PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a simple building which employs straw bale construction on a
simple steel frame platform for its primary materials. In addition there are
exterior walls in between the straw blocks that are created out of an
earthen adobe mixture and cement, in which resides a recycled glass bottle
aggregate. This glowing mosaic mixture is freeform in some areas forming a
kaleidoscopic array of light and in other locations becomes a focused
representation of the radio station branding in the form of the call
numbers, 99.9.
The radio station is a corner watchdog over the enclosure
and is connected to the media center and library to facilitate communal
use of physical,intellectual and cultural resources.
The radio station and the retail space share a corner within the enclosure
where money can be collected for the use of phones, computers, copiers and
printing services.
This retail nook overlooking the basketball and soccer fields
includes interior and exterior seating for a work area which
includes copy machines, Skype phones banks and internet access tables with which to generate pecuniary energy.
The Skype server bank can facilitate many phones in this front overhang area. This
will be a hub of activity that swirls the collective energy of basketball with that
of the broadcast radio station.
In the middle of the space is the reception area which lies between the
preschool environment and the library and media center. There is a work
surface which wraps around the perimeter of the space on which the computers are located.
Natural light comes in through the windows which are easily covered
with the fabric blinds on tracks.
The enclosed portion of the structure is similar in
footprint to it’s neighbors, but is capped by an enlarged solar collection canopy, forming a
sloped extension plane to shelter
a congregation area serving as an indoor-outdoor
internet café, meeting area and possible staging ground. This is also a
place from which to watch athletic events or cultural activities while you
access the internet, make phone calls or work in
the lab.
This community canopy is held up by posts which have windmills at
the top and phones on the lower part. The main beacon windmill
atop the tallest post receives windpower from any direction and creates a
formal announcement as a useful kinetic sculpture. There are
other slightly lower posts which feature brackets for
snap-on advertising used to generate revenue. The solar
power generated from the roof surface will be used to power the lighting
at night for these advertising boards and act as a
security feature by illuminating the areas around the media
center and radio station/bakery area.
The entire south west corner of the building hinges open onto a raised platform to serve as a stage
for performances, and when not used as such, can be secured
and melt into the day care center. The perimeter of this multi-use deck can be
enclosed by a large outdoor curtain attributing more usable square
footage to the interior space. Additionally, opening both this corner and the doors located in the
retail space enables for cross ventilation along the full axis of the building.
In essence the building is a little shed with a large solar canopy
sheathed in holographic solar paneling and held up by windmills and skype
phone-tables that opens up to an area connecting day care, theater, media
research and education , soccer, and other athletic events as well as radio
station production and retail operations (e.g.baking, food prep).
> Total Area 1800 >
Foundation
Exterior Walls
Exterior Finish
Windows & Doors
Roofing
Interior Finish
Flooring Quality
Bathroom Quality
Kitchen Quality
Plumbing Quality
Typical Cost Breakdown
Excavation
Foundation, Piers, Flatwork Total $8,509
Rough Hardware Total $744
Masonry Frame Total $21,975
Insulation Total $2,758
Exterior Finish Total $8,375
Exterior Trim Total $887
Doors Total $1,465
Windows Total $2,314
Finish Hardware Total $244
Roofing, Flashing, Fascia Total $6,702
Finish Carpentry
Finish Carpentry Total $2,844
Interior Wall Finish Total $5,845
Painting Total $4,548
Wiring Total $4,012
Lighting Fixtures Total $1,409
Flooring Total $2,487
Carpeting Total $2,839
Countertops Total $1,815
Cabinets Total $4,331
Built In Appliances Total $1,842
Plumbing Rough-in and Connection Total $5,234
Plumbing Fixtures Total $4,024
Heating and Cooling Systems
Heating and Cooling Systems Total $23,020
Total Cost
Material $80,026
Labor $62,382
Equipment $2,815
Grand Total $145,223
