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genova_italyThe manifesto begins with the foundation of human society, culture, oddly something quite often ignored, or frankly replaced by our societies obsession with “progress for progress’ sake”. I submit that culture and progress need not be exclusive ideals, but rather work in tandem to nourish the . . .

dense network that makes each city it’s own commodity.

that progression in urban-design will not disrupt imbedded cultures.

furthermore, urban fabric will be amplified via. precise

pedestrian paths

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INCLUDED WORK studio fallingwater site_mill run, PA

project 1_bridge and pavilionprogram_ improve fallingwater tour exit bridge for small stream pavilion for bus stopconsiderations_ client (western pennsylvania conservancy) relationship to fallingwater natural environment elderly visitorssolutions_ simple, organic design mimic movements in naturematerials_ laminated old growth redwood japanese inspired joinery

project 2_sculpture coverprogram_ protect rose McClendon sculptureconsiderations_ winter season (snow/rain) relationship to fallingwater tour attributes of statuesolutions_ simple, organic design japanese joinery techniques reference features of rose statuematerials_ old growth redwood

studio_genova site_genova, italy narrow between historic city wall & highway program_ design efficient student housing house minimum 80 students preserve historic contextconsiderations_ noise pollution from the nearby highway wall and neighboring high-rises site dimensions, natural light vs. privacysolutions_ conjunction with pedestrian path 4 layers stacked on top of one another, self-supporting (case study_ VitraHaus) linked by a central path extension of the historic city public oasis near the wall private green balconies large public roof-garden louvers for light controlmaterials_ exterior_concrete, glass and steel louvers_aluminum and genovese slate roof garden_concrete molds and foliage

studio_barcelona site barcelona, spain gràcia district inside city blockprogram_ public space for locals athletic facilities circulation between the twoconsiderations_ privacy and lifestyle of block residents existing programsolutions_ mapping of view(s) program in least visible areas implemented camouflage skin circulation in most visible areas implemented anti-camouflage skin renewed use of unused warehouses build into existing urban fabricmaterials_ existing building surfaces exterior_colored glass, steel truss system

studio_clemson site clemson_SC area under library bridgeprogram_ adjustable landscape pieces furniture, playground, public spaceconsiderations_ student circulation campus needssolutions_ multipurpose, interlockable piecesmaterials_ Treated and wrapped polyethylene theory_modulating lifestyles concepts_ user created space adaptable to real-world changes promotes individuality included work_ lifestyle inforgraphic essays on social theory theory_american non’vironment concepts_ suburbs perpetuate an unhealthy environment new vision of garden-city included work_ graphite drawings landscape sculpture portal landscape sculpture trees Howard’s “The three magnets” illustration sketches

theory_utopian design concepts_ usefulness of utopian ideas mass housing ideas included work_ infographic photo collage

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