SITE + BUILDING ANALYSIS

CATERINA GARCÍAG 2 W O R K P L A C E

LO C AT I O N

NEARBY LANDMARKSStarbucks: 0.6 miPublix: 0.7 miGiardino Gourmet Salads: 0.9 miAntonio Maceo Park: 1.8 miMiami International Airport: 3.8 miDowntown Coral Gables: 4 miVersailles Cuban Restaurant: 4.1 miMarlins Park: 5.2 mi

VIEWS ANALYSIS

CONCLUSIONSThe views to consider while designing the interior portions of the building include the northwest views out of the curtain glass wall (which include potions of the Blue Lagoon, the Dolphin Expressway, and Miami International Airport); also to be considered are the views from the southeast tilt-up slab wall (which include parts of Blue Lagoon, portions of the Hilton Miami Airport, and also Antonio Maceo park in the distance). Incorporating the importance of these views into the interior design will facilitate the level of rejuvenation and connection to nature employees feel as a result of their placement.

SUN PATH ANALYSIS

sunrise

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM5:00 PM

sunset

WINTER SOLSTICEDECEMBER 21, 2017

2:00 P

M

sunrise

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

sunset

SUMMER SOLSTICEJUNE 21, 2017

2:00 PM

CONCLUSIONSBy taking in to account the direction from which the sun is coming at different times of the day and year, it will be easier to determine where to place permanent employee seating, as well as where there will be places where you will have to account for glare and heat gain.

The sun’s path during the summer solstice follows the topmost portion of the curve, while the winter solstice follows the bottommost portion of the curve.

SUNLIGHT ANALYSISSUN PENETRATION ANALYSIS

SUMMER

4 PM, 35°8 AM, 45°

WINTER

8 AM, 120°4 PM, 235°

summer sunwinter sun

2 PM, 63°

daylightsome daylightno daylightshadow source

CONCLUSIONSBy taking into account the path of the sun in coordination with the way it will enter into the building through the curtain walls and fenestration, it will be easier to select programmatic locations in addition to the finishes that will be selected for any furniture that goes in those areas. The addition of tints or blinds to areas expected to get large amounts of sun will be of critical importance to the employees who will inhabit the space.

DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS

ZONING ANALYSIS

CONCLUSIONSThese six diagrams explore some zone layouts that are completely different, while some explore similar layouts with slightly different configurations or spatial dimensions. It is important to explore these varied layouts as it may be a key to solving complex design issues in the future. As various design strategies are explored, these initial diagrams can be revisited to provide options for spatial distribution of private, semi-private, and public zones.

As a result of these explorations, it was discovered that while executive offices are traditionally placed near large windows, it may not be the best placement for them in this building because of the need for daylight from other departments. Also, the unmovable public zone to the east of the building provides a framework for how private and semi-private spaces will be laid out. These zoning options can be applied to the 2 or 3 floor.

private semi-private public access to daylight through

this facade will be a key determinant in spatial distribution

private offices and

collaboration spaces near

windows affords employees views

of the lagoon

ENCLOSURE ANALYSIS

dividing the building

into horizontal zones produces two

areas in the main zone and three in the

public zone

enclosures within the

building divided into vertical zones

produces six areas in the main zone and two in the public

zone

CONCLUSIONSConsidering the subdivision of potential vertical and horizontal enclosures within the building can help determine how loud and quiet zones can be stacked within the building. It assists in the placement of areas which require more privacy by preventing the placement of spaces which require quiet over places that are noisy. The subdivision of spaces horizontally and vertically can also help to determine the way the floor is cut through to provide vertical circulation through the spaces.

the enclosures within the space produce two main

zones: the open central space and the spine of the building

SPATIAL ANALYSISS Q U A R E F O OTAG E D I AG R A M S

3,350 sq. ft.

762 sq. ft.

701 sq. ft.

497 sq. ft.

637 sq. ft.

701 sq. ft.697 sq. ft.

700 sq. ft.637 sq. ft.

701 sq. ft.698 sq. ft.

713 sq. ft.682 sq. ft.

286 sq. ft.

3,350 sq. ft.

4,730 sq. ft.

4,457 sq. ft.

CONCLUSIONSThese diagrams show the relationships of the bays to the open space within the building. They provide the general breakdown and the most specific breakdown of the areas according to the grid laid out by the column and pilaster system. Additionally, it was discovered that not all of the bays are equal, however, there are some bays that are similar in size, an attribute highlighted by the color depictions of each bay in the diagram above.

TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE13, 720

SPATIAL ANALYSISCONNECTIONS, THRESHOLDS, LINKAGES + ORGANIZATION

main space

annexwindows + visual thresholds vertical circulation

physical + implied thresholds interior circulation

CONCLUSIONSThe main zones of the structure help to denote the activities that should occur in each space, the thresholds also provide a means of determining how public or private a space is. Some of these thresholds come by way of a physical boundary, such as a door, however, some thresholds are implied by structural components such as a columnar system or the lowering of a ceiling. The natural paths of circulation formed by a building’s skeleton should also be accounted for during the design process.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSISSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

CONCLUSIONSBy understanding the relationships between the various structural components, it is easier to organize the spaces within the building. It is also important to consider the relationship between the interior structural components and the shell of the building – how the interior of the building relates to the exterior will help to establish the relationship of the user in conjunction with the building and it’s exterior.

roof + ceiling

structure (columns, joists, girders)

curtain walls + mullions

structural shell

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

STRUCTURAL BAY SYSTEM

STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM

CONCLUSIONSThe columns within the building provide a grid system which insinuates subdivisions within the space. It is important to respect these structural elements and create a space which works with the grid, instead of working against in while also keeping in mind the placement of the spaces within the building.

columns within the

space provide a grid system which

determines the sizes of the bays

the grid system produced by the

columns divides this space into twelve

smaller bays

this linear organization

system produces two large bays

DOMINANT ISSUES ANALYSIS

public area + building spine

primary main space

secondary main space

sunlight sources

main structural components

circulation hubs

overlapping of both bay systems provides a basis

for spatial division within the building

CONCLUSIONS By understanding how all of the building’s main features work together, the future design solutions begin to become more evident. The most dominant features discovered were the bays and corresponding structural system, as well as circulation and access to daylight. It is important to come back to these findings throughout the design process in order to truly understand and respect the building and its structural components.

DESIGN GUIDELINES• Use the distribution of structural elements to emphasize the distribution or interconnection of the various departments within the company.• Create spaces which correlate to the exterior of the building through limited enclosures where views of the surrounding landscape should be present.• Use the information about the path of the sun to determine where it is best to place stationary workplaces versus those that are more temporary or flexible near areas which receive large amounts of sunlight.• Delicately balance the need for private, semi-private, and public spaces within the building according to the cues given by thresholds and other space-defining elements.• Use the various zones delineated by the structure of the building to organize spatial elements within the context of the floor plan.

REFERENCESsuncalc.net/#/25.7827,-80.2795,20/2017.02.06/23:41google.com/mapsibis.geog.ubc.ca/courses/geob300/applets/sunpath/