PaulAparicioselected works

Re-Forming SuburbiaArch 465Fall 2009

Instructor Judith De Jong

Interior UrbanismArch 366

Spring 2009Instructor Sarah Dunn

Urban NetworksArch 365Fall 2008

Instructor Sharon Haar

Export ImportArch 466

Spring 2010Instructor Sharon Haar

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Folded Waterfront

Export import refers to the analysis of cities around the world and focuses on how their unique patterns of development can be applied to the current urban system of Chicago. This is an overall studio project in which each student exports a different method from a selected group of cities and integrates it into a selection portion of the overall site in Chicago. My proposal attempts to export methods from Rotterdam in how public spaces become activated and import these methods into Chicago. In addition, the landscape and the river has been cut, carved, and refilled numerous times in numerous places along the length of the river in both Rotterdam and Chicago. The folded waterfront will redefine the waterfront in addition in forming new public spaces.

Export Rotterdam Import Chicago

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rotterdam schouwburg

de doeleninternational film festival

rotterdam dance academy

pathé schouwburgplein

design building

cultural institutions50m 200m 50m 200m

import: activating import: activated

rotterdam export

shouwburgplein activation

In Rotterdam, the shouwburgplein is being programatically activated by it’s surrounding elements in which, there are numerous surrounding cultural institutions that export its program into it. It thus becomes a new public and cultural node of the city. My proposal attempts to expand on this notion of activating public spaces. Although the project site, which is along the south branch of the Chicago River, still contains some active rail lines and rail yards, the majority of the land is remains unutilized. Due to the fact that the area is undeveloped, there is a need to inject new program in order for activation to occur. Land is folded up to street level in order to create a natural connection from street to river level. Commercial and cultural program is then injected within the folded land which begins to activate the outdoor public spaces in order to generate new public nodes in Chicago.

exhibition space

restuarant

retail

bar

indoor market

cafe

outdoor dining

flea market

public square/ exhibition

beach

outdoor farmers market

outdoor dining

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chicago import

Waterfront sections

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section a_commercial & outdoor exhibition space

section b_bar & pedestrian bridge

section c_indoor & outdoor market

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RESTAURANT

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Cultural Center

floor 2 floor 3

section d

interior circulation exterior circulation

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The traditional library is currently seen as serving purely for academic uses. It is a stagnant condition that does not reflect or respond to the variety of activity that it houses.The twenty first century urban library is one that is responsive to the changing nature of its surroundings. This project represents a fast pace, changing condition, in which it carves its way through the slow paced stagnant condition. The urban library is in the process of gaining a new definition. It is going through a transformation in which technology and the urban context is being swallowed, generating a density of activities. The responsive library is the new definition of the public library.

university center1,700+ students

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Chicago Public Library

commercial

administration

administration administration

children’s collection

young adult’s collection

government & law

main collection

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PUBLIC MAIN COLLECTIONADMINISTRATIONCOMMERCIALSHOPCATALOG PRESERVATION SORT EAT

DRINKBOOKSBOOKS

CHECK IN/OUT INFORMATION READ STUDY NEW ARRIVALS COMPUTER LAB LECTURES MEET

given program adjacencies

proposed program

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Program Distribution

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commercialmain

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main collection

circulation core

program slabs

circulation and program interaction site plan

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unfolded section

Unfolding Experiences

reading loungeentrance garden

computer lab

floor 7

Wolf Point Urban TransformationUrban transformation refers to keeping the current network of the city alive. It is a response to the changing nature of the urban city by activating the surface. Wolf Point is a centrally located site in the heart of Chicago. It was first utlilized for shipping and trade due to its distinct location at the split of the Chicago River. The site has evolved physically and programatically over time responding to the change of the city itself. Currently, Wolf Point is programatically used as a parking lot. It is in need of an urban transformation in order to be utilized as it once was. In order to achieve this the surface must be activated in order to stimulate sensations and generate activity.

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MAIN ACCESS TO VARIOUS POINTS IN THE CITY_HIGHER LEVEL OF MOVEMENT & CIRCULATION

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Active SurfaceIn order to keep the network of the city alive, Wolf Point must be retrofitted and transformed. By stimulating the surface, it displays the natural energy and a continous sense of movement within the site. Ones experience is constantly change as the topography evolves and changes. The evolution of the topography connects the street level to Wolf Point to the river. In addition, the stimu-lated topography produces unique spaces in which specific program can be situated.

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water taxi station

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bike & kayak rental

multicultural center

water taxi station

Progressive Sections

section e_water taxi

section d_multifunctional tunnel

section c_sculpture garden

section b_recessed area & multifunctional space

section a_bike & kayak rental

sculpture park

recessed area

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gCurrently, Schaumburg is reaching its limits to expand outward, therefore, as it continues to ‘grow’, it must find new ways to expand internally.Generating Components proposes a new public infrastructure that reorganizes existing park systems and left over residuum spaces. The new public space is further defined by new public and retail programs that generate an amplified density of people and activity.

existing programs

schoolsretail centers

cultural

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entertainment

employment&

retail hub

residential hub

proposed internalize programs

existing program

residuum and park systems

access points

public parks

private parks

institutional/ residuum

bike paths

bike lanes

commercial

multi-family

single family

public parks

private parks

institutional/ residuum

SubUrban AnalysisThe large residential hub contains a variety of park systems which can be utilize and reformulated. This is achieved through the existing residuum spaces which act as a connective tissue, linking the park systems. The existing bike paths and bike lanes allow access at a variety of locations within the system.

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Urban ProposalBy locating the programatic adjacencies, new program can situate itslef accordingly. The integrated program is thus acting in a responsive nature by adding to the current activity and also by generating new activity in places where programs are non-existent. Residents are now given the choice of a variety of programs in a more integrated location.

playground

playground

playground

soccer

soccer

tennis

tennis

tennis

tennis

tennis

basketball

basketball

basketball

basketball

ball field

ball field

ball fieldpool

outdoor hockey

basketball

sculpture garden

retail

retail

retail

food

food

food

food

retail

retail hub

nature center

fox run golf links

village of schaumburgprairie center for the arts

public library

margaret mead junior high school

playground

playground

clothing

specialty

entertainment hub

pavilionpicnic

music

agricultural hub

food

recreationalbike pathpedestrain trail

integrated program

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proposed newtwork program

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The use of Components was a desired condition when addressing the urbanizing Schaumburg due to the fact that components are open to change and reorganization. They allow for a variety of activity within a single component. This notion also relates itself directly to the role of the suburban house. Suburban houses are placed as pieces in order to complete an overall whole. The suburban houses follow the same logic in which it allows for somewhat of a variety of choices within a fixed module.

Generating Components

Lion’s Gate Components Site Components

premier collection elevations & floor plans

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grass

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grass

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heritage collectionelevations & floor plans

vintage seriesfloor plans

The public gardens are intended to enrich and improve the current quality of the site. It allows the community to cohere as one by sharing a common interest. Residents will be able to display and sell their flowers at the farmer’s market. The farmers market is intended to be a place of exhibition, trade, and sale. It is an agricultural focal point in which it will house a variety of program and activity.

Public Gardens & Farmer’s Market

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Agricultural Resource CenterThe agricultural resource center is aimed towards accommodating those who are interested in agriculture. It is a public facility where interests are cultivated and information is exchange. It offers classes for the beginners to the experts on gardening and agriculture. In addition, there will be lectures from experts around the world to discuss genetic hybridization of new crops and food sources, for experimenting with alternative energy sources, or the developments of new agricultural technologies.

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