BETHANY DeWITT Design Portfolio
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BETHANY DeWITTDesign Portfolio
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CONTENTS Big Ben Market...1 Gliderport.......9So-Cal Residence........5
Museum of Modern Art......13
Performing ArtsCenter..........15
Thesis Preview..15
PROFORMAInitial Expenses $315 KConstruction $7.95 MSales $11.7 M
PROFIT $2.7 M
Program Section
8,632 SF
7,855 SF
2,815 SF
4,300 SF2,528 SF
2,528 SF
2,528 SF
4,300 SF
4,300 SF CONDO
OFFICE
MARKET
FIVE typologies layered in ONE building to serve ONE community
Project Goals
Financial Proforma - Project costs to propose a financially feasible and profitable building
Collaborate - Selection of an appropriate cooperation to invest and fund project
Enhance Existing - Building over an existing local market with two new uses forming a truly mixed use structure
The focus of this project was to first to collaborate to develop that layout and lot distribution of a neighborhood along National City Blvd. in National City, CA. We then developed each lot individually with consideration of neighborhood context and understand of financial proforma. Existing neighborhood has a business core along 8th Street, and Southwestern Community College along National City Blvd. The corner of E. Plaza and A St. is home to a historical brick row across from a grouping of Victorian single family homes. E. 9th St. which runs along the center of the super block between E. Plaza and E. 8th terminates into a small plaza adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce. It is a 10 min walk to the trolley line that travels to Tijuana border crossing to the south and northbound into downtown city of San Diego.
Big Ben Market ComplexMixed-use office and residential over existing grocery
adobe suites
rotary parking-market parking-UHAUS
8th Avenue
A Street
verbenkammer
BIG BEN MARKET
condos floors 3-51 br = 632 SF2 br = 1,075 SF
open office +20' solar panels green roof
mirrored & repeated
Block Development
The overall block and lot layout were developed through collaboration with a team. In small groups we developed several renditions of block layout, then appealing and functional aspects were pulled together to create the final layout.
Scale steps down fromEast 8th
Road curved match existing bend between across 9th
Addition of new round-a-bout to slow traffic along school safe route
Green infill existingpaved plaza
Infill determined to be granny flats on existing lots behind brick row
Green median along East Plaza
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Education4. Southwestern College5. South County Regional6. Integrity Charter School7. Central School .3 mile8. Aloutte Multi-Lingual Daycare9. John A. Otis Elementary .7 mi. 10. National City Middle School
3. Kimball Park.3 mi. = 7 min Recreational CenterBoys and Girls ClubFire DepartmentSkate ParkPublic Library Planning DepartmentCity Hall
Transportation .5 mi. = 10 min. walk1. Trolley Stop2. Bike Share Bus Stop
Grocery.6 mi = 12 min walk11. Walmart Super Center
BIG BEN
Eat, work, live, WELL at Big Ben Market Complex
grocery & cafe health & wellness families &individuals
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Service Elevator
Solar Panels
Air Gap - increase ventilation btwn buildings
Green Roof
Stairs - positioned to promote use
Recycled Timber Screen
Floors 4-5 Condos
Floor 3 Open Floor Office
Outdoor Circulation
Floor 2 Market storage
Recycled Timber Siding
Big Ben Market
Community Chalk Board
Local Recycled Brick
Indoor/Outdoor Cafe
Roll Up Garage Doors for Cafe
Recycled Timber Screen
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Standing Seam Copper Roofing
Stucco Exterior Reclaimed LocalBrick Fireplace
Teak Patio + Walkway
Project Goals
Buddhist Ideals - Incorporation symbolism found in the Buddhist religion
Sustainability - Natural ventilation, day lighting, south side shading, evaporative cooling by water features
Indoor/ Outdoor Connection - Green spaces and vegetation
The concept for design of this residence, located in coastal Encinitas, California, is to incorporate romantic ideals of Southern California living along with symbolism for the student of Buddhist psychology and philosophy. The circle form and wrapping crescent symbolize masculine and feminine energies, a circle sun represents wisdom, and crescent moon, compassion. Water elements in the front façade represent mirror like wisdom, while helping to maintain temperatures during the hotter months.
Residential
So-Cal Residence
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Historical school house
Lot #4 E St. Encinitas, CA
Alley re-connects to existing dirt alley
Passive Cooling and Air Flow
Block Development
The block and alley layout were developed through collaboration with a team. In small groups we developed several renditions of block layout, then appealing and functional aspects were pulled together to create the final layout. A historical school house was one major constraint, it was moved to the north east corner of the block where it acts as a node branching off central Encinitas.
Programmatically the house provides opportunities to contemplate on a personal or community level. The upstairs is dedicated to personal space, and Buddha, the downstairs dedicated to Sangha the community space.
SECOND FLOOR PLANFIRST FLOOR PLAN
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Light radiates down a spiral staircase from a central oculus skylight in the roof. This Light translates to the light and being that is within each and every one of us, as defined with the symbol and statement, Namaste.
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EXISTING DIRT PARKINGHABITAT RESTORATION T. P. GOLF COURSE NEW DESIGNATED PARKINGNEW NATURE PATH
WIND FLOW DIAGRAM
Lemonade Berry
Coastal Sage
Black Sage
Buckwheat
Bush Sunflower
Historically, Torrey Pines has been long recognized as a special place, beginning with the native people, Kumeyaay. The groves of pine trees are a unique collection of large conifers, growing in clusters up the coast. The trees act as landmarks, once warning sailors of the nearby coast. This land has been also been long in need of protection. As land surveyors drew the border between Mexico and California, the Torrey Pines were considered rare and special, despite regular deforestation for agriculture. In the 1900’s Ellen Browning Scripps bought the “pueblo plots” and designated the protected Torrey Pines park. The power of the site draws visitors for various reasons. The cliffs and steady wind pushing upwards provides the perfect lift for gliding. Trails meander down to the coastline that offers one of San Diego’s most preferred surf spots.
Main Pavilion
Habitat Restoration
Cafe
Walking Path
New Designated Parking
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Existing Dirt Lot
Salk Institute
GliderportCommunity Recreation
CORRUGATED STEEL ROOF
BOWTRUSS
FIXED CLERESTORY
DUAL SLIDING SHUTTER
SLIDING GLASS DOOR
FIXED GLASS
CORTEN STEEL COLUMN
Corrugated Steel Roof
Reclaimed WoodSiding
Corten Steel Structure
Concrete SlabFlooring
MAIN PAVILION MODEL
CAFE MODEL
EDUCATION &OBSERVATION
STAFF OFFICE
CHECK IN RETAIL
WOMENMEN
MECHANICAL(BATTERY STORAGE)
MECHANICALMEN
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STORAGE STAFF OFFICE
CHECK IN
WOMENMEN
RETAIL STAFF OFFICE
STORAGE
MECHANICAL(BATTERY STORAGE)
EDUCATION &OBSERVATION
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Project Goals
Walking Path - Strengthens bond between visitor and site
Habitat Restoration - Planting of local drought resistant species
Humble Structure - Historically significant and environmentally sensitive site
Materials - Reflection of landscape
FIRE PIT PATIO BAR MAINENTRY
BAR
DINING
MAIN ENTRY
MEN
WOMEN KITCHEN
PATIO
FIRE PIT
MAIN ENTRY WOMEN KITCHEN
BAR DINING
PATIO
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The concept for my design for the Buenos Aires Museum of Art was to use light as a guide to move patrons though the space. The blooming outer skin was developed as an ode to marine and sailing vessels in the nearby marina and acted as the filter to control light throughout the museum spaces. The main vertical circulation is the grand stairways located at the ends of the building that are marked by light. On the bottom floors these stairs pull patrons throughout and the space so every piece of artwork has a chance to be viewed.
auditorium
main entrance
flexible use art andevent space
breaks in the second skin allow the insider to look out and orient themselves within the greater area of the city
open airopen office support
outdoor viewing
top floor dining
kitchen
private conference
private offices
adjustable wall track for
flexible display
reception desk
grand stair
freight elevatorpatron elevator
art storage + maintenance
double height space allows for viewing larger sculptural or hanging pieces
from a variety of angles
highlighted stairs lead patrons around museum
tracks for display walls
Museum of Modern ArtBuenos Aires Argentina
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The location of the Museum is off the main promenade and near the central Obelisk within the city of Buenos Aires.
The site is located centrally within the historical district of downtown Los Angeles. Across Hill St. towards the Northwest is Pershing Square, an open park with a below ground parking structure that can be utilized by theater goers.
The strategy for the site is to increase daytime activity with flexible rentable spaces above and to maintain the connection to the main site on the ground level. This strategy allows the light and activity to extend out onto Broadway, engages users with the history of the area by not covering existing layers on the adjacent buildings, and rentable office or studios bring in regular daytime users. This in-between space continues activity in the evening with street performers and or small kiosk shops on the street level.
Performing Arts CenterLos Angeles, CA
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1. Kitchen2. Storage3. Retial4. Storage5. Trash + Recycle6. Dining 7. Ticket Office8. Prop Shop + Loading Dock9. Central Stair10. Plaza11. Pop Up Kiosk12. Stair to Rentable Space13. Connector Plaza
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Theater activity mainly occurs during the evening hours, by incorporating restaurants and some retail on the ground level, the site will remain active during the daytime hours and is supported by the rented spaces off Broadway. Continuing into the evening and during nights with shows, Patrons can spend their whole evening at the Plaza, dining, people watching, then attending a theater performance.
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1. Lobby2. Stair to mezzanine3. Back of house4. Balcony Bar5. Black Box Theater6. Open Air Balcony7. Adaptable Theaters8. Private Actor Balcony9. Sound Recording10. Rentable Office
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The main circulation and lobby is elevated and exterior suited for the local climate. All patrons move upward to this main level by way of the central staircase or elevators. Showtimes would stagger, but Patrons can glimpse the other theaters on their way to their specified event.
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The uppermost level can be used as special event space, with views overlooking Pershing Square and activity on the surrounding streets. The street level becomes it’s own show, viewable and participated in by attendees to the center as well as those just moving past the site.
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California TheaterRedevelopment Project - Thesis Preview
Every city has a story, including San Diego, and the story deserves to be preserved. People thousands of miles around the world to visit and awe at Historical Landmarks, we need to do a better job of preserving the ones that are here.
Historical Preservation + Adaptaive
Re-Use
Core Block Development
CommunityRevival
Public + PrivateRelationships
Public Space
Plaza and Green Spaces
Balance ofOld + New
California Theater
1. Texture2. Greenery/ Shade
3. Water/ Noise4. Seating5. FOOD
7 parcels4 ownersFinance
Business/Culture
C St. Elevation
Why save the California Theater?(or any other historical building)
1. It’s a civic duty
2. It belongs to everyone
3. It provides a physical connection to the past
4. It contributes to “sense of place”
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This project begins with the restoration of the California Theater, Historical Landmark #291, located in downtown San Diego continues with the development of the surrounding block and aims to revitalize the entire Civic Core community.
Project Abstract
Theater Plaza
Pool Patio
North South Section
East-West Section
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“Not every old building should be saved, nor should every new one be built. Rather, the essence of our cities is a fabric of buildings that generates an urban excitement reflecting the heritage of past growth while at the same time nurturing the dynamic potential of the future. This is just another way of saying that life is made up of both old and new.”
George M. Notter Jr.
Roof Patio
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