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The Richard J. Heckmann International Center
Year 2006 | UCR Coachella Valley Campus
The design of The Richard J. Heckmann International Center for Entrepreneurial Management celebrates the concept of entrepreneurship as opportunity recognition, transforming the environmental context by creatively utilizing internal and external forces. The Coachella Valley’s desert environment provides that opportunity in the harsh presence of its natural elements: the textured surface of the earth, the poignant impact of the sun, the precious value of the water, the demanding movement of the wind.
The Heckmann Center houses in 56,000 sq. ft. of building academic activities, a Lecture/Recital Hall, and a Meeting/Flex Center Facility with a 180-seat cafeteria (plus outdoor seating).
The architecture of the complex subtly articulates the relationship between the natural elements of the Coachella Valley, from the location of each functional component to the selection of design strategies.
The building’s orientation, fenestration and insulation deal with the sun’s presence creating energy efficient spaces and celebrating the pristine natural light of the desert.
The design of The Richard J. Heckmann International Center for Entrepreneurial Management celebrates the concept of entrepreneurship as opportunity recognition, transforming the environmental context by creatively utilizing internal and external forces. The Coachella Valley’s desert environment provides that opportunity in the harsh presence of its natural elements: the textured surface of the earth, the poignant impact of the sun, the precious value of the water, the demanding movement of the wind.
The Heckmann Center houses in 56,000 sq. ft. of building academic activities, a Lecture/Recital Hall, and a Meeting/Flex Center Facility with a 180-seat cafeteria (plus outdoor seating).
The architecture of the complex subtly articulates the relationship between the natural elements of the Coachella Valley, from the location of each functional component to the selection of design strategies.
The building’s orientation, fenestration and insulation deal with the sun’s presence creating energy efficient spaces and celebrating the pristine natural light of the desert.
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Year 2015 | Arcadia, California
Arroyo Pacific Academy is committed to housing its educational facility in a campus-like environment. The facilities will be allocated in two existing buildings located in Santa Anita Ave. and Rolyn Place plus the construction of a new wing designed as the Campus Gateway from Santa Anita Ave. The construction of the elevated new wings of classrooms and administrative offices, while operating as a Campus Gateway allows as well to celebrate the pedestrian quality of Santa Anita Avenue and its connection with the new Gold line Station. See direct pedestrian access from Santa Anita Ave.’s Sidewalk.
The elevated new wings have been proposed to be built fully landscaped under the buildings, responding to the city green buffer set back requirements.
Arroyo Pacific Academy is committed to housing its educational facility in a campus-like environment. The facilities will be allocated in two existing buildings located in Santa Anita Ave. and Rolyn Place plus the construction of a new wing designed as the Campus Gateway from Santa Anita Ave. The construction of the elevated new wings of classrooms and administrative offices, while operating as a Campus Gateway allows as well to celebrate the pedestrian quality of Santa Anita Avenue and its connection with the new Gold line Station. See direct pedestrian access from Santa Anita Ave.’s Sidewalk.
The elevated new wings have been proposed to be built fully landscaped under the buildings, responding to the city green buffer set back requirements.
CTTI - Cal Poly Pomona
Year 2006 | Pomona, California
The goal of the the Center for Training, Technology & Incubation Extended University is to attract students coming from a diverse population in terms of age, flexible schedules ,and future orientation.
The building is located at the fringes of the University campus along Temple Avenue, a major urban thoroughfare connecting the cities of Covina and Pomona.
The complex design addresses several distinct uses, most of them acting as liassons between academic and community activities. The presence of a popular café and its connection with an adjacent US Postal Service are celebrations a large community open space, designed as central courtyard, where all the academic and community uses conveyed and interact.
The goal of the the Center for Training, Technology & Incubation Extended University is to attract students coming from a diverse population in terms of age, flexible schedules ,and future orientation.
The building is located at the fringes of the University campus along Temple Avenue, a major urban thoroughfare connecting the cities of Covina and Pomona.
The complex design addresses several distinct uses, most of them acting as liassons between academic and community activities. The presence of a popular café and its connection with an adjacent US Postal Service are celebrations a large community open space, designed as central courtyard, where all the academic and community uses conveyed and interact.
Tian Fu College
Year 2008 | Chengdu, China
Tian Fu College Southwest University of Educational Facility in Science Park is a project consists of two innovative buildings: a twenty-floor skewed tower with an oval theater on the ground level and a ten-floor curvy building with a weaving “Veil” rising from the street and dropping down to the other side. The buildings are connected by a bridge which consists of classrooms, offices, and lounges. It acts as a gate for the public entering from the street, promoting interaction among inhabitants and newcomers.
By utilizing the corner lot, the buildings are shifted to the perimeter to provide a landscaping buffer along the pedestrian sidewalk and a heightened aesthetic, surrounding a large richly landscaped courtyard with an amphitheater for casual social interaction, establishing a characteristic that is complementary to the current unconventional urban demographic.
The taller tower is situated along the street with its main lobby opened to the street intersection. The building exterior is comprised of two layers: an outer metal screen offset from a layer of glass to reduce heat radiation during the summer, while allowing the natural ventilation and insulation during the winter.
The curvy building will house modular student dormitory units, designed to allow the client to reconfigure the space with ease. The“Veil” weaves over the building to let diffused light through its lattice-like cover, mitigating heat island effect and providing a barrier between outdoor recreational areas and balconies facing the busy street.
Tian Fu College Southwest University of Educational Facility in Science Park is a project consists of two innovative buildings: a twenty-floor skewed tower with an oval theater on the ground level and a ten-floor curvy building with a weaving “Veil” rising from the street and dropping down to the other side. The buildings are connected by a bridge which consists of classrooms, offices, and lounges. It acts as a gate for the public entering from the street, promoting interaction among inhabitants and newcomers.
By utilizing the corner lot, the buildings are shifted to the perimeter to provide a landscaping buffer along the pedestrian sidewalk and a heightened aesthetic, surrounding a large richly landscaped courtyard with an amphitheater for casual social interaction, establishing a characteristic that is complementary to the current unconventional urban demographic.
The taller tower is situated along the street with its main lobby opened to the street intersection. The building exterior is comprised of two layers: an outer metal screen offset from a layer of glass to reduce heat radiation during the summer, while allowing the natural ventilation and insulation during the winter.
The curvy building will house modular student dormitory units, designed to allow the client to reconfigure the space with ease. The“Veil” weaves over the building to let diffused light through its lattice-like cover, mitigating heat island effect and providing a barrier between outdoor recreational areas and balconies facing the busy street.
Dar AL Uloom Nadwa Center
Year 2014 | San Bernandino, California
Dar-Al-Uloom Al-Islamiyah of America was fouonded and incorporated as an educational and a religious, nonprofit Islamic Institution in the state of California in June 1987. Dar-Al-Uloom started its operations in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California in March 1988 primarily with arrangements for an educaitonal program for children.
The mission of the clinic is to provide free, quality, patient-focused healthcare to all, irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, or gender and regardless of ability to pay - with the goal of improving the health status of the community it serves.
Dar-Al-Uloom Al-Islamiyah of America was fouonded and incorporated as an educational and a religious, nonprofit Islamic Institution in the state of California in June 1987. Dar-Al-Uloom started its operations in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California in March 1988 primarily with arrangements for an educaitonal program for children.
The mission of the clinic is to provide free, quality, patient-focused healthcare to all, irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, or gender and regardless of ability to pay - with the goal of improving the health status of the community it serves.
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