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In these times of accelerated change that we are experiencing, as professionals in the field of architecture, our challenge lays on the ability to adapt and ascend the built environment and the quality of life. Our focus for this project is on alternate behaviors of structure and efficiency, modes of generation of vertical and horizontal growth, and methods of sustainability of skin performance and urban impact. With guidance from visiting instructors, structural engineer and a designer from SOM, in New York City, we have developed a prototypical system to 63 Madison avenue in NYC that takes into consideration the changing culture of an office building in a ever-changing contemporary American City .
Through this project we are trying to change the generic office culture by introducing a public realm within the walls of an office space
SITE ANALYSIS
SITE ANALYSIS
Showing the Green public spaces near our site stating the importance and the need of green near our site which is in close proximity to Madison Square Park marking the importance of green spaces and infrastructure in our project.
here are Nearly 11,500 street corners that is nearly 500 street corners per square miles throughout the island of Manhattan. Manhattan’s 500+ miles of streets and sidewalks constitute the largest single category of land-use on the island. They are joint by their 3,300+ intersections which is 30% of the island’s total area and 50% of its public place. Through this drawing we are trying to draw focus on the different kinds of movements like Pedestrian, vehicular & subway connections that happen around our site. We then looked into a few of the intersections and crossings on Madison avenue and Park avenue S to investigate the conditions on these intersections and crossings and realized how each crossing is slightly different from the other.The Area Highlighted in Red are the different areas where Public amenities are provided in the city of Manhattan.
One of the challenges we faced was connecting the public realm and pedestrian access to the office culture by creating a concept that took both into careful consideration.
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
CONCEPT MODELS
CONCEPT MODELS
Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
NEW STRUCTURE DIAGRAM
NEW STRUCTURE DIAGRAM
IMPORTANCE OF PLANTS
IMPORTANCE OF PLANTS
This building section helps us understand the progression of the public realm through the building.
A series of stairs allow for clear access and circulation from one space to the other.
CONVENTIONAL OFFICE CULTURE V/S PROPOSED OFFICE CULTURE
CONVENTIONAL OFFICE CULTURE V/S PROPOSED OFFICE CULTURE
Conventional Office
Conventional Office
e are trying to show a conventional office section in which the office space and the public realm are completely separated leaving very little space for adaptability which leaves us with a rigid structure.
Proposed Office
Proposed Office
the proposed office culture we connected the public realm to the office space thereby incorporating openness and adaptability.
MIDTERM MODEL
MIDTERM MODEL
The office culture during these changing times, requires great consideration of the urban impact. The focus was placed on two realms. The office worker, and the public realm.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
We chose to enhance the corner of Madison Avenue and E 27th Street. As a help needing corner, our project proposed to cut back the existing planters and add steps leading up to a new lobby entrance space. This corner can now be used for gatherings and performances.
LOBBY ENTRANCE FLOOR PLAN-L1
LOBBY ENTRANCE FLOOR PLAN-L1
As you enter the building the space opens up to a large lobby with a reception desk and the ability to ascend through the stairs or walk into your private office space. This area features an open staircase that can act as an Indoor Amphitheater.
The new entrance of the building creates a sense of place in which people can gather and connect with others. By adding the steps steps leading to the lobby space, one can understand the progression continues on the inside
The new lobby space creates an impression of spaciousness and clarity.One is able to visually connect his destination with the journey he/she will take to get there.
You are also able to get a sense of direction and journey as you approach the building from either side. The openness and spaciousness of the facade draws the public entrance
SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
After the Ground floor plan we decided to draw focus on the 6th Floor plan in which we proposed a large open space with a void where office people and the public can collaborate, new open glass working space and a market space
TWELFTH FLOOR PLAN
TWELFTH FLOOR PLAN
Similarly to the 6th floor plan, new program is added to the 12th floor. The public can access this space in one of two ways; through stairs on the facade leading up to this floor, or through a service elevator leading to a small lobby, which breaks into office space and exterior public open space. This floor features a cafe with outdoor seating and a viewing glass platform.
People coming out of the office to meet a friend for lunch or collaborate with another worker from a different company and meet in these spaces
This image shows the structural addition that was made to hold the Bridges and Walkways Connecting the public space to the Office Space
BUILDING FACADE AXON
BUILDING FACADE AXON
BUILDING SECTION- WEST
BUILDING SECTION- WEST
The cutout of the lab repeats throughout the building in an ascending matter. This building section looking West, shows the opening on the left descending and the opening on the right ascending conceptually. The partial wall section labeled P-1 shows the relationship of the two facade treatments. The curtain all system depicts open collaborative spaces, while the green facade depicts private office space.
PARTIAL WALL SECTION-P1
PARTIAL WALL SECTION-P1
WALL SECTION DETAIL-D1
WALL SECTION DETAIL-D1
To achieve a green facade system in the context of New York City, we developed secondary skin to act as a greenhouse for the plants to grow all year round. The new slab holds a planter with a frame for climbing plants.
Our facade is a Double Skin facade having a planter with a frame for the plants to grow this acts as a thermal shade for the office spaces
DIVA ANALYSIS
DIVA ANALYSIS
Diva Lighting Analysis- A lighting analysis was conducted using an office bay on the West facing facade. The left image shows the current condition. The right image shows the analysis using the new double skin green facade. With the addition, office spaces now fall within the recommended illuminance level in a typical office space.
In an attempt to improve the interior environment of a typical office space in our building. We conducted a lighting analysis that resulted in better daylighting conditions of the space. The image on the right shows the analysis uses a typical office space on the East facing facade. By adding the new double skin green facade system, we were able keep the space within the recommended illuminance level in a typical office.
BIRDS-EYE VIEW SHOWING CONTEXT
BIRDS-EYE VIEW SHOWING CONTEXT
In the context of contemporary city with high density and higher expectations, the skin of the building plays a big role in activating the streets and relating to its neighboring buildings.We developed a system that make our building stand out from the rest but also blends right in with them.
We hope that in these times of uncertainty and change, our project can serve as an example of the possibilities and opportunities we have to change and create a better built environment. Not only to improve our everyday working experience but also our well-being and our future.
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