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VERTICAL CONNECTION
pages 01 - 09
ADAPTIVE REUSE page 01
MUSEUM OF CULTURE page 10 -
VERTICAL CONNECTION
LOCATION
161 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
SUMMARY
The project presented aims to act as an extension of The Highline. One of the most beautiful aspects of The Highline is the harmony between the greenery and the old train rails. The objective of the project is to simulate a tree, where something different happens in each branch.
The transition from the horizontal park to the vertical connection is not only facilitated through stairs but also platforms. This design provides a gradual transition from the top level to the ground. Even though it is a vertical connection, the horizontality of The Highline is translated to each platform.
SOLAR ANALYSIS
The solar analysis is important to understand how the sun impacts the public spaces throughout the year.
ZONING MAP
The zoning study is conducted to aknlowedge the parks that exist nearby the site, and to know if either is neccessary to add another green area or a different type of instalation.
SITE CIRCULATION
This diagram shows the most common paths that people follow around the site, either on foot or by car, and how they get to The Highline. It helps to determine how people would interact with the project.
First parti model developed considering a vertical conection between horizontal members.
Second parti model shows a void instead of a solid that could be the horizontal connection between the horizontal members.
The third and las parti model shows a connection between the horizontal members through a vertical and a diagonal member that is more subtle, giving more attention to the horizontality of the model.
CONCEPT DRAWINGS
Taking into account the horizontality of The Highline, this drawing is not only focus on horizontal members, but on the trees that can be found at the Highline.
Concept drawing of a concept drawing of the vertical conncetion showing The Highline and the horizontal language on both structures.
First iteration developed with the idea of using staiur landings as platforms that function as public spaces to rest. Connecting the ground level to the highline with a spiral structure.
This iteration model shows the parti model’s idea of keeping the horizontal language while creating a vertical connection.
1) PARTI MODEL
2) ITERATION MODEL
3) FINAL MODEL
First, the parti model shows the horizonal language on the structure connected with vertical elements.
Second, the horizontal members become platforms for public use, and the vertical elements become voids that allows natural light to get to the bottom of the structure.
Third, the public spaces are connected through stairs, which was represented as a diagonal member on the parti model.
STREET (10TH AVE)
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SCALE: 1/8” = 1’ - 0”
LENIN MELENDEZ
30'-0"
The circulation through the horizontal spaces creates a slow transition from the highline to the ground floor, providing a similar experience as to walk along The Higline.
PHOTO MONTAGE
FROMPLATFORM TO CAFE
FROM CAFE TO PLATFORM
FORM HIGHLINE TO STAIRS
FORM STREET TO STAIRS
MUSEUM OF CULTURE 01
LOCATION
120 Concord St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
SUMMARY
The goal is to design a museum of culture located in Dumbo, Brooklyn. This museum focuses on video game culture and explores how video games have influenced society and culture. It delves into the intersection of video games with various fields such as education, art, architecture, music, and more.
The process of creating and developing the building is grounded in the concept of the disconnection of the world and at the same time a connection to a virtual world through videogames. These serve as guides in shaping the evolution of spaces, circulation, and the overall structure of the building.
First parti model developed with the concept of connection and disconnection in mind, disconnecting the structure from the ground and simultaneously creating aerial connections.
The second model shows plannar elements that are different from each other, but when all of them are connected through the linear elements, a network is created.
This represents how players around the worl create a bridge between generational and cultural gaps.
SOLAR STUDY
The solar analysis is conducted to understand how much natural light the project will get and how to regulate it.
This model cretes a separation of the massing representing a disconnection and creating a space where the sun would reach only during a few hours.
SHADOW STUDY
The shadow study is conducted to know how the building’s shadow will interfere with the surounding areas of the site.
Exhibit areasa are separated from the building and the ground floor, creating shadow for the lower floors.
Disconnect the exhibit areas from the rest of the building, blocking the on the enbtire building with just one face.
1) 100’ x 100’ site previously analyzied.
2) Square mass as a pixel
3) Disconnect the mass from the ground
4) Distribute programs along the mass.
5) Disconnect the programs from the top.
6) Disconnected building from the ground, but connected within.
SECTION A
LEGEND
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LEGEND
LENIN MELENDEZ
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
LENIN MELENDEZ
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
FLOOR PLANS
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
LENIN MELENDEZ
ARCH2412
PROF. JIEUN YANG
OUTDOOR EXHIBIT
THIRD FLOOR
MUSEUM SHOP
RESTROOMS
CHAPEL
FOURTH FLOOR
VIDEO GAMES MUSEUM
LENIN MELENDEZ
ARCH2412
PROF. JIEUN YANG
SMALL EXHIBIT 1 & 2
FIFTH FLOOR
RESTROOMS
LARGE EXHIBIT 1
RESTROOMS
ST
FIFTH FLOOR
CHAPEL ST
CHAPEL
PROGRAMMING
ADAPTIVE REUSE 03
LOCATION
910 Hunts Point Ave, Bronx, NY 1074
SUMMARY
Inspired by the history of the previous train station and the street art that surounds the area.
The objective of the project is to use the exisiting train station and converti it into a space where people can interact with each other and the site as well, the interior walls sprovide a blank canvas for users.
The hostel is developed on the rest of the site, inspired by the exixsting building, and conserving the escense of materials, the new building is a transition into a modern building.
SOLAR ANALYSIS
The solar analysis is important to understand how the sun will impact the natural illumination of the hostel and the open areas.
Sunset - 20:31
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUN PATH
SPRING EQUINOX SUN PATH
FALL EQUINOX SUN PATH
WINTER SOLSTICE SUN PATH
Sunset - 19:07
Sunset - 18:52
- 06:59
- 06:43
Culmination - 12:57
Sunset - 16:31
Culmination - 13:02
Culmination - 12:48
Culmination - 11:54
- 7:16
ART CENTERS AND GALLERIES
There are not enough spaces where people can create art around the site.
10 MINUTES WALK AREA
ART CENTERS
The purpose of the new building is to provide a new space for art, galleries, where people can create street art, and have enough natural light as well.
ART CENTERS
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
PROGRAMMING
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
SECONDARY PROGRAM
TRAIN STATION
LOBBY BAR/CAFÉ
LOBBY/RECEPTION
ADMIN. SUITE
PUBLIC AREA
SHARED AREA
PRIVATE AREA
WOULD BE NICE
SHOULD MUST
TRASH ROOM
LAUNDRY KITCHEN
STORAGE
HOUSEKEEPING
FITNESS CENTER
SHARED ROOMS
PRIVATE ROOMS
W.C.
J.R.
SPACES IN TERM OF SCALE
COLLAGE AND CONCEPT MODEL
This collage and concept model shows the historic transition from an old train station to a building that have had different uses, and to finall be a new train station in the future.
ITERATIONS
ITERATION 1
ITERATION 2
ITERATION 3
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS
SHIFT AND EXPAND
TRANSITION TO NEW BUILDING
DORMS
AND RESTROOMS
PROGRAMS PLACED IN SITE
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS
CUT THROUGH THE PROGRAMS
DORMS
VIEWS TO SECONDARY PROGRAM
B.O.H. AND
RESTROOMS
BEFORE AFTER
TRANSITION TO NEW ROOF
RESULT
THE HOSTEL
FLOOR PLAN - GROUND FLOOR
PUBLIC AREAS
SHARED AREAS
PRIVATE AREAS
HUNTS POINT AVE
GARRISON AVE
FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR
PUBLIC AREAS
SHARED AREAS
PRIVATE AREAS
OPEN BELLOW SECTION A SECTION B
BEDS ROOM
BEDS ROOM
RESTAURANT 8 BEDS ROOM
GARRISON AVE
SINGLE BEDROOM LAYOUT
PHOTO MONTAGE
ART AREA
SPECIAL PROGRAM
