Final Phase: Lilibeth Arreola

The idea for my module came from the initial site research we were assigned in early October. I was given in between 32nd and 31st streets, Normal Avenue. I noticed a huge contrast in the newer and older homes and tried to maintain this as my concept for the rest of the project. This led … Continue reading Final Phase: Lilibeth Arreola

Environment Pt 1

What is the relationship of your ground level to surrounding grade? I would like my ground floor to be leveled to the surrounding site. What are your exterior materials? For my main materials I will be using stucco, glass, and possible wood paneling. Window and door openings: what, where, how big list? I have three … Continue reading Environment Pt 1

Phase 5.1: Case Study (R House)

Material: A significant attribute of the R House is its corrugated aluminum siding . Mentioned in reading, it was to contrast winter days in Syracuse, New York, and help with reflecting light. Passive House Standards: The R House followed the German Passive House standards, and resulted in a 70% less energy consumption compared to the … Continue reading Phase 5.1: Case Study (R House)

Phase 4; Documentation; Lilibeth Arreola

At the beginning of my review I informed the reviewers about the context of my site; New vs Old homes, and how the idea of contrast became my overall concept. From the collage to model, to then single module, I always kept this in mind and wanted it to be what I strictly stuck to. … Continue reading Phase 4; Documentation; Lilibeth Arreola

Documentation Phase 3; Lilibeth Arreola

I had Normal Ave, in between 32nd and 33rd St. What I noticed the most when walking down the street was the difference in between the old and new homes. The old houses were usually one story and one could see the materials deteriorating. Meanwhile, the new houses on the street had multiple stories and … Continue reading Documentation Phase 3; Lilibeth Arreola

Phase 2 Documentation: Lilibeth Arreola

The primary principle of our pavilion is a relief from one's exercise along the bike path running through north to south Chicago. Placing it along the coast with a specific orientation will also help block any wind that may be present due to the lake. Our designed focused on one module that could be replicated … Continue reading Phase 2 Documentation: Lilibeth Arreola

Phase 1: Lilibeth Arreola

I chose these two images because I believe they capture the two important spaces in our pavilion, the interior and exterior. I slightly blurred the background in both pictures to further emphasize the model and keep the context of an urban area.