Author: rmuniz3

Zaha Hadid Architects

The building consists of three curved towers that are connected through circular elevated paths. These elevated spaces allow for different levels of circulation as people can move under them to enter a main plaza in the building.   The building's form is influenced by the river next to it and the movement of water.   … Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects

Phase : Ruth Muniz

Commuter Preferences “Population of Uptown, Chicago, Illinois (Neighborhood).” The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas, statisticalatlas.com/neighborhood/Illinois/Chicago/Uptown/Population. Description: This diagram explains the most common form of transportation that Uptown residents use to get to work. As seen in the diagram, majority of the population uses transit to get to work. A large portion … Continue reading Phase : Ruth Muniz

Phase 5.1 Ruth Muniz

Populations and Programs Populations: Young Professionals In Uptown, people between the ages 25-35 make up most of the population which can be understood by the "Population by Gender" diagram from Phase 4. Majority of the population has also attended college and received a bachelor's and/or master's degree. Most of the Uptown residents also do not … Continue reading Phase 5.1 Ruth Muniz

Phase 3: Ruth Muniz

Overlap: This model is organic and natural. The main idea is that eggshells never break in the same manner so the spaces that are created with them always vary. Some of the eggshells create spaces of their own which are more public. However, when the eggshells overlap, more private spaces are created as well as … Continue reading Phase 3: Ruth Muniz

Case Study Studied: Ruth Muniz

Overlap: The building has balconies that rotate on each floor. They overlap each other so that each unit has the best views and best direct sunlight. The rotation and overlapping creates less privacy since the residents can view onto others' balconies. Intersect: All of the apartments have a balcony. However, in many balconies, the private … Continue reading Case Study Studied: Ruth Muniz

Phase 2: Habitat 67 Documentation (Ruth & Nataliya)

Habitat 67 Architect: Moshe Safdie Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Designed: 1961 Date Completed: 1967 Client/Owner: Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition Size: 238,000 sq ft ( One- bedroom dwelling: 600 sq ft) (Four-bedroom house: 1,800 sq ft) (Module: 17 1/2' x 38 1/2' x 10 1/2') Number of Residential Units: 158 Description: Habitat 67 is made … Continue reading Phase 2: Habitat 67 Documentation (Ruth & Nataliya)