Three collages based on Views, Conceptual and Impression of Site (Brooklyn)
Along with models corresponding to the collage.


1. Views - Since the site I chose is Brooklyn, this represents the most important and perhaps only view, which is the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline along with the serene park. Also, the evolution of the skyline through time.

- Abstract Views

- Models

 2. Conceptual - The open environment. The elevated mass that sort of blends with the public and allows views. The patterns evident throughout and the circulation serving as communal spaces.

- Models

3. Site Impression - It's history remains evident throughout, especially with the bricks and cobblestone roads. The site itself is an attraction which brings people together through events and activities.

- Models

The concept of this diagram is to promote creativity through social interaction. From having an open ground floor completely public to a gradient of hierarchy into private art studio spaces. The main spaces are arranged accordingly to its context, whether it is exposed to views or to accessibility.


- Ground Floor Diagram

- Second Floor Diagram

- Third Floor Diagram

- Typical

- Diagrammatic Section

- Furniture Layout (Auditorium)

 

- Program Matrix

- Criteria Matrix

- Bubble Diagram

Building Program - (Not Final)

My preferred building location will be on the Brooklyn site. The site analysis can be found here. So far, this will be the expected program, for now. The square footage is just an estimate as I am still exploring for more necessary rooms/spaces. Since the site is located right across the Brooklyn Bridge Park, I would like to emphasize the galleries, communal spaces, library/cafeteria as more important areas since I would like to position them in ways to take advantage of the Manhattan skyline views and also to try and blend the park with the school through welcoming spaces.

- Lobby – 2500sf
- Restrooms – 2200sf (4 men) (4 women) + 750sf ( faculty)
- Galleries – 9,000sf (includes 1 large & 2 small)
- Cafeteria – 3,000sf
- Auditorium- 12,000sf
- Storage – 3,500sf
- Studios – 18,000sf
- Labs – 3,000sf
- Offices – 7,500sf
- Library- 10,000
- Communal spaces – 5,000

Total 75,700SF

Analysis:    Linnaeusborg, Centre for Life Sciences
Location:    Nijenborg 7, Groningen, the Netherlands
Architect:   Rudy Uytenhaak Architectenbureau bv

Link: http://www.archdaily.com/202901/linnaeusborg-centre-for-life-sciences-rudy-uytenhaak-architectenbureau/

- Approach

- Geometry/Parti

- Circulation

- Organization/Uses
  Orange  = Teaching/Practice Hall
  Yellow   =  Central Hall
  Green    =  Green Houses
  Red       =  Office
  Purple    =  Animal Facilities

- Light

- Figure-ground

- Symmetry/Balance

- Massing

Analysis:    Ftown Building
Location:   Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Japan
Architect:  Atelier Hitoshi Abe

Link: http://www.archdaily.com/28827/ftown-building-atelier-hitoshi-abe/

- Approach

- Geometry

- Circulation

- Organization/Uses

  Orange = Residential
  Blue     = Lobby
  Red      = Service

- Light

- Figure-ground

- Symmetry/Balance

- Parti

Analysis:    The Polonsky Academy of Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Location:   Jerusalem, Israel
Architect:  Chyutin Architects

Link: http://www.archdaily.com/193518/the-polonsky-academy-of-advanced-studies-in-the-humanities-and-social-sciences-chyutin-architects/

- Site

- Approach

- Geometry

- Circulation

- Communal Spaces

- Classrooms

- Restrooms

- Section

- Lighting

- Balance+Symmetry