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Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

Section perspective showing the exterior public space above the private recording studios and radio center deck

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

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

Plan and massing drawings showing the extent of the Phase 1 YELE build-out for bare minimal bathroom resources and space

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

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

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

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 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

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 study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

Series of study sketches of a RACA gallery that slopes toward the desert landscape and shields from the adjacent suburbs

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

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

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

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

Combined drawing of all of the various UI tower floor plans and section showing the variety of discoverable study spaces

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

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

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Floor plan animations revealing the various levels of the DM performance center

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing

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

Interior courtyard of the school complex with a garden and spaces for classes

Interior courtyard of the school complex with a garden and spaces for classes

Interior courtyard of the school complex with a garden and spaces for classes

Interior courtyard of the school complex with a garden and spaces for classes

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