Growth
ARC1012 | Design Studio 2 | Drawing, Physical Modeling
Hybrid Rendering, human-eye level
The concept of project embarks “growth” for both building and landscape.
Firstly, for growth in building program, it was inspired from the Iroquois village layout and expansion pattern in radial manner with a starting point or spot. For the site, the starting point is referred to the garden close to archeological sites. In deterring the layout of programs, longhouse, a typical form of residence which was also used as multipurpose space by Haudenauseene people, also sparked my design.
The transition pattern of programs start from cultural/education, which links to the past of the site to ecological research development, which is close to kayanase, symbolizing the present of the site. Besides, to further unite and strengthen the complex, series of overlapped sloped roofs were introduced according to lighting condition and facilitate harvesting of rainwater for use like irrigation. In determine the façade, the layering building skin of longhouse was referenced as well and transitioned to shingle with copper finish. Not only was this made for aesthetic purposes, but also aim water shedding to maximize its use.
Second, for landscape, the flooding situation will be considered as well. Currently it’s monoculture farming which will deteriorate the soil. Make it more prone to flooding. Thus, a reforestation for the site with various tree species would be imminent. Among the native species, four were chosen including black willow, silver maple, red oak and black walnut. They were planted in different locations according to preference of moisture and daylighting. Black willow prefers water, at riverside. Silver maple grows fast, could provide canopy to visitor pathway in short amount of time. Black walnut for staff passage which spans along the north-south lot lines.
Lastly, by mentioning growth, the proposal is envisioned not as a static solution, but a chance for embracing future growth in both social and ecological perspective.
