Here are chapters of my paper as I finish them and submit them to my Thesis Committee for review. New step will be taking into account their comments then citing all information I pulled from other sources (they are noted in my Word document so I won't loose track of where they are or where I found them) If you have been following my blog most of this information isn't new it has just been edited to fit in a report. This report was my committee's idea in that it is a smaller format that most people are use to and able to read on their own. As architectural student we are use to printing and viewing drawing on 24" x 36" formats which does not transfer over well if you trying to print out my work to look at on your own on a standard sized printer. The images below are 2 pages combined into an 11" x 17" sheet showing how it will look once it is finished and bound.
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While searching for different types of cyclocross tracks I came across this series of images (below) of the cycling complex at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. I originally thought I had a "new concept" trying to bring together all disciplines in one condensed area but the more I research the more instances I find of other places doing this as well. That is a good thing in that if other people are already doing it then it must work. Mine will just be the first in the area... Overall First Floor Plan 85% complete. Areas I am still working on are Bike shop (which I am talking to some local shops to help write my space program and how much storage is needed.) and Daycare facility (I want to be able to use this space like a fitness center and it would be ideal to have a small facility for those coming to train to be able to bring their kids as well. Much like that of the YMCA facilities in the area. The North West corner of my facility: Main Office:
Gift Shop:
The South West corner of my facility: Bike Shop:
Coffee/Cafe:
The South East corner of my facility: Restaurant:
The Concession Stand areas are under both ends of stadium seating, thus providing everything that end of spectators need. It also have emergency exits directly across from it so in case of evacuation there is a straight shot out of the facility
Main Entrances are at both the East and West End of the building. The West entrance is the primary entrance in that it is closest to the parking lot. Both entrances will have key card access for those training in the facility as well as security stations to help answer questions. Revolving doors also eliminate the need for vestibules in these areas. Here is the main entrance to the facility off the parking lot. The revolving doors make it to where I don't need a vestibule with double sets of doors entering into the main facility. The main offices for the facility are directly off the lobby so there is no need for a vestibule there as well. The doors exiting the offices to the exterior are fire exits only. The offices consist of 2 main offices and 4 meeting/conference rooms various sized. Break room and men/women rest room also accompany the office area so they have everything the need close at hand and have no need to enter the facility for such things. The gift shop's main entrance is from the exterior in case you don't have permission to enter the facility you can still visit the gift shop and look around. In doing so the gift shop required a vestibule to keep hot air out and cold air in. The main lobby has a ticket counter/barrier bar system to keep track of who is using/entering the facility. The security desk will also be maned all day every day in case something is needed with this being not only an event center but also a training facility as well. This will be the main entrance the athletes will use during the day to use the facility, they can then use the stairs/elevator near gift shop to access the locker rooms in the basement. On both sides under the seating area There are the main spectator restrooms and well as a large concession stand to serve the needs of that end (roughly 1,000 seats per side). I positioned the concession stand in the center and the restrooms on either side. Also the main entrances into the restrooms are on the far side, this way the concession line and the restroom line will not interfere with each other or the ramps going up to the seating area. In case of fire I have also located emergency exits directly off the seating so that it will be quicker to get people out of the building and to a safe area.
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Circulation ArteriesI am showing 2 distinct circulation paths (interior/exterior) the interior circulation will go completely around the track area. and it will go behind the main seating areas to not obstruct the view of the track then on the 2 ends it will go between the track and commercial/retail areas so that the commercial/retail areas can have direct access to the exterior of the building for their main entrances. This allows people from these areas to view the track from their space without giving direct access to the track area seating. This also allows these areas (commercial/retail) to be open when the track is not. Also on this plan I am showing exterior bike storage across from the exterior glass wall allowing people to store their road, mountain and/or cross bikes outside the facility so they can keep them on site and not have to transport them to and from home. This allows someone who works in downtown OKC the convenience to use the facility without having to take their bike with them to work and have to load/unload it and take it into their office building with them and keep track of it all day. LEED GoalsCode Analysis1005.1 Egress: 0.2in/occupant Stairs, 0.15in/occupant Other- Sprinkled 1024 Assembly 1024.6.1-2 At least0.005in of additional stair width for each occupant shall be provided for each 0.10in of riser above 7in 1024.7 Travel Distances- Exits and Aisles shall be so located that the travel distance to an exit door shall not be greater than 250ft in sprinkled buildings. 1024.9.1 Minimum aisle width- 1. Forty-eight inches for aisle stairs having seating on each side 2. Thirty-six inches for aisle stairs having seating only one side 4. forty-two inches for level or ramped aisles having seating both sides 5. thirty-six inches for level or ramp aisles having seating only one side 1108.2.2.1 Accessible Wheel Chair spaces (seating)- (6+4)= 10 total Below is my FULL Code Analysis for my building.
Occupancy Type & Plumbing Calculations: These are really rough plumbing calc numbers. Obviously the sq ft of the seating area is to large since I am only looking at holding 1,000 seats. Items and numbers will be updated as I design the facility and have better sq ft numbers. Parking Requirements:
Theaters- 1 space per 4 seats (380) Retail- 1 per 200 sq ft up to 12,000 sq ft (60) 65,514 total sq ft 1 per 225 sq ft 12,001 to 48,000 (143) 1 per 250 sq ft over 48,001 sq ft (70) Total Spaces: 653 Handicap: 13 Regular: 640 Here is the starting of my space diagram. It all centers of of the centralized track. As I see it currently I should be able to fit in 1,000 seats into the wide parts of the track, this allows me to place commercial spaces with glass both front and back to not only be able to have a view of the outdoors but also allow views onto the track. I placed a majority of my storage in the basement area since it doesn't need day lighting B/c it is only accessed a limited times a day. Mens/Womens restrooms are also located in the basement level thus separating the athletes from spectators (all athlete activities except for gym are in lower level with its own access) There is also restroom access from the track area for judges and volunteer so they don't have to go into the locker room area. This plan does not show corridors or entry/exit points, those will show up as my plans get more detailed.
My site is located south of the boathouses between I-35 and Lincoln Blvd with the railroad tracks to the south. This image shows my propert line, primary and secondary entrances, areas of concern, and surrounding building types This plan, like the previous two, has a more dense area of trees on the west half of the property. It also has a large parking lot just south east of the building blocking it from the river and allowing access into the main entrance of the building. A second entrance is placed on the west end allowing views and entrances to all the cycling courses detailed in the lower photo. In this plan unlike the other 2 I am showing the 3 courses cross each other just west of the building. The courses will not actually cross but tunnels and bridges will be used to keep the trails separate thus altering the terrain and creating a better utilized site. This plan also shows roof access for both the cyclocross course and mountain bike course. This image shows the main sustainable features of my building as site. The first being the "hydro Energy" system I plan to utilize for a majority of my power. I explained that system earlier on in my blog. I plan to use as little of solar energy as possible for the simple fact that Oklahoma ranks 3rd in the nation in Hail damage. Other features I plan to incoperate into my building are: composting toilet or gray water treatment system; rain water harvesting off roof and parking areas to hold water for use in the building as well as irrigating the site; clear story windows to allow for natural daylighting as well as pressure release in the case of tornados; stack vent system to allow for natural cooling of the interior of the building; a green roof system to provide better insulation value in the roof as well as providing a sloped surface for the mountain bike and cyclocross courses. Not only do the trees to the south of my site help with noise, they also help block the strong winds from the south entering the site, as well as provide natural shade from the hot sun.
My site is located south of the boathouses between I-35 and Lincoln Blvd with the railroad tracks to the south. This image shows my propert line, primary and secondary entrances, areas of concern, and surrounding building types This images shows my building (velodrome) with proposed parking and areas of trees and landscaping to help deal with noise, wind, and sun issues. The main difference between this and option #1 is the location of the parking in relation to the building. This image shows the different course locations around the building. With the building/parking placement, there is vehicle access to each of the areas for events and maintenance. No course overlaps vehicle traffic, so there is no need to be afraid of bike/vehicle accidents. This layout allows both the cyclocross and mountain bike courses access to the roof of the building. I placed the cyclocross course in the area I wanted to keep the view open to look across the river to the boathouse district. This allows me to put the mountain bike couse in the more tree dence area. Later on in my analysis, I will draw a topographic map better detailing the course areas, but for now, I am just showing location. This image shows the main sustainable features of my building as site. The first being the "hydro Energy" system I plan to utilize for a majority of my power. I explained that system earlier on in my blog. I plan to use as little of solar energy as possible for the simple fact that Oklahoma ranks 3rd in the nation in Hail damage. Other features I plan to incoperate into my building are: composting toilet or gray water treatment system; rain water harvesting off roof and parking areas to hold water for use in the building as well as irrigating the site; clear story windows to allow for natural daylighting as well as pressure release in the case of tornados; stack vent system to allow for natural cooling of the interior of the building; a green roof system to provide better insulation value in the roof as well as providing a sloped surface for the mountain bike and cyclocross courses. Not only do the trees to the south of my site help with noise, they also help block the strong winds from the south entering the site, as well as provide natural shade from the hot sun.
This is the first of 2 layouts I am designing for my site. It will show the main features of my site and how they interact with the rest of the site. My site is located south of the boathouses between I-35 and Lincoln Blvd with the railroad tracks to the south. This image shows my propert line, primary and secondary entrances, areas of concern, and surrounding building types. This images shows my building (velodrome) with proposed parking and areas of trees and landscaping to help deal with noise, wind, and sun issues. This image shows the different course locations around the building. With the building/parking placement, there is vehicle access to each of the areas for events and maintenance. No course overlaps vehicle traffic, so there is no need to be afraid of bike/vehicle accidents. This layout allows both the cyclocross and mountain bike courses access to the roof of the building. I placed the cyclocross course in the area I wanted to keep the view open to look across the river to the boathouse district. This allows me to put the mountain bike couse in the more tree dence area. Later on in my analysis, I will draw a topographic map better detailing the course areas, but for now, I am just showing location. This image shows the main sustainable features of my building as site. The first being the "hydro Energy" system I plan to utilize for a majority of my power. I explained that system earlier on in my blog. I plan to use as little of solar energy as possible for the simple fact that Oklahoma ranks 3rd in the nation in Hail damage. Other features I plan to incoperate into my building are: composting toilet or gray water treatment system; rain water harvesting off roof and parking areas to hold water for use in the building as well as irrigating the site; clear story windows to allow for natural daylighting as well as pressure release in the case of tornados; stack vent system to allow for natural cooling of the interior of the building; a green roof system to provide better insulation value in the roof as well as providing a sloped surface for the mountain bike and cyclocross courses. Not only do the trees to the south of my site help with noise, they also help block the strong winds from the south entering the site, as well as provide natural shade from the hot sun.
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