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Queenstown Court
Study Process - Bum Box

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Perspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT projectPerspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT projectPerspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT projectPerspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT project
Perspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT project

BUM BOX: Pulling inspiration directly from the shape of lifeguard towers, the Bum Hut is an independent unit that creates a community upon repetition. A study in possible materiality, interpretation of found forms and community spaces.

Perspectives of the digital and physical model of the Bum Box open frame concept for the QTCT project

Forms

Models

Concepts

Infill

Urbanism

Housing

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Animation of the multiple floor plans of the QTCT housing proposal showing the porous ground and relationship of the stairsAnimation of the multiple floor plans of the QTCT housing proposal showing the porous ground and relationship of the stairsAnimation of the multiple floor plans of the QTCT housing proposal showing the porous ground and relationship of the stairsAnimation of the multiple floor plans of the QTCT housing proposal showing the porous ground and relationship of the stairs
Aerial perspective rendering showing the variety of unit types and density of the QTCT proposalAerial perspective rendering showing the variety of unit types and density of the QTCT proposalAerial perspective rendering showing the variety of unit types and density of the QTCT proposalAerial perspective rendering showing the variety of unit types and density of the QTCT proposal

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