Fieldhouse Without a Field

3rd Year BArch, Professor Wetzel, Fall 2023

Softwares: Rhino, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop

Located in Brighton Park, Chicago is the birthplace of a fieldhouse, a communal indoor facility that keeps the amenities of public parks active and accessible through all seasons. Public parks are known to support the well-being of city dwellers, so a fieldhouse has become a key solution to maintaining the benefits of parks during the harsh season of Chicago. Additionally, because many users are teens and children in school, this fieldhouse integrates the sustainable practice of recycling paper. Users can enjoy the various sports activities and recycle excess paper they’ve accumulated.

During the design of this project, I recycled all extra prints and paper I used during the semester and made my own paper. I used my recycled paper in the making of the models.

Site Analysis

Section Concept

Plan Concept Diagrams

In order to successfully integrate the various community spaces, the paper-making studio is on the first floor, directly below the basketball gym. This creates a unique relationship with the spaces and allows sufficient sunlight to penetrate core of the building.

Site Plan

Architectural cross-section illustration of a multi-purpose building, featuring a gymnasium with basketball court, dance studio, and classroom spaces with people depicted in various activities.

West Section Perspective

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Architectural illustration of Brighton Park area with trees, buildings, and people walking. The largest building is labeled "Brighton Park." Minimalist background with clouds and birds.

North Elevation

Architectural illustration of a city street with houses, trees, and a modern building. People are walking, and birds are flying above. The sky is cloudy.

South Elevation

Interior Section Perspective

Paper-Making Studio Diagram

Architectural illustration of a modern interior space with people inside, featuring a two-level area, staircase, and large windows.

Architectural model of a large open interior space with miniature furniture and figures. The model is constructed with wooden framework and features tables, chairs, and abstract human figures.