Location| Southern California, South America / Dubai, UAE
Type| multi-unit residential
Size| 5 stories, 40 units (2,400 sf)

Status| concept

Part 2 of a modular series of housing concepts is the 4×10 Luxury Lofts. This housing concept is based on the common unit used in the 2-4-6-8 Luxury Residences project and is configured into 5 story residential components with shared open air circulation between the units and parking below. A total of 40 units are available with private parking and swimming pools. Like the 2-4-6-8, this concept is intended for a mild to hot climate typical of Southern California and parts of South America, Africa and India. The 4×10 concept is also the design model featured in the previous “Augmented Reality” post.

Please review the first part of this series > 2-4-6-8 Luxury Residences [concept]

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Location| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Dubai, UAE
Type| multi-unit residential
Size| 690 feet, 42 stories, 168 units (2,400 sf)

Status| concept

Recently in conversation a few colleagues of mine were discussing modular construction and how it was only attributed to small-medium residential applications. Well I took the conversation topic to heart and started to look at a residential tower concept where most pieces are to be pre-fab and lifted into place. At the moment several other experts are looking at the design and determining what components could indeed be pre-fab. The design is also looking into sustainability and energy conservation. Structurally a concrete and steel frame with pre-cast concrete, metal panel exterior cladding would be used. This is a design concept and not a realized project; however the design is targeted at a warmer climate such a Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo area.

UPDATE: Please review the second part of this series > 4×10 Luxury Lofts

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Location| East Greenwich, RI
Type| new construction
Area| 30,000 sf
Association| SPM Design

Status| near completion

This new building for the Owner, Pathmark Design Services, was designed to fit a growing economic location at the southern part of Route 2 in order to meet demand for leasable medical office space in the area.

The building is situated on a sloped site running east to west, providing a 2 story street elevation and a 3 story entrance on the lower side where most visitors will park and enter the building. The design of the project incorporates a pre-manufactured structural building system which is engineered and fabricated by Murox of Quebec, Canada. The collaboration with Murox fostered a true “design-build” relationship that established efficiency, cost reduction, an abbreviated construction schedule and accuracy. Once Murox erected the exterior panels, floor and roof systems (2-6 weeks), the building was ready for exterior masonry and roof installation.

The design features a main open stair naturally lit by skylights connecting the second and third floors, exterior brick and cmu masonry, energy efficient windows and storefront systems. All three levels are designed to be easily accessible by the public and maintain tenant spaces ranging from 2,000-9,000 SF.

progress|

Location| Providence, RI
Type| alterations, renovations
Area| 4,536 sf
Association| SPM Design

Status| 90% complete

Design and drawings are recently complete for the Elmwood Adult Day Care on Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The Owner, who currently owns the building next door, is looking to expand his business by connecting the two buildings and providing extended care services to the area.

The existing building was once use as a Divers Retail Store complete with indoor pool and oxygen apparatus. While maintaining the exterior shell of the building the design involves providing amble space for 100 occupants with necessary amenities and accessibility. The exterior of the building will be cleaned and have its windows replaced with aluminum frames and low-E glazing. A new roof will replace the existing 50 year old roof system and provide extension thermal insulation. The exterior 8″ concrete masonry unit (cmu) walls will be furred out on the inside and insulated to meet current energy code requirements. Lighting for the facility is also carefully selected and designed to maximize brightness levels needed by the occupants. Three new skylights compliment the lighting design providing natural light during the day and reducing energy consumption.

The project is currently being reviewed by the State Fire Marshall’s becuase of its use group and will then proceed to local review by the Building and Fire Department, and later by the Health Deptment prior to occupancy. Demolition will begin in the next two weeks…

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Location| Woonsocket, RI
Type| addition
Area| 15,000 sf
Association| SPM Design

Status| complete (winter 2008)

Hanna Instruments is a global company with headquarters in Woonsocket and they are an industry leader in the advancement of high-tech measuring devices. Hanna Instruments acquired the services of a general contractor for the project and together we developed the design of the project to meet the owner’s specifications.

The project is an addition to an existing building and is situated on the western side of the property. The plan of the building conforms to the limit of the property lines and also is situated to engage a severe slope on the construction site.

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