the docks

Below is the next project I am working on with a classmate of mine, Aleks. 

 

The Docks : Objectives and Programming

THE DOCKS

1650 Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60642

Exploring ideas of …..

Future of the city – Energy efficiency – Ecological urbanization

We seek to drive a shift in thinking, perception, attitude, process, method, planning, and organization in order to re-energize Chicago's urban infrastructure.

OBJECTIVES:

• connect neighborhoods
• create an environmentally – conscious community
• promote physical activity
• make a local culture and arts more accessible
• actively beautify and clean the existing infrastructure
• set an example of innovation in holistic living
• undo the century of damage created by industry
• introduce different modern architectural styles to promote creativity and individuality in architecture while creating an aesthetic language

PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:

Sculpture museum program

Public spaces:

Public reception/entry 1000-1500sf

Temporary exhibition  1500-2000sf

Retail Store 1500-2000sf

Cafe 1200-1500sf

Auditorium 100-150 people  2000-2500sf

Terrace 2000sf

Storage area  5000sf

Restoration and assembly area  1000sf

Administration 1000-1500 sf

Security 300-500sf

IT 500-700sf

Circulation  10000sf 

Permanent Galleries:

Donald Judd  2000sf

Dan Flavin 1500 sf

John Chamberlain 1500sf

Services

Bathrooms - Men’s/ Women/ Family (per code)

Shower Facilities for bikers 500sf

Loading Dock (per code)

Vertical Circulation (per code)

Parking- Handicap (per code) only

Residential program

48 units: mid-rise loft/condos

1,2, & 3 bedrooms (850-2000sf T.B.D)

Communal areas

Skywalk

Community garden

Community bee farm

Outdoor park program

Water taxi

Sculpture park/walkway

Open Office Pods

Market place