Architectural CharetteBy Nick Bell, Justin Boon, Jared Landsman, Nikki Liao, and Claudia Mei

Goals

• Sustainability• Modularity• Comfort• Transparency

What is Sustainability?

• Energy positive• Self sustainable• Low cost• Minimal negative impact on– Existing site– Society

What is Modularity?

• Units of Space– Units can be continually added on– Units can be reconfigured to serve different

functions• Walls can move to adjust shape of rooms• Furnishings can be easily transformed

What is Comfort?

• Necessities– Sense of security– Climatic environment

• Wants– Pleasing aesthetics– Essence of luxury

General Site Conditions

General Site Conditions

General Site Conditions

3,000 SF Exterior Design• Inclined plane/ziggurat• Green roof extending to landscape• Solar panel/window south façade• Transparent east and west facades• Extendable modules in circular form

Public Program (24 Hours)

• Atrium (mezzanine level)– Banquet hall– Collaborative study lounge– Stage

• Gymnasium– Indoor sporting events– Yoga/dance– Ballroom– Art gallery

• Café/kitchen• Research laboratory

– Public displays

Private Program

• Research Laboratory• Administrative Offices• Breakout Study Lounge

Space• Views: Transparency • Circulation: Open Center• Atrium as:

– Plaza– Tree-lined street– Stage– Ballroom

Other Features

• Hanging Garden Gateway– Located on second floor– Hangs above atrium

Other Features• Retractable walls– Allows for different size break out rooms– Allows for theater seating area

20x20x20 Design• Gymnasium

– Transparent interior walls– Mirror– Recycled material

flooring– Ribbon windows

20x20x20 Design

• Energy technologies– Data visualization

• Heat• Energy consumption• Energy production

– Water catch/heating exchange system

– Radiant floor heating– Chill beams– Motion sensors