Plastic-printed model of proposal.
Plastic-printed model of proposal.
Perspective Section Cut through primary entrance and subterranean market.
Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Short Elevation and Cross Section
Long Elevation and Longitudinal Section
Solar studies informing roof forms.
Render of subterranean market.
Render of above ground market and primary entrance.
Site Model
Site Model
When: Fall 2009
Coarse: Occupancy Studio
Site: Pittsburgh, PA
Size: 150,000 sq.ft.
Individual
Work
As part of the Occupancy Studio in the fall of 2009 students were to design a ‘Food Center’ utilizing the masonry shell of a vacant supermarket. The program of my proposal included market space, a culinary school, community kitchen/dining spaces, and a restaurant. The roof of the existing shell was replaced in order to channel light and water into the building while allowing for growth of produce above. All water that fell onto the site would be collected and reused for growing food to support the market and culinary school. A subterranean open space allows the market to function at all times of the year. The placement of the entrances and exterior market are essential in bringing people through the building and around the site.
