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The Growth Plaza of Dallas

Intro

On a branch off interstate 75, an abandoned fire station built in 1964 resides holding the “living building” certification. As architect Robert VanBuren and Janell Cottam intend to restore the abandoned fire station into a sustainable courthouse cost setbacks and expensive design implications cause the project to be put on hold. To put the project back on its feet and attract a more positive community involvement, a cost sensitive and environmentally friendly design is essential to the restoration.  ​

Driving Question

​How can I restore and renovate a 1964 “living” fire station to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly while attracting a larger community involvement and keeping budgets in mind?
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The Site-6742 Greenville Ave

On the west side of the site, a two story shopping center cast shadows upon the structure, meanwhile the remaining three have direct street access with intense solar heating. The property also features an electrical post on the east side of the structure and a radio tower on the south. The current gated 22 car parking lot resides on the west end with an enclosed electrical cage in front of it as well as a bus stop.


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Research


Preliminary work

Multi-material space study-
Develop space concepts of a definite wall composition building, different materials should represent different definite components. An exterior wall should be composed of a harder material such as wood because it cannot be altered because of cost. Interior components should consist of paper/cardboard pieces that can be removed, cut, or bend creating new spaces. Photos should be taken with a multitude of ideas for referencing.

Spatial drafting-
As senior architect Robert Vanburen provides existing floor plans of the 6742 Greenville fire station, begin brainstorming how the spaces can be used, destroyed, or altered using standard drafting techniques to change the given site. Wall destruction, altercations, and text should be shown in different colors so it’s understood how the built environment has changed. 



Concept Design

In order to alline the Living Building challenge’s positive connotation manner to a building type, I decided to create an environment in which incorporates both the living buildings guidelines and building goals in ordinance to The Dallas City Intives (for funding) to collectively create a space in which the general population enjoy’s to use. The enjoyment in use serves to sponsor not only creative growth in oneself but to serve as a catalyst of change to the damaged environment we live in today. 

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