SITE / CONTEXT MASS / MODULAR DAYLIGHTING / COURTYARD VIEWS /VENTILATION CIRCULATION / PARKING The building is located in the San Fernando Valley. On the West Side of the site is the main access road; the East side is adjacent to the back alley. To the North and South are existing (one and two story) buildings. Vehicular traffic will circulate through the alley, in the 10ft setback on the North and South. We recess the site footprint 2ft below grade to create a more private courtyard in the front setback, while providing mechanical and amenities spaces below grade without adding cost. Using innovative modular construction we will save 5%-15% in construction cost, while having a quicker construction schedule. This allows tenants to move in earlier which generates revenue We will also be providing a service to the environment with reduced construction waste thanks to better quality control. Each Modular Units are 25-0 L x 11-9 W x 10-0 H. By extruding the mass we were able to find the right dimensions that would work for the site, be preferable for shipping, and fit parking comfortably. With the desired size of the modular unit we were then able to carve and subtract certain units to respond to the environment and provide a better environment for all the tenants. By removing the middle two rows all the modules have access to natural daylight while providing a view to the outside. The middle portion then becomes the central courtyard which can be accessed by all units and is visible from all units for child safety. With the taller structure to the north we wanted to direct views South over the smaller 1-story residence. To achieve this we stepped the front (West Facade) and created public gatherings at each floor. In doing this we also allowed all the units to take advantage of the natural ventilation from the prevailing westerlies that are prevalent in San Fernando Valley. All the circulation occurs in the interior court and has private access to the circulation core located at the north end of the courtyard. Elevating all the living spaces and subtracting the two rows of modules on the North and South provides protection and privacy and allows the building to provide protected parking for the tenants. All guests parking will have direct access to the alley on the East side of the building. L M SV I 1
Multi-Single-Family Living spaces are located on the upper floors lifted off the ground floor to provide a safe and private community for the residents. The elevator and circulation core is anchored on the north end of the building between the two masses for easy access and minimal obstruction of views and daylighting. Patio space located on Level 2 and Level 3 gives residents of the upper floors a convient place to gather and socialize. Building amenities like laundry, trash, and mechanical are located on the East side of the building in the Basement Level. This seperates unwanted amenties from public spaces and living spaces while providing easy access to the service alley. The childrens play area is locted in the cener of the courtyard, visible from all units, and fenced in for protection. The Garden at the front entrance ties in with the wood slats and is used as a way finiding device as you approach the building. EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC SITE PLAN I 2
LEVEL 3 ONE BEDROOM (2) TWO BEDROOMS THREE BEDROOM ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS LEVEL 2 ONE BEDROOM (2) TWO BEDROOMS THREE BEDROOM ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS LEVEL 1 I 3
SOUTH ELEVATION ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION - SOUTH BUILDING SECTION EAST - WEST BUILDING SECTION I 4
OPE N OPE N CLO SED OPERABLE WINDOW SCREEN Double top plate 2 x 12 wood joist. Anchor connects one modular unit to the next vertically through connection with bottom anchor. Structural Load Bearing Columns. Bottom anchor acts as a reciever for top anchor for easy placement and interlocked modules. Exterior framing 2 x construction at walls, ceilings, and floors. MODULAR UNIT COURTYARD PERSPECTIVE L M SV I 5
Samantha Lopez 5137 South Levergne Chicago, IL. 60638 Matthew Zelensek 2 Knollwood Dr. Montgomery, IL. 60538 personal: samanthalopez713@gmail.com work: slopez@wightco.com personal: mzelens2@gmail.com work: mzelensek@wightco.com cell: 312.3997155 work: 630.969.7000 cell: 630.9737685 work: 630.969.7000 I 6