Phase 3: Derek Pietrowski

Q-tip For my first design I chose q-tips as my found object. I explored many different concepts for developing this as a space that shelters and condenses a space as you move deeper into the structure. My final concept explored this idea of condensing the space and creating different levels of shelter as you move … Continue reading Phase 3: Derek Pietrowski

Phase 3

As my first material I used straws. I decided to make triangles and overlap one triangle with another by slightly turning the angle of the one above. By turning the triangles, they started creating a stair way going upwards on the outside and downwards on the inside. This allows the people to climb up form … Continue reading Phase 3

Phase 3: Assignment

Creating Shared Spaces DEADLINES: 1/31/20 Friday, bring found objects for in-studio model-making2/3/20 Monday, 2:00pm. Informal Pin-up: min. 2 models and corresponding drawings2/5/20 Wednesday, 2:00pm. Desk Crits: 3 new models and drawings2/7/20 Friday, 2:00pm. Review Closely review the assignment posting and accompanying lecture on the studio site (always do this). Make sure you understand not just … Continue reading Phase 3: Assignment

Phase 2: Review

MIX This concept model shows how the mix is going on in their case study, different kings of color cubes shows how the different functions mix together. Laminate Laminating two private spaces with a public space with a parallel shape shows how the River City deal with the sharing space. Overlap Because the entire building … Continue reading Phase 2: Review

Phase 2: Review Case Study: Concepts

Intersect: The Private and Public areas intersect because of the street. Bundle: The pipes are bundled together to get the form. Blend: The public space blends into the private. Merge: Merges the river and land. Weave: The circulation weaves around the building. Gather: The People gather on top roof of the building. Laminate: The private … Continue reading Phase 2: Review Case Study: Concepts

Phase 2 Review – Case Study Studies

Blend : This building blends the use of public and private space. Having public space within the building also blends what people are using the building. There are the people who reside there, and also people who come to just visit. Intersect : These pre-fabricated units were made so they can be stacked and intersected. … Continue reading Phase 2 Review – Case Study Studies

Phase 2: Via 57 West (Rishi & Shruti)

Via 57 West Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Location: Manhattan, New York City Year Completed: 2016 Client: The Durst Organization Size: 830995 sq.ft. Residential Units: 709 Units (34 floors) Description: VIA 57 West is the name of a residential building designed by the Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The pyramid shaped tower block … Continue reading Phase 2: Via 57 West (Rishi & Shruti)

Phase 2: Assignment

Sharing Case Studies DEADLINES: 1/20/20 Monday, 6:00pm. RESEARCH and ANALYSIS. 1 blog post (per team) see details below1/22/20 Wednesday, 2:00pm. Model proposals, see details below1/29/20 Wednesday, 2:00pm. Review, more detail TBD Closely review the assignment posting and accompanying lecture on the studio site (always do this). Make sure you understand not just for the basic … Continue reading Phase 2: Assignment

Phase 1A: Assignment

Three examples from daily life: SSV Bathroom: challenges boundaries of privacy because anyone from either room can come in while in the "powder room", however it becomes more private in the bathroom. It is also a passage way into other rooms. MSV Lounge: a multi-use shared space that is connected to all the different … Continue reading Phase 1A: Assignment