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Architectural Portfolio Alana Bowen

Table of Contents 2. The Axis Point 5. Hand Models 3. Dream In Color Gallery4. The New Glenn Curtiss Museum 1. The West Main Tennis and Fitness Center

The West Main Tennis and Fitness Center

0' 70' 140' 280'Site Plan LegendParkingWind DirectionSun PathSiteVegetation The West Main Tennis and Fitness Center is a 33,134-square-foot, two story building located in Rochester, NY, developed to support athletic performance, recreation, and sustainable design. The roof design helps guide circulation, creating a continuous flow between spaces. Sustainable features such as solar panels, permeable pavement, green roofs and walls, and passive solar strategies, help reduce the environmental impact while improving comfort. City of Rochester Concept The concept explores spatial flow, connecting interior and exterior spaces. The roof form guides movement towards public spaces, shaping circulation, and resulting in unique architectural geometry. First Floor Second Floor

0' 25' 50' 100' LegendSemi-Recessed Fire ExtinguisherW 10 X 29 Steel ColumnsPath of Egress First Floor Second Floor Floor PlansAbove LevelVestibule1Lobby2Shop3Aerobics4Table Tennis5Tennis Court6Men’s Locker Room78910Elevator Room11Janitor Storage12Men’s Restroom13141516Storage17Body Building18Elevator Room1920Hall of Fame21Storage22Janitor Storage2324252627Director’s Office2829Conference Room30Women’s Locker RoomFamily Locker RoomFamily Locker RoomWomen’s RestroomMechanical RoomDelivery / StorageObservation / LoungeMen’s RestroomWomen’s RestroomMechanical RoomReception / General OfficeAssistant Director’s OfficeBCA57' - 0"32' - 11"25' - 0"27' - 9"27' - 4"14' - 8"19' - 9"16' - 0"17' - 9"25' - 6"22' - 5"23' - 2"16' - 10"7' - 6"13' - 0"32' - 7"25' - 11"25' - 11"20' - 0"20' - 0"20' - 0"20' - 0"20' - 0"20' - 0"123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930

0' 12' 24' 48' 0' 20' 40' 80' 0' 12' 24' 48'Green Roof Planters South Elevation (W Broad St.) North Elevation (W Main St.) West Elevation (S Plymouth Ave) Design Narrative The facade composition balances transparency and mass. Curtain wall glazing enhances daylight and strengthens the connection to the surrounding site, while metal panels, CMU, and natural stone provide durability and thermal performance. Varied roof heights respond to the program, accommodating the required height for the tennis courts while strategically shaping daylight and shading throughout the building.Solar PanelsMetal Louvres Material Palette Natural Stone: Provides a durable, grounded material that connects the building to its surroundings Metal Panels: Create a clean, contemporary exterior with durable, low-maintenance cladding. CMU: provides durability and thermal mass, supporting the building’s long-term performance. Triple Pane Glazing: Provides natural daylight, visual connection, and improved thermal performance.

0' 20' 60' 120' 0' 20' 60' 120' Intense Weak AccessibilityCut (Creates Direct Access)Permeable PavementFill (Levels Out Site)Green WallGreen Roof Planters 0' 10' 20' 30' 0' 7' 14' 28'Call Button3’ - 6”Access To Call ButtonArea Of RefugeArea of Refuge circulation and amenities. Areas of refuge within fire-rated stairwells enhance life safety and assisted evacuation. The building responds to the site's topography through strategic cut-and-fill, creating accessible, level building platforms while minimizing site disturbance. Integrated sustainable strategies including passive solar design, photovoltaic panels, green roofs/walls, and permeable paving, enhance the building’s energy performance, stormwater management, and environmental resilience. Sustainability Diagram Cut and Fill Diagram Sustainable Technologies Vestibule Accessibility Accessible Amenities4’ - 4”2’ - 6”SolarSolar Panels5’ - 7”Water InfiltrationCooling LoadRadiation ReflectedProduces Energy4’ - 0”9’ - 9”12”7”1’ - 6”Accessible Drinking FountainAccessible Benches3’ - 6”3’ - 0” The facility incorporates ADA-compliant design to support accessible

0' 0' 20' 60' 120' 0' 20' 60' 120' Detail Wall Section AT.F. RoofS.F.GradeGrade 3' 6' 12' Longitudinal Section B Structural Bays Tennis Court Section 1 - Performance Beams, Columns, Warren and Howe Flat Trusses Section 2 - General Beams, Columns, Warren Trusses Section 3 - Balcony Support Beams and Columns Longitudinal Section CBeamsWarren TrussHowe Flat TrussWarren Truss36" x 12" Footing12" Concrete Foundation1”SealantSteel Channel Bottom Plate2” Metal Siding2” Rigid Insulation1” Air GapW 12 x 26 Steel Beam3” Batt Insulation1/2” Gypsum Wall Board With Finish6” Rigid InsulationRigid Metal Decking2’ x 4’ ACT Compound CeilingFloor Finish4” Precast Hollow Core Concrete4” Concrete Slab On Grade2” Rigid Insulation6” Compacted FillLobby CeilingF.F CeilingBody CeilingT.F. BalconyPeak of RoofB.O. Roof 2B.O. Roof 1Shop RoofS.F. Ceiling11' - 0"15' - 0"19' - 0"30' - 0"34' - 0"0' - 0"25' - 0"23' - 0"1' - 0"1 1/2"1' - 0"5/8"1' - 0"1' - 0"2"2 1/2"1' - 0"1"0' - 0"12' - 0"30' - 0"42' - 0"23' - 0"

0' 3' 6' 12' 0' 20' 60' 120'ReturnSupply Detail Wall Section A HVAC Longitudinal Section B Return Supply Sprinkler SupplySmoke DetectorSupplyReturn2' x 4' Troffer Light3/4" Pendent Sprinkler W/ Guard The West Main Tennis and Fitness Center integrates a four-pipe HVAC system with coordinated mechanical and electrical building services that optimize energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and overall building performance.ReturnSupplyMain TrunksCable Tie First Floor Plan Body Building Reflected Ceiling Plan First Floor Mech. Room Admin. Reflected Ceiling Plan Second Floor Mech. Room Second Floor PlanSupplySmoke DetectorReturn2x4 Recessed Ceiling Light3/4" Pendent Sprinkler W/ GuardControl PanelsDisconnectMonitor SystemAHUGeneratorMain SwitchgearInverterSmoke Detector2x4 Recessed Ceiling LightSupplyReturn3/4" Pendent Sprinkler W/ GuardAHUWater TankScreeningCooling TowerRPZChillerBoilerCirculating PumpsFire AssemblyFire Alarm Control Panel 0' 60' 120' 240'

The Axis Point

Site Plan The proposed radial design provides a unique form, creating the illusion of the building rotating on an axis, while considering spatial constraints, incorporating both commercial and residential uses. Green spaces and landscaped terraces provide a deeper connection to the High Line in New York City. Site Axon Zoning Analysis High Line Rooftop Terrace Solar Panels Fire Egress Main Entrance Setback of at least 25’ from the High Line Maximum height of 85’-0” or 6 stories Minimum of 8’ alleyway 0' 30' 60' 120'

0' 24' 48' 96' First Floor Second Floor Floor Plans Roof Top Terrace Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor Sixth Floor Legend High Line Entry/Exit Commercial Residential Stairs Elevator

0' 16' 32' 64'Building Elevations East ElevationNorth Elevation South Elevation West Elevation

Structural Axonometric Structure Grid Interior Exterior

0' 10' 20' 40'Longitudinal Section Grade 0' - 0" Second Floor 11' - 0" Third Floor 22' - 0" Fourth Floor 36' - 0" Fifth Floor 46' - 6" Sixth Floor 58' - 6" Rooftop 70' - 6" Top of Stairwell 80' - 6"

Dream In Color Gallery

0' 16' 32' 64'Site Plan Dream In Color Gallery is located on the corner lot adjacent to the Rosebush block in Alfred, NY. The goal of this space is to draw in the community with the gallery space and create a living-learning community between the studio and apartments. The existing businesses on the block were modeled by multiple groups members. Corner Lot Approach

C D A B E 1 2 3 4C D A B E 1 2 3 4Second and Third Floor First Floor Plan Plans Floor Plans 0' 16' 32' 64' Front Entrance GALLERYSTUDIO MAIN. OFFICE R.R. R.R. ST. APARTMENT 1 ST. APARTMENT 3 APARTMENT 2 MAIN. Gallery

Elevations 0' 9' 18' 36' East Elevation West Elevation Skylights Over Stairwells Concrete Ornamentation Addition of Exterior Lighting

Elevations North Elevation 0' 6' 12' 24' South Elevation Brick Ornamentation Addition of Exterior Lighting N’Dulge Sign Addition of Exterior Lighting

0' 9' 18' 36' 0' 9' 18' 36' North Main Street Before Addition North Main Street After Addition

The New Glenn Curtiss Museum

0' 16' 32' 64' Site Plan Inspired by the movement while in flight, arches and wave-like forms guide visitors through the museum. The roof forms create a continuous connection between the site, entrance, and interior spaces while responding to the program areas. Front Entrance Rendering Approach

DNDNDNDN0' 16' 32' 64'Floor Plans First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Mezzanine View First Floor ViewConferenceR.R.R.R.OfficeOfficeOfficeSt.Admin.Direct.StorageWorkshopShipping/ReceivingTheatreCafeSt.R.R.R.R.Recep.LobbyGiftshop

0' 16' 32' 64'Sections Transverse Section Longitudinal SectionRoof35' - 0"Roof of Workshop30' - 0"Second Floor20' - 0"Grade0' - 0"Grade0' - 0"Second Floor20' - 0"Roof of Workshop30' - 0"Roof35' - 0"Roof of Exhibit50' - 0"

0' 16' 32' 64'ElevationsGrade0' - 0"Second Floor20' - 0"Roof of Workshop30' - 0"Roof35' - 0"Roof of Exhibit50' - 0"Grade0' - 0"Second Floor20' - 0"Roof of Workshop30' - 0"Roof35' - 0"Roof of Exhibit50' - 0" North South

Key Design Features Exhibit Entrance Lobby Exterior The use of waves and arches shapes the museum’s design and guides movement throughout the building. The wave roof and louvres create a unique form while providing shade and connecting the interior to the exterior. The arches and space frames add structure and stability while helping define the spaces and contribute to the overall design. The large, open exhibit areas allow the displays to remain the main focus while allowing visitors to move comfortably through the museum. A separate workshop is also included to support exhibit preparation and maintenance while maintaining a connection to the main museum. Together, these features create a connection between the building’s structure, form, and visitor experience.

Hand Models Final ModelElectric Prisms. Sketchline, https://thesketchline.com/en/pictures/electric- prisms-2 Electric Prisms By Sonia Delaunay Study ModelSonia Delaunay. https://www.thefamousbirth- days.com/people/sonia-delaunay. Inspired by Sonia Delaunay’s Electric Prisms, this model explores the use of color and circular forms to create movement and depth. The circular forms represent the way light from a streetlight radiates outward, creating the layered and overlapping forms seen in the painting.

Abstract/Precast Models Abstract Model Precast Model When designing both the abstract model and the precast model, inspiration formed when studying the features brought out by Frederick Law Olmsted in the Biltmore Estate and Mount Royal. The use of steeply pitched roofs and points, are shown through each of the models.

These models work together to show both the interior and exterior of the museum’s design. The first model is a section model made from a series of 12 sections, which helps show the interior spaces, structure, and how the building is organized. The second model is a 3D printed model that focuses on the exterior design, showing the overall form and appearance of the museum. Together, they give a more complete understanding of the project by combining both interior and exterior views. Glenn Curtiss Museum Section Model Glenn Curtiss Museum 3D Print