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Craft Components Concept

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Collection of GBN massing study models for forms that straddle the highway intersection with a single multi-functional mass

Collection of GBN massing study models for forms that straddle the highway intersection with a single multi-functional mass

Collection of GBN massing study models for forms that straddle the highway intersection with a single multi-functional mass

Collection of GBN massing study models for forms that straddle the highway intersection with a single multi-functional mass

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

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

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

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

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

Plan drawing animation showing the various occupiable spaces within the triangulated GBN Ministry of Parks footprint

Plan drawing animation showing the various occupiable spaces within the triangulated GBN Ministry of Parks footprint

Plan drawing animation showing the various occupiable spaces within the triangulated GBN Ministry of Parks footprint

Plan drawing animation showing the various occupiable spaces within the triangulated GBN Ministry of Parks footprint

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

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

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

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Plan and massing diagrams showing the expansion of the YELE studio public space deck during the final phase of construction

Night perspective showing the illumination of the PEP canopy for an art exhibition and performance space off of Palm Walk

Night perspective showing the illumination of the PEP canopy for an art exhibition and performance space off of Palm Walk

Night perspective showing the illumination of the PEP canopy for an art exhibition and performance space off of Palm Walk

Night perspective showing the illumination of the PEP canopy for an art exhibition and performance space off of Palm Walk

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

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

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

Study sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquarters

Study sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquarters

Study sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquarters

Study sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquarters

Examples of how students can customize the school and be involved in the process

Examples of how students can customize the school and be involved in the process

Examples of how students can customize the school and be involved in the process

Examples of how students can customize the school and be involved in the process

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

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 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

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

Layered animation showing the circulation and programs of the GBN within the massing shell created by the urban forces

Layered animation showing the circulation and programs of the GBN within the massing shell created by the urban forces

Layered animation showing the circulation and programs of the GBN within the massing shell created by the urban forces

Layered animation showing the circulation and programs of the GBN within the massing shell created by the urban forces

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

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

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