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Alternative Desert Cities 3
Richards Street Perspective

Alternative Desert Cities 3

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
Street perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan Richards
Street perspective showing a typical Phoenix street with new volumes beginning to connect above by student Brennan Richards

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Timeline collage from early development to the future transformation of Phoenix's warehouse district by student Brandon ShiehTimeline collage from early development to the future transformation of Phoenix's warehouse district by student Brandon ShiehTimeline collage from early development to the future transformation of Phoenix's warehouse district by student Brandon ShiehTimeline collage from early development to the future transformation of Phoenix's warehouse district by student Brandon Shieh
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
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
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
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
Plan view showing the growth of lifted city above Phoenix by student Brennan RichardsPlan view showing the growth of lifted city above Phoenix by student Brennan RichardsPlan view showing the growth of lifted city above Phoenix by student Brennan RichardsPlan view showing the growth of lifted city above Phoenix by student Brennan Richards
Concept drawing imagining the potential of a floating vertical city above the Phoenix fabric by student Brennan RichardsConcept drawing imagining the potential of a floating vertical city above the Phoenix fabric by student Brennan RichardsConcept drawing imagining the potential of a floating vertical city above the Phoenix fabric by student Brennan RichardsConcept drawing imagining the potential of a floating vertical city above the Phoenix fabric by student Brennan Richards
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
Concept image depicting past, present and future shifts in the density of a downtown neighborhood by student Melissa QuinonesConcept image depicting past, present and future shifts in the density of a downtown neighborhood by student Melissa QuinonesConcept image depicting past, present and future shifts in the density of a downtown neighborhood by student Melissa QuinonesConcept image depicting past, present and future shifts in the density of a downtown neighborhood by student Melissa Quinones
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Urban plan drawing depicting the various connective housing ribbons looping between golf holes by student Adrisda MaulsiUrban plan drawing depicting the various connective housing ribbons looping between golf holes by student Adrisda MaulsiUrban plan drawing depicting the various connective housing ribbons looping between golf holes by student Adrisda MaulsiUrban plan drawing depicting the various connective housing ribbons looping between golf holes by student Adrisda Maulsi
Exploded diagram pulling apart the various masses and circulation elements for an aquatic city by student Haodong GongExploded diagram pulling apart the various masses and circulation elements for an aquatic city by student Haodong GongExploded diagram pulling apart the various masses and circulation elements for an aquatic city by student Haodong GongExploded diagram pulling apart the various masses and circulation elements for an aquatic city by student Haodong Gong
Perspective from an individual unit looking out at the space of downtown Phoenix and another frame by student Marcia IbarraPerspective from an individual unit looking out at the space of downtown Phoenix and another frame by student Marcia IbarraPerspective from an individual unit looking out at the space of downtown Phoenix and another frame by student Marcia IbarraPerspective from an individual unit looking out at the space of downtown Phoenix and another frame by student Marcia Ibarra

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