to view article - Sutter Masonry

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Pepper Park Comfortan undulating roof and curving walls achieve the playfulconnotation of the park while also relating to the waves of thenearby bay. An arched aluminum trellis offers both a connection tothe storage area and a shaded picnic location.10 Concrete Masonry Designs
StationProject locationNational City, CAArchitectJeff Katz ArchitectureSan Diego, CAMasonry ContractorDick Miller ConstructionSan Marcos, CABlock ProducerORCO Block Company, Inc.Oceanside, CAPhotographyJeff Katz ArchitectureThis project for the San Diego Unified Port District consistedof the design and construction of a new full ADA compliantcomfort station (restroom facility), storage building, andtrellis area to replace the existing structure at Pepper Parkin National City, California. The designer was told that the characterof the building should be playful and relate to the bay view just stepsaway. The design was expected to coordinate with the the redevelopmentoccurring in that area and to maximize natural light and ventilation.Sustainable design features were also expected to be incorporatedas applicable.The comfort station and storage building are comprised of concretemasonry units (CMUs), a standing seam metal “cool” roof, and an aluminumtrellis. The structure exhibits a unique undulating wave-likemotion in both the roof and exterior walls, which mimics the oceanwaves that are just steps from the building. Daylight capturing skylightswere incorporated to limit the need for electricity during thedaytime and decorative open air style CMU blocks were utilized toprovide natural ventilation. Jeff Katz Architecture worked closelywith District staff and the contractor to deliver the project on time andwithin budget.The durability, ease of maintenance, and cost effectiveness of CMUmade it the logical material selection for the Comfort Station, especiallyconsidering the harsh salt water air blowing off the nearby bay.The wavelike curves of the building were accomplished by laying theCMU block walls out at exact radius points and varying the heights ofeach wall. A mixture of split-face, scored, and precision block of twodifferent colors was used to provide architectural character and give aninteresting texture to the building. The CMU was also treated with anon-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating for ease of cleaning.With this project being smaller and utilitarian, the opportunities toimplement sustainable design strategies were few, however, they weremaximized. The daylight capturing skylights were utilized to providedaylighting and save on daytime energy consumption. Low flow fixtureswere selected to limit water usage, and natural ventilation providedby the bay breeze eliminated the need for an HVAC system.Lastly, a “cool” roof color was selected to minimize the heat islandeffect, as well as the use of low VOC paints and sealants. CMDConcrete Masonry Designs 11
Page 4 and 5: NCMA/ICPI DesIgN AwArD wINNerdesert
Page 7 and 8: Award of Honor - Residentialsingle
Page 9: Project locationMount Pleasant, SCA
Page 13 and 14: [tiMe savings]The first thing one n
Page 15 and 16: AIA Continuing Education Learning P
Page 17 and 18: An information series from the nati
Page 19 and 20: An information series from the nati
Page 21 and 22: field for compatibility and similar
Page 23 and 24: CMU pan flashing with integralweep/
Page 25 and 26: 6a) Concave Joint (standardunless o
Page 27 and 28: pores, such as some lightweight agg
Page 29 and 30: March 1 -3, 2012NCMA Annual Convent
Page 31 and 32: Rosen Shingle Creek Headquarter Hot
Page 33 and 34: NCMANCMALabicpicsiescsiFORTA Corp.
Page 35 and 36: 10:30am - 11:30am Social Media ....
Page 37 and 38: NCMA Spouse/Companion ProgramThe fo
Page 39 and 40: NCMA SRW EducationNCMA SrW iNSTALLe
Page 41 and 42: MarketplaceHave youTakenAdvantageof
Page 43 and 44: HESS ADGood. Better. HESS.68 ,000At

to view article - Sutter Masonry

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?