2. transportable think tank
architecture for humanity - unrestricted access competition
proposal for repurposing the alameda naval air station
launch sacramento exhibition 2012
3. san francisco
oakland
site
undulating garden
also houses pop- up vendors
san jose
reflective pond
site location: alameda, ca
wood pathways connect
buildings & reinforce
Serendipitous relationships
geotorium
(formerly mess hall)
hosts lectures
barracks are “think tanks”
hosting classrooms,
collaborative spaces &
resource libraries
outside guest relaxing under the succulent garden
human rights barrack
sustainability
health
human rights
economics
non violent crime
education
5. collaboration space
sustainability learning center lobby & entrance ( inside barrack)
meet up in the think tanks. collaborate with designers,
platonic solids: one form, endless configurations
processional - “relax & hang out”
individual pods-ada accessible
6. classrooms
steel cable staircase
craft innovative solutions for civic issues facing today’s world.
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individual pods-private workstations
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7. eco pod
as we change jobs, family and social status our society is
constantly changing. there is a demand for homes that are
both transportable and deployable.
9. winter: tiles turn black
absorbing the heat
summer: tiles turn white
reflecting the heat
thermeleon roof tiles:
located inside
cabinets, leds
make panels
glow
led lights
on dimmers
50% Florescent
lighting in Kitchen
sustainable, saves
materials
exposed ceiling
prevents sun glare
+ heat from inside
overhang
section
11. customized + adaptable furniture system
finishes + furniture
daytime use
1. 3 form varia eco resin in green
pull out system
for hanging
clothes
2. 3 form chroma in orange
3. customized cabinet system
4. flat out sofa bed by blu dot
5. herman miller: eames wire chair
shoe storage
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cubby for television + stereo
pull out desk
resin floor:
sustainable, durable,
simple installation
Point support hardware for bolting
nighttime use
5
3 Form Chroma panels in white
Wood frame for anchors
plywood backing
e cue dmx controller controls color change of resin
panels, and the speed at which they change color
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12. urban oasis wellness center
inspired by the surrounding site of city life and nature, the wellness
center correlates the relationship between nature and technology
through form, light and materiality.
iida merit award 2011
14. section
3rd level
overnight guest rooms
roof top restaurant
pond/relaxation space
2nd level
women's & men's spa
meditation loft
1st level
lobby
administration
Ceramic Tile
marble trim
stone walls
Cedar Floors
nature inspired materiality
15. Titanium dioxide is a translucentcoating, once
activated by ambient lighting it fights off air pollution.
It can be used as both an interior and exterior
application.
MEDITATION LOFT:
translucent glass ceiling, allows users to view
the roof top pond above. gives users the feeling
they are connecting with nature as they meditate.
women’s spa over looking views of san francisco bay
16. winding staircase:simulates hiking
staircase construction details
steel and glass
guard rail
steel structural
support system
Steel cross bar provides
additional structural support
steel columns bolted
to the cement floor
staircase trail leading to the roof top where overnight guests stay
19. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Humanscale
649 Front Street, 2nd Fl
San Francisco
9|28|13
1pm Food + Libations
Contact: Julianne Malnick
juliannemalnick@gmail.com
