ARC 520E INTERMEDIATE DESIGN STUDIO II: ENVIRONMENTAL Spring 2019 

 
 
Assignment #3: Main project (9 weeks) 
65% of final grade 
Students will work individually 
 

 
 
The final project is a mixed-use development focused on reducing the heat island effect by using technologies 
studied during the semester and utilized in previous assignments. Students will be graded based on their ability to 
incorporate the concepts studied on P1: Site analysis and recordings, code research, the project integration with the 
site and Shoal Creek, the relationship with the adjacent buildings and different scales in the skyline, building 
program solution, maximize FAR, as well as the application of green design strategies. 
 
Project type: Mixed-Use Building. Micro Units, Co-working & Cafe  
Site: 605 West 4th St. Austin, TX 78701 
Area: 17,664 SF 
Zoning: DMU 
Max. Height: 120’ 
Max. Building Coverage: 100% 
Max. Impervious Coverage: 100% 
FAR: 5:1 
 
Program: Micro Units, Co-working & Restaurant  
 
● Micro-Units - Min. 150 Units 
○ Average Size per Unit: 250-350 SF. Fully Furnished with Kitchenette 
○ Lobby / Building lounge  
 ○ Terrace or Rooftop outdoor space 
○ Fitness Center 
○ Laundry Room 
○ Business Center 
○ Mail Room 
○ Media lounge 
○ Other 
 
● Building 
○ Fire Pump Room 
○ Fire Comm. Center 
○ Main Electrical Room 
○ Telecomm. Room 
○ Trash/Recycle Dumpster Enclosure. 
 
● Restaurant/Bar - 2,500 SF 
 
● Co-working - 8,000 SF 
○ Reception 
○ Admin. Office 
○ Mail Room 
○ Open Offices 
○ Close Offices 
○ Conference Rooms 
○ Huddle Rooms 
○ Phone Booths  
○ Breakroom 
○ Telecomm./Elect. Room 
○ Restrooms 
○ Janitor Closet 
○ Storage 
 
Requirements: 
 
● Site Analysis & Recordings 
● Code Research 
● One (1) Physical Building Model  
● Complete Set of Drawings:  
○ One (1) Site Plan (1/16”=1’-0”) 
○ Floor Plans (1/8”=1’-0”) 
○ RCP (1/8”=1’-0”) 
○ Roof Plan (1/8”=1’-0”) 
○ Exterior Elevations (1/8”=1’-0”) 
○ Two (2) Building Sections (1/8”=1’-0”) 
○ Two (2) Section Details (1-1 / 2”=1’-0”) 
● Renderings 
● 24x36 Boards showcasing the design & research (No Limit)