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Urban Architecture Studio University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Theses from the Architecture Program Architecture Program May 2006 Urban Architecture Studio Steve Greco Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/archthesis Part of the Architecture Commons Greco, Steve , "Urban Architecture Studio" (2006). Theses from the Architecture Program. 34. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/archthesis/34 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Architecture Program at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses from the Architecture Program by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Urban Architecture Studio Author Steve Greco School University of Nebraska Degree Master of Architecture Major Architecture Mentor Ted Ertl Graduation May 2006 City, State Lincoln, NE i project abstract Project Abstract I. Project Title architecture?” Naturally, the goal becomes to create an architecture This proposal calls for an Urban Architecture Studio in piece exciting and deep in meaning to a student, yet simple London, UK. Preliminary programmatic elements include: studios, enough for person without a design background to understand. critic space, library, computer area, residence units, faculty suite, For example, a project on the recent cover of Architecture Record, office(s), social lounge, porters’ lodge, dining room, kitchen, cook/ may win approval from the profession, yet not from the occupants maids room, and reception area. themselves. This is a tough topic to argue, but a good starting point is John Ruskin’s quote from The Seven Lamps of Architecture II. Statement of Intent that “Good architecture must speak well, act well, and whatever it As a current student with an interest in teaching later on has to say or do it must look well.” in my career, I am naturally drawn to the design of an architecture There are several design topics relevant to both my facility and how it may facilitate the education that occurs within personal interests as well as the interests offered by my mentor it. This notion was first presented to me by a representative of Leo Ted Ertl regarding this proposal. First, the project will incorporate A. Daly during a presentation regarding high performance K-12 an existing building and utilize adaptive re-use strategies. Due to schools. Their stance was an energy efficient building would not the historical nature of London’s architecture and the possibility of only save money, but also foster a better learning environment. incorporating it into the curriculum of the school, Professor Ertl’s With an architecture school, this notion can be pushed further into knowledge in both adaptive re-use and historically preservation more design aspects, not just day lighting. is advantageous to this project. He also has served as the Rather than proposing an entire school, this proposal focuses on a London mentor, thus has first-hand knowledge of the cities’ urban smaller, yet equally intellectual stimulating project: a satellite school conditions, as well as the needs of a study abroad academic in London for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Architecture program. schools are extremely challenging, yet equally rewarding projects. Furthermore, since London’s laissez-faire approach to The significance in designing an architecture school is that not only planning has warranted criticism on major architecture pieces, special is there a general public perception of the building, but its main attention will be given to urban conditions. Numerous prominent occupants are well-rounded architecture professors and students. buildings in London’s Canary Wharf development produced grand The beauty of this is two-fold. On the one hand this potentially pieces of architecture, yet lacked any connection to the human scale offers more valid criticism, yet on the other, more intriguing side, or relation to each other. Urban scale and context are important not provides an important educational opportunity in design choices. only to serve as a learning prototype but may also help establish The initial design intent of this project is to inspire both connections to the neighbouring community. Since students are the architecture community and the everyday passerby alike. only visiting for a four month stay, a strong connection to the area ii This is a topic often debated when asking “what constitutes good can foster a better learning environment. project abstract collegiate apartment complex for two more years, I am conscious of some of the successes and failures of the building types. Several issues must be considered when designing for young adult housing, verses typical residential units. These include, noise control, providing a community atmosphere, offering certain amenities, and catering to the particular lifestyle. III. NAAB Commitment This project is committed to meeting the NAAB criteria identified by the faculty. The first guideline is a checklist of the minimum 13 requirements that locates where in the process they Image 1: Canary Wharf Other personal interests include sustainability, studio are applicable to (see appendix ii). culture, and dormitory living situations. As a motivated architect After reviewing the 2004 NAAB Student Performance student set to enter the professional world, I feel an obligation Criteria, five additional areas are relevant to my project: (8) not only to be educated in the field of sustainability, but also Western Traditions, (10) National and Regional Traditions, (13) capable of applying it to a design project. So far in my education Human Diversity, (15) Sustainable Design, (19) Environmental I have learned the principles of sustainable design, yet have not Systems, (24) Building Materials and Assemblies. directly applied them to any studio project. This project provides the academic architecture community the opportunity to lead by IV. Site Description example in the field of sustainability. Background research, mainly There are several good reasons to choose London for this case studies and implementation sustainable principles, will be proposal. First, the College already has an established program conducted this summer with the assistance of Professor Nathan there. Second, existing conditions provide students new learning Krug. A point of departure for the research is Thomas A. Fisher’s opportunities at a larger urban scale, while also offering first hand five principles of sustainable environmental architecture: Healthful experiences of architectural masterpieces. Interior Environment, Energy Efficiency, Ecologically Benign Based on recommendations made by past London Materials, Environmental Form, and Good Design. (see appendix i) mentors, two specific sites have been identified as areas of Studio culture is also another area of interest. Having interest. Both sites are adjacent to Trafalgar Square, one a five plus years of countless hours of studio experience, one property on the Strand, another located at 20 Cockspur. A becomes aware of the both the highlights and downfalls of our third site may likely surface after a visit to London this summer. own Architecture Hall. Not only are these issues to be explored, Initial requirements for any proposed site include: nearby public but other similar buildings will be analyzed, such as sustainable transportation, incorporation of some part(s) of an existing building, architecture facilities. and a location in an active urban area. In addition, it must provide Lastly, being a dorm resident of two years and living in a enough space for the square footage necessitated by the program, iii project abstract Image 2: Site Plan along Strand Image 3: Façade of 20 Cockspur Image 4: Façade of Strand Building (middle) Image 5: Site Plan around 20 Cockspur iv project abstract as well as enhance the notion of a building that inspires. goals, design measurable performance requirements, and develop V. Methods conceptual relationships. First, the mission statement defines the Programming intent of the project. Next, in order to accomplish the mission, The initial constraints of the project will be refined this goals are developed to express the level of quality to be reached summer in order to aid in the selection of an appropriate site. by the final design regarding all design issues uncovered in the Donna P. Duerk’s Architectural Programming provides the guideline analysis phase. Then, in order to realize design goals the building for most programmatic issues. must work in a way to promote certain attributes. A performance requirement is a statement of measurable function the design must 1. Analysis of the existing state. live up to. Lastly, concepts must be developed in order to illustrate During this phase, a site analysis, user profiles, codes, constraints, the ideal organizational level of function. and climate, are studied along with interviews of past and future Concluding the pre-design phase, additional case studies London program participates. of similar programs, architecture educational facilities, dormitories, In addition to meeting the initial site requirements, potential sites and adaptive reuse projects will be explored. will undergo a detailed analysis. This project will attempt to Image 6: John Soane understand the history of the site, including natural evolution, House former use, image and association. Additional mapping of activity and circulation is necessary to understand traffic patterns at Image 7: Falkestrasse Rooftop both
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