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Wall Section Scale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Brick is a good material for
retaining heat and releasing it
when the temperature drops.
These, along with the circular
heat chimney, are some of the
key design features of this
house. The large outdoor
patio encompasses most of
the north side of the house,
and also overlooks the natural
hillside of the site.
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SITE MODEL
This is the site model for our proposed site for sulphur dell. The model
shows the different buildings and building types, while also showing the
streetscapes, local transportation routes indicated by the string. Pin heads are
also used to indicate bus and bike stops. Attracting neighboring districts was a
key element in this project because the bicentennial park is directly north of the
capital. To bring people into Sulphur Dell, we implemented multiple pedestrian
paths to increase foot traffic, and to create a more lively downtown area.
ARC 452: MONTERREY LIBRARY
PROPOSAL
MONTERREY LIBRARY
Project Description
In Arc 452 Design IV Integration, our semester long project was to design a library for Tecnolóigico de Monterrey
University in Mexico. Monterrey is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of
Mexico. The city has the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation.
Monterrey lies north of the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, giving the site a great overlooking view.
PRORGRAM STANDARDS
The program’s objectives were set by the ACSA steel
competition, which called for steel as the primary
structural material and a total area between 30,000-
100,000 square feet. The library primarily serves the
needs of the University and its students and is a major
intersection in the middle of the campus.
PROJECT DESIGN
The main entrance sits at the center of the building towering over the surrounding buildings, making it a key attraction to the rest of
the University. It also lies on a direct path connecting two sides of the site, making it a heavy foot traffic area. The main attraction to
the library is on the fourth floor overlooking the Southeast mountain range. It serves as a collaborative space for the students
hopefully enhancing their educational experiences. There's huge 28' truss with a joist system running parallel that allows this space
to be as if it were hovering above the ground. The west part of the library is a simple beam/column design with a 15' cantilever to
shade and protect the balcony below.