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THE GULCH: NASHVILLE CIVIC DESIGN CENTERS PROPOSAL FOR THE GULCH

URBAN FRAGMENTS: STUDIES OF THE PRI-VATE/PUBLIC REALM

PROFESSOR: DICK OVERTONLOCATION: NASHVILLE, TNTHIRD YEAR

During my fall semester of third year, urban planning presented itself in the curriculum. The fi rst half of the semester consisted of group projects focused on revitalizing zones throughout Down-town Nashville, Tennessee. Our class worked with the Nashville Civic Design Center exposing us to the process of reshaping a city with the input of the community as well as the guidance of city planners.

THE GULCH: THE GREENWAY CONNECTING THE GULCH AND DOWNTOWN

My group was assigned the “gulch” area in Nashville. This area at one time was the life of the city containing over one hundred sets of railroad tracks. Over time, like many railroad systems, they be-came obsolete for the use in public tran-sit. As the railroad started to disappear so did the life of the Gluch. Even though there are still a few restaurants and bars, the area has become desolate otherwise. However, it has amazing potential given its location between downtown and the more residential area to the west. My group’s proposal was to revitalize this area bringing more retail, restaurants, and residential life. We wanted to create dense city blocks as well as a gateway into the city, and turn the interstate into a greenway that is integrated into the city structure. Another main feature of our proposed plan was to create anther greenway in between the city and the gulch providing a recreational gathering area for the downtown residents as well as the residents living in the Gulch.

INTERSTATE GREENWAY

DENSITY AND CITY PARK

EXISTING RAILWAYSRESIDENTIAL ZONE/DOWNTOWN ZONE

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PROFESSOR: MARLEEN DAVISLOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TNFIFTH YEAR

This design was preceded by a rigor-ous programming design, calling for a campus center for the University of Tennessee. Each piece of the program was carefully selected, named and sized. After completing a book outlin-ing the entire program for the campus center, the design turned to the site. Since the campus revolves around pedestrian traffi c moving through the university, the building was based upon regulating lines. This allowed paths to be created to, from, and even through the building.

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IMPACT: RECYCLING CENTER AND TRASH TREASURY

PROFESSOR: HANSJORG GORITZLOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TNTHIRD YEAR

The main ideas for this project are impacting the community by provid-ing awareness for recycling, impact-ing the environment by designing a sustainable building, and fi nally impacting the economy by providing a service. The program consists of a Recycling Center and Trash Treasury located in the city of Knoxville. The project was part of a concrete com-petition focusing on the applications of stainability. The use of a brown fi eld site was highly encouraged by the contest as well as the use of the LEED credit system.

FIGURE GROUND OF KNOXVILLE

POROUS PAVEMENT

NATURAL VENTILATION

DAY LIGHTING

PROGRAM

To begin this project, we researched recycling by touring local recycling centers, and exploring the use of the products after the sorting process. The research mainly con-cluded with the need for a linear process of sorting. We then explored neighborhoods, public transportation, local suppliers of concrete and materials, greenway connections, the city grid, as well as fl ow of traffi c and commercial and industrial areas throughout Knoxville. As we moved closer into the site, a few points became clear. Seventeenth Street is a strong edge as well as a connection to the fl ow of traffi c coming from the University of Tennessee area. Also, Interstate 40 created the northern edge of the site while railroad tracks created the edge on the southern side. A large industrial plant is currently occupying the space allowing the project to appease the Brown fi eld revital-ization expectation. The site also provided room for later expansion or a continuation of the greenway currently proposed by I-275 Corridor Greenway Study conducted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Once I understood the site, I decided to strengthen the southern edge along the railroad tracks. I wanted to minimally im-pact the environment so I pushed the mass of the program underground. By doing this I was able to utilize the concept of natural thermal massing which helps create a consistent temperature throughout the factory. Also, the use of concrete allows for thermal conductivity and low refl ectivity. By putting a large part of the building below grade, there is a prime opportunity for a green roof reducing the heat island eff ect. Overall this project is about one large move that in return takes into account the use of concrete and the options for creating a sustainable building design.

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CROSS SECTION 1:32'

GROUND LEVEL 1:40'

COMPETITION BOARD

LOWER LEVEL PLAN

DOCUMENTATION

PROFESSOR: SCOTT WALLLOCATION: INKEROINEN, FINLANDFIFTH YEAR

While studying aboard in Finland, we took time to explore the works of Alvar Aalto. Since many of his projects have no records, we traveled to one of the sites to document three homes designed by Aalto. These three homes, adjacent to a factory in Inkeroninen, belonged to the head engineer in addition to the two supporting engineers. With a team of eleven, we documented the landscape and the homes as well as the garage. In addition to this we produced a six foot model of the site and detailed hand drawings. This project left us with a personal experience of the work of Aalto, and it provided us with hands on exposure as we measured everything with simple tools such as string mea-surements and water levels. The model is now on exhibit in Finland and part of the Alvar Aalto Museum’s permanent collection.

BUNGALOWS, KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

VIENTIANE, LAOS

PHOTOGRAPHY AND SKETCHING

LOCATION: SOUTHEAST ASIA

Exploring surrounding cultures is a passion I will never abandon. Meet-ing new people, trying new cuisine, and experiencing new customs opens my mind to a wealth of knowl-edge, insight, and fun. However, remembering each interaction and sharing the experiences proves to be a diffi cult task. This is why a camera and a sketchbook are essential tools for travel. I love to explore the details of a site with a camera, capturing it for friends to see while helping me become a stronger photographer. And there is nothing quite like look-ing through an old sketchbook full of sketches, paintings, and old tickets to bring you right back to the adven-tures. Not only do these tools bring a smile to my face, they provide me with a library of resources for current projects.

ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

BAC HA MARKET, VIETNAM