Project 4: Portals

In this set of projects we examined portals as an architectural element and utilized it within designs guided by a culturally relevant figure. The first part of the project involved the creation of an analytique about Edward Murrow, using the same elements of layering and depth that are necessary in good design. Then we designed a portal inspired by our figures. Finally we designed a research center celebrating each of our figures. The site for the project was in College Park, MD, on Route 1.

Analytique of Edward Murrow

Portals

Orthographics of Edward Murrow Research Center

Second floor

First floor

Ground floor

 Longitudinal Section

Edward Murrow Research Center model

Model details

Project 3: Precedents

In this set of projects we documented three precedents orthographically, diagrammed the precedents, and created mash-up diagrams and models of the various precedents. 

Ballston Lake House plan and section

Drager House plan and section

Robie House plan and section

Analysis diagrams of precedents

Mash-up diagrams of analysis diagrams 

Models based upon mash-up diagrams

Project 2: Thresholds

In this three part project we looked at the threshold. First as an entity in itself, then in an applied manor through deconstructing Diebenkorn paintings, and finally in the design of a coffee kiosk.

Threshold models

Ocean Park, #109 by Diebenkorn

Deconstruction models of Diebenkorn painting

Coffee kiosk with threshold of customer-employee interaction