This project is a park that utilizes social networks and interactivity to convey and make physical the internet. This is explored through... Show moreThis project is a park that utilizes social networks and interactivity to convey and make physical the internet. This is explored through three parts and varying levels of group interaction between both the users of the space and by the spaces direct influence from the internet. Show less
This project focuses on the connectivity of different forms of transit and different neighborhoods in Chicago. Starting at the scale of city... Show moreThis project focuses on the connectivity of different forms of transit and different neighborhoods in Chicago. Starting at the scale of city wide transit systems, it narrows down to a specific node and deals with the design and planning of a transit oriented development. Show less
Madison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State... Show moreMadison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State Street, a pedestrian and bike corridor that serves as the main public gathering space for the city. The new Central Public Library along this strip will provide a free, democratic space for all Madison citizens. Beyond collecting books and storing media, the Madison Library offers opportunities for gatherings and informational exchanges 24 hours a day. Show less
Holding focus on techinics and strategies of development arc, a landmark building on the south side of Chicago will be re-adapted and... Show moreHolding focus on techinics and strategies of development arc, a landmark building on the south side of Chicago will be re-adapted and transformed from a bakery to a much needed mixed use building. Sponsorship: Waldorf, Tyler Sponsorship: Denison, Dirk Show less
Within the slums of India small and unventilated dwellings serve as multipurpose spaces where a families live as well as manufactures pottery... Show moreWithin the slums of India small and unventilated dwellings serve as multipurpose spaces where a families live as well as manufactures pottery products. In terms of production mechanisms, potter’s depend on conventional kilns which are shared between families. They use cotton dust, rags /wastes and diesel & oil soaked cotton as firing fuel which is serious cause of population & health hazards. Show less
Demolishing a concrete building that is structurally sound is ecologically wasteful and irresponsible. With the many advantages concrete... Show moreDemolishing a concrete building that is structurally sound is ecologically wasteful and irresponsible. With the many advantages concrete offers and rising energy costs, there needs to be a way that existing and structurally sound, concrete buildings can be reused. This explored method for concrete reuse depends heavily on technological advances in the foreseeable future that allow for the process to be accomplished efficiently and for the material to be preserved for a longer period of time. Show less
Madison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State... Show moreMadison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State Street, a pedestrian and bike corridor that serves as the main public gathering space for the city. The new Central Public Library along this strip will provide a free, democratic space for all Madison citizens. Beyond collecting books and storing media, the Madison Library offers opportunities for gatherings and informational exchanges 24 hours a day. Show less
The project will seek to create an environment for that fosters living, community, and learning for graduate students at Illinois Institute of... Show moreThe project will seek to create an environment for that fosters living, community, and learning for graduate students at Illinois Institute of Technology. Show less
Manhattan’s expansion is limited by its context; for decades its growth has been upward and inward. It fills the remaining gaps and leftover... Show moreManhattan’s expansion is limited by its context; for decades its growth has been upward and inward. It fills the remaining gaps and leftover spaces in its own fabric. As time presses on, this layered context grows in density, accumulating a thickness around the alley, the fire escape, and the rooftop. By resisting the city’s tendency to stifle, one can gather these moments of Manhattan’s past, and channel the interplay of space and narrative. Show less
C-ward is the neighborhood (in Mumbai) that was designed and developed around 1940 and thereafter there has been no or very little improvement... Show moreC-ward is the neighborhood (in Mumbai) that was designed and developed around 1940 and thereafter there has been no or very little improvement in infrastructure, which has led to narrow street, unsafe pedestrian and limited open space. C-ward in one of the most prime real-estate location considering it right next to financial district , close to major train station and close to Shoreline. ROMF (Remaking of Mumbai Federation) has taken the initiative to develop the C-ward and the project site part of ROMF development area. City centers have always been source of density because of scarcity of land. The sensible and effective use of such land would be to build vertical (high-rise) and also to have the possibility of expansion for the future development. A mixed use high rise development diversifies the use of space within a single building structure. Combination of living, entertainment, shopping and lodging in single urban structure, helps to utilize the full potential of an urban site. Sponsorship: Durbrow, John Show less
Holding focus on techinics and strategies of development arc, a landmark building on the south side of Chicago will be re-adapted and... Show moreHolding focus on techinics and strategies of development arc, a landmark building on the south side of Chicago will be re-adapted and transformed from a bakery to a much needed mixed use building. Sponsorship: Waldorf, Tyler Sponsorship: Denison, Dirk Show less
Madison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State... Show moreMadison, WI is dominated by two main forces; the state government and the University of Wisconsin. These two institutions are linked by State Street, a pedestrian and bike corridor that serves as the main public gathering space for the city. The new Central Public Library along this strip will provide a free, democratic space for all Madison citizens. Beyond collecting books and storing media, the Madison Library offers opportunities for gatherings and informational exchanges 24 hours a day. Show less
This project focuses on the connectivity of different forms of transit and different neighborhoods in Chicago. Starting at the scale of city... Show moreThis project focuses on the connectivity of different forms of transit and different neighborhoods in Chicago. Starting at the scale of city wide transit systems, it narrows down to a specific node and deals with the design and planning of a transit oriented development. Show less
The purpose of this overlay is to provide the proper mechanics which allows a new type of home ownership while addressing current urban... Show moreThe purpose of this overlay is to provide the proper mechanics which allows a new type of home ownership while addressing current urban vacancy. The overlay attempts to be democratic. It establishes basic rules based on the existing block requirements, while also providing flexibility within. Residents voluntarily participate in the system, benefiting from the whole. Social interactions, block orientated activities, and housing arrangements expand and contract over time. Sponsorship: Goodman, David Show less
20 Households participated in the process of creating this Cohousing proposal. Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents... Show more20 Households participated in the process of creating this Cohousing proposal. Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. The interactions with the participants included conversations and questionnaires aimed at bringing forth desired qualities of a residence and a larger community. The design proposal of this project attempts to reflect the individualities and shared qualities of its future cohabitants. Show less
The project will seek to create an environment for that fosters living, community, and learning for graduate students at Illinois Institute of... Show moreThe project will seek to create an environment for that fosters living, community, and learning for graduate students at Illinois Institute of Technology. Show less
C-ward is the neighborhood (in Mumbai) that was designed and developed around 1940 and thereafter there has been no or very little improvement... Show moreC-ward is the neighborhood (in Mumbai) that was designed and developed around 1940 and thereafter there has been no or very little improvement in infrastructure, which has led to narrow street, unsafe pedestrian and limited open space. C-ward in one of the most prime real-estate location considering it right next to financial district , close to major train station and close to Shoreline. ROMF (Remaking of Mumbai Federation) has taken the initiative to develop the C-ward and the project site part of ROMF development area. City centers have always been source of density because of scarcity of land. The sensible and effective use of such land would be to build vertical (high-rise) and also to have the possibility of expansion for the future development. A mixed use high rise development diversifies the use of space within a single building structure. Combination of living, entertainment, shopping and lodging in single urban structure, helps to utilize the full potential of an urban site. Sponsorship: Durbrow, John Show less