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Craft Components Concept

Institutional

Model photo of the hinge point between the helipads and the roof botanical garden of the GBN Ministry of Parks

Model photo of the hinge point between the helipads and the roof botanical garden of the GBN Ministry of Parks

Model photo of the hinge point between the helipads and the roof botanical garden of the GBN Ministry of Parks

Model photo of the hinge point between the helipads and the roof botanical garden of the GBN Ministry of Parks

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Perspective of the informal performance stage positioned between the open space of the radio station and YELE studio

Initial concept sketch for distributing the various studio and theatre programs of the DM performance center

Initial concept sketch for distributing the various studio and theatre programs of the DM performance center

Initial concept sketch for distributing the various studio and theatre programs of the DM performance center

Initial concept sketch for distributing the various studio and theatre programs of the DM performance center

Perspective of the DM performance massing attached to the Queensboro bridge viewed from above the street intersection

Perspective of the DM performance massing attached to the Queensboro bridge viewed from above the street intersection

Perspective of the DM performance massing attached to the Queensboro bridge viewed from above the street intersection

Perspective of the DM performance massing attached to the Queensboro bridge viewed from above the street intersection

Concept sketch studying the relationship between the structure, the gallery, and the external path of the RACA addition

Concept sketch studying the relationship between the structure, the gallery, and the external path of the RACA addition

Concept sketch studying the relationship between the structure, the gallery, and the external path of the RACA addition

Concept sketch studying the relationship between the structure, the gallery, and the external path of the RACA addition

Perspective of the main interior gallery space of the RACA addition with layered panels sloping to the desert landscape

Perspective of the main interior gallery space of the RACA addition with layered panels sloping to the desert landscape

Perspective of the main interior gallery space of the RACA addition with layered panels sloping to the desert landscape

Perspective of the main interior gallery space of the RACA addition with layered panels sloping to the desert landscape

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Entry perspective showing the open relationship of the bathroom facilities to the street in Phase 2 of the YELE studio

Entry perspective showing the open relationship of the bathroom facilities to the street in Phase 2 of the YELE studio

Entry perspective showing the open relationship of the bathroom facilities to the street in Phase 2 of the YELE studio

Entry perspective showing the open relationship of the bathroom facilities to the street in Phase 2 of the YELE studio

Massing model showing the relationship between the university buildings with the various nodes on Palm Walk for PEP to use

Massing model showing the relationship between the university buildings with the various nodes on Palm Walk for PEP to use

Massing model showing the relationship between the university buildings with the various nodes on Palm Walk for PEP to use

Massing model showing the relationship between the university buildings with the various nodes on Palm Walk for PEP to use

Perspective of the DM dance center from the street intersection showing the construction merging with the Queensboro Bridge

Perspective of the DM dance center from the street intersection showing the construction merging with the Queensboro Bridge

Perspective of the DM dance center from the street intersection showing the construction merging with the Queensboro Bridge

Perspective of the DM dance center from the street intersection showing the construction merging with the Queensboro Bridge

Simple diagram of the various student-inspired craft details for building the school

Simple diagram of the various student-inspired craft details for building the school

Simple diagram of the various student-inspired craft details for building the school

Simple diagram of the various student-inspired craft details for building the school

Perspective looking at attached visitor path along the top of the RACA gallery for public participation in leaving carvings

Perspective looking at attached visitor path along the top of the RACA gallery for public participation in leaving carvings

Perspective looking at attached visitor path along the top of the RACA gallery for public participation in leaving carvings

Perspective looking at attached visitor path along the top of the RACA gallery for public participation in leaving carvings

Combined perspective looking down from the PEP shade canopy and a series of variable use diagrams for canopy changes

Combined perspective looking down from the PEP shade canopy and a series of variable use diagrams for canopy changes

Combined perspective looking down from the PEP shade canopy and a series of variable use diagrams for canopy changes

Combined perspective looking down from the PEP shade canopy and a series of variable use diagrams for canopy changes

Nighttime perspective showing the final phase construction of the YELE music studios lighting up the open public space

Nighttime perspective showing the final phase construction of the YELE music studios lighting up the open public space

Nighttime perspective showing the final phase construction of the YELE music studios lighting up the open public space

Nighttime perspective showing the final phase construction of the YELE music studios lighting up the open public space

Model of the DM performance center highlighting the free public path for stealing glimpses into the performance halls

Model of the DM performance center highlighting the free public path for stealing glimpses into the performance halls

Model of the DM performance center highlighting the free public path for stealing glimpses into the performance halls

Model of the DM performance center highlighting the free public path for stealing glimpses into the performance halls

Chart showing the relationship of demand and population of Forest Elephants requiring protecting by the GBN Ministry of Parks

Chart showing the relationship of demand and population of Forest Elephants requiring protecting by the GBN Ministry of Parks

Chart showing the relationship of demand and population of Forest Elephants requiring protecting by the GBN Ministry of Parks

Chart showing the relationship of demand and population of Forest Elephants requiring protecting by the GBN Ministry of Parks

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Section drawing cutting through the road, the DM performance hall, and the Queensboro Bridge

Section drawing cutting through the road, the DM performance hall, and the Queensboro Bridge

Section drawing cutting through the road, the DM performance hall, and the Queensboro Bridge

Section drawing cutting through the road, the DM performance hall, and the Queensboro Bridge

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Hybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS process

Hybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS process

Hybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS process

Hybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS process

Nighttime perspective showing the density and visual connections between UI study/housing towers with each other

Nighttime perspective showing the density and visual connections between UI study/housing towers with each other

Nighttime perspective showing the density and visual connections between UI study/housing towers with each other

Nighttime perspective showing the density and visual connections between UI study/housing towers with each other

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Diagram animation of the various required components of the new GBN Ministry of Parks headquarters within the triangle form

Diagram animation of the various required components of the new GBN Ministry of Parks headquarters within the triangle form

Diagram animation of the various required components of the new GBN Ministry of Parks headquarters within the triangle form

Diagram animation of the various required components of the new GBN Ministry of Parks headquarters within the triangle form

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

Model showing the GBN located at the intersection of the highway, park, and neighborhood reacting to each force

Model showing the GBN located at the intersection of the highway, park, and neighborhood reacting to each force

Model showing the GBN located at the intersection of the highway, park, and neighborhood reacting to each force

Model showing the GBN located at the intersection of the highway, park, and neighborhood reacting to each force

Perspective collage looking through the porous shelter of the UI library building through to the Venetian lagoon

Perspective collage looking through the porous shelter of the UI library building through to the Venetian lagoon

Perspective collage looking through the porous shelter of the UI library building through to the Venetian lagoon

Perspective collage looking through the porous shelter of the UI library building through to the Venetian lagoon

Animation comparing the importance of linking the National Parks with ecotourism to preserve parks

Animation comparing the importance of linking the National Parks with ecotourism to preserve parks

Animation comparing the importance of linking the National Parks with ecotourism to preserve parks

Animation comparing the importance of linking the National Parks with ecotourism to preserve parks

Animation of the various layers of structural logics and visitor paths through the new RACA gallery and studio addition

Animation of the various layers of structural logics and visitor paths through the new RACA gallery and studio addition

Animation of the various layers of structural logics and visitor paths through the new RACA gallery and studio addition

Animation of the various layers of structural logics and visitor paths through the new RACA gallery and studio addition

Exploded diagram of the RACA gallery showing the lower gallery spaces, the viewing deck, and the upper cladding system

Exploded diagram of the RACA gallery showing the lower gallery spaces, the viewing deck, and the upper cladding system

Exploded diagram of the RACA gallery showing the lower gallery spaces, the viewing deck, and the upper cladding system

Exploded diagram of the RACA gallery showing the lower gallery spaces, the viewing deck, and the upper cladding system

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

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