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2 [ bookstore & COFFEE BAR Site: Menil Neighborhood, Houston TX Function: A new bookstore and coffee bar that accommodates books on architecture, and literary events. south section

bookstore storage Prospect-refuge theory

It increases both perceived safety and the

3 bookstore storage Prospect-refuge theory states that the ability to see (prospect) but not be seen (refuge ) is basic to many biological needs. It increases both perceived safety and the aesthetic pleasure experienced in the environment. coffee bar lounge N

4 [ weather CENTER Site: Galveston, TX A weather research center that will function as a public gallery and emergency supply warehouse. West Section

Concept: Create a möbius-like circulation that begins from

through the different programmatic functions and levels of

5 FLOOR 2 FLOOR 1 tracking kitchen warehouse public

5 Concept: Create a möbius-like circulation that begins from the harbor house, to create continuous spaces and flow through the different programmatic functions and levels of the facility. research/tracking research/tracking FLOOR 1.5 FLOOR 2 FLOOR 1 tracking kitchen warehouse public viewing warehouse gallery rooftop access office lecture hall boat ramp

Miguel De Allende, Mexico while addressing the various issues

6 [ mixed-use NEIGHBORHOOD Utilizing the Dereck Dellekamp unit system, design a low-income neighborhood in the city of San Miguel De Allende, Mexico while addressing the various issues of that context Jason Do Leticia Lopez Vanessa Sotil Pedro Velasquez

7 san juan de dios market ignacio ramirez market fine arts institute parish churchh bull ring benito juarez park Problem: The historic charming qualities of this 14th century city has attracted a large number of foreigners to purchase properties, resale properties, and settle. Locals can no longer afford the raised value of their own city and have been pushed to live in poor unhealthy conditions on the outskirts. Solution: Establish affordable housing Introduce diversity, variety, opportunity, choice Infuse local qualities to the urban scale

8 housing ndad vecino plaza neighborhood barr vecindad community local projimo vicinity comunidad neighbor local vecino plaza neighborhood barrio neighbor local vecind com comercio barrio market shop bodega mart negocio mercado store fo abarrote tienda comer produce venta bod comercio market recreation recreation desca relaxation comodidad space deportes comfort outdoors actividad sports aire libre games recreation natur nature comunidad descanso comfort deportes raleza d neighbor local vecino plaza neighborhood barrio community local projimo vicinity neighbor local vecindad neighborhood barrio neighbor community neighborhood barrio community local projimo vicinity y comunidad community plaza o community local projimo vicinity com local vecindad comunidad neighbor local vecindad vecino plaza The concept proposes patching a selection of dispersed sites with nodes and paths, and weaving the neighborhood into the existing fabric of the surrounding area. The result is a series of connected sites and public spaces, each with a distinct characteristic ' 200' 500' 0 100' 200' 500' 0 100' 200' 500'

9 [ neighborhood CHAPEL This chapel combines abstract features inspired by religious symbolism, colors, and regional architecture. It combines spaces for small interior ceremonies, accommodates a large outdoor audience, and a baptismal fountain near a natural water feature.

burned buildings in the historic downtown, which consist of

12 [ square RECONSTRUCTION Site: Historic Downtown Waxahachie, TX Objective: Reconstruct a mixed-use building to replace burned buildings in the historic downtown, which consist of retail at ground level, a museum extension, and loft apartments

13 Solutions include the use of local aesthetic materials such as rusted steel and Victorian patterns seen within local homes. The image of a pre-existing building is used on a printed veil that is seen in daylight, and is transparent at night to reveal lazer-cut panels behind the screen. 2nd floor 3rd floor

[ mid-rise HOUSING The city of Buenos Aires contains a variety of

This design for a mid-rise apartment in the heart of Palermo takes

15 [ mid-rise HOUSING The city of Buenos Aires contains a variety of muralist graffiti art. This design for a mid-rise apartment in the heart of Palermo takes advantage of locality and weaves regional symbolism with contemporary street art. The Pampa pattern appears in two ways; perforated into a thin metal screen, and applied to a recessed glass plane. The screen mesh blends onto a surface with muralist pieces.

building to maintain the ground s permeability, and

17 [ research LAB Site: UofH Clear Lake, TX Function: Marine research lab with public access The proposal elevates the building to maintain the ground s permeability, and maintain the client s ability to expand their native-plants garden.

skin: perforated metal steel ribs main level: labs 1st level: parking & chases core truss foundation: footings This project investigated methodologies in schematic development and construction.

In order to accommodate an irregular membrane to enclose the space, sections of a finalized form were taken at regular intervals to create ribs that would hold manageable parts of the skin

18 skin: perforated metal steel ribs main level: labs 1st level: parking & chases core truss foundation: footings This project investigated methodologies in schematic development and construction. Classic examples in architecture as well as in engineering were precedent, such as Le Corbusier s Ronchamp, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and bridge design. In order to accommodate an irregular membrane to enclose the space, sections of a finalized form were taken at regular intervals to create ribs that would hold manageable parts of the skin material (perforated metal). The final design of this project follows the principle utilized in the Statue of Liberty, following a core structural frame with a secondary frame system to support the exterior sculpted copper skin.

19 r storage + prep wet chase labs quarter section quarter section public + admin quarter section GIS N 0 5' 10' 20' N 0 5' 10' 20' N 0 5' 10' 20' ground floor chase level: 2 main lab: 3

RESIDENTIAL + MIXED USE CONNECTING PEOPLE

RESIDENTIAL + MIXED USE CONNECTING PEOPLE 2900 On First, Seattle, WA CARDUCCI ASSOCIATES PROFILE Founded in 1976, Carducci Associates is a professional landscape architecture and planning firm based in