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Living in the WallHo(s)tel + Flexible Market
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer
Mission StatementThis project con nues an ac ve urban fabric past the barrier of I-95 in coopera on with new development plans for the Delaware River waterfront by layering commercial and event spaces to mix Philadelphians with a constant rota on of hotel users. The loca on provides ample walking access to public transit and many of the tourist ameni es of the waterfront and historic district. The hotel is designed to allow a con nuous visual connec on—whether the guest is in their room, the hallway, a communal space, or event space—to the Delaware River, Center City skyline, and the plaza space directly below.
Living in the WallHo(s)tel + Flexible Market
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer
Philadelphia University, Fall 2011Design IX Process Book
Professor Susan FrostenProfessor Christopher Boskey
Contents
Site Analysis
Zoning
Program Development
Adjancencies
Precedents
Massing Studies
Final Project Documenta on
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SITE ANALYSIS
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Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Automobile
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Bicycle
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
National Constitution Center
Ben Franklin’s Grave
Independence Visitor Center
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
Chist Church
Betsy Ross House
Festival Pier
Penns’ Landing
Elfreth’s Alley
Dave & Buster’s
Race St Pier
Sugar House Casino
The Camden Children’s Garden
Dr. Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
Campbell’s Field
Adventure Aquarium
The Bourse
Society Hill Towers
Franklin Square
Sugar House CasinoMOVEMENT: Pedestrian Activity
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Proposed Light Rail
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Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: SEPTA Bus Routes
[2nd and Market]
[Spring Garden]
[5th and Market]
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
StRoadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Subway Routes
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
Market St
MOVEMENT: Sugarhouse Casino Shuttle
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Trolly Tours
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Market St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
Race St
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
MOVEMENT: Water Traffic
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5
21
42
33
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12
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[Spring Garden]
[5th and Market]
Pine St
Spruce St
3rd
St
2nd
St
Spring Garden St
Ben Franklin Bridge
5th
St
6th
St
Roadways
Bike Trails
Philadelphia Trolly Works
Duck Tour
Proposed Multi-use Trail
Pedestrian Walking
Pedestrian Attractions
Water Traffic
BoatsProposedWater Traffic
Market-Frankford Line
PATCO
Bus Routes
Sugarhouse Shuttle
Proposed Light Rail
Legend:
National Constitution Center
Ben Franklin’s Grave
Independence Visitor Center
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall
Chist Church
Betsy Ross House
Festival Pier
Penns’ Landing
Elfreth’s Alley
Dave & Buster’s
Race St Pier
Sugar House Casino
The Camden Children’s Garden
Dr. Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
Campbell’s Field
Adventure Aquarium
The Bourse
Society Hill Towers
Franklin Square
Sugar House CasinoMOVEMENT:
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Audible PathsPATCOAutomobile
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Live Site Traffi c
morning: 8:00am-10:00am
a ernoon: 1:00pm-3:00pm
evening: 5:00pm-10:00pm
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20 min 40 min0 min
Mobility From The Site
Walking distances from the site were ranked by 0 through 40 minute “walks”, and then combined with the various forms of transit. Thus, a bus directly passing the site starts at 0 min. and shows the distance on that bus that can be travelled in 40 min. This is then repeated with a bus in a 5 min. walking distance, and how far you can go a er the 5 min. walk on that bus, and from that bus to another bus, or subway or train. This then begins showing the distance one can travel from the site in 40min. from a combina on of all public transit sources, showing the mobility from the site into the surrounding city.
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5-9
10-14
20-24
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25-29
30-34
35-3940-4445-5960-8990-<
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733109
201206201
99
187
517
15-19
= 100 participants
Number of participants
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13.6%32%
3.7%%
3.8%8%3.7%
1.8%1
14.5%4 5%
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3.5%
Travel Time to WorkOrigin: Zip 19106 | Des na on: VariedTotal Polled: 5,364 ppl
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Old City Pedestrian Ac vitylandmark density by blockac ve intersec on
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Additional Narratives
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Transporta on Narra vesOrigin: Zip 19106 | Des na on: Varied | Total Polled: 5,192 ppl
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2,062 (36%)
579 (10%)
254 (4%)
689 (12%)
94 (2%)
112 (2%)
1402 (25%)
Number ofUsers
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Passenger Conges on[Eastbound Entering]
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Passenger Conges on[Eastbound Exi ng]
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Passenger Conges on
Passenger conges on data was obtained by SEPTA and re-visualized. The data is organized by the number of people entering the sta on, leaving the sta on, and in which direc on (east bound, and west bound, for each half hour of the day, at each sta on along the Market-Frankfort Line. This data was compiled in a three dimensional graph, where the radius of the form is equivalent to the number of passengers , the height is rela ve to the me of day, and these forms created where overlaid on the subway route and city grid. From these shapes it is possible to determine when the peak usages of sta on occur, and how they relate to the neighboring sta ons. The Eastbound entering and exi ng were compared, then placed side by side to visualize the total number of people passing through the sta on in that direc on.
data from SEPTA
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Passenger Conges on[Eastbound Combined]
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ZONING
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Zoning Uses
Commercial 5, or C-5 Zoning is a new zoning in 2011 for the promo on of high density mixed use devel-opment. The new zoning covers a large area of Center City Philadelphia, and adds special restric ons on buildings in certain areas (Market and Chestnut Streets in par cular) in order to maintain the walkability and dense storefront nature that is characteris c of the city. The classifi ca on also calls for public ame-ni es such as sea ng, public art, landscaping, and retail space for the building’s occupants and general public.
The zoning also calls for the development of parking facili es to intercept vehicular commuter traffi c before it enters Center City.
Uses permi ed are those which minimize nega ve impact on the enjoyment of public sidewalk and public space by large numbers of people. They should enliven and enhance the public use, experience and enjoyment of these spaces.
Commercial, residen al, hotel and entertainment uses are permi ed; mul ple buildings are permi ed on a single lot.
Ground level retail and personal service are encouraged by not including their gross fl oor area as part of the permi ed gross fl oor area of the development. Prohibited or highly discouraged uses include surface parking lots, auto repairs, auto sales lots, drive-in restaurants, public parking lots, open trash handling areas, and other programs that can be disrup ve to the enjoyment of Center City.
h p://www.philaplanning.org/plans/zoning.pdf p.29
Zoning Type: Commercial 5
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Required SetbacksSet-backs are not required in C-5 zones. p.7
100: Up to 65’75: Up to 300’50: Up to 500’*40: Up to 700’**30: Above 700’***
* Alterna vely buildings that are between 300 and 500 feet tall can occupy an aver-age of 60% of the en re site between 65 and 500 feet.** Or 50% average between 65’ and 700 feet for buildings between 500 and 700 feet tall.*** Or 40% average above 65’
Height Restric ons
Because C-5 zoning encourages dense development there are no specifi c height limits set. Rather, the height limit is de-termined as a factor of area limits and setback requirements. Given a limited maximum gross square footage, the more slender a building, the taller it can be, and visa versa.
Area Regula ons
Gross Floor Area permi ed is 1200%
An addi onal 800% is permi ed for mee ng specifi c requirements including a specifi ed level of public amenity in the development:
We do not meet the 50 foot street requirement.
Frontage on two streets 50 feet or more in width.
Providing public space equal to 30% of the area of the lot.
Providing public sea ng and landscaping within the public space.
Providing public art or endowing performances within the public space at a value derived from the construc on cost of the development.
Providing ground level retail space equal to at least 1% of the Gross Floor Area of the building.
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Loading Trash Requirements
Parking Requirements
Off -street parking is not required.When provided it must be within a parking structure, preferably underground.
The gross fl oor area of all levels of a parking garage located at or above the average ground level shall not be included as part of the permi ed gross fl oor area calcula on on lots fron ng on Delaware avenue or Interstate 95 between Spring Garden street and Chestnut street.
All parking garages located north of Market street with frontage on a southbound street shall provide ingress to the garage from that street.
All parking lots shall contain ligh ng designed so as to prevent glare on abu ng proper es but to provide a minimum level of light on the lot and the abu ng sidewalk equal to two (2) horizontal foot candles;
At every point where a driveway, whether for ingress or egress, crosses a public sidewalk, the area of the sidewalk between the building line and the curb line, equal in width to the driveway(s) shall be of a diff erent color, texture or paving material, in accordance with the standards of the Department of Streets, so as to indicate and warn pedestrians of the existence of the driveway;
All garages and parking lots shall provide off -street reservoir space between the street line and valet pick-up point or the cket issuing mechanisms or booths in accordance with the following requirements, provided, that these provisions shall be cumula ve for lots with two (2) or more points of ingress, further provided, that there shall be at least one (1) reservoir space at each point of ingress:
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Loading Requirements
Off -street loading can be accomodated in the following enclosed spaces within the building envelope:
First Required Space – ten feet wide, forty feet long, fourteen feet high
Second Required Space – eleven feet wide, sixty feet long, fourteen feet high
Third Required Space – ten feet wide, thirty feet long, fourteen feet high
Fourth Required Space – ten feet wide, forty feet long, fourteen feet high
Fi h Required Space – eleven feet wide, sixty feet long, fourteen feet high
Each Addi onal Space – ten feet wide, thirty feet long, fourteen feet high;
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max 30%
max 40%
max 75%max 100%
max 50%
Total Lot
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max 30%
max 40%
max 75%max 100%
max 50%
Zoned Area
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max 30%
max 40%
max 75%max 100%
max 50%
Combined Zoning
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max 100%
max 75%
max 50%
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Our goal is to work in conjunc on with the Delaware River Waterfront Master Plan to create pedestrian friendly spaces with program that brings energy to the area. Using the neighboring transit paths we shall establish a transporta on outlet as a catalyst for ac va ng the site along with a fl exible market and a ho(s)tel to promote social interconnec vity between users.
Mission Statement
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The site allocated for program is located at 100 N Columbus Boulevard on the corner of Race Street and Columbus Boulevard. The zoned lot measures approximately 38,000 square feet and the program commingles a Hotel, Hostel, Transit hub, and Flexible Market space.
Across from the newly opened Race St. Pier, and along the Race St. Connector project, the site is undergoing exci ng change as the Delaware Waterfront Development Corpora on implements its master plan along Philadelphia’s riverfront. An exis ng building on the site, an unused Pump House is slated for conversion to a 250 seat the-atre and arts venue.
In support of the new development and the exis ng ac vity in old city the program in-cludes an addi onal stop on the Market-Frankford line between the 2nd and Market, and Spring Gar-den Sta ons. This stop will be the core element of a new transit hub be er linking Camden, New Jersey, Old City, and the Delaware waterfront with the greater context of Philadelphia. New stops for,
PATCO, and the proposed water taxi and Light Rail line along Columbus Blvd. will turn this loca on into a transit node for commuters, tourists, and locals.
The site’s proximity to Philadelphia’s His-toric tourism center makes the loca on excellent for a hotel. The site also off ers views both of the Delaware River where the Ben Franklin Bridge crosses, and of the Center City Skyline. Located at a transit stop, and along I-95 which provides to the Philadelphia Airport, the hotel is convenient for tourists.
Welding the two programs together is a public space consis ng of a fl exible market place. This market combines regular vendors and tempo-rary changing public events and exhibi ons, bring-ing ac vity to the site as well as serving those who are travelling through. Overall the program hopes to provide services collateral to the exis ng ac- vi es in the area by adding mul -use space that
draws people in and through.
Introduc on
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PROGRAM IDEAS
GOALS
Market Frankford Line Stop
Elephant Sanctuary
Cemetery (roo op)
Hotel / Hostel (capsul?)
Retail - Flexible Market
Cafe
Ac ve Public Space
Assisted Living
Studio Space / ART
Skate Park
Graffi Art Park
Bike Stop / Store - Covered Bike Parking
Yard Sale
Educa on
Entertainment
Observa on - Waterfront/Bridge
Pedestrian Connec on to Ben Franklin Bridge
Allow for Connec on to PATCO,SEPTA,Proposed light rail
Elephant Chair
Mixed Demographics
Views to Skyling | Bridge
Connec on to Ameni es
Help the Area Bring more Tourists
Race St. PierPenn’s LandingFes val PierHistoric District
EQUITYPeople
***Provide Collateral Services
Public | Social
PMA Annex | Involvement
FRINGE FESTIVAL
‘BIG BOX’ as Precedent
Office
Conference | Gathering
History | Art exibit
Civil Defense FortEnemies:JerseyBarnes (new)Bad Architecture
HISTORIC WATERFRONT CENTER
Network of Informa on Spaces
SITE
I haven’t Wri en Anything Yet
Jersey FIST Pump people off the Ben Franklin coming from Jersey
- Support Olds City’s Economy by Bringing Pedestrian Volume- Teach Display Sustainability- Extend ac vity to Waterfront- Bring people from Camden- Be conscious of posi on of Arrival to City- Host Recrea on
ECONOMY
ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRNOMENTENERGY
Conscien ous Design
9.5.11
DMK
Ini al Program Discussion
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Transporta on Hub: - Market Frankford Line
- Pedestrian Connec on to Ben Franklin Bridge
- PATCO Connec on
- Bike Stop
- Bus Stop
- Ferry/Taxi Stop
Accomoda on: - Hotel
- Hostel
- Covered Bike Parking
Ac ve Public Space: - Flexible Market:
- Yard Sale
- Farmer’s Market
- Performance
- Art
- Cafe
- Observa on
- Educa on
PROGRAM 9.9.11
S.H.A.RCHITECTSGOALS
- Support Old City’s Economy by Bringing Pedestrian Volume: - Bring people from Camden
- Extend ac vity to Waterfront- Bring people from Camden-Conscien ous Design: - Considera on of Old City neighborhoods
(Elfreth’s Alley)
- Arrival to City
- Provide Collateral Services
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Administra ve Offi ces Administra ve Offi cesThe offi ce area are a mixture of open fl oor offi ce and closed rooms linking the administra on of the Hotel, Hostel, and Market programs. The offi ces are occupied by management, fi nancial and Public Rela ons personnel.
Staff lounge Staff loungeThe staff lounge is a shared space for all of the administra ve employees, and for the employees working the fl oor of the market. It is a place for dinning and relaxing during breaks, as well as an informal mee ng point.
Restroom Restroom Public restrooms are accessible by the employees and users. Mul ple Restrooms are dispersed throughoutand female facili es.
Program Descrip on
LobbyThis space is publically accessible, and serves as an entry point for the hotel and hostel program. The lobby also acts as a mee ng point for visitor interac ons, and an informa on hub for upcoming events, ac vi es, and sights.
HOTEL MARKET
Facility Security Facility SecuritySecurity manages opening the building for opera ons and provides a monitored, safe environment for the users of all spaces in the program.
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Restroomt various program spaces, and provide seperate male
TRANSIT HUB
Facility SecuritySecurity systems include cameras and SEPTA sta on offi cials.
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HOTEL MARKETHostel Quad Occupancy RoomThese are small rooms for up to four people. They contain only the bare essen als and will share communal showers and restrooms. They can be rented by the room or by the bed, and are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
Hostel large roomThese are large rooms for up to 10 people, and are rented by the bed. They are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
LockersLockers are available for hostel guests to provide security and privacy to their stay.
Laundry roomThe Hostel contains a small laundry room for the use of guests and staff .
Communal Showers and RestroomsThe Restrooms and showers for the Hostel por on are shared spaces.
Communal SpaceWithin the Hotel are communal areas including living room style areas and communal kitchens.
Hotel 2 person occupancy room (economy)These are small basic hotel rooms, containing a double or queen bed, closet, and bathroom.
Retail EstablishmentsTypes of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli, Flower Shop, General Convenient Store, and Coff ee Shop. Size of each will depend on its usage type.
Performance/Market Flexible Park SpaceThis space remains as a public park space but is available to reserve/rent out to vendors and entertainers to use for public events, in which case the space will be equipped and set up as needed for a length of me specifi ed by the user.
Conference RoomAdministra ve personnel of some or all departments convene in this space for scheduled mee ngs, workshops and updates.
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TRANSIT HUB
Light Rail Transit StopOpen-air shelters and pla orms to be constructed in conjunc on with light rail system. Containing fare vending, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels.
Bus StopOpen-air shelters on Columbus Blvd. containing, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels.
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Hotel 4 person occupancy room (economy)These are larger rooms with two double beds, accommoda ng up to four people. They include a bathroom and closet.
Hotel 2 person occupancy room (luxury)This is a large two person room with a queen bed. The room includes a desk and si ng area, as well as a larger bathroom and a closet.
Hotel 4 person occupancy room (luxury)This is a larger double room for up to 4 people. It includes a si ng area and a desk, as well as a bathroom and closet.
Hotel 6 person occupancy Suite (luxury)This is a large hotel suite, providing a living area, kitchene e, a two person room, and a four person room. A luxurious Bathroom and closets are also a component.
Assembly conference roomThis space provides guests with a place to gather, hold mee ngs, or small conferences within the hotel.
GymA small gym for the recrea on and health of the occupants with basic gym equipment will be provided.
HOTEL MARKET
Loading Loading A loading dock will provide access for deliveries to all Program elements. Adequate space for unloading sareas is provided.
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Loadinghipments and staging them for movement to storage
TRANSIT HUB
Water Taxi StopOpen-air shelter containing, sea ng, ligh ng for safety, and informa on panels and secure gangway access.
Heavy Rail Pla ormEntry and exit space for access to train cars, may be open air or underground. Ticketed space. Average for fully loaded cars is 160 people. May be central or separate North-bound and South-bound pla orms.
UnderpassUnderpasses are pedestrian passages connec ng separate pla orms and the pla orms to the mezzanine level.
MezzanineOpen area, some mes referred to as concourse, that contains most of the ancillary program spaces as well as cke ng and fare arrays, SEPTA sta on offi cials, and informa on center.
Ancillary AreasMany small specifi c spaces that contain u litarian program elements. Details can be found in the program grid.
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HOTEL MARKETStorageSpace will be provided for storing cleaning and maintenance supplies, as well as clean sheets, toi-letries, and other necessi es. This space will be split between a main room linked to the loading and small closets spread throughout the hotel.
StorageStorage is shared between vendors for equipment, food, supplies and is allocated appropriately by area based on the needs of the establishment. These spaces will have easy access to the loading.
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TRANSIT HUBStorageStorage for maintenance and other items is de-tailed in program grid. 1
1. Griffi n, Kenneth W.. Building type basics for transit facili es. New York, NY: Wiley, 2004. p.63-80
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Ancillary Program Name Loca on Quan ty Area Combined Area Sec on Area
Sta on Electrical Services Mezzanine Pla orm Track Electrical Distribu on Mezzanine 2 900 1800 1800 Collector Bus Room 2 420 840 840 Uninterrup ble Power Supply (UPS) and Ba ery Room Mezzanine 2 260 520 520 Tunnel Ligh ng Track 2 80 160 160
Trac on Power Control Room (electrical) Mezzanine 1 200 200 200 Power Room 1 Mezzanine 1 2000 2000 2000 Power Room 2 Mezzanine 1 2600 2600 2600 Power Room 3 Mezzanine 1 4000 4000 4000 8800 Signals Signal Room Interlocking Pla orm 1 1200 1200 1200 Signal Room Non-Interlocking Pla orm 1 320 320 320 1520 Sta on Opera ons Sta on CTA Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 Sta on Dry Storage Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 Sta on Chemical Storage Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 Refuse Storage Room Pla orm 1 100 100 100 Scrubber (fl oor) Pla orm 1 100 100 100 Scrubber (fl oor) Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 600 Sta on Exhaust OTE-UPE No.1 Pla orm/Mezzanine 1 1200 1200 OTE-UPE No.2 Pla orm/Mezzanine 1 1200 1200 2400 Sta on Ven la on Chiller Room No.1 Mezzanine 1 2600 2600 2600 Chiller Room No.2 Mezzanine 1 2600 2600 2600 5200
Transit Program Calcula ons
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Name Loca on Quan ty Area Combined Area Sec on Area
Tunnel Ven la on Tunnel Ven la on Room No.1 Mezzanine 1 4900 4900 4900 Tunnel Ven la on Room No.2 Mezzanine 1 4900 4900 4900 Vent Blast Sha No.1 Mezzanine 1 2000 2000 2000 Vent Blast Sha No.2 Mezzanine 1 2000 2000 2000 13800 Plumbing and Fire Protec on Ejector Room 1 Track 1 300 300 300 Toilet—Unisex Track 2 40 80 80 Toilet, public—Men Track 1 90 90 90 Toilet, public—Women Track 1 90 90 90 560 Maintenance Ladders, Li s storage Mezzanine 1 200 200 200 Lamps and Ballast Mezzanine 1 200 200 200 Porters’ Supply and Equipment Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 500 Communica ons Communica on Room Mezzanine 1 800 800 800 Public Telephone Equipment Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 Commercial Wireless Telephone Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 1000 Security & Control Sta on Service Center 1 Mezzanine 1 120 120 120 Sta on Service Center 2 Mezzanine 1 120 120 120 Sta on Emergency Management Panel Mezzanine 1 100 100 100 340 Mezzanine Pla orm TrackTOTALS 33200 1720 720
TOTAL SF 34720
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Name Loca on Quan ty Area Combined Area Sec on Area
Vendor Establishments Large Retail Establishment 1 to 2 800-1,000 800-1,000 Medium Retail Establishment 1 to 2 400-600 400-600 Small Retail Establishment 1 to 2 150-300 150-300 Eatery: Kitchen 1 to 2 800 800 Eatery: Sea ng 1 to 2 400-500 400-500 2,550-3,200Performance Space Stage Park 1 300-800 300-800 Sea ng/Audience Space Park 2,000-3,000 2,000-3,000 2,300-3,800 Market/Expo Space Market Space Park 1 4,000-6,000 4,000-6,000 4,000-6,000Adminstra on Typical Offi ce Space 4 to 5 100 400-500 Break Lounge 1 300 300 Conference 1 300 300 1,000-1,100Facility Security Offi ce 2 100 200 Monitoring Room 1 150 150 350General Park/Sea ng 1 400 400 400Loading 1 1,500 1,500 1,500Storage 1 2,500 2,500 2,500
TOTAL SF 14,600-18,850
Market Program Calcula ons
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Name Loca on Quan ty Area Combined Area Sec on Area
Hostel Lobby 1 1000 1000 Quad Occupancy Room 6 250 1500 10 Person Occupancy Room 3 850 2550 Restroom and Shower Facili es 2 400 800 Lockers 54 2 108 Laundry facili es 1 300 300 Secure Bike Storage 1 500 500 Communal Spaces (Shared) 1 1000 1000 Loading (shared) 1 1500 1500 Security 1 100 100 Administra on offi ces 2 100 200 9558
Hotel Lobby 1 1000 1000 2-person occupancy (economy) 45 250 11250 4-person occupancy (economy) 45 450 20250 2-person occupancy (luxury) 45 400 18000 4-person occupancy (luxury) 45 750 33750 6-Person occupancy (luxury) 10 1100 11000 Communal Space (shared) 1 1000 1000 Gym 1 1000 1000 Food services: bar, lounge, dinning, room service 1 2000 2000 Staff lounge 1 500 500 Administra on Offi ces 5 500 2500 Cleaning/supply closet 2 100 200 Assembly Confrence Room 500 500 Secure Bike Storage 1 1000 1000 Loading 1 1500 1500 Security 1 100 100 116550
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Performance Criteria
Hotel:
The Hotel challenges the norms of lodging. It brings the user into the life and movement of the city, bringing ac vity and events into the site, and blurring the lines between the private space of the hotel room, and the public space of the city. The hotel creates a unique experience for the user.
-Experience of user path-Connec on to series of events -The user perspec ve
Lobby: Secure Gateway/Portal with informa on. Lounge por on is perhaps more public. (Semi-deconstructed)
Units: Diversity, varying in scales economy and types. Must either have a direct visual connec on to our program or access to communal space with direct visual connec on. Communal Spaces: Varying in Form and Func on Act as Event Rooms: For reserva on by the hour for a variety of events, otherwise used as a communal space for hotel users. Both interior and exterior space. Restaurant: The restaurant exists within the Hotel but is a public element. It draws the public realm ver cally.
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Market:
-Consis ng of a series of pathways derived from movement across the site and access to transit elements.-Within these intertwining pathways are moments, “follies”, which provide a variety of services (Food, Coff ee, groceries, newspapers, rest, leisure, entertainment, ect.).-This is a fl uid realm of public space. - Consistent Market: - Constant elements within a fl uid ac vity zone. - Permanent moments that provide specifi c func ons. (convenience store, media shop, café, newsstand, restaurant, ice cream parlor, fl ower shop, ect.)
Flexible Market:
-Flexible market program changes on daily, weekly, monthly levels, following trends of ac vity within the city. Intermediary space within the fl uid pathways and the moments of the consistent market become fi lled with program in infi nity reconfi gurable forms. Art exhibits, farmers market, interna onal cooking expo, restaurant week, Philly beer week, concert, theater, installa ons, fl ea markets, arts fair, cra show, ect.
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Market | Expo | Performance Event
Consistent MarketTypes of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli,
space and various types of performers are encouraged to reserve this space
Park/Plaza space available for public gathering when it is not reserved for another event.
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Consistent Market EstablishmentsIntended Services
Breakfast Sandwiches, Donuts, Bagels,Beverages, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps, Paninis, French Fries
Coff ee, Frappuccinos, Cappuccinos, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Coff ee Grounds, Scones, Muffi ns, Bagels, Cakes, Breads, Cookies, Smoothies
Daily Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals, Beverages, Cigare es, Gum, Lo ery Tickets
Entrees, appe zers, wine, beer, beverages, soup, salad, service, sea ng
Beverages, Snacks, Cigare es, Lo ery Tickets, Ba eries, Coff ee, Milk, Bread, Produce, Fruit, Cereal, Candy, Gum, Packaged Food
Flowers, Vases, Gi baskets, Seasonal Gi s, Holiday Decor
Ice Cream Cones, Ice Cream Cups, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Milkshakes, Cakes, Baked Goods, Pretzels
Books, Magazines, Movies, Music, Electronics, Journals, Skethbooks
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Adjacency
The adjacency rela onships of the program are shown here as expressive rela onships considering a tude towards circula on, path and user experience. It also demonstrates contextual elements being considered while moving forward.
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Rela onship to Ac ve Urban Context
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Here the landscape is treated as a system of steps that bring the pedestrian up into the space of the project without defi ning it through isola ng walls. The performance space exists as an object protruding from the smooth omni-pedestrian land-scape around it. Simultaneously the landscape rises up to form the performance hall itself. The concourse below the landscape fi nds itself roofed by a dynamic series of planes with clerestories allowing light to enter in a way that blurs the boundary between inside and out.
Stavanger Concert HallBIG
Built for a garden fes val, this project dissolves into the sur-rounding landscape. The pro-gram includes an exhibi on hall, cafe, and environmental center; these elements live in a structure organized by a series of woven and tangled paths that allow pedestrians to cross over the top of the building itself, without breaking from the landscape.
Landscape Forma onZaha Hadid
Slussen is a central traffi c node in Stockholm, connec ng roads, buses, railway, ferry, and pedes-trian paths. The current public space is surrounded by traffi c, and BIG proposes reversing this condi on. Here they wrap the connec ve program in public pedstrian space, reconnec ng people to the waterfront while allowing the infrastructural program to exist uninterrupted below.
SlussenBIG
A car park that is part of a larger development, 1111 Lincoln Road diverges from the typical model by expressing itself fully. Mul- ple heights between the levels
and an elegant expression of a dynamic structure allow for the car park to be an a rac ve place. The user experience is enhanced throughout with the inclusion of a sculptural stair at the center which s ll aff ords panoramic views.
1111 Lincoln RoadHerzog & DeMeuron
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The projects balance the needs of two clients sharing one site. A youth house sought space for kids to play while a sailing club needed space to moor boats. BIG stretched the play space inbetween as well as up and over the interior spaces, peeling up a fi eld to fi t addi onal program underneath. This simultaneously mul plies the area available for program and makes the play space more dynamic.
Mari me Youth HouseBIG
This design uses the building to embrace a sunken plaza. It plays with eleva on by raising parts of the building on pilo , stepping the site down and crossing over void spaces. The interior also incorporates visibility between dis nct levels.
Insurance CompanyKada Wi ield
This memorable facade provides uniform window openings for the rooms beyond. Aesthe cally it expresses the rooms as pushing through the building eleva on, and provides balconies as re-cesses and protrusions within the same language.
NUWOG HeadquartersFink + Jocher
Gammeltorv and nytorv are two conjoined public squares that serve a variety of consistent and temporary purposes. The square is a ac ve public pedestrian space, which is surrounded by a variety of retail, cafes, and res-taurants. There is a permenant kiosk in the center that serves warm and cold beverages. There are weekly stands which set up selling a variety of items, a daily produce stand, and occasional “events” including a Christmas market, world food fes val, and a variety of temporary art instal-la ons.
Gammeltorv og NytorvCopenhagen
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In the main entrance hall of Copenhagen Central Sta on there is a large open space, in which small blocks of various retail, and restaurant program have been inserted. The blocks act as free standing buildings, all placed within a larger mass.
Below the main hall are the train pla orms, accessed through a variety of entry points spaced amongst the blocks.
Copenhagen Central Sta onCopenhagen
The landscape around Linked Hybrid creates a mul layered pedestrian space of a variety of types. They range from build form with a occupied roof-scape to man made hills with sliced passages through. Interes ng mul leveled spaces are created by these elements. Placed in this landscape are objects that serve as sculptural landmarks as well as various program spaces, like elevated teahouses. This landscape then interacts with large build forms, with a public program extending upward into the towers.
Linked HybridSteven Holl
Loisium HotelSteven Holl
This hotel featured an undulat-ing facade which intrigued us. The possibility of shi ing mass-es within the facade, the use of screening systems, the building wrapping a central courtyard space, and the rela on of public at grade and private above all provided inspira on. These rela ons addressed the various programma c needs of the hotel and site condi ons. By us-ing similar processes applied to our site condi ons and program , then these features can infl u-ence our design.
While the Program of this build-ing is not related to our project, I picture these round objects being our “follies” with consistent market program inside them and recrea on program on top. They can exist as exterior objects and con nue into inclosed interior space, possibly becoming a bar or restaurant in the hotel lobby, a newsstand in the transit hub, a cafe, a farmers stand, or what-ever. Also, aesthe cally I like the circular skylights above them.
Orestad College3xm/
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An Urban Landscape provides public green space, and contains a large slice of lowered passage which connects pedestrians to buried program. The gorge becomes its own pedestrian streetscape, with program placed along the edges. The top then provides another realm of public space, and opportuni es for views down and outward.In the case of our project this could be retail and transit entries along the gorge, and public park above.
Ewha Womens UniversityDominique Perrault
The Kyoto Sta on contains Japan’s second largest train sta on, as well as a shopping mall, department store, hotel, movie theater, and government facili es.An immense glass and steel structure runs the length of the public corridor, a gesture to the fi rst sta on, but with folds and new structural materials. The folding structure builds rela onships of spaces.
The adjacency that the hotel has to the main public space serves as a model for our proposal.
KYOTO STATIONHiroshi Hara
The brief for this project was to create a passenger cruise terminal that incorporates a civic facility for public usex. The result houses the terminal below and an expansive structure with con nuous public spaces along the waterfront. FOA created a “systema c transforma on of the lines of [a] circula on diagram.”
This project lends itself to pedes-trian movement and con nuity of the urban landscape, two key ele-ments that our proposed market & transit hub shall embody.
YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL PORT TERMINALForeign Offi ce Architects
The airport, located in San Francisco, embodies the iden ty of the interna onal airport and the city. The wing-like structure that comprises the en rety of the roof is both elegant and strong. SOM considered the highest seismic safety requirements ever imposed on an American Airport. Its form comes directly from the diagram of its bending forces, based purely on fun onality.
This par cular structure will poten ally infl uence a canopy or roof for the Performance & market space.
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL FOR SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORTSkidmore, Owings & Merril LLP
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This dormitory residence is built to highly consider its urban context and social environment. The form exists to connect campus edges within the city context. It hovers above a retail plinth that gestures to the pedestrian. The grand stair carries one up to an outdoor area for alterna ve dining op ons and through the restaurant. It’s goal is to translate an “under-u lized urban context as event space.” It contains fi xed module units in a fl exible system “for understand-ing space” and fostering social re-la onships and interac ons.
THE RADIANErdy McHenry Architecture, LLC
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Exporing the no on of dividing program into smaller units, spread out over a landscape providing the same views and access to air as a skyscraper without obstrusive height. By separa ng programma c nodes along a site the architects create ac ve in-between spaces in two direc ons.
VEJLEBig
Uses the idea of a landscape populated by follies that can contain program and encourage ac vity even a er opening hours due to their playful form.
Parc de la Ville e Bernard Tschumi
These apartments are based off a rectalinear structural grid that formats the en re building. To break up the mass, he has punctured it with voids for communal spaces and has dilineated it with a curtain wall, interup ng the banding of the balconies. With the use of this grid, he is able remove por ons but s ll maintain the structural integrity.
Shinonome ApartmentsKengo Kuma
The structure of this informa on and communica on technologies warehouse is built so that the loads are traced down at the perimeter, allowing a free fl ow of space in the middle to insert program. Each facade is treated diff erently appropriate to its solar condi on.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center
The organic fl uid pathways of I-95 by our site, and other highway interchanges around the globe speak of fl uid movement be-tween points. Our project desires fl uid paths of movement across the site, fl owing in and out, between, and around program elements.
I-95
The Piazza at schmidts uses blocks of mixed use residen al and commercial program to create an open public space. This space is accessible from a variety of entry points and surrounded by comercial spaces at grade. The space is just a public square regularly, but transforms into an event space, weekly farmers market, resturant week venue, or fl ea market from me to me. The space can be used for movie screenings and watching spor ng events. The residen al por ons overlook the public space.
The Piazza at SchmidtsErdy McHenry
The circuit board acts as a series of fl uid pathways, along which elements are placed: transistors, resistors, ect. If these elements become market program, then the fl ow of people through defi ned pathways brings them in direct contact with the market elements they wish to experience as the circulate through and on the next element.
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Using sculptural piers, the building is li ed 50 above the ground allowing the industrial landscape to pass beneath it. Located above the highline in Manhaten’s Hudson riverfront Meatpacking District, the Hinged masses are angled to further emphasize the building’s “dis nc on from the city grid.” The, concrete and glass represent the character of the city.
Its form, posi on and orienta on , as well as the ac vity below can heavily infl uence our program adjacencies.
THE STANDARD HOTELEnnead (formerly known as Polshek)
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Building Footprints Area: 29,657 SF
Piazza Area: 35,982
Lot Area: 55, 400 SF
Building Footprints Area: 65,461 SF
Piazza Area: 43,100 SF
Lot Area: 135,910 SF
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The structure of this project is comprised of steel tubed la ce columns that hold the fl oor plates and connect all the fl oors. They act as the main structure and vectors for light to travel down through all fl oors.
This is a useful strategy for bringing light down into spaces that would not be so conveniently accessible like a parking garage.
Sendai MediathequeToyo Ito
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These blocks originated as a Japanese toy. They consist of three pieces that when put together lock to create a sturdy joint. Rather than a tectonic, we see this as analogous to the elements of our program. The hotel, market, and transit hub feed into another to make a stronger whole.
Cidori BlocksKengo Kuma
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The fi rst approache was to form a wall that borrows axes from the site and site context. Sunlight and view were considered while orien ng the form.
The site landscape begins to unfold and split to reveal and create level changes for access and sepera on of spaces.
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Another approach with the livable wall was not to seperate spaces, rather wrap the site to create a sense of place.
A wall is formed against highway I-95 as a buff er for pedestrians. Voids are subtracted from the wall and highlighted as communal and “event” spaces.
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The wrapping wall fl ips to present a be er street front and be er fi t within zoning set backs. On a single-loaded corridor layout, the circula on space wraps the interior crea ng a banding ar cula on on the facade.
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Administra ve Offi ces Administra ve Offi cesThe offi ce area are a mixture of open fl oor offi ce and closed rooms linking the administra on of the Hotel, Hostel, and Market programs. The offi ces are occupied by management, fi nancial and Public Rela ons personnel.
Staff lounge Staff loungeThe staff lounge is a shared space for all of the administra ve employees, and for the employees working the fl oor of the market. It is a place for dinning and relaxing during breaks, as well as an informal mee ng point.
Restroom Restroom Public restrooms are accessible by the employees and users. Mul ple Restrooms are dispersed throughout various program spaces, and provide seperate male and female facili es.
Program Descrip on
LobbyThis space is publically accessible, and serves as an entry point for the hotel and hostel program. The lobby also acts as a mee ng point for visitor interac ons, and an informa on hub for upcoming events, ac vi es, and sights.
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Facility Security Facility SecuritySecurity manages opening the building for opera ons and provides a monitored, safe environment for the users of all spaces in the program.
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HOTEL MARKETHostel Quad Occupancy RoomThese are small rooms for up to four people. They contain only the bare essen als and will share communal showers and restrooms. They can be rented by the room or by the bed, and are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
Hostel large roomThese are large rooms for up to 10 people, and are rented by the bed. They are available in male only, female only, or co-ed.
LockersLockers are available for hostel guests to provide security and privacy to their stay.
Laundry roomThe Hostel contains a small laundry room for the use of guests and staff .
Communal Showers and RestroomsThe Restrooms and showers for the Hostel por on are shared spaces.
Communal SpaceWithin the Hotel are communal areas including living room style areas and communal kitchens.
Hotel 2 person occupancy room (economy)These are small basic hotel rooms, containing a double or queen bed, closet, and bathroom.
Retail EstablishmentsTypes of establishments include but are not constrained to: Eatery, Deli, Flower Shop, General Convenient Store, and Coff ee Shop. Size of each will depend on its usage type.
Performance/Market Flexible Park SpaceThis space remains as a public park space but is available to reserve/rent out to vendors and entertainers to use for public events, in which case the space will be equipped and set up as needed for a length of me specifi ed by the user.
Conference RoomAdministra ve personnel of some or all departments convene in this space for scheduled mee ngs, workshops and updates.
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Hotel 4 person occupancy room (economy)These are larger rooms with two double beds, accommoda ng up to four people. They include a bathroom and closet.
Hotel 2 person occupancy room (luxury)This is a large two person room with a queen bed. The room includes a desk and si ng area, as well as a larger bathroom and a closet.
Hotel 4 person occupancy room (luxury)This is a larger double room for up to 4 people. It includes a si ng area and a desk, as well as a bathroom and closet.
Hotel 6 person occupancy Suite (luxury)This is a large hotel suite, providing a living area, kitchene e, a two person room, and a four person room. A luxurious Bathroom and closets are also a component.
Assembly conference roomThis space provides guests with a place to gather, hold mee ngs, or small conferences within the hotel.
GymA small gym for the recrea on and health of the occupants with basic gym equipment will be provided.
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Loading Loading A loading dock will provide access for deliveries to all Program elements. Adequate space for unloading shipments and staging them for movement to storage areas is provided.
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MARKETStorageSpace will be provided for storing cleaning and maintenance supplies, as well as clean sheets, toiletries, and other necessi es. This space will be split between a main room linked to the loading and small closets spread throughout the hotel.
StorageStorage is shared between vendors for equipment, food, supplies and is allocated appropriately by area based on the needs of the establishment. These spaces will have easy access to the loading.
This project con nues an ac ve urban fabric past the barrier of I-95 in coopera on with new development plans for the Delaware River waterfront by layering commercial and event spaces to mix Philadelphians with a constant rota on of hotel users. The loca on provides ample walking access to public transit and many of the tourist ameni es of the waterfront and historic district. The hotel is designed to allow a con nuous visual connec on—whether the guest is in their room, the hallway, a communal space, or event space—to the Delaware River, Center City skyline, and the plaza space directly below.
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A hotel guest approaches by car from the south on Columbus Boulevard, catching views of the iconic event room at the top of the south building. As the guest enters toward the below ground parking, they pull off alongside the south lobby. The covered car port off ers a sheltered space to unload luggage and check in to the hotel. The guest enters a luxury suite on one of the upper fl oors of the south building. From the living room views are off ered out to the terraced garden, the plaza below, and the Ben Franklin Bridge beyond. The end wall of the unit slides open blending the living room and the garden. From out on the terraced garden panoramic views encompass both the skyline and the river, as well as views to the public event space below.
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N Columbus Blvd Approach: Bus | Taxi
A group of German tourists arrive via tour bus coming from the north. They pass under the Ben Franklin Bridge and see the iconic view of the Hostels stretching between the two towers. The German tour group arrives at the Columbus Boulevard Lobby, which sits along side a grand double height pass through into the plaza. On the way to their hotel rooms the tourists pass through a communal space bustling with hotel guests lounging, cha ng, or enjoying the views. The guests reach their economy rooms, which provide beau ful views of the Delaware River and the Camden skyline.
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Race St Approach: Bicycle
A biker has been travelling the North East Coast bike trails and has reached Philadelphia. Coming down the bike lanes on the new Race Street Connector, she enters the site from the Race Street entrance, entering under the fl oa ng mass of the hostel. She enters the North lobby, checks in and proceeds up to the mass of the hostel. She passes through one of the Hostel’s communal spaces located at each end, containing shared rest rooms, a lounge, a laundry room, and a kitchen. Finally she enters into her 10 person dorm. The immediate view upon entering is of a small private living room below the lo ed sleeping area, and views out double height diagonally posi oned windows looking toward the plaza and the mass of the North Tower.
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A resident of South Philly travels North via the 25 bus, ge ng off at the corner of Columbus Blvd. and Race St, and is presented with a wecoming entry into the plaza under the can levered hostel. They cross the bustling plazatoward the north lobby where they will check out an event room for the Fourth of July Fireworks show. A er checking out the event room for the evening and invi ng friends, the guest decides to sneak a quick dip in the roof top pool. The pool off ers one side with a garden pa o and panoramic views of the skyline, and another longer lab pool with views of the bridge, water front, and plaza. A er the quick swim in the hot summer a ernoon the guests begin to arrive, drinks are served, and the fi reworks begin.
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S.H.A.R C H I T E C T Ss t e v e n | h e n r y | a l a n
Mike Louison | Dan Russoniello | Kyle Witmer
Philadelphia University, Fall 2011Design IX Process BookProfessor Susan Frosten
Professor Christopher Boskey