. Damaged,deteriorated or missing stringersto be replaced in kind.

Fry Reglet 'Base Reveal'

5 A3.05 Scale: 1" = 1'-0"

Outlets per Electrical Plans

Existing floor/ceiling structure

A4.01

3

5

A4.01

Painted 58" GWB on existing

furring members, typ.

Existing masonry wall and woodfurring. Prepare exist. surfaces as

required to receive new finish.

Painted 58" GWB ceiling on 1x

furring over existing structure.Prepare exist. surfaces as

required to receive new finish.

Finish floor on 5 8" sheathing over 2xfloor framing @ 16". Framing to run

perpendicular to existing floorframing and be sufficient in height

achieve flush finish floors

Sim.

New insulation to fill cavitybtw existing furring, MIN R-5

2 @ Built up FloorA3.05 Scale: 1" = 1'-0"Section @ Stairs

Fully adhered EPDM membrane

EPDM flashing sheet

6" min

2'-0" min - EPDM counterflashing

1'-6" min - EPDM roofing

EPDM bonding adhesive

4"underlayment

Seam plate with fastener at 12" OC

Fully adhered EPDM membrane

EPDM bonding adhesive

Splice tape

Mechanically attached polyiso tapered insulation.Insulation - slope to drainmin. 1/4” : 12”PT lumber nailers to match height of tapered insulation

2"

Var

ies

1'-0

"6"

8" M

INV

arie

s

Zinc standing seam metal roof

Ice and water shield underlayment

Existing skylight structure.Damaged, deteriorated or missingmaterial to be replaced in kind.

16ga zinc break metal trimSelf adhering membrane flashing

Ice and water shieldunderlayment wraps over top

Alum. break metal head trim

Aluminum deck mounted skylightassembly with insulating glass

Alum. break metal skirt trim

Existing roof structure. Damaged,deteriorated or missing material tobe replaced in kind.

12" Dens Deck coverboard

Mechanically attachedpolyiso tapered insulation -

slope to drain min. 1/8" : 12"

Fully adheredEPDM membrane

Bison US Ipe deck

Bison US Level.Itadjustable deck support

New wall to raise height of sill. 34" exterior grade

plywood sheating over 2x6 studs @ 16" OC.

Cont. bead of high grade urethane sealant

Termination bar with continuous waterproofmastic behind and fasteners @ 12" OC

EPDM curb flashing

Zinc standing seam metal roof

Ice and water shield underlayment

Ipe deck tiles on Bison Level. It pedestals

Skylight DetailScale: 1 1/2” = 1’-0”4

8" M

IN.

4"

1'-0

"

Var

ies

1"

4"6"

varie

sw

/slo

pe

width of cap

16ga zinc break metal trim

Rheinzink horizontal zincsiding with concealedfasteners

1/2"

4"

1/2"

1/2"

Existing roof structure. Damaged,deteriorated or missing material tobe replaced in kind.

24 ga zinccounterflashing withhemmed lower edge,extend to top of cant

12" Dens Deck coverboard

Mechanically attachedpolyiso tapered insulation -slope to drain min. 1/8" : 12"

Fully adhered EPDM membrane

Bison US Ipe deck

Bison US Level.It adjustable decksupport

10 equallyspaced lites

3"

Existing skylight structure.Damaged, deteriorated or missing material to bereplaced in kind.

Aluminum deck mounted skylight assembly w/ insulating glass

2x blocking

Vapor barrier to wrapover front of wall onskylight side

Self adhering membrane flashing

Skylight DetailScale: 1 1/2” = 1’-0”3 A4.05 A4.05

Vapor barrier - Nom 0.010 in. thickcommercial rosin-sized building paper.

#12 SWG galvanized steel hanger wire@ 48" OC along main runners and walls.

Supported with 16d nails 412" below

subflooring, bent upward. Use 2x4nailing blocks where runners occure

btw joists.

6" Batting insulation with UL Classification showing FlameSpread value of 50 or less and Smoke Spread Value of50 or less.

58" GWB bearing UL classification mark over 2x6

framing @ 16" OC, typ. Taped and finished

Cross 2x6 blocking at as required. Firestopping at top and bottom

Finish floor over existing substrate.See finish schedule

Existing structure. Min 2x10 joists @ 16" OC.Notify Architect if existing conditons differ

from requirements. Fire block in accordancewith local codes. Cross bridging to be min.

1x3 diagonals or solid 2x10 blocking.

6" Batting insulation with ULClassification showing Flame Spread

value of 50 or less and Smoke SpreadValue of 50 or less.

NOTE:

Wall Assembly to be built in accordance withUL#U333 - 1 Hour Rated Wall.

Floor-Ceiling assembly to be built in accordancewith UL#L525 - 1 Hour Rated Floor-Ceiling.

All penetrations to be fire caulked and sealed.

See Plans for extent of Assemblies.

Existing subfloor. Min 1x6 T & G lumber fasteneddiagonally to joists . Notify Architect if existing conditonsdiffer from requirements. Damaged, deteriorated ormissing subfloor to be replaced with min. requirements.

48" OC both directions

19/32 in. thick wood structural panels, min grade"Underlayment" or "Single-Floor".

Steel framing members with min 1516" wide face @ 4' OC

and Cross Tees @ 16" OC, bearing UL Classification.Galv steel wall angles with 1" legs @ perimeter.

58" GWB bearing UL classification mark over 2x4 framing,

typ. Taped and finished

41 2"

4 Section @ Fire Separation AssembliesA3.04 Scale: 1" = 1'-0"

Horizontal 1x4 T&Gstained walnut

A5.024

A4.013

8" M

in.

A5.023

4"

Elevator hoistway door.See door schedule

4" concrete slab. Min. 8"below FF to accomodate

elevator equipment.

New hardwood flooring,see finish schedule

2x4 framing @ 16" OC, typ.Provide blocking as required forelevator equipment, see details

(3) Exposed filament lampfloor indicators.

(Centered above door)

Sound attenuationbatting.

Painted 58" GWB ceiling over

existing furring. Damageddeteriorated or missing furring

to be replaced in kind.

Section @ Elev. DoorA3.04 Scale: 1" = 1'-0"3

A

B

A

B

6

6

3

4

6

6

2

1

5

6

7

First Floor Lighting PlanScale: n.t.s. 0’ 5’ 10’ 25’ 50’

First Floor PlanScale: n.t.s. 0’ 5’ 10’ 25’ 50’

Deli1

Lecture Hall2

Lobby3

Office4

Student Lounge5

Shop Classroom6

Shop Storage7

S ec tion A-AS ec tion A-A

A

B

A

B

First Floor Framing PlanScale: n.t.s. 0’ 5’ 10’ 25’ 50’

First Floor HVAC PlanScale: n.t.s. 0’ 5’ 10’ 25’ 50’

S ec tion B -BS ec tion B -B

Utilizing natural ventilation is the easiest and least expensive energy strategy and it has undeniable health benefits. Therefore, every classroom and office has operable windows to allow fresh air and allow natural light into the space as well. The design also includes two main gaps on the north façade to provide natural ventilation to the interior courtyard space. The size of the gaps were determined by the simulations formulated in Phoenics so as to avoid any possible wind tunnels and allow sufficient air flow to circulate throughout the space. Also, according to the Green Building Studio calculations this design will provide 4,914 hours of natural ventilation annually which is 48,085 kWh of energy saved.

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UptownUptownCharlotteCharlotte

Cultural Exchange Center:A Palimpsest of Dual Cultural AssimilationA Palimpsest of Dual Cultural Assimilation

Site Section A-A

Eastland MallMalalllllllllllllll

PaseosMain StreetNeighborhood Collectors

Walkable Blocks

Site CirculationCultural Exchange CenterAdaptive Workshops

RetailMarket

A Existing Skating Rink

Programming AAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Charlotte, NCCurrent Site plan

Master Plan 0 150 300 600

11. Cultural Exchange Center. Cultural Exchange Center2. Incubator Business. Incubator Business3. Promenade. Promenade4. Paseo. Paseo5. Outdoor Gallery. Outdoor Gallery6. Main StreetMain Street

7. Drop Canvas Movie ScreenDrop Canvas Movie Screen8. Neighborhood ConnectorsNeighborhood Connectors9. Green SpacesGreen Spaces10. Axis TerminalAxis Terminal11. Parking DecksParking Decks

7

Central AvenueCentral AvenueUptown Charlotte - 5 MilesUptown Charlotte - 5 Miles

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Site Section B-B

Black Box theatre As a Center

For exploration

MuseumAs a path for

Learning

Programming

Programming W/ Site

Skating Rink As a Social

Promenade

Supporting Spaces

Arteries

Business Corridor

Single Family

Multi-Family

Pockets

PalimpsestA trace of the Past

The objective of my thesis is to promote former

ideals of dual-cultural assimilation that attributed to

enriching American culture. American cities today

surround themselves with urban voids. These voids

have created isolated cultural pockets; therefore the

re-utilization of urban voids can serve as an adhesive

to reconnect surrounding neighborhoods.

Activating a built environment while designing with

human circulation and interaction within the site

promotes holistic and economical ideas that urban

voids need to become reactivated. Above all the

objective of the Cultural Exchange Center is to

provide a hub to educated users to different cultural

identities, not assimilate to one, and revive the past.

Eastland MCha rlotte, N C

The East land Mall in Charlotte, NC

closed its door in summer 2010 after 35 years

of business. This mall became the test site to

apply urban and architecture ideas that

promote dual assimilation. The attributes of

the site were ideal since this urban void is

surrounded by culturally diverse single and

multi-family households. The programming of

the site was broken down by the existing

exterior and interior circulation. This plan

began to form the idea of leaving a trace of

the past to remind future generations of this

past building typology. The structural

components of the mall were also reused for

other purposes throughout the site. This is

known as palimpsest.

New Shopping Strip

f o r a m u s e u mN a t u r a l L i g h tN a t u r a l L i g h t

Winter

Summer

Space FrameSpace Frame Panel Attached Panel Attached at bottomat bottom

Rectangular inverted pyramidRectangular inverted pyramidattached to space frameattached to space frame

Roof Panels attached Roof Panels attached to main structureto main structure

The best light for a museum is natural indirect light. The roof panels above take full advantage

of the building's roof orientation. Even though the roof faces South a lot of direct light would be able

to penetrate the museum through the East and West if it was left exposed. The inverted rectangular

pyramid attached to the roof's space frame directs light to a panel attached to the bottom of the space

frame. Controlling natural light in this form allows for an even distribution of light throughout the day.

Main StreetMain Street

Museum

Skating Rink View

Atrium

Tijuana, Mexico

The metabolic sckyscraper is a model of an ecological alternative to the barrio through vertical cores of interwove

comunites and clusterred worskpaces. The skyscrapper gives the underprivileged sector of Tijuana’s population a chance to imporve

their condition and promotes self improvement. The market and park act as an economic stimulus provideding avenues in which

tourism can flourish.

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Concept The skyscraper, as a "metabolic gateway," mediates both border crossing conflicts and the interface between tall building and nature. The skyscraper acts as a living organism mimicking its qualities as a bold expression. Living organisms have specific properties that define them. These properties are size, shape metabolism, movement, irritability, growth, reproduction, and adaption. Understanding these properties and the relationship to the revitalization concept has provided a train of thought that drives all aspects of the design.

Dwelling (Growth and Adaption) The living units are staggered to provide a single family dwelling on the first floor and a private work space on the second floor. This separation provides a peaceful place for the inhabitants to work on their projects. The units use a raised floor system that works in conjunction with the aerodynamic form. The form allows air to move from living unit to living unit.

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Studio Space

Studio Space

El Mercado A market, Mercado in Spanish, is a distinctive characteristic of Mexican and South American Cultures. It's a social node where people congregate and are able to sell their goods and services. Mercados are a significant component to Hispanic communities which helps keep a balanced economy.

Vine City Library

Community Center

A good library does not keep to itself but contributes actively to its surroundings as a good neighbor. The new library is located at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Griffin St. It's located near two gateways of Downtown Atlanta. The urban Form in this area is in a transitional stage that will rejuvenate the economic progress of the region. Nodes around MLK are being redeveloped and are design to renew the intuitional community. These redevelopments and others among the area will create an extraordinary urban fabric that encompass inhibitors.

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1. Lobby2. Assembly Area3. Circulation Desk4. Reference Desk5. Book / AV Drop6. Copy Area7. Conference 8. Computer Stations

1. Gallery Space2. Nurture Center 3. Nurture Center Office4. Common Area

9. Reference Stacks10. Non-Fiction11. Children’s Area12. Young Adults13. Lounge14. New Material15. Periodicals

5. Administration Offices6. Manager’s Office7. Staff Lounge8. Kitchen9. Restrooms

Section B-B

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