Hubway Bicycle Pavilion

The setting for the project was nestled in the Cambridge Common in Boston, Massachusetts.  the idea for the design was derived from the bicycle itself.  By understand the structural elements that make up a bicycle and applying them to the structure of the pavilion, an eco-friendly and self- efficient structure was designed.  The details of the project included having storage for 10+ bicycles, an office, bathroom, and retail space.  In order to make the design more appealing, an exterior gathering space was added for visitors to store their personal bicycles and belongings so that they can enjoy what the common has to offer. 

Site Model

Top View Site Model

Final Model

Front Perspective

 Plan Perspective

 Right Perspective

Exterior Gathering Space Detail

Window Section Detail Model

Iso Window Section Detail Model

Annex Connector + Facade

My Concept

The idea for the project was to create a connector between the north and east wings of annex central building on the Wentworth Institute of Technology campus.  my concept begins by focusing on the relationship between staggered levels of primary vs. secondary structure and how they dictate the programmatic spaces throughout the building.  Two major load-bearing walls allow the structure to be open and divided into three separate bays, based upon the program. The architectural and industrial design studios are of high priority, and thus are placed on the top floor for maximum space gain. Interior Design and Civil Engineering will each occupy the middle floor have their own designated space in order to keep the departments separate.    Through this idea, my facades will be shaped around how my structure reacts to staggered levels based up on the programmatic spaces.  The administrative spaces are focused on the first floor for easy access for faculty and guests.    The skin, much like the Seattle Public Library, will be wrapped around the exterior of the building.  The main idea is to give each department their own space with all of their needs met while creating a open and free thinking spaces to learn.

Sectional model

Cafe Detail

Detail

Final Model

Birds Eye View

Corner View

Main Entrance

Studio Space Look-In

Collaboration Space Look-In

Right Section

Left Section

Interior Detail

Seattle Public Library - Precedent Study