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ADC2
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Aerial perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of the density with additional flats by student Christopher FernandezAerial perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of the density with additional flats by student Christopher FernandezAerial perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of the density with additional flats by student Christopher FernandezAerial perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of the density with additional flats by student Christopher Fernandez
Exploded axonometric drawing showing the growth of housing frames around downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraExploded axonometric drawing showing the growth of housing frames around downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraExploded axonometric drawing showing the growth of housing frames around downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraExploded axonometric drawing showing the growth of housing frames around downtown Phoenix by student Marcia Ibarra
Perspective of a collection of housing embedded within Camelback Mountain by student Lindsey GriffithPerspective of a collection of housing embedded within Camelback Mountain by student Lindsey GriffithPerspective of a collection of housing embedded within Camelback Mountain by student Lindsey GriffithPerspective of a collection of housing embedded within Camelback Mountain by student Lindsey Griffith
Section perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contours
Housing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren BennettHousing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren BennettHousing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren BennettHousing plan showing the units within a single housing mound massing proposed by student Lauren Bennett
Perspective looking out to the exterior view within a typical urban unit by student Monique PaulisPerspective looking out to the exterior view within a typical urban unit by student Monique PaulisPerspective looking out to the exterior view within a typical urban unit by student Monique PaulisPerspective looking out to the exterior view within a typical urban unit by student Monique Paulis
Regional aerial perspective of an early massing concept for housing forms blending with the landscape by student Brayan MunozRegional aerial perspective of an early massing concept for housing forms blending with the landscape by student Brayan MunozRegional aerial perspective of an early massing concept for housing forms blending with the landscape by student Brayan MunozRegional aerial perspective of an early massing concept for housing forms blending with the landscape by student Brayan Munoz
Massing perspective of the evolving modular urbanism proposed by student Dellan Raish as the new entry to downtown PhoenixMassing perspective of the evolving modular urbanism proposed by student Dellan Raish as the new entry to downtown PhoenixMassing perspective of the evolving modular urbanism proposed by student Dellan Raish as the new entry to downtown PhoenixMassing perspective of the evolving modular urbanism proposed by student Dellan Raish as the new entry to downtown Phoenix
Section perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher FernandezSection perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher FernandezSection perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher FernandezSection perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher Fernandez
Diagram of harnessing the natural convective currents within the microclimate of a mountain by student Kyron HardyDiagram of harnessing the natural convective currents within the microclimate of a mountain by student Kyron HardyDiagram of harnessing the natural convective currents within the microclimate of a mountain by student Kyron HardyDiagram of harnessing the natural convective currents within the microclimate of a mountain by student Kyron Hardy
Model of a collection of self generated housing masses along the unused areas around the airport by student Nika PniakModel of a collection of self generated housing masses along the unused areas around the airport by student Nika PniakModel of a collection of self generated housing masses along the unused areas around the airport by student Nika PniakModel of a collection of self generated housing masses along the unused areas around the airport by student Nika Pniak
Site plan for a series of topographic housing blocks set in the Arizona landscape by student Claire HinchmanSite plan for a series of topographic housing blocks set in the Arizona landscape by student Claire HinchmanSite plan for a series of topographic housing blocks set in the Arizona landscape by student Claire HinchmanSite plan for a series of topographic housing blocks set in the Arizona landscape by student Claire Hinchman
Front perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterFront perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterFront perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterFront perspective of a model showing various pyramidal forms stepping up the side of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter
Section perspective of the terraced housing lifted above the surface of Camelback Mountain by student Miguel Ceniseros NunezSection perspective of the terraced housing lifted above the surface of Camelback Mountain by student Miguel Ceniseros NunezSection perspective of the terraced housing lifted above the surface of Camelback Mountain by student Miguel Ceniseros NunezSection perspective of the terraced housing lifted above the surface of Camelback Mountain by student Miguel Ceniseros Nunez
Site plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille MedeirosSite plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille MedeirosSite plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille MedeirosSite plan for a first community and future expansion plans on the mountains above Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros
Unit plan drawing of multi-functional furniture elements that constitute housing units by student Brittany ClevelandUnit plan drawing of multi-functional furniture elements that constitute housing units by student Brittany ClevelandUnit plan drawing of multi-functional furniture elements that constitute housing units by student Brittany ClevelandUnit plan drawing of multi-functional furniture elements that constitute housing units by student Brittany Cleveland
Urban plan showing the Salt River preserve in Phoenix infilled with housing and nature by student Kali NelsonUrban plan showing the Salt River preserve in Phoenix infilled with housing and nature by student Kali NelsonUrban plan showing the Salt River preserve in Phoenix infilled with housing and nature by student Kali NelsonUrban plan showing the Salt River preserve in Phoenix infilled with housing and nature by student Kali Nelson
Plan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador BenitezPlan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador BenitezPlan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador BenitezPlan drawing of the existing mountain ranges and the infill mountainous housing bar between by student Salvador Benitez
Site plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao LiSite plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao LiSite plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao LiSite plan of a massing set with the farmable landscapes on the perimeter of Phoenix by student Zihao Li
Concept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador BenitezConcept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador BenitezConcept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador BenitezConcept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador Benitez
Concept axonometric drawings for an archipelago of new lands and units within the Salt River wash by student Cecile KimConcept axonometric drawings for an archipelago of new lands and units within the Salt River wash by student Cecile KimConcept axonometric drawings for an archipelago of new lands and units within the Salt River wash by student Cecile KimConcept axonometric drawings for an archipelago of new lands and units within the Salt River wash by student Cecile Kim
Plan of the existing Camelback mountain and proposal for contour-based housing ribbons by student Stephen AdrianPlan of the existing Camelback mountain and proposal for contour-based housing ribbons by student Stephen AdrianPlan of the existing Camelback mountain and proposal for contour-based housing ribbons by student Stephen AdrianPlan of the existing Camelback mountain and proposal for contour-based housing ribbons by student Stephen Adrian
Extended mountain elevation diagram showing the various formal and programatic design decisions by student Salvador BenitezExtended mountain elevation diagram showing the various formal and programatic design decisions by student Salvador BenitezExtended mountain elevation diagram showing the various formal and programatic design decisions by student Salvador BenitezExtended mountain elevation diagram showing the various formal and programatic design decisions by student Salvador Benitez
Plan drawing illustrating multiple layers of a housing typology and shade canopy above Phoenix by student Yuchen ZhaoPlan drawing illustrating multiple layers of a housing typology and shade canopy above Phoenix by student Yuchen ZhaoPlan drawing illustrating multiple layers of a housing typology and shade canopy above Phoenix by student Yuchen ZhaoPlan drawing illustrating multiple layers of a housing typology and shade canopy above Phoenix by student Yuchen Zhao
Site plan for a new community of stepped housing units along the canal by student Isabelle BorieSite plan for a new community of stepped housing units along the canal by student Isabelle BorieSite plan for a new community of stepped housing units along the canal by student Isabelle BorieSite plan for a new community of stepped housing units along the canal by student Isabelle Borie
Aerial perspective studying a clustered tower massing that stands within the fields of Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective studying a clustered tower massing that stands within the fields of Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective studying a clustered tower massing that stands within the fields of Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective studying a clustered tower massing that stands within the fields of Phoenix by student Zihao Li
Exploded axonometric drawing depicting growth and an evolving layered infrastructure in Phoenix by student Dellan RaishExploded axonometric drawing depicting growth and an evolving layered infrastructure in Phoenix by student Dellan RaishExploded axonometric drawing depicting growth and an evolving layered infrastructure in Phoenix by student Dellan RaishExploded axonometric drawing depicting growth and an evolving layered infrastructure in Phoenix by student Dellan Raish
Urban site plan for an infilled stepping housing mass that integrates with Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceUrban site plan for an infilled stepping housing mass that integrates with Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceUrban site plan for an infilled stepping housing mass that integrates with Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth PonceUrban site plan for an infilled stepping housing mass that integrates with Margaret T Hance Park by student Yamileth Ponce
Perspective illustrating the scale of an linear rammed-earth housing infrastructure in the suburbs by student Rikkie PedregonPerspective illustrating the scale of an linear rammed-earth housing infrastructure in the suburbs by student Rikkie PedregonPerspective illustrating the scale of an linear rammed-earth housing infrastructure in the suburbs by student Rikkie PedregonPerspective illustrating the scale of an linear rammed-earth housing infrastructure in the suburbs by student Rikkie Pedregon
Perspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon Shieh
Section perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron HardySection perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron HardySection perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron HardySection perspective showing the relationship between the housing community and the microclimate by student Kyron Hardy
Massing axonometric of an urban form that shrinks and grows based on existing buildings by student Melissa QuinonesMassing axonometric of an urban form that shrinks and grows based on existing buildings by student Melissa QuinonesMassing axonometric of an urban form that shrinks and grows based on existing buildings by student Melissa QuinonesMassing axonometric of an urban form that shrinks and grows based on existing buildings by student Melissa Quinones

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Alternative Desert Cities 1
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Phoenix 2070

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