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Alternative Desert Cities 2
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Alternative Desert Cities 2

Concept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon PowellConcept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon PowellConcept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon PowellConcept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon Powell
Concept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon Powell
Concept collage illustrating the potential for a community of windows nestled into South Mountain by student Brandon Powell

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Aerial view of a model for a pixelated community growing out of the contours of the mountainside by student Camille MedeirosAerial view of a model for a pixelated community growing out of the contours of the mountainside by student Camille MedeirosAerial view of a model for a pixelated community growing out of the contours of the mountainside by student Camille MedeirosAerial view of a model for a pixelated community growing out of the contours of the mountainside by student Camille Medeiros
Urban massing model for a series of landscape bars cut into the landscape by student Amberley JohnsonUrban massing model for a series of landscape bars cut into the landscape by student Amberley JohnsonUrban massing model for a series of landscape bars cut into the landscape by student Amberley JohnsonUrban massing model for a series of landscape bars cut into the landscape by student Amberley Johnson
Elevation of an urban community of towers below a shade canopy as a new model for desert living by student Tiffany HartonoElevation of an urban community of towers below a shade canopy as a new model for desert living by student Tiffany HartonoElevation of an urban community of towers below a shade canopy as a new model for desert living by student Tiffany HartonoElevation of an urban community of towers below a shade canopy as a new model for desert living by student Tiffany Hartono
Conceptual urban sections studied at various scales for a flat and high density urbanism in Phoenix by student Ian BirlConceptual urban sections studied at various scales for a flat and high density urbanism in Phoenix by student Ian BirlConceptual urban sections studied at various scales for a flat and high density urbanism in Phoenix by student Ian BirlConceptual urban sections studied at various scales for a flat and high density urbanism in Phoenix by student Ian Birl
Introduction image of the Alternative Desert Cities studio showing a colorized map of the Phoenix sprawlIntroduction image of the Alternative Desert Cities studio showing a colorized map of the Phoenix sprawlIntroduction image of the Alternative Desert Cities studio showing a colorized map of the Phoenix sprawlIntroduction image of the Alternative Desert Cities studio showing a colorized map of the Phoenix sprawl
Urban plan for a micro-community of housing and services around a reservoir by student Huyen PhamUrban plan for a micro-community of housing and services around a reservoir by student Huyen PhamUrban plan for a micro-community of housing and services around a reservoir by student Huyen PhamUrban plan for a micro-community of housing and services around a reservoir by student Huyen Pham
Series of aerials showing the ability to transform suburban communities into a natural landscape by student Amberley JohnsonSeries of aerials showing the ability to transform suburban communities into a natural landscape by student Amberley JohnsonSeries of aerials showing the ability to transform suburban communities into a natural landscape by student Amberley JohnsonSeries of aerials showing the ability to transform suburban communities into a natural landscape by student Amberley Johnson
Aerial perspective showing the possibility to multiply autonomous housing forms across Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective showing the possibility to multiply autonomous housing forms across Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective showing the possibility to multiply autonomous housing forms across Phoenix by student Zihao LiAerial perspective showing the possibility to multiply autonomous housing forms across Phoenix by student Zihao Li
Perspective from the terrace decks of the combined farming and tower typology proposed by student Zihao LIPerspective from the terrace decks of the combined farming and tower typology proposed by student Zihao LIPerspective from the terrace decks of the combined farming and tower typology proposed by student Zihao LIPerspective from the terrace decks of the combined farming and tower typology proposed by student Zihao LI
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
Urban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile KimUrban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile KimUrban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile KimUrban plan combining various scattered housing forms across a reclaimed landscape by student Cecile Kim
Urban massing model for a series of infill towers on the unused land around highway interchanges by student Xingyu ZhongUrban massing model for a series of infill towers on the unused land around highway interchanges by student Xingyu ZhongUrban massing model for a series of infill towers on the unused land around highway interchanges by student Xingyu ZhongUrban massing model for a series of infill towers on the unused land around highway interchanges by student Xingyu Zhong
Concept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile KimConcept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile KimConcept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile KimConcept perspective illustrating the idea for islands and confetti of programs within the river bed by student Cecile Kim
Perspective drawing representing the potential for establishing a housing community within the river by student Cecile KimPerspective drawing representing the potential for establishing a housing community within the river by student Cecile KimPerspective drawing representing the potential for establishing a housing community within the river by student Cecile KimPerspective drawing representing the potential for establishing a housing community within the river by student Cecile Kim
Exploded isometric diagram of the layers for a topographic housing community by student Camille MedeirosExploded isometric diagram of the layers for a topographic housing community by student Camille MedeirosExploded isometric diagram of the layers for a topographic housing community by student Camille MedeirosExploded isometric diagram of the layers for a topographic housing community by student Camille Medeiros
Urban plan to foster a microclimate between paired housing bars on the northern face of Camelback by student Donglei CaoUrban plan to foster a microclimate between paired housing bars on the northern face of Camelback by student Donglei CaoUrban plan to foster a microclimate between paired housing bars on the northern face of Camelback by student Donglei CaoUrban plan to foster a microclimate between paired housing bars on the northern face of Camelback by student Donglei Cao
Perspective and diagram of a mountain housing unit utilizing the natural properties of the earth by student Brandon PowellPerspective and diagram of a mountain housing unit utilizing the natural properties of the earth by student Brandon PowellPerspective and diagram of a mountain housing unit utilizing the natural properties of the earth by student Brandon PowellPerspective and diagram of a mountain housing unit utilizing the natural properties of the earth by student Brandon Powell
Model of serpentine housing bars made up of stacked units along the contours of Camelback Mountain by student Donglei CaoModel of serpentine housing bars made up of stacked units along the contours of Camelback Mountain by student Donglei CaoModel of serpentine housing bars made up of stacked units along the contours of Camelback Mountain by student Donglei CaoModel of serpentine housing bars made up of stacked units along the contours of Camelback Mountain by student Donglei Cao
Urban model for a series of self-sustained circular housing blocks by student Huyen PhamUrban model for a series of self-sustained circular housing blocks by student Huyen PhamUrban model for a series of self-sustained circular housing blocks by student Huyen PhamUrban model for a series of self-sustained circular housing blocks by student Huyen Pham
Combination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao LiCombination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao LiCombination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao LiCombination section and isometric drawings of a study for a vertical terraced farm by student Zihao Li
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