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DRAPE:PASTEL Elevation

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Urbanism

Pair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colors

Pair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colors

Pair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colors

Pair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colors

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

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

Espanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variation

Espanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variation

Espanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variation

Espanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variation

Section perspective of a mountain mass built into the mountain topography at Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Section perspective of a mountain mass built into the mountain topography at Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Section perspective of a mountain mass built into the mountain topography at Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Section perspective of a mountain mass built into the mountain topography at Saguaro Lake by student Camille Medeiros

Grouping of pastel colored towers at the edge of a park in Hong Kong

Grouping of pastel colored towers at the edge of a park in Hong Kong

Grouping of pastel colored towers at the edge of a park in Hong Kong

Grouping of pastel colored towers at the edge of a park in Hong Kong

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

Cluster of vertical housing towers set within a mountain forest in Hong Kong

Cluster of vertical housing towers set within a mountain forest in Hong Kong

Cluster of vertical housing towers set within a mountain forest in Hong Kong

Cluster of vertical housing towers set within a mountain forest in Hong Kong

Concept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien Gutierrez

Concept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien Gutierrez

Concept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien Gutierrez

Concept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien Gutierrez

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

Axon, zoning section and data on the potential benefits of the ININ infill housing above the rail on Park Avenue

Axon, zoning section and data on the potential benefits of the ININ infill housing above the rail on Park Avenue

Axon, zoning section and data on the potential benefits of the ININ infill housing above the rail on Park Avenue

Axon, zoning section and data on the potential benefits of the ININ infill housing above the rail on Park Avenue

Diagram showing the various multi-function capabilities within the shared party wall of the CTST infill design

Diagram showing the various multi-function capabilities within the shared party wall of the CTST infill design

Diagram showing the various multi-function capabilities within the shared party wall of the CTST infill design

Diagram showing the various multi-function capabilities within the shared party wall of the CTST infill design

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

Study model of the CART tower with two scales of elevators for moving food carts and people to the communal spaces

Study model of the CART tower with two scales of elevators for moving food carts and people to the communal spaces

Study model of the CART tower with two scales of elevators for moving food carts and people to the communal spaces

Study model of the CART tower with two scales of elevators for moving food carts and people to the communal spaces

Collage showing the raised park system connecting the various forms of housing across CISL safe from the shifting landscape

Collage showing the raised park system connecting the various forms of housing across CISL safe from the shifting landscape

Collage showing the raised park system connecting the various forms of housing across CISL safe from the shifting landscape

Collage showing the raised park system connecting the various forms of housing across CISL safe from the shifting landscape

Plan view of a physical model showing the new urban zone between existing warehouses and downtown by student Brandon Shieh

Plan view of a physical model showing the new urban zone between existing warehouses and downtown by student Brandon Shieh

Plan view of a physical model showing the new urban zone between existing warehouses and downtown by student Brandon Shieh

Plan view of a physical model showing the new urban zone between existing warehouses and downtown by student Brandon Shieh

Conceptual image proposing an entire city of housing set within the shadows of Camelback by student Miguel Ceniseros Nunez

Conceptual image proposing an entire city of housing set within the shadows of Camelback by student Miguel Ceniseros Nunez

Conceptual image proposing an entire city of housing set within the shadows of Camelback by student Miguel Ceniseros Nunez

Conceptual image proposing an entire city of housing set within the shadows of Camelback by student Miguel Ceniseros Nunez

Concept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador Benitez

Concept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador Benitez

Concept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador Benitez

Concept image illustrating a timeline from known urban form to a merged mountain/housing city by student Salvador Benitez

Section perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher Fernandez

Section perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher Fernandez

Section perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher Fernandez

Section perspective of the suburbs showing a doubling of suburban density in Phoenix by student Christopher Fernandez

Urban plan of downtown Phoenix showing the future housing infrastructure cloud above the city by student Brennan Richards

Urban plan of downtown Phoenix showing the future housing infrastructure cloud above the city by student Brennan Richards

Urban plan of downtown Phoenix showing the future housing infrastructure cloud above the city by student Brennan Richards

Urban plan of downtown Phoenix showing the future housing infrastructure cloud above the city by student Brennan Richards

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Perspective of Park Avenue at Midtown with ININ infill housing massing located within the center median

Exploded axon diagram of a concept proposal to develop housing about the highway interchange by student Genevieve Miller

Exploded axon diagram of a concept proposal to develop housing about the highway interchange by student Genevieve Miller

Exploded axon diagram of a concept proposal to develop housing about the highway interchange by student Genevieve Miller

Exploded axon diagram of a concept proposal to develop housing about the highway interchange by student Genevieve Miller

Urban masterplan diagram showing the zones within Park Avenue that could be used for housing ININ infill

Urban masterplan diagram showing the zones within Park Avenue that could be used for housing ININ infill

Urban masterplan diagram showing the zones within Park Avenue that could be used for housing ININ infill

Urban masterplan diagram showing the zones within Park Avenue that could be used for housing ININ infill

Urban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra Carter

Urban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra Carter

Urban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra Carter

Urban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra Carter

Three monochrome towers set against a cloudy blue sky in Hong Kong

Three monochrome towers set against a cloudy blue sky in Hong Kong

Three monochrome towers set against a cloudy blue sky in Hong Kong

Three monochrome towers set against a cloudy blue sky in Hong Kong

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

Section of the ININ housing infill illustrating the potential to add connections and links to adjacent public spaces

Section of the ININ housing infill illustrating the potential to add connections and links to adjacent public spaces

Section of the ININ housing infill illustrating the potential to add connections and links to adjacent public spaces

Section of the ININ housing infill illustrating the potential to add connections and links to adjacent public spaces

Perspective of the covered public space of YELE created in Phase 1 to support recovery efforts with public facilities

Perspective of the covered public space of YELE created in Phase 1 to support recovery efforts with public facilities

Perspective of the covered public space of YELE created in Phase 1 to support recovery efforts with public facilities

Perspective of the covered public space of YELE created in Phase 1 to support recovery efforts with public facilities

Rounded pink corner building above a shop in Hong Kong

Rounded pink corner building above a shop in Hong Kong

Rounded pink corner building above a shop in Hong Kong

Rounded pink corner building above a shop in Hong Kong

Urban plan of an organic network of housing that moves across the warehouse district by student Israel Lozoya

Urban plan of an organic network of housing that moves across the warehouse district by student Israel Lozoya

Urban plan of an organic network of housing that moves across the warehouse district by student Israel Lozoya

Urban plan of an organic network of housing that moves across the warehouse district by student Israel Lozoya

Plan view of a model showing a new density of housing extending and terracing into a mountain by student Camille Medeiros

Plan view of a model showing a new density of housing extending and terracing into a mountain by student Camille Medeiros

Plan view of a model showing a new density of housing extending and terracing into a mountain by student Camille Medeiros

Plan view of a model showing a new density of housing extending and terracing into a mountain by student Camille Medeiros

Axon, zoning and impact data on the proposed ININ infill extension into the Bronx with the possibility of extending

Axon, zoning and impact data on the proposed ININ infill extension into the Bronx with the possibility of extending

Axon, zoning and impact data on the proposed ININ infill extension into the Bronx with the possibility of extending

Axon, zoning and impact data on the proposed ININ infill extension into the Bronx with the possibility of extending

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