Coverpage 1) use some good graphic or sketch here that encapsulates your concept
A0 series
General Description: sheet index / location / building data / code data / site analysis
Products: (1) Context plan, (?) code diagrams, (1) rendered site plan
1) Index is just a sheet list.
2) RENDERED site plan with context / neighborhood relationships- show circulation paths, service drives, etc.
3) Place a table in here of what your program is with areas and how that adds up to be less than the allowed square footage for the site.
4) Tying in with item 2 above, list the applicable planning code data.
5) List the California Building Code occupancies that are in your building and show your maximum area calculation. Indicate on your code diagrams.
6) Code diagrams show how people exit the building.
A1 series
General Description: concept / design process
Products: (2 min.) perspectives / (2 min.) model photos / materials
1) Should be self-explanatory. Try to demonstrate the iterative process through the semester. Sketches, models, mappings, skin studies etc.
2) If you have specifications or scans of materials, they could go here. Can also tie into elevations.
A2 series
General Description: building plans
Products: (?) ALL relevant plans
1) These are simply enough, plans. Exiting diagrams may go here or in the A0 series.
2) Show program adjacencies- structural grid (dimensioned)- vertical circulation cores, MEP cores.
A3 series
General Description: building elevations / building sections
Products: (2 min.) building elevations from Larkin and Golden Gate, (2 min.) Site/ Building Section from East-West and from North-South
1) NOTATE and RENDER materials used on elevations. Show shadows for depth.
2) Situating your proposed building in elevation within the context will be helpful.
3) Make sure you add elevation tags to the elevations and sections
A4 series
General Description: wall sections / details
Products: (2 min.) wall sections, (2. min) enlarged details from wall sections
1) Wall sections at a minimum scale of ¾” up to 1-1/2”. Add humans for scale in sections.
2) Enlarged details are a minimum of 1-1/2”. Make sure these are tagged in the appropriate wall sections.
3) Dimension and notate materials!!!
A5 series
General Description: building systems / sustainable aspects
Products: (2 min.) axonometric diagram(s) and/or wall section(s)
1) Use axonometric or perspectival sections to describe your conceptual environmental systems (similar to sketches of Sean Timmons).
2) How does the mechanical system actually work? Is it passively ventilated? If so, how does the air flow through the building?
3) Do you have a green roof? Is it a cool roof?
4) What kind of technologies are you employing as far as power generation? How about solar gain control, glare control and day-lighting? In short, how does the building respond to its context?
5) You can use the same drawings from your A3 and A4 series as backgrounds to show building systems / sustainable aspects.
Model
General Description: Self-explanatory
Products: DETAILED physical model that fits into the site context model built by the class.
Remember, in general, you need to think about which method (drawing, model, photo, etc.) illustrates what you are trying to convey the best. Do not take the above as a list to check off. All the above must SUPPORT your concept. Make appropriate decisions. For those who are laying out presentation boards (ambitious!), always remember that how you present material is also part of your design. Make sure you tie in your boards so they “flow” together and may reinforce your concept or ideas. For those who plan to pin-up the booklet as presentation, make sure it is PRESENTATION QUALITY!!! Legibility is key!!!
For titleblocks on the booklet, make sure you have the following information:
- name of project with address and location
- logo?
- Name (you’re the designer…)
- North arrow
- Scale of drawing for that sheet (if varies, then also notate under the drawings)
- Title of sheet (ie: Ground Level Plan)
- Sheet Number
- Note: The titleblock is not required on the coverpage. That sheet should be graphical with the name of the project and your own name.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Code Basics
Here is the explanatory code sheet that we previously discussed. Please read and follow the directions. If you have questions please, email me.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Nice Site Analysis Diagram
This diagram shows that multilayering of information that I've been discussing. It is datarich without being needlessly complex.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Midterm Critique Format on Friday
Class,
I've reserved the long wall on the right all the way at the end of the nave. I think that six of you should be able to pinup at the same time. We will have two reviewing teams of three persons. Everyone will have a maximum of 25 minutes for their critique.
We think that there will be enough room for (6)people to pinup at the same time. Plus, we'd like it if all the supporting documentation was up as well before 3PM so that the jurors can be walked through it. If Matt and Nathan could organize the pinup of that material, that would be great.
The first three should pin up in order so that the next can start pinning up while the critiques are proceeding.
Here is the order-
Group A
1. Dolly Totes
2. Franco Lau
3. David Rodriguez
4. Blake Altschuler
5. Tasha Dalmas
6. Nathan Owdom
Group B
1. Kevin Hsu
2. Socorro Vargas
3. Grayson Holden
4. Jessica Kleinman
5. Luis Robles
6. Megan Carter
7. Matt Smith
I've reserved the long wall on the right all the way at the end of the nave. I think that six of you should be able to pinup at the same time. We will have two reviewing teams of three persons. Everyone will have a maximum of 25 minutes for their critique.
We think that there will be enough room for (6)people to pinup at the same time. Plus, we'd like it if all the supporting documentation was up as well before 3PM so that the jurors can be walked through it. If Matt and Nathan could organize the pinup of that material, that would be great.
The first three should pin up in order so that the next can start pinning up while the critiques are proceeding.
Here is the order-
Group A
1. Dolly Totes
2. Franco Lau
3. David Rodriguez
4. Blake Altschuler
5. Tasha Dalmas
6. Nathan Owdom
Group B
1. Kevin Hsu
2. Socorro Vargas
3. Grayson Holden
4. Jessica Kleinman
5. Luis Robles
6. Megan Carter
7. Matt Smith
Friday, March 2, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Typical Code Analysis Sheet
Here is an example of a code analysis sheet. Unfortunately or fortunately, it is not a very complex set of occupancies. We'll discuss this in today's class in more detail.
Friday, February 16, 2007
SF Planning Code: Projections Over the Property Line
So, some astute people have asked overhanging the property line. Others have not and just went ahead and did it. Well, here is the skinny from the SF Planning code. You must conform to the code.
As a side note keep in mind that SF clearly allows conditioned space to do this, just to promote the bay window tradition. In most cities the proerty line is fairly inviolate. With these rules, you will clearly not be able to project anymore than 3'-0" maximum.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Decided to post this link after all
http://tenderloin.net/
Ok, before you click on this link, I don't find any of the content on this site particularly funny. However, this is one person's perception of the tenderloin neighborhood. Needless to say, a very cynical one. The poor attempt at humor and the gratuitous shock content stand as one person's (or group of people) method of dealing with a difficult reality.
Ok, before you click on this link, I don't find any of the content on this site particularly funny. However, this is one person's perception of the tenderloin neighborhood. Needless to say, a very cynical one. The poor attempt at humor and the gratuitous shock content stand as one person's (or group of people) method of dealing with a difficult reality.
things to think about when designing
1) Shape and Shadow: Massing and orientation decisions that involve function, daylight, and structural considerations.
2) How the Building Breathes: Natural ventilation and passive heating and cooling.
3) Site Opportunities: Where to locate the building on the property, and how it will relate to its immediate context.
4) Comfort System: With heating and cooling loads largely determined, the team can get into systems design.
5) Envelope: Types of walls and location of windows,
6) Materials: What will the various surfaces be made of?
7) Lighting Design: Look at both daylighting and electrical lighting throughout.
8) Quality Assurance: Review the building as a system.
2) How the Building Breathes: Natural ventilation and passive heating and cooling.
3) Site Opportunities: Where to locate the building on the property, and how it will relate to its immediate context.
4) Comfort System: With heating and cooling loads largely determined, the team can get into systems design.
5) Envelope: Types of walls and location of windows,
6) Materials: What will the various surfaces be made of?
7) Lighting Design: Look at both daylighting and electrical lighting throughout.
8) Quality Assurance: Review the building as a system.
Monday, February 12, 2007
small group pin-ups
Please be punctual. We're going to try to stick to this schedule so we don't go over.
3:00-3:15 first group start pinning up
3:15-3:30 Socorro
3:30-3:45 Nathan
3:45-4:00 Kevin
4:00-4:15 Jessica
4:15-4:30 Franco
4:30-4:45 next group start pinning up
4:45-5:00 Matt
5:00-5:15 Dolly
5:15-5:30 Grayson
5:30-5:45 Luis
5:45-5:00 next group start pinning up
6:00-6:15 Blake
6:15-6:30 Megan
6:30-6:45 David
6:45-7:00 Tasha
3:00-3:15 first group start pinning up
3:15-3:30 Socorro
3:30-3:45 Nathan
3:45-4:00 Kevin
4:00-4:15 Jessica
4:15-4:30 Franco
4:30-4:45 next group start pinning up
4:45-5:00 Matt
5:00-5:15 Dolly
5:15-5:30 Grayson
5:30-5:45 Luis
5:45-5:00 next group start pinning up
6:00-6:15 Blake
6:15-6:30 Megan
6:30-6:45 David
6:45-7:00 Tasha
Sunday, February 11, 2007
site image dvd on common wall
almost 2Gs of images... needless to say, we covered this area pretty well.
come and get your site photos!!
come and get your site photos!!
Friday, February 9, 2007
a slight breather from the avalanche of posted requirement...
Herzog & deMeuron: Dominus Winery
... entry approach
... porous for natural cooling
... entry approach
... gabion wall system
... porous for natural cooling
... entry to cellar
... detail between glass and concrete floor
Thursday, February 8, 2007
MID-TERM REQUIREMENTS
Concept:
A written statement (in a few sentences) that explains the main concept of your project. This should be supplemented with references, sketches, or any other supportive material that may be applicable. Please also provide your Square Footage Calculation Analysis.
Drawings:
(1) Context plan 1/32”=1’-0”
(1) Rendered Site plan 1/16” =1’-0”
- rendered with context / neighborhood relationships
- show circulation paths, service drives, etc.
(?) Relevant Plans 1/8”=1’-0”
- show program adjacencies
- structural grid
- vertical circulation cores, MEP cores
(2) Site/ Building Section 1/8”=1’-0”
- from East-West and from North-South
- show diagrammatic sections/axons/perspectival sections
of conceptual environmental systems
(similar to sketches of Sean Timmons)
(2) Rendered Building Elevations 1/8”=1’-0”
- from Golden Gate and Larkin Street
- notate and render materials used
- show shadows for depth
(1) Relevant Wall Section 1/2”=1’-0”
- notation of materials
- scale of users
- environmental concepts (solar shading/ventilation, etc.)
(min 2) Relevant Rendered Perspective
- interior and exterior
Program Analysis Diagrams
- 2-D or 3-D
Models:
1:20 Conceptual Model
- should be detailed enough to convey concept
A written statement (in a few sentences) that explains the main concept of your project. This should be supplemented with references, sketches, or any other supportive material that may be applicable. Please also provide your Square Footage Calculation Analysis.
Drawings:
(1) Context plan 1/32”=1’-0”
(1) Rendered Site plan 1/16” =1’-0”
- rendered with context / neighborhood relationships
- show circulation paths, service drives, etc.
(?) Relevant Plans 1/8”=1’-0”
- show program adjacencies
- structural grid
- vertical circulation cores, MEP cores
(2) Site/ Building Section 1/8”=1’-0”
- from East-West and from North-South
- show diagrammatic sections/axons/perspectival sections
of conceptual environmental systems
(similar to sketches of Sean Timmons)
(2) Rendered Building Elevations 1/8”=1’-0”
- from Golden Gate and Larkin Street
- notate and render materials used
- show shadows for depth
(1) Relevant Wall Section 1/2”=1’-0”
- notation of materials
- scale of users
- environmental concepts (solar shading/ventilation, etc.)
(min 2) Relevant Rendered Perspective
- interior and exterior
Program Analysis Diagrams
- 2-D or 3-D
Models:
1:20 Conceptual Model
- should be detailed enough to convey concept
site model work weekend
The site model is slowly coming together. We understand that this weekend, the class as a whole, will participate in the construction of the site base. This hopefully will be completed by Monday in order for you all to be able to focus on your individual schemes. Good luck.
for friday, february 9th class
All,
There were some frequent and common comments from Aimee and I while going through individual desk crits on Wednesday, such as the absence of site context and/or focusing too much on details.
To better facilitate the desk crit on Friday, please have the following ready for review:
1) Concept statement and diagrams
· Attempt to have a succinct statement of your overall objective for the Y. So don’t forget who is using, and how they are using the Y!
· Diagrams/Sketches supporting the above (most of you have this already)
2) Program confirmation
· This does not have to be hard numbers with all the square footage accounted for.
· It should, however, be a program list that supports the concept statement.
3) Site context sketches
· The neighborhood is a rich context, so take advantage of it! SHOW us how the concept draws and gives back to the community.
· Show which program elements engage the street, the residential blocks, the federal offices, etc.
4) Environmental Strategy
· Sean gave a plethora of choices to reinforce your concept. Select a few strategies that seem pertinent to the concept.
5) Plans AND Sections (the font is bigger because it’s important)
· Develop plans and sections simultaneously. Plans should inform sections, and vice versa. Sketch out in perspective the moments that seem vital to your concept.
· Both should illustrate how programmatic adjacencies and stacks speak to your CONCEPT, while incorporating the site context and environmental strategy.
***All the above should be printed out on 11x17. Materials shown on the monitor should only be supporting, not the main.
There were some frequent and common comments from Aimee and I while going through individual desk crits on Wednesday, such as the absence of site context and/or focusing too much on details.
To better facilitate the desk crit on Friday, please have the following ready for review:
1) Concept statement and diagrams
· Attempt to have a succinct statement of your overall objective for the Y. So don’t forget who is using, and how they are using the Y!
· Diagrams/Sketches supporting the above (most of you have this already)
2) Program confirmation
· This does not have to be hard numbers with all the square footage accounted for.
· It should, however, be a program list that supports the concept statement.
3) Site context sketches
· The neighborhood is a rich context, so take advantage of it! SHOW us how the concept draws and gives back to the community.
· Show which program elements engage the street, the residential blocks, the federal offices, etc.
4) Environmental Strategy
· Sean gave a plethora of choices to reinforce your concept. Select a few strategies that seem pertinent to the concept.
5) Plans AND Sections (the font is bigger because it’s important)
· Develop plans and sections simultaneously. Plans should inform sections, and vice versa. Sketch out in perspective the moments that seem vital to your concept.
· Both should illustrate how programmatic adjacencies and stacks speak to your CONCEPT, while incorporating the site context and environmental strategy.
***All the above should be printed out on 11x17. Materials shown on the monitor should only be supporting, not the main.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
2/6/07 sean timmons visiting class
Tomorrow Sean Timmons will be in class to discuss new thinking with regards to MPE systems. Please try to maximize your interaction with him and his colleague. This is a great time to gain as much information as possible to strategize systems design within your buildings. The school will be offering a group of engineers to meet with at the midterms time but, this interaction could give you a lot of ideas and some momentum towards that midterm review. Please take advantage of this. Thanks.
site model update
looks like we are about halfway done with laser cutting the chip board. we'll need two, maybe three more sessions to get it done. Megan has one scheduled for tomorrow (wednesday), luis has one on friday (pin-up?) and I have one on saturday if we can't get another before then. We should have the base done this weekend.
Basswood may get here by friday. WHOA..could we get this thing knocked out by the end of the weekend?
Basswood may get here by friday. WHOA..could we get this thing knocked out by the end of the weekend?
$$$$
I'm going to be collecting $16 from everyone for the site model. The sooner I get this from each of you, the better.
Thanks!
-Jessica
Thanks!
-Jessica
Friday, February 2, 2007
02.02 Studio Agenda
Let's meet at the open area near lecture hall (where we had our initial site analysis presentation).
We will begin with a quick 30 minute presentation and discussion on materiality, using Steven Holl's St. Ignatius Chapel as case study.
We will then follow with small group crits of your individual concept-program-narrative. There will be 4 teams, starting with:
Since we have quite a bit to cover, and I like to respect everyone's time (especially Friday), each person will have approximately 15 minutes to present and discuss.
Hakee
We will begin with a quick 30 minute presentation and discussion on materiality, using Steven Holl's St. Ignatius Chapel as case study.
We will then follow with small group crits of your individual concept-program-narrative. There will be 4 teams, starting with:
- Jessica, Tasha, Kevin (please have your material pinned up before studio begins)
- Blake, Franco, Nathan, Luis
- Dolly, Matt, David
- Grayson, Megan, Socorro
Since we have quite a bit to cover, and I like to respect everyone's time (especially Friday), each person will have approximately 15 minutes to present and discuss.
Hakee
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Mapping diagrams
I thought I would post some inspirational mappings that I found compelling. Please try for qualities that are visually consistant, data rich, and meaningful.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
uploaded items
uploaded texture images, panoramic images and GG/Larkin image sequence movie to the gmail box. i'll post the complete folder of site images very soon...
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
wednesday class
for those who were not there at the end of class on monday,
please be prepared for desk crits on assignment two. you should have selected your program along with a conceptual idea. these could be conveyed through diagrams, drawings, sketch models, etc. see you all tomorrow.
oh, and here is a link to some good examples of information analysis and interpretation.
http://knowlton.osu.edu/ksa-new/_student/
please be prepared for desk crits on assignment two. you should have selected your program along with a conceptual idea. these could be conveyed through diagrams, drawings, sketch models, etc. see you all tomorrow.
oh, and here is a link to some good examples of information analysis and interpretation.
http://knowlton.osu.edu/ksa-new/_student/
Monday, January 29, 2007
Posting to the Wiki
When posting to the Wiki, please use "pdf" format for "ai" files and "jpg" format for image files.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
2d information PLEASE!!!!
could the 2d team PLEASE post some sort of 2d file of the site, so we can start doing some parti/programmatic thinking with actual context?
this is a critical component and i know a lot of us need it asap!
this is a critical component and i know a lot of us need it asap!
Friday, January 26, 2007
assignment two
Program Development – Generative Idea
The first week we focused on understanding the client initiatives, contextual surveys of site, and an introduction to planning analysis.
Your next assignment is the development of the program relative to your initial concept(s). Rather than applying your ideas to a conventional prescriptive program with a set of determined spaces and associated areas, you will have the opportunity to develop your own program based on three simple factors:
1) Interpretation of YMCA’s and Carmela Gold’s objectives within the community context and membership demographics.
2) Selected or all programs stated in the course description, PLUS your programmatic additions in terms of,
3) Your generative concept
Besides the site constraints already covered, we will also introduce a few programming constraints to consider, such as the maximum building of 50,000 GSF (Gross Square Feet), base infrastructure considerations (structure, circulation/egress, and MEP), and the net-to-gross ratios.
We will have desk-crits on Monday, 01.29
The objective is for you to clearly speak to and illustrate a cognisant concept, and to begin the process of threading the numerous gravities together.
The first week we focused on understanding the client initiatives, contextual surveys of site, and an introduction to planning analysis.
Your next assignment is the development of the program relative to your initial concept(s). Rather than applying your ideas to a conventional prescriptive program with a set of determined spaces and associated areas, you will have the opportunity to develop your own program based on three simple factors:
1) Interpretation of YMCA’s and Carmela Gold’s objectives within the community context and membership demographics.
2) Selected or all programs stated in the course description, PLUS your programmatic additions in terms of,
3) Your generative concept
Besides the site constraints already covered, we will also introduce a few programming constraints to consider, such as the maximum building of 50,000 GSF (Gross Square Feet), base infrastructure considerations (structure, circulation/egress, and MEP), and the net-to-gross ratios.
We will have desk-crits on Monday, 01.29
The objective is for you to clearly speak to and illustrate a cognisant concept, and to begin the process of threading the numerous gravities together.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
RC-4 guidelines
Here are the guidelines for the RC-4 District designation. They will give you basic allowed usages, setbacks, FAR(Density), and other requirements. As previously stated, your parking requirements will be furfilled by the use of legal agreement allowing access to parking in the adjacent parking structure being constructed by Hastings College of Law.
The stated building limit in the RC-4 Requirements is overruled by the Bulk/Height Chart. It is 80 ft.
site zoning controls
Following up on yesterday's lecture about zoning controls, the history and background of Planning Departments, and the future of urban planning in California, I'm posting the various appropriate charts to the site. Above, you will see the Zoning Chart for District 2 - our district. From this our site is zoned RC-4.
parcel map
can someone please scan and post the parcel map on the blog? also, please have your site studies pinned up downstairs at the beginning of class. thanks.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
site and housing component?
i'm in favor of following the program of the actual new Y (without the housing component). i think there is a lot of richness and complexity to the other components of the program, so it won't be lacking.
moreover, i think that recognizing the social complexities of the block, particularly the issue of homelessness, will be important in how we design transitions from street to building - maybe we can dicuss this further?
-j
moreover, i think that recognizing the social complexities of the block, particularly the issue of homelessness, will be important in how we design transitions from street to building - maybe we can dicuss this further?
-j
Monday, January 22, 2007
historical reference
i found a great book at the sf public library called "San Francisco Y.M.C.A. - One hundred years."
i've scanned the most relevant/interesting pictures and have compiled a pdf at:
https://people.cca.edu/jkleinman/sfymcabook.pdf
and it is also now at:
http://jessfine.com/sfymcabook.pdf
if you want individual jpgs, or want to peruse the book, just let me know.
-j
i've scanned the most relevant/interesting pictures and have compiled a pdf at:
https://people.cca.edu/jkleinman/sfymcabook.pdf
and it is also now at:
http://jessfine.com/sfymcabook.pdf
if you want individual jpgs, or want to peruse the book, just let me know.
-j
Sunday, January 21, 2007
tenderloin neighborhood profile
Check out this report compiled in 2004 on the Tenderloin's demographics, land use and economics. Click on the link below:
www.andnet.org/communityplanning/TenderloinFullReport.pdf
www.andnet.org/communityplanning/TenderloinFullReport.pdf
Friday, January 19, 2007
assignment one
Site Analysis Assignment
You will roughly divide up into teams to tackle the site research. Within the first week, please thoroughly research the site and have the products ready for use by the entire class by the end of the second week at the latest.
Areas to be analyzed include:
2D site documentation, all planometric information into CAD with appropriate topography. Please have two site sections including the adjacent block in either direction. Four people. FRANCO, SOCORRO, KEVIN, LUIS
Site model. This base will use the prior information to generate a site model capable of use for all the class models. This model should include at least one block in each direction within reason. Base material should be bass wood.
3D site documentation will use the latter information to generate a model including at least one block in each direction. Four people. DOLLY, BLAKE, TASHA, DAVID
Site photography and annotation. This group will do the panoramas of the street context for at least a block in each direction along two streets. In addition, you will need to prepare a report on the history and relevant context of the site as well as a full planning code review. Three people. NATHAN, GRAYSON, MATT
Typology research. This team will provide full analysis of the building type(s) and various precedents. They should also be able to inform the rest of the class as to various planometric requirements and adjacency requirements of elements within the program. Two people. JESSICA, MEGAN
You will roughly divide up into teams to tackle the site research. Within the first week, please thoroughly research the site and have the products ready for use by the entire class by the end of the second week at the latest.
Areas to be analyzed include:
2D site documentation, all planometric information into CAD with appropriate topography. Please have two site sections including the adjacent block in either direction. Four people. FRANCO, SOCORRO, KEVIN, LUIS
Site model. This base will use the prior information to generate a site model capable of use for all the class models. This model should include at least one block in each direction within reason. Base material should be bass wood.
3D site documentation will use the latter information to generate a model including at least one block in each direction. Four people. DOLLY, BLAKE, TASHA, DAVID
Site photography and annotation. This group will do the panoramas of the street context for at least a block in each direction along two streets. In addition, you will need to prepare a report on the history and relevant context of the site as well as a full planning code review. Three people. NATHAN, GRAYSON, MATT
Typology research. This team will provide full analysis of the building type(s) and various precedents. They should also be able to inform the rest of the class as to various planometric requirements and adjacency requirements of elements within the program. Two people. JESSICA, MEGAN
course description
ProjectOur term project this semester will be the design of a new YMCA on Golden Gate Avenue. The current location of Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, has been open daily at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue and Leavenworth Street since Thanksgiving Day, 1910. In his remarks while laying the cornerstone for the Central YMCA on October 5, 1909, United States President William Howard Taft called the YMCA a "Character Factory," as it shaped the spirit, mind, and body of men and boys in San Francisco. The Central YMCA is currently planning a new home directly across the street from their current location. This will be the site upon which we will plan.
This very urban site mediates between the districts of Hayes Valley and Civic Center to the West and South and the Tenderloin and Polk Gulch to the North and East. Directly, adjacent is U.C. Hastings School of Law, which has an agreement with the YMCA to provide services for their students and staff. This population mixes with the other extremely diverse constituencies that make up the users of the Central YMCA.
The Central YMCA offers programs in health and fitness, education, community-building, leadership development, volunteerism, and wellness. Facilities include an indoor pool, a European-style budget hotel, and a cafe which offers nutritious and economical meals to members and guests. To the extent made possible by generous donors, financial assistance is available to many members. YMCA staff typically serve as volunteers on various community boards, community enrichment programs and are advocates for legislation and positive social change.
As a CBD studio, a parallel emphasis will be on the integration of the programmatic richness, material assembly, and pragmatic regulations.
Students will be required to investigate and demonstrate how their architectural design and tectonics can continue to enhance the YMCA’s goal of providing balance and well being for the community and individual spirit, mind, and body. Engagement of the urban context and mediation of environmental factors through sustainable design will be emphasized. Concepts will evolve into a Comprehensive Building Design Report integrating detailed structural, environmental, and building envelope systems.
Abstract
“The future of Architecture is in the City.” Massimiliano Fuksas
“I am excited by the idea that sculpture creates space, that shapes intended for this purpose, properly scaled in a space, actually create a greater space. There is a difference between actual cubic feet of space and the additional space that the imagination supplies. One is measure, the other an awareness of the void – of our existence in this passing world.” Isamu Noguchi
“The drawing is a lens that reveals otherwise imperceptible aspects; it’s a method for understanding how things can change and evolve and serve, not for crystallizing a form in a definitive way, but to demonstrate the possibilities of what it can become.” Zaha Hadid
Place
Much like the Internet, the City, and indeed society, we’ve come to understand is a living, biological network that is constantly in change. It is a system, much like other systems, that is constantly evolving-a complex adaptive system.
Within this ever shifting reality, we as Architects are challenging with defining ‘place.’ Many assert that the definition of space in the physical denotes a definition within the mental. Does this limit the objects possibilities or increase them?
Making
Do we draw to define what we already know or do we draw to define its realm of possibilities? There is the realm of drawing and the realm of building. If I say this is a drawing of a building, could I not also say that this is a building of a drawing?
Tectonics
The traditional use of materials examined primarily ‘first cost’ as it’s definition of value. With the significant degradation of the earth’s environment, many have come to question that definition of ‘value.’ New modes of thought have engendered a biomimetic or recombinant approach to materials.
We will examine these questions and issues within the context of the making of a project.
Readings
Jorge Luis Borge, The Library of Babel & The Garden of Forking Paths, Ficciones
Hakim Bey, The Temporary Autonomous Zone, Ontological Anarchy, Poetic Terrorism Victoria Ballard Bell, Materials For Design
Kenneth Frampton, Studies in Tectonic Culture
Herman Hertzberger, Space and the Architect
Janine Benyus, Biomimicry
Edward Ford, The Details of Modern Architecture
Bruce Mau, Massive Change, http://www.massivechange.com/
Read the Energy, Movement, Urbanization, & Wealth and Politics sections.
Blaine Brownell, Transmaterial, http://transstudio.com/
Mike Davis, City of Quartz
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Program
Coed Gymnasium
Women’s Gymnasium
Massage Rooms
Racquetball Courts
Indoor Track
Locker Rooms w/Sauna and Steam Rooms
Indoor 25M sized pool
Senior Center
Full service Café/Restaurant
Community Meeting Rooms
Administrative Offices
Hostel Rooms
Rooftop Garden
Products (meant as a framework-TBD)
Conceptual Model(s)
Building Model
Site Plan
Site Sections, minimum of two
Plans, each level
Wallsections, minimum of two
Reference Building List
The Chapel of St. Ignatius by Steven Holl
http://www.seattleu.edu/chapel/
Integration of design intent and construction material methodology
Tilt up concrete / Light / Beeswax / Site context
Dominus Winery by Herzog and de Meuron
http://www.floornature.com/articoli/articolo.php/id12/sez3/en#
Material construction adaptation of modular gabions
Depth of breathable skin / Light / Environmental control / local
Salk Institute by Louis I. Kahn
The Neuroscience Institute by Tod Williams + Billie Tsien
Environment / material to spatial placement
Samual Mockbee/Rural Studio
San Francisco GSA Federal Building plaza, 450 Golden Gate Ave.
Coed Gymnasium
Women’s Gymnasium
Massage Rooms
Racquetball Courts
Indoor Track
Locker Rooms w/Sauna and Steam Rooms
Indoor 25M sized pool
Senior Center
Full service Café/Restaurant
Community Meeting Rooms
Administrative Offices
Hostel Rooms
Rooftop Garden
Products (meant as a framework-TBD)
Conceptual Model(s)
Building Model
Site Plan
Site Sections, minimum of two
Plans, each level
Wallsections, minimum of two
Reference Building List
The Chapel of St. Ignatius by Steven Holl
http://www.seattleu.edu/chapel/
Integration of design intent and construction material methodology
Tilt up concrete / Light / Beeswax / Site context
Dominus Winery by Herzog and de Meuron
http://www.floornature.com/articoli/articolo.php/id12/sez3/en#
Material construction adaptation of modular gabions
Depth of breathable skin / Light / Environmental control / local
Salk Institute by Louis I. Kahn
The Neuroscience Institute by Tod Williams + Billie Tsien
Environment / material to spatial placement
Samual Mockbee/Rural Studio
San Francisco GSA Federal Building plaza, 450 Golden Gate Ave.
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Attendance Policy
Studio Schedule:
Attendance in studio classes from 3pm to 7pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is mandatory. Any course deviation from this schedule must be approved by the Coordinator of Advanced Studies and will be announced during the lottery presentations at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to remain working in studio for the full duration of the class; do not arrive late or leave early. In addition, we strongly encourage you to work in studio. This is essential to developing a studio culture in which you can learn from one another.
Instructor Schedule:
6-credit studios require a total of 12 hours instructor contact time. 3-credit studios require a total of 6 hours. Typically in team taught courses, each instructor will be in studio two of the three studio meeting days each week.
In general, two instructors will be in each studio class, when we will have pin-ups, reading seminars, and reviews. All instructors will be present the first week and during mid and final reviews.
Absences:
A student will be asked to withdraw or will receive a failing grade for the course for three unexcused absences. The instructors must be notified in advance of excused absences. Excused absences are as follows:
- Personal illness --please notify the instructor within one week after the period of illness; verification may be required.
- Serious illness or death of a member of the student's immediate family --please notify the instructor within one week after the funeral or period of illness; verification may be required.
- Official College trips --notice must be given prior to the event or no later than one week after the event; verification may be required.
- Major religious holidays - a student must notify the instructor in writing of these dates; please submit to the instructor no later that the last day for adding class.
Etiquette:
All cell phones and beepers are to be turned off during class meeting hours.
Statement on Collaboration & Professional Ethics:
The studio system for architectural education at CCA strives to create a laboratory for exploration and the vibrant exchange of ideas. In its best form, the studio creates a collaborative community in which we learn from and propel each other forward. We value and promote this.
The formal presentation of student work, particularly at the end of each semester, is an important component of this collaborative ideal in that it inspires dialog within the school and the architectural community beyond. It also serves, however, as an opportunity for reflection on the development of a student’s education and architectural production. In order for this process to be useful, the presentation of work should offer an accurate reflection of a student’s own educational progress. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to present his or her work in a way that allows for a precise and useful critique.
In this light, we would like to encourage students to acknowledge of the extent of collaborative efforts in their presentations. Similarly, we expect that students understand that, for example, financial compensation in exchange for help with presentations goes beyond the ideal of the collaborative community, creating a model more appropriate to professional endeavors. We encourage all students to think carefully about the goals of their CCA education and to act with respect towards the collaborative community we are attempting to foster.
Plagiarism of the work of others will result in automatic failure.
Evaluation:
Your performance will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- substantial new work prepared for each class meeting;
- sustained and thoughtful response to criticism;
- ability to develop a clear and workable idea and move it forward in a coherent and inspired manner;
- sustained quality of work from beginning to end of exercise;
- completeness of work at each class meeting, pin-up, and review;
- success of collaboration in joint/group projects; constructive class participation;
- attendance and promptness, ability to meet deadlines;
- and, significant progress over the semester within your own frame of reference. Please note that criteria are process oriented: every day affects your grade.
You will receive a verbal midterm evaluation from your professor and an official CCA pass/fail midterm grade so that you are aware of your standing in the course during the semester.
Grading
Final Grades will be based upon:
- active engagement with the work of colleagues as well as with group discussions, pin-ups, & reviews;
- consistency of effort and work product throughout the semester;
- development of critical thinking exhibited through studio assignments;
- progress of architectural skills over the course of the semester;
- completion of all required studio work, including readings;
- attendance at all scheduled studio hours.
- respect for your own work, your classmates, and instructors.
Documentation:
Document digitally all of your work (computer work + all hand drawings and models) as it progresses through the semester. You are required to submit high quality scans on CD or DVD to your professors at the end of the semester. Your professor may use this documentation to publish your studio project.
Email Communication:Students are required to open a CCA email account for normal communication with their professors and CCA. Course syllabi, schedules, reminders, job postings, etc. will be via email. You will need these email accounts to access CCA computers and plotter.
Attendance in studio classes from 3pm to 7pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is mandatory. Any course deviation from this schedule must be approved by the Coordinator of Advanced Studies and will be announced during the lottery presentations at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to remain working in studio for the full duration of the class; do not arrive late or leave early. In addition, we strongly encourage you to work in studio. This is essential to developing a studio culture in which you can learn from one another.
Instructor Schedule:
6-credit studios require a total of 12 hours instructor contact time. 3-credit studios require a total of 6 hours. Typically in team taught courses, each instructor will be in studio two of the three studio meeting days each week.
In general, two instructors will be in each studio class, when we will have pin-ups, reading seminars, and reviews. All instructors will be present the first week and during mid and final reviews.
Absences:
A student will be asked to withdraw or will receive a failing grade for the course for three unexcused absences. The instructors must be notified in advance of excused absences. Excused absences are as follows:
- Personal illness --please notify the instructor within one week after the period of illness; verification may be required.
- Serious illness or death of a member of the student's immediate family --please notify the instructor within one week after the funeral or period of illness; verification may be required.
- Official College trips --notice must be given prior to the event or no later than one week after the event; verification may be required.
- Major religious holidays - a student must notify the instructor in writing of these dates; please submit to the instructor no later that the last day for adding class.
Etiquette:
All cell phones and beepers are to be turned off during class meeting hours.
Statement on Collaboration & Professional Ethics:
The studio system for architectural education at CCA strives to create a laboratory for exploration and the vibrant exchange of ideas. In its best form, the studio creates a collaborative community in which we learn from and propel each other forward. We value and promote this.
The formal presentation of student work, particularly at the end of each semester, is an important component of this collaborative ideal in that it inspires dialog within the school and the architectural community beyond. It also serves, however, as an opportunity for reflection on the development of a student’s education and architectural production. In order for this process to be useful, the presentation of work should offer an accurate reflection of a student’s own educational progress. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to present his or her work in a way that allows for a precise and useful critique.
In this light, we would like to encourage students to acknowledge of the extent of collaborative efforts in their presentations. Similarly, we expect that students understand that, for example, financial compensation in exchange for help with presentations goes beyond the ideal of the collaborative community, creating a model more appropriate to professional endeavors. We encourage all students to think carefully about the goals of their CCA education and to act with respect towards the collaborative community we are attempting to foster.
Plagiarism of the work of others will result in automatic failure.
Evaluation:
Your performance will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- substantial new work prepared for each class meeting;
- sustained and thoughtful response to criticism;
- ability to develop a clear and workable idea and move it forward in a coherent and inspired manner;
- sustained quality of work from beginning to end of exercise;
- completeness of work at each class meeting, pin-up, and review;
- success of collaboration in joint/group projects; constructive class participation;
- attendance and promptness, ability to meet deadlines;
- and, significant progress over the semester within your own frame of reference. Please note that criteria are process oriented: every day affects your grade.
You will receive a verbal midterm evaluation from your professor and an official CCA pass/fail midterm grade so that you are aware of your standing in the course during the semester.
Grading
Final Grades will be based upon:
- active engagement with the work of colleagues as well as with group discussions, pin-ups, & reviews;
- consistency of effort and work product throughout the semester;
- development of critical thinking exhibited through studio assignments;
- progress of architectural skills over the course of the semester;
- completion of all required studio work, including readings;
- attendance at all scheduled studio hours.
- respect for your own work, your classmates, and instructors.
Documentation:
Document digitally all of your work (computer work + all hand drawings and models) as it progresses through the semester. You are required to submit high quality scans on CD or DVD to your professors at the end of the semester. Your professor may use this documentation to publish your studio project.
Email Communication:Students are required to open a CCA email account for normal communication with their professors and CCA. Course syllabi, schedules, reminders, job postings, etc. will be via email. You will need these email accounts to access CCA computers and plotter.
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