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 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

Phase 0: Rebeca Aro

I am from Boston, Massachusetts. I was determined to become an architect since I was 8 years old. I always loved design, and architecture is a way that people interact with design in their daily lives. I want to be able to create spaces that inspire people, make people think, and also help improve overall … Continue reading Phase 0: Rebeca Aro