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Alternative Desert Cities 3
Carter Model Perspective

Alternative Desert Cities 3

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
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

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Plan view of a physical model showing the housing bars shaped between open spaces of golf courses by student Adrisda MaulsiPlan view of a physical model showing the housing bars shaped between open spaces of golf courses by student Adrisda MaulsiPlan view of a physical model showing the housing bars shaped between open spaces of golf courses by student Adrisda MaulsiPlan view of a physical model showing the housing bars shaped between open spaces of golf courses by student Adrisda Maulsi
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
Series of unit typology studies with various interlocking forms within the walls of student Marcia Ibarra's housing volumesSeries of unit typology studies with various interlocking forms within the walls of student Marcia Ibarra's housing volumesSeries of unit typology studies with various interlocking forms within the walls of student Marcia Ibarra's housing volumesSeries of unit typology studies with various interlocking forms within the walls of student Marcia Ibarra's housing volumes
Sectional drawing cutting through the stacked housing volumes connected to new regional transit by student Weicheng WangSectional drawing cutting through the stacked housing volumes connected to new regional transit by student Weicheng WangSectional drawing cutting through the stacked housing volumes connected to new regional transit by student Weicheng WangSectional drawing cutting through the stacked housing volumes connected to new regional transit by student Weicheng Wang
Massing model illustrating student Michael Felix's proposal for a pinwheel set of housing framing the mountains in PhoenixMassing model illustrating student Michael Felix's proposal for a pinwheel set of housing framing the mountains in PhoenixMassing model illustrating student Michael Felix's proposal for a pinwheel set of housing framing the mountains in PhoenixMassing model illustrating student Michael Felix's proposal for a pinwheel set of housing framing the mountains in Phoenix
Concept image depicting an urban growth of stacking linear bars between disconnected communities by student Julien GutierrezConcept image depicting an urban growth of stacking linear bars between disconnected communities by student Julien GutierrezConcept image depicting an urban growth of stacking linear bars between disconnected communities by student Julien GutierrezConcept image depicting an urban growth of stacking linear bars between disconnected communities by student Julien Gutierrez
Regional plan for a series of aquatic and interconnected circular cities set within the Saguaro Lake by student Haodong GongRegional plan for a series of aquatic and interconnected circular cities set within the Saguaro Lake by student Haodong GongRegional plan for a series of aquatic and interconnected circular cities set within the Saguaro Lake by student Haodong GongRegional plan for a series of aquatic and interconnected circular cities set within the Saguaro Lake by student Haodong Gong
Urban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra CarterUrban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra CarterUrban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra CarterUrban plan showcasing modular housing masses merging with valleys of Phoenician mountains by student Lamarra Carter
Top view of a physical model studying an infill region of towers and raised regional infrastructure by student Dellan RaishTop view of a physical model studying an infill region of towers and raised regional infrastructure by student Dellan RaishTop view of a physical model studying an infill region of towers and raised regional infrastructure by student Dellan RaishTop view of a physical model studying an infill region of towers and raised regional infrastructure by student Dellan Raish
Elevation rendering of a modular system of housing based on an indoor/outdoor 'H' shaped unit by student Weicheng WangElevation rendering of a modular system of housing based on an indoor/outdoor 'H' shaped unit by student Weicheng WangElevation rendering of a modular system of housing based on an indoor/outdoor 'H' shaped unit by student Weicheng WangElevation rendering of a modular system of housing based on an indoor/outdoor 'H' shaped unit by student Weicheng Wang
Conceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael FelixConceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael FelixConceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael FelixConceptual section for simple housing bars topped with gardens set against the Phoenix mountains by student Michael Felix
Perspective of the canyon-like internal space within the housing frame walls proposed by student Marcia IbarraPerspective of the canyon-like internal space within the housing frame walls proposed by student Marcia IbarraPerspective of the canyon-like internal space within the housing frame walls proposed by student Marcia IbarraPerspective of the canyon-like internal space within the housing frame walls proposed by student Marcia Ibarra
Section axonometric drawing of a corner mass showing the internal canyon space and outer housing by student Marcia IbarraSection axonometric drawing of a corner mass showing the internal canyon space and outer housing by student Marcia IbarraSection axonometric drawing of a corner mass showing the internal canyon space and outer housing by student Marcia IbarraSection axonometric drawing of a corner mass showing the internal canyon space and outer housing by student Marcia Ibarra
Street perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan RichardsStreet perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan RichardsStreet perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan RichardsStreet perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan Richards
Perspective of the internal relationship between the density of infill towers and connections by student student Brayan MunozPerspective of the internal relationship between the density of infill towers and connections by student student Brayan MunozPerspective of the internal relationship between the density of infill towers and connections by student student Brayan MunozPerspective of the internal relationship between the density of infill towers and connections by student student Brayan Munoz
Early massing study looking at the potential for a thickened wall-like mass creating micro-climates by student Marcia IbarraEarly massing study looking at the potential for a thickened wall-like mass creating micro-climates by student Marcia IbarraEarly massing study looking at the potential for a thickened wall-like mass creating micro-climates by student Marcia IbarraEarly massing study looking at the potential for a thickened wall-like mass creating micro-climates by student Marcia Ibarra
Extended urban section drawing conceptually cutting the various sizes of housing funnels proposed by student Brandon ShiehExtended urban section drawing conceptually cutting the various sizes of housing funnels proposed by student Brandon ShiehExtended urban section drawing conceptually cutting the various sizes of housing funnels proposed by student Brandon ShiehExtended urban section drawing conceptually cutting the various sizes of housing funnels proposed by student Brandon Shieh
Series of exploded layers comprising student Adrisda Maulsi's proposal to infill a golf course with housing in PhoenixSeries of exploded layers comprising student Adrisda Maulsi's proposal to infill a golf course with housing in PhoenixSeries of exploded layers comprising student Adrisda Maulsi's proposal to infill a golf course with housing in PhoenixSeries of exploded layers comprising student Adrisda Maulsi's proposal to infill a golf course with housing in Phoenix
Section and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng WangSection and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng WangSection and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng WangSection and diagram of a massing depicting the various types of external spaces in the proposal by student Weicheng Wang
Section of student Brayan Munoz's proposal for a neighborhood forms that self shade through organice future perimeter formsSection of student Brayan Munoz's proposal for a neighborhood forms that self shade through organice future perimeter formsSection of student Brayan Munoz's proposal for a neighborhood forms that self shade through organice future perimeter formsSection of student Brayan Munoz's proposal for a neighborhood forms that self shade through organice future perimeter forms

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University Island is a swirling shapeshifter, in both the landscape and the architecture, that offers it’s undefined field of opportunities to the students and anticipates that each will discover and produce their own individual relationship with the island and their education.
The RACA project must meet two demands: A. REFLECTION (museum) or B. CONTINUATION (practice + addition). The current program and its stagnancy has left the site forgotten—it is a typical static museum on a living site. The site and addition must constantly change through the participation of people.
The Butterfly Theater is a living pavilion—part sculpture, part habitat, part playground. It takes inspiration from the elegance of flamingos and the presence of butterflies in Miami Beach, transforming the park’s open center into a place of movement, color, and quiet spectacle.
The CART live/work housing prototype adds a vertical profile to downtown while converting an underutilized public path into an urban gesture by introducing of a specialized food cart zone in New Haven. The CART residents would rent and appropriate the moving space as a means of expanding their zone.
The GBN project sites itself as this link connecting the busiest night life district and revitalized neighborhood park in the north, the largest beach front in the city to the south, and establishes the cities first large public plaza and recreation fields adjacent to the new building.
Expanding the mission of the local Biscayne National Park Institute, MICROGROVE is a living research community designed for scientists, ecologists, researchers, and eco-tourists, dedicated to the study, restoration, and increased social awareness of coastal ecosystems.
In Tempe there are two pedestrian axes: Mill Avenue and Palm Walk. Mill Avenue is successful and Palm Walk is not. Is there a way to make the palm trees useful to the students? The PEP structure is powered by buried hydraulic pressure systems giving vertical movement to the layer/palm interface.
The YELE music studio competition, underway before the earthquake, must respond now, but plan for the future of the community. Music is relief in a time of tragedy. The goal is to meet the most basic survival needs now while leaving spaces for future growth through self sustaining phases.

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