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Alternative Desert Cities 3
Wang Urban Plan

Alternative Desert Cities 3

Urban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng WangUrban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng WangUrban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng WangUrban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng Wang
Urban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng Wang
Urban plan illustrating the modular growth of a stacked city around a linear infrastructure of Tempe by student Weicheng Wang

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Section of downtown Phoenix showing relation between a new diagrid city and the existing city by student Brennan RichardsSection of downtown Phoenix showing relation between a new diagrid city and the existing city by student Brennan RichardsSection of downtown Phoenix showing relation between a new diagrid city and the existing city by student Brennan RichardsSection of downtown Phoenix showing relation between a new diagrid city and the existing city by student Brennan Richards
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
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
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
Concept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien GutierrezConcept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien GutierrezConcept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien GutierrezConcept urban plan for linear bars of housing extending across a historic wash in Phoenix by student Julien Gutierrez
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
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
Urban concept plan diagramming a larger diagonal grid of nodes over Phoenix by student Salma Osuna LopezUrban concept plan diagramming a larger diagonal grid of nodes over Phoenix by student Salma Osuna LopezUrban concept plan diagramming a larger diagonal grid of nodes over Phoenix by student Salma Osuna LopezUrban concept plan diagramming a larger diagonal grid of nodes over Phoenix by student Salma Osuna Lopez
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
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
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
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
Section perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contoursSection perspective drawing of the proposal by student Stephen Adrian for a community carved into the mountain contours
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
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
Perspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix by student Brandon ShiehPerspective from below the funnel-shaped housing volumes in Phoenix 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
Concept elevation revealing student Michael Felix's strategy to create a series of simple bars that frame existing landscapesConcept elevation revealing student Michael Felix's strategy to create a series of simple bars that frame existing landscapesConcept elevation revealing student Michael Felix's strategy to create a series of simple bars that frame existing landscapesConcept elevation revealing student Michael Felix's strategy to create a series of simple bars that frame existing landscapes
Perspective showing the massing density of individual housing units and open spaces in student Melissa Quinones' proposalPerspective showing the massing density of individual housing units and open spaces in student Melissa Quinones' proposalPerspective showing the massing density of individual housing units and open spaces in student Melissa Quinones' proposalPerspective showing the massing density of individual housing units and open spaces in student Melissa Quinones' proposal
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

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Coney Island will remain a MUTANT appendage at the farthest shore of New York City. Coney is an agglomeration of all of its histories and should continue to simultaneously move each agenda forward. Coney will continue to evolve through mutations— this vision will accelerate its hybridity.
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.
Scaffolding is often seen as a temporary urban necessity—functional, but rarely celebrated. This project reimagines scaffolding as an architectural intervention and public art piece throughout Española Way, transforming it into a vibrant, interactive element in Miami Beach’s urban fabric.
Utilizing built form as a strategic carrier of culture in opposition of the status quo, the Hellinikon project links the disconnected suburban mountain communities to the east with the sea to the west while splitting the Hellinikon International Airport and Olympic Park into distinct zones.
The challenge of creating a pair of studio apartments that can fill a lifted 16'x16' void necessitates the creation of a quick, mobile, and opportunistic building system that can react to the found conditions of the site. Access to the site is limited and the ground must be free.
Framework: Inverted Square Pyramid (FW:ISP) reimagines the traditional pyramid by flipping it upside down, shifting its focus from the cosmos to the people. The structure’s apexes become seating points within a flexible, interactive framework that encourages public engagement and play.
Seating design is vital in fostering communal interactions in shared spaces. Rooted in the organic growth principles of the Metabolist movement and the transformational geometric language of digital Metaballs, Meta-Bench forms an experiential seating system which individuals can move and adjust.
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.

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