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Front perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter

Front perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter

Front perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter

Front perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter

Combination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao Li

Combination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao Li

Combination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao Li

Combination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao Li

Illustration proposing the vertical relationships and coexistence of nature and man in the proposed CISL city

Illustration proposing the vertical relationships and coexistence of nature and man in the proposed CISL city

Illustration proposing the vertical relationships and coexistence of nature and man in the proposed CISL city

Illustration proposing the vertical relationships and coexistence of nature and man in the proposed CISL city

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

Plans of various levels of public spaces within a linear housing infrastructure by student Rikkie Pedregon

Plans of various levels of public spaces within a linear housing infrastructure by student Rikkie Pedregon

Plans of various levels of public spaces within a linear housing infrastructure by student Rikkie Pedregon

Plans of various levels of public spaces within a linear housing infrastructure by student Rikkie Pedregon

Concept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columns

Concept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columns

Concept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columns

Concept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columns

Detailed building diagram showing a terraced housing typology that combines farming and housing by student Zihao Li

Detailed building diagram showing a terraced housing typology that combines farming and housing by student Zihao Li

Detailed building diagram showing a terraced housing typology that combines farming and housing by student Zihao Li

Detailed building diagram showing a terraced housing typology that combines farming and housing by student Zihao Li

Concept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile Kim

Concept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile Kim

Concept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile Kim

Concept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile Kim

Site plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao Li

Site plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao Li

Site plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao Li

Site plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao Li

Mood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterflies

Mood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterflies

Mood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterflies

Mood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterflies

Site plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Site plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Site plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Site plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Masterplan drawing showing the distinct neighborhoods around the airport site in relation to the HEL insertion

Masterplan drawing showing the distinct neighborhoods around the airport site in relation to the HEL insertion

Masterplan drawing showing the distinct neighborhoods around the airport site in relation to the HEL insertion

Masterplan drawing showing the distinct neighborhoods around the airport site in relation to the HEL insertion

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage illustrating the relationship between the ININ housing infill with adjacent park and public spaces

Perspective collage studying a mass that mimics the adjacent desert landscape by student Amberley Johnson

Perspective collage studying a mass that mimics the adjacent desert landscape by student Amberley Johnson

Perspective collage studying a mass that mimics the adjacent desert landscape by student Amberley Johnson

Perspective collage studying a mass that mimics the adjacent desert landscape by student Amberley Johnson

Model of a new housing infrastructure that moves through the unused areas of the suburbs by student Rikkie Pedregon

Model of a new housing infrastructure that moves through the unused areas of the suburbs by student Rikkie Pedregon

Model of a new housing infrastructure that moves through the unused areas of the suburbs by student Rikkie Pedregon

Model of a new housing infrastructure that moves through the unused areas of the suburbs by student Rikkie Pedregon

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

Section perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador Benitez

Section perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador Benitez

Section perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador Benitez

Section perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador Benitez

Section diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly Theater

Section diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly Theater

Section diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly Theater

Section diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly Theater

Section perspective revealing housing units embedded into the landscape of South Mountain by student Brandon Powell

Section perspective revealing housing units embedded into the landscape of South Mountain by student Brandon Powell

Section perspective revealing housing units embedded into the landscape of South Mountain by student Brandon Powell

Section perspective revealing housing units embedded into the landscape of South Mountain by student Brandon Powell

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

Concept diagram for cutting and peeling up the desert landscape for housing by student Amberley Johnson

Concept diagram for cutting and peeling up the desert landscape for housing by student Amberley Johnson

Concept diagram for cutting and peeling up the desert landscape for housing by student Amberley Johnson

Concept diagram for cutting and peeling up the desert landscape for housing by student Amberley Johnson

Housing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren Bennett

Housing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren Bennett

Housing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren Bennett

Housing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren Bennett

Perspective of the CISL Back Bay showing the rising water levels that will isolate the new hub as an archipelago

Perspective of the CISL Back Bay showing the rising water levels that will isolate the new hub as an archipelago

Perspective of the CISL Back Bay showing the rising water levels that will isolate the new hub as an archipelago

Perspective of the CISL Back Bay showing the rising water levels that will isolate the new hub as an archipelago

Site plan drawing for HEL showing the confrontation and results of the inserted bars with the airport infrastructure

Site plan drawing for HEL showing the confrontation and results of the inserted bars with the airport infrastructure

Site plan drawing for HEL showing the confrontation and results of the inserted bars with the airport infrastructure

Site plan drawing for HEL showing the confrontation and results of the inserted bars with the airport infrastructure

Concept collage studying earthen masses that merge with Phoenix's South Mountain preserve by student Brandon Powell

Concept collage studying earthen masses that merge with Phoenix's South Mountain preserve by student Brandon Powell

Concept collage studying earthen masses that merge with Phoenix's South Mountain preserve by student Brandon Powell

Concept collage studying earthen masses that merge with Phoenix's South Mountain preserve by student Brandon Powell

Section and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng Wang

Section and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng Wang

Section and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng Wang

Section and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng Wang

Urban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile Kim

Urban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile Kim

Urban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile Kim

Urban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile Kim

Section perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron Hardy

Section perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron Hardy

Section perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron Hardy

Section perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron Hardy

Phasing animation showing the creation of new CISL barrier archipelagos for rewilding, recreation, and retreat from the city

Phasing animation showing the creation of new CISL barrier archipelagos for rewilding, recreation, and retreat from the city

Phasing animation showing the creation of new CISL barrier archipelagos for rewilding, recreation, and retreat from the city

Phasing animation showing the creation of new CISL barrier archipelagos for rewilding, recreation, and retreat from the city

Conceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael Felix

Conceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael Felix

Conceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael Felix

Conceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael Felix

Model photograph of the architectural model for the proposed HEL intervention viewed from the urban endpoint of the bars

Model photograph of the architectural model for the proposed HEL intervention viewed from the urban endpoint of the bars

Model photograph of the architectural model for the proposed HEL intervention viewed from the urban endpoint of the bars

Model photograph of the architectural model for the proposed HEL intervention viewed from the urban endpoint of the bars

Plan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador Benitez

Plan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador Benitez

Plan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador Benitez

Plan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador Benitez

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