LLoyd LocaL (Food)ExchangEc h R I S T I n E h o L M E SUniversity of oregon ArchitectureTerminal Studio 2011-2012Nancy Cheng

TabLE of conTEnTS:

Abstract Background Thesis Statement Site Analysis Scope of Issues The Vision: Goals & Values Programming

Process design Proposal Preliminary Sketches Process diagrams Parti Modeling

Product Elevations Sections Site Plan Floor Plans Rendered Perspectives 3d Model diagrams

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What is architecture?

What should a building do in terms of it’s aesthetic ability? Should we be constantly engaged with the outside world and allow for opportunities of spontaneous interac-tion with our communities? Because we have become such a closed off community, separated by highways, cars, and all of the technology that is hindering our social needs to live closely and work together, communities have fallen apart and cities are struggling to become strong regions of growth and wellness.

While urban cities struggle to increase density in areas of empty parking lots and high-rise office towers, suburban sprawl and big-box department stores are issues at the forefront of urban design. Bringing together all of these resources, spaces, and people of the city to one centralized location in an effective way could be the gate-way for reconnecting human life to one another.

Architecture is about the user, the person, the human being who is living, breathing, occupying, consuming, and producing in our environment. It is about their needs, first and foremost. As well as the individual, we must consider the community as a whole. This neighborhood or district, is a part of the city with its own personal identity specif-ic to Portland. They are a diverse group of people, who strive to express themselves on a daily basis within their living and working environments. Lastly, the architecture must address the region, considering the city of Portland within oregon, oregon within the United States, and the U.S. within the world. It is at all scales that we must consider the impacts of this architectural development, and how it can improve the places we live in.

backgRound:Beliefs & Assumptions of Social Change

Interlocking Environments“Bridging The Gap”

Urban City

Suburban Sprawl

InteractiveCommunities

Food Production

Food Consumption

Healthy Food Cycles

Built Environment

Natural World

Connections to Nature

one of the primary systems separating our communities, is the exchange of food supplies, leading to less interactive lifestyles and further isolation of resources and people. These unhealthy supply chains disconnect the producers from the consumers, wasting en-ergy, transportation, money, and time.

In order to bring people together, we need to provide access to local food venues to the places people live and work, as well as create healthy food supply cycles that can take place on site rather than at a distant location.

My intent with this project is to bridge the gap between separated communities and lifeless urban areas with a local food system that provides interactive public spaces, healthy resource cycles, and lively 24/7 environments.

I believe that by bringing in mixed-use housing and commercial buildings with amenities such as access to local food, art, and retail for people of all ages, the neighborhood can attract diversity, liveliness, and culture to an empty, lackluster existing city center in Portland, oR.

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abSTRacT:Thesis Statement

SITE choIcELloyd district, Portland, oR

one of the chosen areas outlined by the Portland Sustainability Institute as an Ecodistrict.

SITE anaLySIS: Sidewalk Progression down NE Holladay Street

Selected SiteCross-Streets: NE Holladay Street and NE 10th Avenue460’ x 460’ Block3.4 Acres of Available LandExisting Building on site: Lloyd TowerSite owners: Ashforth Pacific

nE holladay Street

SITE anaLySIS: Surrounding Landmarks of Selected Site

holladay ParkBetween 11th and 13th Ave.

Lloyd farmers Marketopen Tuesday 10am - 2pm

Max Transit StationConvention Center

Max Transit StationsLloyd Center & NE 7th Ave.

J cafe/housingMixed-Use Building

Temptations cafe/QuiznosMixed-Use Building

anaLySISScope of Issues & opportunities

Suburban to UrbanIncreasing densityCultural IdentiityHealthy Neighborhoods

8% Residential26% office34% Commercial

MAX LineBusStreet Car (2012 Addition)

Existing building use

Transit Map

SPREadIng uRbanISM: Increasing Population density in Central Portland

The Lloyd district is primarily made up of office buildings and com-mercial retail, with some regional attractions such as the oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center Mall, Rose Garden Arena, and Vet-eran’s Memorial Coliseum.

The area has become an “office district” but lacks any support for the employees of the area during the day or after work hours, mak-ing for a lifeless and abandoned feel downtown. With the Max line and future street car addition, the transit options show poten-tial for connecting this location to the surrounding neighborhoods, but currently, it is only utilized by employees commuting to and from work each day. The large regional attraction centers bring in vast amounts of people for short periods of time, but again, the dis-trict lacks in supportive functions available before and after big events for visiting tourists. The Lloyd district has fallen short in bring-ing a successful restaurant venue or housing options, failing to gen-erate vibrancy, growth, and identity in the city.

How can we revitalize the “downtown” of the Lloyd district in order to connect to the growing density of Portland’s central city and en-courage future urban development in the existing neighborhoods?

a mixed-use development consisting of an art center, restaurant, and urban farm with mixed-income housing above will increase urban population density in the district, while the art center and restaurant will bring life, culture, and expression to attract peo-ple all over the city.

aTTRacTIng SubuRban faMILIESUrbanization of the “American dream”

In order to create a 24-hour zone that is constantly full of life and activitiy, it is important to make atmospheres desirable to families. There is already a high demand for young singles in the district, but the challenge is to create diversity in resdents in order to help the district develop a “neighborhood” feel. This project will be a cata-lyst in showing suburban homeowners that living downtown is possi-ble, and can provide clean, safe, and healthy living environments for children to grow up in.

What are the benefits of the suburban lifestyle? • Affordability • Convenience • Safety • Cleanliness • Family-oriented • Privacy • outdoor Space

These aspects will be identified as the most important in creating housing that is highly attractive to suburban families. To bring people downtown, it is essential to provide the potential residents with all of these amenities in order to prove that urban living can be a great alternative to suburban neighborhoods.

8% Residential26% office34% Commercial

Where are the people?

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“Your own Backyard”

Community Garden & Public Green Spaces

Private Lot

Private Views & dwelling Units

Clean Suburban Streets

Walkable Urban Green Streets with Connections to Nature

aTTRacTIng SubuRban faMILIES: Urbanization of the “American dream”

Suburban

uR

ban

Separate Neighborhood Blocks

diverse Neighborhood within 1 City Block

Car-dependency for Convenience Stores

Multiple Transportation options

Safety in Suburban Privacy

Public Safety from “Eyes on the Street”

EconoMIc PRoSPERITy:A New Urban Center for Commerce & Growth

The Lloyd district is a critical point of access for entering East Port-land, and with so many empty parking lots and plenty of high-rise office towers, the area does not do its job in welcoming citizens or visitors to the area. In maximizing the density on a chosen site that is currently composed of underutilized parking space, the de-velopment of this project can be the catalyst in promoting future change to sites of similar scale and emptiness.

The MAX line runs through NE Holladay Street, providing great potential transit connections to the other side of the river. As of now, there is nothing bringing people to this part of the city other than work. This development proposed at NE Holladay and 9th Street will explore the possibilities of what supportive functions could bring life and prosperity to the Lloyd district.

My vision is to create a series of similar projects that all encompass mixed-use housing blocks down Holladay, establishing a strong urban fabric that is pedestrian friendly in order to make the con-nection to the other large sectors in the district and beyond. This “green street” would stretch from the movie theatre at the Eastern end all the way down to the river, making for a lively walk through a variety of cultural destinations and urban infill.

Constraints & opportunities

Existing ParkingGreen Nodes

In 10 years...In 20 years...

Entrance to the Lloyd via Steel Bridge

“Green Street”(down Holladay)

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Proposed Site(4.3 acres of available land)

Future development Posssibilities

Proposed Site(4.3 acres of available land)

cuLTuRaL IdEnTITy:Placemaking for the Lloyd district

So, who are the people of the Lloyd district? The district is made up of a diverse group of people, all of different backgrounds, ethnici-ties, education, occupations, and income levels, with no sinlge iden-tity that the area clings onto. Because there is nothing specifically unique or characteristic in this part of the city that could define what kinds of projects should be developed, it is a question of how to implement a genuine culture in an all-new development program.

How do we create a cultural identity for the downtown that makes the Lloyd district a desirable place for a diversity of people to live, work and play?

Portland revolves around a freedom of expression, focusing on fresh, inspired minds all over the city to produce beautiful works of art. So, why not give the people a blank canvas with the available apparatus to create their own authentic character? Implementing an art center dedicated to the Lloyd district and surrounding communi-ties will encourage local artists to display their creative talents and exchange innovative ideas.

Program: Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial development • 2 Mid-rise residentail projects -26 units per floor, 260 units total -Focus is on one building @ 260,000 sqft • Commercial Uses at ground level (26,000 sqft) -Art Center -Restaurant • Urban Agriculture & Public Plaza Space (50,000 sqft)

Mixed-Use Housing/Commercial

(10-15 stories)

Mixed-Use Housing/Commercial

Housing TowerCommercial/office

Podium(15-20 stories)

open Space

Connection to Farmers Market

2 Apartment FlatsLofts

Local Cuisine

Art Gallery

Urban Agriculture

hEaLThy EnvIRonMEnTS:Planting the seeds for Ecodistrict Initiative

How can we integrate the Ecodistrict strategies to promote sustain-ability in Portland in order to make safe, clean, and aesthetically beautiful built environments?

“Our neighborhoods must provide business and services, healthy food, parks and other gathering places and housing that are easily accessible by foot, wheelchair, bike and transit so residents have options for living a healthy active lifestyle.”-Portland Plan 2011

Providing adequate housing options at the site is important ac-cording to recent studies by the Portland Bureau of Planning & Sus-tainability as well as the city of Portland Plan for 2011. In order to support the healthy lifestyles of these neighborhoods that the plan is committed to creating, there must also be a system of habitat con-nections, weaving nature through city to give Portlanders a healthy environment to live in. healthy watershed systems will be incorpo-rated visually in this project to display the importance of the natural, preserved environment in this part of Portland. There will also be a great pedestrian path that links people to the Willamette River, keeping us deeply rooted to the natural landscape of the water.

The great connection to food and agriculture at this location will pave the way for future site developments to link outdoor spaces to this green corridor along Holladay. With a strong initiative to improve the farmers market at its current location, expanding it to the pro-posed site, will contribute to the availability in local food for the area.

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goals for healthy neighborhoods

• habitat Restoration: -Increased Tree canopy -connection to Sullivan’s gulch & Willamette River -Rooftop gardens• Water use: -Mimic natural Watershed -consider annual Precipitation budget -Treat Wastewater on Site -disconnect from city Sewer System• access to Local food -urban agriculture gardens for Restaurant venue -farmers Market for community use

Farmers Market AccessNatural Watershed PatternsPedestrian Access to Willamette River

Lloyd district greenway connection

corridors

Linking nature throughout the city, using park space, trees along sidewalks, trellised coverings, and landscaped open space.

dISPLayEd PRocESS:Transparency of Integrated Systems

In connecting art and food, the goal is to show the way these two processes are interactive. In terms of art, the process starts with the raw work that is created in artist studios to the exchange of ideas in small classrooms, and finally it is exhibited in an art gallery. At the same time, food begins at a natural level, grown in an urban farm, is harvested for restaurant use in creating a local cuisine, and then enjoyed as a service to the public in restaurants and cafes.

The play between art and food in terms of how they go from the raw state of production to the final product of consumption will be relatable to the public and spread awareness of what it means to live and work in mutual relationships. What we produce is often completely separated from the result at the end of the cycle, but what if we could interject and put all of these activities in a central location? Could we eliminate the amount of transportation, energy, water, equipment, and money that goes into fueling these processes?

If we can put on display the way these functions are carried out in a sustainable format, where the production of goods to services is viewed at a highly transparent level, visitors and locals alike can feel proud to call this successful system a part of their identity. This advanced way of living and working in one space to maximize our resources can pave the way for future movements in sustainable ar-chitecture and design practice.

Food ProductsArt Media

Restaurant diningGallery Shows

Studio & Classroom Creation

Urban Farm Harvesting

aRT food

Production

Tangibles

consumption

Nature as Artistic Inspiration

The Art of FoodFood as Art?

Exchange of Ideasthrough

Cultural Events

PRogRaMWho/What/Where?

User ProfilesProgrammingActivity Uses

Who aRE ThE uSERS?Creating Character Scenarios for Lloyd Locals

kids (12 and under)• Playground• Indoor Hobby/Workspace/daycare/Play space• Children’s Agricultural Garden• Children’s Art & Gardening Classes• Play space within the apartment, ample space for bed rooms, kid-friendly living spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms

Teens 13-18• Teen Art Classes: drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics• Teen Indoor Lounge• Connection to large parks nearby, bike paths, Rose Quarter, Lloyd Center Mall, and the movie theatre• Nearby schools & recreational activities

Young kids living on and off site looking for fun ac-tivities to do after school and on the weekends can explore their creative sides in the art classrooms, learn about local food in the garden, or run off steam in the outdoor playground.

Lenny, 8 years oldLexi, 4 years old

Lindsay, 16 years old Luke, 14 years old

Teens living on and off site have access to all of the surrounding amenities when coming to this develop-ment. They find the outdoor plaza and coffee shop lounge to be a perfect after school hangout with close proximity to the park and movie theater for weekend entertainment.

Landon, 23 years oldA local chef who lives and works at the restaurant on site, using locally grown food from the urban agricul-tural farm on his menu.

adults 18-64• Housing options for young singles (1-2 bedroom lofts and apt flats)• Restaurant/Bar and Gallery for local events• Housing options for young families with children (larger apartments with 2-4 bedrooms)• Local Food & Agriculture grown in their own space-balconies?• Art Classes to attend/teach on site• Jobs created for cooks, storeowners, restaurant staff, art teachers, farmers, gardening teachers, market owners, etc.

Lance, 32 years oldA nearby office employee has no trouble commuting to work as he lives on site with his wife and young kids, and often enjoys the local restaurant food served during his lunch breaks or for after work.

Landon, 23 years oldA local chef who lives and works at the restaurant on site, using locally grown food from the urban agricul-tural farm on his menu.

Laura, 26 years oldA local artist who lives on site, teaches art classes to teens, and enjoys the restaurant/bar scene with her hus-band and friends on the weekends and after hours.

Lydia 58 years oldA retired art teacher who lives on site and teaches children’s gar-dening classes on the weekends, as well as enjoys buying local food at the nearby farmer’s mar-ket for her family.

Lloyd, 70 years old & Lily, 66 years oldA retired couple who live in the complex and enjoy the garden and public plaza space, watching children, and walking along Holladay Green Street.

adults 65+• Housing options for young singles (1-2 bedroom lofts and apt flats)• Local Food & Agriculture grown in their own space• Art Classes to attend/teach on site• Jobs created for cooks, storeowners, restaurant staff, art teachers, farmers, gardening teachers, market owners, etc.

Children’s Art Classroom1,000 sqft

Adult Gallery Space2,000 sqft

Teen-Adult Art Classroom1,500-2,000 sqft

Restaurant/Bar5,000 sqftArt Supply Store

3,000 sqft

Urban Agriculture Garden60,000 sqft

Public Plaza & Pla15,000 sqft

Bathrooms500 sqft

Storage250 sqft

Kid-Teen Gallery Space1,000 sqft

Lobby500 sqft

Lobby500 sqft

KitchenBathrooms StorageBathroomsStorage

art center: 10,500 sqft

Restaurant & art gallery: 8,000 sqft

Small Caf1,500 sqft

Gardening Classroom1,000 sqft

Farm20,000 sqft

Mechanical250 sqft

Storage250 sqft

Storage250 sqft

Storage250 sqft

Children’s Art Classroom1,000 sqft

Teen-Adult Art Classroom1,500-2,000 sqft

ART

FOOD

SOCIAL

Program Elements: Housing.....................................80,000 sqftArt Center................................10,500 sqftRestaurant. & Gallery...............8,000 sqftPublic outdoor Space............96,000 sqftSupportive Functions..................3,500 sqft Total = 198,000 sqft

(@ 70% efficiency)

198,000 sqft x .7 =138,600 sqft198,000 sqft - 138,600 sqft = 59,400 sqft198,000 sqft + 59,400 sqft = 257,400 sqft

Total Square footage = 257,400 sqft

Public Plaza & Playground15,000 sqft Multi-Family Apartment Unit

800-1,500 sqft (x40)Single-Family Loft Unit800-1,500 sqft (x40)

Lobby500 sqft

outdoor Space: 96,000 sqft

housing: 80,000 sqft

Kid Indoor Play Space1,000 sqft

Teen Lounge1,000 sqft

Small Cafe1,500 sqft

rmer’s Market20,000 sqft

Supportive functions: 3,500 sqft

Bathrooms

Storage

Bathrooms

Storage

PRogRaMMIng:A Series of Community Spaces

2 bedroom, 2 bath3 bedroom, 2 bath4 bedroom, 2 bath

1 bedroom, 1 bath2 bedroom, 1 bath

FOODLIVING

acTIvITyHow & When are the Spaces Used?

art center: classrooms: art classes run by community organization of art teachers who are hired from all over Portland and encouraged to live on site • Children’s Art Class • Teen-Adult Visual Arts Class • Teen-Adult Photography Class • Teen-Adult Ceramics Class art Supply Store: small shop run by locals in the building and supports the art classes in the complex

Restaurant & gallery: Restaurant: mid-size restaurant for locally grown food serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week bar: bar connected to the restaurant that stays open after hours serving drinks and smaller menu to locals who can also listen to live music and socialize • Live Performances Weekly

gallery: small gallery space connected to the bar and restaurant for art shows ocur-ring a few times a month

garden Space: agricultural garden for local food to be harvested and used in the menu

open Saturday through Sunday (times will vary monthly with a calendar of workshops and classes available)

open Saturday through Sunday9am - 5pm

open Saturday through Sunday11am - 10pm

open Saturday through Sunday4pm - 2am

open Saturday through Sunday(times will vary with a calendar of events)

open 24 hours a day

café/Lounge: café: small coffee shop open in the mornings and through lunch to serve drinks, small breakfast items, soups, and sandwiches Lounge: lounge space connected to the coffee shop for a teen-young adult “hangout” with news about local events for young people posted around, but open to the public

children Play Space: Indoor Play Space: small playground inside, downstairs from the housing for young kids and open to the public outdoor Play Space: large outdoor playground for kids open to the public

children’s garden: small garden space dedicated to the children’s gardening classes • connection to children’s art center for gardening classes that occur after school and on the weekends

outdoor Space: community garden: garden space dedicated to the community, with many self-maintained plantings that the public can visit and enjoy Public Plaza: large public plaza for the community with a connection to all of the ground level commercial buildings, including the restaurant/gallery

farmers Market: market space that has a permanent indoor retail space with a con-nection to the public outdoor space for mobile market stands • market runs 7 days a week by people living on site and has a public Saturday Market larger event for locals in the area to bring their own food to sell

open Saturday through Sunday6am - 2pm

open Saturday through Sunday9am - 4pm

open Saturday through Sunday (times will vary monthly with a calendar of workshops and classes available)

open 24 hours a day

open 24 hours a day

open Saturday through Sunday9am - 8pm

PRocESSInitial design Ideas

ModelingSketches/drawingdiagramming

Human Spinal Cord & Rib Cage:Structural Connections

• Interlocking Elements • Strong, Rigid Connections • Building Screen • Flexible Spaces

Pin Detail goes through wood slats still allowing for lfexibility through rotation.

Front Elevation shows staggering of linear pieces to create interesting light patterns on the interior spaces.

Section Series demonstrates the interlock-ing of the two slat elements that work as a hinge opening up to a canopy.

Mechanics

RESouRcESAnnotated Bibliography

http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=34560&a=53297http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?c=56527&http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?&a=354442&c=55239