Contextual Grid
SCI-Arc Design Development(DD) Project, 2018 Fall
SCI-Arc Design Studio(DS) Project, 2018 Spring
Adaptive Multi-complex in Mexico City
Enrico Martínez 7, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Scott Uriu, Pavel Getov(DD) / Russel Thomsen(DS)
Advisor
Wolf D. Prix, Michael Rotondi, Joe Day, Darin Johnstone, David Freeland
Critic
Architectural Designer
Role: Participated in overall design and drawing production(DD) / Produced entire drawings and facade system, participated in overall design production(DS)
Massimiliano Bosellii, Eron Kumar, Elias Ahmadi, Shayan Khorassani, Neil Vasquez(DD) / Chulwoong Na(DS)
Collaborators
Statement:
To satisfy programmatic needs, the mass of the building could be considered monumental, in comparision to the surrounding buildings. Since the majority of the building mass is liberated from the ground, the voulume would follow, arising the mass from its context. The monolithicity of the use of similar brick patterns, in terms of scale, tone, hue and repetition, the building creates a sense of its blending presence, in which creates the sense of monumentality.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centres in the world. It is located in the Valley of Mexico (Valle de México), a large valley in the high plateaus in the center of Mexico, at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft). The city has 16 subdivisions, formerly known as boroughs.
Urban Growth
The dawn of the 20th century saw the development of modern infrastructure in the city which included roads, schools, hospitals, and communication systems. Porfirio Diaz, who was president during this time, aimed to advance the city to the point where it might rival any European city. Porfirio chose to use Paris as an example from which they would model their city. The style of Mexican-French fusion architecture because known as Porfirian Architecture. During this time period many Colonial buildings were destroyed and replaced by Porfirian institutions. The start of the Mexican Revolution halted Porfirio’s master plan of modernizing the entire city.
The first skyscraper, Torre Latinoamericana, rose in the 1950’s. The 1968 Olympic games required the building of many sporting facilities. The metro system was opened in 1969 right on time for an enormous population boom. The population of Mexico City has grown from 3 million residents to nearly 9 million in the last 50 years. The Greater Mexico City area is home to over 21 million people which makes it the largest city in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: 19°25’55.0”N/ 99°09’01.1”W
The site is characterized by its void spaces. The project would be through, around, next-to, or in-between surrounding buildings that average about four stories high. Currently a vacant parking lot, we were dealing with how to fit the proposal between varying built conditions. Photo by Yipeng Liu.
Adaptive Architecture
The Massing of the proposed building is lifted off the ground, allowing the ‘preservation’ of these mystic grounds. The boundaries of the building form is confronted with its lot boundaries, which is formally interesting (naturalistic form created by the remaindering voids of the block) nonetheless. Also considering issues of air-rights, shading condition, and constructional disturbance to the occupants of the surrounding context.
Roof Plan & Elevations – North, East, South West
System Diagrams
Physical Model
1:1/16 scale
Powder 3D Print, PLA 3D Print
Dimension: 36”x36”x10”
Contextual Facade
Material wise, we adopt same scheme as our massing and program strategy. We applied cement cladding panel system to building’s facade system and steel - concrete structure for the shell and core wall to sustain our building. Cement cladding make consistency between buildings of the project which could be look separate without it. Besides it generates amazing building experience with sunlights come through the gap between each unit. Exterior wise, it looks little brutal.
Design Development: Steel Tube Cladding Facade System
The building’s Steel Tube Cladding Facade System creates amazing building experience with Mexico City’s ever-changing sunlight condition coming through the gap between each unit. Also, the facade makes the building both contrasting and harmonious with surrounding buildings due to its reflecting materiality.
DD Sheets
Environmental System, Egress, ADA, Fire Separation, Program, Construction Cost Estimate, Typical Floor Plan, Sections, Wall Sections, HVAC, Structure System
Collaborated with Massimiliano Bosellii, Eron Kumar, Elias Ahmadi, Shayan Khorassani, Neil Vasquez
Contextual Grid
SCI-Arc Design Development(DD) Project, 2018 Fall
SCI-Arc Design Studio(DS) Project, 2018 Spring
Adaptive Multi-complex in Mexico City
Enrico Martínez 7, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Scott Uriu, Pavel Getov(DD) / Russel Thomsen(DS)
Advisor
Wolf D. Prix, Michael Rotondi, Joe Day, Darin Johnstone, David Freeland
Critic
Architectural Designer
Role: Participated in overall design and drawing production(DD) / Produced entire drawings and facade system, participated in overall design production(DS)
Massimiliano Bosellii, Eron Kumar, Elias Ahmadi, Shayan Khorassani, Neil Vasquez(DD) / Chulwoong Na(DS)
Collaborators
Statement:
To satisfy programmatic needs, the mass of the building could be considered monumental, in comparision to the surrounding buildings. Since the majority of the building mass is liberated from the ground, the voulume would follow, arising the mass from its context. The monolithicity of the use of similar brick patterns, in terms of scale, tone, hue and repetition, the building creates a sense of its blending presence, in which creates the sense of monumentality.
South/East View
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centres in the world. It is located in the Valley of Mexico (Valle de México), a large valley in the high plateaus in the center of Mexico, at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft). The city has 16 subdivisions, formerly known as boroughs.
Urban Growth
The dawn of the 20th century saw the development of modern infrastructure in the city which included roads, schools, hospitals, and communication systems. Porfirio Diaz, who was president during this time, aimed to advance the city to the point where it might rival any European city. Porfirio chose to use Paris as an example from which they would model their city. The style of Mexican-French fusion architecture because known as Porfirian Architecture. During this time period many Colonial buildings were destroyed and replaced by Porfirian institutions. The start of the Mexican Revolution halted Porfirio’s master plan of modernizing the entire city.
The first skyscraper, Torre Latinoamericana, rose in the 1950’s. The 1968 Olympic games required the building of many sporting facilities. The metro system was opened in 1969 right on time for an enormous population boom. The population of Mexico City has grown from 3 million residents to nearly 9 million in the last 50 years. The Greater Mexico City area is home to over 21 million people which makes it the largest city in the Western Hemisphere.
Site Analysis
Location: 19°25’55.0”N/ 99°09’01.1”W
The site is characterized by its void spaces. The project would be through, around, next-to, or in-between surrounding buildings that average about four stories high. Currently a vacant parking lot, we were dealing with how to fit their proposal between varying built conditions.
Adaptive Architecture
The Massing of the proposed building is lifted off the ground, allowing the ‘preservation’ of these mystic grounds. The boundaries of the building form is confronted with its lot boundaries, which is formally interesting (naturalistic form created by the remaindering voids of the block) nonetheless. Also considering issues of air-rights, shading condition, and constructional disturbance to the occupants of the surrounding context.
Ground Floor Plan
Level 2 Floor Plan
Level 3 Floor Plan
Section A
Section B
System Diagrams
Physical Model 1:1/16 scale
Materials: Powder 3D Print, PLA 3D Print
Dimension: 36”x36”x10”
Contextual Facade
Material wise, we adopt same scheme as our massing and program strategy. We applied cement cladding panel system to building’s facade system and steel - concrete structure for the shell and core wall to sustain our building. Cement cladding make consistency between buildings of the project which could be look separate without it. Besides it generates amazing building experience with sunlights come through the gap between each unit. Exterior wise, it looks little brutal.
Design Development:
Steel Tube Cladding Facade System
Steel tube cladding makes contrast between surrounding buildings of the project. At the same time, it makes building harmonious with the context due to the reflecting materiality. From the interior, cladding system generates amazing building experience with ever-changing sunlights condition comes through the gap between each unit.
Mega Chunk
Wall Section
DD Sheets
Environmental System, Egress, ADA, Fire Separation, Program, Construction Cost Estimate, Typical Floor Plan, Sections, Wall Sections, HVAC, Structure System
Collaborated with Massimiliano Bosellii, Eron Kumar, Elias Ahmadi, Shayan Khorassani, Neil Vasquez
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