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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Section drawing showing the scale and relationship of the PEP canopy with the palms and university buildings along Palm Walk

Section drawing showing the scale and relationship of the PEP canopy with the palms and university buildings along Palm Walk

Section drawing showing the scale and relationship of the PEP canopy with the palms and university buildings along Palm Walk

Section drawing showing the scale and relationship of the PEP canopy with the palms and university buildings along Palm Walk

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

Series of massing studies for how to arrange the two studio spaces and the recording booths on the site for the YELE studios

Series of massing studies for how to arrange the two studio spaces and the recording booths on the site for the YELE studios

Series of massing studies for how to arrange the two studio spaces and the recording booths on the site for the YELE studios

Series of massing studies for how to arrange the two studio spaces and the recording booths on the site for the YELE studios

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

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 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

Pair of perspectives showing the lifted walkway linking the parks through the front entry of SPCS research center

Pair of perspectives showing the lifted walkway linking the parks through the front entry of SPCS research center

Pair of perspectives showing the lifted walkway linking the parks through the front entry of SPCS research center

Pair of perspectives showing the lifted walkway linking the parks through the front entry of SPCS research center

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

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

Multiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQ

Multiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQ

Multiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQ

Multiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drawings of the Libreville avenue masterplan and the selected site for the GBN Ministry of Parks at the intersection

Drawings of the Libreville avenue masterplan and the selected site for the GBN Ministry of Parks at the intersection

Drawings of the Libreville avenue masterplan and the selected site for the GBN Ministry of Parks at the intersection

Drawings of the Libreville avenue masterplan and the selected site for the GBN Ministry of Parks at the intersection

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

Unrolled section perspective drawing of the triangulated massing of the GBN Ministry of Parks showing the continuous uses

Unrolled section perspective drawing of the triangulated massing of the GBN Ministry of Parks showing the continuous uses

Unrolled section perspective drawing of the triangulated massing of the GBN Ministry of Parks showing the continuous uses

Unrolled section perspective drawing of the triangulated massing of the GBN Ministry of Parks showing the continuous uses

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 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

Animated set of plan drawings of the various levels, programs, and residential and study units of the UI housing towers

Animated set of plan drawings of the various levels, programs, and residential and study units of the UI housing towers

Animated set of plan drawings of the various levels, programs, and residential and study units of the UI housing towers

Animated set of plan drawings of the various levels, programs, and residential and study units of the UI housing towers

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

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

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