Chicago Iterations

The following are a few renderings of iterations we worked on at the beginning of the weekend, which Tim covered with a representation of the quilted formal geometry we're working with, which will be rendered in ETFE panels where transparency is desired and landscaping where occupiability is the priority.

Alex's "exquisite corpse" iteration:



And Scott's "executive realness" iteration:


We're currently proceeding with the latter concept; attempting to better integrate circulation & interior space, determine zones of surface transparency & opacity of the skin, enhance qualities of striation & flow, and sketch out concepts of structure.

Miami Concept Design 20100419

Option 1: Uniform Terminal/Ferry Canopy Option with Double Heat Chimney. Vent slits included for the release of back-pressure winds during tropical storms.







Option 2: Divided Terminal/Ferry Canopy Option with Double Heat Chimney and Green Trellis extending above tower mass.





Plan: Main Terminal and Ferry Dock remains unconditioned space while central lobby is climate controlled 100% of the year. Both Main Terminal and Ferry Dock canopy connect to their individual heat trough along the spine of the canopy, leading into their own separate heat towers. Heat towers are oriented along the commercial tower circulation cores to prevent heat transfer into office space.




Option 1 Concept Images:

Renderings - View from Old Union Station

Concept of hanging interior gardens....

Older Idea for Chicago

Chicago Site Model

Looking West


Looking North

Structural References

I though these might be of use.

Design Scheme

Here are two images of a scheme Scott has been working on

More Chicago Weather Data

Dark Days of Chicago



Temperate Ranking by Month



Snowfall in cm


Humidity


Maximum Wind Speed (km/h)



Number of Clear, Cloudy & Partly Cloudy Days
Normal Monthly Precipitation (in mm)



Days of Precipitation (>0.25 mm/day)




Sunshine - Average % Possible



Average Temperature in Celcius

Photos of Site Model

Here are some photos of our site model.

Skin Research

Here are a few articles that we are looking at for skin design in response to climate.