The Stack
Health Care ResortPalm Beach, Aruba
Site and Massing
Casey RichDan Crapnell
Concept
Concept: The health care resort utilizes a central information center to control operations between all programs. This is reflected in the layout through an integration of program and circulation. Horizontal stacking of the building maximizes views and privacy for patrons, and creates opportunities for further utilization for outdoor spaces.
Massing
Public vs. Private & Access to Views
Horizontal Stacking
Horizontal Stacking: Stacking the program begins to address the primary parameters. A vertical separation of public and guest space provides privacy for recovering guests, and maintains views of the ocean. Overhangs shade outdoor areas and reduce heat gain on the facade. Vertical circulation connects to the central information center.
Site Plan
• Site is arranged to provide out-door areas for patrons and for public
• Ground level amenties include outdoor seating areas for res-taurants and venues
• Large pool on ground level• Smaller pool located on sec-
ond deck for patrons• Seperate vehicular access for
cars and delivery vehicles• Casino and resturant outdoor
seating connected to Signa-ture Park via path
Floor PlansFirst Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
LOBBY
GARAGE
BACK OF HOUSE
&DOCK
RETAIL
CASINO
RESTAURANT
FRONT DESK
RESTAURANT
MEDICAL CENTER
FITNESS CENTER&
PHYSICAL THERAPY
SPA
Floor PlansTower Floor Plan A Tower Floor Plan B
GUEST ROOMS
GUEST ROOMS
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
COMMON SPACE
COMMON SPACE
Entry
Tower Massing
Tower Massing
Structural Considerations• 26’ x 26’ structural bays• Post-tensioned flat plate slab• Core acts as shear bracing
Mechanical Considerations
MEC
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VERTICAL CORES
ALLOW FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR TOWERVERTICAL CIRCULATIONMECHANICAL CORE FOR CENTRAL AIR
Sustainibility Considerations
Passive Ventilation:
• Guest tower is oriented to allow trade winds to ventilate rooms
• Air cirulates through clerestory openings on corridor side of guest rooms and out balcony side
Solar Considerations:
• Building oriented to reduce so-lar gain on facade of tower
• Overhangs provide shading