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BRIAN DONCARLOS HOUSING INNOVATION PROTOTYPES PROFESSOR MICHAEL FIFIELD

COURTYARD LEVEL PLAN MEZZANINE

2nd FLOOR

EAST WEST SECTION

NORTH SOUTH SECTION

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UNIT PLANS 1’ = 1/8”

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the existing brick warehouse on the site provides a natural datum, dividing the lot into two unveven halves

in accordance with the neighborhood’s past, 3 buildings are added to either side at the existing warehouse scale

a large rectangle is laid down on top of the new buildings, hovering over the brick warehouse

the sides of the rectangle are alternately pushed and pulled to create anundulating facade

the adapted rectangle is then peeled apart in the middle and pushed to the edges, creating a void

the halves are flipped and stacked on top of one another

DIVIDE

FLANK

BRIDGE

PUSH

UNZIP

STACK

2200 McKinney is a mixed-use development located off of a planned pedestrian promenade that stems from Houston’s brand new BBVA Compass Stadium, the home of the Dynamo. Located in a former warehouse district/Chinatown, the 2200 development repurposes an existing brick warehouse on site into a restaurant/bar to host both residents and Dynamo fans. A grocery store is also located on the ground level to provide further convenience for the burgeoning neighborhood. Residences are located in the 2 large bridges overlooking the courtyards, providing breathtaking views for most units. Within walking distance to bars, groceries, and the new light rail, 2200 McKinney truly is “pitch perfect” living for Houston.

HOUSTON, TX

BBVA COMPASS STADIUM NIGHT TIME IN HOUSTON

HOUSING

ATTRACTIONS

GROCERIES

most of the existing housing stock is made to own (orange), with only one large rental development (yellow)

BBVA is the last piece in the puzzle of an arena district, which includes Minute Maid Park, the Toyota Center, and the George R Brown Convention Center

the only available groceries in the area are from a convenience store, epicurean market, and chinese specialty store

LOOKING NORTH

TOWARDS STADIUM

WAREHOUSE

DETAIL

BRICK

ROOFLINE

INSPIRATION

for the promenade and the development to succeed, there must exist a symbiotic relationship between the two; one must feed the other and vice versa. This becomes particularly important when the Dynamo aren’t playing. It is therefore integral to actively involve residents in the circulation around the site and provide ample opportunity for them to engage in provided amentites. The courtyards then become a theater, where residents are encouraged to take to their balconies and take in the movement, activating the facades of the building. Offsite parking means forces people to walk the sidewalks, and potentially patronize local businesses.

SIGHT LINES, RUNNIN THROUGH MY MINDwindows provide straight views through the

grocery store and into the intimate courtyard on the western side of the building. the court is also visible from smaller windows in the booths of the

restaurant

THE AQUARIUMlarge skylights in the bar encourage residents to

step out on the balcony and take in the action. who knows? one may spy a good reason to make their

way down to the warehouse

2200 McKinney provides a total of 90 units, with the following breakdown:

Studio = 48

1 Bed = 12

2 Bed 30

A DIP WITH A VIEWthe 2nd floor deck features an infinity edge pool that

overlooks downtown. . .not a bad way to spend an evening

STANDING STRONGthe warehouse has been retrofitted with new

trusses, collar ties, and moment framed windows to make sure it continues to carry the neighborhood’s

legacy

YOU STAY GRASSY, HOUSTONcourtyards are planted with ample vegetation, including two large oak trees. ivy is also grown on the ground level walls to keep the masonry from turning the street into an oven

ALL THE LOOK, NONE OF THE COOK2200’s residences are clad in Abet Laminati exterior laminated panels that have a Cor Ten steel texture.

This allows for a lighter, durable system that can be easily repaired, with the added bonus of not

retaining massive amounts of heat from the Texas sun

GIMME SOME SUGAR, BABYthe orientation of the residences was made in

part to provide excellent views of the skyline to residents.no better way to finish off dinner and a

movie

BEST LAID PLANS OF MICEthe entrance to the main courtyard off the

promenade is wrapped in grass in hopes to plant a seed of curiousity in pedestrians

the private court features a water feature and seeks to engage the senses, as the babbling liquid is partially absorbed by the weather brick and the

breeze wafts the scents of the local foilage through your nostrils

the south side features rentable gallery/office space that occupies the first and mezzanine levels, deck

included.

resident access is strictly controlled by key card access at the stairwell and elevator lobbies. an additional gate closes off the private court to

pedestrians after hours, though it is still open to residents

scale: 1’=1/16”

scale: 1’ = 1/16”

scale: 1’=1/16”

scale: 1’=1/32”

scale: 1’ =1/32”

PROMENADE

site shared parking

scale: 1” = 50’