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Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Reception
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the reception area of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Townhouse proposal, 1990
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Date: 1990-08
Description: Hand-colored laser print.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Leon's Bar-B-Q drawing, ca. 1974-1984
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Date: 1974-1984
Description: Architectural sketch of the exterior of a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise. Date of photograph is unknown. Date listed is...
Show moreArchitectural sketch of the exterior of a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise. Date of photograph is unknown. Date listed is approximate.
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Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Leon's Bar-B-Q model, ca. 1974-1984
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Date: 1974-1984
Description: Photograph of a model for a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise. Date of photograph is unknown. Date listed is approximate.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Theater
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Date: 1985-02
Description: Sketch for a proposed renovation of the Hyde Park Theater (built in 1913, designed by Horatio Wilson) for Robert Gordon's City Facade Project ...
Show moreSketch for a proposed renovation of the Hyde Park Theater (built in 1913, designed by Horatio Wilson) for Robert Gordon's City Facade Project (1984-1985). The completed renovation restored the facade and created a new overhang for the theater.
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Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - OB.-G. Nurse
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the obstetrics and gynecology nurses' station of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Entry
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the entry area of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Exterior
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the exterior of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Core
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the nurses', appointments, and records offices of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Ped. Reception
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of the pediatrics reception area of the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Hyde Park Health Center - Corridor
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1981-03
Description: Drawing of a corridor in the Hyde Park Health Clinic designed by Robert Gordon.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Walton Carpets
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Description: Color sketch of the curved exterior of the Walton Carpets showroom. Date unknown.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Leon's Bar-B-Q: Private Lounge: Bar, Banquet, Video, Games
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1980-02
Description: Full color architectural sketch of the interior of a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Leon's Bar-B-Q: Pick Up Orders or Dine at Tables
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1980-03-10
Description: Full color architectural sketch of the interior of a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Leon's Bar-B-Q: View from 'The Street'
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip, Robert Gordon Associates
Date: 1980-02
Description: Full color architectural sketch of a location of the Leon's Bar-B-Q restaurant franchise.
Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Icosahedron Guest House on Indiana Dunes, Exterior, ca. 1970s
Creator: Gordon, Robert Philip
Date: 1970-1979
Description: Photograph of the exterior of an Indiana Dunes guest house in the form of an icosahedron, comprised of prefabricated triangular panels. Date...
Show morePhotograph of the exterior of an Indiana Dunes guest house in the form of an icosahedron, comprised of prefabricated triangular panels. Date of photograph unknown. Date range listed is approximate.
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Collection: Robert Philip Gordon papers, 1963-2010

Title: Investigating The Impact of Tall Building Ordinances (TBOs) on the Evolution of Ultra-Tall Buildings Typology: Case Studies in Chicago and Dubai
Creator: Alkoud, Amjad
Date: 2023
Description: Zoning ordinances are instruments that tangibly and intangibly shape cities; control urban morphology, demography, and visual identity; and...
Show moreZoning ordinances are instruments that tangibly and intangibly shape cities; control urban morphology, demography, and visual identity; and determine the inhabitants' life quality, well-being, and comfort. Tall building ordinances (TBOs), in turn, control the vertical growth of cities and the development of tall buildings as distinctive actors in the built environment today. With the recent proliferation of developing Ultra-tall buildings in cities around the world, ordinances should offer flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to the dynamic nature of emerging needs and technological potentials.This dissertation investigates the emergence of Ultra-tall buildings as a new typology in major metropolises and the interaction between the building ordinances and the construction of Ultra-tall. The work presented in this dissertation implements two primary research methods: cross-sectional surveys and longitudinal studies, documenting supertall buildings completed in two major cities, Chicago and Dubai. The discussions and findings are supported by structured interviews with architects and engineers actively involved in designing and constructing Ultra-tall buildings. The cross-sectional survey comprises all supertall buildings (i.e., buildings above 1000 feet in height) completed as of 2022 in Chicago, the cradle of the "modern" high-rise with 318 towers of 100-plus meters and eight supertall towers of 300-plus meters; and Dubai, the new experimental land of supertall construction with 298 towers of 100-plus meters and 28 towers of 300-plus meters height. The longitudinal case studies provide additional information and knowledge about selected examples in Chicago and Dubai, derived from personal structured interviews conducted in both cities. Several additional survey cases from China, NYC, and London were investigated for their importance and uniqueness in supporting the research discussions and findings. This research aims to bridge the gap between the building ordinance literature and Ultra-tall building design practices on the one hand. On the other hand, it sheds light on the necessity to realize Ultra-tall buildings as a distinct typology entitled to its particular set of ordinances.The research findings are intended to help architects, engineers, policymakers, and planning authorities ensure a sustainable socioeconomic future and mitigate the negative impact of Ultra-tall constructions in major cities. This goal is assumed to be achieved by developing a set of recommendations, strategies, and universal criteria to implement a more flexible and responsive approach toward emerging human needs and technologies.
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Title: Cities on the Move: Envisioning Cityscape in the Autonomous Vehicle Era
Creator: Lee, Hyo Eun
Date: 2023
Description: As cities have developed in response to a rapidly changing environment since the industrial revolution, a variety of circumstances and issues...
Show moreAs cities have developed in response to a rapidly changing environment since the industrial revolution, a variety of circumstances and issues have arisen. In cities, technological development and the rise of private automobiles have been related to urban sprawl, traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and mobility inequalities. Currently, autonomous vehicles are bringing a paradigm shift in mobility as technological innovations accompany the fourth industrial revolution. As cities undergo renewal through new mobility, recent developments in driverless technologies should be considered for their long-term impact on the built environment. The purpose of this thesis is to propose a design, along with a set of scenarios, for a transportation hub in the era of autonomous vehicles to address today's complex mobility requirements. Through bringing together existing case studies, research on autonomous vehicles, and drawing conclusions regarding the relationship between mobility and urban landscapes, this thesis explores how autonomous vehicles will affect the future built environment in a set of timelines. Considering the future transportation hub will require programs and infrastructure to support autonomous vehicles, this thesis also provides a vision of the future of transportation modes and how they interact. Finally, a transportation hub design model and an automation city model for the AV era will be proposed.
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Title: Architecture as a Communicator of Values and Identity Spaces for Public Safety and Community Benefits
Creator: Waidele Arteaga, Nicolas
Date: 2022
Description: Urban segregation, violence, and crimes are linked to drug trafficking. El Castillo Social Factory is an urban strategy that aims to recover...
Show moreUrban segregation, violence, and crimes are linked to drug trafficking. El Castillo Social Factory is an urban strategy that aims to recover the El Castillo neighborhood and prevent drug trafficking from advancing, understanding that police action is necessary but insufficient.This neighborhood is located on the southern periphery of Santiago in a commune called La Pintana and aspires to make its neighborhoods “more livable, healthy, and economically viable.” This proposal explores how investing in civic commons can make these goals a reality. First, it is essential to increase the presence of the State, strengthening existing services and adding new ones, with a focus on the care of children and young people. The second is to recover vacant lots and public spaces in poor condition or deteriorated through an “urban acupuncture” strategy based on the construction of many small or medium-sized projects. Art and sports are fundamental, allowing us to protect children and young people and offer them horizons of recreation and hope. The public buildings, institutions, land, water bodies, and infrastructure inherited from earlier generations are ready for us to see anew—as a robust network of civic assets ready to be activated for the current needs, desires, and dreams of all the people who share and shape them. El Castillo Social Factory offers a fresh look at our community anchors and the vibrant hubs our public spaces can become when we invest in collective urban life. Its vision focuses on positive transformation at the architectural scale—where personal experience and aspirations meet broad, long-range planning efforts—to spark the imagination and spur us to work together toward realizing the abundant potential of what we hold in common.
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Title: Reconditioning Dharavi: A Toolkit of Strategies for Incremental Development
Creator: Bhogle, Saylee Deepak
Date: 2022
Description: The 2003 Global Report on Human Settlements (Un-Habitat, 2003) defines a "slum" as a densely populated metropolitan area that is distinguished...
Show moreThe 2003 Global Report on Human Settlements (Un-Habitat, 2003) defines a "slum" as a densely populated metropolitan area that is distinguished by a variety of low-income settlements, subpar housing, and squalor. Dharavi, on the other hand, is far more than a "slum." In the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi is an economically prosperous and socially active informal town. Mumbai is a thriving metropolis with many different realities and patterns, even though it appears to be a slum filled with squatters. However, the region has recently become a hub for informal settlements and urban problems associated with poor hygiene in developing countries. People’s misconceptions about Dharavi stem from a failure to recognize its social capital and economic power: the area encompasses a variety of economic networks, production types, income levels, land tenure arrangements, and religious activities and festivities. Dharavi is made up of 85 separate groups with a strong feeling of belonging and high expectations for stability and improved economic position and living standards. It is also clear that these folks are capable of building and enhancing their shelter if they have the resources to do so. To develop all these qualities, Dharavi's Social Capital must be recognized and promoted as an asset to the city of Mumbai. A community such as Dharavi requires ‘urban acupuncture’; where mediation of the littlest kind will have the greatest effect. Dharavi, like any other "Informal" city, requires rigorous examination to be fully comprehended. It is a unique location where a large flood of migrants has managed to build jobs and their city. My underlying attitude to this location is a conflicting desire to save and replace it. The desire to save is linked to the aesthetic of informality as well as the intense sociality, diversity, and production of the streets and lanes - a fascinating and diversified urban ensemble. The desire to eliminate stems from hopeless states of sterilization, ventilation, light, open space, and congested areas. As a result, a reliable strategy for combining the two methodologies and locating a functioning arrangement should be developed. The government has been trying to redevelop this area for the past 50 years but hasn’t been successful in doing so. In contrast to the existing redevelopment plan, which promotes uniform top-down development, my concept anticipates techniques for progressive self-development, including "bottom-up" finance models and architectural approaches. After identifying various patterns and carefully examining behavior patterns, production systems, and existing community facilities, a toolkit of methods can be built that can be used in various places and "outboxes." The simple homogeneity of solutions for Dharavi's changing conditions has been avoided. Dharavi's current identity and "mixed-use" paradigm have been respected, with Home recognized as an instrument of production. The proposed design has been tested for various environmental factors using different tools for natural lighting and ventilation. The outdoor areas are also analyzed for thermal comfort since a lot of social activities take place in these areas. Communal areas have been designed to accommodate micro infrastructure systems while also increasing productivity. As a result, a system of self-development triggers has been created that can improve present conditions while also supporting the community's need for stability. Simultaneously, by focusing on property ownership as an economic driver, the proposed approach can provide a type of "social mobility" for Dharavi's residents.
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