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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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Urban plan emphasizing the creation of new shadows for walkable spaces throughout downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraUrban plan emphasizing the creation of new shadows for walkable spaces throughout downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraUrban plan emphasizing the creation of new shadows for walkable spaces throughout downtown Phoenix by student Marcia IbarraUrban plan emphasizing the creation of new shadows for walkable spaces throughout downtown Phoenix by student Marcia Ibarra
Exploded isometric drawing revealing the various programmatic elements needed for a mountain city by student Stephen AdrianExploded isometric drawing revealing the various programmatic elements needed for a mountain city by student Stephen AdrianExploded isometric drawing revealing the various programmatic elements needed for a mountain city by student Stephen AdrianExploded isometric drawing revealing the various programmatic elements needed for a mountain city by student Stephen Adrian
Temporal development of an organic infill city proposed by student Brayan Munoz illustrated through shifting elevationsTemporal development of an organic infill city proposed by student Brayan Munoz illustrated through shifting elevationsTemporal development of an organic infill city proposed by student Brayan Munoz illustrated through shifting elevationsTemporal development of an organic infill city proposed by student Brayan Munoz illustrated through shifting elevations
External courtyard perspective of a modular housing proposal for Tempe, Arizona by student Weicheng WangExternal courtyard perspective of a modular housing proposal for Tempe, Arizona by student Weicheng WangExternal courtyard perspective of a modular housing proposal for Tempe, Arizona by student Weicheng WangExternal courtyard perspective of a modular housing proposal for Tempe, Arizona by student Weicheng Wang
Study perspective of the spaces shared between volumes in the vertical city by student Brennan RichardsStudy perspective of the spaces shared between volumes in the vertical city by student Brennan RichardsStudy perspective of the spaces shared between volumes in the vertical city by student Brennan RichardsStudy perspective of the spaces shared between volumes in the vertical city by student Brennan Richards
Housing diagram of the various spaces within the housing bars proposed by student Adrisda MaulsiHousing diagram of the various spaces within the housing bars proposed by student Adrisda MaulsiHousing diagram of the various spaces within the housing bars proposed by student Adrisda MaulsiHousing diagram of the various spaces within the housing bars proposed by student Adrisda Maulsi
Conceptual collage illustrating a landscape being devoured by sprawl with housing contours above by student Stephen AdrianConceptual collage illustrating a landscape being devoured by sprawl with housing contours above by student Stephen AdrianConceptual collage illustrating a landscape being devoured by sprawl with housing contours above by student Stephen AdrianConceptual collage illustrating a landscape being devoured by sprawl with housing contours above by student Stephen Adrian
Early massing study looking at an organic layered community within a Phoenix wash by student Brayan MunozEarly massing study looking at an organic layered community within a Phoenix wash by student Brayan MunozEarly massing study looking at an organic layered community within a Phoenix wash by student Brayan MunozEarly massing study looking at an organic layered community within a Phoenix wash by student Brayan Munoz
Concept drawing merging the wireframes of a pyramidal city with the contours of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterConcept drawing merging the wireframes of a pyramidal city with the contours of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterConcept drawing merging the wireframes of a pyramidal city with the contours of a mountain by student Lamarra CarterConcept drawing merging the wireframes of a pyramidal city with the contours of a mountain by student Lamarra Carter
Perspective of the open public space converted from existing golf holes between housing by student Adrisda MaulsiPerspective of the open public space converted from existing golf holes between housing by student Adrisda MaulsiPerspective of the open public space converted from existing golf holes between housing by student Adrisda MaulsiPerspective of the open public space converted from existing golf holes between housing by student Adrisda Maulsi
Elevation perspective of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix lined with new layers of housing by student Stephen AdrianElevation perspective of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix lined with new layers of housing by student Stephen AdrianElevation perspective of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix lined with new layers of housing by student Stephen AdrianElevation perspective of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix lined with new layers of housing by student Stephen Adrian
Section perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador BenitezSection perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador BenitezSection perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador BenitezSection perspective of the housing and other base programs within the mountainous proposal by student Salvador Benitez
Massing perspective looking at layering skinny linear bars of housing as a porous web student by Julien GutierrezMassing perspective looking at layering skinny linear bars of housing as a porous web student by Julien GutierrezMassing perspective looking at layering skinny linear bars of housing as a porous web student by Julien GutierrezMassing perspective looking at layering skinny linear bars of housing as a porous web student by Julien Gutierrez
Pair of urban elevations of an undulating grid of housing reacting to existing context by student Melissa QuinonesPair of urban elevations of an undulating grid of housing reacting to existing context by student Melissa QuinonesPair of urban elevations of an undulating grid of housing reacting to existing context by student Melissa QuinonesPair of urban elevations of an undulating grid of housing reacting to existing context by student Melissa Quinones
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
Process drawing illustrating the various phases of organic growth within a dense corridor by student Dellan RaishProcess drawing illustrating the various phases of organic growth within a dense corridor by student Dellan RaishProcess drawing illustrating the various phases of organic growth within a dense corridor by student Dellan RaishProcess drawing illustrating the various phases of organic growth within a dense corridor by student Dellan Raish
Series of connected perspectives showing the transformation of golf courses into housing landscapes by student Lauren BennettSeries of connected perspectives showing the transformation of golf courses into housing landscapes by student Lauren BennettSeries of connected perspectives showing the transformation of golf courses into housing landscapes by student Lauren BennettSeries of connected perspectives showing the transformation of golf courses into housing landscapes by student Lauren Bennett
Urban plan drawing of the circular forms contrasting the existing gridded fabric of Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehUrban plan drawing of the circular forms contrasting the existing gridded fabric of Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehUrban plan drawing of the circular forms contrasting the existing gridded fabric of Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehUrban plan drawing of the circular forms contrasting the existing gridded fabric of Phoenix by student Brandon Shieh
Collage of a the desert on fireCollage of a the desert on fireCollage of a the desert on fireCollage of a the desert on fire
Early conceptual image studying the potential for forms to integrate within the mountain valleys by student Lamarra CarterEarly conceptual image studying the potential for forms to integrate within the mountain valleys by student Lamarra CarterEarly conceptual image studying the potential for forms to integrate within the mountain valleys by student Lamarra CarterEarly conceptual image studying the potential for forms to integrate within the mountain valleys by student Lamarra Carter

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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.
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