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r a y m o n d c h i n gARCH103 learning portfolio | spring2013
The purpose of this site analyst is to discover the valuable aspects that need to be taken
into consideration when designing. For example, traffic of different paths will help
determine where to put entrances and exits; sun path will affect programming as shadow
takes in place; surrounding nodes will have an effect on both program and circulation etc.
It also helps us understand more about the site.
MASSING
Through massing, I get to think about the
relationship between different programs. I
grouped the museum shop, main museum and
the two exhibit spaces into one structure,
because they share similar properties. I
grouped the market place and the organic
gardens into another structure. In between,
where both structures meets, I placed the
amphitheater there to celebrate the transition. I
also lowered part of the amphitheater under the
ground so that I’m “crafting” the landscape.
Even though I was relating the programs, I was not responding to the site. So I stepped
back and looked at a bigger picture. I started by developing the interesting shape created
by my nodal map I made during the site analyst. I wanted to have a building that’s not
only for the people who lives at the mission creek area, but for the whole bay area, I
visualize that statement by pointing to different areas of San Francisco.
I wanted it to be a place for people to relax, so I took the idea of a cruise, and blended it
into my design.
As I’ve changed the design, the unrelated programs are
no longer separated. I solved that problem by splitting the
circulation. I’ve extended on of the corners of the
marketplace all the way to the pedestrian, so people
coming from the Bridgeview Way faces a folk road. At
that point, they have a decision to make, whether to go to
the marketplace or the museums. By doing this, even
though the programs are linked internally, from outside,
they are still separated.
I’ve extended the waterfront by placing a shallow pool at the east, during day time,
people can relax and enjoy the sunlight with the marvelous view of the sea and sky; at
night, the pool acts as a mirror, people can dip the feet into the water and enjoy the
reflection of moonlight. It is amazing how these simples things are so hard to find in cities
like San Francisco.
I’ve also changed the location of the amphitheater. I’ve moved it to the top of the
structure. The decision is made after considering the undeveloped land on the south side.
To decrease the chance of it being under shadow, moving it to the top is the best
solution.
Next, I’ve added a viewing area on
second floor. Just to emphasis the
importance of the view and strengthen
the feeling of them being on a cruise.
I’ve also changed the form of the
amphitheater, so that it speaks the
same language as the structure itself.
RENDERING
In the next iteration,
I’ve added exterior
circulation and
organic garden. I
placed at the south
side because
there’s where it will
receive most
sunlight. It also acts
as a path from the
ground to the
amphitheater. I’ve
also assigned
spaces for outdoor
exhibition and
outdoor café.
For the
amphitheater, I’ve
turned it 90 degrees
clockwise, so that it
would receive more
sunlight.
outdoor exhibition
outdoor café
The United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel took seven years to design and five
years to build. We had about two months. There are still a lot of details that I want to add
and problem that I want to solve. For example, I failed to come up with a satisfactory
design for the amphitheater. I’ve changed its location, form, orientation etc. but still, it
feels something’s not right. I’m the kind of person Professor Chandler described, I wanted
to solve every single problem before moving on and that’s not the right strategy for the
given amount of time. However, it is just hard to ignore those “unhappy” places when you
know they aren’t right.
He commented during my presentation that I’ve been overly relying on computer, which I
agree. I was overwhelmed by the beautiful rendering and how quick and easy it is to
change between ideas. They also have down sides. When you have big files like this,
computers tend to crush and I often end up restarting with unsaved files.
My vision of Utopian Garden is full of green, that’s why have that many amount of green
areas. So when Professor Chandler commented about me using the full site, I wasn’t
100% agree with him. Sure it is a big site, but what’s so bad about creating extra spaces
for more greens? I came from a place where it’s called “The Concrete City”, people beg
for a greener city. But that’s just my opinion for now, I might have a different view as I
continue my education.
CONCLUSION
thank you