The program for this studio focuses on the design of a multi-story center for brew science and education in Eugene, Oregon. in this studio I studied the rapidly expanding craft brewing and fermentation industry and work to develop a scheme that includes space for making space for serving, and space for education on the business and science of this regional craft.
the project proposes 30,000 sf of new construction in an urban site in downtown Eugene. The program includes three primary volumes: Serving & Eating Spaces(10,000 sf), Learning Spaces (10,000 sf) and Brewing Spaces(30,000 sf). Each of these volumes are further divided to accommodate specific spaces related to these program categories with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
PRIMARY IDEAS:
The building should show the beer-making process
All activities feel connected
Buildings on the corner have to liven up the corner
School should be its own community
Solar Analysis
I placed trees on the west side of the building to filter light. The trees will create shade on the wall which lowers the cooling load and when it’s winter and trees are leafless, they allow more light in.
The Site was located in an urban site in downtown Eugene.
The site for this project is located at the corner of 6th Avenue and Willamette street. Willamette is a historic street and lies between skinner butte and spencer butte which are 2 of the most important hiking trails. On the south of the site is the graduate hotel and next to that is the hut center which is a major entertainment center.
The footprint of the site is roughly 12,000 sf and is constrained from an alleyway on the North (adjacent to the 4-story Oregon Office Building) and a 1-story building on the East that is home to Staver Dance Sports. The buildings across the street range from 2-12 stories in height.
Rendering looking at the second Floor Bar .
Structural Axon and section
For this studio, I had limited knowledge of structures since the class was intended to be taken in the 3rd year. With that in mind, the instructor asked us to dabble in making a structural bay with limited knowledge. This is the structural bay of my building and the logistics of how the screen and building are connected. It shows how the high ceiling is supported and how the curtain wall, glass ceiling, and floors are constructed.
The structural axon shows the structural bay exploded into its individual parts to show the connections and material in more detail.
Ventilation
After a lot of research on the brewing process, I realized since the brewing process produces a lot of heat there should be a vent behind the building to let the hot air out and help with the veneration of the building.
I created 2 airflow circulations, one through the atrium and one on the side of the brewing space. The vent on the side of the brewing space also allows for daylight to come into the back Hallway on the 3rd and 4th floor.
The main circulation is placed in the atrium and all of the different programs have a visual connection to the atrium. This means the education brewing and bar are connected with the circulation and the atrium
The most lively programs are placed on the street edge and the Public spaces have a view of the brew space to provide both an educational gallery view space and an interesting for the public who visit the restaurant/bar to watch while waiting.