James JacobellisSpring 2011Design VI

The Cooper Union Building41 Cooper SQ, NYMorphosis, 2009The new academic building for The Cooper Union building, was designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis. The 180,000 sf structure is located in the East Village of New York City. Mayne’s concept for the building is a “stacked vertical piazza contained within a semitransparent envelope that articulates the main spaces.

The “vertical campus” is organized around an open and connected central atrium that rises the full height of the building and is spanned by sky bridges. On the fourth and eight floors is located the social hub of the building. The building’s primary public spaces will be located on the ground level. 41 Cooper Square is the first LEED certified academic laboratory building in New York City

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The perforated skin is ripped and torqued to reveal the interior central core

The structure is supported by three main eleva-tor cores that helps dispace the weight to the ground

The main core of the building creates distinct as well as different views at each point. The main social spaces are located directly around the main core,and in some instances the core becomes a lounge/place for interaction

East/West Section North/South Section Basement Auditorium

1st Floor Entry

4th Floor Grand Stair

8th Floor Terrace

The Institute of Contemporary Art100 Northern Ave Boston, MADiller Scofidio and Renfro, 2006The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an art museum and exhibition space located in Boston, MA. The museum is built as the first puzzle piece to boston’s new elaborate promenade. The promenade is extruded into the building. What seems at first is a movement of circulation is really a separation of program. The promenade divides the building into 7 main parts: the bookstore/lobby, cafe, theatre, gallery, administration, library and mediatheque.

The facade of the new ICA consists of identically sized vertical planks that alternate in composition between transparent glass, translucent glass and opaque metal. The system provides a taught seamless skin that blurs the distinction between walls, windows and doors while responding to the requirements of the interior program.

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The promenade extends into the site and becomes an entrance for pedestrians

The extended promenade splits the building into an intimate gallery sector and a public sector

The site was chosen as adetour from the promenade

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ADMINISTRATION

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MEDIATHEQUE

GALLERY

GALLERYLIBRARY

CAFE

THEATRE

BOOKSTORE/LOBBY

ADMINISTRATION

MEDIATHEQUE

MEDIATHEQUE

Direct sunlight is redirected from a moveable louvre system. The light is dispersed through the gallery as ambiant gallery lighting.

As the gallery is lit, the hot air rises into the double height gallery keeping the air at out height cool and comfortable.

Section A Section B 1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Site Analysis:Hudson Sq, NY40° 47’ N73° 58’ W

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Fold: The New Hudson NatatoriumInspired by Diller and Scofidio’s Institute of Contemporary Art building, it was determined that a Fold would be created. The Fold is tapered back to create different levels and experiences through the building. The folded plane creates passive sustainable opportunities, by aiding in shading the building through its overhangs.

The pool is located in the middle of the building, with its ceiling extending all the way up to the roof. All of the program is focused around the pool, and allows for views directly into it. With the program sit-uated along the middle, three distinct architectural zones are created along side of the curved surfac-es and act as part of the horizontal circulation. A clerestory is formed as well as seating areas along these curves to help encourage social interaction.

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Canal StThe progression of models was used to explore different forms of the band as well as the experiences it creates through its form

Aluminum Panels

Second Floor Terrace

Bluestone

Channel Glass Stone PaversDiagonal Tile

Pattern

Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

First Floor Entry Ramp

East Facade

Pool Area

Decking

Exterior Curves

Fall Equinox

Summer Solstice

Winter Solstice

Sept 219am

Sept 214pm

June 219am

Dec 219am

June 214pm

Dec 214pm

June 21Noon

Dec 21Noon

Sept 21Noon

Sun shadows were studied during the fall equinox, as well as the winter and summer solstice. It was determined that there is a significant amount of direct sunlight from all directions, with little shading opportunities from the surrounding buildings.

1st Floor

3rd Floor

2nd Floor

A tapered band is formed

The band is curved

Glass is inserted, and the tapered band creates shading opportunities

The curved areas create architectural opportunities. A clerestory is formed as well as seating to encourage social interaction

South Elevation

East/West Section

North/South Section

ADA Accessibility

Sunlight In

Views Out

Sunlight In

High summer sun is blocked by overhang

Low winter sun is allowed in

Program Distribution

Egress CoresMain Vertical Circulation

Exits out into street

Exits into lobby

Facade Concept

South FacadeAllows the maximum amout of light in, while being controlled by the buildings overhangs

West FacadeControlls the amount of sun through its clere-story, while maximizing views

A system of trusses is designed to allow for the opening directly above the pool, as well as create open areas throughout the building. These main trusses run parallel to the pool, and extend throughout every floor. On the east and west ends, the load is displaced through the curve truss that also caps the building

Sunlight In

Views Out

Summer: Operable vents are opened to allow hot air to escape the building (shown)Winter: Operable vents are closed and contains the hot air in the building

Greenroof drainage and collection system

Rainwater will be collected and reused as part of the gray water system

Single Duct: CAV

Main support that runs parallel with pool

Raised Floor

Concrete Slab

Drop Ceiling

Insulated Glass with Air Space(Operable)

Aluminum Composite Panels

Wood Frame

Steel Truss

Fiberglass Insulation

Gypsum Board

Wood Box Frame

Raised Floor with Mechanical

Second Floor Terrace

Second Floor Community Space

Pool

Fold: The New Hudson Natatorium

Site Plan1/32”=1’

First Floor Plan1/8”=1’

Second Floor Plan1/8”=1’

Third Floor Plan1/16”=1’

Basement Floor Plan1/16”=1’

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Sept 21 9am

Sept 21 Noon

Sept 21 4pm

June 21 9am

June 21 Noon

June 21 4pm

Dec 21 9am

Dec 21 Noon

Dec 21 4pm

Exterior Aluminum Composite Panels

Decking(Second Floor Terrace)

Bluestone(Pool Area)

Channel Glass(East Facade, First Floor) Textured Concrete

Stone Pavers(First Floor Entry Ramp)

Diagonal Tile Pattern(Bathrooms and Locker Rooms)

Sun shadows were studied during the fall equinox, as well as the winter and summer solstice. It was determined that there is a significant amount of direct sunlight from all directions, with little shading opportunities from the surrounding buildings.

Summer SolsticeFall Equinox Winter Solstice Inspired by Diller and Scofidio’s Institute of Contemporary Art building, it was determined that a Fold would be created. The Fold is tapered back to create different levels and experiences throughout the building. The folded plane creates passive sustainable opportunities, by aiding in shading the building through its overhangs. The pool is located in the middle of the building, with its ceiling extending all the way up to the roof. All of the program is focused around the pool, and allows for views directly into it. With the program situated along the middle, three distinct architectural zones are created along side of the curved surfaces and act as part of the horizontal circulation. A clerestory is formed as well as seating areas along these curves to help encourage social interaction.

Raised Floor

Concrete Slab

Drop Ceiling

Insulated Glass with Air Space(Operable)

Aluminum Composite Panels

Wood Frame

Steel Truss

Fiberglass Insulation

Gypsum Board

Wood Box Frame

Raised Floor with Mechanical

A tapered band is formed

The band is curved

Glass is inserted, and the tapered band creates shading opportunities

The curved areas create architectural opportunities. A clerestory is formed as well as seating to encourage social interaction

South Elevation1/8”=1’

Section A1/8”=1’

Section B1/8”=1’

ADA Accessibility Diagram

Second Floor Hardscape Terrace Pool Level Second Floor Softscape Terrace

Sustainability Diagram

Sunlight In

Views Out

Sunlight In

Views Out

Sunlight InHigh summer sun is blocked by overhang

Low winter sun is allowed in

Summer: Operable vents are opened to allow hot air to escape the building (shown)

Winter: Operable vents are closed and contains the hot air in the building

Greenroof drainage system and collection tank

Facade Concept

Egress CoresMain Vertical Circulation

Exits out into street

Exits into lobby

Program Distribution

South Facade:Allows the maximum amout of light in, while being controlled by the buildings overhangs

West Facade:Controlls the amount of sun through its clerestory, while maximizing views

Rainwater will be collected and reused as part of the gray water system

Single Duct: Constant Air Volume (CAV)

Air is conditioned (mixed with a percentage of outdoor air, filtered, heated or cooled, and humidified or dehumidifed) at a central source. It is pumped through the floor on the first level (pool space), and from the ceiling for the rest of the building