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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

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

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

Satellite image of the RACA site illustrating the city of Phoenix as a landscape of carved symbols

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

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

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

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

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

Model photo of stacked and flexible visitor spaces to be programmed by the GBN Ministry of Parks for various uses

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aerial of the corner of the GBN model showing the layers of gardens and public spaces and the stacked ecotourism helipads

Aerial of the corner of the GBN model showing the layers of gardens and public spaces and the stacked ecotourism helipads

Aerial of the corner of the GBN model showing the layers of gardens and public spaces and the stacked ecotourism helipads

Aerial of the corner of the GBN model showing the layers of gardens and public spaces and the stacked ecotourism helipads

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

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

Map of Gabon illustrating the 13 national parks that cover 10% of the country

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

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

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

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

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

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

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