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COLLEGE of ARCHITECTURE and the BUILT ENVIRONMENT

SAMANTHA KANE | ETHAN MEGILL | BOLATITO OGUNLEYE

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Site Analysis

Massing

Design Development

Final Presentation

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PROGRAMMING

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The new College of Architecture and the Built Environment (C_ABE) building will provide Philadelphia University with a new College of Architecture building that is not only on the cutting edge of technology but also acts as a connective tissue between the campus and the surrounding communities, the old and the new, and the past and the future. With the addition of the new C_ABE building we hope to incorporate and focus on integrating the school of architecture into one centralized location, while encouraging a collaborative studio work and learning environment. This building will not only ref lect the sustainability aspects so heavily incorporated into our learning system but will show the spirit of Philadelphia University and its ongoing relationship with the nearby neighborhoods. The C_ABE building will become the newest architecture studio building in Philadelphia, and with that it is our responsibility to show how the future of architecture is unfolding. Philadelphia University will be pioneering the way for the future.

Project Mission

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Belvedere noun \ˈbel-və-ˌdir\

An architectural structure, designed to command a view. Built in an elevated position to provide a view and capture daylight and fresh air, it has been used in Italy since the Renaissance, and often assumes the form of a loggia.

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Existing Conditions

The total square feet of existing C_ABE spaces are 47,557 sq ft

C_ABE is currently occupying f ive of Philadelphia University’s campus buildings. Two are on main campus, the rest are on the Ravenhill side of campus. The buildings the College currently occupies were all conver ted from varying programs including a house, a library, and a gym. The new building will seek to unify all undergraduates and faculty members as well as give the College a central location on campus.

Existing C_ABE buildings

A studio in Smith House

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User + Client Needs

Projected Enrollment of C_ABE

The user and client information is based on the projected enrollment for all the current undergraduate and master programs as well as future ones.The total enrollment count including faculty for the new College of Architecture building is roughly 1,280 users.

STUDIOS

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OFFICES

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COMPUTER LABS

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Required Spaces

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WOODSHOP

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sensory requirements of program spaces

programming document

After considering the projected enrollment as well as the types of spaces required, a programming document was created totaling over 100,000 sf. This includes studios separated by year, faculty off ices, a cafe, model shop, classrooms, computer labs, critique spaces, photo lab and storage for students and faculty.

Classrooms1,800 ft2

Studios 19,400 ft2

Offices4,950 ft2

Computer Labs7,400 ft2

Lounge/Cafe1,000 ft2

Photo Lab1,200 ft2

Model Shop900 ft2

Storage1,000 ft2

Crit/ Conference 2,500 ft2

Restroom

Support2,000 ft2

Lobby300 ft2

Restroom Restroom

proposed adjacencies

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SITE ANALYSIS

site entrance at henry avenue and philadelphia university drive

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Campus AnalysisIn order to determine an appropriate location for the new College, extensive analysis of the campus was conducted which looked at environmental, social and physical conditions. In the research, we discovered a need for a more succinct master plan of the campus buildings,’ functions which we decided to propose for the future.Ultimately, the underused area next to the Paley Design Center at the intersection of Philadelphia University drive and Henry Avenue was chosen as the site for the new College of Architecture. The site allows for the University to have a prominent urban street presence. Fur thermore, the users of the building will be oppor tune to the vast amounts of vegetation while still being connected to main campus

site entrance at philadelphia university drive

existing campus zoning proposed campus zoning

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pedestrian access campus axesvehicular access

view from site entrance across henry avenue

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vegetation density building density a day in the life of a C_ABE student

site topography

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selected site

The placement of the building on an ar terial street like Henry Avenue meant that the impact of the street could not be ignored. Fur ther study was done to understand the impact the building would have on this segment of the Avenue and vice versa

building density

vegetation density

Selected Site Analysis

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Extended Macro Studysupported streets neighborhoods transportation, traveling and time

selected macro studies overlay

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major roads network real campus vs. empirical campus

noise created by vehicles, people and nature speed

zones

henry avenue activity

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Site Features

henry avenue

paley design center

dense vegetation

clearing

adjacent buildings and proposed location of C_ABE

view of site’s clearing

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MASSING

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1. site 2. program 3. separating program

4. volume change 5. program final massing

faculty

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public

Massing + Parti

(r) view from site entrance across henry avenue

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DESIGNDEVELOPMENT

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Plan Developmenthotdesk studiofour joined studiosthree joined studios

In developing the plan, we decided that creating standard modules for the studio bar would be best. As we evolved the plan, we wouldn’t have to redesign the studio components, we could just modify the arrangements.

evolution of the ground f loor

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evolution of the fourth f loor

evolution of the second f loor

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Facade + ElevationEach elevation presented a unique challenge. The south had to address the various interior program as well as the views to the site. the nor th had to activate the street as well as respond to the interior conditions.

cafe north to south sectionclassroom north to south section

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Henry Avenue Facade Development

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Studio + Faculty ElevationThe facades of the studio and faculty were primarily on the east and west facade so sun shading was the largest concern. We decided to use a double skin system with wood louvers on the east and west facade.

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north elevation

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east elevation

west elevation

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Systems + Structural ExpressionThe resolution for the structure was inspired by the abundance of trees on the site. The cantilever is suppor ted by tree like columns that are bundled in groups of three to f ive and extend as the go past the f loor plates. At each f loor plate, they are connected to the secondary structure. This structural system allowed for large open spaces, a necessity in the studios.

structural concept

structural concept models

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Systems + Sensoral ExperienceAs we were designing the facade, we also had to consider the impact our choices would have on the building’s system. We made decisions that would not compromise the design integrity but were also environmentally responsible.

1. Existing Stone Patio2. Photo-voltaic Panels3. Green Roof4. Geothermal well f ield5. Water Collection

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Given the scale of the project, we focused on three impor tant moments in the design and decided to explore them fur ther. The f irst was the studio, then the classroom and lecture halls facing henry avenue. We felt it was important to resolve our street presence as well as the student experience.

Systems + Sensoral Experience: Studios

informal pin-up space

informal pin-up space + collaborative desks

studio layouts: second f loor

1. Informal pin-up space2. Computer lab3. Lecture room4. Fabrication lab5. Collaborative desks6. Hot-desk studio7. Student lounge

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Systems + Sensoral Experience: Lecture + Cafe

interior of lecture room

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frosted f loat glass

steel anglesteel connector

steel plate

radiant f looring

f luorescent light

frosted f loat glass

rigid insulation

concrete on metal decking

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6” hollow bronze panelrigid insulation

concrete on metal deckingW8 steel beamperforated wood acoustic ceiling tilebatt insulationperforated acoustic wall tile

radiant f looring2” hollow bronze panelW8 steel beam

Systems + Sensoral Experience: Classrooms

classrooms section classrooms wall section

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east-west section through cafe, entrance, lobby and classrooms

east-west section through studios and faculty off ices

north-south section through lecture room and studios

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FINALPRESENTATION

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The new College of Architecture building will provide Philadelphia University with a new building that is not only on the cutting edge of technology but also acts as a connective tissue between the campus and the surrounding communities, the old and the new, and the past and the future. The C_ABE building will incorporate and focus on integrating the school of architecture into one centralized location, while encouraging a collaborative studio work and learning environment. This building will not only refl ect the sustainability aspects so heavily incorporated into our learning system but will show the spirit of Philadelphia University and its ongoing relationship with the nearby neighborhoods. The C_ABE building will become the newest architecture studio building in Philadelphia, and with that it is our responsibility to show how the future of architecture is unfolding. Philadelphia University will be pioneering the way for the future.

BELVEDEREnoun /ˈbelviˌdi(ə)r/An architectural structure, designed to command a view. Built in an elevated position to provide a view and capture daylight and fresh air, it has been used in Italy since the Renaissance, and often assumes the form of a loggia.

001 Photo-voltaic Panels2 Existing Stone Patio3 Geothermal well fi eld4 Water Collection

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HENRY AVENUE

SITE PLAN 1⁄32ND” =1’-0’

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ENLARGED ELEVATION

WALL SECTION SECTION

01GROUND LEVEL 1⁄16TH” =1’-0’

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1 Cafe2 Lobby3 Full Time Faculty Offi ces4 Classroom5 Adjunct and Private Offi ces

SECTION A 1⁄16TH” =1’-0’

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NORTH ELEVATION 1⁄16TH” =1’-0’

MOMENT 1

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6” HOLLOW BRONZE PANEL

RIGID INSULATION

CONCRETE ON METAL DECKING

W8 STEEL BEAM

PERFORATED WOOD ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE

BATT INSULATION

PERFORATED ACOUSTIC WALL TILE

RADIANT FLOORING

2” HOLLOW BRONZE PANEL

W8 STEEL BEAM

12’ CENTER LUMINARIES

LOBBY

FULL-TIME FACULTY

OFFICES

CLASSROOMS

HVAC 20’ CENTER SPRINKLERS

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

SECTION

12’ CENTER HIGH BAY LUMINARIES

10’ CENTER TRACK LIGHTS

HVAC

20’ CENTER SPRINKLERS

02SECOND LEVEL

6 Fabrication Lab7 2nd Year Architecture Studios8 Hot Desk Studios9 Pinup + Storage10 Photography Lab11 Lecture Classroom + Formal Crit Space12 2nd Year Interior Studios13 2nd Year Landscape Studios

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FROSTED FLOAT GLASS

STEEL ANGLESTEEL CONNECTOR

STEEL PLATE

RADIANT FLOORING

FLUORESCENT LIGHT

FROSTED FLOAT GLASS

RIGID INSULATION

CONCRETE ON METAL DECKING

W8 STEEL BEAM

CAFE

RADIANT FLOORING

LOW-E GLAZING

INSECT SCREEN

OPERABLE VENT

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

CONCRETE ON METAL DECKING

W8 STEEL BEAM

15” HSS COLUMN

W8 STEEL BEAM

OPERABLE VENT

THERMAL INSULATION

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

ROOF MEMBRANE

LOOSE-LAID RETENTION TEEPAVER WITH SHIM

LOW-E GLAZING

METAL CAP + FLASHING

OPERABLE LOUVERS

OPERABLE VENT

SECTION¼ ”=1’0”

WALL-FLOOR DETAIL½ ”=1’0”

ENVELOPE DETAILS½ ”=1’0”

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

14’ CENTER PENDANT LUMINARIES

8’ CENTER TASK LUMINARIES

20’ CENTER SPRINKLERS

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14 3rd Year Architecture Studios15 3rd Year Interiors Studios16 3rd Year Landscape Studios17 Computer Workstation18 Informal Crit Space

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SECTION C

WEST ELEVATION

MOMENT 3

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APPENDIX

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stuttgart, germany, 1990architects: von gerkan, marg + partnerhamburg, germanystructural engineer: weidleplan consultingstuttgart, germanyphoto credits: steel construction manual, habermann, schulitz, sobek

Stuttgart Airport Terminal

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Sendai Mediatheque

sendai, miyagi prefecture, japan, 2001architect: toyo itotokyo, japan

photo credits: www.archdaily.com

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SPECIAL THANKSA special thanks to David Quadrini and Michael CronomizThis project was conducted for the ninth studio in the B. Architecture program at Philadelphia University in the Fall of 2012 under the design and systems guidance of two professors