Market Street - Daniella FergussonContext

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F I R S T W A R D P A R K I N G S T R U C T U R E | C H A R L O T T E , N O R T H C A R O L I N A

WEST ELEVATION WITH TOWER

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LegendLynx Blue Line

Levine Properties

Proposed First Ward Park

Proposed Parking Structure and office Building

UNCC Uptown Campus

Summary

1. Curbless Streets create a pedestrian prioritized space that can fluidly change from hosting regular traffic to being cordoned off for a block party.

2. Permanent kiosk space and large awnings balance the height of the proposed buildings and give another side to Market Street’s retail. This is important, because the light rail effectively blocks the retail’s access to the new First Ward Park.

3. Second floor local-serving commercial space provides a balcony walkway that takes advantages of the views over First Ward Park.

Program

19 x 1,450 sq. ft. Retail Bays = 27,550 sq. ft. Retail

19 x 1,450 sq. ft. Commercial Bays = 27,550 sq. ft. Commercial

10 x Permanent Kiosks at street level

Approx. 150,000 sq. ft. Boutique Hotel

Approx. 140,000 sq. ft. Office

164 Unit Double-Loaded ResidentialStudio - 48 units1 BR - 32 units2 BR - 48 units2+ BR - 36 units

Market Street Area

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Kiosks on Market Street Second Floor Commercial with view of ImaginOn and First Ward Park

The height of the buildings creates a strong sense of enclosure in First Ward Park, without dwarfing Dixie’s Tavern (shown in gray).

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Market Street - Daniella FergussonSite Plan and Elevation

Boutique Hotel

Residential over Retail

Office over Retail

Dixie’s Tavern

Office Building

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ImaginOn

Hal Marshall Site

Elevation of Hotel, Residential and Office buildings

Site Plan

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Curbless streets combined with bollards can maximise pedestrian use of the space, while slowing and controlling traffic. Paving can define the space and provide a semi-permeable surface for stormwater reduction.

Retail and Street Level Design Features

Curbless Street

Bollards

The 4 photos on the left show examples of how paving can interact with greenery on site. The center two images show seating options: a bar with stools occupies the corner of a building giving patrons a view of a bustling intersection (top); and, moveable chairs on a lawn let people congregate or look for sunny spots (bottom). The right four examples illustrate possible characteristics of the permanent market stalls. Important features include permeability by using glass or slatted wood materials and the ability to close the stall when not in use.

The design uses traditional storefront designs that can be seen in Charlotte. On the left is a typical storefront in North Davidson. The space can be divided in half, or multiple bays joined together while keeping a consistent rhythm for the facade.

On the left, Dilworth Coffee’s facade mimics this traditional storefront design, although the shop is part of a much more contemporary development.

Both designs have recessed doors and small windows on top of larger plate glass windows. Traditional storefronts invite the eye into the shop via the recessed doors and feel more at the human scale, which is important on a market-focused street.

These storefronts are in Portland, OR, and have the same principle characteristics of the traditional design seen in Charlotte.

Scale: 1” = 30’

Kiosks

Temporary Vendor Area

Wide “sidewalks” on the curbless street next to the colonnade allow the commercial activities, such as cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops to spill out into the street. The curbless streets also let trucks pull under the awning to sell produce on market days.

Hotel Lobby Access to upper floor

Condo LobbyOffice Lobby

Office Lobby

Street-Level Design Features

Retail FacadesRetail Facades in Charlotte

Legend

Existing Buildings

Proposed Buildings

Private Space

Semi-Private Space

Market Street - Daniella FergussonSection A (1/16” = 1’): Hotel and Dixie’s Tavern Street SectionSection A at 1/16” = 1’ Scale Elevation Detail

Boutique hotels tend to have smaller floorplates than their large chain counterparts. While many boutique hotels, such as 21C in Kentucky, occupy renovated historic buildings, many other hotels take a distinctly contemporary approach to facade design. The Ritz Carlton in Charlotte matches the heavy fenestration of other Uptown buildings built at the same time, such as its neighbor One Bank of America Center.

Hotel Indigo 21C Hotel

Ritz Carlton, Charlotte Radisson, Germany

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The Standard, New York

View of Market Street from Seventh Street Station

The hotel lobby catches people’s attention and brings them into Market Street. Lively outdoor patio areas animate the corner.

12’ Sidewalk + Buffer 32’ Train Right of Way 10’ Colonnade

50’ Market Street Hotel

Market Street - Daniella FergussonSection A (1/4” = 1’): Hotel and Dixie’s Tavern Street Section

Market Street - Daniella FergussonSection B (1/16” = 1’): Residential Building Street Section and Facade

Section B at 1/16” = 1’ Scale Elevation Detail

Precedents show colonnades working in conjunction with residential buildings to create strong retail areas on

Colonnades

Colonnades and Entrances

Residential Buildings with Retail

Residential Buildings with Colonnades

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Residences in Portland Residences in Vancouver

Kiosks balance the strong statement of the colonnade. The colonnade breaks for the entrance to the residential building.

Vendor kiosks can be locked up at night, plug into electricity and water services, but can also be changed over time. The kiosks activate both sides of Market Street.

12’ Sidewalk + Buffer 33’ Train Right of Way 10’ Colonnade

50’ Market Street14’ for Kiosk area

Market Street - Daniella Fergusson

Yoga

Cafe

Section B (1/4” = 1’): Residential Building Street Section and Facade

Market Street - Daniella FergussonSection C (1/16” = 1’): Office Building Street Section and Facade

Section C at 1/16” = 1’ Scale Elevation Detail

Contemporary office buildings in Charlotte employ heavily fenestrated facades with blue-green colored glass. Colonnades are a challenging typology in Charlotte; some buildings such as the Nascar Office Tower and One Bank of America Center have colonnades that are more architectural than functional.

Buildings in Charlotte also tent to have strong horizontal movement, rather than vertical movement which provides a sense of scale for pedestrians.

Offices in Charlotte

Offices and Colonnades

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Temporary Vendor Area

12’ Sidewalk + Buffer 46’ Train Right of Way 10’ Colonnade

41’ Market Street

Market Street - Daniella FergussonSection C (1/16” = 1’): Office Building Street Section and Facade