cultural resources and design principles permeate - Arlingtonva
CULTURAL RESOURCES AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES PERMEATE AS RELEVANT, CULTURAL RESOURCE INFLUENCE AND ENHANCEMENT ARE INDICATED BY THIS ICON THROUGHOUT THE PRESENTATION:
CR
AS RELEVANT, DESIGN PRINCIPLES ARE PREFACED BY:
DP-
3
BUILDINGS OPTIONS:
DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE. 1 3
LANDMARK BUILDING (JBG)
2
LANDMARK BUILDING 4
− − −
Active ground floor Create as many addresses as possible Consider height and GFA opportunity
FRONTAGE RANKING IN RELATION TO SQUARE: 1. WILSON/CLARENDON 2. NORTH SQUARE/15TH ST 3. N. UHLE 4. N. COURTHOUSE ROAD (SERVICE ACCESS) Community Outreach Event Massing Survey, Working Model
Improved Building
Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
9
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM:
DP-CELEBRATE COURTHOUSE SQUARE’S RICH HISTORY BY INTEGRATING RELEVANT EXISTING HISTORIC AND HISTORICAL ELEMENTS INTO NEW DESIGN CONCEPTS.
RESPECT LANDMARK TREES THE MOTHER & SOLDIER TREES ARE THE OLDEST RESIDENTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
2
1.
Soldier Tree
2.
Mother Tree
CR
1 Soldier Tree
Mother Tree
Existing Trees Footprint of Optional proposed Buildings
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
63
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6c.
CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY
6c
FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 3 • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market • Closer to the community • Shaded area • Draw to south Square
Outreach Event: Open Space
CR
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
71
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: OPEN CANOPY, HARDSCAPE
DP-AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES 4.
Outreach Event: Open Space
PLANNED CANOPY • Sculpture park • Trees on hard scape CR • Provides shade & buffer from county jail
City Hall Park, New York
Zuccotti Park, New York
4
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Proposed Trees / Natural
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
68
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6.
Outreach Event: Cultural Resources
FARMERS MARKET CR • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market/portion of base of new building • Closer to the community • Shaded area
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY
6
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
69
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6b.
6b
Outreach Event: Open Space
FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 2 CR • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market • North-South presence on square
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
70
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM CONNECTIONS
Outreach Event: Open Space
DP-CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT, PUBLIC DISCOURSE, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING. 2.
LINEAR PARK • Promenade • Visual destination • Flexibility in program • North-South circulation • Opportunity for large events and public gatherings
CR
2 Kungsträdgården, Sweden
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Organizing Connectivity
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
73
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY:
DP-MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ACTIVE FRONTAGE ON COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
1 14 STRAYER BUILDING
BUILDING SITES
2 OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING
JBG RESI-COMM
1. LANDMARK BLOCK 2. 1515 N COURTHOUSE 3. COUNTY JAIL
13 COURTHOUSE PLAZA
3 AMC 12 THEATER
4. VISUAL & PHYSICAL OPPORTUNITY
COUNTY JAIL
5. JUDICIAL CENTER 6. COURT SQUARE EAST
4 JUDICIARY CENTER
COURT. SQUARE WEST 11
5
7. HILTON GARDEN 8. VERIZON BUILDING 9. NEW PROPOSED VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING
9 10
COURT SQUARE EAST
6
10. MET TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING 11. COURT SQUARE WEST 12. AMC THEATRE
8
Improved Building
MET TOWER
INSURANCE
VERIZON BUILDING
7
13. COURTHOUSE PLAZA (2100) 14. STRAYER BUILDING
Proposed Building Building outside of study area Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
5
BUILDINGS OPTIONS:
DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.
SOUTH SITE OPTION-VERIZON PLAZA INFILL: DP-USE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY TO CELEBRATE THE PLATEAU, EASE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENTS, AND CREATE A COHESIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE SITE. 1. 2. 3. 4.
VERIZON BUILDING METRO TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING CR NEW VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING: an iconic low scale (3-4 floors) taller building could accommodate more development or affordable housing but would potentially cast afternoon shadow on square Community Outreach Event Massing Survey, Working Model COURT SQUARE WEST
53 K GFA 4
35 K GFA 2 FL
3
COURT SQUARE EAST
2
Improved Building
355 K GFA 10 FL
380 K GFA 12 FL
1
Proposed Building Outside Study Area Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
22
CR
AS RELEVANT, DESIGN PRINCIPLES ARE PREFACED BY:
DP-
3
BUILDINGS OPTIONS:
DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE. 1 3
LANDMARK BUILDING (JBG)
2
LANDMARK BUILDING 4
− − −
Active ground floor Create as many addresses as possible Consider height and GFA opportunity
FRONTAGE RANKING IN RELATION TO SQUARE: 1. WILSON/CLARENDON 2. NORTH SQUARE/15TH ST 3. N. UHLE 4. N. COURTHOUSE ROAD (SERVICE ACCESS) Community Outreach Event Massing Survey, Working Model
Improved Building
Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
9
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM:
DP-CELEBRATE COURTHOUSE SQUARE’S RICH HISTORY BY INTEGRATING RELEVANT EXISTING HISTORIC AND HISTORICAL ELEMENTS INTO NEW DESIGN CONCEPTS.
RESPECT LANDMARK TREES THE MOTHER & SOLDIER TREES ARE THE OLDEST RESIDENTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
2
1.
Soldier Tree
2.
Mother Tree
CR
1 Soldier Tree
Mother Tree
Existing Trees Footprint of Optional proposed Buildings
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
63
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6c.
CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY
6c
FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 3 • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market • Closer to the community • Shaded area • Draw to south Square
Outreach Event: Open Space
CR
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
71
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: OPEN CANOPY, HARDSCAPE
DP-AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES 4.
Outreach Event: Open Space
PLANNED CANOPY • Sculpture park • Trees on hard scape CR • Provides shade & buffer from county jail
City Hall Park, New York
Zuccotti Park, New York
4
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Proposed Trees / Natural
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
68
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6.
Outreach Event: Cultural Resources
FARMERS MARKET CR • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market/portion of base of new building • Closer to the community • Shaded area
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY
6
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
69
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKET
DP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. 6b.
6b
Outreach Event: Open Space
FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 2 CR • Canopy • Outdoor seasonal market • Indoor Market • North-South presence on square
The Shed: Hillsdale, CA
Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Visual Connection Physical Connection
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
70
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM CONNECTIONS
Outreach Event: Open Space
DP-CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT, PUBLIC DISCOURSE, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING. 2.
LINEAR PARK • Promenade • Visual destination • Flexibility in program • North-South circulation • Opportunity for large events and public gatherings
CR
2 Kungsträdgården, Sweden
Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities
Program Option/ Recommended Location Organizing Connectivity
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
73
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY:
DP-MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ACTIVE FRONTAGE ON COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
1 14 STRAYER BUILDING
BUILDING SITES
2 OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING
JBG RESI-COMM
1. LANDMARK BLOCK 2. 1515 N COURTHOUSE 3. COUNTY JAIL
13 COURTHOUSE PLAZA
3 AMC 12 THEATER
4. VISUAL & PHYSICAL OPPORTUNITY
COUNTY JAIL
5. JUDICIAL CENTER 6. COURT SQUARE EAST
4 JUDICIARY CENTER
COURT. SQUARE WEST 11
5
7. HILTON GARDEN 8. VERIZON BUILDING 9. NEW PROPOSED VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING
9 10
COURT SQUARE EAST
6
10. MET TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING 11. COURT SQUARE WEST 12. AMC THEATRE
8
Improved Building
MET TOWER
INSURANCE
VERIZON BUILDING
7
13. COURTHOUSE PLAZA (2100) 14. STRAYER BUILDING
Proposed Building Building outside of study area Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
5
BUILDINGS OPTIONS:
DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.
SOUTH SITE OPTION-VERIZON PLAZA INFILL: DP-USE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY TO CELEBRATE THE PLATEAU, EASE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENTS, AND CREATE A COHESIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE SITE. 1. 2. 3. 4.
VERIZON BUILDING METRO TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING CR NEW VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING: an iconic low scale (3-4 floors) taller building could accommodate more development or affordable housing but would potentially cast afternoon shadow on square Community Outreach Event Massing Survey, Working Model COURT SQUARE WEST
53 K GFA 4
35 K GFA 2 FL
3
COURT SQUARE EAST
2
Improved Building
355 K GFA 10 FL
380 K GFA 12 FL
1
Proposed Building Outside Study Area Study Area
COOPER ROBERTSON & PARTNERS
22
