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Craft Components Concept

Institutional

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

Elevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumes

Elevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumes

Elevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumes

Elevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumes

Long section perspective of the main DM performance hall with studio spaces, lower facilities and upper stage

Long section perspective of the main DM performance hall with studio spaces, lower facilities and upper stage

Long section perspective of the main DM performance hall with studio spaces, lower facilities and upper stage

Long section perspective of the main DM performance hall with studio spaces, lower facilities and upper stage

Plan drawing of the swirling university paths wrapping the fragments of university buildings and housing around UI

Plan drawing of the swirling university paths wrapping the fragments of university buildings and housing around UI

Plan drawing of the swirling university paths wrapping the fragments of university buildings and housing around UI

Plan drawing of the swirling university paths wrapping the fragments of university buildings and housing around UI

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

Perspective view showing playgrounds and blended indoor-outdoor learning

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

Long concept section sketch showing the flexible relationship between the PEP shade canopy with the palm trees and students

Long concept section sketch showing the flexible relationship between the PEP shade canopy with the palm trees and students

Long concept section sketch showing the flexible relationship between the PEP shade canopy with the palm trees and students

Long concept section sketch showing the flexible relationship between the PEP shade canopy with the palm trees and students

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Paired elevation and section drawings of the double roof school structures

Animated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquarters

Animated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquarters

Animated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquarters

Animated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquarters

Perspective of the final phase 3 large YELE recording studio to service a large group of people

Perspective of the final phase 3 large YELE recording studio to service a large group of people

Perspective of the final phase 3 large YELE recording studio to service a large group of people

Perspective of the final phase 3 large YELE recording studio to service a large group of people

Animation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research center

Animation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research center

Animation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research center

Animation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research center

Animated diagram of the various forces concentrating on the GBN Ministry site at the point of collision

Animated diagram of the various forces concentrating on the GBN Ministry site at the point of collision

Animated diagram of the various forces concentrating on the GBN Ministry site at the point of collision

Animated diagram of the various forces concentrating on the GBN Ministry site at the point of collision

Pair of exploded diagrams of the various layers comprising the PEP shade canopy system: the meshes, hydraulics and balls

Pair of exploded diagrams of the various layers comprising the PEP shade canopy system: the meshes, hydraulics and balls

Pair of exploded diagrams of the various layers comprising the PEP shade canopy system: the meshes, hydraulics and balls

Pair of exploded diagrams of the various layers comprising the PEP shade canopy system: the meshes, hydraulics and balls

Series of conceptual massing models organizing performance spaces and public paths connecting the DM project to the bridge

Series of conceptual massing models organizing performance spaces and public paths connecting the DM project to the bridge

Series of conceptual massing models organizing performance spaces and public paths connecting the DM project to the bridge

Series of conceptual massing models organizing performance spaces and public paths connecting the DM project to the bridge

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

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

The arrival platform and orchard welcoming students to the school

Combination of concept icon and perspective of Palm Walk during the day with PEP canopy overhead between the palm trees

Combination of concept icon and perspective of Palm Walk during the day with PEP canopy overhead between the palm trees

Combination of concept icon and perspective of Palm Walk during the day with PEP canopy overhead between the palm trees

Combination of concept icon and perspective of Palm Walk during the day with PEP canopy overhead between the palm trees

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

Study models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the program

Study models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the program

Study models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the program

Study models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the program

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

Series of diagrams explaining the functioning of the school complex

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

Initial concept sketch for the flexible canopy and ball system for the reactive PEP shade idea

Initial concept sketch for the flexible canopy and ball system for the reactive PEP shade idea

Initial concept sketch for the flexible canopy and ball system for the reactive PEP shade idea

Initial concept sketch for the flexible canopy and ball system for the reactive PEP shade idea

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

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

Series of sketch studies of the extended RACA gallery spaces spreading into the landscape from the central wash

Series of sketch studies of the extended RACA gallery spaces spreading into the landscape from the central wash

Series of sketch studies of the extended RACA gallery spaces spreading into the landscape from the central wash

Series of sketch studies of the extended RACA gallery spaces spreading into the landscape from the central wash

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

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

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

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

Drawing showing the various modular components for each of the phases of construction of the YELE studios

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

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

Reading rooms are places where students can find their own space to learn alone or in groups

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