Brittany Wilkin Portfolio

BrittanyWilkinUniversityofIllinoisUrbana-Champaign

Bachelor’sofScienceArchitecture|DesignPortfolio

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Brittany Wilkin

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Urban Infill Site 1Objective&Approach 2Enclosure 3Program 5,7,9InteriorPerspectiveViews 6,8,10

EuropeanBathHouseSite 11Objective&Approach 12Enclosure 13SustainableDesign 14SpatialOrganization 15-16Experience 17-20

DanceTheaterSite 21Objective&Approach 22PublicAccess 23-24Circulation 25MechanicalDesign 26ProgramRequirements 27InteriorPerspectiveViews 28-30

MuseumSite 31Objective&Approach 32Enclosure 33-34ProgramRequirements 35StructuralDesign 36Efficient Building Performance 37-38SustainableDesign 39InteriorPerspectiveViews 40

Sketches 41-42

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TableofContents

Site:

The site is located between two buildings in abusymetropolitanneighborhood. Zoning restrictionspredetermined the project’s length, width, and height as they must match the dimensions of the surrounding buildings. Theseinfl exible parametersset by local zoning codes highlycontributed tothedevelopment of the design.

URBANINFILLProjectLocation

3DSiteView

SitePlan

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Objective &Approach

URBANINFILL

Objective:

The purpose of the project is to design a building that functionsasbothanoffi ce and place of residence. The space in the fi rst two fl oors is an architectural fi rm while the third fl oor and rooftop terrace serve as the residential spaces of the building which was designated by the program.

Approach:

The goal is to design a building that creates a positive environment forbothof its functions. Interior aspects of the building separate the fi rm from the residence while the north and south facadesunify the building as a whole.

Streetscape view of Urban Infi ll

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Because just the north and south locations of the building have the capability to take advantage of daylight, glazing was implemented in the both the northand south facades.

Enclosure

Daylight&Views:

Since the locations north and south of the site are open to the surrounding neighborhood, curtain walls are incorporated in these areas to take advantage of daylight and views. Spanning from ground level to rooftop, these curtain walls help create a pleasant interior environment.

View looking toward south facade at 12 p.m.View looking toward the north facade 12 p.m.

Behavior of sunlight trespass on the offi ce level during a typical working day.

7 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m.

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EntireCurtainWall

SingleUnitfromCurtainWall

StructuralDesign:

In order to allow for fl exibility in openinguporclosingoffspacesthestructure of the building is based off a 10’ x 10’ square grid. Steel columns carry the vertical load to the steel beams embedded in the concrete fl oor slab which evenly distributes the load along the fl oor plane. The load is then transferred to the reinforced concrete masonry walls which carry the load to the concrete foundation.

Structure

StructuralDiagramPlan

Structural Load Tranfser Diagram

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BusinessLevelFloorPlan5

Program:Level1 InteriorPerspectiveViews:Level1

View C : Looking toward break area provided for guests and employees 6

InteriorPerspectiveViews:Level1

ViewA:ViewofReceptionArea ViewB:ViewofReceptionArea

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Studio Level Floor Plan

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View B : Looking toward employee lounge from stairway

View A : Looking toward employee workstations

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ApartmentFloorPlan

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ViewC:FamilyRoomViewB:FamilyRoom

View A : Looking down entry hallway

Site:

The site is located inthe19tharrondissement of Paris,France. Itsitsjustnorthof the River Seine. Thesouthlocationofthesitefacestheriverwhiletheeastlocationisconnectedtoa bridgethat crosses over the Seine. Boththeuniqueshapeofthis neglected lot and a ten foot drop from the bridge leveltotheriverwalklevelcreatechallengesinthisproject.

EUROPEANBATHHOUSE

ProjectLocation

3DSiteView

SitePlan

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Objective&Approach

Objective:

ThroughoutEuropeanhistory,bathhouseshavebeenasignifi cantpartofthecommunities’ lifestyle. A bath house offers the community aplacetosocialize,cleanse, and most of all relax.

Approach:

The intention for the design is to create a place for city dwellers to escape the urban landscape and enter into a place of peace and tranquility. As history denotes, the bath house should provide an experience that is progressive in nature. Because the purpose of the bath house is to promote relaxation each step in the process should be clear and concise.

EUROPEANBATHHOUSE

Looking at the bath house from pedestrian walkway beside the River Seine

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The south façade allows visitors to enjoy views of the River Seine without compromising their privacy.

EnclosureThe facades are designed to secure the privacy ofthevisitorsbyprohibitingtheoutside community from seeing occupants inside the building while visitors are given opportunities to view outside.

As the patrons travel along the east and west sections of the building they are provided landscape views to the urban environment that surrounds them without being exposed.

EastElevation

SouthElevation13

EastWallSection

SouthWallSection

BathHouseRoofPlan

SustainableDesign

Theslightslopeoftheroofallowsforamoderate amount of rainwatertobecollected. Drains are placed on both the northeast and southwestcornersofthe roof. Once the drains collect an adequate amount of rainwater, it is pumped throughthepipes

that are installedabovetheceilingtothemechanicalshafton the north side of the building. Thisiswherethewater is treated. Thenthewateriseither transferred tothewaterfalltobe further fi ltered or stored and appropriately used.

NaturalVentilation:The building’s enclosure contains operable windows that are positioned just below the ceiling on the east, west, and southeast sections of the building. As desired, these windows would be used to improve indoor air quality of the open spaces in the building.

RainwaterCollection:

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EastWallSection

SpatialOrganization

Given the odd shape and square footage limitationsofthissite,theserviceaspectsofthebathhouseareclustered together,whiletheremainingspacebecomesa wide openareatomeander through.Thisspatialarrangementeasesthecirculationpathandguidesvisitorsthroughthebathhouseexperience.

Level1-CircluationDiagram

Circulation:

Given the odd shape and square footage limitationsofthissite,

serviceservice aspectsaspectsoftheofthebathhouseareclustered clustered together,whiletheremainingremaining spacebecomesa wide openopen areatomeandermeander through. through.meander through.meandermeander through.meanderThisspatialarrangementeasesthecirculationpath

guidesguides visitorsthroughthebathhouseexperienceexperience.

Level1-CircluationDiagram

Circulation:

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SpatialOrganizationActivityCore:

Thestructuralcoreof the building contains the bath house’s services. The activities are placed in an ascendingorder that corresponds with the typical steps a traditional European bath house would follow. Upon entering the building, visitors will check in at the reception area where they are given a towel and directed to the locker rooms on the north end of the building. Theywillthenfollowthesequentialpath that is provided for them.

EuropeanBathHouseExperience:

Level1-HotAirRoom/SaunaLevel 2- Steam Room and PoolLevel3-MassageRoomsLevel 4-Public Pool and Smoothie Bar

3DSectionCutShowingActivityCore

a towel and directed to the locker rooms on the north end of the building. sequentialpathsequentialpath that is provided for them.

Level3-MassageRoomsLevel 4-Public Pool and Smoothie Bar

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Level1InteriorViews

Experience

Upon entering the bath house the guest checks in at reception and are given a chance to browse different oils and lotions sold at the spa. The fi rst step bathers take in a

typical European bath house is to relax in a room called the warmroom. This room is heated by a continuous fl ow of hot, dry air allowing the bather to perspire freely.

There are two rooms in the building’s core so that each gender has its own warm room.

Bathhouseentryspace

Looking down warm room hall Facingwomen’swarmroom17

Experience

Second, bathers move to an even hotter room which is commonly referred to as thehotroom. Here, bathers sit on a tile bench and relax while the steady fl ow of steam is poured into the room. The steam signifi cantly opens the pores of the

bathers so that toxins may be released through the skin. After sitting in the hot room, bathersthenlowerthemselvesinacold pool which tightens their pores once again.

Level2InteriorViews

Stairway around the corner of hot rooms

Looking from cold pool section of hot room

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Experience

After performing a full body wash in the pool of cool water, the bather then moves onto the third fl oor where he/she receives amassage. There are nineseparate

massagerooms within the building’s core. An open spaced seating area is provided for bathers to relax while waitng for their turn or for a friend to fi nish.

On the north end of this level is a yoga room giving bathers the option to meditate in complete seclusion.

Level3InteriorViews

Viewofmassageroomstakenneartheelevatorshaft

Lookingfromnorthcornerofmassageleveltothesouthwall19

Experience

The bathers fi nally retire to the coolingroom to conclude their bathing experience. The cooling hut, which is surrounded by a moat of cold water, is always kept at a cold temperature providing an isolated place for bathers to lie down and gaze at the sky.

There are also two hot tubs on both sides of the cool pool providing yet another means of relaxation. In order to give the bathers an opportunity to replenish their bodies

before leaving the bath house, a smoothie bar is located at the north end of the fl oor.

Level4InteriorViews

View of the concluding experience for bath house guests

View of cold hut, hot tubs, and smoothie bar 20

SitePlan

Site:

The site for the dance theater is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris,France. ThecomplexityofParisianurbandesign heavily impacts this sites location. Directly east of the lot isapedestrian pathwaythatleads to a public park. There is also a metro stop underneath the site. The existing staircase and elevator are to remain untouched, therefore, they are incorporated intotheperformancevenue’sdesign giving the public direct accessto the dance theater from the metro stop.

DANCEPERFOMANCECENTERProjectLocation

213DSiteView

Objective&Approach

The urban dance performance center is multifaceted in its function. It must include a dance school for the dance company, a full functioning performance theater,abar/restaurantforguests,agreenspacethatcovers70%ofthesitefootprint, and a loading dock large enough to fi t trailers for companies that may be on tour.

In order to create effi cient spaces for each aspect of the program the building isacomposition of four major segments. It is designed to informthepublicof its several purposes.

DANCEPERFOMANCECENTER

Looking toward Dance Theater from Sidewalk across the street

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Objective:

Approach:

Pedestrian Access :

In order to keep a performance center functioning it is important that it allures to the public. The design of this building generously applies this concept. The architecture of the building makes it possible to highlight areasthatwillinform the public of its multiple functions. There are four main areas in the building that are intended to captivate the public eye.

PublicAccess

A. Visitors that access the building via the underground metro have direct access to the ticket booth.

B. The main entryway gives patrons a place to peruse whether coming for a performance or just passing by.

C. The building provides an aesthetically pleasing underpass to shelter passerbys from potential rain and direct individuals to the entrance.

D. Pedestrians coming from the public park pathway view the public portion of the building. An existing staircase gives these individuals access to the main entryway.

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Pedestrian Access Views

ViewA-Lookingfrommetrostopstairwell

ViewB-Lookingfromstreetlevellooking into courtyard

View C - Looking from sidewalk leading to building

ViewD-Lookingfromupperlevelpedestrian pathway that leads to a

publicpark

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Sectionshowingpublicstairwell

Becausetherearemultiplereasonsapatronmayvisitthebuilding, this one verticalcirculationshaftgivesthepublicdirect access to any part of the building.

PublicCirculation:

Thereisonecirculationcorethat is provided for the public. Theverticalstaircase and an adjacent elevatorshaftarecentrally locatedwithinthe building footprint.

Thereisonecirculationthat is provided

for the public. The verticalstaircase and an adjacent elevatorshaftarecentrally located withinthe building footprint.

Circulation

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Diagram of ductwork in different zonesDiagram of ductwork in different zones

DesignScheme:

The building contains onemechanicalshaft that is located inthecenterofthepublicstaircase. It is the meeting point for both the supply and return ducts. With intention of increasingmechanicaleffi ciencytheservicecoresuppliesthreeseparatezones. Though the layout for the supply ducts differs ineachzone,theysharethesame return confi guration that is embedded in the south wall.

MechanicalDesign

SchoolCeilingPlan

Public Side Ceiling Plan

TheaterCeilingPlan

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ProgramRequirements

This section houses the theater. The sixty foot high ceilings comply with recommended dimensions for a typical performance center. Behind the 40 x 40 stage is a large backstage area with changing rooms and storage space for props and stage equipment.

The fi rst two levels of the building footprint make up the dance school. In order to accommodate the needs of a professional dance company, there are four dance studios within the school. In addition to the studio space there are four offi ces for staff, two gender specifi c locker rooms complete with showers, and a student/staff lounge.

This section of the building would be most utilized by the public. This space was designed to give guests a place to congregate and socialize. This is where the required restaurant/bar and lobby are located. Both the restaurant and lobby are placed adjacent to the theater entrance. As required by the program this bi-level rooftop terrace, takes up 70% of the building footprint. It provides a peaceful place for guests, staff, and dancers to relax. The vegetated roof also contributes to lowering the cost of building operations.

On the south side of the building is a loading dock. When a dance company is on tour, they will have a place to park their trailer. This space is conveniently positioned underneath the backstage area.Therefore, if the company travels with any specifi c stage equipment, it can be easily transported to the backstage via a mechanical lift.

SouthElevation

NorthElevation

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4

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Large dance studio on fi rst level

Large dance studio on second level

InteriorPerspectiveViews

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Theater view taken from back of auditorium seating

Lobby located next to the theater on the third fl oor


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Bar / Restaurant located on fourth fl oor

Rooftopterrace

ThesitefortheDiscovereumislocated on the southwest corneroftheintersection atS State and E Harrison inChicago,Illinois. The building willreplaceapublicparkinglotinthiscongested business area. Immediately to the left of the site isanLtrack. The blue line makes astopnexttothenortheastcornerof the site. Because it sits in such a busyarea it is important to provide space for cars to either drop visitors off or park temporarily. Anunderground parkinggarageisrequired to be incorporated in the design, and the use of this garage is limited to museum employees and guests.

DISCOVEREUM|CHILDREN’SMUSEUMProjectLocationSite:

3DSiteView

SitePlan

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The Discovereum is built for families with children. This museum is designed to inspire children to exploreand engage in the activities provided. Inspiration for this design is derived from the simple design of a treehouse. Just as with a tree house, the further children progress up the building more and more opportunities for exploration are given to them. The openspaces and central atrium reduce the sense of boundaries toinvigoratea child’simagination.

The goal for the Children’s Museum is to design a building that will intrigueindividuals to visit. Since the site is situated in a business area individuals will pass this building on a daily basis. Therefore, it is important the building positivelyreinforcesthe surrounding environmentvia visual appeal and preventingfurthercongestionfor pedestrians.

Objective&Approach

DISCOVEREUM|CHILDREN’SMUSEUM

Looking Across the Street Toward the Children’s Museum

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Objective:

Approach:

Building Envelope Materials:

Just as a treehouseisbuiltwithmaterialstaken from its surrounding environment, so does the urban tree house museum. The building is composed of concrete, structural glass, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum.

Enclosure

WestElevation

NorthElevation

SouthElevation

StructuralGlazingwith attached

stainlesssteelscreen

HorizontalLouvers

stainlesssteelscreen

HorizontalLouvers

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FormworkConcreteBlocks

Curtainwall

Facade Components

Building Envelope Concept:

The concept for the building envelope design is tomimicthewaysunlightisseenthroughatree. The exterior steel screen attached to the structural glass creates a similar lighting effect.

Building Envelope Concept:

The concept for the building envelope design is to mimictheway sunlightisseenthroughatree. The exterior steel screen attached to the structural glass creates a similar lighting effect.

EnclosureDesignStrategy

WallsectiontakenfromLevel4

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Level4wallsectioncallout

ProgramRequirements

Level 1 & Level 2- The ground level contains the information center to the left of the entrance, janitor and staff offi ces, and storage for guests with strollers. The second level contains a small movie theater, a gift shop, and two more small offi ces for storage and staff.

Level 3- The third level is designated as the art studio section of the museum. It provides the children with plenty of desk space, supplies, as well as window side easels for painting.

Level 4- The dig site and skyscraper construction area were separate components to the program. They were both put on the fourth fl oor due to their similar purposes. Children would dig out desired materials from specifi ed bins at the dig site then use carts tobringthematerialsovertotheskyscraperconstructionareaand begin to build their structure.

Level5-Becausetheactivitiesonthelevelbelowrequirelargeamountsofopenspace,alargeportionofthislevelisamezzanine. The south side of this level is a cafeteria accompanied with plenty of seating area. Public restrooms are also provided for guests on this part of the level.

Level 6- Half of this level is a botanical garden. The other half is a vegetated rooftop that invites guests to relax and further enjoy their museum visit.

In order to promote exercisetheprogramrequired a climbing

structuretobeincorporated in thedesign. Its height

mustbeequaltothebuilding’s height.

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ClimbStructure

Circulation&Structure:Concrete columns and slabs are used to createand support the structure which yieldsopenspace. This arrangement accommodatesheavy traffi c fl ow and provides room for equipment associated with each activity.

StructuralDesign

Level1 Level2 Level3

Level4 Level5 Level6 36

Effi cient Building PerformanceSynergyofSystems:

The building is divided into twozones. Each mechanical zone is composedofradiant tube heating/cooling system and under fl oor air system. Louvers, windows, and carbon dioxide sensors are all contributing factors in the decision of which mode to activate.

Radiant tubing

Supplytubes

Returntubes

Under fl oor airsystem

Designated serviceareaforzone2

Designatedserviceareaforzone1

37Level3CeilingPlan-MechanicalDiagram

Effi cient Building PerformanceRadiant Ceilings:The radiant tubing system is to account for a major portion of how the indoor air is conditioned. Thermal comfort is due to the radiant energy exchange between the occupant and the surrounding heated/chilled surfaces. The pump energy associated with a radiant system is signifi cantly lower than the fan energy used with an air systembecauseoftheexcellentthermal properties of water. The 5/8 in polypropylene tubing imbedded in theprecastconcreteceilingpanels

are placed a few inches above the surface at 6 in. on center. Thin stain-lesssteelceilingpanelsarethenplaced over the concrete tubing layer to partially conceal the system. In or-der to avoid condensation on the pipes theairtemperatureisconstantlymoni-tored so that the temperature of the water inside the pipes may be adjusted accordingly.

Airfl ow Diagram of Radiant Tube System from Level 3 to Level 5

Tubes Embedded in Concrete Ceiling

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SustainableDesign

SustainableComponents:

Thethermalpropertiesoftheconcrete fl oors and the green roof reduce the amount of energy necessary to heat and cool the building.

Onsiterenewableenergy:

Theroofoftheparkinggarageonthesouth side of the site serves two purposes:itcoversthecarrampfromrain and harbors energy from the sun to be used as energy to power the museum. Since it is positioned on south

end of the site the photovoltaic panels thatsitatopthisstructurehavethemostexposure to sunlight throughout the day. Once the energy is absorbed it is transferred through the parking garage walls to the underground mechanical shaft on the south end of the building.

Aerialviewofsoutheastcornerofthemuseum39


Level 2 - View taken beside the theater on the north side looking out to the entry plaza

Level4-Viewoftheskyscraperconstructionactivitytakenfromsouthcorner

Level 3 - View of the art studio activity area taken from the northwest cornerofthemuseum

Level 5 - View of cafeteria and dig site activity below Level 6 - View rooftop and surrounding botanical gardenAerialviewofsoutheastcornerofthemuseum

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Sketches

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EiffelTower|Paris,France

LouvreMuseum|Paris,France

Notre Dame Cathedral | Paris, France

Sketches

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Chambord Castle | Loire Valley, France

SacreCoeurBasilica|Paris,France

Notre Dame Cathedral | Paris, France

MontmartreStreescapeParis,France

MontSaintMichel,France

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Thank you for viewing the collection of my designs. Programs that assisted me in implementing my ideas include: AutoCAD 2007, Revit Architecture 2010, Adobe Photoshop CS2, and Adobe InDesign CS2

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