Axon, Sections, Perspectives, Elevation

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Floor Plans

Please refer to spacial diagram for color references.

Structural Diagram

When I was thinking about creating a weave structure, I felt that there needs to be a rigid frame which will hold most of the structural loads of the building. The weaves themselves will be attached to the structure, holding them in place while creating interesting curved forms vertically and horizontally.

Section sketch

Plan_sketch development

Spaces Diagrams

Here are two different variations of how the spaces can be organized. The colored boxes represent spaces identified in the legend on the far right. The Diagrams are in Normal form and Exploded form so that it can be better understood.

Variation 4

Here is the study model of the floor plan diagram labeled Variation 4.

Variation 3

Here is a study model of the floor plan diagram labeled Variation 3. 

Floor Plan Diagrams

These are four different Floor Plan variations that can be made with the Group Home. The first level starts from the left

Group Home Capacity

In my research, I developed an average capacity of occupants within the Group Home, excluding faculty and staff.

Capacity: 60 occupants;       Babies (Birth - 2 yrs.)      10
                                             Toddlers   (3 - 6 yrs.)      20
                                             Children  (7 - 12 yrs.)      20
                                             Teens    (13 - 17 yrs.)      10

Site Strategy

The site needs to have two halves. One space for indoors and the other for outdoors, and they are given almost the same amount of space; 50/50. Here are some different ways the site can be broken down in terms of indoor space and outdoor space.

These are some conceptual sketches of potential variables of the building frame, using methods of pulling and pushing the strips derived from the study model.

Site Analysis

Here are some observations that can be made in the site. More information is available here: http://citytechballaz.blogspot.com/ 

Criteria Matrix

Bubble Diagram

Here is a Bubble Diagram elaborating the programmatic information in the Matrix Diagram

Matrix Diagram

Here is a Matrix Diagram indicating the programmatic requirements and the importance of the spacial relationship between them. The larger the bubbles, the more important the spaces are with each other in terms of circulation and closeness.

Study Model

This is a study model I made based on basket weaving that was inspired by the story of Moses (as seen previously). I want to create a space that is very exciting. My technique involves using weaving of strips to generate volume along with solids and voids.

Conceptual Inspiration

The inspiration for my design is the story of Moses. He was saved through a basket covered in clay that flowed through the Nile River, unit Pharaoh's daughter found and adopted him.

Rosa Parks Elementary

Architect: Mahlum Architects
Location: Redmond, Washington
Date: August 31, 2006

Clifton Hall Dormitory

Architect: Mark Horton
Location: Oakland, California
Date: Unknown