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PROFESSOR: CHRISTINE CUTTITTA / BOB GILLIGPROJECT DURATION: MOUNTAIN HUT 8 WKS / AMC HQ DESIGN 8 WKS

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Introduction:The goal for this studio was to design two buildings for a single client-group; An urban Mountaineering/Explorer’s Club one building is a small mountain hut located above the tree-line on Mount Washington in New Hampshire. The other building is a headquarters building for the club, located on an urban site in Somerville, in Porter Square, adjacent to the Porter Square Red-line “T” stop.

The Program for this studio presents the opportunity to examine integrated program elements on two desperate sites, but at two totally different ends of the spectrum. The task was to design a structure that is suitable for the harsh weather conditions atop Mount Washington but also providing an aesthetic piece of architecture. Also the other challenge is designing a building for a outdoor adventure club in the small confines of an urban environment. Both buildings should have

similar design elements and compliment each other.

Site Analysis:Site location for the AMC mountain hut is located on Mount Washington which is a part of the white mountains in NH. Mount Washington is know for having the world’s worst weather conditions. The fastest wind speeds ever recorded by man were recorded at the summit. The hiking trails are know as some of the most difficult in the US. Weather on the mountain is know to change very drastically in a short period of time. With these extreme conditions I feel there is no “safe” area to place my structure as the entire mountain is suscep-tible to intense conditions

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Weather ObservatoryExteme Conditions

Weather ObservatoryNormal Conditions

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Lionhead Trail:

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Start of Trails

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Site Analysis:I sited my Hut on the eastern side of the mountain along the Lion Head Trail. I chose this side of the mountain because of its proximity to popular trails and due to the fact the prevailing winds tend to come out of the west. The intent is to try to use the mountain as a buffer from the western winds. This trail is relatively popular and heavily traveled. I chose a steeper terrain to fit my climbing concept for the Hut.

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Mountain Hut Programming:The mountain hut is a very low functioning self sustaining structure with the most basic amenities. The hut is designed to provide shelter overnight for hikers during their hike up or down the mountain. The program for the hut includes a Kitchen, Bathroom with Shower, Dining space, Sleeping space with lodging for twelve. After doing some research on wind resistant structures I came across domed structures. Arches are naturally a strong structure and are resistant to earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. I felt using this type of structure would be the most beneficial to withstand the extreme conditions on Mount Washington. I initially started with a circular plan which had half of the plan dedicated to lodging and the other half dedicated to the other program elements. As you enter the hut you pass through a vestibule/entry to reduce the amount of outside air that enters the space. On the left side of the plan I have the kitchen and storage area. On the right side I added a small emergency station with emergency radio along with other emergency equipment. Next the to that is the changing/rest room.

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Progress Floor Plans:

Building Sections:

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Mountain Hut ProgramThe lodging for this first scheme includes typical bunks in a circular plan

layout and includes two bunks per room. This whole level is lowered down to separate it from the general dinning /gather space. The walls in the

sleeping area of the hut would have windows that would give you beautiful views overlooking the side of the mountain.

Final DesignIn my final scheme I chose to change the bunking layout to fit my concept

better. My initial concept for the mountain hut was “climbing” When users entered the hut I wanted reiterate the action of climbing by creating

a bunk space was a little more flexible and interactive by combining a jungle gym type structure with hammocks. As the user enters the

sleeping quarters they would proceed to climb the hut structure until they find the right hammock

The building structure is made out of steel tube which can be manufac-tured off site and brought to the mountain in sections or segments for

quick and easy installation. The exterior of the hut is clad with a insulated metal panel system which is secured to the steel frame.

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Section through North End and Chinatown

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Introduction:As mentioned above the second project for the semester is to design a headquarters for the Appalachian Mountain Club, just down the street from Porter Square in Cambridge Massachusetts. Currently the site is home to an old gas station which is no longer in use. The design challenge will be bringing a outdoor program

into a very urban setting.

Site Analysis:The project site is located on a small triangular corner lot which is right next to a major intersection. Accessibility to the site is not a problem as there is sufficient public transportation in the surrounding area. For example, the site is located within walking distance of the Porter Square Redline “T” station. On-site parking is minimal with on-street parking for residential only. The site is oriented to face the southern sun, which will provide good day lighting for our building. The site is rather noisy as the train runs directly behind the site.

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Aerial View Left Side: Aerial View Right Side: Approach from Oxford Street:

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Site Analysis:The site boundary is oddly shaped and is restrictive. Currently asphalt pavement covers every square inch of the site with the only hint of nature being the large tress in the northwest corner.

AMC Headquarters Program:The program for the headquarters design includes Entry Space,/Reception, Meeting Rooms, Theater for lectures/films, Climbing structures, Training room, Map Room, Library, Exhibition Space, Observation Deck, Offices, Kitchen, Lounge, Event Room and Parking per code. My programing will need to include room for some on site parking. One important element that I feel will unite the existing site with the exciting program of the Mountaineering Club headquarters would be a landscaped park which could be used by all. Right now this site is very baron and uninviting.

Panoramic of Entire Site

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Scheme 1:

Building placement was in rear middle of the site allowing for site access on either side of the building possible for site parking and landscaped area. Form ideas are more fluid taking on the shape of mountain landscape

Scheme 2:

Building placement is located in Northwest corner of the site, condensing building program to allow for greatest use of site for landscaped area and parking. Building materials and form would be more rigid similar to buildings in the area with more of a fluid form extending to the Northeast corner of the site

Scheme two was chosen as a base point for my programming and progress models. After further devlopment my process led me to head in the direction similar to scheme 3.

Scheme 3:

Building placement is in the Northeast corner to have dialogue with adjacent residential houses. Parking would be designated at the front of the site. Stretching from the building to the triangular area of the site would be a the landscaped park area, again the terrain would start to mimic that the mountainous terrain. Location of landscaped area sems inviting for pedestrians as they walk

by, not tucked away as shown in previous scheme

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Scheme 2 Floor Plan:The plan above shows the original building orientation on the site. This produced awkward green space on either side of the building. I ended up fliping my floor plan layout which turned out to be a good move as my green space now seem to be engaging better with the site. The building seems to open up right to the edge of the site, welcoming pedestrians stop and climb. Sketch of Roof Plan

Sketch Section Through Climbing Wall

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14 Lounge15 Map Room16 Restroom17 Mechanical Room18 Storage19 Stair 20 Meeting Room21 Observation Deck

1 Exterior Green Space2 Entry3 Reception Desk4 Lecture Hall5 Stair6 Storage7 Kitchen8 Restroom9 Training Room10 Climbing Area11 Exhibition Space12 Elevator13 Elev. Machine Room

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Final Design:

STAINLESS STEELTUBE

STAINLESS STEELTUBE SUPPORT

STEEL FRAME WELDEDTO STEEL COLUMNSTAINLESS STEELMESH PANEL

TYP. DETAIL AT EXTERIOR CLIMBING WALL

CAP FLASHING

8” CMU BOND BEAM

OPAQUE ROOFING PANEL SECURED BY METAL FRAME

STEEL TUBE ANCHORED TO CMU BLOCK WALL WITH STEEL BOLTS AND STEEL PLATE

EPDM ROOFING SYSTEM ON 3” RIGID INSULATION ON METAL DECKING

DETAIL AT CMU WALL AND ROOF PANEL

EPDM ROOFING SYSTEM ON 3” RIGID INSULATION ON METAL DECKING

OPAQUE ROOFING PANEL SECURED BY METAL FRAME

STEEL TUBE AND FRAME WELDED TO STEEL GIRDER

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STEEL GIRDERTO. CMU BLOCK

ELEV. 28’-0”

TO. CMU BLOCKELEV. 28’-0”

SOFFIT ELEV. 10’’-0”

FINISH FLOOR ELEV. 0’’-0”

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EXHIBITION SPACEELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM COVERED ENTRANCE

CEILING ELEV. 9’-0”

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Materials board:

My materials for the headquarters design was based on a lot of the natural materials you find in wilderness. Rugged materials that mimicked the conditions from Mount Washington

Stone: I chose stone as the main exterior walls to give the overall design a hearty rigid form. With the site being plenty noisy my intention is for the stone to help with sound attenuation I also chose a slate floor in the entrance area to furtherenhance the sense of outdoors

Wood: I chose to use wood for all interior walls. The wood was chosen to give the building a sense of warmth.

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Metal Mesh Material

Materials board:

The wood material above would be introduced to my project as the reception area of the building. With the would panels throughout the building I wanted to do something

The one material that stands out from the natural theme is the metal mesh paneling which covers the a good portion of the public areas of the building. I wanted to introduce an

exciting material that would catch peoples eye and draw you in. The metal mesh panel would have perforated patterns which would allow for varying degrees of transparency into the

building. The Taymayo museum by BIG architects, on the left, provides visuals which are quite different between night and day. My intent is for this material to have a similar effect, always

changing, similar to that of the weather on Mount Washington. During the day, this blank slate which plays with shade and shadow and at night twinkles like the starry night.

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Final Model Hand rendering

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Hand rendering: Building Entrance

Hand rendering: Building Entrance

Sketch Detail Through Roof Structure