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2 veRTIcaL FaRm cOndO
FInaL PROjecT ThesIs
LOcaTIOn: cheLsea neIghbORhOOd, manhaTTan, new yORk, UnITed sTaTes.
PROjecT: veRTIcaL FaRm and ResIdence mIxed Use bUILdIng.
New York citY, NowadaYs, with its almost irreplaceable particular character, where’s the perfect grid is the elemeNt that determiNes the rules. where’s the height is a factor that allows us, as archi-tects, to thiNk about differeNt coNcepts of architecture but at the same time, limits us as plaNNers, for a verY precise margiNs. where’s the societY who lives iN that citY aNd its diversitY , as happeNs iN other cities iN the westerN world creates the citY`s magic. where’s differeNt Needs aNd approa-ches that exist iN this citY are aN iNtegral part of the everY daY liviNg. all of these are factors that have formed aNd shaped this citY to be what we all kNow todaY. iN such a “built” citY like New York, where it seems that there is No room for New creatioNs, we must alwaYs look for iNNovative aNd creative solutioNs, iN order to make the citY more eNergetic , lived iN a more pleasaNt, stimulatiNg, comfortable, aNd most of all, more humaN waY. our cities are here to staY. we must kNow how to take advaNtage of them aNd use them iN a more coNscious aNd reasoNable waY to get results that caN last for the Next ceNturies.
the followiNg work is the result of a competitioN of ideas for studeNts , orgaNized bY awr ( architecture workshop iN rome ) .
the competitioN iNvolves the desigN of a vertical farm iN a site which is located iN chelsea , a Neighborhood iN maNhattaN . the site is located at the iNtersectioN of the 10th ave aNd the west 18st aNd 19th st , where there is todaY a parkiNg lot . the site is adjaceNt to the high liNe , a liNear park built oN a sectioN of New York`s disused elevated railwaY used to called the “west side liNe” , which is a verY importaNt factor that has a directlY iNflueNce oN the coNcept approach aNd the desigN of mY project.
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VIEW FROM THE HIGH LINE
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the buildiNg`s uses aNd it`s fuNctioNalitY face aN actual real problem of the world populatioN growth aNd the iNcreasiNg food demaNd . iN fact, withiN the Next 30 Years , we will Need aN area of agriculture the size of almost the eNtire south america to feed the world’s populatioN , which uNfortuNatelY, a laNd iN that size is Not available . this forces us to fiNd alterNative solutioN. vertical farmiNg has the poteNtial to solve this problem .
moreover, the buildiNg provides resideNtial aNd commercial parts that are iNtegrated all iN oNe buildiNg at chelsea`s Neighborhood, iN maNhattaN. the project addresses this multi-fuNctioNalitY , which has beeN oNe of the maiN challeNges iN its developmeNt , so as to satisfY both the resideNtial part, with a maximum of privacY , aNd the farm with the commercial part that are also iNteNded to be used as a visitor ceNter .
the project was also iNtegrated citYwide giviNg greater importaNce aNd takiNg advaNtage of the preseNce of the former railwaY which has become aN urbaN park , with a solutioN that iNtegrates the path aloNg the liNear park withiN the buildiNg.
the project proposal ,faciNg such a curreNt thematic, researchiNg for a desigN solutioNs iN such a “ built” citY like New York . theY are all the result of this thesis .
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Along the central axis , opens a very large rectangular hole ( 13m x 8.5m ) from which natural light enters in the middle of the farm . This rectangle pierces all upper floors till the level of coverage of the farm , creates an atrium illuminated by the daylight which overlook all floors of the farm . The elevators are located on the south side of this hall where both workers and visitors can enjoy this view during the journey using the elevators . This geometric atrium serves as an element of natural light , bring a theatrical aspect to the farm and at the same time enriches the visitors experience adding shadows and light in the scene .
veRTIcaL FaRm cOndO
13hOTeL, PIsa, ITaLy
FIFTh yeaR sTUdIO
LOcaTIOn: IndUsTRIaL aRea (ex saInT-gObaIn sTabLIshmenT), PIsa, ITaLy.
PROjecT: URban ReqUaLIFIcaTIOn OF The ex saInT-gObaIn gLass FacTORy zOne.cReaTIOn OF ResIdenTIaL mIxed Use dIsTRIcT . On The mIcRO dImenTIOn (aRchITecTURaL LeveL)- hOTeL TOweR OnThe sOUTh-easT PaRT OF The aRea.
Phase I : Master plan
An Ex-industrial area in the south-west part of the city Pisa, Italy. A mixed-use district planed in the Ex glass fabric (Saint Gobain) site. The mixed used area includes (from north to south) : Commercial area Residential buildings Student residence Social urban garden Hotel Artificial hill ( Parking, outdoor theater, Handmade art laboratories)
The main guideline of the project is a green park/garden, with shape of the number 8, at the center of the project in order to have a green lung which allows a comfortable, pleasant, clear and simple movement inside the new block within it`s different uses. The central green park will be used as a connecting element between the various buildings and their different uses, which eventually ,will be developed around it.
The commercial center and the big supermarket are located at the north part of the area. Faced to the main road, in a way they are visible and can be used also by the other residences of other districts in the area. Going south, there are 4 "blocks" of residential buildings in an I letter shape. The form was selected mainly from the need to create two inner gardens, that will "filter" the public space from the privet space. The social urban garden was created from the structure of an old fabric that was found in the central-east of the site. We decided to leave only the metal structure and create the social urban garden in it.
On the south-west part of the area we created an artificial green hill, which has several functions... The main idea was to create an high element that will hide visually and prevent noise coming from the drink manufacture fabric which located very close to the area in the south-west direction. The artificial green hill functions as a visual and acoustic barrier for the new district. The hill side faced to the central park has been used for an open outdoor theater. The two building inserted at the hill from both sides of the theater was created for handmade art laboratories. Moreover, inside the hill we created a public parking. On the top of the hill we created a passer-by route which connect the hotel from the south-east to the students residence block at the west of the area.
Phase II : Architectural project - Hotel
The hotel was designed with a star-shape plan. In order to achieve the maximum inner-outer relation. That way all the hotel rooms are located at the perimeter of the plan with a central corridor that leads to the heart of the building. The stairs and elevators are located in the center of the building and makes its rigid structural core. The ground floor is a 6 meter height element which merge all the 3 "arms" of the star-shape plan in one big ambient which includes: ---The main Hall+ reception -Cafe-bar lounge -Conference room -Breakfast restaurant.
URban ReqUaLIFIcaTIOn OF The ex saInT-gObaIn gLass FacTORy zOne
The hotel has 5 typologies of rooms to offer: Standard double room, Twin room, Disable double room, Triple room and luxury suite. At the top of the building, at the 17 floor is located a restaurant with 360 degrees view, at the 18 floor are located the gym and the spa. And on the top floor a sun roof with a swimming pool, bar and resting space...
URban ReqUaLIFIcaTIOn OF The ex saInT-gObaIn gLass FacTORy zOne hOTeL, PIsa, ITaLy
hOTeL, PIsa, ITaLy
Two of the building arms has horizontal white shading elements which become horizontal white balconies in the third arm. There is an evidential contrast was made between the dark glass of the windows and the white metal panels was used for the horizontal shading elements.
18 asTROnOmIcaL cenTeR, RadIcOFanI, sIena, ITaLy
ThIRd yeaR sTUdIO
LOcaTIOn: RadIOcOFanI, sIena, TOscana- ITaLy
PROjecT: asTROnOmIcaL cenTeR IncLUdIng mUseUm, cLassROOms, wORkshOPs, PLaneTaRIUm,ResIdence FOR sTUdenTs and ReseaRcheRs.
An extension program and creation of an scientific-educational campus around an existing astronomical observatory located in Radicofani, province of Siena, Toscany, Italy. The site , has an excellent environmental characteristics (absence of light pollution, altimetry, morphology, meteorology ecc...) for the installation and operation of a vanguard technology complex of that kind. The location is isolated and far from any urban light source. It is a natural point of observation and a good base for the creation of scientific , studying, researching and teaching environment. Situated and surrounded by a 3600 of breathless view of the peaceful green typical and delightful natural Tuscan view.
The project includes: On the first floor 1- Students residence 2+3- Common spaces and laundry room 4- Researchers residence On the ground floor 5- Conference room 6- Classrooms 7- Laboratories 8- Dining room 9- Toilets 10- Planetarium 11- Reunion room 12- Offices 13- Reception 14- An expositional space (museum)
Development and choosing the round shape were inspired by the planetary system and its components, as well as influenced by the shape of the natural landscape. With the approach of not destroying the nature I tried to create a building that speaks the same language of the surrounded nature and integrated in it in the most simple and natural way.
The complex surrounds the existing astronomical observatory and makes it the protagonist of the project. The visitors and researchers rooms are located along the perimeter of the building, with a view toward the beautiful hills of Tuscany, or in alternative in the inner perimeter, faced to the central "piazza" where the observatory is located. Every room has a sort of a inner veranda, with a completely glass wall in order to allow the visitors and residents to enjoy the view, and from the other hand have there privacy which the two inner walls that makes a filter between the room and the veranda allows.
On the ground floor the hall is centralized with the presence of the reception in the center. The exposition hall has a double-height space which arrives to the upper floor. Every different ambient in the ground floor has a sort of a filter at the entrance. The major complex materials are a local stone and glass, to create the contrast between transparency and the rigid connection to the nature.
asTROnOmIcaL cenTeR, RadIcOFanI, sIena, ITaLy
22cOmPeTITIOn IsRaeL
cOmPeTITIOn new gaTes FOR The "TechnIOn" UnIveRsITy
LOcaTIOn: TechnIOn InsTITUTe, haIFa, IsRaeL
PROjecT: nee enTRance FOR The TechnIOnInsTITUTe (wesT and easT gaTes)
Eastern Gate
Urban integration: The northern and eastern coming traffic route for the Technion drains into a cumbersome and complicated traffic light junction that does not permit pedestrian crossing freely and in continues way without waiting. This is a main intersection, which doesn't direct the vehicle traffic in the most efficient way in addition to the pedestrians problem. The project seeks to preserve the urban context as an environment-friendly and accessible for pedestrians, which is one of the main urban principles the project responds to.
In order to do that, the existing traffic lights has been eliminated at the junction and a "Piazza" dedicated for pedestrians only was designed, which stays open to the adjacent shopping center, and watch towards the eastern entrance of the Technion. The "Piazza" will also serve as a point of convergence, a pleasant and safe environment for pedestrians on their way to their destination, without waiting in traffic lights. The vehicles traffic, will pass right under the
eventually enter a traffic roundabout located under it, which help them to join the traffic right after in the different directions, which one of them is the entrance to the Technion. The only vehicles that won't be integrated into the traffic circle are those who want to get from "Tzhal" street to "Israel Freedom Fighters " street, including the bus line that passes in this route. a part of the idea is to move the station a few hundred meters to the north, which new "piazza".
The gateThe gate structure is inspired by the characteristic of city of Haifa and from the fact that this city is located on the northern coast bay of the of Israel. The Shape of the sail of a ship and its aerodynamically characteristic which led to a structure comprised of three entities who enter each one in the other, creating a uniform mass. The Technion, a leading technological institution, received a solution of a structure with light couverture , consisting of two metal arches complement one another. The couverture consist of horizontal elements used as a Breeze-Soleil (sun protection). The building itself is designed from reinforced concrete and glass.
Western GateThe gate with the majority of the movement of pedestrians and vehicles coming from the city of Haifa has been designed with an emphasis on actions and integration into its natural environment. The building fits into the Carmel landscape. The curtain walls don't create a barrier between the external environment and internal environment. In that way students, professors and the visitors of the Technion rates are not detached from the natural environment in which the institution is located.
A rectangular structure in a metal construction that combines curtain walls which allows a panoramic view of passers-by. The couverture shape inspired by trees which also adds a natural integration of the project in its natural surroundings . The shelter prevents the greenhouse effect, Moreover a natural ventilation is being created by the space between the arches and the glass structure ,during the hot Israeli summer.
The design of the gate was inspired by the merger of old and new, by combining classical architectural features and modern elements, an arched couverture against metallic structure with modern characteristics. The problem of multiplicity of paths and confusion has been resolved by the creation of a traffic round located within the entrance, which recognized immediately upon entry and vehicle can find the different directions within efficiently and safely. Lack of characterization and representation gate entrance provides this important academic institution, had been solved, respecting the institution and providing an internal and external crowed gathering spaces.
24 Idea sTORe
FOURTh yeaR sTUdIO
LOcaTIOn:hackney wIck, LOndOn, UnITed kIngdOm
PROjecT: ReqUaLIFIcaTIOn OF The ex-OLImPIc games zOne.On The mIcRO dImenTIOn (aRchITecTURaL LeveL)- Idea sTORe as an exTensIOn FOR The hIsTORIc baTh- hOUse In hackney wIck.
phase I : Masterplan (urban planing project)
-Analysis of problems and district potential (SWOT analysis -Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) -Identifying missing structures and environments. -Developing a Master plan for the regeneration of the Ex-Olympic park and the surrounding quarters.
Phase II : The local scale (architecture project)
-A detailed layout of the areas previously identified as regeneration zone-The public bath-house and its context in the Hackney Wick district. -Designing an Idea Store and integrate it in an historic- urban context of the Hackney Wick district.
One of the main targets of the project was to create a useful and dynamic connection between the Hackney Wick district and Marble green (north) and the districts surrounds it. Due to a poor legibility and lack of clear and noticeable existing passages... The fact that the highway makes a barrier for the area, brought us to the conclusion of the necessity in creating a bridge. Which will be visible and create a continues rout from Osborne Rd to the other side of the highway. The seven floor Idea store building is functioning as a connection element, Thanks to the pedestrian ramp was created at the perimeter of the building, passer-by can reach to the other side of the highway in an easy way. The high building is noticeable from far and act also as a point of reference for the whole area. That fact is reinforced by the noticeable elevator-room that moves at the facade of the building which brings the visitors from one ambient to another in the Idea Store and creating a welcoming and interesting movement in the facade.
The different ambient includes: An exposition gallery and lobby hall at the ground floor Cafeteria-bar Bookshop Internet-point Library Studying space Career support space Meeting room Training kitchen Auditorium and restaurant on the top 2 floors with a great panoramic view.
The bridge is an integral part of the building, in order to use the bridge there is no need to enter the building, thanks to the insertion of the ramp on its perimeter, creating a double facade with an high technology metal structure that on the upper floors also supports the horizontal terrace in the different floors. The integration with the existing Bath house (an historic building) was made at the ground floor through a glass gallery which located under the bridge and function as a transparent and delicate connection element between the two buildings.
Idea sTORe
28InReRIORs
InTeRIOR desIgn dURIng InTeRnshIP
LOcaTIOn: aPPaRTmenT, FLORence, ITaLy
PROjecT: aPPaRTmenT FOR RenT, maIn LIvIng and kITchen sPace. cOnnecTIOn beTween TwO badROOms.
InReRIORs
InTeRIOR desIgn dURIng InTeRnshIP
LOcaTIOn: PRIveT hOUse, FLORence, ITaLy
PROjecT: PRIveT hOUse, LIvIng and kITchen sPace.
Interior design render of a residential ambient I made during my internship at PIERATELLI ARCHITECUTE studio, Florence, Italy
