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Entrance and public open space of the GBN museum program looking out on large beach boardwalk below

Entrance and public open space of the GBN museum program looking out on large beach boardwalk below

Entrance and public open space of the GBN museum program looking out on large beach boardwalk below

Entrance and public open space of the GBN museum program looking out on large beach boardwalk below

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

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 desert wash landscape with visitor trail in front of the glowing RACA gallery extension at night

Perspective of the desert wash landscape with visitor trail in front of the glowing RACA gallery extension at night

Perspective of the desert wash landscape with visitor trail in front of the glowing RACA gallery extension at night

Perspective of the desert wash landscape with visitor trail in front of the glowing RACA gallery extension at night

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

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

Study model of a floating RACA gallery mass floating above the existing visitor center with a skin made of shifting symbols

Study model of a floating RACA gallery mass floating above the existing visitor center with a skin made of shifting symbols

Study model of a floating RACA gallery mass floating above the existing visitor center with a skin made of shifting symbols

Study model of a floating RACA gallery mass floating above the existing visitor center with a skin made of shifting symbols

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diagram showing the various required programs in the YELE studios: a small and large recording studio and a recording booth

Diagram showing the various required programs in the YELE studios: a small and large recording studio and a recording booth

Diagram showing the various required programs in the YELE studios: a small and large recording studio and a recording booth

Diagram showing the various required programs in the YELE studios: a small and large recording studio and a recording booth

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

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

Animation showing how the GBN Ministry massing reacts to the various related forces of Libreville as an extension of the city

Animation showing how the GBN Ministry massing reacts to the various related forces of Libreville as an extension of the city

Animation showing how the GBN Ministry massing reacts to the various related forces of Libreville as an extension of the city

Animation showing how the GBN Ministry massing reacts to the various related forces of Libreville as an extension of the city

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

Exterior perspective of the RACA gallery opening up to the desert landscape for a nighttime performance

Exterior perspective of the RACA gallery opening up to the desert landscape for a nighttime performance

Exterior perspective of the RACA gallery opening up to the desert landscape for a nighttime performance

Exterior perspective of the RACA gallery opening up to the desert landscape for a nighttime performance

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

Animation showing various approaches to the massing of the exterior public space over the internal YELE studios

Animation showing various approaches to the massing of the exterior public space over the internal YELE studios

Animation showing various approaches to the massing of the exterior public space over the internal YELE studios

Animation showing various approaches to the massing of the exterior public space over the internal YELE studios

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

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

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

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 showing the back of the DM performance center with the stack of private practice dance rooms on the backside

Perspective showing the back of the DM performance center with the stack of private practice dance rooms on the backside

Perspective showing the back of the DM performance center with the stack of private practice dance rooms on the backside

Perspective showing the back of the DM performance center with the stack of private practice dance rooms on the backside

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

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

Drawing showing the fragmented and isolated relationships of the UI buildings to each other requiring island wandering

Drawing showing the fragmented and isolated relationships of the UI buildings to each other requiring island wandering

Drawing showing the fragmented and isolated relationships of the UI buildings to each other requiring island wandering

Drawing showing the fragmented and isolated relationships of the UI buildings to each other requiring island wandering

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

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

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