For the neighborhood justice center, my main concept of the design is to create a less stressful environment that the justice center can create. This is why the programs are organized from public programs on the ground floor to the hearing rooms on the top floors because there is more sunlight, natural ventilation, and open spaces for the more stressful programs.
The material used for the façade is Corten weathering steel for its interesting capacity to change throughout the years depending on the climate.
The design strategy is to have a biophilic design because it helps with stress and creates a more peaceful environment. Therefore, there is a water feature at the entrance, in the courtyard which also helps to reduce the noise. Adding a lot of plants and greenery to bring more nature into the building. Incorporating “breathing space” like courtyards, balconies, and outside circulation. There is also a roof garden on the southwest side of the building to allow sunlight and natural ventilation everywhere in the building. Finally, bringing more natural elements like material and colors.
Instructor: Daniel Spilman
Software: Rhinoceros, Grasshopper Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
View of the Courtyard and Entrance
View of the balcony on 3rd Floor
View of the Creative / Gaming Room
View of the Courtroom
Drawings
Wall Section
Section A
Section B
1st Floor Plan
2nd Floor Plan
3rd Floor Plan
4th Floor Plan
West Elevation
North Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
Research
Site Plan
Program Diagram
Program Diagram: Section
Wind Diagram
Panel System
Details
Material Research
Component Relationship
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
Massing Model
Structure System
Circulation System
Egress System
Plumbing System
Fire Sprinklers System
Embodied Energy
Lighting System
