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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

Collage perspective representing a summer morning seeing the UI Poveglia Island across the Venetian lagoon

Collage perspective representing a summer morning seeing the UI Poveglia Island across the Venetian lagoon

Collage perspective representing a summer morning seeing the UI Poveglia Island across the Venetian lagoon

Collage perspective representing a summer morning seeing the UI Poveglia Island across the Venetian lagoon

Perspective of the front entry to the RACA gallery at night showing the upper viewing deck and the structural logic

Perspective of the front entry to the RACA gallery at night showing the upper viewing deck and the structural logic

Perspective of the front entry to the RACA gallery at night showing the upper viewing deck and the structural logic

Perspective of the front entry to the RACA gallery at night showing the upper viewing deck and the structural logic

Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective through the dense vegetation of UI of one of the nine housing and study towers embedded in the landscape

Perspective of the wash between the RACA addition and the petroglyph mound and trail

Perspective of the wash between the RACA addition and the petroglyph mound and trail

Perspective of the wash between the RACA addition and the petroglyph mound and trail

Perspective of the wash between the RACA addition and the petroglyph mound and trail

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

Section perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plaza

Section perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plaza

Section perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plaza

Section perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plaza

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

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

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

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

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

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

Collage concept from one of the possible art studio spaces observing the landscape of UI and the urban quality of the towers

Collage concept from one of the possible art studio spaces observing the landscape of UI and the urban quality of the towers

Collage concept from one of the possible art studio spaces observing the landscape of UI and the urban quality of the towers

Collage concept from one of the possible art studio spaces observing the landscape of UI and the urban quality of the towers

Aerial image of the GBN Mass straddling the highway, the public plaza, and the waterfront beach

Aerial image of the GBN Mass straddling the highway, the public plaza, and the waterfront beach

Aerial image of the GBN Mass straddling the highway, the public plaza, and the waterfront beach

Aerial image of the GBN Mass straddling the highway, the public plaza, and the waterfront beach

Chart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCS

Chart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCS

Chart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCS

Chart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCS

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

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

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

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

Concept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topics

Concept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topics

Concept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topics

Concept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topics

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

Plan and massing drawings of Phase 2 of YELE including the first studio, recording booth, and reception area

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

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

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

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

Pair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCS

Pair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCS

Pair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCS

Pair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCS

Urban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent park

Urban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent park

Urban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent park

Urban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent park

Urban site plan of the GBN Ministry of Parks merging with the functions of each urban force adjacent to the project

Urban site plan of the GBN Ministry of Parks merging with the functions of each urban force adjacent to the project

Urban site plan of the GBN Ministry of Parks merging with the functions of each urban force adjacent to the project

Urban site plan of the GBN Ministry of Parks merging with the functions of each urban force adjacent to the project

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

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

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