Project Nucleus allows participants to explore artistic avenues through physical activity. Participants must endure physical challenges to activate, create and neutralize artwork that is projected on the overhead tensile canvas structure. This project was submitted to the AIA/YAF/COD Ideas Competition 2012. In this unique design competition, submitters were asked to explore innovative design proposals for educating and encouraging Americans, especially children, to live a healthier life.

Project Nucleus is intended to enhance not only one’s physical activity level, but mental processes as well. As one explores the various activities on site, the PowerMeter at the center of the Nucleus tracks the physical activity’s power output, revolutions per minute and calories burned so the participant may learn about the different types of exercise and their impact on a healthy, physical lifestyle.

The form of Project Nucleus derives from the basic building block of life and energy, the atom. All parts of the atom are represented in the activities of the project. Orbital Rings located around the nucleus support spheres representing electrons that are used to activate the installation. The center interactive canopy, or nucleus, houses spheres representing protons and neutrons that create the artwork and also erase the canvas so new art may begin, respectively.

Project NucleusA I A / YA F / CO D Id e a s Co m p e t i t i o n , CO, 2 0 1 2

- O ne of (3) contest entries to receive Honorable Mention-Featured in AIA National Emerging Professionals Exhibit 2012

Context activation - Park Context activation - Neighborhood Context activation - Lifestyle center Context activation - City center

Step 1 - Deliver Step 2 - Unfold Step 3 - Expand Step 4 - Stretch

Final rendering - Participant’s perspective

Initial Concept

Big Idea Etch A Sketch

2nd Iteration

Organizing Element Atom

3rd Iteration

DESIGN PROCESS

I N T E R A C TParticipants perform any of the following exercises generated by moving a tethered ball inside the nucleus to generate artwork on the interactive canopy.

2 N E U T R A L I Z EParticipants perf any of the following exercises generated from an anchored ball inside the nucleus to remove previously created artwork on the interactive canopy.

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context activationELECTRONS

PROTONS

NEUTRONS

INTERACTIVE CANOPY

OBSERVATION AREA

ADJUSTABLE INCLINE

ORBITAL RINGS

park

neighborhood

city center

LIFESTYLE CENTER

ELEVATION

PLAN

SPLAT

TRACK

INTENSIFY

context activation

POWER METER

HDR conducted a feasibility study for the new Spaceport Colorado project. The scope of work provided all architectural, engineering, environmental, planning and project management services associated with the planning a functioning spaceport. The study was initiated by the Front Range Airport, as they intend to develop a 21st-century spaceport travel and technology center.

One of the key components of the study is for the airport to obtain its spaceport license through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST). Other important aspects of the study include the ability for Spaceport Colorado to operate spaceflight and micro satellite launches, offer commercial pilot and space-plane training, perform scientific research, and to serve as an international sub-orbital transportation facility.

The feasibility study determined the logistics needed to operate a commercial spaceport, such as requirements for sub-orbital space vehicles, propellant storage, launch and landing, and other operational details.

A group of subject matter experts collaborated on the Spaceport Colorado project. The design concept is by HDR in association with Luis Vidal Associates.

Spaceport ColoradoFro n t R a n g e A i rp o r t, Wa t k i n s, Co l o ra d o, 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

Illustration - Spaceport Development Zones

Master plan - Phase 1

Master plan - Phase 2

Master plan - Phase 3

Denver International Airport (DIA) to:

New York (JFK)

Honolulu (HNL)

London (LHR)

Tokyo (HND)

Buenos Aires (EZE)

Sydney (SYD)

Johannesburg (JNB)

Distance: (miles)

1,662

3,361

4,660

5,811

5,940

8,356

9,587

AirlineTravel Times:

2:55

6:03

8:24

10:28

10:42

15:03

17:16

SuborbitalTravel Times:

1:00

1:20

1:37

1:52

1:53

2:26

2:42

Concept rendering - View to the west (done in association with Luis Vidal Architects)

Design study - Spaceframe grid option Unified 1 Design study - Spaceframe grid option Unified 2 Design study - Spaceframe grid option Distinct 1 Design study - Spaceframe grid option Distinct 2

Located on the Main Campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado, the JILA Addition is intended to further the capacity and capability of scientific research of this renowned Institute.

The design concept is based upon a synthesis of highly specific program drivers with issues related to Site Constraints, Contextual Influences and the Campus Master Plan Objectives. The Conceptual Basis is derived from the Challenges and Opportunities present at this confluence of advanced scientific research and an architectural legacy. From this construct, a paradigm of decisions, which are both individually idealized and collectively integral, guides the development of the design concept:

Context | working from the Outside > InScience | working from the Inside > Out

The design concept is a response to the internal and external drivers defined by the stakeholders and the adjacent campus context. Strategic objectives of the JILA Addition design concept include:

- Provide an idealized program accommodation in terms of adjacency, inter-relations, and technical performance.

- Integrate with the existing JILA facility in terms of collaborative synergy, building geometry and aesthetic compatibility.

- Enhance the external environment to the benefit of the entire Campus Community.

University of Colo. - JILA AdditionB o u l d e r, Co l o ra d o, 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2

Final rendering - View from Farrand Field Site plan - Design solutions

Photography - View from west

Final rendering - View from west

Isometric drawing

Photography - View from northeast

Photography - Central stair 3rd floorRevit model - Central stair 3rd floor

Sketch - Central stair window jamb option 1 Sketch - Central stair window jamb option 2 Sketch - Central stair window jamb option 3 Construction detail - Central stair window jamb

Isometric - Central stair

Central Stair

- The central stair design parti is based on the quarterly JILA magazine “Light & Matter” – this short title fully captures to breadth and depth of JILA research.

- The stair captures light from the skylight and reflects the light to six stories below – enabling the two levels of basement labs have access to daylight.

- Each stair landing is grounded in a circle of earth-bound, textural materials including a textured stone wall and introducing a product called Sensitile – a plastic product that evokes the sense of motion as it moves light within it’s channels.

- This stair embodies the mission of JILA in its parti, and graciously encourages interaction between floors with seating adjacent to landings and 6’ wide treads.

Photography - Terrazzo stair tread

Building section - Longitudinal

This parking structure serves as the start and end to several thousand staff member’s day. Using this as a guiding principal, the structure is designed as a “healing garage” for those who use it on a daily basis. Through careful study of natural light, spectacular views, natural ventilation, clear and direct way-finding, safety and environmental consciousness, a “healing garage” is possible. As we began to study the structure, we began with the idea of clear and direct way-finding. It became the organizing principal of the garage.

The way finding elements are found in three distinct zones: vehicular entry and exits, vertical circulation and horizontal circulation. We located a “circulation spine”, which follows the skyway through the lobby, through the garage, terminating on the west side with spectacular views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. The spine is meant to attract staff to a safe and well-lit zone. The design team used natural light to highlight the circulation zones. Open shafts at each corner of the building along with the center spine help define the circulation and allow for natural ventilation slots in the structure.

The exterior form is meant to compliment the new in-patient tower towards the east of the parking structure. The masonry base serves as a strong linear foundation to the building. A larger planer form sits at the upper body of the façade, highlighted by curving horizontal ribbons. The curves create a playful dialogue with tower forms as well as help create excitement in the long east and west facades. It also helps reinforce the curvilinear forms that show up on several western campus buildings.

UCH - Employee Parking StructureA n s c hu t z M e d i ca l Ca m p u s, Au ro ra , CO, 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2

Parti diagram - Circulation spineParti diagram - Pedestrian bridge to hospital Parti diagram - Natural light Parti diagram - Downtown and mountain views

Sectional perspective - Circulation spine

Initial concept sketch - Elevator tower

Initial Concept Sketch

Design study - Elevator tower option 2

Final rendering - Elevator towerDesign study - Elevator tower option 3

Design study - Elevator tower option 1

Photography - Elevator tower Site plan

The Organic Marketplace reimagines what the farmer’s market experience can be. Traditional farmer’s markets feature a sea of white tents orthogonally laid-out one after the other. Anything but organic. This does very little to compliment the hard labor of the farmers or enhance the user experience.

The Organic Marketplace features natural forms inspired by the idea of growth. While the shape of the structure is simple, the twelve-sided shape allows for countless configurations when clustering units together. In between each structure, users are able to experience organic patterns of natural light. This creates an aesthetically pleasing experience, in addition to a much more interactive buying experience.

Hanging baskets, for lighter items, reinforces the organic experience. Users will feel like they are walking through a tree canopy in the middle of an urban environment while discovering foods of their choice. Sellers will no longer sit behind a table, but instead be positioned to engage buyers and promote their products.

While the unit functions as a stand-alone structure, it is strongest, both literally and figuratively, when linked together with other units. This linkage fosters a sense of community between farmers. Structures can be grouped by product type to make wayfinding natural and easy for patrons. Canopy colors can be themed seasonally or by product. Signage and branding opportunities are naturally located on the container’s exterior side. Each vender can uniquely tailor their own name and logo.

The Organic Marketplace

AIA/SPP Small Project Design Competition, 2014

Final rendering - Ant’s eye perspective

Initial concept sketch - Growth

Initial concept sketch - Organic

Instructions - Assembly

Section/Elevation

5

1

2

4

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Site plan - Organic pockets of natural light Plan detail - Self-contained unit for transportation

Floor plan

Design study - Elevation

Design study - Clustering

Concept sketch - Leaves

Design study - Growth forms

Design study - Natural light

Final rendering - Streetscape