A Comprehensive Studio Project

Kevin I Porter

University of Kansas School of Architecture Design & PlanningARCH 609 - Spring 2011

OPEN GROUND

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CONTENTSContents ...............................................................3IntroduCtIon ..........................................................5

PRE-DESIGN 7Program statement ................................................9IntervIews ............................................................10soCIal dImensIons ................................................ 11sPaCe Budget .......................................................13sPaCe Budget Breakdown......................................15eConomICs ............................................................21

SCHEMATIC DESIGN 23sIte loCatIon .......................................................25exIstIng sIte CondItIons ........................................27Program ..............................................................29Case study ..........................................................31metaPhor .............................................................33envIronmental metrICs ..........................................34arChIteCtural resPonse .......................................35Program refInement ............................................36Program alloCatIon ..............................................371st floor Plan .....................................................392nd floor Plan .....................................................41sChematIC detaIlIng ..............................................43aPPlIed sChematICs ...............................................45seCtIon a-a ..........................................................47seCtIon B-B ..........................................................49nIght PersPeCtIve ................................................51elevatIons ............................................................53sCore ..................................................................55street PersPeCtIve ...............................................56Courtyard PersPeCtIve .........................................57BuIldIng systems ..................................................59revIew .................................................................61

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 63Code analysIs ......................................................64exItIng dIagram ....................................................65wall seCtIon evaluatIon ......................................67enlarged Plan .....................................................71elevatIon -east ....................................................73elevatIon - south .................................................75exterIor wall seCtIon .........................................77

REFERENCE 79BIBlIograPhy ........................................................81

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INTRODUCTIONThe following publication follows the design pro-cess of an architectural studio project. Viewing design less in terms of the finished product but more in terms of methodology of process.

With this book I will attempt to represent the course of the semester long studio in linear story. The reader must keep in mind that as the process of design is an extremely complex process that rarely flows in a linear fashion and thus the book is an ret-rospective interpretation of my process throughout the semester.

Open Ground will refer to the metamorphosis of the site from an culturally insignificant parking lot to common meeting ground that gives back to the neighborhood with its community programs and its built environment that is open and clear for all who whish to use.

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PRE-DESIGN

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PROGRAM STATEMENT

Building upon the traditional ideas of a community center, the Troost Ave. Center will explore the evolution of this typology into a more interactive environment for the neighborhood. Known as a life-craft learning center, it will serve as a place of civic congrega-tion, discussion, refuge and center for learning and improving life skills. It is this resource of life skills that will set this environment apart from the traditional town hall functions. Focusing on skills of personal empowerment such as home and automotive repair, expression of the artistic self and professional development the community center will complement and bolster the existing com-munity resources.

Learning will occur not in the traditional sense of top down educa-tion but will be personal relationships between the mentor and mentee. It will hold classes as well as provide physical resources of space and equipment. Architecturally the building must be flex-ible as the programmed elements are not, and have no intention of being strictly defined. At the same time the facilities should be able to adapt and expand for future growth and adaption for unforeseen need in the future.

Preliminary special use and sizing are given in the following docu-ments but it is important to note that final iterations will not need to strictly follow the current program guidelines. Further study will be undertaken to refine the program and define proximity require-ments. As a best practice the building should be programmed and arranged in the most efficient and flexible manner. A sustainable design process is strongly encouraged in consideration to the expected long lasting presence of the community center. As the building will be considered an icon of the neighborhood it should represent the ideals and aspirations of reconstruction and rede-velopment of the neighborhood and its citizens.

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INTERVIEWS

What is most beneficial on Troost?Having a place to go to no matter how messed up you are is very important. People on Troost treat everyone like fam-ily. (exposure builds trust)

What is the biggest asset? The people and the community that does exist. Neighbors watching out for other neighbors.

What is the flavor of Troost? It is always in “ACTION”

How diverse is the community? There are all different ethnic, social levels and types of religion here.

What is holding the people back? There is a lack of trust on the street.

Who is the hardest to help?People that are in survival mode. Trans-portation is a big down fall. Many job placement opportunities are in Overland Park which is far.

Who are “the others”?The others can be referred to as drug deal-ers that live in Section 8 housing ( Bay Bridge area houses 150,000 people), or could be referring to the rich suburban people

What do people need to get them ready for a job?They need transportation, they need to understand they need to keep the job for over a year even if they don’t like it, they also need to learn communication skills. They need a place where they can easily release anger. Nutrition is an issue.

with community members

What are the problems on troost?Many people have felonies, small busi-nesses cannot afford the rent on the build-ings.

What businesses would be beneficial to have?Any that are locally owned, ethnic food, fresh food, hair braiding…

What is needed here?Fresh produce, places you don’t feel like a criminal going into them, a graffiti wall, roller skating, basketball court, maybe a mini- stage

Thoughts on how to make it better? We need a place to just hang out and be seen because no one can see each other. There is a thought that politicians and the government are against us, so having a place to learn new policies would be great. Having a place where our voices can be heard also. (3rd place)

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SOCIAL DIMENSIONS

THE COMMUNITY ISSUESFrom the Reconciliation meetings that happen every Thursday of each week, we were able to get a good description of what kind of state Life on Troost is in. In the meeting, they are able to discuss what is going on in each others lives and how to make things better. They start to become accountable to each other as neighbors and a community as a whole. There seems to be a hatred among people on the street where they just are defeating and sup-pressing each other. Some of the need are to learn ways to get along and help one another. Fred ,is the main guy that was leading the reconciliation course, seemed to not want to take too much charge. He didn’t want the people to be dependant on him but on themselves to make the place better. He is wanting to get people involved and become empowered. The aim of the group is to create joy, and creativity. His goal for the community is to have nodes every mile or so of places where people are able to gather and learn from each other. They would be able to overcome apathy and violence with creativity. They would also learn a “new way to be people” and Troost could become a “new model for the world”.There were desires to have sustainable classes for people on Troost that want to learn different ways to help the envi-ronment. One of the women there (Amy) expressed that there seems to be a lack of value on children. Hopefully through valiant efforts to change the community, the mentality of “not in my backyard” or “untouchables” will start to diminish.

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THE PROGRAMS OFFEREDSmall businesses can go through a 1-12 step program where they can get no to little interest loans.There is a company that will fund people from this area a free $4,000 dollar car.( upkeep?)There are over 300 families a day that receive free meals.There is a poo garden that is starting for people to plant things in called the Troost Village Community Garden.There are grants available to get 6mo. of free therapy

FESTIVALSThe Troost Festival has been described as “organized chaos”. It is an annual event where people around the community come to Troost Ave to celebrate the talent and diversity of the area. The community comes together as one and forgets all of there hard comings at home to celebrate together. It is here that individual people really learn that life is better in community and not alone. The festival draws in many entrepreneurs, businesses, faith groups, organizations, artists and musicians from the surrounding areas. The festival cre-ates a safe, common ground for many to gather and meet other people in their same situation. It is here that people learn from each other and are able to share infor-mation. There are dialogues that range in topic from art, community, communi-cations, education, environment, health, justice, resources, science and spirituality. It can also be described as a celebration forum about what is important to the com-munity as people.

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ORGANIZATIONThe organizational structure of personnel within the Troost Ave. Community center will generally follow methodologies and hier-archal structuring of similar facilities throughout the nation. Clas-sified as a non-governmental organization it will most likely be lead by a volunteer board of directors and be staffed by a limited number of full time employees and will rely heavily on volunteers from the greater community to share their time and knowledge.

After preliminary project meetings and site visits it was deter-mined that the community center will focus on adult education focusing on young adults wile encouraging interaction among the varying age, genders, socioeconomic groups of the neigh-borhood.

PROVIDED ACTIVITIESEducation will focus on teaching and empowering life-skills. This includes guidance on how to get and retain a job, professional etiquette, and Improving computer literacy. Also provided is a resource for learning and implementing technical skills with the goal of furthering individual self reliance by teaching everyday skills such as automotive, home repair, and cooking. These facili-ties would also be open to people to bring in their projects and use the physical and personal resources of the community center.

BUILDINGThe community center, while viewed as a source of education and learning, will make a clear distinction that it is not a technical college and should not be viewed as a typical school. Philosophi-cally it is important to view learning as a respectful interaction between the mentor and mentee. Architecturally the building must provide for the needs of learning while not specializing and negating future use of the building. It must also address the previously identified needs for greater outreach and connection with the community as a vessel of communication and a neutral ground of discussion.

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SPACE BUDGET

Troost Ave. Community Center Preliminary Space Budget ARCH 658 Programming and Pre-Design - Exercise 03Kansas City, MO: Troost & 46th

Assignable Space

Unit Size 1,2,3 (NSF) Unit(s)

Area NSF Qty.

Total Area NSF

Grossing Factor

Total Area GSF Comments

Administration 555 724Reception 120 1 120 1 120 1.50 180 1 reception desk seatOffice (open, private, support) 120 3 360 1 360 1.25 450 3 support staff, open office workstationsOffice support/service 3 25 75 1 75 1.25 94 Copy/Fax, Pantry, Storage

Community Commons 3,691 4,768

Interior Plaza 15 175 2,625 1 2,625 1.25 3,281 Lobby and internal plaza available as gathering space

Café 28 22 616 1 616 1.50 924 close proximity to kitchen

Reading lounge 30 15 450 1 450 1.25 563 2-4 computers and hard copy materials, job postings

Health and Wellness 880 1,100relaxation room 35 4 140 2 280 1.25 350 -educational lounge 30 20 600 1 600 1.25 750 proximity to physical activities at exterior

Community Rooms 3,876 6,350Meeting / Classroom-large 30 70 2,100 1 2,100 1.65 3,465 70 person room, divisible into two roomsMeeting / Classroom-medium 30 25 750 1 750 1.65 1,238 25 person classroomMeeting / Classroom-small 30 12 360 1 360 1.65 594 12 person classroomMeeting / Classroom-small 30 12 360 1 360 1.65 594 12 person classroomStorage 9 34 306 1 306 1.50 459 -

Skills Training 8,265 13,433Training-Home repair / DIY (workshop) 75 20 1,500 1 1,500 1.65 2,475 street/parking accessTraining-Home repair / DIY (storage) 50 20 1,000 1 1,000 1.65 1,650 Storage and speciality work areaTraining-Automotive (workshop) 55 20 1,100 1 1,100 1.65 1,815 street/parking access, 2 carsTraining-Automotive (storage) 20 20 400 1 400 1.65 660 Storage and speciality work area

Training-Computer Classroom 35 20 700 1 700 1.65 1,155 25 person Computer Lab and reading lounge with select hard copy materials

Training -Arts/Crafts/Music 55 20 1,100 1 1,100 1.65 1,815 storage includedTraining-Cooking (kitchen) 55 20 1,100 1 1,100 1.65 1,815 Learning kitchen, doubles as facility kitchen

Training-Cooking (classroom) 30 20 600 1 600 1.65 990 proximity to kitchen, doubles as dining facility

Office 120 1 120 3 360 1.25 450 Program manager office, storage: Home Repair, Automotive, Cooking

General Storage 9 45 405 1 405 1.50 608 -

Exterior 9,000 10,125

Garden/park 3,000 1 3,000 1 3,000 1.125 3,375 meditation and relaxiation, herb and food garden

Physical Activities 6,000 1 6,000 1 6,000 1.125 6,750 50'x94' basketball court

Leased Space 1,890 2,552

Leasable Retail storefront 30 21630

31,890 1.35 2,552 face of activities taught within center, or

leased to local businesses

Total 28,157 NSF 39,050 GSF

Non Assignable Space (GSF-NSF) 10,893 NSFRestrooms (Men and Women)Janitor, mechanical, electrical roomsstructure and circulation

Total 39,050 GSFBuilding Efficiency (NSF/GSF) 72%

1. Typical Occupancy Loads - Butler, R.B. 1984, Architectural and Engineering Calculations Manual, McGraw-Hill, pp. 27-31.2. Planning size guidelines - Crosbie, Michael J.; DeChiara, Joseph, 2001, Time Saver Standards for Building Types 4thED, McGraw-Hill, pp. 298-304, 799-8053. These amounts are not to be confused with the occupancy loads in the Uniform or International Building Codes, which are minimum amounts.

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Amazon.comInterior Architects

Clackamas high school expansion

ACCESSIBLE OFFICEOpen and easily accessible

to public, connectivity to program functions.

CENTRALIZED LOBBYWell lit, open functions, easily

accessible.

As the community center will have a strong contingent of volunteers it is important to have several people that will provide gen-eral oversight. While the staff in the admin-istrative offices can and should contribute to the educational offerings they will also fulfill a crucial role of being the constant face of the community center. With this their location should be central and easily accessible upon entering the community center, especially for the first time visitors.

ADMINISTRATIONReception

OfficeOffice Support

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SPACE BUDGET BREAKDOWN

CONNECTIVITYA common place of gather-ing, connection between adjacent functions, open and flexible

Lillis Business complex University of Oregon

Matapan Branch Public Librarywilliam rawn associates

READING LOUNGEFlexible program, variation in scale and texture.

Birmheim forest visitor centerWilliam McDonough + Partners

WELCOMINGInviting street presence, Open to Public

Representational of an area that specifi-cally belongs to nobody in particular or no one function, the commons is a large multidisciplinary space serving as point of informal and impromptu congregation and meetings. It is an amorphic space that serves as circulation, connection, and tran-sition in between all of the functions of the community center.

COMMUNITY COMMONSPlazacafereading lounge

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COMFORTINGFresh and soothing, natu-

ral shading, removed from sources of distraction.

Paley ParkZion and Breene Associates

TRANQUILITYMental relaxation, reduction of stimulation, expression of

oneself

West village residenceCaliper studio

Complementing existing programs in local health centers such as the YMCA the well-ness functions of the community center will focus more on relaxation and providing areas of mental refuge. These areas do not need to be connected but should be isolated from nosier program areas such as the entry and areas of congregation. Educational areas will allow for distribution of information and connection to activities within the greater community.

HEALTH AND WELLNESSrelaxation room

educational lounge

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SPACE BUDGET BREAKDOWNCOMMUNITY ROOMS12 person breakout25 person conference70 person conference (divisible)

ADAPTABILITYModularity of room size and interior fittings. Flexibility in architecture to expand for larger events.

Booker Washington

41 cooper square

Bailly SchoolMikou design studio

NATURAL ENVIRONMENTUse of day lighting and natu-ral ventilation in a controlled manner. Reduced power consumption.

Research showed that the community needed and desired a wide variety of meeting rooms, In addition to some of the specific lounges the meeting rooms will vary in size and technical complexity to accommodate groups of varying size and functional need. Sizes will vary from small break-out rooms to large subdivided rooms. Rooms should be easily accessible from the central commons and should be semi clustered as to share resources and to be able to be secured sepa-rately from the rest of the community center as to provide access to meetings beyond the set hours.

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SPECIALITYSpecific tools for the trade, workable environment, lots of workspace and storage.

Flexible enough for addi-tional program and use.

Blythewood high schoolcolumbia, sc

West Buckland schoolRundell associates

Encouraging self-reliance and exploration by providing an environment with tools and knowledge that people might not have access to at home. It’s rooms will be fairly large and specialized to accommodate its programmed functions. They should be clustered together to maximize resource efficiency. Some functions will require direct access to a parking lot/ street or have specific HVAC requirements.

SKILLS TRAININGHome Repair / DIY

AutomotiveArts / Crafts / MusicCooking / Nutrition

Computer

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SPACE BUDGET BREAKDOWN

Booker Washington courtyard

GATHERINGMulti-disciplinary space capable of accommodating large crowds in varying func-tion. Accessible for public and private functions.

Educational centrealejandro-munoz-miranda

SECURITYEnclosure by programmatic elements, easily visible

VEST POCKET PARKDirect visual and physical access, provides an area of refuge in a busy environ-ment. Humanistic proportions in size and volume. User definable spacial organiza-tion through use of moveable furniture and loose program restrictions.Paley ParkZion and Breene Associates

Beyond the physicalities of the building the exterior environment provides opportunity to attract and draw in community mem-bers passing by by being easily visible and accessible from the street. Its function will be flexible and will act as an exterior exten-sion of the “commons” in that is is a space for congregation, discussion and physical activity. It should thus be located in close proximity to the entrance and commons.

EXTERIORGarden / ParkPhysical Activities

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Troost Ave. Community Center Preliminary Construction Budget ARCH 658 Programming and Pre-Design - Exercise 03Kansas City, MO: Troost & 46th

Assignable SpaceTotal

Area GSF Comments

1/4 Cost

Multiplier1

Med. Cost

Multiplier1

3/4 Cost

Multiplier1

Location

Multiplier2 Total CostAdministration 724Reception 180 1 reception desk seat 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $22,084 $5,023,153Office (open, private, support) 450 3 support staff, open office workstations 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $55,210Office support/service 94 Copy/Fax, Pantry, Storage 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $11,502

5%Community Commons 4,768 8%

Interior Plaza3,281 Lobby and internal plaza available as

gathering space107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $446,552 20%

Café 924 close proximity to kitchen 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $125,749

Reading lounge563 2-4 computers and hard copy materials,

job postings107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $76,552

5%Health and Wellness 1,100 10%relaxation room 350 - 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $47,632 20%

educational lounge750 proximity to physical activities at exterior 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $102,069

$5,927,320Community Rooms 6,350Meeting / Classroom-large 3,465 70 person room, divisible into two rooms 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $471,559 E. Site Acquisition and DemolitionMeeting / Classroom-medium 1,238 25 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $168,414 $0Meeting / Classroom-small 594 12 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $80,839 $8 $0Meeting / Classroom-small 594 12 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $80,839Storage 459 - 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $62,466

5%Skills Training 13,433 10%Training-Home repair / DIY (workshop) 2,475 street/parking access 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $324,069 20%Training-Home repair / DIY (storage) 1,650 Storage and speciality work area 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $216,046Training-Automotive (workshop) 1,815 street/parking access, 2 cars 60.0 92.5 128.0 1.031 $173,092 G. Professional Fees 7% $414,912Training-Automotive (storage) 660 Storage and speciality work area 60.0 92.5 128.0 1.031 $62,943

Training-Computer Classroom1,155 25 person Computer Lab and reading

lounge with select hard copy materials107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $157,186

Training -Arts/Crafts/Music 1,815 storage included 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $237,651 5%

Training-Cooking (kitchen)1,815 Learning kitchen, doubles as facility

kitchen87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $237,651 10%

Training-Cooking (classroom)990 proximity to kitchen, doubles as dining

facility87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $129,628 15%

Office450 Program manager office, storage:

Home Repair, Automotive, Cooking87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $58,922

General Storage 608 - 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $79,544 1% $59,273

Exterior 10,125 $7,496,553

Garden/park3,375 meditation and relaxiation, herb and

food garden107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $459,311

Physical Activities 6,750 50'x94' basketball court 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $918,6216% $449,793

Leased Space 2,552

Leasable Retail storefront2,552 face of activities taught within center, or

leased to local businesses61.5 82.5 110.0 1.031 $217,024

Total 39,050 GSF $5,023,153 $7,946,346

Note: cost/sf $203.491. RS Means. "Building Construction Cost Data." Reed Construction Data, 2007. (pg 806-816.)2. RS Means. "Building Construction Cost Data." Reed Construction Data, 2010. (Kansas City, Mo)

4% per Year x 1.5 years

lowMedium

High

Demo. Aprox. xx,xxx SF x

J. Administrative Costs

K. Total Budget (D+E+F+G+H+J)

Cost Escalation

$592,732

$502,315

F. Movable Equipment

High

Medium

low

H. Contingencies

D. Total Construction Cost (A+B+C)

Site Acquisition

Cost Adjustments

B. Fixed Equipment

A. Building Cost

low

High

Medium

low

$401,852

$502,315

C. Site Development

MediumHigh

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ECONOMICS

Troost Ave. Community Center Preliminary Construction Budget ARCH 658 Programming and Pre-Design - Exercise 03Kansas City, MO: Troost & 46th

Assignable SpaceTotal

Area GSF Comments

1/4 Cost

Multiplier1

Med. Cost

Multiplier1

3/4 Cost

Multiplier1

Location

Multiplier2 Total CostAdministration 724Reception 180 1 reception desk seat 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $22,084 $5,023,153Office (open, private, support) 450 3 support staff, open office workstations 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $55,210Office support/service 94 Copy/Fax, Pantry, Storage 91.5 119.0 154.0 1.031 $11,502

5%Community Commons 4,768 8%

Interior Plaza3,281 Lobby and internal plaza available as

gathering space107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $446,552 20%

Café 924 close proximity to kitchen 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $125,749

Reading lounge563 2-4 computers and hard copy materials,

job postings107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $76,552

5%Health and Wellness 1,100 10%relaxation room 350 - 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $47,632 20%

educational lounge750 proximity to physical activities at exterior 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $102,069

$5,927,320Community Rooms 6,350Meeting / Classroom-large 3,465 70 person room, divisible into two rooms 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $471,559 E. Site Acquisition and DemolitionMeeting / Classroom-medium 1,238 25 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $168,414 $0Meeting / Classroom-small 594 12 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $80,839 $8 $0Meeting / Classroom-small 594 12 person classroom 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $80,839Storage 459 - 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $62,466

5%Skills Training 13,433 10%Training-Home repair / DIY (workshop) 2,475 street/parking access 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $324,069 20%Training-Home repair / DIY (storage) 1,650 Storage and speciality work area 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $216,046Training-Automotive (workshop) 1,815 street/parking access, 2 cars 60.0 92.5 128.0 1.031 $173,092 G. Professional Fees 7% $414,912Training-Automotive (storage) 660 Storage and speciality work area 60.0 92.5 128.0 1.031 $62,943

Training-Computer Classroom1,155 25 person Computer Lab and reading

lounge with select hard copy materials107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $157,186

Training -Arts/Crafts/Music 1,815 storage included 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $237,651 5%

Training-Cooking (kitchen)1,815 Learning kitchen, doubles as facility

kitchen87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $237,651 10%

Training-Cooking (classroom)990 proximity to kitchen, doubles as dining

facility87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $129,628 15%

Office450 Program manager office, storage:

Home Repair, Automotive, Cooking87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $58,922

General Storage 608 - 87.5 127.0 157.0 1.031 $79,544 1% $59,273

Exterior 10,125 $7,496,553

Garden/park3,375 meditation and relaxiation, herb and

food garden107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $459,311

Physical Activities 6,750 50'x94' basketball court 107.0 132.0 178.0 1.031 $918,6216% $449,793

Leased Space 2,552

Leasable Retail storefront2,552 face of activities taught within center, or

leased to local businesses61.5 82.5 110.0 1.031 $217,024

Total 39,050 GSF $5,023,153 $7,946,346

Note: cost/sf $203.491. RS Means. "Building Construction Cost Data." Reed Construction Data, 2007. (pg 806-816.)2. RS Means. "Building Construction Cost Data." Reed Construction Data, 2010. (Kansas City, Mo)

4% per Year x 1.5 years

lowMedium

High

Demo. Aprox. xx,xxx SF x

J. Administrative Costs

K. Total Budget (D+E+F+G+H+J)

Cost Escalation

$592,732

$502,315

F. Movable Equipment

High

Medium

low

H. Contingencies

D. Total Construction Cost (A+B+C)

Site Acquisition

Cost Adjustments

B. Fixed Equipment

A. Building Cost

low

High

Medium

low

$401,852

$502,315

C. Site Development

MediumHigh

COST ESTIMATIONOnce the project has been determined for its function and physical sizing it is now possible to estimate the cost of construction. The preliminary cost estimate for early schematic design will be based upon known and previously established dollars per sq. ft. During the preliminary design the areas of work were established to determine what elements would be renovated and what would be new construction. The cost estima-tion phase will allow for a double-check of established project goals and re-evaluation of the program may be necessary after completion of the preliminary cost analysis.

The first step in estimating cost is to use the previously defined variables of GSF for each assigned space and determine whether the program indicates if the space will be a new or renovated space. Known cost variables of $/sf are multiplied by the determined size and multiplied against a location factor to accommodate for localized building conditions price of material availability and labor costs. These numbers are generally taken from the RSMeans cost estimation median unit cost. As RSMeans is based off of previously built buildings it is important to look at the typology of building in the local and functional context and make necessary cost estimate adjustments per the experience of local contractors and design professionals. In some cases it will be determined that a higher or lower cost index should be used because of overall budgetary or aesthetic considerations set fourth by adherence to the goals and aspi-rations of the client.

LIFE CYCLE COSTSBeyond the initial cost of construction the continued cost of operation of the building must play a critical role during design. The initial capital cost of a building can be as low as 10-15% of the buildings overall life cycle cost (Kirk and Spreckelmeyer) when considering that a buildings “life” will vary from 25-40 years. It is important to consider design decisions that account for the fact that this building will more than likely be used for a much longer duration than its commercial counterparts. The majority of the buildings total “cost” will be consumed by electrical requirements and the cost of salary for staffing the building. To reduce these costs energy efficient design should be considered a best practice, government grants are readily available for implement-ing strategies to reduce energy consumption, this should help offset the initial cost of higher priced electrical management techniques (NASEO). Building flexibility and program efficiency into the design will be an important architectural element as they can reduce the need for additional staff from the start of the building life (AIA).

Through the efficient use of planning and design the Troost Ave. Community center is a reasonably priced new construction building that will offer a much-needed expan-sion to its current programming and architectural capabilities of the neighborhood in accordance with previously defined aspirations of the local community and civic leaders. The community center can be funded through a variety of possible grants, donation, and bonds.

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN

BRUSH CREEK BLVD.

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SITE LOCATION

Site

Commercial Development(Future)

Residential (Existing)

Commercial / Light Industrial(Existing)

Residential Development(Future)

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ArtifactsArchitectural remnants

Improper ContextSuburban style strip retail

Under-utilized LotsPrime real estate

No building or landscapingMono-culture lawn

CornerMajor thoroughfare (Troost)

to downtown Kansas CityZoned for multiple uses

Excessive PavingLittle water infiltration

Contaminates water runoff

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EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

Bioswale LandscapingRecent addition - not mature On Brush Creek Blvd. only

Site LocationN. Troost Ave. &Brush Creek Blvd.

NeighborhoodAdjacent to residential and mixed use business

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PROGRAM

The program represents a strong reinterpretation of the given functions. Through analysis and research of the program, the local site conditions and the social context, it was determined that the stated program was representational of what was needed but lacked the subtitles of context. With this, the program began to break down in scale and definition. Democratizing educationEducation with adults is a two way street and it is more indicative of a conversation where the student and the teacher view themselves as equals with both bringing something to the conversation. The functions of the 5 rooms now become a mixture of 3 larger rooms and a collection of several smaller rooms and undefined space the will blend into what will be called the commons. Body –Healthy lifestyleHome – Life skillsMeans – The automobile is the connection to get where you needSpirit – Social/political awareness and communication Chance encounterEducation of the mind is complemented by a creating a resource for the community to come together and congregate and meet in an informal manner. Additional research showed that the community desired neutral ground for discussion and discourse. Community –where people can meet, talk, learn.3rd Place – meeting in neutral groundActivity – To view and observe the going on’s of the neighborhood, to also be seen. PermanenceThrough the analysis and reinterpretation of the program the architectural form will fol-low. The rooms vary in size and complexity, they respond to the non-uniform needs of the community’s aspirations for the programmed functions. While rooms will vary in size they will also vary in their definition of permanence, it is expected that they will change over time in unforeseen functions. With that the building retains only clear definition of permanence within its core and shell. Architecturally the building will remain open and responsive to the flow of people and their desire for self-betterment.

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Archinger House

Adaptable - Adjustable skinVisual Definition

Exeter School, MO

Multi-use spaceEnveloping Structure

Visual Definition

Columbia University, NYDiana Center

Visually Expressed ProgramTransparency

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Refined precedent studies with design interpretations. CASE STUDY

Oberlin College, OH Bibbins Hall

processional staircourtyard-lounge relationorganizational simplicity

Columbia College, ILMedia Production Center

Stair GatheringCommunity commonsStreet PresenceVisual IdentityProgram interconnectionImpromptu meeting

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Obscured Identity

Visual treasuresSeclusion

Mystery

The Canyon

Sequential experienceExploration

The Grotto / Cave

The Boulder Field

Defined objectsObject connection

The Forest

LayersCover

Permeable & OpenGreek Stoa

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METAPHORsymbolic and representative of a singular idea

The Gateway

Definition of EntranceProgression from area to areaHierarchy

A Icon

Visual definitionVisual hierarchyCultural significance

Expression

Portrayal of definitionGrowth & Expansion

Modular

Grid StructureExpandableReplaceable

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ENVIRONMENTAL METRICS

SOUTH

WEST EAST

WIND ROSE PLOT:

Kansas City, MO

WIND SPEED (mph)

>= 20.0

15.0 - 20.0

10.0 - 15.0

5.0 - 10.0

1.0 - 5.0

Calms: 0.00%

AVG. WIND SPEED:10.33 mph

NORTH

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Wind RoseModerate wind conditions

with a tendency to blow from the south in strong storms.

Solar Diagram750 Summer Solstice

270 Winter SolsticeWide variation in seasonal

flux of solar irradiation.

Monthly AveragesModerate temperature swing

Primary cooling climateModerate rain/snow fall

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ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

EnvironmentalOptimize solar penetrationnegligible wind

Civic Give-BackExterior seatingPublic plaza

CourtyardInner SanctuaryHidden views

FlowPedestrian movementAutomotive movementPathwaysIcon

EDUCATION COMMUNITY CORE DETAILS

MIND HAND• ADULT “LIFE-CRAFT” LEARNING• 30,000 - 40,000 S.F.

DE-FORMALIZATION OF SPACIAL REQUIREMENTS

• INFORMAL CONGREGATION +GATHERING 3RD PLACE (NEUTRAL GROUND) COMMUNITY ACTIVITY (LIVELINESS)

• DEMOCORIZING EDUCATION LIFE SKILLS JOB SKILLS POLITICS HEALTH SOCIAL AWARENESS COMMUNICATION

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

COMMONS

CONNECT EDUCATE CORE

LEARN

MEET

HOME

BODY

MEANS

LEARN

COMPLEX SOCIAL / PROGROMATIC INTERACTIONS ORDER AND FLEXIBILITY

NECESSITATE

DEFINED PROGRAM SITE CONSTRAINTS

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PROGRAM REFINEMENT

Stated Program10 classrooms

Community Meeting Room

Program InterpretationInformalized meeting areas

Well defined workshopsLess defined classrooms

Program InteractionFunctional adjacencies

Spatial definitions

Site Development

LEAR

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CORE

CIRCULATION

2ND FLOOR13825SF

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PROGRAM ALLOCATION

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1ST FLOOR PLAN

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2ND FLOOR PLAN

2ND FLOOR PLAN1/16”=1’-0”

N

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FoldThe exterior becomes a

folded concrete structure, expressing and embracing

the materiality and structural quality of concrete.

Should the massing stay representative of the core

functions only?

PocketsOverhanging meeting rooms

FrameInterior room architecturally

framing exterior environment

CourtyardStrong southern orientation,

open to for solar penetration.

Retreat and Sanctuary

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SCHEMATIC DETAILING

Mass Wall Facade Study

SkylightsTo provide natural light for workshop, visual aesthetics to relate to angular forms throughout

SkinCladding to complement and contract mass of wall below

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TransitionVisually connects and joins

the interior and exterior.

FormationArchitectural metaphor and study of rock formations to

derive interconnection of building functions. To provide

multiple uses and a break down implied architectural functions. (roof-wall-seat)

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APPLIED SCHEMATICS

FoldThe exterior becomes a folded concrete structure, expressing and embracing the materiality and structural quality of concrete.

Detail exploration of concrete massing

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LobbyDouble story space blends

the functions of welcom-ing and open meeting for

impromptu conversations. Stair doubles as seating for

congregating and viewing of lectures and performances.

CommonsFurniture based open areas for meeting and gatherings.

SightlineReinforcement of axis with

exterior visual amenities.

LOUNGE

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GARAGE

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SECTION A-ACutting: North-South, Looks: East

KEY PLAN

FenestrationPerforated metal panels shade the majority of the double height curtain wall, reducing solar gain.

CourtyardReduced building height on the southern perimeter maxi-mize light penetration to the interior courtyard.

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AlcovePersonal meeting spaces

EdgeBreak down of definition

between interior and exterior

ContinuityCirculation paths maintain

strong directionality with an emphasis on visual framing

LobbyDouble story space blends

the functions of welcom-ing and open meeting for

impromptu conversations. Stair doubles as seating for

congregating and viewing of lectures and performances.

LOUNGE

LOUNGE

PANTRY

KITCHEN

GARAGE

STOR.

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LOBBY

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SECTION B-BCutting: East-West, Looks: North

KEY PLAN

CourtyardAn ecological oasis within urban context to provides a calm and relaxed environ-ment.

PocketPersonal meeting space overhanging courtyard.

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NIGHT PERSPECTIVECorner of Troost Ave & Brush Creek Blvd.

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Troost Ave.

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ELEVATIONS

Brush Creek Blvd.

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PivotThe building has a high

degree of site impact along Troost Ave and the corner

becomes a transition point where the sitework becomes

less expected and more experimentational.

RestAs the building recedes, it creates ‘pockets’ within its

facade that give back street front real estate back to the

community. These areas are landscaped to encour-

age occupying of the newly defined space.

IntrigueA breakdown in the build-ing mass allow for a visual understanding of the con-

nection of the street through the building to the inner

courtyard.

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SCOREThe following diagram is an interpretation of the flow of the environment around and through the building. It is analogous of time and the impact of nature on the built environment.

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STREET PERSPECTIVE

ShadingPerforated metal panels reduce direct solar gain.

Visually decomposes the for-mality of its modular struc-

ture. Panels are removed in key areas such as the ground level to allow for

visual connectively between the interior and exterior.

ProjectionVisually framing the interior

meeting rooms projects their intended function while land-

scaping is used to reduce the psychological perception

of the fish-bowl effect.

RecessedPocket parks blur the bound-

ary of the facade between what is an interior / exterior

function.

VegetationReinforces the blend of inte-

rior and exterior functions. Reduces site impact through

use of less paving.

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COURTYARD PERSPECTIVE

ViewsInterior rooms look onto courtyard for gathering light and aesthetics.

PlantingRaised garden beds allow for cultivation of produce, this can tie in with classes on health & wellness education.

VegetationProvides opportunity to educate about environmental awareness. Helps mitigate site water runoff, provides shade to people and exterior glazing.

SeatingSculptural walls double as informal seating.

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BUILDING SYSTEMS

Enclosure constructed pri-marily of CMU Block.

Fenestration Glass curtain walls, inset/flush window assemblies, and punched openings.

Interior constructed primarily of Gyp. Bd. and CMU where required by function.

Skin solid and perforated metal panels.

Core Poured in place con-crete of finish quality.

Shell Precast concrete and insulation to match core.

Slab Poured Concrete over metal pan decking.

Circulation Stairs, both ceremonial and exiting, and a freight sized elevator.

Structure Heavy Steel

Foundation Full basement for storage and mechanical systems, foundation and slab on grade for remainder.

HVAC Centralized air for heating and cooling. Indi-vidual units for workshops and kitchen

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WHAT COMES TO MINDExplore how the concrete wraps around and through the building.

Continue to study not just how the con-crete wraps through the building in rela-tionship with programmatic elements but also how it is articulated in section.

On the exterior it is like the concrete cre-ates a ‘new site.’

The design is strong in plan. Its perme-ability and depth are interesting

Enjoy the articulation of the plan, the breakdown of programmatic elements in multiple scales, location and function.

“Solid Project”

Expand upon material repre-sentation and articulation of concrete. Explore how con-crete wraps and folds onto

the floor or is manipulated to create objects within.

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Comments per interim review on 3.16.2011 REVIEW

LIFELINEAs ‘urban’ as the city might be, the auto-mobile is still a lifeline to this society.

The focus on the automotive and computer labs should actually be amplified.

Functions like the shop and the garage could use more separation, to isolate dis-ruptive nature of their functions from the rest of the building.

MEETINGIn urban environments the corner plays a important role as an area of congregation.

To be observe and to also be seen

With this the corner could be an exterior element.

Exterior spaces are good for meetings where people do not wish to go inside but simply want a place to sit and talk.

The corner should be an outward gesture, to give back to the community.

COURTYARDSense of protection and privacy.

A good morning park, (morning coffee.)

While it is very pleasing the courtyard may be too sculptural.

Explore how to make the space less defined and more user-definable.

Open up courtyard functions. More smaller objects that are in themselves less explicitly defined in their function but are easily adaptable.

Adjust programmatic arrangements. Enter off of corner with corner area of congregation.

Narrow Corridor to create a distinct divide into the work-shop wing of the building.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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CODE ANALYSIS

ZONING Use: B3-2 Community Business (88-120-02)Maximum building height: None (Table 120-2)Minimum front setback: None (Table 120-2)Minimum rear setback: 30’ per residential adjacency (Table 120-2)Maximum floor area ratio: None (88-120-05)Storm water management best practices: use of bio-swell. (88-425-02)(1) Tree planting per 30’ of street frontage (88-425-03)

BUILDING INFORMATIONUse and Occupancy Classification: B-BusinessType of Construction: II-B (non-combustible, unprotected) (Table 601)Exterior Walls: 1-hr (Table 602)Party Wall: 3-hr (Table 705.4)Building Size Permitted Actual (Table 503) Height (feet): 55 34 Number of Stories: 4 2 Sq ft. / floor: 23,000 13,825Total Area: 30,600

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWFully Sprinklered (per 903.3.1.1)No. of accessible exits required: 2 (1019.1)Max exit travel distance: 300ft. (Table 1016.1)Max distance between exits 84ft.No. of stairs required: 2Distance between stairwells, not less than 1/3x diagonal per sprinklered building: 70’ Dead end corridor max: 50ft. (1017.3) - None Common path of travel max: 100ft (1014.3) - None

ENERGY CONSERVATION REVIEWClimate Zone: 4aGlazing percentage: 40%R-Values of insulating assemblies Roof: R-45 Wall: Rain Screen R-32, Massing R-23 Foundation: R-26

PLUMBING REVIEWToilet Fixtures per floor: (Table 2902.1) Provided: 2M / 2F Accessible: 1M / 1FDrinking Fountain (per floor): 1Service Sink (per floor): 1

Kansas City, MO

2011 Kansas City Zoning and Development Code

International Building Code 2006

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3-hr rated assembly

2-hr rated assembly

Means of Egress

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EXITING DIAGRAM

1ST FLOOR PLANN.T.S.

2ND FLOOR PLANN.T.S.

LL FLOOR PLANN.T.S.

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Kansas City, MO

IBC Climate Zone 4ACooling / Heating

Higher Humidity

PHYSICAL WALL SECTION1/2”=1’-0”

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WALL SECTION EVALUATION

PRINCIPLEThe following wall section is of commercial grade construction for a busi-ness occupancy. This section illustrates areas of the building that combine a solid+perforated metal panel rain screen cladding and a concrete massing wall on the ground level. Both wall types will show clear definitions and sepa-ration of cladding, control layers and the structure.

CURTAIN WALLAs this wall is predomi-nately west facing, the % openings is kept to a minimum, allowing only several punched openings. It is constructed as a rain screen where the metal panels primary function is to shield only the majority of the elements. The insu-lation is located exterior of the vapor barrier to allow for exterior condensation.

MASSING WALLA precast concrete panel provides durability and desired aesthetics. To accommodate the reduced space allowance for insu-lation a foil faced poly-isocyanurate insulation is used. A reinforced concrete structure sup-ports the upper level steel skeleton and also provided a thermal mass to regulate temperature swings.

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FoundationExterior landscaping

Concrete composite panel5” rigid thermal insulation

Vapor barrier12” reinforced concrete wall

ROOFINGGravel Ballast

Water proof membrane9” Rigid thermal insulation

Vapor barrier

R-45

R-45

R-3R-3

R-32

R-30

R-.75R-.75R-.5

R-23R-.5R-21.75

R-1

R-26

R-25

R-1

WALL SECTION1/2”=1’-0”

STRUCTURE6” concrete on metal pan

Steel beam, girder, column

WINDOWAluminum window assemblyMetal Flashing to match wall

CURTAIN WALLMetal Wall Panel

Support StructureAir Gap

6” Rigid thermal insulationVapor Barrier

Exterior sheathingMetal stud framing

Interior Gyp Bd

MASSING WALL3” precast concrete panel

6” Foil-faced thermal insulationVapor Barrier

12” reinforced concrete wall

SIMILAR

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