Phase 2: Marco Polo (Emily & Rebeca)

Marco Polo Location: Hamburg, Germany Architect: Behnisch Architekten Date Designed: 2007 - 2010 Date Completed: 2010 Volume: 1,440,000 cubic ft Height: 55 m Size of Residential Units: between 60 sq m and 340 sq m Number of Residential Units: 58 Description: "The Marco Polo Tower is a holistic ecological building concept. There are 17 above … Continue reading Phase 2: Marco Polo (Emily & Rebeca)

Phase 0: Trevor Dineen

I am from New York, more specifically Long Island. When I was applying for architecture school, I thought architecture was just designing buildings. The more I study, I realize we are constantly interacting with architecture in every moment we live. I find it fascinating that architects can shape the way people feel and interact with … Continue reading Phase 0: Trevor Dineen

DIAGRAMS part 1

Overview This post is meant as a (re)introduction to some of the diagramming techniques introduced last year. We'll tailor this to the first project but also use it as a base for continuing to explore diagrams as we progress through this semester's projects. DIAGRAM. NOUN. A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of … Continue reading DIAGRAMS part 1