PRECEDENTS – Assignment 2

From Architectural Precedents to Parti Sketches SKETCHES DUE: Wednesday 3/25 at 2:00 Give everything that's happened it seems like ages ago that you were researching projects by well-known architects and trying to distill some of their main ideas into sketches. but I finally revisited your blog posts from before break and updated them to stick … Continue reading PRECEDENTS – Assignment 2

BLACKBOARD – Intro

Getting Ready for online learning We'll primarily be using Blackboard (Ultra) Collaborate for studio sessions. The first session will start with an intro to the interface before we get to actual studio stuff, but I'd like you to at least find the interface and make sure you'll be able to access on Monday. If you're … Continue reading BLACKBOARD – Intro

SHOP

American Copper buildings This diagram demonstrates how the buildings form is created; the building starts as two towers thats shift in and there is a sky bridge that connects both structures. U.S. Embassy Offices in Bangkok This diagram demonstrates how the buildings form is created; the building starts as a box that has certain sections … Continue reading SHOP

BIG ARCHITECTS

Heights The heights has an interesting concept of floors at different angles which help to create outdoor shared spaces. Lego The stacking up of blocks is a great way to create shared spaces. Mountain Dwellings The sloping structure helps each dwelling to get proper sunlight.

Snohetta

Red: Indoor Green: Outdoor

Studio Gang Diagrams

Writer's Theatre Two solid masses create room for the theatre while the "lantern", the very light filled translucent box wrapped with a skin, serves at the entrance space and the writers space, since this space needs more light and the theaters need less light. Mission Rock Tower The facade of this building seems to be … Continue reading Studio Gang Diagrams

Phase 5 Documentation

Phase 5: Document

Alejandro Aravena

Taking 2 towers, this Siamese design merges them into one standing structure while having the 2 separate towers bow out away from the center. The center moment forces the user to walk around and experience the area, while letting lots of natural light into the space. This facade morphs and changes what began as a … Continue reading Alejandro Aravena

Kengo Kuma

Overlapping and intersecting rooms with clear story windows to allow for views and sunlight. Stairs on both sides of the building to allow for people to access and use the roof. A square shaped building but the lower levels are extended to create large balcony areas. Exterior walk ways that show the … Continue reading Kengo Kuma