2012
FINAL ASSIGNMENT
ARTIST CO-OP
Shannon Stark, Natasha Saltibus
Sheridan College
12/1/2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Introduction, Objectives, Design Concept, Intentions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Statistics 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... _
1.3 Statistics 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. N/A
2.0 Sustainable Design Research ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.1 Energy .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. _
2.2 Water ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. _
2.3 Materials...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... N/A
3.0 Plans ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A1
3.1 The Ground Plane........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................A1
3.2 Commercial Office Design ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................A2
3.3 Residential Design ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A3
4.0 Materials and Synthesis ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A4
4.1 Wall Section “A” .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................A4
4.2 Wall Section “B” ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ A5
5.0 Sustainable Design Application and Details .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. A9
5.1 Energy ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A9
5.2 Water ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
6.0 3-D Models ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. A6
6.1 Structural Design........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ A6
6.2 Interior Design ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. A7
6.3 Exterior Design ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A8
7.0 Appendices ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... P1
7.1 Parking ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... P1
7.2 Sun Studies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
7.3 OBC Req’ts. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
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1.0 Documentation
THE WRITTEN CONCEPT
1.1 Introduction, Design Concept
Building Area: 3507m2
Number of commercial retail units: 5 (includes discount art supply store, gallery and a sculpture gallery/ restaurant)
Apartment areas: all Studio apartments- 3 different sizes (50% starter: 300ft2, 30% mid-range: 400ft2, 20% spacious: 500ft2)
Users: Artist residents
Housing Type: D) Artist Co-op
The downtown Mississauga building will function as a co-op where membership is available exclusively to artists (includes art students). The co-op community will strive to provide affordable space to live and create while
providing space for artists to exhibit their work. The co-op building will provide jobs and supplemental income for young artists who are starting out. Since each artist-member will own shares in the entity, they will form a sense of
pride their home and community. The residential units will be designed as conservative studio apartments. This provides each member a space where they can live and do what they love! By creating a community of young artists,
residents will find inspiration among each other and can form a unique community with others who share their passion. Since the housing will be equity cooperative, artists will be able to pool their resources and leverage their buying
power. As a member of the coop, each artist will be heavily involved in the management of the building. The members will elect a board of directors must each work a four hour shift in one of the retail spaces (each month). Training
will be provided to residents upon.
working in these spaces. Supplies in the art supply store will be reasonably priced and only be available to members. In contrast the restaurant and gallery space will become Mississauga attractions and the profits will be divided
among the members. According to Statistics Canada, although most practicing artists have a high level of education, they receive relatively low annual income. Unfortunately this situation arose as the number of artists sufficiently
grows from 1971-2001. Although many have a deep appreciation for art, artists generally have a hard time marketing themselves. Therefore, it is difficult for artists to earn adequate living while remaining self-employed.
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Objectives
Intensions
Social:
Physical:
The artist co-op is in the Rathburn district Zone. The building is situated adjacent to the bus terminal.
This artist co-op building was designed with respect to the Downtown 21 Mississauga Plan and
As a result, the area will have high pedestrian traffic. As people arrive in Mississauga after taking
represents a vision of what Mississauga may be like in the future. The site is one of the many nodes
transit, they will be intrigued by the creative displays in the gallery windows and will come into the
which exist in the heart of Mississauga. These nodes are reserved for high density construction to
gallery space. Since the area is easily accessible and pedestrian friendly, the building will soon become
revitalize the city center! The retail spaces will include galleries to feature the work of resident
a hotspot of Mississauga! The visitors will be culturally diverse and the building will be vibrant. Soon
artists, an art supply store and a restaurant to employ many of the artists. The building will be
the building will be a new “people place.” The artist co-op will turn into a thriving creative destination
enclosed by different coloured aluminum panels. The colours will vary to symbolize the individual
and a cultural landmark. A reliable transit system is key to attracting a demographic mix. New
styles and collective interests of all the artists housed in the coop. Each level has a unique polygonal
immigrants, seniors, students and low income families will find it easier to get to their destinations
shape which looks out to a green roof. Each shape (a storey) rests on the storey below it. As the
while living on fewer resources.
polygons come together, they form a unique shape which represents all of the artists in the co-op
coming together to form a community. This In addition, the design will incorporate solar panels,
which is one of the many sustainable features in the co-op.
Environmental:
The Rathburn area will become more environmentally friendly as bike paths and more direct transit
routes are not implemented. Efficient transit routes will encourage more residents to utilize public
transit and thereby, reduce their carbon footprint. A number of sustainable features were also
incorporated into my building. The co-op is designed with solar panels on its roof and is angled to face
to southerly direction. As the design proceeds, the north facing wall will be (direction of the prevailing
wind) well insulated and will have the least amount of window area. In addition green walls exist along
the perimeters of the structure. This sustainable feature will help insulate the roof and minimize energy
loss.
Social:
The purpose of this building is to encourage a more vibrant and lively community in downtown
Mississauga. The gallery will provide an opportunity for artists to show their work to the community
as well as to connect with other artists. Since many artists are starting out, it is vital that they connect
to the Mississauga art community to form a support group. The gallery on the ground floor give such
artists an invaluable opportunity to show their work and make connections. The restaurant will also
have a similar social function as it will be a place for locals to gather. The individual rooms and areas
Civic
will be laid out in a clustered manner, similar to the Habitat 67 in Montreal. Thus rooms will be
The objective in building an artist coop in the new Mississauga is to create a mixed use, affordable,
located within close proximity and residents will be encouraged to congregate. Also each floor will
pedestrian friendly and accessible structures. Different sized units will attract a mixed demographic and
also have a communal sitting area. This will encourage residents to become engaged with one
will be affordable. In the Rathburn District, there is emphasis on creating additional office space to
another and form a close nit group.
create employment opportunities. The co-op will have two floors of office spaces (at the street wall) to
contribute to Mississauga’s economic future. Occupants of these office spaces will have easy access to
Symbolic:
Highway 403 and transit systems. This mixed occupancy building will bring Mississauga one step
closer to achieving a 1:1 population to employment ratio. The building is located in a grid pattern street
Since the sole inhabitants of this building will be students, my goal is to create a free spirited vibe
block which is the most efficient layout for the core of a city. Grid patterns allow vehicles to travel a
that reflects the artsy, bohemian outlook many artists possess. Since many artists find it quite difficult
more direct route and allow cities to become more densely populated. To achieve its future goals,
to make ends meet, the building will also express optimism. This will inspire artists in their creations
Mississauga must be designed according to the Urban Design principles of Jane Jacobs such that the
and will put Mississauga on the Map as a rich cultural community. Since each artist has their own
city becomes distinct with a strong economic base. It is important that we start designing streetscapes
unique style, the architectural fabric will be eclectic so each resident will find comfort in their
which foster a lively city rather than a car dependent suburbia.
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surroundings.
3.0 Analysis and Problem Definition
Photos taken at lot #18
The Artist co-op is situated on lot #18, in Mississauga Ontario. The objective of the design was to create a mixed use building while creating a haven for the arts community. As a result gallery spaces, retail spaces and an art
store have been located along the street wall of the artist co-op. The building faces one “A” street on the south (Square One Drive) and two “B” streets on the north and west side. The “B” street on the north side is a dead end road.
The east side of the building faces the Mississauga transit terminal. Currently lot #18 is being utilized as a parking lot (see above pictures). Since the building is adjacent to public transportation, there will be high pedestrian traffic
surrounding the building. There were no windows placed on the east façade facing the transit however the 3 storey street wall can be used to display billboards and posters of events which take place in the gallery. The gallery is also
located on the far east side, facing the transit. By locating gallery along a narrow space, with limited window openings, the lighting in the gallery can easily be controlled to create dramatic displays and evoke strong emotions.
Mississauga residents will become intrigued by these creative displayed and will be lured into the art gallery. As residents pass by the B Street along the west side of the building they are able to see through glazed windows into the
interior sculpture garden. This design feature allows residents to have a glimpse of the artworks displayed experience the vibrancy of art community in Mississauga. The view can be seen though the corporate lobby and is an
invaluable way to attract commercial tenants to generate income for the co-op! This view will most likely be visible from the Mississauga lookout bride which is located to the north of the building. Since the B Street on the north
façade is a dead end road, I have placed a loading dock and the entrance to the underground parking along the road. This will allow vehicles to enter the building and unload without disrupting traffic. These areas also act as buffer
zones by insulating other spaces from the cool north prevailing winds. An abundance of windows have been placed along the residential units with southern exposure as these apartments will have the best views. Square One is the
busiest street surrounding the building. Thus, I have placed the entrance of the art gallery along this street. This will give the gallery optimal exposure along the street will and will contribute to the vibrancy of the city of Mississauga.
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4.0 Formal organization and Design Principles
Photographs of Onyx wall at the entrance which is en closed with curtain wall. Barcelona Pavilion. Found on travel blog
View of the Sculpture gallery from the West façade was inspired by the entrance at the Barcelona Pavilion.
Photograph of Pompidou, Courtyard, Paris- Found on travel blog
The concept of an open courtyard was inspired by the courtyard of Pompidou, Paris.
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BALANCE
Along the north east façade, balance is achieve as the organic shaped section, cladded with prodema, is surrounded by angular blue prodema panels on either side. An optical sense of balance is achieved as the prodema section
appears to be centered and is balanced by contrasting cool colours
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GRADATION
The organic form cladded with prodema at North West view has rounded forms which decrease in size and diameter as you look towards the west direction. This achieves a sense of dynamic movement along the contour. Graduation
is also achieve through the use of warm and cool colours side by side.
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REPETITION
Repetitions can be perceived though the building. Angular and organic forms protrude away from the building in a consistent manner. Each protrusion seams to mirror shapes which surround it and acts as an interpretation of the
shape it precedes.
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CONTRAST
The cool coloured aluminum panels and warm hue prodema create contrast along the façade. However since both colors are earthy tons this creates unity along the streetscape and makes the building easy on the eye. This area draws
attention to the architecture and creates interest. This helps create a feeling of tranquility.
HARMONY
Although the residential floor is comprised of many shapes which protrude towards the viewer, harmony is achieved through the use of consistent cladding and earthy colours throughout.
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DOMINANCE
The curved section along the residential floors dominates the view due to a contrast of shape and warm and cool colours.
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UNITY
Unity is achieved as earthy tones are used throughout. Also the unique angular shapes on the residential plans have been cladded with a constant material. By have little variance in the type of cladding, shape can be varied while still
maintaining uniformity.
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9.0 Unit Design and Interior Spaces
Massing Model
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Image of Bedroom Space
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As said by Francis Ching, “space constantly encompasses our being.” The above unit is the plan of a studio apartment in the artist co-op building. The intention of this design was to create a welcoming open space while
secluding the private areas such as the bedroom and bathroom. The sleeping area of the apartment is elevated on a base plane and is enclosed by a half wall. This has established vertical surfaces along the edges of the base plane and
thereby reinforces the visual separation between the sleeping area and the surrounding space in the unit. In addition, this also establishes a contrast in form as well as geometry. The central space in the apartment is designed as work
area for the resident artist. When entering this apartment, occupants are led to this space. This enables the artist to feature this most important works here so they can easily show them to visitors and potential customers. The featured
works which will encompass this area will become the focal point of the room. Upon viewing this space, occupants will be led to the kitchen and living room area. The kitchen has an eat in bar which looks out to the living room. The
purpose of this design is to encourage interaction while keeping the conversational area away from the sleeping area. Meanwhile the bathroom faces the apartment entrance while remaining adjacent to the sleeping area. The
apartment unit looks out to the green roof which will allow future occupants to look out to green spaces and smell the fragrances of plants in the garden. There are three windows situated on the south wall. The window in the sleeping
area is long and narrow. The window has been strategically situated on the corner of the room to avoid direct lighting (since the bed is typically placed on the center of the exterior wall).
10.0 Residential Floors
See attached:
A5- Office Floor Plan
A6- Residential Floor Plan
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11.0 3D Exterior Form
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See attached A1 and A2 drawings
Predominantly earthy colours appear in the cladding of the artist co-op. This represents the connection between art and nature. Everything that is depicted in art reflects the environment in which we live. Throughout the ages,
artists have always sought inspiration from the outdoors. They often create works from natural scenes and aspire to convey their thoughts and emotions. Monet is an example of such an artist. He painted many of his works from his
Japanese garden. The ground retail floor is finished with rusticated masonry cladding. On the north façade, surrounding the entrance to the restaurant/sculpture gallery, blue aluminum panels are used in combination with prodema
panels. In addition, green roofs have been placed over the rooftops. Blue coloured panels were chosen to create a calming environment. A green wall also exists along the perimeter of the Sculpture garden restaurant. This contributes
to organic and tranquil aura which surrounds the building. Meanwhile on the Northeast façade an organic form was implemented. This interrupts the aluminum panel façade that exists thoughout the Also, the solar panels angled
towards the south side of the building, give the co-op an optimistic vibe. The wood composite panels surround the rounded portions of the building on the north elevation. The purpose of this design was to create an organic form
within the building.
The building is comprised of many angular geometric shapes which protrude from the center of the structure. These components represent the unique styles and personalities of the artists within the co-op. However the
uniform blue cladding surrounding these complex shapes represents the artists coming together to form a diverse community. However these defined edges are interrupted by a smooth organic form comprised of warm hue prodema
panels. This contrast in colour and shape represents the idea of conformity versus individuality. The angular blue aluminum features represent the stringent society were must conform to, the etiquette we must abide by and the ways
we must represent ourselves to others . Meanwhile the rounded organic forms cover with wood veneer represents our innate personality. When we come home we must not longer act with decorum. We change into comfortable
clothes, and let our frustrations be known. It is a safe hamlet where we are with those we feel comfortable with and can be ourselves! This curvilinear organic form faces the north side of the building where artists come home. It
gives them a sense of comfort and let them know that they are at a place where they can explore their creativity and define new boundaries.
In contrast the other side of the building has no warm colours and is made up of angular forms. The entrance of the art gallery has been strategically situated here to remind artists that this is a place where they must conduct
business and conform to what society expects of them. They must therefore act professionally as they represent the gallery and the arts community of Mississauga.
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3- retail
A similar street view is implemented in the artist co-op. The artist co-op will have rusticated masonry on the ground floor and will be adorned with painted green, copper awnings. Street lights will be placed above the shop windows
as well as at the corner of every street.
A green wall will exist in the sculpture gallery/restaurant.
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This detail is inspired by the flat iron building in Chicago. Like this architectural landmark, the artist co-op will also have curved windows at the end of the architectural protrusion. The Chicago building was created according to the
vertical Renaissance palazzo style. Photo credit: Ken Snell (slate)
Site Design
See A0- Site Plan
Good architecture
Architecture starts with an idea and implements tangible materials to fufill a need in society. We are surrounded by architecture everyday and develop strong feels towards the buildings which surround us. The inspire us every day,
provoke new thoughts and probe us to question the society we are a part of. Archtiecture is constrantly changing as it adapts to new ideologies, technology and population changes.
12.0 Conclusion
The mixed use structure on lot #18 encourages residents who have a passion for art to come together and congregate. The co-op environment allows creators to come together and form a unique community with endless ideas
and possibilities. An art store is conveniently located on the ground floor and office spaces are located on the second and third floor to generate income. Artists have the ability to showcase their work to the public in the art and
sculpture gallery. A unique view of the gallery space from the west side will draw visitors in and show the community what the artists have to offer!
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1.2 Statistics 1
1.3 Statistics 2
2.0 Sustainable Design Research
2.1 Energy
2.2 Water
2.3 Materials
3.0 Plans
3.1 The Ground Plane
3.2 Commercial Office Design
3.3 Residential Design
4.0 Materials and Synthesis
4.1 Wall Section “A”
4.2 Wall Section “B”
5.0 Sustainable Design Application and Details
5.1 Energy
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Energy
1. What are the broader objectives? What are the performance criteria / targets?
The broader objectives and or performance are to:
 Integrate solar panels into design.
 Goal- Provide at least 50% of the tenant’s electricity from renewable sources by engaging in at least a two-year renewable energy contract. Renewable sources are as defined.
 those that meet Environment Canada Environmental Choice program’s EcoLogo
 requirements for green power supplies.
 Reduce environmental impact on building
 Reduce eneergy costs by conserving energy (ie. Solar panels)
 Introduce a shading device to integrate passive solar design
 Heat Island Reduction, Non-Roof: A building that provides shade (or will have within 5 years of landscape installation) and/or uses light-coloured/high-albedo materials with a Solar Refl ectance Index (SRI) of at least 30, and/or
open grid pavement, that individually or in total equals at least 30% of the site’s non-roof impervious surfaces, which include parking
 areas, walkways, plazas, fi re lanes, etc.,
 Integrate CFL’s to reduce energy costs of the building overall carbon footprint
 Reduce the energy costs by 18%
2. How many credits are you attempting to achieve ? (itemize for each part above)
We aspire to design a Silver LEED Certified – 34 points/credits
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I will be researching Credit 2.3, Renewable Energy, 20% (PV, wind, solar, etc.). This will contribute 1 LEED point to the artist co-op.
Altogether, we would like to accumulate the following LEED points-
Sustainable Sites
6
Water Efficiency
4
Energy and Atmosphere
5
Materials and Resources
7
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Innovation and Design Process
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TOTAL
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3. What evidence of compliance will be provided to the professor? How will you convince me that you have met the target? What calculations do you need to provide?
The proof of compliance which would be provided to Mr. Snell are:
 Details of sustainable energy (solar panels)
 Calculations of energy of cost reduction based on integrated LEED features
4. What products do you wish to research and apply to the design?
We wish to identify a manufacturer and research the following products:
 Solar panels
 CFL lighting
 Seasonal water collerctors
5. What manufacturers do you wish to use?
The manfuacturers which we plan to use are:
 CFL Manufacturer- lighting
 Soventix – solar panels
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http://www.drmediaserver.com/CFLGuide/index.html
2.2
Renewable strategies:
Consider the use of geothermal, solar collection applications (photovoltaics, solar thermal, solar hot water)
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Fundamental Commissioning of building energy systems
Minimum Energy performance
Fundamental Refridgerant Management
Optimize energy performance
On site renewable energy
Enhanced Commisioning
Enhanced Refridgerant Movement
Measurement and verification
Green Power
Integrate solar panels
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Solar Panels
Solar panels will be integrated into the artist co-op design. These panels will south facing in order to maximaize the amount of energy generated. Sun studies and calculations of the areas of sloped roofs will be used to determine the placement
of the panels. This will optimize energy output. The amount of the building’s energy consumption must also be determined in order to know how much energy must be provided throughout the structure. Solar panels capture the sun’s energy.
Solar energy exists as photon energy. There is a positive and negative layer within the panels. Electrons, which are negatively charged are enabled to flow freely through the negative layer. Electrons eventually exit the panels through the
bottom of the cell then move to the connecting wire. As the electrons flow through the wire, energy is generated. In the co-op, this sustainable energy will be used to power the lights in the lobbies, sitting areas and the studio apartments.
Soventix, products will be used (Canadian based). Soventix recognized Ontario as the province with the most abundant solar energy. Passive solar design will also be encorporated into the design through the choice of building materials,
orientation of the building and windows relative to the sun and shading devices. A solar water heating system will also be encorperated in the building. Seasonal water collectors will be used for all uses. The solar water heating system will be
used for three applications:
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potable (drinking) and service use (washing) use in homes
potable and service use in commercial, and institutional and industrial facilities
radiant floor heating
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http://www.about-solarenergy.com/howdoes-solar-energy-work/
Active Solar Energy System
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The image above is form cansia and illustrated the solar potential across the Canadian provinces. Another colour colour coded map of Germany is situated to the right of the Canadian map. Although solar energy is extensively implemented in
Germany, Canada has a greater amount of solar resources that are minimally used.
Cansia sees an optimistic future in the solar industry. They have projected that by 2025, this renewable energy source would have made way for 35,000 new jobs and will significantly contribute to our everyday energy use. In fact, it is believed
that it will reduce 15-31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. More importantly, solar power will generate more jobs per megawatt than existing non renewable energy sources.
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Cost
5.2 Water
6.0 3-D Models
6.2 Interior Design
6.3 Exterior Design
7.0 Appendices
7.1 Parking
7.2 Sun Studies
7.3 OBC Req’ts.
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