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Youthbuild Providence Sustainability Learning Center Design, Renee Bilodeau, Jake Bochese, Boris Dafov, Matt Diack, Alison Divenere, Jessica Gross, Andrea Krefsky, Phil Lane, Kelly Papa, Colin Pottbecker, Dominic Skrajewski, Roseann Evans, Arnold Robinson
Youthbuild Providence Sustainability Learning Center Design, Renee Bilodeau, Jake Bochese, Boris Dafov, Matt Diack, Alison Divenere, Jessica Gross, Andrea Krefsky, Phil Lane, Kelly Papa, Colin Pottbecker, Dominic Skrajewski, Roseann Evans, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
Renee integrated coarse stucco and horizontal
corrugated metal in white and black as a pattern
signifying the major spaces. Over the entry and
in the main construction space, she played with
pattern in the curtain walls by replacing some
glass panels with metal panels that are orange, the
YouthBuild school color. The orange color is very
prominent in the main entry and the construction
facility, emphasizing the importance of construction
to the YouthBuild philosophy.
Quinta-Gamelin Community Center: Architectural Design, Caileigh Bailley-Ricci, Joseph Cardella, Nicholas Musilli, Thib Alqahtani, Rebecca Rokicki, David Vales, Jason Waisnor, Matt Eckel, Ron Lucia, Ben Lane, Amged Mourad, Waleed Altrukuni, Xiqiao Liu, Charles Woods, Patrick Flattery, Antonia Papadopoulos, Kenneth Post, Patricia Reccoppa, Lauren Bombara, Ruddy Lopez, Steven Pulver, Lisa Fasciglione, Tim Pranaitis, James Kohnke, Christian Hollendonner, Shawn Johnson, Pedro Hernandez, Nathaniel Schutez, John Gaughan, Oliver Ames, Colby Karambelas, Jaret Moskal, Matthew Silva, Anthony Cassciotta, Michael Laurencelle, Brandon Dasilva, Gary Graham, Arnold Robinson, Gokhan Celik
Quinta-Gamelin Community Center: Architectural Design, Caileigh Bailley-Ricci, Joseph Cardella, Nicholas Musilli, Thib Alqahtani, Rebecca Rokicki, David Vales, Jason Waisnor, Matt Eckel, Ron Lucia, Ben Lane, Amged Mourad, Waleed Altrukuni, Xiqiao Liu, Charles Woods, Patrick Flattery, Antonia Papadopoulos, Kenneth Post, Patricia Reccoppa, Lauren Bombara, Ruddy Lopez, Steven Pulver, Lisa Fasciglione, Tim Pranaitis, James Kohnke, Christian Hollendonner, Shawn Johnson, Pedro Hernandez, Nathaniel Schutez, John Gaughan, Oliver Ames, Colby Karambelas, Jaret Moskal, Matthew Silva, Anthony Cassciotta, Michael Laurencelle, Brandon Dasilva, Gary Graham, Arnold Robinson, Gokhan Celik
Architecture and Urban Design
The new facility will add meeting space for many of community organizations and sport leagues as well as people interested in renting the gymnasium and meeting rooms. Last year our community center gymnasium was given out 192 times on an average of two hours each, our meeting room was given out 68 times. Similar towns rent these facilities at approximately $15.00 an hour.
Trinity Restoration Inc. Theater Design, Arnold Robinson
Trinity Restoration Inc. Theater Design, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
Problems: (1) Sound travels very quick around the curve of the wall creating a disproportional amount of sound on the opposite ends of the arc. (2) Sounds that start in front of the curve gets reflected back to a focal point. The location of that focal point moves depending on where the sound is located. As a result, loud refocused echoes are created at the focal point. When heard, the sounds seem to come from a mysterious place. The effects of the curved walls are extremely strong and need to be addressed. One common mistake is over applying absorptive material …
Sophia Academy Roof Garden, Ryan Bonassar, Paul Clark, Robert Clarke, Lisa Fasciglione, April Gaddis, Heather Gillock, Cassidhe Griffiths, Leslie Hulbert, Aexandra Reilly, Chelsea Weibust, Ginna Johnson, Ellen Hasset, Meghan Spratt, Arnold Robinson
Sophia Academy Roof Garden, Ryan Bonassar, Paul Clark, Robert Clarke, Lisa Fasciglione, April Gaddis, Heather Gillock, Cassidhe Griffiths, Leslie Hulbert, Aexandra Reilly, Chelsea Weibust, Ginna Johnson, Ellen Hasset, Meghan Spratt, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
Concept: The Bay
Taking inspiration from the water around Rhode Island, washed wood decking appears as water with the surrounding plants as the shore. Includes pergola, gathering spaces and vegetable garden.
Meeting Street Needs Assessment And Space Planning, Jacob Cutillo, Sarah Finch, Vincent Lemma, Nicholas Musilli, Alexandra Whipple, Matthew Eckel, Christopher Winkler, Kristin Belmore, Andrew Tamblyn, Bob Miklos, Sam Catchelor, Kelly Ard, Arnold Robinson
Meeting Street Needs Assessment And Space Planning, Jacob Cutillo, Sarah Finch, Vincent Lemma, Nicholas Musilli, Alexandra Whipple, Matthew Eckel, Christopher Winkler, Kristin Belmore, Andrew Tamblyn, Bob Miklos, Sam Catchelor, Kelly Ard, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
A community space is a multigenerational gathering place in which a variety of activities, programs and services are offered for the benefit of the public. This space should be a pillar of the community. Just like in a family unit, a community that overcomes hard times, controversial issues and challenging obstacles together will grow closer.
In areas that are facing poor education, low income and a general decomposition of core values, a community center that encompasses resources for family, education, guidance, arts and entertainment, and technology can act as the catalyst for overall community improvement and a new cycle of …
Revitalizing Woonsocket: A Main St. Implementation Plan, Nina Caruso, Alison Fredericks, Caitlin Merritt, Shannon Pitt, Kathleen Wilson, Arnold Robinson
Revitalizing Woonsocket: A Main St. Implementation Plan, Nina Caruso, Alison Fredericks, Caitlin Merritt, Shannon Pitt, Kathleen Wilson, Arnold Robinson
Historic Preservation
GuideStar, an online service that provides information on nonprofit organizations in the United States, was used to identify all the nonprofit organizations in downtown Woonsocket, as well as who the executive directors are and the names of people on the board of directors. Internet research was also utilized to access the websites where the students could gather contact information. The names and contact information that were collected were listed in the reference document. The list, to the students’ best abilities, is a comprehensive cross sections of business owners, non-profit leaders, and political leaders.
Maggie Meets Gloria, Christian Hollendonner, Julia Libby, Sarah Volkman, Lexie Whipple, Gary Graham, Arnold Robinson
Maggie Meets Gloria, Christian Hollendonner, Julia Libby, Sarah Volkman, Lexie Whipple, Gary Graham, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
Two overlapping vesica shapes are apparent in the building composition—one creating the building enclosure, the other forming an enclosing fence to a garden space adjacent the building. This overlapping of two vesica shapes is metaphorically representative of the metaphase of cell subdivision where two cells emerge from one. The second vesica shape begins within the heart of the building enclosure and emerges to create an enclosing wall to the first of the surrounding ‘garden’ spaces.
Adams Memorial Library Children's Room, Cameron Chafee, Leaha Bovine, Karin Hirose, Shawn Johnson, James Meiklejohn, Rebecca Sargent, Robert Miklos, Sam Batchelor, Kelly Ard, Lindsey Guastafeste, Jake Wheeler, Arnold Robinson
Adams Memorial Library Children's Room, Cameron Chafee, Leaha Bovine, Karin Hirose, Shawn Johnson, James Meiklejohn, Rebecca Sargent, Robert Miklos, Sam Batchelor, Kelly Ard, Lindsey Guastafeste, Jake Wheeler, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
The library spaces that were deemed most successful by the education students were those completed by the Robin Hood Foundation, which frequently rehabilitates underutilized spaces in inner-city schools to insert interactive, colorful and children-friendly library and learning spaces. Some shared suggestions to ensure such children- friendly accessibility were low bookshelves with book covers facing outwards, engaging and lively color schemes and comfortable furnishings.
Redesigning The Warren Animal Shelter, Bandar Alotaibi, Nicholas Baldasarre, Sean Barrett, Jacqueline Brauer, Perry Cry, Erin D'Allesandro, Joseph D'Oria, Jason Doughty, Alison Fredericks, Samantha Howard, Anthony Izzo, Matthem Jesi, Jozef Karpiel, Daniel L'Esperance, Robin Sharp, Emily Sperini, Gary Graham, Frederick Gould, Arnold Robinson
Redesigning The Warren Animal Shelter, Bandar Alotaibi, Nicholas Baldasarre, Sean Barrett, Jacqueline Brauer, Perry Cry, Erin D'Allesandro, Joseph D'Oria, Jason Doughty, Alison Fredericks, Samantha Howard, Anthony Izzo, Matthem Jesi, Jozef Karpiel, Daniel L'Esperance, Robin Sharp, Emily Sperini, Gary Graham, Frederick Gould, Arnold Robinson
Architecture and Urban Design
The new shelter should incorporate improved natural lighting and ventilation, adequate space for laundry facilities and more space for the animals' living and bathing needs. The design should consider how to prevent dogs from barking and disturbing one another while in the kennels. Increased storage is necessary for the animal shelter to contain the food and living amenities for the incoming animals.
Longley Building: Reuse And Rehabilitation Feasibility Report, Elizabeth Deblock, Alexander Leblanc, Carolyn Reid, Kathleen Wilson, Arnold Robinson, Philip Marshal, Robert Dermody
Longley Building: Reuse And Rehabilitation Feasibility Report, Elizabeth Deblock, Alexander Leblanc, Carolyn Reid, Kathleen Wilson, Arnold Robinson, Philip Marshal, Robert Dermody
Historic Preservation
The southern, eastern, and northern façades (the principal façades) have a great amount of decorative masonry including granite, slate coursing, brownstone coursing, and brick veneer (Photo 2). All of these materials are in good condition, except for the brownstone, which is deteriorating in areas that are connected to a wrought iron balustrade. The surface of the brownstone is face-beded, and the corrosion of the iron in contact with the stone has caused oxide jacking. All of the masonry has environmental staining.
Washington Park Main Street Plan, Benjamin Bergenholtz, Derek Dandurand, Valerie Fram, Tracy Jonsson, Kimberly Lindner, Carolyn Reid, D.J. Sevigny, Alexandra Skerry, Timothy Guimond, Brooke Kourafas, Elise Murphy, Matt Berry, Erik Butler, Kayla Nerone, Arnold Robinson, Jeremy Wells, Julie Coon, Joel Cooper
Washington Park Main Street Plan, Benjamin Bergenholtz, Derek Dandurand, Valerie Fram, Tracy Jonsson, Kimberly Lindner, Carolyn Reid, D.J. Sevigny, Alexandra Skerry, Timothy Guimond, Brooke Kourafas, Elise Murphy, Matt Berry, Erik Butler, Kayla Nerone, Arnold Robinson, Jeremy Wells, Julie Coon, Joel Cooper
Historic Preservation
There is an immense variety of privately owned businesses. They will be stakeholders because their businesses are located there, but they will also be assets in themselves in drawing people to the area. There is basically everything anyone could possible want or need in this area. There are two gas stations, a Family Dollar, a liquor store, a few sit down restaurants, numerous places where one can get a quick bite to eat, a frame shop, a clothing store, a pawn shop, a store with fresh produce (which is hard to find in urban areas), a store that sells sports …
Walley School Community Arts Center Feasibility Study, Bob Miklos,Kelly Ard, Scott Slarsky, Arnold Robinson, Hank Kniskern, John Mcquilken, Robert Rambo
Walley School Community Arts Center Feasibility Study, Bob Miklos,Kelly Ard, Scott Slarsky, Arnold Robinson, Hank Kniskern, John Mcquilken, Robert Rambo
Architecture and Urban Design
The Walley School community arts center initiative began in the fall
of 2011 as a joint project between the Town of Bristol and Roger
Williams University’s School of Architecture. Shortly thereafter, the
Gabelli School of Business was asked to development a business case
for the project. Four students in the course “Management 439: Business
Planning” took on the Walley School as their team project for
the semester. The business case study was developed in conjunction
with the Town of Bristol, the initiative’s steering committee, Roger
Williams University’s Community Partnerships Center, the School
of Architecture and the School of Construction Management. …