2010-2011 HS Design Competition: Program The Challenge: Re-thinking Affordable Housing Project Description: This year s competition focuses on the re-thinking of affordable housing in the Las Vegas Valley. Habitat for Humanity is just one of many non-profit organizations that seek to build better communities by revitalizing and stabilizing neighborhoods in the community that cannot support private development. The challenge for this year s competition is to design a Masterplan that revitalizes the neighborhood by creating a sense of community without the stigma associated with affordable housing. The design solution should respond to the surrounding context but also address the needs of the families and hundreds of children that will reside in the neighborhood. This year's program also includes a list of architects & architectural projects that should serve as inspiration. Each student is responsible for selecting an architect or firm and researching those projects. The student should then apply any design theories/concepts into their own residential design in a way that is appropriate to the residents and Las Vegas. Students are encouraged to borrow their selected architect or design firm s aesthetic style, drawing techniques, floor and spatial arrangements and interpret them into their own designs. Resident Information: Families volunteer their labor to build homes and then purchase home using a no-interest mortgage program Diversity in residents- 32% of residents are between the ages of 0-12; 12% are between the ages of 13-19; 20% are between the ages of 20-34; 16% are between the ages of 35-44; 12% are between the ages of 45-59; 8% are 60 and older Diversity in residents- residents occupying homes come from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds Families occupying a 2-bedroom home have an average of two children, 3-bedroom home an average of four children, and a 4-bedroom home an average of five children Design Guidelines: Create a sense of community for the residents that encourages daily interactions amongst neighbors Create safe pedestrian and vehicular paths for residents Design public, semi-private, and/or private areas that provide opportunities for residents to gather and interact Create house elevations that seek to provide visual variety through unique architectural features. Street facing garages will not be allowed. Entry into the residence shall be designed to create a connection from the front door to the sidewalk Create public safety through design of home orientation, streets, and sidewalks. Gated communities are not permitted for this competition
Site: Southwest Corner of Robindale Road & Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada Size: 4.7 acres Schools: Canarelli Middle School Masterplan Requirements: Subdivide the property into the following areas: Provide open space(s) as determined by the class. The open space(s) can include, but are not limited to: parks, play areas, a community center, a club house, meditation areas etc. Find a way to integrate the open space (through design, paths, landscape, canopies, etc.) with the surrounding neighborhood Provide (an) entrance(s) into the community. Entrance(s) can be located off Torrey Pines Drive or Robindale Boulevard Provide and label vehicular paths designed to slow traffic and allow for safe pedestrian circulation Provide safe walking paths and bicycle paths for residents to walk, ride, or exercise throughout the community Provide a clear division of the individual lots within the site. There are no limitations to individual lot size or shape. (i.e. horizontal, diagonal, angle) Create a Residential Urban Dense Neighborhood with a minimum of 10 units per acre. Open space dedicated to parks, play areas, meditation areas, etc. do not need to be included in the density count. The individual lot configurations of the site must be decided as a class. Individual lots should then be chosen by the students for their individual projects. Design the individual residential lots with thought to proper solar orientation. Maximize the amount of north-south facing lots throughout the site. Create landscape areas throughout the community using native plants and/or water-efficient landscaping Building footprints for other programs (club house, etc.) can be shown or proposed on the master plan site and an individual student may choose to develop it as their project in lieu of a residential unit
Residential Criteria: The size and division of individual property lots shall be determined by each class. Ensure all of the program requirements have been satisfied prior to submission. 2-4 bedrooms, minimum 150 sq. ft. each (minimum of one window per bedroom) Family room / Den Dining room Study or home office Kitchen Laundry room 1-2 bathrooms Additional rooms as student deems appropriate One to three stories (max) Interior space must be between 1,000-2,500 sq. ft. (max)
Due Dates: 2011 March 25 Submit Participation Form (faxed or delivered) 2011 March 25 Submit Projects to Pugsley.Simpson.Coulter. Architects 2480 E. Tompkins Ave. Suite 222 Las Vegas, NV 89121 p.702.435.1150 2011 April 2 Judging 2011 April 13 Awards Ceremony 5th Street School 401 S. Fourth Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 Submittal Requirements: Class Submittal: The Master Plan shall show the layout of the entire site. Locate the major elements listed in the Master Plan Requirements section of the program. This plan should be designed as a class. The best designed master plan will be awarded the Dale S. Scheideman Award (prize is given to the school). Master Plan submittals are to consist of drawings, 18 x 24 or 24 x 36, blue or black line prints, or original plots. Provide only the following information on the title block located on the lower right hand corner of the sheet: Name of High School AIA High School Design Contest 2010-2011 Individual Student Submittal: An individual student is to select a lot on the master plan and design a residential unit or a student may opt to develop a retail shop, club-house etc. as designated by the class on the master plan in lieu of a residential design. The cover sheet of the submittal must show either the master plan locating the house on the selected lot with the roof clearly visible, or a rendering of the home. Individual student submittals will be judged for: Best of School Award, Merit Award, and Honor Award. The following drawings are required: Site Plan/Master Plan (the roof of your particular design should be visible)- first page on the drawings or the second page if the rendering is on the first Floor Plans- provide a floor plan for each level if the residence exceeds one story Building Elevations- north, south, east, and west Interior Elevation(s)- one minimum Building Section(s)- one minimum Perspective Drawing- one minimum (Revit, AutoCAD, hand-drawn, etc. are all acceptable). Perspective drawing can be of an exterior view or interior view. Design Statement- write one short paragraph describing what you are trying to achieve in your design and how your concept ties in to the selected architect/firm design ideas (maximum of 150 words).
Optional- student may also include additional drawings that help describe/explain their design project. These may include sketches, details, landscape plans, framing plans, schedules, electrical plans, renderings/perspectives, etc. USE SPELL CHECK AND HAVE A MENTOR, PARENT, and/or TEACHER READ YOUR DESIGN STATEMENT!! Individual student submittals are to consist of drawings, 18 x 24 or 24 x 36, blue or black line prints, or original plots. All work presented and submitted must be completed by the individual student. Projects may be worked on in class, at home or as determined by the teacher. Bind the sheets along the left edge, either by stapling or coil binding. Do not tape, fold together or paper clip the sheets. Provide only the following information on the title block located on the lower right hand corner of all sheets: Student initials (do not include names) Student ID number Name of High School AIA High School Design Contest 2010-2011 Judging Criteria: Awards will be made based on the merits of your design, the validity of the programming solution, and completeness of drawings. The design statement should inform the judges about your design intent so that they may judge how well you have met your design goals. Use your mentors. Have them show you the many great examples that are out there to spur imagination. Let them help you develop your designs and drawings throughout the year. Be openminded to their suggestions and be willing to experiment. Develop the plans and elevation (and sections if possible) at the same time. This will lead to a better design and easier process. Finally, be creative and have fun!!
Please print legibly or type all information 2010-2011 HS Design Competition: Participation Form Student Name: Student ID Number: School: Instructors Name: I will be attending the awards program on April 13, 2011 Yes No I will be bringing guests to the awards program (include yourself) Design Statement: Additional sheets may be added to the design statement (150 word maximum).
Architectural Resources: The following is a list of architects and designers for inspiration to help you get started on the competition. Remember that this is only a short list of the many great architects that exist. You are encouraged to select an architect based on your interest in their architectural styles and approach/solution to the program. You are also highly encouraged to look at local architects in your community as well. Websites: Arch Daily http://www.archdaily.com/ Best Architecture Blogs http://bldgblog.blogspot.com/ A Daily Dose of Architecture http://www.archidose.blogspot.com/ World Architecture News http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/
David Baker + Partners Architects Blue Star Corner, Emeryville, California
Atelier V Architects Ocean Breeze Apartments, 2009, Santa Monica, California- Affordable Senior Housing
Studio E Architects 1500 Orange Place, Escondido, CA
Philip Johnson The Glass House, 1949, New Connecticut
Glenn Murcutt The Magney House, 1982-1984, Australia
Tadao Ando Azuma House, 1976 Japan
Robert Venturi Venturi House, 1962, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater, 1934, Pennsylvania
Richard Neutra Kaufmann Desert House, 1946, California
Le Corbusier Villa Savoye, 1928-1931, France
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Farnsworth House, 1946-1950, Illinois
Eileen Gray E-1027 House, France
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Sebastopol Residence, 2008, California
Antonio Sergio Koch House in Foz, 2006-2009, Portugal
Rocha Tombal Architecten House Bierings, 2008-2009, The Netherlands
Bates Masi Architects Mako Residence, 2007, New York
Kanner Architects Oakland House, 2007, California