Arizona Ave - Schematic Plan
Arizona Ave - Schematic Plan
Elliott Bartels
LAR 511 . Studio 2 . Spring 2016
Background
Perspectives
The Spirit of Arizona
1.
The goal of my schematic design was to keep local foot traffic through the alley in tact while allowing for increased car deliveries to the newly proposed AC Hotel. This design was centered around making the alley a destination spot for both locals and visitors staying at the hotel. One of the first things people staying at a hotel for extended time do is look for food and activities nearby such as nightlife/bars. Local amenities such as the The Independent Distillery and Johnny Gibson’s provide such needs, but lack the draw to people not familiar to the area. By designing an inviting open space around the idea of a slot canyon and “the Spirit of Arizona” people not familiar with the area will be able to sample local culture, art, and environment within a safe urban setting. Implementing materials such as stonework, rustic metals, and local splashes of art will create a site that is reminiscent of slot canyons while highlighting Arizona’s unique beauty. Shade provided by the shade structures in the shape of canyon walls in addition to lush desert plantings will help to mitigate urban heat effect during the hot summer months. Since the alley is covered by an eight story building, shade loving plants not commonly found in the lowland desert, but found along the foothills will be able to be planted here as well, increasing the biodiversity of the design. Urban wildlife, in addition to pedestrians, will be drawn to the unique space.
2.
Theof main The central idea thisentrance off of Congress features a large arch that useron intothe an area lush with plants and features many seating concept playsdraws strongly locations. image of a cave within a walled canyon. The design takes inspiration from zoo habitats and resort bars that recreate canyons through natural and built elements such as rocks and concrete.
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4. 3. 5.
Concepts The central idea of this concept plays strongly on the image of a cave within a walled canyon. The design takes inspiration from zoo habitats and resort bars that recreate canyons through natural and built elements such as rocks and concrete.
6. This concept’s main contribution to the schematic plan was the idea of a large cave-like structure that fills the central courtyard. The concept’s theme was carried out into all other branches of the design as well with the repeating cliff pattern at both entrances to draw users into the space. The design of this concept was to produce a slot canyon downtown with winding paths that will draw uses through the space, forcing them to explore each zone within the canyon. The interior opens up to several areas prime for nightlife and bars.
Section Elevation
2.
The entrance to the interior courtyard mimics a slot canyon of Arizona with lush plantings coming up out of the cracks of the walls of the overhang.
3.
The interior of the central courtyard creates an open feeling while having sun screening overhangs in the shape of a canyon. The patios of the local restaurants and bars are separated by slight height differences to mimic changing topography.
4.
The entrance of the AC Hotel connects to the opposite side of the alley via a crosswalk to a raised walk to protect pedestrians. Bar space and open patios hinting at the canyon tie the area together.
The section cut shows that the majority of features of the site are built up instead of down into the ground to avoid utilities and having to divide sub-layers. The planters and majority of structures have little cut below the surface, only larger structures that require more anchoring cut below the surface.
The idea of a large open patio and planters that stretch between the entrances into the central courtyard was from this concept. The traffic pattern of cars exiting to the south was also incorporated into the schematic design. The dominant focus of this concept was incorporating rustic and community art pieces into a lowered canyon planter scheme that meanders through the alley. Vine trellises and open patio spaces are the main emphasis to provide a new desert canyon feeling in an urban setting.
The club canyon concept played highly on keeping existing entrances into the alley in tact instead of moving them. This idea carried over into the schematic plan as well as covered patio spaces and seating along the entrances.
2.
5.
Sheets of twisted rustic metal backlight at night provide interesting ties to the rest of the design in the central courtyard of the alley.
6.
The exit of the unloading area and parking garage to Broadway continues the idea of twisted metal sculptures and provides spaces for public art display or murals along the wall.
Elliott Bartels
LAR 511 . Studio 2 . Spring 2016
Background
Perspectives
The Spirit of Arizona
1.
The goal of my schematic design was to keep local foot traffic through the alley in tact while allowing for increased car deliveries to the newly proposed AC Hotel. This design was centered around making the alley a destination spot for both locals and visitors staying at the hotel. One of the first things people staying at a hotel for extended time do is look for food and activities nearby such as nightlife/bars. Local amenities such as the The Independent Distillery and Johnny Gibson’s provide such needs, but lack the draw to people not familiar to the area. By designing an inviting open space around the idea of a slot canyon and “the Spirit of Arizona” people not familiar with the area will be able to sample local culture, art, and environment within a safe urban setting. Implementing materials such as stonework, rustic metals, and local splashes of art will create a site that is reminiscent of slot canyons while highlighting Arizona’s unique beauty. Shade provided by the shade structures in the shape of canyon walls in addition to lush desert plantings will help to mitigate urban heat effect during the hot summer months. Since the alley is covered by an eight story building, shade loving plants not commonly found in the lowland desert, but found along the foothills will be able to be planted here as well, increasing the biodiversity of the design. Urban wildlife, in addition to pedestrians, will be drawn to the unique space.
2.
Theof main The central idea thisentrance off of Congress features a large arch that useron intothe an area lush with plants and features many seating concept playsdraws strongly locations. image of a cave within a walled canyon. The design takes inspiration from zoo habitats and resort bars that recreate canyons through natural and built elements such as rocks and concrete.
1.
4. 3. 5.
Concepts The central idea of this concept plays strongly on the image of a cave within a walled canyon. The design takes inspiration from zoo habitats and resort bars that recreate canyons through natural and built elements such as rocks and concrete.
6. This concept’s main contribution to the schematic plan was the idea of a large cave-like structure that fills the central courtyard. The concept’s theme was carried out into all other branches of the design as well with the repeating cliff pattern at both entrances to draw users into the space. The design of this concept was to produce a slot canyon downtown with winding paths that will draw uses through the space, forcing them to explore each zone within the canyon. The interior opens up to several areas prime for nightlife and bars.
Section Elevation
2.
The entrance to the interior courtyard mimics a slot canyon of Arizona with lush plantings coming up out of the cracks of the walls of the overhang.
3.
The interior of the central courtyard creates an open feeling while having sun screening overhangs in the shape of a canyon. The patios of the local restaurants and bars are separated by slight height differences to mimic changing topography.
4.
The entrance of the AC Hotel connects to the opposite side of the alley via a crosswalk to a raised walk to protect pedestrians. Bar space and open patios hinting at the canyon tie the area together.
The section cut shows that the majority of features of the site are built up instead of down into the ground to avoid utilities and having to divide sub-layers. The planters and majority of structures have little cut below the surface, only larger structures that require more anchoring cut below the surface.
The idea of a large open patio and planters that stretch between the entrances into the central courtyard was from this concept. The traffic pattern of cars exiting to the south was also incorporated into the schematic design. The dominant focus of this concept was incorporating rustic and community art pieces into a lowered canyon planter scheme that meanders through the alley. Vine trellises and open patio spaces are the main emphasis to provide a new desert canyon feeling in an urban setting.
The club canyon concept played highly on keeping existing entrances into the alley in tact instead of moving them. This idea carried over into the schematic plan as well as covered patio spaces and seating along the entrances.
2.
5.
Sheets of twisted rustic metal backlight at night provide interesting ties to the rest of the design in the central courtyard of the alley.
6.
The exit of the unloading area and parking garage to Broadway continues the idea of twisted metal sculptures and provides spaces for public art display or murals along the wall.
