CRACOVIASQUAREMENDING THE GAP

WORK SAMPLESM O N I C A H A R V E Y

INVESTIGATING THE NON-PLACE:A REGIONAL AIRPORT IN BOULDER, COLORADO

An airport acts as a larger represen-tation of the idea of a non-place. There is no doubt that an airport is an actual place. However, because this space lies between two defined spaces (where you are and the location you want to be), it is perceived as a place that is “weak or heterogeneous… in between stronger and more homogeneous” areas. How the homogenous zones interact with one another creates the in-between space.4

This examination is not only about of-fering my design point of view on a standard typology but to ask if the way this typology has been done over and over again is it working in the sense of thoughtful series of transient space?

A piece of architecture can be thought of as poly-territorial place. There are major zones of programs that are linked together by connecting spaces, the interstitial zones1. They often become left-over spaces.”2

This is the “in-between space”. A place full of interrelations” where the zone acts as a threshold between major spatial programs. The in-between space belongs to both, and therefore, it is part of both.3

The importance of these non-places stems from allowing one to appropriate and associate to a territory in their own way, that in turn, forms their identity of the space4.

Existing GreenwaysProposed RunWayPedestrian Bridge

Observation Deck

Airport connectionPublic Corridor

3 miles

Boulder

Denver

Denver Itnl Airport

30 miles37 minutes

42 miles~42 minutes

28 miles36 minutes

Boulder, CO has a strong regional identity that could transfer its strength of place to a that space which is often heterogeneous. The airport could easily connect to its sur-roundings because Boulder provides an inescapable sense of place through views, urban connection nodes, and its occupants.

THE PHOENICIAN BREWHAUS + PUBROOSEVELT ROWʼS NET-ZERO BREWERY Phoenix, Arizona

Within the city of Phoenix, there is a small art district located just a little over a mile away from downtown. This art district, known as Roos-evelt Row (RoRo) possesses a charming character that adds personality to the city. It also is one of the main projects for the redevelopment of Phoenix’s master plan.

Our goal was to enhance the area by taking into consideration the goals already set out by the city council for the redesign of this area and produces a design that is not only net-zero, but also adds to the character of the district.

The design responds by taking in several ideas about the site and its forces. These pro-vide several zones within the site: open zones, semi-transparent zones, solid zones, and a main circulation route.

Several ideas were implemented in the design in order to reach net-zero. There are two evaporative cooling towers that provide stack and cross ventilation. The roof system is com-posed of mono-pitched roofs to al-low light to come in the spaces. With-in this system are concrete louvers that help diff use the light before it reaches the main space. This allows for natural lighting, but detracts from solar heat gain in the process. Since shade doesn’t exist on our site, it had to be made. Deep overhangs create shade amongst the site for comfort. Garage doors allow for natural ven-tilation.

CRACOVIA SQUAREMENDINg THE gAPKrakow, Poland Winner of the Pella International Design Competition

The history of Krakow can be seen through its com-position of concentric rings that make up the city. Each ring is composed of a period of history that is now physically bound by its perimeter. The two most defi ned rings are that of the medieval city center and the generation that followed. A third ring is now in the process of being formed that contains architecture and parks that have just recently been built. The fi rst two sets of rings are very well defi ned by their borders. However, the third ring is lacking some rigidity in some areas, mainly in area defi ned by Błonia Park. The strength this part of town is supposed to provide for Krakow is falling short of its purpose. It is very clear that this project needed to do several things: provide a strong gateway to the park, provide a fi lter from busy street to peaceful park, and provide a public space in which people actually occupy the space to give the site a sense of liveliness.

The client, LEAP Collaborative, is a pro-gressive stainability consulting firm. Their services include leadership in environ-mental design strategies and performance analysis and design development of build-ing systems.

This project description lead to the driving force behind the design of the new LEAP Collabora-tive headquarters. With a major emphasis on green design, this project has earned a LEED Platinum rating with major emphasis on sustainable efforts in design. Not only was being green the driving force behind many parts of the design, but also an effort to make an enjoyable space for both the client and the occupants of the building.

The space was designed for the enjoyment of the occupants-- smaller spans for better day-lighting and views to the outside, generous floor to ceiling heights, and a major outdoor space that provides both a relaxing and vibrant space for all that en-counter the project.

The space was designed for the enjoyment of the occupants-- smaller spans for better day-lighting and views to the outside, gen-erous floor to ceiling heights, and a major outdoor space that provides both a relax-ing and vibrant space for all that encounter the project.

There was also an emphasis on making a relation to surrounding buildings while still allowing the project to have its own personality in downtown Knoxville. Not only does the louvered facade add visual interest to the project, but it also serves functionally as well.

The project is energy efficient, it is a facility that is distinctive, and the landscape amenity is a major compo-nent of the design proposal.

LEAP COLLABORATIVE THE LEED PLATINUM WORKPLACE Knoxville, Tennessee

Fine Arts were the major precursor to my architectural education, and therefore, will always act as a major part of my architec-tural explorations. Art has played a major role in my process and final visions for projects. Many of the same ideas of pro-portion, dynamism of objects, heavy versus light relationship, etc. that are necessary in creating art are portrayed through ar-chitectural design as well. Therefore, con-stantly drawing leads to discovery within the architectural process.

FINE ARTSINSPIRATION THROUgH THE ARTS