HAYLEY STEWART

design portfolio
table of contents

Identity
Resume
Subway to the Sea
Silverlake Housing
Topanga Canyon House
Ergomorph Chair
Cahuenga Elementary School
Copenhagen Kayak Club
Sundbyhavn Harbor Housing
Copenhagen Graphic Design Office
Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering Bridge
ReAnimate LA: Bringing an Environmental and Social
Consciousness to Los Angeles
 identity

ECO_ROOTS: ARCHITECTURE ROOTED IN EC OLOGY

Architecture is an industry based on the needs of its users, a service to society. It is the conception of a building that brings purpose and meaning to the ritual
of mankind. By that acknowledgement, the conscious realm of architecture must ensure that its field responds proactively to the constant interaction of the
evolving modern environment. At this time it is viable to assume the role of architect as a persuasive entity in the resourceful elucidation of the world’s
quandaries. I believe it is the architect who must take the profession not only for himself in self-expression but also as a methodological investigation of form
through the determination of social and technical processes. Becoming an architect has not only been a determinant lifelong quest but has given meaning to
an ecological social investigation of life itself. I believe that in furthering my education I can only devote more to these modern social investigations for the
prospect of future advancement for the profession.

Throughout my career as a college student I strived to excel at the resolute nature of my curriculum exploring architecture and design through social and
cultural processes as they influence the built environment. As a recent graduate, I was recently selected for the Lifecycle Building Challenge’s “Best Green Job
Creation Outstanding Achievement Award” for ReAnimate LA, a project about bringing an environmental and social consciousness to Los Angeles. During my
undergraduate studies, I won first place in two charrette competitions during my year-long study in Denmark, an experience that has greatly enhanced my
understanding of culture and architecture. I was also selected for the college’s quarterly exhibit 3 years running with projects in housing, transportation, and
bridge design.

In the future, I hope to research the social and cultural processes of architecture and the urban space as a place of constant interaction within the American
society. It seems that in studying the process by which cultural patterns shape the urban landscape one could establish links between buildings and cities and
between people and the global context. I plan to continue to implement the knowledge I acquire at my current job into physical architectural practice balanced
between digital fabrication, social ecology, and environmental design. I hope to make a difference in the lives of others in society and one day help elate the shift
in attitude of the American public from our profession towards a more socially sustainable and environmentally aware society.
 resume

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona HMC Architects, Ontario CA
Bachelor of Architecture degree July 2009-Current
College of Environmental Design Designer
Attended 2004-2009 Techentin Buckingham Architecture, Los Angeles CA
Denmark International Study Program, Copenhagen June 2008 – September 2008
Architecture Program Junior Designer Intern
Attended 2007-2008 Henry Woo Architects, Inc., Diamond Bar CA
Walnut High School December 2006 – August 2007
Attended 2000-2004 Junior Designer
Dean’s List, Honor Roll, AP Cultural Geography, AP English, Volleyball Pro Builder Construction, San Dimas CA
AWARDS & HONORS November 2005 – December 2006
Lifecycle Building Challenge - Outstanding Achievement Award Drafter/Junior Designer/Secretary
Best Green Job Creation (2009)
Chair Affair Design Competition (2009) ACTIVITIES

Completion of 1 year Denmark International Study Program (2008) AIA Member (2009)

Soriano Traveling Scholarship Recipient (2007) Tau Sigma Delta Architecture Society Member (2009)

Award for “Outstanding Student in 3rd year” (2007) AIAS Member (2004-2009)

Interim Design Exhibit Participant – Cal Poly Pomona (2006-2009)

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1 2

AMPHITHEATER

Cal Poly Pomona Fall 2008 GALLERY

subway to the sea

BELOW

The intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Roberston Blvd in Beverly Hills is a bustling connection to west
Los Angeles. Robertson Blvd heads North from the 10 freeway with many unique shops and
site plan restaurants. Wilshire Blvd is the busier of the two streets with larger offices, stores, billboards, and
the Metro Rapid line bus. During the day, many business people and leisure go-ers cross between the GALLERY
Wilshire/Roberston connection. An exhibition area would benefit the community with a park like ENTRY
setting to provide open space and recreation for the members of a heavily crowded area. The
preliminary station design is derived using a system of influencial grids: one aligning with Roberston
skin system development
and one with the subway station below Wilshire. The hybrid space between programmatic elements
for station identification
was arranged according to their appropriate relationships as a systematic method for establishing
their position on the site. Next, the programmatic elements were guided along the two influential grids
according to the three themes: View, Move, Engage. The result is a structure which grows from itself WAITING
to allow for enclosure in some areas and a more open plan in others. The building flows down AREA

PRIMARY GRID
underground to the subway level and wraps itself around the station, flowing as a series of influential
movements guiding the users through the site. MEZZANINE
BELOW
D
LV
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OUTDOOR ENGAGE
N
O

INTERSECTION GALLERY
TS

POINTS MEET
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PEOPLE
E R
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LL O
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PARK
A O
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G IND
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LISTEN
ART -1 subway plan
EAT

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LIGHTS

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ST IKE
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SHIFTING
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AMPHI-
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POINTS FOOD KIOSK

THEATER +0 ground plan
HI

HYBRID
VIEW
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SPACE
BIKE
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2 3 4
VD

1 MOVE
BUS
SECONDARY
GRID
METRO
programmatic development
 subway platform ascending exhibition allery exhibition exit

1 2

AMPHITHEATER

Cal Poly Pomona Fall 2008 GALLERY

subway to the sea

BELOW

The intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Roberston Blvd in Beverly Hills is a bustling connection to west
Los Angeles. Robertson Blvd heads North from the 10 freeway with many unique shops and
site plan restaurants. Wilshire Blvd is the busier of the two streets with larger offices, stores, billboards, and
the Metro Rapid line bus. During the day, many business people and leisure go-ers cross between the GALLERY
Wilshire/Roberston connection. An exhibition area would benefit the community with a park like ENTRY
setting to provide open space and recreation for the members of a heavily crowded area. The
preliminary station design is derived using a system of influencial grids: one aligning with Roberston
skin system development
and one with the subway station below Wilshire. The hybrid space between programmatic elements
for station identification
was arranged according to their appropriate relationships as a systematic method for establishing
their position on the site. Next, the programmatic elements were guided along the two influential grids
according to the three themes: View, Move, Engage. The result is a structure which grows from itself WAITING
to allow for enclosure in some areas and a more open plan in others. The building flows down AREA

PRIMARY GRID
underground to the subway level and wraps itself around the station, flowing as a series of influential
movements guiding the users through the site. MEZZANINE
BELOW
D
LV
B

OUTDOOR ENGAGE
N
O

INTERSECTION GALLERY
TS

POINTS MEET
R

PEOPLE
E R
E

Y
LL O
B

PARK
A O
O

G IND
R

LISTEN
ART -1 subway plan
EAT

E
LIGHTS

G
RA
ST IKE
WI

O
SHIFTING
B
AMPHI-
LS

POINTS FOOD KIOSK

THEATER +0 ground plan
HI

HYBRID
VIEW
RE

SPACE
BIKE
BL

2 3 4
VD

1 MOVE
BUS
SECONDARY
GRID
METRO
programmatic development
 work area
living living
area area
work area
live/work unit

live/work unit +0 ground floor

bedroom bedroom

site plan bedroom bedroom

open to below open to below

patio patio

+1 second floor
personalization
system Cal Poly Pomona Winter 2007

silverlake housing patio

bedroom bedroom
The design of a large housing complex with live/work units is to be proposed on Silverlake Blvd. The site
was designed as a gradual topographical change stepping up towards the hillside behind creating diversity living room private unit
and views for each unit which begins to flow up from Silverlake Blvd. into private courtyards with views to living room
both the street and the gardens below. A community center is also centrally located on the site to allow for bedroom bedroom
patio
congregation and seperation between "communities" or groupings of units. The exterior is treated with
horizontal louvers for privacy and solar control with corrugated metal panels indentifying each of the units +2 third floor
with seperate colors for personalization and identification for visiting users. private unit
enlarged site plan

1 private unit 2 private unit

private unit

privacy_shading system

3 live/work unit 4 live/work unit

live/work
unit
 work area
living living
area area
work area
live/work unit

live/work unit +0 ground floor

bedroom bedroom

site plan bedroom bedroom

open to below open to below

patio patio

+1 second floor
personalization
system Cal Poly Pomona Winter 2007

silverlake housing patio

bedroom bedroom
The design of a large housing complex with live/work units is to be proposed on Silverlake Blvd. The site
was designed as a gradual topographical change stepping up towards the hillside behind creating diversity living room private unit
and views for each unit which begins to flow up from Silverlake Blvd. into private courtyards with views to living room
both the street and the gardens below. A community center is also centrally located on the site to allow for bedroom bedroom
patio
congregation and seperation between "communities" or groupings of units. The exterior is treated with
horizontal louvers for privacy and solar control with corrugated metal panels indentifying each of the units +2 third floor
with seperate colors for personalization and identification for visiting users. private unit
enlarged site plan

1 private unit 2 private unit

private unit

privacy_shading system

3 live/work unit 4 live/work unit

live/work
unit
 entry balcony

kitchen
site plan toilet
room living area

Cal Poly Pomona Fall 2006

topanga canyon residence floor plan

The propsed site is located within a larger area owned by a Japanese woman who writes
movies in Hollywood. She is to use the small site located in a ravine between two
hillsides as a private weekend home. The rest of the site is to be given for nature
research and preservation. The program was very simple and the school required each
student build their own design in a 1'=1" scale model. Real materials were to be used in
the models. The concept was derived to create a "nest" in the center of the canyon with
a 360 degree view of the vegetation and wildlife. The steel structure wraps around two
thin plans creating the ceiling and floor. The kitchen follows similar language with planar
study model elements and wood flooring.

elevation

transverse
section
details
 entry balcony

kitchen
site plan toilet
room living area

Cal Poly Pomona Fall 2006

topanga canyon residence floor plan

The propsed site is located within a larger area owned by a Japanese woman who writes
movies in Hollywood. She is to use the small site located in a ravine between two
hillsides as a private weekend home. The rest of the site is to be given for nature
research and preservation. The program was very simple and the school required each
student build their own design in a 1'=1" scale model. Real materials were to be used in
the models. The concept was derived to create a "nest" in the center of the canyon with
a 360 degree view of the vegetation and wildlife. The steel structure wraps around two
thin plans creating the ceiling and floor. The kitchen follows similar language with planar
study model elements and wood flooring.

elevation

transverse
section
details
 Team Member: Hunter Ruthrauff, Cal Poly Pomona

AIAS/ICPF Chair Affair Competition Winter 2009

ergomorph 20”

Ergomorph is the ultimate design in corrugated comfort and style! It embraces the human body as a
system of anthropometric proportions relative to a center of gravity. The chair emphasizes function and
comfort while allowing for multiple uses for greater flexibility. A person can sit, lay, share a seat, or
rock back and forth in the chair. The chair can then be stored upright if space is limited.
56”
The strength of Ergomorph is in its engineering. In this case form followed function as our concept was
based on the basic idea of comfort. What better way to address this than by molding it to your body. In
this way the chair gains an element of strength and stability following an added benefit of pleasing as
the tics. The chair appears light and uniform with subtle exciting changes in the profile of the curvature.
Corrugation is the strength of cardboard so it seemed natural to expose it at the edge of each frame
as a tectonic expression.

A simplicity in assembly was also a design concept for the Ergomorph. The chair is made using only
recycled corrugated paper obtained from local stores. It was constructed with relatively common tools
such as a band saw and a rounded drill bit. Four recycled corrugated frames are glued together to form
a single morphed frame. After each of the 15 frames are made, glue laminated cardboard pipes are
guided through each frame and glued at the connections. The frames morph from a seated position up
to a laying position. Ergomorph balances a person�s weight using their center of gravity and allows
for the user to adjust their angle of reference which allows for rocking and flexible movement.
 Team Member: Hunter Ruthrauff, Cal Poly Pomona

AIAS/ICPF Chair Affair Competition Winter 2009

ergomorph 20”

Ergomorph is the ultimate design in corrugated comfort and style! It embraces the human body as a
system of anthropometric proportions relative to a center of gravity. The chair emphasizes function and
comfort while allowing for multiple uses for greater flexibility. A person can sit, lay, share a seat, or
rock back and forth in the chair. The chair can then be stored upright if space is limited.
56”
The strength of Ergomorph is in its engineering. In this case form followed function as our concept was
based on the basic idea of comfort. What better way to address this than by molding it to your body. In
this way the chair gains an element of strength and stability following an added benefit of pleasing as
the tics. The chair appears light and uniform with subtle exciting changes in the profile of the curvature.
Corrugation is the strength of cardboard so it seemed natural to expose it at the edge of each frame
as a tectonic expression.

A simplicity in assembly was also a design concept for the Ergomorph. The chair is made using only
recycled corrugated paper obtained from local stores. It was constructed with relatively common tools
such as a band saw and a rounded drill bit. Four recycled corrugated frames are glued together to form
a single morphed frame. After each of the 15 frames are made, glue laminated cardboard pipes are
guided through each frame and glued at the connections. The frames morph from a seated position up
to a laying position. Ergomorph balances a person�s weight using their center of gravity and allows
for the user to adjust their angle of reference which allows for rocking and flexible movement.
 site plan +1 second floor +2 third floor

Cal Poly Pomona Spring 2007

cahuenga elementary school ventilation

tower
Located in the city of Los Angeles Cahuenga green roof
sum thermal insulation
Elementary School will help relieve overcrowding me
r
and act as a high performance school for 800
students on a traditional calendar and 1,125 winter +0 ground plan
students on a year-round calendar. Efficient light shelf
design was emphasized based on energy
calculations and maximum playground sizes on
the site. Each classroom begins to hold its own
operable natural
identity with moving white boards that can be
ventilation
opaque for sun protection or move according to
the needs of each classroom, creating an ever operable sliding
changing facade system. white boards typical classroom layout

garden
greenscreen
shading system garden

gymnasium

classroom
playground
water site
collection section
tank
 site plan +1 second floor +2 third floor

Cal Poly Pomona Spring 2007

cahuenga elementary school ventilation

tower
Located in the city of Los Angeles Cahuenga green roof
sum thermal insulation
Elementary School will help relieve overcrowding me
r
and act as a high performance school for 800
students on a traditional calendar and 1,125 winter +0 ground plan
students on a year-round calendar. Efficient light shelf
design was emphasized based on energy
calculations and maximum playground sizes on
the site. Each classroom begins to hold its own
operable natural
identity with moving white boards that can be
ventilation
opaque for sun protection or move according to
the needs of each classroom, creating an ever operable sliding
changing facade system. white boards typical classroom layout

garden
greenscreen
shading system garden

gymnasium

classroom
playground
water site
collection section
tank
 LOCKER
ROOM

RECEPTION
LOCKER
ROOM

COURTYARD
-1 basement
CH KAYAK
RI
ST STORAGE
IA
NS
HA
VN
CA KAYAK
LOUNGE FITNESS
NA AREA
ENTRY
L

Denmark International Study Program Spring 2008

KAYAK

site plan copenhagen kayak club ENTRY

CAFE
The reinvention of a harbor's functions is a challenge currently faced by
designers. Former industrial and commercially active ports are being
transformed into recreational waterfronts. In Copenhagen, a rapid
transformation of the harborscape is underway. Here at Wilder's Plads,
located on the canals of Christianshavn, there is a need for small-scale
interventions to ensure that there are activities to draw in the population
to the waterfront. In Denmark the sport of kayaking is often practiced and +0 ground plan The Kayak Ball is a container designed for the
enjoyed under the auspices of a kayak club, serving as a storage facility passenger of the kayak. It is formed of a sphere
and a social gathering place. split in half that screws together for storage and
security of personal belongings. The rider first
It is on that note that the site can be conceived as in need of a mixed use arrives at the dock with a need to store small
public realm, where the club and the public can equally enjoy the site year items such as keys, cell phone, water, etc. He then
round. The design of the kayak club is derived from this need by has the option to store his belongings and take
manipulating the ground plane at key points to allow for a park like setting them with him on the kayak or simply leave them
where the user is guided by the elevations and slopes of the form of the on the dock in a special cyclindrical locker. He
building. can also carry the kayak ball as a backpack for
convenience. This solution solves the need to keep
study model things dry during the journey.

RECEPTION

LOUNGE PATIO

south
LOCKERS elevation
west
elevation
section
 LOCKER
ROOM

RECEPTION
LOCKER
ROOM

COURTYARD
-1 basement
CH KAYAK
RI
ST STORAGE
IA
NS
HA
VN
CA KAYAK
LOUNGE FITNESS
NA AREA
ENTRY
L

Denmark International Study Program Spring 2008

KAYAK

site plan copenhagen kayak club ENTRY

CAFE
The reinvention of a harbor's functions is a challenge currently faced by
designers. Former industrial and commercially active ports are being
transformed into recreational waterfronts. In Copenhagen, a rapid
transformation of the harborscape is underway. Here at Wilder's Plads,
located on the canals of Christianshavn, there is a need for small-scale
interventions to ensure that there are activities to draw in the population
to the waterfront. In Denmark the sport of kayaking is often practiced and +0 ground plan The Kayak Ball is a container designed for the
enjoyed under the auspices of a kayak club, serving as a storage facility passenger of the kayak. It is formed of a sphere
and a social gathering place. split in half that screws together for storage and
security of personal belongings. The rider first
It is on that note that the site can be conceived as in need of a mixed use arrives at the dock with a need to store small
public realm, where the club and the public can equally enjoy the site year items such as keys, cell phone, water, etc. He then
round. The design of the kayak club is derived from this need by has the option to store his belongings and take
manipulating the ground plane at key points to allow for a park like setting them with him on the kayak or simply leave them
where the user is guided by the elevations and slopes of the form of the on the dock in a special cyclindrical locker. He
building. can also carry the kayak ball as a backpack for
convenience. This solution solves the need to keep
study model things dry during the journey.

RECEPTION

LOUNGE PATIO

south
LOCKERS elevation
west
elevation
section
 porch play room

bedroom bedroom master

bedroom
kitchen

outdoor
concept patio

living room
reading room
Denmark International Study Program Fall 2007

sundbyhavn harbor housing patio

Sundbyhavn is a unique site located in the suburbs outside
Copenhagen with a large influence from the adjacent harbor. Views to
Sweden and a new park face the southeast while industrial parks can
be seen to the north. Therefore there is a constant interaction of two
systems on the site: boating and living. The influence of the boating
activities is therefore reflected into the units with a wrapping organic
wooden frame which supports unique views and moments within the
plan. Concrete is used as a more massive, heavy form which also
wraps itself throughout the unit. It is the moments where the two
systems unite and weave across one another that allow the user to
understand they are part of a larger system within the site. patio
master
bedroom

play room

study models

kitchen patio
 porch play room

bedroom bedroom master

bedroom
kitchen

outdoor
concept patio

living room
reading room
Denmark International Study Program Fall 2007

sundbyhavn harbor housing patio

Sundbyhavn is a unique site located in the suburbs outside
Copenhagen with a large influence from the adjacent harbor. Views to
Sweden and a new park face the southeast while industrial parks can
be seen to the north. Therefore there is a constant interaction of two
systems on the site: boating and living. The influence of the boating
activities is therefore reflected into the units with a wrapping organic
wooden frame which supports unique views and moments within the
plan. Concrete is used as a more massive, heavy form which also
wraps itself throughout the unit. It is the moments where the two
systems unite and weave across one another that allow the user to
understand they are part of a larger system within the site. patio
master
bedroom

play room

study models

kitchen patio
 1

2 kitchen
lounge
3
ENUE gallery
DE AV
R OGA 4 work area
ERB
OST

6
site plan process
7

graphic
louver system
reception
outdoor
glazing gallery
exhibtion
meeting room
Denmark International Study Program Spring 2008 work area

graphic design color office

circulation
bridging core
circulation +1 second floor +2 third floor +4 fourth floor

Osterbrograde Avenue and Copenhagen's northern lake, Sortedams

So, surround a site existing between two existing 17th century +0 ground plan
concept
buildings in a narrow space. The facade faces south and is adjacent
bridging axonometric to one of the busiest avenues in Copenhagen. A graphic design office
circulation diagram has been proposed on this site as a graphic beacon for the east side
of the city. A need for a sound barrier as well as sun protection is outdoor work area
essential. The concept for the office derived as a series of graphic exhibtion
representational methods which encompassed the plans and facade.
The facade is relates to the floor heights of the adjacent buildings in
offering a double skin louver system which appears to bridge the gap work area work area
between the older buildings. Advertisements and office work are to be
shown across the facade as to become a graphic link to the city which

vertical circulation
can be seen across the lakes. The interior spaces also mimick this
principal as they are derived as linear extension of the facade; a kitchen
bridging between old and new, orientated to the view of the meeting room
lounge
recreational lake and thier orientation to the sun. Colors are used
throughout ascending process as a guide to the flow of circulation. Red
being the link between the city, as if inviting others to approach the
street-side gallery and orange as a vertical marker for various
programmtic circulation routes within the building. The building reception
gallery
proposed is to be a canvas for Copenhagen's east suburb and an gallery
representational
elevation interactive attraction for those who come to see it. section
 1

2 kitchen
lounge
3
ENUE gallery
DE AV
R OGA 4 work area
ERB
OST

6
site plan process
7

graphic
louver system
reception
outdoor
glazing gallery
exhibtion
meeting room
Denmark International Study Program Spring 2008 work area

graphic design color office

circulation
bridging core
circulation +1 second floor +2 third floor +4 fourth floor

Osterbrograde Avenue and Copenhagen's northern lake, Sortedams

So, surround a site existing between two existing 17th century +0 ground plan
concept
buildings in a narrow space. The facade faces south and is adjacent
bridging axonometric to one of the busiest avenues in Copenhagen. A graphic design office
circulation diagram has been proposed on this site as a graphic beacon for the east side
of the city. A need for a sound barrier as well as sun protection is outdoor work area
essential. The concept for the office derived as a series of graphic exhibtion
representational methods which encompassed the plans and facade.
The facade is relates to the floor heights of the adjacent buildings in
offering a double skin louver system which appears to bridge the gap work area work area
between the older buildings. Advertisements and office work are to be
shown across the facade as to become a graphic link to the city which

vertical circulation
can be seen across the lakes. The interior spaces also mimick this
principal as they are derived as linear extension of the facade; a kitchen
bridging between old and new, orientated to the view of the meeting room
lounge
recreational lake and thier orientation to the sun. Colors are used
throughout ascending process as a guide to the flow of circulation. Red
being the link between the city, as if inviting others to approach the
street-side gallery and orange as a vertical marker for various
programmtic circulation routes within the building. The building reception
gallery
proposed is to be a canvas for Copenhagen's east suburb and an gallery
representational
elevation interactive attraction for those who come to see it. section
 Cal Poly Pomona Winter 2009

college of engineering bridge

The College of Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona is
currently seeking funding for the establishment of a
new pedestrian bridge on campus between its two
buildings. Shown to the left the design called for a
collaboration between both engineering and
architecture students to create a bridge that would be
both attractive, unique, and functional while also being
eventually used as a full scale learning tools for Center Line of Gluelam
students of the college. Rounded Continuous
12 x 16 Gluelam Column Wood Top Railing

Architectural designs for the bridge were constrained to Countersunk Supporting

Steel Member
wood due to a lumber donation to the college posing a Lateral Flitch Plate
Solar Panel + Weather Resistance Cap great challenge. Five designs were chosen including my
- 1/2” thick black oxidized steel flitch + cap connecting
steel lateral tube design shown here and two engineering students were
Lateral Load System Moment Resisting Pin Continuous 1/2” Carbon
- 3” diameter black oxidized steel tube
assigned to a team of three architecture students. The Fiber Rod with Steel
Foundation Connection Cables @ 6” O.C.
Vertical Load Carrying System
remainder of the quarter was spent detailing and
- 12x16 cedar gluelam column calculating the bridge so that if its design were chosen Lag Bolt
Load Carrying Fascia once funding arises it would be ready to be built. The
- 6x18 cedar gluelam beam result is a simplistic design showing the true nature of 6” x 18” Facia Board
Horizontal Handrail Support 1” Diameter Threaded Rod
- 4x6 cedar member stained dark wood and steel connections. Steel Plate with
1/4” Spacers
Lateral Decking System
- 4x12 cedar gluelams stained dark 5/8” Diameter Rebar
secondary lateral support handrail detail
Handrail Cables
- 1/4” diameter steel cables Concrete Caisson
Vertical Handrail Support
- 1/4” diameter steel cables

foundation detail

Primary Horizonatal Support System vertical + horizontal support

- 12x16 cedar gluelam members
Flitch Foundation Connections
- 1” thick steel plates
Primary Foundation System
- Poured in place concrete foundations

lateral support

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS south

elevation
 Cal Poly Pomona Winter 2009

college of engineering bridge

The College of Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona is
currently seeking funding for the establishment of a
new pedestrian bridge on campus between its two
buildings. Shown to the left the design called for a
collaboration between both engineering and
architecture students to create a bridge that would be
both attractive, unique, and functional while also being
eventually used as a full scale learning tools for Center Line of Gluelam
students of the college. Rounded Continuous
12 x 16 Gluelam Column Wood Top Railing

Architectural designs for the bridge were constrained to Countersunk Supporting

Steel Member
wood due to a lumber donation to the college posing a Lateral Flitch Plate
Solar Panel + Weather Resistance Cap great challenge. Five designs were chosen including my
- 1/2” thick black oxidized steel flitch + cap connecting
steel lateral tube design shown here and two engineering students were
Lateral Load System Moment Resisting Pin Continuous 1/2” Carbon
- 3” diameter black oxidized steel tube
assigned to a team of three architecture students. The Fiber Rod with Steel
Foundation Connection Cables @ 6” O.C.
Vertical Load Carrying System
remainder of the quarter was spent detailing and
- 12x16 cedar gluelam column calculating the bridge so that if its design were chosen Lag Bolt
Load Carrying Fascia once funding arises it would be ready to be built. The
- 6x18 cedar gluelam beam result is a simplistic design showing the true nature of 6” x 18” Facia Board
Horizontal Handrail Support 1” Diameter Threaded Rod
- 4x6 cedar member stained dark wood and steel connections. Steel Plate with
1/4” Spacers
Lateral Decking System
- 4x12 cedar gluelams stained dark 5/8” Diameter Rebar
secondary lateral support handrail detail
Handrail Cables
- 1/4” diameter steel cables Concrete Caisson
Vertical Handrail Support
- 1/4” diameter steel cables

foundation detail

Primary Horizonatal Support System vertical + horizontal support

- 12x16 cedar gluelam members
Flitch Foundation Connections
- 1” thick steel plates
Primary Foundation System
- Poured in place concrete foundations

lateral support

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS south

elevation
BRINGING AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY

Histo
SOCIAL RECOVERY
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space, park offices, public SITE DRAINAGE
the site naturally slopes to the south
restrooms, and pedestrian often creating drainage problems in the
winter by establishing a seasonal pond
walkways connecting the INTERPRETATION + EDUCATION bird life will be replenished and alllow for
water reuse for the center
surrounding urban LIFECYCLE BUILDING
environment to the newly by bringing awareness of the positive
aspects of planning for the lifecycle of a
recovered state historic building ReAnimate will actively engage
with the park and the surrounding city
park. ReAnimate LA spans SUSTAINABLE LIVING
across
Chinatownexisting social and
ecological restoration and sustainable
living methods in collaboration with
ecological
Station
boundaries interpretive exhibits will engage park
users in the process of urban recovery
opening up the city to a
multi-use system that will
ultimately serve as an open
venue for decades to come.
study models los angeles state historic park
center for ecological & urban recovery

ReAnimate LA
BRINGING AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY

Histo
SOCIAL RECOVERY
CONSCIOUSNESS TO LOS ANGELES... re-establish pedestrian access to the

ric
solano canyon neighborhood and
neighboring historical china town district

Neigh
The goal of ReAnimate LA is to introduce visitors of the Los creating a green hub for the city
Angeles State Historic Park to a multi-layered urban network URBAN RENEWAL
re-establish natural vegetation as a

Los An

borho
that makes associations to what is found in ecological and r
riparian zone for elysian hills and the los
Rive
social context of Los Angeles. The building will be a role model angeles river by allowing the building to les
reanimate use of the site
Ange

od
geles R
in exploring lifecycle building techniques that Y Los
A
reinforce the themes of sustainable ERL
design and material reuse. OV

iver
ITE
LS
CA
The focus of ReAnimate LA ORI
IST
is to reduce the overall ITH
H
RENEWAL + RESTORATION
carbon emissions TW
associated with the BIOREMEDIATION RENEWAL EP
ReAnimate LA project will also regulate NC
construction and and maintain conditions of site CO
conditions; a bioremediation lab assists

ty
maintenance of a public in the urban renewal, turning the site

Ci
from an urban brownfield into a
building by up to 50% while

les
ay flourishing green area for the city
dw T

e
oa U
having a 30% reduction in

ng
hB
r NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION YO
LA

sA
rt native plants such as the box elder and
the need for new building No the arroyo willow are just a few of the key RK

Lo
species lost to urbanization, the center’s PA
materials associated with its old
line laboratory will rejuvenate and distribute
AT
E
design. In order to achieve ro
G healthy native plants to the site
ST
et NT
this goal, the project calls to M
K RR
E

use recycled metal paneling E R CU

AT PA
ST RIC
from the railroad company LA STO
HI
which existed on the site for
over a hundred years while
also using efficient building gS
t. N
systems reducing its overall rin N SIO
Sp TE
WATER RETENTION
carbon footprint. CISTERNS A IL
EX
the goal of the ReAnmate’s laboratory TR
GH
The project consists of will be to regulate and maintain
conditions for various phases of O
LI
R
about 32,500 square feet bioremediation turing the site from an
urban brownfield into a flourishing M
ET
of educational exhibition natural habitat for birds and park visitors
NE
W
space, park offices, public SITE DRAINAGE
the site naturally slopes to the south
restrooms, and pedestrian often creating drainage problems in the
winter by establishing a seasonal pond
walkways connecting the INTERPRETATION + EDUCATION bird life will be replenished and alllow for
water reuse for the center
surrounding urban LIFECYCLE BUILDING
environment to the newly by bringing awareness of the positive
aspects of planning for the lifecycle of a
recovered state historic building ReAnimate will actively engage
with the park and the surrounding city
park. ReAnimate LA spans SUSTAINABLE LIVING
across
Chinatownexisting social and
ecological restoration and sustainable
living methods in collaboration with
ecological
Station
boundaries interpretive exhibits will engage park
users in the process of urban recovery
opening up the city to a
multi-use system that will
ultimately serve as an open
venue for decades to come.
study models los angeles state historic park
center for ecological & urban recovery

ReAnimate LA
 o
Summer Azimuth 79

Height 45’-0”

143 kW Photovoltaic
Ecological Awareness panel integration at
Exhibit roof

Pedestrian Walkway
crossing over Metro Salvaged metal shade
tracks structural system optimizing Winter Azimuth 33 o
material efficiency

Structural Fly-ash
concrete roof system with
reinforced steel

1920
Park Viewing Deck with Low - E Glass
framed view of LA river
1940
at operable windows to
Los Angeles River
Exhibit provide natural cooling and
daylight harvesting
Bioremediation
Laboratory

Stormwater Salvaged metal facade

Public Amphitheater
Open-learning venue
2 years
Construction phase:
a reduction in carbon emissions
and embodied energy will call for
local materials and material reuse
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
PLANNING THE LIFE OF A BUILDING
15 years
Post-construction phase:
Renewable energy systems will help
power up to 70% of the building’s
energy needs using photovoltaic
arrays on the roof and passive
heating and cooling strategies
throughout the building. Concurrently,
the bioremediation laboratory’s
efforts will restore native plants which
require less water as well as convert
the site from an urban brownfield to a
thriving city park.
cisterns used
for bioremediation
effort
30 years
Building development phase:
During the building’s peak years of
use it will be constantly reused
according to city and local
demands. The pedestrian bridge
will serve a large neighborhood
that was once separated from the
park and renewable energy
systems will be updated according
to modern technology. The
bioremediation laboratory will
regulate water usage and plant
growth along the 32 acre park
site. The building will continue to be
a living example of Lifecycle
planning methods.
Modular structural steel
frame to enhance building shade system responds to
85 years active and passive solar capture;
flexibility for changing user
Building deconstruction phase: needs and future disassembly easily disassembled for future use
The life of a typical building constructed
in Los Angeles is no more than about 85
years due to earthquakes and type of
construction. ReAnimate LA was
Integrated radiant in-floor
designed to deteriorate and age with the geo-thermal heat exchange
site, changing over time in landscape and system
materials. After the building is no longer
used it may be disassembled in different
phases. If the city should need to keep Reinforced high fly ash
the pedestrian bridge the modular content structural concrete
concrete structural floor and roof
systems may be disassembled around foundations
the bridge leaving only the necessary High recycled content interior
parts of the building. Because the finishes from regionally produced
building has 72% outdoor spaces that
are enclosed by the shaded facade materials
system such as the Los Angeles River
exhibit and the pedestrian bridge, it
allows for the building to act as a
sculptural building element explored by
park visitors at all times. Disassembly of
building elements such as the facade
system and interior elements can be
recycled and easy detached for later use.
 o
Summer Azimuth 79

Height 45’-0”

143 kW Photovoltaic
Ecological Awareness panel integration at
Exhibit roof

Pedestrian Walkway
crossing over Metro Salvaged metal shade
tracks structural system optimizing Winter Azimuth 33 o
material efficiency

Structural Fly-ash
concrete roof system with
reinforced steel

1920
Park Viewing Deck with Low - E Glass
framed view of LA river
1940
at operable windows to
Los Angeles River
Exhibit provide natural cooling and
daylight harvesting
Bioremediation
Laboratory

Stormwater Salvaged metal facade

Public Amphitheater
Open-learning venue
2 years
Construction phase:
a reduction in carbon emissions
and embodied energy will call for
local materials and material reuse
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
PLANNING THE LIFE OF A BUILDING
15 years
Post-construction phase:
Renewable energy systems will help
power up to 70% of the building’s
energy needs using photovoltaic
arrays on the roof and passive
heating and cooling strategies
throughout the building. Concurrently,
the bioremediation laboratory’s
efforts will restore native plants which
require less water as well as convert
the site from an urban brownfield to a
thriving city park.
cisterns used
for bioremediation
effort
30 years
Building development phase:
During the building’s peak years of
use it will be constantly reused
according to city and local
demands. The pedestrian bridge
will serve a large neighborhood
that was once separated from the
park and renewable energy
systems will be updated according
to modern technology. The
bioremediation laboratory will
regulate water usage and plant
growth along the 32 acre park
site. The building will continue to be
a living example of Lifecycle
planning methods.
Modular structural steel
frame to enhance building shade system responds to
85 years active and passive solar capture;
flexibility for changing user
Building deconstruction phase: needs and future disassembly easily disassembled for future use
The life of a typical building constructed
in Los Angeles is no more than about 85
years due to earthquakes and type of
construction. ReAnimate LA was
Integrated radiant in-floor
designed to deteriorate and age with the geo-thermal heat exchange
site, changing over time in landscape and system
materials. After the building is no longer
used it may be disassembled in different
phases. If the city should need to keep Reinforced high fly ash
the pedestrian bridge the modular content structural concrete
concrete structural floor and roof
systems may be disassembled around foundations
the bridge leaving only the necessary High recycled content interior
parts of the building. Because the finishes from regionally produced
building has 72% outdoor spaces that
are enclosed by the shaded facade materials
system such as the Los Angeles River
exhibit and the pedestrian bridge, it
allows for the building to act as a
sculptural building element explored by
park visitors at all times. Disassembly of
building elements such as the facade
system and interior elements can be
recycled and easy detached for later use.
 SALVAGE + MATERIAL REUSE
30 %
material use reduction
Local and salvaged materials will be utilized from
previous railroad and industry site uses for the
interactive shading facade of the building as well as
interior finishes. An efficient structural system will
minimize material consumption for the floor and roof
systems. In addition to high-recycled content in most
materials, the structural concrete will incorporate a
high-flyash content to replace Portland cement
content and reduce overall embodied energy.
The finished project will engage local industries and
suppliers as part of a long-term strategy to conserve
energy and promote urban and ecological recovery.
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
70 %
energy use reduction
ReAnimate LA maintains a LEED® Platinum
certification target, with energy-use reduction and
on-site energy production as two primary goals. The
building was conceived to expose these systems to
promote user awareness and understanding of
energy use. This strategy allows for typically invisible
sustainable technology to serve as a teaching tool for
users and visitors.
The project contains three sources of renewable
energy:
1. Geo-thermal heat pumps extract heat and cool
from the earth to warm or chill the radiant concrete
slabs.
2. Rooftop photovoltaic cells convert solar energy
directly into electricity.
3. Stormwater retention in on-site cisterns is used for
water use in the building and on site
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
TRAINING + OPPORTUNITY
Community Role Model
ReAnimate LA acts as a community role
model for Green jobs by providing
opportunities for training and maintaining
the sustainable elements of the Los Angeles
State Historic Park while establishing a
greater environmental awareness in the Los
Angeles area. These opportunities include
HAYLEY STEWART – CAL POLY POMONA
the extraction and reuse of salvaged
materials for the façade, the maintenance of
the photovoltaic and ground-source heat
WINNER
pump systems and the efforts involved in
Best Green Job Creation Outstanding Achievement Award maintaining bioremediation planting
coinciding with the development of the State
Historic Park.
The project aims to generate a learning
environment for individuals in the process of
environmental and social renewal with areas
for congregation, bioremediation, solar
collection, composting, ecological exhibition,
and recycling practice. The design allows for
Stormwater
cisterns used
for bioremediation
public gathering as well as an ongoing
effort exhibition of the concepts involved in
Lifecycle and sustainable building practices.
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
CREATING GREEN JOBS
ADAPT + REUSE
Planning for the future
ReAnimate LA will serve the park and the
city as an adaptable interdisciplinary
building that is meant to be open to the
constant evolution of public needs
LEARNING + OUTREACH throughout the next hundred years. The
Creating Awareness project is planned as a paramount
example of material reuse allowing
salvaged materials from the previous
ReAnimate LA is meant to serve as an
open classroom for the city of Los Southern Pacific rail yard to compose
the façade of the building; while at the
Angeles acting as a medium by which to
educate people about urban renewal and same time permitting adaptable reuse
throughout the life of the project. It is
environmental awareness which can
begin to transform local business meant to serve as landmark project
practices within the surrounding correlating to the local community
perspectives and requirements at any
commercial and industrial areas. By
creating a center for Lifecycle building given time. The project may also be
disassembled at the end of its lifetime
education and community involvement a
level of understanding may be reached because of its efficient design which
includes modular concrete structural
not only by the local urban context but
also by the diverse cultural population of floor and roofing systems, a panelized
metal facade system, and recycled
the area.
interior finishes of appropriate
dimensions for reuse possibilities.
ReAnimate LA hopes to promote green
industry within the surrounding area
coinciding with the current Los Angeles
ecological revitalization efforts. It will
serve as a center for training and
education promoting ecological and
social renewal speaking to the
surrounding urban networks that are
essential in bringing back value to a
localized, organic way of life where
residents and visitors alike will contribute
to the restoration and success of the city
itself.
 SALVAGE + MATERIAL REUSE
30 %
material use reduction
Local and salvaged materials will be utilized from
previous railroad and industry site uses for the
interactive shading facade of the building as well as
interior finishes. An efficient structural system will
minimize material consumption for the floor and roof
systems. In addition to high-recycled content in most
materials, the structural concrete will incorporate a
high-flyash content to replace Portland cement
content and reduce overall embodied energy.
The finished project will engage local industries and
suppliers as part of a long-term strategy to conserve
energy and promote urban and ecological recovery.
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
70 %
energy use reduction
ReAnimate LA maintains a LEED® Platinum
certification target, with energy-use reduction and
on-site energy production as two primary goals. The
building was conceived to expose these systems to
promote user awareness and understanding of
energy use. This strategy allows for typically invisible
sustainable technology to serve as a teaching tool for
users and visitors.
The project contains three sources of renewable
energy:
1. Geo-thermal heat pumps extract heat and cool
from the earth to warm or chill the radiant concrete
slabs.
2. Rooftop photovoltaic cells convert solar energy
directly into electricity.
3. Stormwater retention in on-site cisterns is used for
water use in the building and on site
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
TRAINING + OPPORTUNITY
Community Role Model
ReAnimate LA acts as a community role
model for Green jobs by providing
opportunities for training and maintaining
the sustainable elements of the Los Angeles
State Historic Park while establishing a
greater environmental awareness in the Los
Angeles area. These opportunities include
HAYLEY STEWART – CAL POLY POMONA
the extraction and reuse of salvaged
materials for the façade, the maintenance of
the photovoltaic and ground-source heat
WINNER
pump systems and the efforts involved in
Best Green Job Creation Outstanding Achievement Award maintaining bioremediation planting
coinciding with the development of the State
Historic Park.
The project aims to generate a learning
environment for individuals in the process of
environmental and social renewal with areas
for congregation, bioremediation, solar
collection, composting, ecological exhibition,
and recycling practice. The design allows for
Stormwater
cisterns used
for bioremediation
public gathering as well as an ongoing
effort exhibition of the concepts involved in
Lifecycle and sustainable building practices.
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
CREATING GREEN JOBS
ADAPT + REUSE
Planning for the future
ReAnimate LA will serve the park and the
city as an adaptable interdisciplinary
building that is meant to be open to the
constant evolution of public needs
LEARNING + OUTREACH throughout the next hundred years. The
Creating Awareness project is planned as a paramount
example of material reuse allowing
salvaged materials from the previous
ReAnimate LA is meant to serve as an
open classroom for the city of Los Southern Pacific rail yard to compose
the façade of the building; while at the
Angeles acting as a medium by which to
educate people about urban renewal and same time permitting adaptable reuse
throughout the life of the project. It is
environmental awareness which can
begin to transform local business meant to serve as landmark project
practices within the surrounding correlating to the local community
perspectives and requirements at any
commercial and industrial areas. By
creating a center for Lifecycle building given time. The project may also be
disassembled at the end of its lifetime
education and community involvement a
level of understanding may be reached because of its efficient design which
includes modular concrete structural
not only by the local urban context but
also by the diverse cultural population of floor and roofing systems, a panelized
metal facade system, and recycled
the area.
interior finishes of appropriate
dimensions for reuse possibilities.
ReAnimate LA hopes to promote green
industry within the surrounding area
coinciding with the current Los Angeles
ecological revitalization efforts. It will
serve as a center for training and
education promoting ecological and
social renewal speaking to the
surrounding urban networks that are
essential in bringing back value to a
localized, organic way of life where
residents and visitors alike will contribute
to the restoration and success of the city
itself.