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Craft Components Concept

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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

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

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

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

Perspective showing the relationship of the recording booth to the small studio in the YELE phase 1 construction

Perspective showing the relationship of the recording booth to the small studio in the YELE phase 1 construction

Perspective showing the relationship of the recording booth to the small studio in the YELE phase 1 construction

Perspective showing the relationship of the recording booth to the small studio in the YELE phase 1 construction

Exploded chunk diagram of the various construction components for the repeated system

Exploded chunk diagram of the various construction components for the repeated system

Exploded chunk diagram of the various construction components for the repeated system

Exploded chunk diagram of the various construction components for the repeated system

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

Wall section of a typical earthbag wall used for the classroom spaces

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

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

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

Interior classroom during a lesson showing the layered double roof structure

Interior classroom during a lesson showing the layered double roof structure

Interior classroom during a lesson showing the layered double roof structure

Interior classroom during a lesson showing the layered double roof structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at night

Perspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at night

Perspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at night

Perspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at night

Pair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decks

Pair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decks

Pair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decks

Pair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decks

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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