we-designs.org + XP& architecture: (RE)configured-assemblage

'(RE)configured-assemblage' by we-designs.org located in long beach, california, united states
images courtesy of we-designs.org


new york based practice we-designs.org and los angeles based XP& architecture collaborated to design
the '(RE)configured-assemblage' proposal, an infrastructural construct which links multiple districts of long beach, california.
fabricated from sections of locally sourced shipping containers, the interlocking arrangement generates open courtyards and
mediating spaces to foster communal relationships and interaction within the urban landscape. four stories of program will
provide art galleries, lofts, shops, cafes and an education center to revitalize the long beach boulevard and broadway area.



shifting containers


the shifting profile of the fragmented containers is conceptually derived from the nearby bustling port. voids generated by the dynamic
facade creates balconies which overlook the gathering nodes. a double skin of o-shaped perforations and louvers encompass the structure to reduce
solar gain and easily ventilate excessive heat while passively lighting the interior. the green roof in conjunction with recycled grey and
brown water collection efficiently hydrates the vegetation on site. benches, planters and street lighting extend the metal appearance into the immediate
surroundings guiding visitors towards the new development.



open courtyard



o-ring facade detail



site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level  1



floor plan / level 2



floor plan / level 3





roof plan



section



elevation



elevation



energy diagram



diagram of container sizes



diagram of planter and seating containers


project info:


project name: (RE)configured-assemblage
collaboration: we-designs.org, xp& architecture
project leads: judith mussel and wendy w fok
design architect: wendy w fok
project architect: judith mussel
design team: ben vongvanij, barnett chaunault, rolando lopez
cost estimator: jenny chow / judith mussel
technical / environmental consultant: judith mussel, leed ap / jenny chow, leed ap
location: long beach, california, united states
current phase: design complete
cost: 5625 usd (estimated)
size: 10,500 sq. ft
project type: mixed-use public space/gathering space
leed accreditation: platinum
beneficiaries: residents, young families, children, artists, creative personalities, visitors, and the construction industry who are interested in leed platinum and sustainable adaptive built innovative design collaborations within the city of long beach for the site at broadway and long beach blvd, the port within the area, and los angeles vicinity.
number of beneficiaries: 9,862,049